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- Foreign & Commonwealth Office · 12 Dec 2013
UK welcomes enhanced trade preferences for Pakistan
Baroness Warsi delighted today’s vote confirmed the entry into force of Generalised System of Preferences Plus for Pakistan.
- Foreign & Commonwealth Office · 12 Dec 2013
Baroness Warsi meets Bangladesh political leaders in Dhaka
UK Senior Foreign Office Minister Baroness Warsi made her second visit this year to Bangladesh.
- Department for Work and Pensions · 12 Dec 2013
New chief executive announced for Remploy
Beth Carruthers has been appointed as the new chief executive of Remploy.
- Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (2018 to 2021) · 12 Dec 2013
Town hall red tape slashed by a third
Further scope to cut burdens on local councils says Eric Pickles.
- Foreign & Commonwealth Office · 12 Dec 2013
Foreign Office Crisis Response IT system
Our new Crisis IT system is operational. Crisis Hub is designed to make it easier for Brits affected by a crisis overseas to ask for help.
- Foreign & Commonwealth Office · 12 Dec 2013
Minister Swire regrets further executions in Japan
Following news of two executions in Japan, FCO Minister Hugo Swire has called for an end to the practice worldwide.
- Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport · 12 Dec 2013
New BBC Trust Member appointed
Nicholas Prettejohn appointed by Culture Secretary
- Department for Work and Pensions · 12 Dec 2013
Penning welcomes findings of Litchfield review of Work Capability Assessment
The government welcomes the fourth review of the Work Capability Assessment that says good progress and notable improvements have been made.
- Department for Transport · 12 Dec 2013
New green fuels in the spotlight
Views sought on low-carbon fuels for transport
- Department for Transport · 12 Dec 2013
Green light for Kenilworth Station
A new station in Kenilworth has been given full final approval and paves the way for new local services.
- Department for Education · 12 Dec 2013
Primary school pupils on free school meals close gap on their peers
New figures show the poorest primary school children are closing the gap on their wealthier peers.
- Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (2018 to 2021) · 12 Dec 2013
Eric Pickles champions open government with new wave of town hall transparency
Local Government Secretary Eric Pickles strengthens the public’s ability to hold local councils to account.
- Ministry of Justice · 12 Dec 2013
Capita to deliver interim tagging contracts
Justice Secretary Chris Grayling has announced that Capita will take over delivery of electronic monitoring on an interim basis by April 2014, bringing the next generation of tagging a step closer.
- Cabinet Office · 12 Dec 2013
Protecting and promoting the UK in a digital world: 2 years on
The government has published its progress report 2 years after the publication of the National Cyber Security Strategy.
- Department for Education · 12 Dec 2013
BT, Mossbourne Academy and the Harris Federation named among sponsors of new academies
The government has announced the sponsors of new academies being built as part of the Targeted Basic Need Programme.
- Department for Transport · 12 Dec 2013
Government rules out option for Lower Thames crossing
Lower Thames crossing, A2 Swanscombe Peninsula with A1089, option dropped by government.
- Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street · 12 Dec 2013
Suffragan Bishop of Dudley: Graham Barham Usher
The Queen has approved the nomination of the Reverend Canon Graham Barham Usher to the Suffragan See of Dudley.
- Cabinet Office · 12 Dec 2013
Civilian Gallantry List: 2013
The names of the individuals who have received The George Medal, The Queen's Gallantry Medal and The Queen's Commendation for Bravery.
- Public Health England · 12 Dec 2013
National HPV vaccination coverage remains high and evidence shows programme effective in protecting women’s health
PHE findings show the national HPV vaccination programme is reducing type 16 and 18 HPV infections in young women in England.
- Foreign & Commonwealth Office · 12 Dec 2013
New FCO figures show parental child abduction cases on the rise
Almost two children a day are abducted to a foreign country by parents
Government press releases last updated 30 August 2026. Source: GOV.UK.