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17 March 2017

News story: UK Commission on the Status of Women - National Statement
seen at 21:30, 17 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The head of the UK delegation to the 61st session of the Commission on the Status of Women gave the following statement on Thursday, 16 March 2017:

The United Kingdom Government is firmly committed to...

Speech: "Central African Republic needs more than just plans and pledges"
seen at 21:30, 17 March in News and communications (Our copy).

I would like to begin by welcoming President Touadera to the Council and thanking him for his briefing, as well as the other briefers for theirs.

It has been a significant twelve months for the Central...

News story: Leptospira vaccination in dogs
seen at 18:30, 17 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The VMD is aware of media reports and concerns raised on social media following cases of serious adverse events in dogs given the vaccine containing four strains of Leptospira bacteria.

The VMD receives...

Press release: Environment Agency shortlisted for UK River Prize 2017
seen at 18:30, 17 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The Environment Agency has been praised for an ambitious restoration project on Hampshire’s famous River Avon.

The agency’s ‘whole river approach’ to restoration and natural flood management impressed...

News story: Closer partnerships needed to fight serious and organised crime
seen at 18:30, 17 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Ben Wallace, speaking to an audience of law enforcement and public and private sector representatives at the Home Office’s Serious and Organised Crime Conference in Birmingham, said officers needed to share more...

News story: Army's future is secure in Brecon
seen at 18:30, 17 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Sir Michael confirmed that the Brecon Infantry Battle School will remain open, providing world-class training to 3,500 infantry soldiers each year who are preparing to become future Army leaders.

During...

Press release: Around 900 feedback on plans to widen A12 in Essex
seen at 18:30, 17 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Around 900 people have shared their views on plans to widen the A12 in Essex as part of a public consultation which closed recently.

Anyone with an interest in the work was invited to take part in the...

Press release: Planned roadworks in Devon and Cornwall : weekly summary for Monday 20 March to Sunday 26 March 2017
seen at 18:30, 17 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of the above date but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. All...

Press release: Planned roadworks in the East of England: weekly summary for Monday 20 March to Sunday 26 March 2017
seen at 18:30, 17 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of 17 March 2017 but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. All...

Press release: Planned roadworks in East Midlands: weekly summary for Monday 17 March to Sunday 26 March 2017
seen at 18:30, 17 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of 17 March but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. All our ...

Press release: Planned roadworks in Bristol, Gloucestershire, Somerset and Wiltshire : weekly summary for Monday 20 March to Sunday 26 March 2017
seen at 18:30, 17 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of the above date but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. All...

Press release: Safety scheme to replace M32 central reservation barrier in Bristol
seen at 18:30, 17 March in News and communications (Our copy).

An 11-week programme of work starts on Monday 20 March to replace the sub-standard corrugated central reservation barrier with a concrete steel barrier, making journeys safer for thousands of motorists who use...

Press release: Planned roadworks in Kent and Sussex: weekly summary for Monday 20 March to Sunday 26 March 2017
seen at 18:30, 17 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of 17 March but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. All our ...

Press release: Planned roadworks in Central Southern England: weekly summary for Monday 20 March to Sunday 26 March 2017
seen at 18:30, 17 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of 17 March 2017 but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. All...

Press release: Works starts on M11 in Essex to restrict lorry daytime overtaking
seen at 18:30, 17 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The work, which will include installing road signs along a section of the M11 in both directions between junctions 8 for Bishop’s Stortford and Stansted airport and 9 for the A11, will make journeys safer and...

Press release: Planned roadworks in and around the M25: weekly summary for Monday 20 March to Sunday 26 March 2017
seen at 18:30, 17 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of 17 March 2017 but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. All...

Business rates revaluation
seen at 16:30, 17 March in UK Statistics Authority (Our copy).

Letter from Sir Andrew Dilnot to Seema Malhotra MP regarding business rates revaluation

News story: MOD signs £14 million contract for lifesaving medical technology
seen at 16:30, 17 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The Tempus Pro monitors, designed and manufactured by Remote Diagnostic Technologies (RDT), can help facilitate emergency treatment for Royal Navy, British Army, and RAF personnel if they are injured or taken...

Speech: Amanda Spielman's speech at the Association of Colleges Ofsted conference: 'A new direction'
seen at 16:30, 17 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Thank you David. And thank you to the AoC for inviting me here today to give my first speech as Chief Inspector on post-16 education.

It was not long ago that I was working closely with the AoC from another...

News story: Foreign Secretary visits Ethiopia
seen at 16:30, 17 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson was in Ethiopia on 16 March as part of a three-day tour of east Africa. He met with Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn and Foreign Minister Workneh and discussed regional...

