Canada trade deal offers boost to British business and opens the door for future trade
Firms across the UK will be able to take advantage of a near-total removal of tariffs on exports to Canada, as the EU-Canada Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) comes into effect...
Thursday, 21 September 2017 09:51
Five thousand UK employers are now Disability Confident
Penny Mordaunt, Minister for Disabled People, Work and Health, has challenged British-based FTSE 100 companies to sign up to the Disability Confident scheme...
Thursday, 21 September 2017 09:48
Scottish government publishes regulations on homelessness (unsuitable accommodation)
The Homelessness Persons (Unsuitable Accommodation) (Scotland) Amendment Order 2017 - review of time spent in unsuitable accommodation - Business and Regulatory Impact Assessment...
Thursday, 21 September 2017 09:17
Government launches urgent review into cycle safety
Transport Minister Jesse Norman has today announced an urgent review into cycle safety, following a series of high profile incidents involving cyclists...
Thursday, 21 September 2017 09:15
London Assembly Environment Committee publishes report on waste
The London Assembly Environment Committee publishes its report, ‘Waste: The Circular Economy’ today, which examines how a circular economy could offer a solution to the problem of an unsustainable waste management model...
Thursday, 21 September 2017 00:01
Abbas calls on ‘duty-bound’ UN to end Israeli occupation
From the podium of the United Nations General Assembly Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas today called on the world Organization to face up to its responsibilities to end Israel’s “relentless” occupation...
Wednesday, 20 September 2017 22:24
First-ever UK-US Science and Technology Agreement paves the way for closer research collaborations
Science Minister Jo Johnson has today signed a UK-US Science and Technology Agreement with US Acting Assistant Secretary of State for Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs...
Wednesday, 20 September 2017 22:21
Hurricanes Irma and Maria: government response and advice
Hurricane Irma has affected large parts of the Caribbean. Hurricane Maria is forecast to bring further hazardous sea and weather conditions...
Wednesday, 20 September 2017 17:11
UK response to Hurricane Maria – 20 September 2017
There has been further media coverage today about Hurricane Maria which is hitting islands across the Caribbean....
Wednesday, 20 September 2017 17:08
DfE announces deal to help schools save cash on computer equipment
The second in a series of bulk buying deals (sometimes referred to as ‘aggregated deals’) for schools considering buying new tablets, laptops or desktop devices has now started. Schools could save thousands of pounds by using a deal developed by DfE and Crown Commercial Services...
Wednesday, 20 September 2017 17:05