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27 January 2017

Speech: PM press conference with US President Donald Trump: 27 January 2017
seen at 23:30, 27 January in News and communications (Our copy).
President Trump

Thank you very much. I am honoured to have Prime Minister Theresa May here for our first official visit from a foreign leader. This is our first visit, so, great honour. The special relationship...

News story: UK and Jordan standing shoulder to shoulder in fight against Daesh
seen at 23:30, 27 January in News and communications (Our copy).

During a visit to London, where the King also met with the Foreign Secretary, Sir Michael discussed the UK’s deep and longstanding support to Jordan, an important regional ally.

As a country on the front...

News story: Avian flu confirmed at a farm in Wyre, Lancashire
seen at 22:30, 27 January in News and communications (Our copy).

The UK’s Deputy Chief Veterinary Officer has confirmed H5N8 avian flu in a flock of pheasants at a farm in Wyre, Lancashire. A 3 km Protection Zone and a 10 km Surveillance Zone are in place around the infected...

News story: Foreign Secretary condemns terrorist attack in Somalia
seen at 22:30, 27 January in News and communications (Our copy).

The Foreign Secretary said:

I strongly condemn the recent Al Shabaab attacks in Somalia, against the Dayah hotel as well as a Kenyan Defence Force facility at Kulbiyow in Southern Somalia. I offer ...

News story: Avian influenza (bird flu) in winter 2016 to 2017
seen at 21:30, 27 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: New case of bird flu confirmed at a farm in Wyre, Lancashire

Avian influenza (bird flu) is a disease of birds. The H5N8 strain of the disease has been found in wild and farmed birds in the UK. ...

Speech: Liam Fox speech to the Toronto Board of Trade
seen at 20:30, 27 January in News and communications (Our copy).

It is a pleasure to be returning to Canada, and to visit your country for the first time in my new capacity as the Secretary of State for International Trade.

I am delighted to be the first UK Cabinet...

News story: UK Holocaust memorial design competition: tell us what you think
seen at 18:30, 27 January in News and communications (Our copy).

The UK’s National Holocaust Memorial and learning centre will stand in the shadow of Parliament, at the heart of our democracy, in Victoria Tower Gardens. This striking new structure will honour victims and survivors...

News story: Royal Air Force playing major role in world's premier air combat exercise
seen at 18:30, 27 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Based at Nellis Air Force Base, Exercise Red Flag pits ‘Blue’ coalition forces against hostile ‘Red Force’ aggressors, mirroring real-life threats in air-to-air, air-to-ground, space and cyber warfare.

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News story: Appointments to the Marine Management Organisation board
seen at 18:30, 27 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Tony Delahunty and Terence Jagger have been appointed to the Board of the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) by Environment Secretary Andrea Leadsom.

Additionally, Board Member Nigel Reader...

News story: The UK continues to be Scotland’s largest market for trade.
seen at 18:30, 27 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Scottish exports to the rest of the UK in 2015 (excluding oil and gas) are estimated at &pound;49.8 billion, an increase of &pound;2.1 billion (4.4%) over the year. This is good news not only for...

Lorry firm owner and mechanic jailed for manslaughter following deaths of four people in Bath
seen at 16:30, 27 January in Crown Prosecution Service Press Releases (Our copy).
Two men who failed to properly maintain a lorry which killed four people, including a young girl, have been jailed for a total of 13 years 9 months today (Fri 27 Jan).
Press release: Universities opt in to the Teaching Excellence Framework
seen at 16:30, 27 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Figures released today (Friday 27 January) have revealed that the vast majority of English universities have opted in to be assessed by the Department for Education’s Teaching Excellence Framework

Press release: Clay company pays heavy price for toxic discharge
seen at 16:30, 27 January in News and communications (Our copy).

The case was brought by the Environment Agency.

The offence occurred in July 2013 after staff at Rocks Dryers, a site operated by Imerys near Bugle, St Austell, flushed a hazardous substance called ‘Jayfloc...

Press release: Planned roadworks in the East of England: weekly summary for Monday 30 January to Sunday 5 February 2017
seen at 16:30, 27 January in News and communications (Our copy).

