Press Releases

Young Brits putting family finances at risk overseas

FCO and ABTA issue warning to young British travellers about the importance of travel insurance.

Work starts tonight improving M42 junction 6 in Birmingham

Drivers are advised work starts tonight to improve the key junction linking the M42 to destinations such as Birmingham Airport and the NEC.

Minister for Africa condemns Mpeketoni attack in Kenya

Mark Simmonds condemns attacks in Kenya, and offers his condolences to those affected.

Foreign Office concerned about increasing pressure on Russian NGOs

Foreign Office Minister for Europe David Lidington has expressed concern about increasing pressure on NGOs in Russia.

First annual refresh of the civil service capabilities plan

The updated plan emphasises priority areas where we need to build capability in the civil service.

Government outlines how technology can benefit further education

Matthew Hancock has announced government plans to boost technology in order to improve further education.

Foreign Secretary congratulates re-elected President of Colombia

Foreign Secretary William Hague congratulates His Excellency Juan Manuel Santos Calderón on winning the Colombian Presidential elections.

Two appointments for the Judicial Appointments Commission

Judge Phillip Sycamore and Judge Usha Karu appointed as Commissioners of the Judicial Appointments Commission.

People urged to #gofishing in Yorkshire as new river fishing season begins

New fishing season begins on Monday 16 June.

New chair announced for Veterans Review

Stephen Phillips QC MP has been appointed as the new lead for the review of veterans in the criminal justice system.

Sussex flag of historic county flies at heart of government

The flag representing the historic county of Sussex flies above the department's offices to coincide with Sussex Day.

Spot fines for foreign hauliers who drive tired

Proposals announced to issue penalties to hauliers who fail to pay the HGV levy or drive for longer than the law allows.

Mental health behaviour guidance to be issued to schools

New guidance helps teachers to identify bad behaviour from poor mental health.

Land Registry to widen its powers and take on Local Land Charge searches

Land Registry is to become the sole registering authority for Local Land Charges (LLC) in England and Wales

£4 million boost for UK management skills

Businesses across the UK are being offered co-investment to help develop new ways of boosting management skills in their sector.