tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications from Heather Wheeler 2022-06-09T10:52:00+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/50-top-online-government-services-to-be-easier-and-faster-to-use-than-ever-before 2022-06-09T10:52:00+01:00 50 top online government services to be easier and faster to use than ever before Online 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-pledge 2022-06-07T15:43:00+01:00 Civil Service becomes largest organisation to sign Menopause Workplace Pledge The 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-uk 2022-04-28T10:09:53+01:00 Civil Service to deliver thousands of high quality apprenticeships across the UK The 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-rohingya 2020-01-23T18:05:00+00:00 ICJ's findings on Myanmar and the Rohingya: UK statement The 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-states 2020-01-23T07:21:17+00:00 Minister for Asia and the Pacific hosts Ambassadors and High Commissioners of ASEAN member states FCO 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-visit 2020-01-15T18:19:00+00:00 FCO Minister arrives in Vietnam for 2-day visit Foreign & 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-challenges 2020-01-13T10:49:00+00:00 FCO Minister to visit Indonesia and Vietnam to discuss collaboration on global challenges Foreign & 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-bushfires 2020-01-09T15:39:00+00:00 Team of UK experts to help fight Australian bushfires As 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-event 2019-10-28T09:21:00+00:00 One Young World event: Minister for Asia and the Pacific speech Minister 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-korea 2019-10-02T14:48:00+01:00 Minister Wheeler responds to further missile tests by North Korea The Minister for Asia and the Pacific makes a statement following another missile test by North Korea tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/minister-for-asia-visits-south-korea-mongolia-and-japan-to-discuss-free-trade-climate-change-and-gender-equality 2019-09-30T10:29:00+01:00 Minister for Asia visits South Korea, Mongolia and Japan to discuss free trade, climate change and gender equality Starting 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-thailand 2019-09-18T10:55:59+01:00 Foreign Office Minister begins 4-day visit to Laos, Cambodia and Thailand Minister 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-korea 2019-08-16T17:00:00+01:00 Minister Wheeler's statement on the continued launches of ballistic missiles by North Korea Minister 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-tuvalu 2019-08-16T02:21:00+01:00 Pacific Island Forum Partners' Dialogue in Tuvalu: Minister Wheeler's speech Minister 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-forum 2019-08-12T00:15:00+01:00 Foreign Office Minister's visit to Fiji and the Pacific Island Forum Foreign 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-mortgages 2019-06-11T13:42:54+01:00 End to Metro Bank "no DSS" mortgages Latest 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-abuse 2019-05-13T09:32:12+01:00 Government unveils new support for survivors of domestic abuse Thousands 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-landlords 2019-04-09T09:31:22+01:00 Housing Minister unveils new guidance for local authorities to crack down on rogue landlords New 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-deals 2019-03-28T10:31:22+00:00 James Brokenshire announces industry pledge to crack down on toxic leasehold deals More 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-students 2019-03-25T08:03:06+00:00 'Rogue' private landlords must stop exploiting students Universities Minister Chris Skidmore has warned that landlords who fail to meet standards for student accommodation must face justice under new regulations.