Press Releases

Canada-UK Joint Declaration Refreshed

Foreign Secretary & Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister take part in second annual meeting to review & refresh the Canada-UK Joint Declaration.

Press briefing: afternoon 12 February

The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on flooding and Scotland.

Foreign Office Minister meets South Sudanese Foreign Minister

Minister for Africa urges rapid progress on political talks in South Sudan, investigation into human rights abuses and outlines UK support.

Supplementary Estimates and New Estimates 2013 to 2014 published

The new Estimates and Supplementary Estimates, presented to the House of Commons, seek parliamentary authority for voted expenditure by government Departments for 2013 to 2014.

New measures to help communities hit by flooding

David Cameron has announced a comprehensive package of new measures to help hard-working homes, businesses and farmers hit by the floods.

Personal Independence Payment statistics

The first official statistics for claims of Personal Independence Payment – show 37% of standard claims have been successful.

Trade Minister visits Dublin to promote UK-Ireland business relationship

Lord Livingston travels to Dublin today (12 February 2014) on one of his first overseas visits as Trade and Investment Minister.

Change of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Korea

Mr Charles Hay MVO has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Republic of Korea.