Press Releases

UK condemns unlawful and provocative Spanish incursion

Acting Permanent Under Secretary summons Spanish Ambassador to raise concerns regarding incursion into British Gibraltar Territorial Waters.

Arrival of C-130 aircraft to get aid to cut-off areas

RAF C-130 aircraft lands at Cebu airport in the Philippines where it will carry aid to the hardest to reach areas.

UK/Africa High Level Prosperity Partnership

HMG promotes Angola, Cote d’Ivoire, Ghana, Mozambique and Tanzania to UK business in mutual prosperity drive.

FCO to summon Spanish Ambassador

Foreign Office to summon Spanish Ambassador following serious incursion into British Gibraltar Territorial Waters.

Foreign Secretary announces £300,000 to The Trust Fund for Victims

The Foreign Secretary announced today that the UK will contribute a further £300,000 to The Trust Fund for Victims.

New funding for colleges to improve broadband infrastructure

Matthew Hancock announces programme to drive through improvements to broadband infrastructure and provision for further education colleges.

Maths free school competition winners congratulated

The first 2 specialist maths free schools ran a competition for gifted mathematicians and the Education Secretary gave out the prizes.

New era for patients and NHS as Government accepts recommendations of Mid Staffordshire inquiry

The Government has published its response to the Francis inquiry report.

Foreign Secretary condemns Beirut terrorist attack

The Foreign Secretary William Hague sends condolences to the families of killed and injured.

British Indian Ocean Territory feasibility study

HMG commits to transparent, inclusive and fair British Indian Ocean Territory feasibility study.

Greater confidence for people living and working in the private rented sector

Conditions that need to be met by a company or organisation setting up a redress scheme made available.

Skills minister issues challenge to young entrepreneurs

Skills minister launches challenge for young entrepreneurs of the future.

The Lord High Commissioner to the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland 2014

Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex, is appointed as Her Majesty’s Lord High Commissioner to the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland.

New victims’ funding for restorative justice

At least £29million is being made available to Police and Crime Commissioners and charities to help deliver Restorative Justice for victims over the coming three years, Justice Minister Damian Green has announced.

Secretary of State on 4 day visit to US east coast

Theresa Villiers is meeting key individuals in the US to strengthen UK-US relationships and maintain support for the NI Executive and political parties

Employee ownership flourishes in UK

Investors will find it easier to identify and invest in UK businesses which have adopted employee ownership thanks to new FTSE Index

Local authorities failing children who are missing education

Too many children are either missing out on full-time education or not getting the part-time education they are entitled to.