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18 January 2014

Press release: Foreign Secretary welcomes Syrian opposition vote on Geneva II
seen at 23:30, 18 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Syrian National Coalition President al-Jarba announced today that their General Assembly had voted in favour of participating in the Geneva II talks.

The Foreign Secretary William Hague said:

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Guidance: 'Can Do' - guide for organisers of voluntary events
seen at 14:31, 18 January in Search (Our copy).

Voluntary and community events are an important aspect of everyday life that help to encourage and enable people to participate, and play a more active part, in society.

This guide provides information...

Press release: Have your cake and eat it: Minister sets record straight on street parties
seen at 14:30, 18 January in News and communications (Our copy).

An interactive guide to organising community events, published by the Cabinet Office, will dispel a raft of inaccurate myths leading, it is hoped, to a surge in community events over the coming year.

Press release: Government announces nearly £7 million extra for flood recovery
seen at 10:30, 18 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Local Government Minister Brandon Lewis has today (17 January 2014) announced a further funding package of &pound;6.7 million for local authorities affected by recent flooding and severe weather.

City Deal (Greg Clark)
seen at 09:31, 18 January in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Following the successful completion of the first wave of city deals in July 2012, with the “core cities” the Government committed to work with a further 20 cities and their wider areas to negotiate...

Severe Weather (Government Support) (Brandon Lewis)
seen at 09:31, 18 January in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I would like to pay tribute to the superb work that local authorities, local resilience forums, the voluntary and community sector and the Environment Agency, have done, to protect communities impacted by recent...

Green Belt (Brandon Lewis)
seen at 09:31, 18 January in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

In my written statement of 1 July 2013, Official Report, column 41WS, I noted the Government’s intentions with regard to the importance of the protection of the green belt.

The Government’s ...

Foreign Affairs Council (David Lidington)
seen at 09:31, 18 January in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs will attend the Foreign Affairs Council on 20 January in Brussels. The Foreign Affairs Council (FAC) will be chaired by the High...

“Scotland Analysis: EU and International Issues” (William Hague)
seen at 09:31, 18 January in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Today I am publishing a Command Paper “Scotland analysis: EU and international issues” (Cm 8765). This paper is the ninth in a series of papers produced by the UK Government in their Scotland analysis...

South Sudan (Mark Simmonds)
seen at 09:31, 18 January in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I wanted to update the House on the situation in South Sudan and UK efforts to help resolve the conflict.

The Government remain deeply concerned about the conflict and growing humanitarian crisis, which...

Suicide Prevention Strategy (Norman Lamb)
seen at 09:31, 18 January in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Today I am publishing the first annual report on the suicide prevention strategy for England.

“Preventing Suicide in England: One year on”, has been placed in the Library. Copies are available...

Transforming Youth Custody (Chris Grayling)
seen at 09:31, 18 January in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Government are today publishing their response to the Transforming Youth Custody consultation, setting out its plans to put education at the heart of detention and launch the first purpose-built secure college...

Inter-city East Coast (Rail Franchising) (Stephen Hammond)
seen at 09:31, 18 January in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Today the Department for Transport has announced that the following companies have successfully pre-qualified to bid as part of the inter-city east coast franchise competition.

East Coast Trains Ltd (First...

Guidance: Your guide to organising a street party
seen at 09:31, 18 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated myth-busting information.

This step-by-step guide provides practical advice for anyone looking to hold a street party, whether it is to celebrate a national or local event, to take part...