The United Kingdom believes so firmly that preventing sexual violence in conflict is the right way to move forward. So in welcoming you, can I say that I am delighted to be welcomed by Madame Bangura who will...
I am delighted to be able to join you here in Birmingham for this prestigious conference which comes on the eve of one of the most significant moments that the United Kingdom has faced for many years.
A Downing Street spokesperson said:
The Prime Minister called the German Chancellor, the President of the European Council, and the President of the European Commission earlier this evening to update...
The government has today (28 March 2017) set out the pay awards for armed forces, NHS Agenda for Change staff and doctors and dentists in line with the policy of an average 1% pay rise in 2017-18.
The...
The Campus has been established to harness new data sources and technologies to provide statistics for policy makers and businesses about the fast-moving UK economy and society. Creating this resource for the...
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The success of the 21 month, £46m project has now secured RAF Akrotiri, on the southern tip of Britain’s Sovereign Base Area on the island of Cyprus, as a first class operating...
Updated: Clarification that spare batteries and portable power sources can no longer be carried on board aircraft operating on affected routes in either cabin or hold baggage.
On Tuesday 21 March the government...
This follows a 2-year intervention by central government after an independent inspection found the accountability issues at the council.
While the team of commissioners will leave, new directions will...
I am delighted to be able to join you here in Birmingham for this prestigious conference which comes on the eve of one of the most significant moments that the United Kingdom has faced for many years.
This is the first time that WGS has been used as a diagnostic solution for managing a disease on this scale anywhere in the world. This builds on WGS based services for public health investigation of infectious...
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Announced in February by UK Prime Minister Theresa May and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the group will strengthen the trade and investment relationship between the...
Highways England operatives have recently celebrated after their safe working practices saw them reach the landmark of a million hours without injury.
Carillion, who undertake highway maintenance work...
Highways England’s A5-M1 Link, a new 2.8 mile dual carriageway to create a new junction on the M1 and improve east-west connections between the A5 and the motorway, and Central Bedfordshire Council’s Woodside...
Motorists using the M1 in the East Midlands are set to benefit from better, more reliable journeys as part of a £120m upgrade starting next week.
Highways England will be improving 7.5 miles...
Our scientists and engineers are working with partners around the globe to develop fusion as a new source of clean energy for future power stations. In partnership with industry and academia we are also developing...
Up to £325,000 is available to fund the development of innovative technologies that find new ways of integrating data into Scotland-wide healthcare processes. The aim is to improve patient care.
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The government has today (28 March 2017) set out the pay awards for armed forces, NHS Agenda for Change staff and doctors and dentists in line with the policy of an average 1% pay rise in 2016-17.
The...
Sir Michael Hintze
Sir Michael is a businessman and philanthropist. He is the founder, chief executive and senior investment officer of CQS, a London-based global multi-strategy asset manager. Prior to...
Government personnel recently took part in Exercise Joint Horizon 17 (JH17), a real world ‘mission rehearsal’ of a government response to a complex crisis in the Levant.
The exercise confirmed the capabilities...
Standing here looking at all these red benches, it feels a bit like being in the House of Lords…
Though I suspect the audience is a bit livelier!
I hope it is, let’s see what happens in the Q&...
A Downing Street spokesperson said:
The Prime Minister welcomed His Excellency Sheikh Abdullah Bin Nasser Al Thani, Prime Minister of Qatar, to Downing Street this afternoon for a bilateral meeting...
Department for International Trade event in Birmingham to showcase UK’s world leading sectors from sport and cyber security Qatari government will showcase and promote export opportunities for UK businesses...
New members are being sought for the Anglian Northern Regional Flood and Coastal Committee (RFCC) – helping shape and approve local flood defence plans, raise local levy funding and influence the future of the...
Good afternoon everyone, I hope you’ve had a great day today.
On the way here I was looking at your “LEP Factor†fliers.
If this is the LEP Factor I guess that means Graham is Simon Cowell.
A Whitby man has been handed a 12-month community order for illegally fishing for salmon and sea trout.
William Arthur Elwick, 53, of Abbot’s Road, Whitby, must now carry out 240 hours of unpaid work ...
This month’s Price Paid Data includes details of over 84,200 residential and commercial land and property sales in England and Wales lodged for registration in February 2017.
Of the 84,234 sales lodged...
Ms Alison Blackburne has been appointed Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of South Sudan in succession to Mr Tim Morris, who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Ms Blackburne...
The Education Funding Agency and Skills Funding Agency are to merge to become one body, the Secretary State for Education announced today (Tuesday 28 March).
The new, single funding agency - to...
The Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, Greg Clark, has reappointed David Currie as Chairman of the Board of the Competition and Markets Authority.
The appointment has been...
