Funding boost to crack down on the Illegal Wildlife Trade
Protected species across the globe including tigers, Asian elephants and chimpanzees have been given a boost today (22 May) as the government announces £3.4 million for new projects from the Illegal Wildlife Trade (IWT) Challenge Fund...
Thursday, 21 May 2020 00:01
Securing a peaceful future for Israelis and Palestinians - Statement by Ambassador Jonathan Allen
Statement by Ambassador Jonathan Allen at the (virtual) Security Council briefing on the situation in the Middle East...
Wednesday, 20 May 2020 23:32
UN Middle East peace envoy warns against unilateral action on all sides, as Israel threatens West Bank annexation
The UN’s Middle East peace envoy issued a stern warning on Wednesday against any unilateral action – including an Israeli annexation of parts of the West Bank...
Wednesday, 20 May 2020 19:25
Culture Secretary announces Cultural Renewal Taskforce
The Culture Secretary has today announced representatives from the arts, cultural and sporting worlds who will join a new taskforce...
Wednesday, 20 May 2020 17:19
Government introduces legislation to relive burden on businesses and support economic recovery
The Government today introduced the Corporate Governance and Insolvency Bill in Parliament...
Wednesday, 20 May 2020 16:54
Coronavirus (COVID-19): letter to all postmasters
Letter from the Minister for Small Business, Consumers and Corporate Responsibility, Paul Scully, to all postmasters, their staff and Post Office employees...
Wednesday, 20 May 2020 16:46
Scotland’s Chief Medical Officer to give evidence to MPs on Covid-19
The Scottish Affairs Committee continues its Coronavirus and Scotland Inquiry on Thursday when it will hear from Scotland’s interim Chief Medical Officer Dr Gregor Smith among a panel of public health experts...
Wednesday, 20 May 2020 16:45
Coronavirus (COVID-19) guidance for Community Interest Companies (CICs) (update)
The Office of the Regulator of Community Interest Companies (CICs) has robust plans in place to maintain services for CICs and protect the welfare of employees during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak...
Wednesday, 20 May 2020 15:47
Ashworth writes to Government on proposals for contact tracing
Jonathan Ashworth MP, Labour's Shadow Health and Social Care Secretary, has today written to the Health Secretary, Matt Hancock...
Wednesday, 20 May 2020 15:40
Homes England commissions MMC research study to drive construction innovation
Homes England has commissioned its own research study into modern methods of construction (MMC) to drive innovation in the construction industry...
Wednesday, 20 May 2020 15:38