Statement on Afghanistan at Meeting of Members of the UN Security Council

UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, Jonathan Allen, underlines UK support for Afghanistan in response to COVID-19 and urges progress towards a peace process.

Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster opens the coronavirus press conference: 31 March 2020

Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Michael Gove opens the daily coronavirus press conference.

Biometrics Commissioner 2019 annual report: update

Update on the status of the Biometrics Commissioner annual report for 2019.

Chancellor waives duties and VAT on vital medical imports

Chancellor waives import taxes on vital medical equipment including ventilators, coronavirus testing kits and protective clothing

General licences introduced for the humane trapping of stoats

New measures to improve the welfare of trapped stoats in line with internationally agreed standards.