Press Releases

Foreign Secretary disappointed at Ukraine decision to put signature of EU-Ukraine Association Agreement on hold

UK remains committed to strengthening the EU-Ukraine relationship.

FCO Minister of State for India hosts diaspora at the FCO

Hugo Swire and Virendra Sharma host British Indian diaspora reception to recognise contribution to the UK-India partnership.

FCO Minister comments on the recent elections in Nepal

FCO Minister Hugo Swire expresses support for Nepal’s Constituent Assembly elections and an inclusive constitutional settlement in Nepal.

Typhoon Haiyan: Greening hails range of business contributions to relief effort

British companies support the UK’s response to Typhoon Haiyan by donating their time, cash and equipment towards the humanitarian effort.

Humshaugh village shop wins Prime Minister’s Big Society Award

A Northumberland community group which saved their village shop has won a Big Society Award, Prime Minister David Cameron has announced.

Rogue PPI claim companies targeted by fines and toughened regulations

Claims firms which use information gathered by unsolicited calls and texts or who provide poor quality services will face large fines under law changes announced by the Government today.

Launch of 'Together in Service' to support multi-faith volunteering

Eric Pickles launches a new £200,000 grant programme that will celebrate the practical contribution faith communities make to society.

Villiers responds to Londonderry bus attack

The Secretary of State condemns act of extreme recklessness and intimidation.

Chris Gibson appointed director of UK’s national Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT)

Chris Gibson became director of the UK's national Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-UK) on 11 November 2013.

Major milestone for HS2 as first piece of legislation receives go-ahead

The High Speed Rail Preparation (paving) Act has received Royal Assent.

Primary Authority to be extended to fire safety

Businesses and fire and rescue services will benefit from clearer and more consistent enforcement of fire safety regulations.

National drive to boost disability employment: first ever Disability Confident roadshow tours Britain

Conferences are taking place across the country showcasing the talents of the 6.9 million disabled people of working-age in Great Britain.

New network to protect valuable marine life

27 new Marine Conservation Zones have been created to help better protect our rich marine life. These will join over 500 marine protected areas that already exist in the UK.

New homes build Britain's recovery

The latest statistics reveal that the last 3 months have seen the fastest rate of housebuilding since 2008.

PHE supporting National HIV Testing Week

Goal: to reach over 20,000 people living with undiagnosed HIV in UK.

Drugs leave hundreds of Brits behind bars overseas

FCO and Prisoners Abroad unite to warn of consequences of drugs abroad.

Change of High Commissioner to Mozambique

Ms Joanna Kuenssberg has been appointed British High Commissioner to Mozambique.