Press Releases

UK pledges £115m as PM calls on EU to provide more aid for Syrian conflict

The UK will step up with nearly £115 million in additional emergency funding in response to the migration crisis, Prime Minister David Cameron announced today.

Winners of £2 million autonomy and big data funding announced

Second round of Defence Growth Partnership Innovation Challenge winners revealed.

Prime Minister to see first hand how UK aid is helping most vulnerable Syrian refugees

David Cameron visits Lebanon and outlines details of the extra £100 million package to help Syrian refugees.

UK support offered to UN refugee agency

UK stands ready to provide resources and expertise to speed up help for most vulnerable Syrian refugees

Syria Donors Conference 2016: Joint Announcement

Joint announcement from the United Kingdom, Germany, Norway, Kuwait and the United Nations on the Syria Donors Conference 2016

Jobcentre Plus support rolled out to schools

Ground-breaking government scheme to provide expert employment support to young people launched by Iain Duncan Smith and Priti Patel.

Nicky Morgan unveils plans to transform children's social work

Secretary of State for Education discusses plans for a new social work body to improve standards in the profession.

Education Secretary unveils plans to change adoption law

Important and urgent changes in legislation will mean courts and councils always pursue adoption when it’s in a child’s interest.

Environment Agency clamping down on illegal waste carriers

Waste vehicles have come under the spotlight across Essex, South London and Hertfordshire in a multi-agency stop-and-check operation.

First national evaluation of NHS Health Check programme published

The study, published in the British Medical Journal Open, presents some positive findings and also recognises opportunities for improvement.

Foreign Secretary statement on terrorist attacks in Jakarta

Philip Hammond condemns terrorist attacks in Indonesia

Millions stand to gain from the new State Pension

The new State Pension being introduced in April 2016 will make millions of people better off.

Churches Conservation Trust appointment: Lucy French

The Queen has approved that Lady Lucy French may be re-appointed as a Member of the Churches Conservation Trust.

Foreign Secretary in Greece and Turkey for high-level talks

The Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond will visit Athens on 14th January before travelling to Turkey.

Joint targeted area inspections to be launched this year

New inspections to assess how agencies work together in an area to identify, support and protect vulnerable children and young people.

Foreign Office Minister for Asia visits Sri Lanka

The Minister for Asia, Hugo Swire, will visit Colombo, Jaffna and Galle in his third official visit to Sri Lanka.

Let’s make 2016 the year of outstanding Welsh export success

Stephen Crabb and Lord Maude set exports challenge for businesses in Wales

An inspection of general aviation and general maritime, February to July 2015

The Chief Inspector has released his report of Border Force’s management of immigration and customs controls of non-scheduled aircraft and maritime traffic.