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28 February 2017

Speech: Belfast Partners launch event
seen at 22:30, 28 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Thank you for inviting me to speak at the inaugural Belfast-London Network event, I am very grateful for the invitation.

Belfast Partners is an exciting initiative aiming to showcase all that Belfast ...

Speech: "This is Russia’s seventh veto on Syria in five years."
seen at 21:30, 28 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Thank you Mr President.

I am appalled that Russia has vetoed this resolution today and I am surprised and disappointed that China has chosen to join them – at complete odds with the principles of non-...

News story: Foreign Secretary announces new Foreign and Commonwealth Office Special Envoy for Gender Equality
seen at 20:30, 28 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Foreign Secretary, Boris Johnson, yesterday addressed an audience of key policy makers at a reception looking forward to International Women’s Day. He announced a new Special Envoy for Gender Equality, Joanna...

News story: Foreign Secretary responds to UNSC vote on chemical weapons use in Syria
seen at 20:30, 28 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The Foreign Secretary said:

It is deeply disappointing that Russia and China have blocked the UN Security Council from taking action in response to the appalling use of chemical weapons in Syria. The...

Speech: "Will we take action against those who use chemical weapons in Syria? It’s that simple."
seen at 20:30, 28 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Thank you Mr President.

This Council is about to be asked a simple question. Will we take action against those who use chemical weapons in Syria? It’s that simple.

Will we take action on behalf...

Press release: New £192 million A556 set to open after weekend work
seen at 18:30, 28 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Cheshire’s brand new A556 dual carriageway is set to open for the first time a week today (6 March) following a second round of weekend junction and carriageway closures to complete the project.

The M56...

Press release: Winners of Highways England Supplier Recognition Awards announced
seen at 18:30, 28 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The combined efforts of Highways England contractors who worked tirelessly to repair and rebuild a storm-damaged road in Cumbria have been honoured at the company’s annual Supplier Recognition Scheme awards. ...

Press release: Foreign & Commonwealth Office statement on the Tunisia Inquests
seen at 18:30, 28 February in News and communications (Our copy).

A FCO spokesman said:

We welcome the thorough work by the Coroner and his team for more than a year on this important investigation, resulting in today’s conclusions.

The Sousse attack was...

Press release: Australian wheat ‘investment’ scam directors reap lengthy disqualifications
seen at 18:30, 28 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The High Court of Justice has made an order for the disqualification of Robert Ross White for 8 years from 15 February 2017. The allegations made out in Court were that he had failed to keep, preserve, or deliver...

Speech: Shrove Tuesday reception 2017: Prime Minister's speech
seen at 18:30, 28 February in News and communications (Our copy).

I am delighted to welcome you to Number 10 and to have this opportunity as Prime Minister to thank you all for the service you give to our country and for the difference you make to so many lives, day in and ...

Speech: Foreign Secretary speech at the British Chamber of Commerce
seen at 18:30, 28 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Good afternoon everybody, it is absolutely fantastic to be here in front of an audience of people who are dynamic, energetic, can do, and actually get out there make and sell things. Because sometimes I get ...

Double murderer jailed for city centre stabbings
seen at 16:30, 28 February in Crown Prosecution Service Press Releases (Our copy).
A murderer who stabbed his ex-girlfriend and her new partner to death in a 'brutal' city centre attack has today (Tue 28 Feb) been jailed for a minimum of 23 years.
News story: Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport reappoints Theatres Trust Trustees
seen at 16:30, 28 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Ruth Eastwood

Currently CEO of the Grade II* Listed Matcham Grand Theatre in Blackpool, Ruth has worked in touring, presenting and producing theatres from Hull Truck to the Royal National Theatre. She has also...

News story: Reforms to put financial stability at the heart of the UK’s regulatory system complete
seen at 16:30, 28 February in News and communications (Our copy).

From Wednesday 1 March, the Bank of England’s new Prudential Regulation Committee (PRC) will take control of the Prudential Regulation Authority’s (PRA) most important financial stability supervision and policy...

News story: Update: air strikes against Daesh
seen at 16:30, 28 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: update

Summary

Thursday 23 February – Tornados bombed a Daesh mortar team inside western Mosul.

Friday 24 February – A Reaper destroyed three truck-bombs, while a Tornado...

News story: Installed: the machine set to clean up Sellafield’s most hazardous building
seen at 16:30, 28 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The £100 million Silo Emptying Plant will scoop radioactive waste out of the Magnox Swarf Storage Silo.

The 1960s storage facility has been described as one of the most hazardous buildings in...

Press release: Patel: women are key to building post-conflict stability
seen at 16:30, 28 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Countries will only be able to fully recover from conflict if they involve women in building security and stability, International Development Secretary Priti Patel said today following a visit to Afghanistan...

News story: Defence Secretary announces world class innovation panel
seen at 14:30, 28 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Defence Innovation Advisory Panel

Addressing engineering students, academics and apprentices, Sir Michael Fallon announced three members of the new Defence Innovation Advisory Panel. The Panel will be charged...

