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Statement by Ambassador Tim Morris, UK Envoy to South Sudan peace talks
UK Envoy Tim Morris welcomed progress between parties to the conflict in South Sudan, on behalf of Troika Envoys from Norway, the UK and US.
Foreign Secretary welcomes signing of ceasefire agreement
Foreign Secretary William Hague welcomes agreement to cessation of hostilities between South Sudanese Government and opposition fighters.
HMA Westmacott's statement on the execution of Edgar Tamayo
Ambassador Westmacott comments on the execution of Edgar Tamayo.
FCO Minister condemns violence in Rakhine State
Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire has underlined the UK's concerns about recent violence in Rakhine State, Burma.
Consumers and businesses 1 step closer to new Bill of Rights
Consumers will be closer to having enhanced easy to understand consumer rights following the introduction of the new Consumer Rights Bill.
Freundel Jerome Stuart approved as Privy Counsellor
The Queen has been pleased to approve that the Honourable Freundel Jerome Stuart QC MP be sworn of Her Majesty’s most Honourable Privy Council.
Visa fees online payment as from 27 January
Payment for visa applications will only be made online from 27 January 2014
Sir Winfried Bischoff appointed as Financial Reporting Council Chair
Sir Winfried Bischoff has been appointed as the new Chair of the Financial Reporting Council (FRC).
250,000 fewer pupils in underperforming secondary schools
Number of pupils taught in underperforming secondary schools falls by almost 250,000 in 4 years.
Successful free school proposals announced
Six new university technical colleges and 5 new studio schools also approved.
Consultation launched to transform land registration
Proposals to help Land Registry deliver more efficient and modern services were put forward for consultation today (23 January 2014).
Dragons' Den entrepreneurs boost UK's innovation
Intellectual Property Minister Lord Younger has called on aspiring inventors to make sure they know their intellectual property rights.
Rarer cancers with unknown primary tumours diagnosed too late
More being done to improve earlier diagnosis shows research by PHE’s National Cancer Intelligence Network (NCIN).
Investors in People licence for south of England announced
Grant Thornton UK LLP will act as the licensed Investors In People (IIP) centre for south of England.
Ofsted launches consultation on childminder agency inspections
Ofsted seeks views on how childminder agencies should be inspected.
Press briefing: morning 23 January
The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on Davos, Iran, Syria, the UK economy and immigration.
Government press releases last updated 28 August 2026. Source: GOV.UK.