Press release: Response to the Home Office review of the retention and use of custody images
seen at 16:30, 17 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The use of facial images has been a regular part of policing since the development of photography led to the taking of custody images. The current use of facial images is different in that images are now digital...

News story: 30% of officers progress from the ranks
seen at 14:30, 17 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Defence Secretary, Sir Michael Fallon has revealed figures showing that almost 30% of officers in the Armed Forces progressed from the lower military ranks, as he met would-be officers at the Ministry of Defence...

News story: MOD signs £14 million contract for lifesaving medical technology
seen at 14:30, 17 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The Tempus Pro monitors, designed and manufactured by Remote Diagnostic Technologies (RDT), can help facilitate emergency treatment for Royal Navy, British Army, and RAF personnel if they are injured or taken...

News story: UK Commission on the Status of Women - National Statement
seen at 14:30, 17 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The head of the UK delegation gave the following statement to the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW):

The United Kingdom Government is firmly committed to achieving gender...

Press release: New data reveals suicide prevalence in England by occupation
seen at 14:30, 17 March in News and communications (Our copy).

ONS analysis commissioned by Public Health England (PHE) presents national suicide rates broken down by occupation for the first time in England.

An analysis of ONS suicide prevalence statistics for 2011...

News story: Defence Secretary confirms 30,000 defence jobs in South West
seen at 14:30, 17 March in News and communications (Our copy).

During the visit to Devon, Sir Michael revealed figures showing the significant contribution Defence makes to the region, with the Ministry of Defence spending billions of pounds with industry and supporting ...

Press release: Boat skipper convicted over £80 million cocaine cargo
seen at 14:30, 17 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The skipper of a fishing boat has today (Thursday 16 March) been convicted of trying to smuggle more than a tonne of cocaine into the UK.

Michael McDermott, 68, from Waterford in Ireland, was found guilty...

Speech: Amanda Spielman's speech at the Association of Colleges Ofsted conference: 'A new direction'
seen at 14:30, 17 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Thank you David. And thank you to the AoC for inviting me here today to give my first speech as Chief Inspector on post-16 education.

It was not long ago that I was working closely with the AoC from another...

News story: Accelerator face-to-face meetings: 4 April 2017 in Harwell
seen at 14:30, 17 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Book an Accelerator meeting at Harwell on 4 April 2017.

These 30-minute face-to-face meetings give you the opportunity to discuss your innovative research idea with Accelerator staff in private...

News story: Safety Recommendation document updated: G-REDL
seen at 14:30, 17 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The Safety Recommendation document relating to the accident concerning AS332L2 Super Puma, G-REDL has been updated.

Press release: A45 Tollbar End officially opened in the Midlands
seen at 11:30, 17 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The major project to create free-flowing traffic will reduce the volume of traffic using the Tollbar End roundabout by providing a two lane dual carriageway underpass link and a larger layout designed to reduce...

Press release: Major Midlands junction improvement open
seen at 11:30, 17 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The major upgrade to improve the flow of traffic at junction 19 (Catthorpe), where the M1, M6 and A14 meet, has revolutionised the journeys made by more than 150,000 vehicles through the area every day and is...

Press release: Charity Commission encourages safer giving for East Africa Crisis Appeal
seen at 11:30, 17 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The Charity Commission, the independent charity regulator for England and Wales, has released advice for those wishing to donate to help people affected by the humanitarian crisis in East Africa. This follows...

News story: MOD signs £14 million contract for lifesaving medical technology
seen at 11:30, 17 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The Tempus Pro monitors, designed and manufactured by Remote Diagnostic Technologies (RDT), can help facilitate emergency treatment for Royal Navy, British Army, and RAF personnel if they are injured or taken...

International Moenchengladbach Military Competition
seen at 10:30, 17 March in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

IMM Competition - 8 July 2017

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Press release: Check you’re selling medicines online lawfully
seen at 10:30, 17 March in News and communications (Our copy).

People selling or supplying medicines online to another country within the European Economic Area (EEA) – should ensure they follow the applicable law of that country - the Medicines and Healthcare products...

Speech: Global Britain, Global Hong Kong
seen at 09:30, 17 March in News and communications (Our copy).

It’s hard to believe, but in a couple of weeks, I will have notched up 6 months in Hong Kong. Frankly it feels more like 6 weeks since Jane and I and our daughter Emma touched down in Hong Kong to start our 4...

News story: Reimagining railways: innovation funding announced
seen at 09:30, 17 March in News and communications (Our copy).

In a message to the Railway Industry Association’s Innovation Conference, Rail Minister Paul Maynard announced up to £9 million to support UK businesses as part of a new innovation competition...