Press Releases

Russian Ambassador called to Foreign Office to discuss Syria

Minister of State Sir Alan Duncan met Russian Ambassador to the UK, Alexander Yakovenko, to stress UK concern at the current situation in Syria.

Appointments to the Board and Export Guarantees Advisory Council

UK Export Finance announces the appointments of Shalini Khemka to the Board, and John Morrison and Roseline Wanjiru to the Export Guarantees Advisory Council.

Foreign Secretary orders plastic to be binned from Britain’s diplomatic network

Boris Johnson has ordered a ban on avoidable single-use plastics from the Foreign & Commonwealth Office's UK operations by the end of 2018.

Research reveals levels of inappropriate prescriptions in England

At least 20% of all antibiotics prescribed in primary care in England are inappropriate according to research published by Public Health England (PHE).

Visit of Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia to usher in new era in bilateral relations

The Prime Minister will welcome the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, HRH Mohammed bin Salman, to the United Kingdom from 7 March.

Minister for Middle East's statement on planned Israeli settlement

Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt issued a statement on plans to retroactively ‘legalise’ a settlement in the West Bank – Netiv Ha’avot.

PM call with Taoiseach Varadkar: 27 February 2018

Prime Minister Theresa May spoke on the phone with Taoiseach Leo Varadkar of Ireland.

Government launches call for evidence for Civil Society Strategy

Civil Society Minister Tracey Crouch urges public to take part to help build a fairer society

Planting the seeds for a flood resilient future

The Environment Agency has been working with Northumbrian Water to make a North East school better prepared for flooding.

Once-in-a-generation opportunity to shape future farming policy

Reducing direct payments could free up £150 million for the environment and other public goods.