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Matt Warman’s Keynote Speech at Connected Britain 2020

Digital Infrastructure Minister Matt Warman spoke about ongoing work by the government and telecoms industry to boost the UK's world class digital connectivity...

Wednesday, 23 September 2020 14:07

Ex-BT boss leads task force to attract new vendors to UK telecoms

Digital Secretary announces line-up of task force to advise on bold interventions to open up and grow the telecoms market following decision to ban Huawei...

Wednesday, 23 September 2020 14:05

Trade barriers removed to boost business

DIT has removed 175 barriers to trade across 61 countries worldwide, opening new global markets for British exporters...

Wednesday, 23 September 2020 14:00

Written Ministerial Statement: fourth meeting of the Withdrawal Agreement Joint Committee

The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster has updated the House of Commons on the agenda for the forth meeting of the Withdrawal Agreement Joint Committee on 28 September 2020 in Brussels...

Wednesday, 23 September 2020 13:56

Continuing to deliver payments to students

SLC confirms payment of over £1 billion Maintenance Loans to students...

Wednesday, 23 September 2020 13:55

Call for Bids: Promoting Societal Links between Gaza & West Bank

The British Consulate General, Jerusalem is accepting proposals for an 18-month project starting November 2020 under its Conflict, Stability and Security Fund...

Wednesday, 23 September 2020 13:21

Essential that public health measures go hand in hand with economic support – Ed Miliband

Ed Miliband MP, Shadow Business Secretary, commenting on concerns from businesses about the impact of new Covid-19 restrictions, said...

Wednesday, 23 September 2020 11:24

New online resources launched to boost children's physical activity in schools

A new online platform featuring inspiring videos and resources for schools will launch today, Wednesday 23 September to mark National Fitness Day, helping pupils stay active and healthy during the school day...

Wednesday, 23 September 2020 11:20

Government must listen as Agriculture Bill amendment on animal welfare standards voted through in the House of Lords, say vets

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed last night’s news (22 September) that a crucial clause that imposes a requirement for agricultural and food imports to the UK to meet domestic standards was voted through in the House of Lords as part of the passage of the Agriculture Bill...

Wednesday, 23 September 2020 11:19

Network Rail publishes Environmental Sustainability Strateg

Today we've published our Environmental Sustainability Strategy...

Wednesday, 23 September 2020 10:39