Press Releases

FCO statement on recent political protests in Bangkok

Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire comments on the demonstrations that have taken place in Thailand over the last couple of days.

New inquiry to look into Gurkha welfare

The All Party Group on Gurkha Welfare is to hold a committee of inquiry into the outstanding grievances of the Gurkha community in the UK.

HMS Illustrious takes over from HMS Daring in the Philippines

HMS Illustrious has arrived in the Philippines to deliver humanitarian aid provided by the Department for International Development.

Overseas Territories Joint Ministerial Council

FCO Minister Mark Simmonds welcomes leaders of the Overseas Territories to London for summit meeting on action to support jobs and growth.

Press briefing: afternoon 19 November 2013

The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on Gibraltar, Nick Boles and the Defence Reform Bill.

Press briefing: afternoon 18 November 2013

The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on the EU, the economy, a review of union tactics, Scotland and Sri Lanka.

Press briefing: morning 21 November 2013

The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on the Co-op and green levies.

Everton in the Community score Prime Minister’s Big Society Award

Everton Football Club’s official charity, Everton in the Community, has won a Big Society Award.

New Child Maintenance Service opens to all new applicants

The new Child Maintenance Service for separated parents to support their children has opened to all new applicants.

UK welcomes UN announcement on Geneva II Syria talks

The Foreign Secretary welcomes UN announcement of date for talks on Syrian political process to be attended by the National Coalition.

Two weeks left to apply for Regional Growth Funding

Government and industry are urging businesses to apply for a share of £300 million from the Regional Growth Fund before the deadline.

Secretary of State condemns attack on Belfast City Centre

Speaking earlier this morning following the discovery of a device in Belfast City Centre, the Rt Hon Theresa Villiers MP commented:

Troubled Families programme on track at half way stage

New figures show that the government’s ambition to turn around the lives of 120,000 troubled families is on track at its half way stage.

Sale of mortgage style student loan book completed

The government has announced the sale of outstanding student loans owed by around a quarter of a million borrowers for £160 million.

Universal Credit expands to Rugby and Inverness

New jobseekers in Inverness and Rugby will be able to make a claim for Universal Credit today as the new benefit rolls out.

Wales Office Minister hears from key stakeholders on protecting older people

Baroness Randerson hosts roundtable in Cardiff alongside Age Cymru

Major step forward for HS2 as hybrid Bill published

The hybrid Bill gives government the powers to construct and operate a high speed railway between London and Birmingham.