Press Releases

Business Secretary chairs taskforce to support small businesses and workers affected by Carillion insolvency

The taskforce will monitor and advise on mitigating the impacts of Carillion’s liquidation.

Business Secretary welcomes action by banks to support small businesses affected by Carillion

Business Secretary welcomes action by banks to support small businesses affected by Carillion following his meeting with them yesterday (17 January 2018).

Bayeux Tapestry returns to the UK after more than 900 years

The Bayeux Tapestry will return to the UK for the first time since it was created here more than 900 years ago, Prime Minister Theresa May announced today.

Minister for Europe's statement on human rights in Russia following the arrest of Oyub Titiev

Minister Sir Alan Duncan calls on the Chechen authorities to ensure the safety and the right to a fair trial of human rights activist Oyub Titiev.

UK and France commit to new defence cooperation

The Prime Minister and French President have agreed a range of measures to strengthen defence cooperation between the UK and France at a summit at Sandhurst

Dstl Investigates the earth's upper atmosphere

In a world first, a new experiment to study the effects of space weather on global communications is being launched by the UK and US governments.

Secretary of State Karen Bradley announces new phase of talks

At a press conference at Stormont House alongside the Irish Foreign Affairs Minister, Simon Coveney TD, Secretary of State Bradley today made the following statement:

Calls for views on transforming court estate

A public consultation on proposals to shape future decisions on the court and tribunal estate was launched today, as part of the transformation of our justice system.

FCO Minister for Asia and the Pacific Mark Field to attend UN Security Council meetings

Foreign Office Minister Mark Field begins a 2-day visit to New York, where he will represent the UK at the United Nations Security Council.

New members of Advisory Committee on Business Appointments announced

The Cabinet Office has announced today the appointment of new members of the Advisory Committee on Business Appointments, with effect from 1 February 2018.

Strengthened planning rules to protect music venues and their neighbours

Housing developers building new homes near music venues should be responsible for addressing noise issues.

Government sets out minimum wage rights for seafarers in UK water

All seafarers working in UK waters must be paid at least minimum wage rates, the government warns in new guidance.