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13 February 2017

Speech: "Not intent simply with killing innocents, terrorists seek to destabilise, demoralise, and disrupt our way of life."
seen at 23:30, 13 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Thank you, Mr President

I am most grateful for the analysis shared by our briefers this morning. And I join others in paying tribute to you, Mr Minister, for your leadership in bringing this important...

Press release: Foreign Secretary to visit The Gambia and Ghana
seen at 22:30, 13 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The Foreign Secretary will visit The Gambia and Ghana this week on 14-15 February 2017. This is the first recorded visit to The Gambia by a Foreign Secretary. He will meet President Barrow of The Gambia and...

Press release: Loughborough and Leicester Enterprise Zone will rev up the Midlands Engine
seen at 20:30, 13 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The Midlands Engine is going interstellar thanks to plans for a new Enterprise Zone to support the UK’s space science industry, Local Government Minister Marcus Jones has confirmed.

The new Science and...

News story: Controls for Avian Influenza introduced around site in Suffolk
seen at 20:30, 13 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The UK’s Deputy Chief Veterinary Officer has today (13 February) announced an initial 10km Temporary Control Zone around a poultry premises near Redgrave, in the district of mid-Suffolk, following investigation...

News story: £170 million plan to dual vital Somerset road
seen at 20:30, 13 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The key route between Sparkford and Ilchester is being upgraded to relieve the over-congested road and create 30 miles of dual carriageway between Mere and South Petherton.

The £170 million ...

Press release: Radio released from shackles
seen at 20:30, 13 February in News and communications (Our copy).

New plans will mean local radio will no longer have to seek Ofcom’s permission over content

Launch of consultation coincides with World Radio Day

Commercial radio stations...

Press release: Planned roadworks in Bristol, Gloucestershire, Somerset, BANES, Wiltshire, West Dorset and Devon: weekly summary for Monday 13 February to Sunday 19 February 2017
seen at 20:30, 13 February 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 Central Southern England: weekly summary for Monday 13 February to Sunday 19 February 2017
seen at 20:30, 13 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of 10 February but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. All our...

Press release: Brokenshire in Dublin for key sector meetings
seen at 20:30, 13 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Later today, the Secretary of State, Rt Hon James Brokenshire MP, will travel to Dublin for meetings with key political, business, energy sector and tourism figures to discuss the challenges facing Northern Ireland...

Press release: Planned roadworks in the North East: summary for Monday 13 to Sunday 19 February 2017
seen at 20:30, 13 February 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 10 February but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances...

Press release: Planned roadworks in the East of England: weekly summary for Monday 13 to Sunday 19 February 2017
seen at 20:30, 13 February 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 Devon and Cornwall: weekly summary for Monday 13 February to Sunday 19 February 2017
seen at 20:30, 13 February 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: Public exhibitions on A46 Coventry junction upgrade
seen at 20:30, 13 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The A46 is a strategic link between the East and West Midlands, connecting Coventry and Warwickshire to the motorway network. The scheme is part of the government’s £15.2bn road investment strategy, ...

Press release: Planned roadworks in and around the M25: weekly summary for Monday 13 February to Sunday 19 February 2017
seen at 20:30, 13 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of 10 February 2017 but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. ...

Press release: Planned roadworks in the North West: summary for Monday 13 to Sunday 19 February 2017
seen at 20:30, 13 February 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 10 February and could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances...

News story: Avian influenza (bird flu) in winter 2016 to 2017
seen at 18:30, 13 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to include details of a 10km Temporary Control Zone around a premises in Suffolk following investigation into a suspected case of Avian Influenza where laboratory analysis has identified the ...

Speech: A speech on criminal justice reform by the Secretary of State for Justice
seen at 18:30, 13 February in News and communications (Our copy).

It’s great to be here at the CSJ – an organisation at the forefront of social reform. Pleased that they are opening a new Criminal Justice Unit.

Today I would like to set out my views on sentencing and...

Press release: Leicester and Loughborough Enterprise Zone will rev up the Midlands Engine
seen at 16:30, 13 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The Midlands Engine is going interstellar thanks to plans for a new Enterprise Zone to support the UK’s space science industry, Local Government Minister Marcus Jones has confirmed.

The new Science and...

News story: QROPS Online Service closing in April 2017
seen at 16:30, 13 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Managers and administrators of pension schemes must report information to HM Revenue and Customs about overseas pension schemes, including transfers to and payments from QROPS.

From 6 April 2017, you’...

Press release: Restoring fifty hectares of rare and threatened habitats in Doncaster to benefit all
seen at 16:30, 13 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Almost 50 hectares of nationally-important habitat is being restored in Doncaster as part of an Environment Agency-led project benefiting communities and wildlife.

The work across seven woodland areas...

Press release: More than 50 Welsh companies expected at major UK Government export summit
seen at 16:30, 13 February in News and communications (Our copy).

More than 50 Welsh companies are expected at a major export summit set up by the UK Government to help exporters sell more across the globe.

The event, being hosted on 6 March at Cardiff City Hall by...

