Press Releases

Minister for Africa visits Tanzania

Minister for Africa hails strength of UK-Tanzania relationship during two day visit.

Foreign Secretary visits Pakistan

Visit by Foreign Secretary, Philip Hammond, to Islamabad and Lahore shows depth of relationship between the UK and Pakistan

Matt Hancock opens Civil Service Fast Track apprenticeships scheme

200,000 apprenticeships will be created in the public sector by 2020, of which over 30,000 will be in the Civil Service.

London hosts fifth UK-Vietnam Strategic Dialogue

Minister for Asia, Hugo Swire, welcomed Vietnam’s Vice Foreign Minister Son to the UK for high level talks.

UKHO appoints architects to design its new office building

The UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) moved a step closer to its new office building today with the award of two contracts.

Foreign Secretary marks International Women’s Day

Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond celebrates the progress made around the world on women’s rights

Boost for aspiring homeowners as planning permissions hit 8-year high

New figures show number of planning permissions for homes rose 6% on a year earlier.

Government digital board leads the way with a 50/50 gender split

The government’s new digital advisory group includes some of the biggest female names in technology.

CMA signals route for greater rail competition

The CMA has outlined how greater competition could benefit rail passengers on Great Britain’s major intercity routes.

£3 million flood defences boost protection in North East

A multi-million pound scheme to reduce the risk of flooding to 350 homes and 32 businesses in Teesside is complete.

International Women's Day message from the Secretary of State for Wales

"Let's take action to ensure women’s equality is gained and maintained in all aspects of life."

Change of British High Commissioner to India: Dominic Asquith

The Honourable Sir Dominic Asquith KCMG has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Republic of India.