The Ministry of Justice robustly monitors all commercial contracts. In January, officials in my department notified EMS, the provider of the electronic monitoring service, of an increase in the number of alerts...
Updated: Response to IDC report on DFID’s allocation of resources
IDC report on DFID’s allocation of resourcesThis morning’s media (28 March 2017) cover the International Development Committee’s report...
National British Science Week is an annual event encouraging people to hold events to involve people in scientific activities.
The sessions were held in partnership with Science Alive which is based at...
Announced in February by UK Prime Minister Theresa May and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the group will strengthen the trade and investment relationship between the UK and Israel.
Ministers...
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SummaryWednesday 22 March – Typhoons provided close support to Iraqi troops in west Mosul, hitting three Daesh positions.
Thursday 23 March – Typhoons attacked...
Signed during a visit by M. Collet-Billon to the Ministry of Defence, the agreement begins a three year concept phase to develop future long range weapons for the British and French Navies and Air Forces. Each...
A company spun out from the University of Oxford in 2014 to develop a ‘brain’ for driverless cars has won a Financial Times ArcelorMittal Boldness in Business...
Your Excellences, ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to Birmingham, and to the second part of the Qatar-UK Trade and Investment Conference.
Following our hugely successful day in London yesterday, it is a...
LocatED has been established to acquire land and buildings across the country to help the government build 500 new free schools by 2020 and create 600,000 new school places by 2021.
Free schools...
A first of its kind, 27 of the UK’s leading maritime companies, including MJM Group and Survitec Group are expected to attend the forum which will include a UK maritime showcase.
With the UK maritime ...
Mr Speaker,
With permission I would like to make a statement on recent events in Northern Ireland.
Since the Northern Ireland Assembly election on 2 March I have been engaged in intensive talks...
A new route to upgrade a major south-west road has been proposed today (28 March 2017) by Transport Secretary Chris Grayling.
The A358 between the M5 at Taunton and the A303 Southfields will be made into...
Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) scientists are conducting trials that will enable Dstl to characterise the effectiveness of Laser Directed Energy Weapon (LDEW), in support of the LDEW Capability...
Five boaters who did not register their vessels have been landed with penalties totalling more than £5,000.
River inspectors found the boats moored on the Great Ouse, Little Ouse, Old West and...
Graduates across the country are being encouraged to apply to a fast-track programme to become the next generation of child and family social workers.
Regulations to save heavy electricity users like steel and chemical companies around £100 million a year in energy costs have been laid in parliament today.
The government expects the new measures...
Details of Academy events scheduled to May 2017
Academy event programme to May 2017PDF, 356KB, 1 page
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The Education Funding Agency and Skills Funding Agency are to merge to become one body, the Secretary State for Education announced today (Tuesday 28 March).
The new, single funding agency - to...
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has today published an update paper on its market study into digital comparison tools (DCTs).
DCTs enable consumers to compare products and services ...
Updated: Update of NaCSTO advice.
Following the tragic incident on Westminster Bridge and at the Palace of Westminster on 22 March 2017 it is important that the police security stance and the private sector...
The Biomedical Catalyst has up to £12 million to support innovative healthcare technologies and processes that could help to prevent disease or better manage and treat chronic health conditions.
...
Welsh Secretary Alun Cairns will today (Tuesday 28 March) join International Trade Secretary Liam Fox at the biggest ever Qatar-UK trade show to be held in Britain.
The investment potential of Wales and...
The Government will shortly report on its plans to make the Better Regulation system more efficient for Whitehall Departments, as it promised in response to the PAC’s report of 12 October 2016. Continuous improvement...
FTSE 350 companies asked to drive increased diversity in the workplace UK’s largest companies urged to take up McGregor-Smith Review recommendations Margot James to chair the first meeting of the new Business...
The Charity Commission has criticised the trustees of the Grail Trust (the charity) over the handling of an allegation of child abuse in the main organisation it raised funds to support, the Grail Trust...
Creating an effective front doorIn this commentary, I want to focus on what the important ingredients are for an effective front-door service – one that responds quickly and appropriately to children and child...
I think it’s fitting that the trophies being given to the winners tonight are based on an astrolabe.
It’s an ancient device used by navigators.
A tool that shows you the way even in the darkest...
On 23 March 2017, at Yeovil Magistrates Court, Ryan Hughes, of Fallowfield Drive, Newport, was fined £440 for fishing with an unlicensed instrument and fishing with more than 4 rods.
Costs of...
Letter from Chris Manners to Ed Humpherson regarding Government Expenditure and Revenue Scotland (GERS) statistics
Letter from Ed Humpherson to Chris Manners regarding Government Expenditure and Revenue Scotland (GERS) statistics
Department for International Trade event in Birmingham to showcase UK’s world leading sectors from sport and cyber security Qatari government will showcase and promote export opportunities for UK businesses...