UK appoints champion to support developing countries to deal with climate change
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has appointed the former Secretary of State for International Development, Anne-Marie Trevelyan MP, as the UK’s International Champion on Adaptation and Resilience for the COP26 Presidency...
Saturday, 7 November 2020 00:01
Joint EU-UK pharmaceutical industry response to Specialised Committee outcome
Following the fourth meeting of the Ireland/Northern Ireland Specialised Committee, the UK and the EU have agreed a phased process for implementing medicines regulation in Northern Ireland up to 31 December 2021...
Friday, 6 November 2020 16:20
Labour will continue to press government to work with UN partners to uphold rule of law in Myanmar
Stephen Kinnock MP, Labour’s Shadow Minister for Asia and the Pacific, ahead of the Myanmar general election taking place on Sunday, said...
Friday, 6 November 2020 16:18
NEU comments on Infection Rates in Schools and Colleges
Commenting on the latest infection data published by the Office for National Statistics, which shows 1,530 infections per 100,000 among secondary-age children...
Friday, 6 November 2020 13:32
Amanda Spielman speech at NCASC 2020
Ofsted's Chief Inspector gave a speech at the online National Children and Adult Services (NCAS) Conference...
Friday, 6 November 2020 12:50
David Lammy says further restrictions in prisons are because of “government failure”
David Lammy MP, Labour’s Shadow Justice Secretary, responding to the government’s announcement of new restrictions on the prison estate, said...
Friday, 6 November 2020 12:02
New guidance to help UK digital firms engage safely and ethically with China
New website provides guidance on managing ethical, legal and commercial matters when working in China or with Chinese companies...
Friday, 6 November 2020 11:14
Demolition of village in the Occupied Palestinian Territories: UK Statement
Bedouin village of Humsa Al-Baqai’a housed 73 people, including 41 children, who are now homeless...
Friday, 6 November 2020 10:00
New Ofsted report highlights need to get matching right
Ofsted’s study highlights the importance of getting foster matches right for children’s futures, as well as keeping foster carers in the system...
Friday, 6 November 2020 09:35
Coronavirus preparedness in prisons
With new national restrictions in force, we are further bolstering our defences to reduce the risk of transmission in prisons...
Friday, 6 November 2020 09:34