The new Foreign Secretary spoke to media on arrival at the Foreign Office. He said: I’m hugely humbled to take on this role at this time and excited about the opportunities that lie ahead. Obviously we’ve got the challenges of Brexit, that’s something … read more
This evening, the Rt Hon Priti Patel has been appointed Home Secretary. She was welcomed to the department by the Permanent Secretary Sir Philip Rutnam. Speaking outside the Home Office, she said: It’s a great honour to be appointed Home Secretary. W… read more
1. Supporting the UK economy There are now more than 4.2 million companies on the register. Information from the Companies House register, which is free and available online, was accessed over 6.8 billion times this year. Company data underpins confi… read more
Good afternoon I have just been to see Her Majesty the Queen who has invited me to form a government and I have accepted I pay tribute to the fortitude and patience of my predecessor and her deep sense of public service but in spite of all her efforts… read more
Latest update As the weather is forecast to be exceptionally hot on 25 July 2019, Public Health England (PHE) has reiterated its advice to vulnerable groups – older people, those with underlying health conditions, and very young children. Owen Landeg,… read more