Minister Field arrives in Hanoi on the first stop of a visit to Vietnam and South Korea.
Link: Press release: Foreign Office Minister reaffirms UK’s commitment in Vietnam
Source: Gov Press Releases
Press release: UK tests self-driving Martian robots
Testing in the Sahara Desert of UK software for an autonomous Martian robot has now completed, with the robot travelling over 1.4km without human interaction.
Link: Press release: UK tests self-driving Martian robots
Source: Gov Press Releases
Press release: Minister for Asia statement on Bangladesh elections
FCO Minister of State for Asia and the Pacific Mark Field comments on the announcement of the unofficial results for Bangladesh’s general election
Link: Press release: Minister for Asia statement on Bangladesh elections
Source: Gov Press Releases
Press release: Mel Stride: British productions deserve our support
The UK’s film and TV industry pays a festive thanks for the nation’s support as the latest season of Luther hits our screens today (January 1).
Link: Press release: Mel Stride: British productions deserve our support
Source: Gov Press Releases
Press release: New executive pay transparency measures come into force
New regulations come into force today to improve transparency on executive pay.
Link: Press release: New executive pay transparency measures come into force
Source: Gov Press Releases
Press release: Loyal energy customers to pay fair price from today
Government delivers on manifesto commitment to protect millions from unjustified price rises as energy price cap comes into force today.
Link: Press release: Loyal energy customers to pay fair price from today
Source: Gov Press Releases
Press release: PM: 2019 will start a new chapter for Britain
Prime Minister Theresa May’s New Year video message to the country.
Link: Press release: PM: 2019 will start a new chapter for Britain
Source: Gov Press Releases
Press release: Home Secretary bolsters Border Force fleet in the Channel
Sajid Javid announces further action to tackle Channel crossings
Link: Press release: Home Secretary bolsters Border Force fleet in the Channel
Source: Gov Press Releases
Press release: ‘Strictly’, vampires and sausages – 2018’s oddest requests from Brits abroad
British people asked the FCO for advice about Strictly Come Dancing, vampires in Poland and vegetarian sausages in 2018.
Link: Press release: ‘Strictly’, vampires and sausages – 2018’s oddest requests from Brits abroad
Source: Gov Press Releases
Press release: Minister for Middle East responds to sentencing of Bahraini opposition activist
The Court of Cassation today delivered a verdict upholding the 5-year sentence given to Bahraini opposition activist Nabeel Rajab for his activity on social media.
Link: Press release: Minister for Middle East responds to sentencing of Bahraini opposition activist
Source: Gov Press Releases