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International Trade Secretary visits New Zealand and Australia

Cabinet Minister Anne-Marie Trevelyan begins a 9-day tour of New Zealand and Australia following Free Trade Agreements being signed...

Sunday, 28 August 2022 19:25

New government scheme to promote next generation of UK artists around the world

The Government Art Collection is launching a new five-year acquisitions project with contemporary visual arts networks from across the country...

Sunday, 28 August 2022 19:22

UK assisting Pakistan in flood relief efforts

The UK is providing urgent support to Pakistan after flooding in the south of the country killed at least 900 people. Extreme monsoon rainfall has affected millions...

Saturday, 27 August 2022 23:13

Museums and galleries urged to sign up for VAT refund to support free entry for the public

Museums and galleries are being urged to apply for VAT refunds to support opening free of charge as part of plans to boost visitor numbers...

Saturday, 27 August 2022 22:53

Sale of horticultural peat to be banned in move to protect England’s precious peatlands

All sales of peat to amateur gardeners in England will be banned by 2024, the government has announced today...

Saturday, 27 August 2022 00:01

Treasury Committee publishes Chancellor and OBR responses on forecasting for potential emergency budget

The Treasury Committee today publishes responses from the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) and Chancellor of the Exchequer on forecasting for a potential emergency budget...

Friday, 26 August 2022 22:47

Guidance on special educational needs person level survey: technical specification

Technical specification and validation rules for local authorities completing returns for the person level 2023 special educational needs survey...

Friday, 26 August 2022 22:32

Truss’ cost of living plans will leave four million families “out in the cold”, reveals Labour

Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves MP today (Saturday 27 August) reveals that Liz Truss’ cost of living plans will leave four million families without any additional support...

Friday, 26 August 2022 22:30

China and the US in the Middle East: Iran and the Arab Gulf - Library briefing paper

China’s interest in the Middle East has primarily been economic but is growing more strategic. With the launch of China’s “Belt and Road Initiative” (BRI) and its growing demand for imported oil...

Friday, 26 August 2022 18:30

Energy price cap rise requires “significant intervention” from Government, says REA

The Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology (REA) responds to Ofgem’s announcement today that theenergy price cap will increase by more than 80% to £3,549 from 1st October...

Friday, 26 August 2022 15:34