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- Foreign & Commonwealth Office · 8 Apr 2014
Change of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Bosnia and Herzegovina
Mr Edward Ferguson has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to Bosnia and Herzegovina.
- Foreign & Commonwealth Office · 8 Apr 2014
Foreign Secretary meets Israeli Minister for International Relations
Foreign Secretary discusses Middle East Peace Process and Iran nuclear negotiations with Israeli Minister for International Relations.
- Foreign & Commonwealth Office · 8 Apr 2014
UK and Bahrain working together to promote Islamic Finance
UK-Bahrain Islamic Finance Summit forges partnership to uncover new trade and investment opportunities in both countries.
- Department for International Development · 8 Apr 2014
JPMorgan Chase, DFID and CDC announce $20 million combined investment in Novastar Ventures
JPMorgan Chase and DFID will invest in promising businesses in East Africa to kick start growth across the region.
- Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street · 8 Apr 2014
Press briefing: afternoon 8 April 2014
The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on Maria Miller.
- Foreign & Commonwealth Office · 8 Apr 2014
Foreign Secretary concerned about situation in eastern Ukraine
The Foreign Secretary William Hague has expressed grave concern about Crimea and recent events in the east of Ukraine.
- Department for Business, Innovation & Skills · 8 Apr 2014
Government sets up world leading adult literacy and numeracy research centre
Skills and Enterprise Minister Matthew Hancock today (8 April 2014) announced the creation of a world leading research centre.
- Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street · 8 Apr 2014
Press briefing: morning 8 April 2014
The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on Maria Miller, Scotland, the Irish President, the Queen's speech and MPs holidays.
- Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (2018 to 2021) · 8 Apr 2014
Stock transfer deal could mean £30 million in social home investment
Gloucester social housing residents could benefit from £30 million investment to improve their homes.
- Department for Work and Pensions · 8 Apr 2014
New measures to protect the integrity of the benefits system
The government has announced new rules to deter claimants from committing benefit fraud, and ensure stolen money is returned.
- Foreign & Commonwealth Office · 8 Apr 2014
FCO Minister responds to rejected appeal of activists in Egypt
Hugh Robertson expresses concern that the appeal of the Egyptian activists Ahmed Maher, Ahmed Douma and Mohammed Adel has been rejected.
- Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (2018 to 2021) · 8 Apr 2014
Empty homes reach 10-year low
The numbers of empty properties in England have fallen to a 10-year low, new figures show.
- Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street · 8 Apr 2014
Lord-Lieutenant of Northamptonshire: David Laing
David Laing is appointed as Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Northamptonshire.
- Department for Work and Pensions · 8 Apr 2014
Universal Credit starts in Wales
New jobseekers in Shotton can claim Universal Credit from 7 April 2014 as the new benefit rolls out.
- Ofsted · 8 Apr 2014
More must be done for looked after children living far from home
Local authorities must do more to make sure the needs of looked after children living far away from home can be met.
- Ofsted · 8 Apr 2014
Ofsted reports to Thurrock Council following focused inspections
Following inspections of 7 schools in Thurrock in February 2014, Ofsted has written to Thurrock Local Authority about the findings.
Government press releases last updated 22 August 2026. Source: GOV.UK.