The following information summarises the work being carried out this coming week. It is correct as of the above date but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. All our...

Press release: Planned roadworks in Yorkshire and the Humber: summary for Monday 30 January to Sunday 5 February 2017
seen at 16:30, 27 January in News and communications (Our copy).

The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of Friday 27 January and could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. ...

Press release: MJ Curle Ltd ordered to pay £32,920 for environmental waste offences
seen at 16:30, 27 January in News and communications (Our copy).

On Thursday 26 January 2017, Stuart Curle, director of MJ Curle Ltd, Sunnymead Farm, Shifnal, Telford, pleaded guilty at Telford Magistrates’ Court to operating a regulated facility that was not authorised by...

News story: Appointments to the Marine Management Organisation board
seen at 16:30, 27 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Tony Delahunty and Terence Jagger have been appointed to the Board of the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) by Environment Secretary Andrea Leadsom.

Additionally, Board Member Nigel Reader has been...

Press release: Court gives waste offender time to clean up site
seen at 16:30, 27 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Colin Barnes had previously failed to clear the site ahead of the court hearing on Wednesday 25 January after his environmental permit was revoked.

Barnes, who traded as CT Barnes Autos, was taken to...

Press release: New report offers guidance to support disabled students
seen at 16:30, 27 January in News and communications (Our copy).

The Department for Education has today (27 January 2017) published a new report which provides best practice guidance to help universities, colleges and independent higher education providers support their...

Speech: Prime Minister's speech to the Republican Party conference 2017
seen at 14:30, 27 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Prime Minister’s speech to the Republican Party conference

Thank you very much for that fantastic welcome.

Majority Leader McConnell, Mr Speaker, distinguished members of the Senate and...

Press release: Institute for Apprenticeships board members announced
seen at 14:30, 27 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Full details of how the Institute for Apprenticeships will operate have today (27 January 2017) been set out in an operational plan for consultation alongside the names of 8 members of the board appointed...

Government response: Citizen Go's campaign about Marie Stopes International (MSI)
seen at 14:30, 27 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Ministers agree that Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspections and reports have raised considerable concern about compliance by Marie Stopes International (MSI) clinics with requirements set by the Department...

News story: Accelerator face-to-face meetings
seen at 14:30, 27 January in News and communications (Our copy).

The Accelerator is holding a series of 30-minute face-to-face meetings across the UK to give you the opportunity to discuss your innovative research idea in private.

Register for a slot in Glasgow...

Press release: Government minister teaches Yorkshire children the law
seen at 14:30, 27 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: updated offence of 'breaking and entering' to 'burglary'.

Yorkshire schoolchildren will be taught about the law and their basic civil and criminal rights by Solicitor General Robert Buckland QC...

News story: One Public Estate expands to help councils deliver 44,000 jobs and 25,000 homes
seen at 14:30, 27 January in News and communications (Our copy).

One Public Estate expands to help almost three quarters of councils to deliver 44,000 jobs and 25,000 homes through property.

The Cabinet Office and Local Government Association have today announced that...

Press release: UK’s rarest freshwater fish caught on film for the first time
seen at 14:30, 27 January in News and communications (Our copy).

The film was shot on a remote controlled yellow submarine while assessing how much sediment is building up on the bottom of Derwentwater in Cumbria. Watch it here

Vendace (coregonus albula) is ...

News story: Armed Forces Minister confirms increase in support to Afghanistan
seen at 14:30, 27 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Speaking on his first visit to Afghanistan the Minister reaffirmed the UK’s enduring commitment to the country.

Britain stepped up its support to Afghanistan this year, increasing by 50 the number of ...

News story: What a knockout!
seen at 14:30, 27 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Barry-born Lee, aged 29, takes to the ring at the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas in the early hours of Sunday morning to face Argentinean Jonathan Victor Barros.

The Secretary of State for Wales has previously...

Press release: Universities opt in to the Teaching Excellence Framework
seen at 14:30, 27 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Figures released today (Friday 27 January) have revealed that the vast majority of English universities have opted in to be assessed by the Department for Education’s Teaching Excellence Framework

Press release: Planned roadworks in Bristol, Gloucestershire, Somerset, BANES, Wiltshire, West Dorset and Devon: weekly summary for Monday 30 January to Sunday 5 February 2017
seen at 14:30, 27 January in News and communications (Our copy).

