tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communicationsNews and communications from Heather Wheeler2022-06-09T10:52:00+01:00HM Governmenttag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/50-top-online-government-services-to-be-easier-and-faster-to-use-than-ever-before2022-06-09T10:52:00+01:0050 top online government services to be easier and faster to use than ever beforeOnline government services will become easier than ever before for people to use thanks to upgrades and investment in the Civil Service workforce over the next 3 years.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/civil-service-becomes-largest-organisation-to-sign-menopause-workplace-pledge2022-06-07T15:43:00+01:00Civil Service becomes largest organisation to sign Menopause Workplace PledgeThe Civil Service signed the Menopause Workplace pledge today, committing to recognise the impact of menopause and actively support women who are affected.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/civil-service-to-deliver-thousands-of-high-quality-apprenticeships-across-the-uk2022-04-28T10:09:53+01:00Civil Service to deliver thousands of high quality apprenticeships across the UKThe new strategy will drive up quality and set new targets to diversify the pipeline of talent into government and spread Civil Service jobs across the country.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-statement-on-the-icj-finding-on-myanmar-and-the-rohingya2020-01-23T18:05:00+00:00ICJ's findings on Myanmar and the Rohingya: UK statementThe Minister for Asia and Pacific responds to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) decision that Myanmar must do more to protect the Rohingya.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/fco-minister-for-asia-and-the-pacific-hosts-ambassadors-and-high-commissioners-of-asean-member-states2020-01-23T07:21:17+00:00Minister for Asia and the Pacific hosts Ambassadors and High Commissioners of ASEAN member statesFCO Minister Heather Wheeler held a meeting with senior diplomats from ASEAN countries to discuss strengthening the UK’s partnership with Southeast Asia.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/fco-minister-arrives-in-vietnam-for-two-day-visit2020-01-15T18:19:00+00:00FCO Minister arrives in Vietnam for 2-day visitForeign & Commonwealth Office Minister for Asia and the Pacific Heather Wheeler arrives in Vietnam for talks on a range of bilateral issues.
tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/fco-minister-to-visit-indonesia-and-vietnam-to-discuss-collaboration-on-global-challenges2020-01-13T10:49:00+00:00FCO Minister to visit Indonesia and Vietnam to discuss collaboration on global challengesForeign & Commonwealth Office Minister for Asia and the Pacific, Heather Wheeler MP, begins her visit to Southeast Asia in Indonesia. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/team-of-uk-experts-to-help-fight-australian-bushfires2020-01-09T15:39:00+00:00Team of UK experts to help fight Australian bushfiresAs a first step in the UK’s support for Australia, a team of experts is travelling to Australia to scope how the UK can best contribute to the response. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/minister-for-asia-and-the-pacific-speech-at-one-young-world-event2019-10-28T09:21:00+00:00One Young World event: Minister for Asia and the Pacific speechMinister for Asia and the Pacific Heather Wheeler gave the keynote speech at the One Young World Summit networking dinner at Lancaster House on 24 October.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/minister-wheeler-responds-to-further-missile-tests-by-north-korea2019-10-02T14:48:00+01:00Minister Wheeler responds to further missile tests by North KoreaThe Minister for Asia and the Pacific makes a statement following another missile test by North Koreatag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/minister-for-asia-visits-south-korea-mongolia-and-japan-to-discuss-free-trade-climate-change-and-gender-equality2019-09-30T10:29:00+01:00Minister for Asia visits South Korea, Mongolia and Japan to discuss free trade, climate change and gender equalityStarting in South Korea, Minister Wheeler will travel to the region to help strengthen the UK ties with the 3 countries as the UK prepares for Brexit. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/fco-minister-for-asia-and-the-pacific-begins-four-day-visit-to-laos-cambodia-and-thailand2019-09-18T10:55:59+01:00Foreign Office Minister begins 4-day visit to Laos, Cambodia and ThailandMinister for Asia and the Pacific, Heather Wheeler will discuss strengthening ties with the region, the role of women, climate change and de-mining.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/fco-minister-wheeler-statement-on-the-continued-launches-of-ballistic-missiles-by-north-korea2019-08-16T17:00:00+01:00Minister Wheeler's statement on the continued launches of ballistic missiles by North KoreaMinister for Asia and the Pacific, Heather Wheeler's statement on the continued launches of ballistic missiles by North Korea, most recently on 16 August. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/minister-heather-wheelers-address-at-the-pif-partners-dialogue-in-tuvalu2019-08-16T02:21:00+01:00Pacific Island Forum Partners' Dialogue in Tuvalu: Minister Wheeler's speechMinister for Asia and the Pacific Heather Wheeler spoke at the Pacific Island Forum (PIF) Partners' Dialogue on the UK's work to address global climate change. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/fco-minister-wheeler-visit-to-fiji-and-the-pacific-island-forum2019-08-12T00:15:00+01:00Foreign Office Minister's visit to Fiji and the Pacific Island ForumForeign Office Minister for Asia and the Pacific, Heather Wheeler, makes her first official overseas visit to the Pacific region. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/end-to-metro-bank-no-dss-mortgages2019-06-11T13:42:54+01:00End to Metro Bank "no DSS" mortgagesLatest pledge from industry to end potentially discriminatory practices which deny good quality accommodation to those on benefits.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-unveils-new-support-for-survivors-of-domestic-abuse2019-05-13T09:32:12+01:00Government unveils new support for survivors of domestic abuseThousands of survivors fleeing abusive and violent relationships will receive greater protection thanks to a new package of support.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/housing-minister-unveils-new-guidance-for-local-authorities-to-crack-down-on-rogue-landlords2019-04-09T09:31:22+01:00Housing Minister unveils new guidance for local authorities to crack down on rogue landlordsNew online support as part of government's commitment to give greater protection to tenants, and reform the private rented sector for the better.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/james-brokenshire-announces-industry-pledge-to-crack-down-on-toxic-leasehold-deals2019-03-28T10:31:22+00:00James Brokenshire announces industry pledge to crack down on toxic leasehold dealsMore than 40 leading property developers and freeholders have already signed the government-backed pledge.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/rogue-private-landlords-must-stop-exploiting-students2019-03-25T08:03:06+00:00'Rogue' private landlords must stop exploiting studentsUniversities Minister Chris Skidmore has warned that landlords who fail to meet standards for student accommodation must face justice under new regulations.