Press Releases

Foreign Secretary welcomes adoption of new UN Security Council resolution on Yemen peace process

Jeremy Hunt has welcomed the UN Security Council's unequivocal backing of Resolution 2451.

Fair funding for farmers across all parts of the UK

Independent panel will look at how funding supports the needs of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland

Foreign Secretary statement on Canada and Huawei

The Foreign Secretary, Jeremy Hunt has issued a statement on the legal proceedings with respect to Ms. Meng Wanzhou, the Chief Financial Officer of Huawei.

Parole Board Christmas Opening Times 2018-19

The Parole Board will have staff in the office throughout the Christmas period, apart from on 25 and 26 December 2018 and 1 January 2019.

2018 - a year of change and challenge for the Parole Board: Chief Executive's blog

Martin Jones, CEO, talks about the challenges the Parole Board has faced and the changes made in 2018, as well as the recruitment campaign for new members opening in 2019

New strategy sets ambitions for a cyber security workforce fit for the future

Talented youngsters interested in cyber security will be given the opportunity to shine.

New study looks to get better value from public sector intellectual property and know-how

As part of work to get better value from its assets, the Government is working to fully utilise and generate greater value from its intellectual property and know-how such as waterproof smartphone coating and rapid Ebola testing.

26,000 share their views in Thames Crossing consultation

The number of responses is a record for a consultation of its type.

Signs help to identify flood risk car parks

Motorists across the North East can now get information on car parks at risk of flooding in a new project from the Environment Agency and local authorities.

A Christmas reminder of support available in child abduction cases

Support from the Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) is available for people affected by international parental child abduction.

M6 speed increase in time for Christmas getaway

Drivers travelling through the M6 roadworks in Cheshire will be able to get home quicker from today as the speed limit has been increased in time for Christmas.

Statement on Court of Appeal judgment: Durand Academy Trust -v- Ofsted

Judgment has been handed down in Ofsted’s appeal case against Durand Academy Trust. The Court of Appeal has agreed with Ofsted.

Grants available for SMEs looking to export

Applications are now open for UK businesses to apply for grants of up to £2,500 to attend international trade shows.