The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of the above date but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. All...

Press release: Planned roadworks in and around the M25: weekly summary for Monday 30 January to Sunday 5 February 2017
seen at 14:30, 27 January in News and communications (Our copy).

The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of 27 January 2017 but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. All...

Press release: £938,000 drainage and resurfacing project for A66 Brough bypass
seen at 14:30, 27 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Highways England project manager Peter Gee said:

This is a sizeable routine repairs project which will ensure that drivers can continue to enjoy safe, smooth and reliable journeys along the A66 past...

Press release: Planned roadworks in Central Southern England: weekly summary for Monday 30 January to Sunday 5 February 2017
seen at 14:30, 27 January in News and communications (Our copy).

The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of 27 January but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. All our...

News story: Royal Air Force playing major role in world's premier air combat exercise
seen at 14:30, 27 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Based at Nellis Air Force Base, Exercise Red Flag pits ‘Blue’ coalition forces against hostile ‘Red Force’ aggressors, mirroring real-life threats in air-to-air, air-to-ground, space and cyber warfare.

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Press release: Planned roadworks in Kent and Sussex: weekly summary for Monday 30 January to Sunday 5 February 2017.
seen at 14:30, 27 January in News and communications (Our copy).

The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of 26 January but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. All our...

Press release: Planned roadworks in East Midlands: weekly summary for Monday 30 January to Sunday 5 February 2017
seen at 14:30, 27 January in News and communications (Our copy).

The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of 27 January but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. All our...

Press release: Planned roadworks in West Midlands: weekly summary for Monday 30 January to Sunday 5 February 2017
seen at 14:30, 27 January in News and communications (Our copy).

The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of 27 January 2017 but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. All...

News story: The first English EMFF FLAG launch events get underway
seen at 11:30, 27 January in News and communications (Our copy).

The MMO is delighted to support the launch events of two of our European Maritime Fisheries Fund (EMFF) Fisheries Local Action Groups (FLAGs) over the next few days.

The launch events mark the next stage...

Press release: Defence industry called to tackle enduring challenges
seen at 10:30, 27 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Minister for Defence Procurement Harriett Baldwin launched the Innovation Initiative’s &pound;6m Accelerator Enduring Challenge today, seeking to fast-track the innovative ideas which will keep the UK and...

Speech: Prime Minister's speech to the Republican Party conference 2017
seen at 10:30, 27 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Thank you very much for that fantastic welcome.

Majority Leader McConnell, Mr Speaker, distinguished members of the Senate and Representatives of the House.

I would like to thank Congress and ...

Press release: Institute for Apprenticeships board members announced
seen at 10:30, 27 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Full details of how the Institute for Apprenticeships will operate have today (27 January 2017) been set out in an operational plan for consultation alongside the names of 8 members of the board appointed...

News story: 2016 corporate and personal insolvency statistics
seen at 10:30, 27 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Commenting on the statistics, Insolvency Service chief executive Sarah Albon said:

The underlying trend for company insolvencies was static in 2016. The overall increase for the full year is...

Speech: Ambassador Quarrey's speech for International Holocaust Remembrance day
seen at 10:30, 27 January in News and communications (Our copy).

David Quarrey, British Ambassador to Israel said:

I am very proud to be here at the Massuah Institute for the Study of the Holocaust on International Holocaust Remembrance Day. I would like to thank...

Press release: Interim Manager appointed: Support the Heroes
seen at 10:30, 27 January in News and communications (Our copy).

The Charity Commission, the independent regulator of charities in England and Wales, has opened a statutory inquiry into Support the Heroes (registered charity number 1155853) and appointed an interim ...

News story: Foreign Secretary statement on Holocaust Memorial Day
seen at 09:30, 27 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Boris Johnson, the Foreign Secretary, said

Today we mark Holocaust Memorial Day, the date to mark the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz concentration camp. This year’s theme, ‘how can life...