News story: Animal medicines seizure: Johnston Agro Supplies
seen at 14:30, 28 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Johnston Agro Supplies, Enniskillen, County Fermanagh. The following products were seized as they are not authorised in the UK:

3 packs Albex 10% (1litre)

2 packs Albex 10% (2...

News story: Spotlight on the Accelerator Enduring Challenge
seen at 14:30, 28 February in News and communications (Our copy).

At the event Harriett Baldwin MP, Minister for Defence Procurement launched the Innovation Initiative’s £6 million Accelerator Enduring Challenge and invited suppliers with innovative ideas to apply...

News story: Oscar success: UK cutting-edge music technology in the mix
seen at 14:30, 28 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The Dalston-based music company’s innovative Seaboard GRAND has gained widespread attention with La La Land, dominating the film and television awards season for its soundtrack.

ROLI has revolutionised...

News story: Accelerator webinar: revolutionise the human information relationship for Defence
seen at 14:30, 28 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added webinar presentations for ease of reference

A recording of this webinar is available to view now.

Webinar presentations

Webinar presentation 1

Webinar...

Speech: Liam Fox's speech at the Civil Nuclear Showcase 2017
seen at 11:30, 28 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Thank you very much, Tom, for that kind introduction, and for facilitating today’s nuclear showcase.

It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to the Civil Nuclear Showcase 2017.

This is...

Press release: New funding to boost schools facilities and healthy lifestyles
seen at 11:30, 28 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Schools are to receive £415 million to help pupils benefit from healthier, more active lifestyles, Education Secretary Justine Greening announced today (28 February 2017).

Primary, secondary...

Press release: January 2017 Price Paid Data
seen at 11:30, 28 February in News and communications (Our copy).

This month’s Price Paid Data includes details of over 97,400 residential and commercial land and property sales in England and Wales lodged for registration in January 2017.

Of the 97,445 sales lodged...

News story: 2017 Clinical Excellence Awards round opens
seen at 11:30, 28 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Applicants need to submit the completed online application form to ACCEA by the deadline. To do this, once the application is complete, click ‘submit to ACCEA’. Failure to do this means that the application...

OUTing the Past 2017: A resounding success
seen at 10:30, 28 February in News Archives - The National Archives (Our copy).

On Saturday 11 February, we were proud to host an OUTing the Past: National LGBT History Festival event, exploring LGBTQ+ history that can be found in our collection and beyond.

As one of the national...

News story: Worm bait returns for trial period at Exmoor fishery
seen at 10:30, 28 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The Environment Agency is continuing conservation measures on its Watersmeet and Glenthorne Fishery for the coming season.

Restrictions have been in place on this popular Exmoor fishery since 2014 in ...

News story: Animal medicines improvement notice: Diatom Retail Limited
seen at 10:30, 28 February in News and communications (Our copy).

This Notice was issued as Diatom Retail Limited were placing on the market Diatomaceous Earth based products for use in the worming of animals contrary to Regulation 4 of the Veterinary Medicines Regulations (...

News story: New essential Orange and Green Guides 2017 – out now
seen at 10:30, 28 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Aimed at manufacturers and distributors of human medicines the Orange and Green Guides have been revised and updated to keep industry informed of the latest regulations.

The Orange Guide (Rules and...

News story: Platform-train interface incident at Bank station
seen at 10:30, 28 February in News and communications (Our copy).

At around 21:30 hrs on 6 February 2017, an incident occurred at Bank station on the Docklands Light Railway (DLR). A passenger became trapped by their coat, in the closing doors of a train preparing to depart...

Press release: HCA quarterly survey covering October to December 2016 published
seen at 10:30, 28 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The latest quarterly survey published today (28 February 2017) by the Homes and Communities Agency shows that overall the social housing sector has strong operating cashflows and access to sufficient finance ...

Press release: British tech booms on global stage at Mobile World Congress
seen at 10:30, 28 February in News and communications (Our copy).

A record 167 UK tech companies are flying the flag for Britain this week at the annual Mobile World Congress (MWC) in a bid to attract global business partners, helped by Government support.

They join...

Press release: Increase in BME workplace progression could give UK economy a £24bn boost – Baroness McGregor-Smith Review finds
seen at 09:30, 28 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: link updated

GDP could increase by up to 1.3 per cent a year if workers from BME backgrounds progressed at the same rate as their white colleagues

Businesses with more ...

Press release: Charity Commission publishes report on Garden Bridge Trust
seen at 02:30, 28 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The Charity Commission, the independent regulator of charities in England and Wales, has today published its findings into the Garden Bridge Trust (registered charity number 1155246).

The...

Press release: Increase in BME workplace progression could give UK economy a £24bn boost – Baroness McGregor-Smith Review finds
seen at 02:30, 28 February in News and communications (Our copy).

GDP could increase by up to 1.3 per cent a year if workers from BME backgrounds progressed at the same rate as their white colleagues

Businesses with more than 50 employees urged to publish...

Press release: National Audit Office investigation into the Parole Board
seen at 02:30, 28 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The Chair of the Parole Board, Professor Nick Hardwick, has welcomed the publication of the National Audit Office’s findings following its investigation into the work of the Parole Board.

He said: “I ...