News story: UK Role in Fusion following EU Exit
seen at 16:30, 13 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The UK government’s intention to leave Euratom alongside leaving the EU was announced just over two weeks ago in the White Paper entitled “The United Kingdom’s exit from, and new partnership with, the European...

Press release: British Minister for Africa to visit Democratic Republic of Congo
seen at 16:30, 13 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Speaking before the visit Mr Ellwood said:

‘I am delighted to be able to visit the Democratic Republic of Congo again. During my visit I hope to have the chance to better understand the current security...

Press release: Putting a stop to town hall boycotts
seen at 14:30, 13 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Communities Secretary Sajid Javid today (13 February 2017) unveiled further steps which seek to prevent councils from boycotting companies and countries if it is against the government’s position.

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News story: UK Defence companies step up globally at Aero India 2017
seen at 14:30, 13 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Mrs Baldwin, the Minister for Defence Procurement, joins 20 UK companies at the aerospace exhibition held at Air Force Station Yelahanka. Showcasing some of the most innovative technology in the defence...

News story: Primary Authority consultation to help all UK businesses grow
seen at 14:30, 13 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Changes are to be made to Primary Authority (PA), the gateway to better regulation through single points of contact in local authorities for assured regulatory advice.

From 1 October, 2017, when the Enterprise...

Speech: “The spirit of 21st century Britain is not to oppose change, but to drive it”, says Chief Secretary, David Gauke
seen at 14:30, 13 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The topic I want to focus on is a broad one, and one that governments and societies across the world ignore at their peril.

And that’s how we prepare for the future.

Now there are clearly a lot...

Press release: New budgeting support for Universal Credit claimants
seen at 14:30, 13 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Money Advice Service’s Online Money Manager is an interactive tool that offers personalised advice, on making the most of your money while you’re on Universal Credit. It offers help and advice on a range of money...

News story: DExEU Minister visits Welsh companies to discuss Brexit
seen at 14:30, 13 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The Minister visited AMSS in Bridgend, which produces ground support equipment for the aerospace sector, and Boom Cymru, a production company based in the Glowork facility in Cardiff Bay.

He heard from...

Press release: Registration open for online apprenticeship service
seen at 14:30, 13 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The Department for Education and the Skills Funding Agency (SFA) are from today (13 February 2017) encouraging large employers to sign up and register for the apprenticeship service, in readiness for the launch...

News story: Berlin Embassy reception for Edinburgh International Film Festival
seen at 11:30, 13 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The British Embassy Berlin this week [10 February 2017] hosted this year’s Berlinale reception to celebrate the 70th anniversary year of the Edinburgh International Film Festival (EIFF).

Scottish Secretary...

News story: GC collaborates in research about dangers in food supplements
seen at 11:30, 13 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Hidden ingredients in food supplements

Food supplements of herbal origin are now commonly used by many people as part of their personal healthcare regimens and there has been a tremendous growth in the supplies...

News story: Biotechnology innovation: apply for business funding
seen at 11:30, 13 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Innovate UK has up to &pound;2 million to invest in business projects as part of the European ERA-NET cofund on biotechnologies.

The funding will support UK businesses in joint projects with organisations...

Speech: Minister Harriett Baldwin's address to the Make In India Conference
seen at 11:30, 13 February in News and communications (Our copy).

It’s an absolute honour to be back here in India speaking at the Make in India Conference.

And it’s great to be in Bengaluru –the aviation capital of India. I was excited to learn that almost two thirds...

News story: The Armed Forces Covenant working on the ground through Eastern England VAPC
seen at 11:30, 13 February in News and communications (Our copy).

If you have served in our armed forces, your regional Veterans Advisory and Pensions Committees are ready to help.

These committees are independent non-departmental bodies of the Ministry of Defence...

Press release: Putting a stop to town hall boycotts
seen at 11:30, 13 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Communities Secretary Sajid Javid today (13 February 2017) unveiled further steps which seek to prevent councils from boycotting companies and countries if it is against the government’s position.

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Press release: Report 02/2017: Collision at Plymouth station
seen at 10:30, 13 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Summary

At 15:34 hrs on Sunday 3 April 2016, the 13:39 hrs passenger train service from Penzance to Exeter collided with an empty train which was already waiting in platform 6 at Plymouth station. The collision...

Press release: Baroness Anelay’s visit to East Africa
seen at 09:30, 13 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Baroness Anelay, the Prime Minister’s Special Representative for Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict (PSVI), will travel this week to Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda and Burundi, where she will see first-hand the support...

News story: MOT fails could be avoided by basic car maintenance
seen at 02:30, 13 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Nearly 50% of all faults found on MOTs could be avoided by carrying out regular, simple checks and maintenance, like replacing bulbs, wipers and tyres.

Between April 2015 and March 2016, nearly 1 in 5...

Press release: UK embraces healthcare collaboration with south China
seen at 02:30, 13 February in News and communications (Our copy).

UK Minister for Asia and the Pacific, Mr Alok Sharma, is leading a delegation of UK healthcare and life science business leaders to south China to explore opportunities to increase trade and collaboration between...