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FCO Minister condemns firing of rockets into Israel
FCO Minister condemns firing of rockets into Israel and highlights need for all parties to respect ceasefire agreement.
UK and Bulgaria reaffirm commitment to strong bilateral relations
The Foreign Secretary William Hague met Bulgarian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Kristian Vigenin, on Thursday 16 January in London.
Prospects of EU membership for a newly independent Scotland
Transcript of Minister for Europe David Lidington comments to media on the prospects of EU membership for a newly independent Scotland.
Government submits National Minimum Wage evidence to Low Pay Commission
Vince Cable submits the government’s final analysis on employment and the economy for the independent Low Pay Commission.
New initiative unpicks complicated data for disability groups
Small disability groups could boost their chances of getting funding and improve their services thanks to new government help.
Minister welcomes start of the first trial at the Special Tribunal for Lebanon
Minister for the Middle East Hugh Robertson supports work of Lebanon’s Special Tribunal.
Unscrupulous employers facing tougher health and safety penalties
Tougher penalties are being handed out to employers who breach serious health and safety laws following a change in approach to prosecutions.
Court of Appeal finds 25 year murder sentence unduly lenient
Minimum term of Glenn Nelson increased to 30 years for murder of Krishnamaya Mabo
Could you help save lives in a disaster zone?
Inventors can now get funding to develop ideas that could help save lives in a humanitarian crisis, thanks to a new fund backed by the UK Government.
Government strengthens fight against £3.5bn benefit fraud and error
Latest figures show fraud and error in the benefit system stands at 2.1% of overall welfare expenditure.
Advice on trade union facility time in schools published
Government sets out new expectations about paid time off for trade union duties in schools.
FCO Minister condemns further terrorist violence in Iraq
Foreign Office Minister Hugh Robertson, condemns further terrorist violence in Iraq.
Blackpool school improvement arrangements found 'ineffective'
The inspection was carried out because of concerns about low outcomes for young people in the borough.
Change of High Commissioner to Ghana
Mr Jon Benjamin has been appointed British High Commissioner to Ghana.
Government press releases last updated 28 August 2026. Source: GOV.UK.