Press Releases

Foreign Secretary meets Greek Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister

William Hague hosted the Greek Foreign Minister today and welcomed Greece’s 2014 EU Presidency priorities of economic growth and jobs.

FCO Minister welcomes new ICC rules on attendance in person

Foreign Office Minister Mark Simmonds welcomes the new rules on procedures for trials at the International Criminal Court.

Boost for development in Somaliland

A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the Government of Somaliland and its Somaliland Development Fund development partners

Flu vaccination uptake strong, but much more to do

Many older people, pregnant women, people in at-risk groups, and 2 and 3 year old children, have been vaccinated this flu season.

Councils amassing secret stockpiles of taxpayer money says Local Government Secretary

Latest figures confirm councils have now amassed £19 billion in reserves.

Hundreds of communities taking up chance to have a say over their neighbourhood

Communities urged to make full use of their rights and join over 800 groups now working on neighbourhood plans.

Vince Cable comments on Funding for Lending changes

Vince Cable comments on changes to the Funding for Lending scheme announced by the Bank of England today (28 November 2013)

Help to Buy fires brick bonanza

Enough bricks will be made in 2013 to go 9 times round the earth or build 28 St Pancras stations.

UK welcomes conclusions of UN General Assembly’s Third Committee

FCO Minister Baroness Warsi is encouraged by progress on human rights at UN General Assembly’s 3rd Committee.

FCO Minister concerned by deteriorating economic situation in Gaza

A year on from the Gaza conflict, Minister for Middle East calls for full implementation of ceasefire agreement.

Independent review of standardised packaging for tobacco

Sir Cyril Chantler has been asked to undertake an independent review of public health evidence for standardised tobacco packaging.

UK boosts commitment to tackling HIV and AIDS

UK provides additional £5 million a year as part of its commitment to 'Getting to Zero' and achieving the UN’s vision of zero new HIV infections.

Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency named

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) will replace the DSA and VOSA.

Many organisations set to bid for rehabilitation work

Thirty-five potential bidders want to go head-to-head next year to win a share of coveted rehabilitation contracts across England and Wales, Justice Secretary Chris Grayling announced today.

New creative sector taskforce to boost trade by £500 million

A drive to help the UK’s creative companies win high value contracts overseas will be launched by the government today (28 November 2013).

International investment secured to build 6,600 homes in the UK

Vince Cable welcomes new £700 million inward investment deal, which will be delivered through UK company Sigma Capital Group.

Enterprise zones drive forward UK industry with foreign investment

Enterprise zones are pushing the UK ahead of global competitors after attracting even more overseas investment.