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05 April 2017

Press release: UK committed to helping Saudi Arabia deliver vital reforms
seen at 20:30, 5 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The UK is set to become a leading partner for Saudi Arabia in delivering its ambitious ‘Vision 2030’ programme for internal reform and modernisation.

The Prime Minister will meet King Salman of...

Press release: PM meeting with King Salman of Saudi Arabia: 5 April 2017
seen at 20:30, 5 April in News and communications (Our copy).

A Downing Street spokesperson said:

The Prime Minister and King Salman held talks on a wide range of subjects, including security and strengthening ties between businesses in Saudi Arabia and the UK...

Press release: Foreign Secretary visits Bosnia and Herzegovina
seen at 18:30, 5 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The Foreign Secretary is visiting Sarajevo to reiterate the UK’s unwavering support for Bosnia and Herzegovina and to urge the country’s political leaders to put aside ethnic divisions and implement urgent socio...

News story: Lord Bridges speech to Alliance of European Metropolitan Chambers
seen at 18:30, 5 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Thank you for inviting me to speak today and for setting up this event.

I have looked at today’s agenda and declaration, and listened to some of the discussions taking place. This is all a fantastic contribution...

Speech: Foreign Secretary Statement at Syria Conference in Brussels
seen at 16:30, 5 April in News and communications (Our copy).

I want to thank all of our co-hosts today and you in particular, Federica and the European Union as well as the seventy nations and international organisations that are here today.

Let me begin by saying...

News story: Control systems for wave energy generation: apply for funding
seen at 16:30, 5 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Up to £47,000 (excluding VAT) is available for businesses to develop advanced control systems for use in wave energy generation.

This funding call is for feasibility study proposals. It is the...

News story: Happy anniversary, payroll giving
seen at 16:30, 5 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Launched in 1987, payroll giving is a way to give to charity straight from your wages or pension without paying tax on it.

Over the course of three decades, the scheme has raised over £1.8 billion...

Press release: Security Vetting Appeals Panel appointments: April 2017
seen at 16:30, 5 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The Prime Minister has approved the appointment of four new members to the Security Vetting Appeals Panel. They are James Barron CBE, Sally Berlin, Nicholas Griffin QC and Claire Stokes, who have all been appointed...

Press release: PM meeting with King Salman of Saudi Arabia: 5 April 2017
seen at 16:30, 5 April in News and communications (Our copy).

A Downing Street spokesperson said:

The PM and King Salman held talks on a wide range of subjects, including security and strengthening ties between businesses in Saudi Arabia and the UK. The Prime...

News story: UK personnel arrive in Poland and Estonia
seen at 16:30, 5 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The British Army’s Light Dragoons have arrived in Poland as part the UK commitment to NATO’s Enhanced Forward Presence in Eastern Europe, taking the total deployment in the region to nearly 1,000.

Supporting...

Press release: Champions League final policing bolstered by £1.4million UK Government grant
seen at 16:30, 5 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added translation

The security operation surrounding the Champions League final in Cardiff has been boosted by a £1.4million contribution from UK Government, Secretary of State for Wales...

Press release: What goes bump in the night?
seen at 14:30, 5 April in News and communications (Our copy).

With traffic speeds increasing by 10 per cent after dark, night time can be a particularly vulnerable time for Highways England’s traffic officers.

In addition to faster traffic, officers have to contend...

News story: Director conduct reporting service (updated)
seen at 14:30, 5 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: The fault was not fixed over night as hoped. Information updated to reflect this

At present insolvency practitioners are unable to reset their passwords and we are aware that some people are receiving...

News story: IHAT to close at the end of June
seen at 14:30, 5 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon today announced that the Iraq Historic Allegations Team (IHAT) will officially close on 30 June 2017. This follows his decision in February to bring IHAT to an end by the ...

Speech: Foreign Secretary Statement at Syria Conference in Brussels
seen at 14:30, 5 April in News and communications (Our copy).

I want to thank all of our co-hosts today and you in particular, Federica and the European Union as well as the seventy nations and international organisations that are here today.

Let me begin by saying...

Press release: Proposals to introduce transparency to overseas-owned UK property published
seen at 14:30, 5 April in News and communications (Our copy).
new proposals would deliver the world’s first public register of the beneficial owners of overseas companies and other legal entities who own UK property National Crime Agency: “Greater transparency will ...
Speech: Chancellor at the India-UK FinTech Conference
seen at 14:30, 5 April in News and communications (Our copy).

I am delighted to be here in Mumbai – the financial capital of India – and to participate in this UK-India FinTech Conference.

This conference is symbolic of the deep and burgeoning economic partnership...

