Press Releases

FCO Minister calls on Iran to improve human rights

Foreign Office Minister Hugh Robertson welcomes adoption of UN resolution on human rights situation in Iran.

Minister for the Middle East and North Africa visits Tripoli

Foreign Office Minister Hugh Robertson meets injured protesters and emphasises UK support for Libyan security, justice and defence

FCO Minister welcomes UN Resolution on Human Rights in Burma

FCO Minister Hugo Swire notes UN resolution and expresses concerns about human rights in Burma

Foreign Secretary concerned at release of convicted war criminals in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Foreign Secretary calls for urgent consultations following release of 10 convicted war criminals in Bosnia-Herzegovina on 19 November

Antonov-124 doubles the capacity of Cebu airport

The Antonov-124 was chartered by the Department for International Development (DFID) to help double the capacity of the airport.

Engineering at the heart of multi-million college investment

Colleges are set to invest millions in building modern facilities after 2 further rounds of government capital investment unlocked £488 million.

Local authorities are failing in their duties to children who are missing education

Too many children are not getting the education they are entitled to, according to an Ofsted report.

Press briefing: afternoon 20 November 2013

The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on the Co-op, A&E funding, childcare and women bishops.

Revised guidance to protect the health, safety and welfare of workers

The Health and Safety Executive has published new help for employers on how to protect the health, safety and welfare of their workers.

UK plans major boost to tax collection in developing countries

Britiain provides developing countries with advice to increase tax revenues following G8 commitments.

Norway, UK and USA come together to pledge approximately $280 million to sustain the world’s forests

International partners announce fresh action to protect forests and reduce green house gas (GHG) emissions at COP 19 in Warsaw.

Barbara Spicer announced as interim Chief Executive of Skills Funding Agency

Skills Minister Matthew Hancock announces the appointment of Barbara Spicer as the interim Chief Executive of the Skills Funding Agency.

Press briefing: morning 18 November 2013

The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on tax, online pornography, union intimidation and benefit fraud.

UK urges the world to prepare for action on climate change and puts brakes on coal fired power plants

All nations at this week’s international climate change talks, must leave Warsaw with a clear political understanding that a new global climate deal will be agreed in 2015.

Secretary of State for Wales responds to UK City of Culture 2017 announcement

Hull beats Swansea Bay in the race to the City of Culture title

10,000 new entrepreneurs supported by Start Up Loans

The 10,000th loan from the government’s successful Start Up Loans scheme has been awarded to a budding entrepreneur from Cornwall.

HS2 Growth Taskforce comes to Yorkshire to secure maximum boost for region's economy

HS2 Growth Taskforce roadshow visits Yorkshire.

Press briefing: morning 20 November 2013

The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on army reservists, a Good Friday amnesty, Gibraltar and the Co-op.

Richard Hacon appointed as IPEC Judge and Copyright Tribunal Chair

Richard Hacon will take up posts from 3 December 2013 and has been welcomed by Intellectual Property Minister, Lord Younger.