Press release: Foreign Secretary stresses importance of democratic values
Jeremy Hunt stresses importance of democratic values during trip to Washington. read more
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Press release: Foreign Secretary statement on situation in Venezuela, January 2019
Speaking ahead of his meeting with US Vice President Mike Pence and US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt said: We are extremely concerned about the situation in Venezuela, but it is clear that Nicolás Maduro is not the legit… read more
News story: UK and France sign action plan to tackle small boat crossings
Sajid Javid and French Interior Minister Christophe Castaner held productive talks in Westminster and vowed to increase joint co-operation following a rise in the number of migrants attempting to cross the dangerous shipping lane in small boats. As pa… read more
Press release: Plans to boost protections for pregnant women and new parents returning to work
Pregnant women and new parents returning to work after having children are to be further protected from unfairly losing their jobs under new proposals set out by the government today. read more
Press release: Plans to boost protections for pregnant women and new parents returning to work
Pregnant women and new parents returning to work are set to receive greater protection from redundancy, under new government plans The legal protections currently enjoyed by parents including women on maternity leave could be extended to other parent… read more