Press Releases

Foreign Secretary condemns Russia’s recognition of Crimea as a 'sovereign state'

The Kremlin has this evening announced that President Putin has signed a decree recognising Crimea as a sovereign state.

Adoption of EU sanctions against individuals in Russia and Crimea

The Foreign Secretary welcomes EU sanctions against Russian and Crimean individuals following illegitimate referendum.

FCO Minister welcomes report on human rights in Burma

Hugo Swire welcomes UN Special Rapporteur’s report on human rights in Burma; progress made, but serious challenges remain.

Press briefing: afternoon 17 March 2014

The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on Ukraine and the Prime Minister’s diet.

Trade minister brings UK business delegation to the Gulf

Lord Livingston has begun a 3 day visit to the UAE and Qatar to help cement the position of the UK as a long term trade and investment partner.

Press briefing: morning 17 March 2014

The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on Ukraine, the EU, HS2, 40 pence tax rate and the NHS.

Suffragan Bishop of Lewes: Richard Charles Jackson

The Queen has approved the nomination of the Reverend Richard Charles Jackson to the Suffragan See of Lewes.

Farmers pilot new digital mapping service for RPA

Following successful small-scale initial trials, the Rural Payments Agency (RPA) is now rolling out to 1,000 farmers and agents the chance to test a new online service which enables customers to view their land details on a digital map.

Bridge work on M6 junction 2 near Coventry

The Highways Agency is to replace bridge joints on the M6 near junction 2 near Coventry from Monday 31 March for two weeks.

Improvement work at the A14/M11 Girton Interchange - update

Road users are advised that there will be overnight closures on the A14 and M11 at the Girton Interchange (junction 31) from tonight (Monday 17 March) while work to strengthen the embankments and reconstruct drainage systems is taking place.