Press Releases

Foreign Secretary says EU will impose sanctions on Ukraine

Leaving the Foreign Affairs Council, Foreign Secretary William Hague spoke about the sanctions which the EU is imposing on Ukraine.

Baroness Warsi concludes visit to Oman and Saudi Arabia

FCO Minister Baroness Warsi promoted Islamic Finance and religious tolerance during her visit to Oman and Saudi Arabia this week.

European agreement set to boost UK’s creative industries

Online music services and the UK’s thriving creative sector will be able to trade more easily across Europe from today (20 February 2014).

Foreign Secretary condemns indefensible violence and deaths in Ukraine

On arrival at the Foreign Affairs Council, Foreign Secretary William Hague called on Ukrainian government to prevent further violence.

Foreign Office Minister welcomes Korean family reunions

First reunions of North & South Korean families in four years began today. A positive step bringing together those separated by conflict.

Benefit sanctions figures published

JSA payments to claimants who haven’t stuck to the rules have been suspended 818,000 times since we introduced new rules in October 2012.

FCO Minister summons Ukrainian Ambassador to UK

Ukrainian Ambassador summoned to the FCO over shocking violence in Ukraine.

Whitehall releasing its grip on unused public land

Enough brownfield land released to build 68,000 homes and support 135,000 jobs.

Housebuilding at highest for 6 years

New housing figures confirm Britain is building again.

“Wales is open for business”

Wales Office Ministers back Wales Tourism Week

Independent music companies to receive export help

Music Export Growth Scheme opens for second round.

Weekend testing on the M6 near Birmingham ahead of smart motorway opening

The Highways Agency is to carry out tests on a section of smart motorway in Birmingham which is scheduled to become operational by the beginning of March.

Vegetation and tree clearance at Lindisfarne roundabout

The Highways Agency will be clearing trees and carrying out vegetation work on the A19/A194 Lindisfarne roundabout in Jarrow, South Tyneside next week.

Maintenance along the A27, Lancing

Overnight maintenance work will begin tonight (Thursday 20 February) on the A27 near Lancing, resulting in an improved road surface and better lighting for drivers.

Overnight survey work on Abbotts Ann Bridge, Andover, Hampshire

Survey work will be carried out on Abbotts Ann Bridge, which carries traffic to and from the A343 and A303 near Andover, Hampshire, overnight for two nights next week.

Online applications open today (20/2) for Single Payment Scheme 2014

English farmers are being urged to put their businesses in a good position for upcoming EU support payments changes by making their Single Payment Scheme (SPS) applications online this year.

Smoother and safer journeys on the A21, Kent

Overnight work to resurface and improve road markings on the A21 near Tunbridge Wells in Kent will begin on Monday (24 February).