Press Releases

Elected women from around the world tackle gender equality

Women parliamentarians will sit in the House of Commons for an historic event to push for progress on women’s equality.

Minister for Europe opens the fifth Wardrop Strategic Dialogue in Georgia

Minister for Europe Sir Alan Duncan will visit Tbilisi to open the fifth Strategic Dialogue with Georgia.

Tax rules for second-homes to be reviewed by ministers

A business rates ‘loophole’ which could be costing English councils millions in lost Council Tax is to be reviewed by ministers with a consultation.

PM call with President Ghani: 7 November 2018

Readout of Prime Minister Theresa May's call with President Ashraf Ghani of Afghanistan.

Women in Defence awards showcase Dstl scientists

Scientists from the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) have been honoured for their outstanding contribution in Defence at a glitzy award ceremony held at the Imperial War Museum, London.

FCO Minister to visit Singapore, Hong Kong and Vietnam

FCO Minister of State for Asia and the Pacific, the Rt Hon Mark Field MP, arrives in Singapore on the first stop of a visit that includes Hong Kong and Vietnam.

Communities Secretary sets out vision for high streets as vibrant community hubs

Communities Secretary will set out vision for invigorating high streets and tackling social problems.

Better journeys ahead with groundbreaking contract awards

We've launched a new era for road building with groundbreaking multi-billion pound contracts encouraging better planned roadworks and more reliable journeys.

Government increases funding for rape and sexual abuse victims

Funding increased by 10% to £24 million over 3 years.