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PM pledges new support for countries on the food security frontline 

The Prime Minister is today committing a significant package of support to help countries hit the hardest by rising global food costs and shortages of fertiliser, including many Commonwealth states...

Thursday, 23 June 2022 23:23

Supporting UN’s Palestine refugee agency means investing in stability for the region, says UN chief

Investing in the UN agency that supports Palestinian refugees, UNRWA, is also “investing in stability” for the entire Middle East region, the UN chief told a pledging conference on Thursday.

Thursday, 23 June 2022 23:18

UK cyber support will help the Commonwealth stand up to malign regimes

The UK is providing a £15 million package of support to Commonwealth countries over the next three years in the face of the growing threat from cyber-attacks...

Thursday, 23 June 2022 22:30

Cobham's proposed takeover of Ultra Electronics takes a step forward

A consultation on steps to address the national security concerns raised by the proposed acquisition of Ultra Electronics Holdings plc, a UK defence company, by Cobham Ultra Acquisitions...

Thursday, 23 June 2022 17:58

UK signs up to global coalition on sustainable food production

The UK has signed up to a global coalition which works to speed up the move towards more sustainable food production, Environment Secretary George Eustice announced today...

Thursday, 23 June 2022 17:53

Environment Secretary shares agricultural plans at Groundswell

George Eustice delivered a speech at Groundswell setting out future farming plans, including the opening of the Sustainable Farming Incentive...

Thursday, 23 June 2022 17:47

Private Notice Question (Lords) on Polio - June 23

Baroness Merron asked the Government what action they have taken in response to the national incident declared due to the polio virus being found in London sewerage systems...

Thursday, 23 June 2022 16:22

Oral answer (Lords) on Transport for London: Funding - June 23

Lord Davies of Brixton asked the Government when they expect to announce the details of any further Extraordinary Funding and Financing Agreement for Transport for London (TfL) for the period after 24 June; and when they expect that there will be a long-term solution to funding TfL...

Thursday, 23 June 2022 16:20

Oral answer (Lords) on European Convention on Human Rights - June 23

Baroness Chakrabarti asked the Government what plans they have to encourage compliance with the Convention on Human Rights (1) in the United Kingdom, and (2) across Europe...

Thursday, 23 June 2022 16:18

Oral answer (Lords) on Disabled Children: Support Services - June 23

Lord Touhig asked the Government what assessment they have made of the barriers preventing families with disabled children from adequately receiving support services...

Thursday, 23 June 2022 16:16