News story: Veterans’ Gateway
seen at 14:30, 5 April in News and communications (Our copy).

There is a huge network of organisations supporting the armed forces community, so finding the right one for your needs can be tricky.

Veterans’ Gateway will make it quick and easy by being your first...

Speech: Greg Hands speech at the Financial Times Brexit and beyond summit
seen at 11:30, 5 April in News and communications (Our copy).

I would like to thank the Financial Times for hosting today’s event.

This is a historic place, here at Central Hall.

In 1914, the Suffragettes – campaigning for the vote for women - met here at...

Press release: Twelve new Enterprise Zones go live
seen at 11:30, 5 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Announced in the Autumn Statement 2015, these new zones support businesses, helping budding entrepreneurs to start and established companies to grow. They offer business rates discounts and additional tax breaks...

Press release: New charity investigation: The Alternative Animal Sanctuary
seen at 11:30, 5 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The Charity Commission, the independent regulator of charities in England and Wales, has opened a statutory inquiry into The Alternative Animal Sanctuary, registered charity number 1111406. The inquiry...

Press release: UK committed to helping Saudi Arabia deliver vital reforms
seen at 11:30, 5 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The UK is set to become a leading partner for Saudi Arabia in delivering its ambitious ‘Vision 2030’ programme for internal reform and modernisation.

The Prime Minister will meet King Salman of...

Press release: Charity Commission welcomes renewed court victory over safeguarding investigation
seen at 11:30, 5 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The Charity Commission has welcomed an Upper Tribunal judgment dismissing an appeal against its decision to investigate a charity over safeguarding concerns.

The regulator placed Manchester New...

Press release: GREAT Britain campaign partners with McLaren for 2017
seen at 11:30, 5 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Government’s GREAT Britain campaign (GREAT) will see the campaign featured prominently on the McLaren-Honda MCL32 Formula 1 cars.

The partnership is designed to inspire people across the world and encourage...

Press release: Charity Commission responds to ICO issuing penalties to 11 charities
seen at 11:30, 5 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Following the Information Commissioner’s Office announcement today (5 April 2017) that it has issued monetary penalties to 11 charities for contraventions of the Data Protection Act and the Privacy and...

News story: DIT roundtable boosts UK business opportunities in Pakistan
seen at 11:30, 5 April in News and communications (Our copy).

China is supporting $51 billion of infrastructure development in Pakistan as part of the ‘China Pakistan Economic Corridor’ (CPEC) to develop key infrastructure projects like roads, railways and power stations...

Press release: Environment Agency warns landowners in East Anglia about illegal storage of waste
seen at 11:30, 5 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The warning comes from the Environment Agency after a spate of incidents across the country.

Businesses are being targeted by waste criminals looking to dispose of waste by dumping it in warehouses, industrial...

Press release: Report 06/2017: Fatal accident near David Lane tram stop
seen at 10:30, 5 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Summary

At 22:57 hrs on 15 August 2016, a member of the public was struck by a tram between David Lane and Basford tram stops on the Nottingham Express Transit (NET) system. The person sustained fatal injuries...

Press release: Waste scam warning for Lincolnshire farmers and landowners
seen at 10:30, 5 April in News and communications (Our copy).

In the last week the Environment Agency’s environmental crime team have dealt with two new incidents where farmers have been approached and asked if they want tarmac road planings that can be used to repair roads...

News story: Champions League policing bolstered by £1.4m UK Government grant
seen at 09:30, 5 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The security operation surrounding the Champions League final in Cardiff has been boosted by a £1.4million contribution from UK Government, Secretary of State for Wales Alun Cairns announced today.

Press release: New charity investigation: The Alternative Animal Sanctuary
seen at 09:30, 5 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The Charity Commission, the independent regulator of charities in England and Wales, has opened a statutory inquiry into The Alternative Animal Sanctuary, registered charity number 1111406. The inquiry...

Press release: UK commited to helping Saudi Arabia deliver vital reforms
seen at 09:30, 5 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The UK is set to become a leading partner for Saudi Arabia in delivering its ambitious “Vision 2030” programme for internal reform and modernisation.

The Prime Minister will meet King Salman of...

News story: CEN updates affecting chemical measurements March 2017
seen at 09:30, 5 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The following list of standards were published by the European Standardisation Organisation, CEN, during the period January to March 2017, some of which are relevant to chemical measurement in support of regulation...

Press release: Champions League final policing bolstered by £1.4million UK Government grant
seen at 02:30, 5 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The security operation surrounding the Champions League final in Cardiff has been boosted by a £1.4million contribution from UK Government, Secretary of State for Wales Alun Cairns announced today.