Six employers ranging from small employer Ebsford Environmental Ltd to macro employer Mitie Group Plc and three apprentices were recognised for their commitment to apprenticeships in the 13th year of the National...
Six employers ranging from small employer Ebsford Environmental Ltd to macro employer Mitie Group Plc and three apprentices were recognised for their commitment to apprenticeships in the 13th year of the National...
I am sorry that Martin McGuiness has announced his retirement from front-line political office. His contribution to the politics of Northern Ireland has been highly significant.
Martin’s personal...
Updated: Updated to include lifting of all restrictions on the premises on 18 January.
On 18 January 2017 all restrictions were lifted around the premises near Louth. Restrictions remain in place for...
The Foreign Secretary said:
I want to offer my warmest congratulations to President Donald Trump on acceding to the most important political office in the world and I know that billions of people will...
Updated: Updated to reflect latest advice
Avian influenza (bird flu) is a disease of birds. The H5N8 strain of the disease has been found in wild and farmed birds in the UK. A number of measures are in ...
Defra’s Animal Welfare Minister, Lord Gardiner, has confirmed the re-appointment of 9 members of the Farm Animal Welfare Committee.
The committee advises Defra and the devolved administrations ...
Following an open recruitment exercise Sir David Norgrove has been selected as the preferred candidate for appointment as the next Chair of the UK Statistics Authority. The Public Administration and Constitutional...
The theme of this year’s conference is ‘responsive and responsible’ leadership.
It’s quite clear why this title was chosen.
That leadership has never been more necessary as we leave 2016 behind...
Hello. It’s great to be invited back to address this meeting. This is my third year as Surveillance Camera Commissioner. So, what will I discuss today?
Firstly, my role, a brief resume. Secondly, where...
The Environment Agency wants views from residents of two Devon towns on proposed flood defences.
Drop-in sessions have been arranged for people in Bampton and Tiverton to see plans to reduce flood risk...
From 6 April 2017, as part of the changes introduced by the Insolvency (England & Wales) Rules 2016, all statutory forms relating to insolvency procedures will be withdrawn. These will be replaced with documents...
The Minister for the Cabinet Office Ben Gummer has today announced Sir David Norgrove as the government’s preferred candidate for the role of Chair of the UK Statistics Authority.
Ben Gummer has...
Spectrum Technologies is a world leader in the design and manufacture of specialised state-of-the-art industrial laser systems. The company has its headquarters in Bridgend, Wales, UK where it undertakes design...
In November, external legal and economic advisers, in-house counsel and regulators joined Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) staff to discuss how, in its investigations, the CMA can best balance its duty...
X-Forces, a social enterprise dedicated to helping ex-military members kick-start their own businesses, renewed their support to the Armed Forces alongside Chief of Defence People, Lieutenant General Richard ...
Church House in Lübbecke offers great conference facilities & residential training sessions.
January and February activities
New Customer Service Facilities
Safeguarding courses and Mental Health First Aid courses in 2017.
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The Diffuse Mesothelioma Payment Scheme (DMPS) is designed to provide compensation for people suffering from diffuse mesothelioma, a cancer tied to exposure to asbestos, or for the families of those who have ...
Updated: Contact details for Action Fraud added.
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Dr Phil Boyle has been appointed Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Madagascar in succession to Mr Tim Smart, who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Dr Boyle will take up...
Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon has said that the United Kingdom stands firmly alongside Ukraine as the British Army prepares to broaden its already extended training package to all of the country’s armed...
People living around the A5036 Port of Liverpool route in Merseyside are being reminded that public information exhibitions on shortlisted options for its replacement or improvement will get underway next week...
Mr Michael Gifford has been appointed Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Kazakhstan in succession to Dr Carolyn Browne, who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Mr Gifford...
The Queen has been pleased to approve that Sir Julian Martin Flaux be sworn of Her Majesty’s most Honourable Privy Council following his appointment as a Lord Justice of Appeal.
A headline intentions document is now available setting out our approach for civil legal aid contracts from 2018. We intend to award new contracts with services starting from 1 April 2018. The new contracts will...
Hello. It’s great to be invited back to address this meeting. This is my third year as Surveillance Camera Commissioner. So, what will I discuss today?
Firstly, my role, a brief resume. Secondly, where...
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SummaryMonday 16 January – Typhoons attacked three Daesh targets in and around Mosul, while a Reaper supported Iraqi troops in close combat in the east of the city.
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Skills Minister Robert Halfon has today (20 January 2017) announced that the Department for Education (DfE) is setting the public sector a target of recruiting 200,000 more apprentices by 2020.
This reform...
In the capital city Naypyitaw, the Foreign Secretary will meet State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi to reaffirm the UK’s support for Burma’s transition to democracy and the government’s efforts to reinvigorate the...
In its statement of objections issued to the parties today, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) provisionally finds that, from May 2012 to February 2016, the suppliers, which also provide certain associated...
Updated: Broadcasting Entertainment Cinematograph and Theatre Union merged into Prospect on 1 January 2017. Please note that Broadcasting Entertainment Cinematograph and Theatre Union ceased to exist from 1 ...
Coastal Communities Minister Andrew Percy today (20 January 2017) gave seaside areas a cash boost and urged an army of activists to help revitalise our Great British coast.
Mr Percy announced that a further...
The hunt for a company to design, build and maintain a fleet of state-of-the-art high speed trains for Britain’s HS2 network was launched today ( 20 January 2017) by Transport Secretary Chris Grayling.
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