Press Releases

Medical innovations backed by £18 million fund

Government funding for the next generation of medical advances has been announced today by Minister for Life Sciences, George Freeman.

Foreign Secretary begins Far East tour in Japan

Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond arrived in Japan today on the first stop of a Far East tour to boost the UK’s relationship with the region.

FCO Minister condemns murder of blogger

Foreign & Commonwealth Office Minister, Hugo Swire, expresses his shock at the murder of a blogger in Bangladesh

FCO Minister statement on UN Security Council Syria vote

Minister for the Middle East welcomes today’s UN Security Council vote to investigate responsibility of chemical weapons use in Syria

Koi herpesvirus disease outbreak confirmed in Gwent

Koi herpesvirus (KHV) disease has been confirmed in carp (Cyprinus carpio) at The Woodstock and Morgans Fishery, Gwent, Wales

Public consultation to open on flood risk Black Sluice catchment

A six-week public consultation on how to best manage future flood risk in the Black Sluice catchment begins on August 17

Reports of non-native salmon in North East waters

Anglers are being asked to report any sightings or catches of Pink Salmon.

Monitor to investigate community care services in Cornwall

Monitor has launched its first investigation involving an independent provider.

Foundation trust to take action over finances following investigation by regulator

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust will take action to improve its finances, following an investigation by Monitor.

Foreign Secretary discusses counter-terrorism with Turkish FM

Foreign Secretary spoke to Turkish Foreign Minister Cavusoğlu about cooperation on fight against terrorism, including ISIL.

Thousands of Teach First teachers could join NCS movement

David Cameron will announce a new partnership between National Citizen Service (NCS) and Teach First to create thousands of new NCS mentors.