Travel Advisories
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No changes to travel corridor list
no countries removed or added to the list of travel corridors for England today all travellers urged to check the latest advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO)…
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Virtual farewell for Guatemalan Chevening scholars
The British Ambassador to Guatemala, Nick Whittingham, sent off successful Chevening Scholarship recipients at a virtual meeting hosted with the awardees and members of the Chevening community in the county.…
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Platform for Redesign 2020: opening address
Thank you to Minister Koizumi and the Government of Japan for organising this Platform. To tackle the climate crisis, governments around the world must come together, as we are doing…
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Platform for Redesign 2020: closing address
I want to start by thanking Minister Koizumi for organising this really remarkable discussion, and I’d also like to thank all the other participants as well. This event has demonstrated…
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Preparing to Pay
It is perhaps an understatement to say it has been a tricky six months for the higher education sector. And there will undoubtedly be further challenges to address as the…
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Our phone numbers are changing
From 1 September 2020 our phone numbers are changing. Our new phone numbers have the prefix 0300 or 0303. Previous phone numbers have been deactivated and you will not be…
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Freedom of media concerns in Belarus: UK-Canada joint statement
Mr. Chairperson. I make this statement also on behalf of Canada. Canada and the United Kingdom are extremely concerned by the treatment of journalists and independent media amidst the ongoing…
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Repairs carried out to Hampton Bishop flood defences
The work includes the repair of the 3km long flood embankment of the River Lugg. The bank was overtopped by the river in the February floods when the Lugg reached…
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Schools begin teaching reformed Early Years Foundation Stage
Reception teachers returning to the classroom at ‘early adopter’ schools this week will benefit from improved curriculum and assessment as part of the reforms to the Early Years Foundation Stage…
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Scottish defence industry wins new radar contract
The work of four hundred Scottish Defence electronics workers has been bolstered by new MOD fast jet fighter radar contracts, the Minister for Defence Procurement Jeremy Quin MP announced today.…