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17 May 2017

Speech: Tackling corruption is a task for everyone
seen at 20:30, 17 May in News and communications (Our copy).

It is my pleasure to welcome you to this National Launch of the Chatham House study on the Collective Action on Corruption in Nigeria: A Social Norms Approach to Connecting Society and Institutions commissioned...

Press release: PM statement following Enda Kenny's resignation: 17 May 2017
seen at 20:30, 17 May in News and communications (Our copy).

Prime Minister Theresa May said:

Enda has been a strong and consistent friend to the UK and I want to thank him for all he has done to maintain the unique and close spirit of cooperation between our...

News story: Our Economists talking about the exciting opportunities in the Government Economic Service
seen at 18:30, 17 May in News and communications (Our copy).

For a flavour of what you can do as an government economist , check out these great mini career stories here:

I’m currently in my first role at the Department for Transport working on rail demand...

News story: UK welcomes steps towards new government in Macedonia
seen at 18:30, 17 May in News and communications (Our copy).

There has been a political crisis in Macedonia since 2015. Early elections took place in December last year, but government formation has been delayed. The decision of President Ivanov to grant a mandate to ...

News story: World War 1 soldier who was killed in the Battle of the Somme finally laid to rest a century later
seen at 16:30, 17 May in News and communications (Our copy).

Private Henry Parker, 5th Battalion The Yorkshire Regiment, has finally been laid to rest after he was killed in action during the Battle of the Somme on 26 September 1916, just 3 days short of his 23rd birthday...

News story: Vehicle data platform merger faces in-depth investigation
seen at 14:30, 17 May in News and communications (Our copy).

The companies both supply vehicle maintenance and repair information platforms across the UK and the Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA) initial investigation found that they are the 2 main suppliers of...

News story: Bona Vacantia Division moves to Croydon
seen at 11:30, 17 May in News and communications (Our copy).

Anyone who wishes to send a letter to the Bona Vacantia Division after 22 May should address the correspondence to BVD, PO Box 2119, Croydon, CR90 9QU.

Anyone who corresponds with the Division using DX...

Press release: New charity investigation: The Jack Raine Community Foundation
seen at 10:30, 17 May 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 Jack Raine Community Foundation, registered charity number 1106701. The inquiry...

News story: Government shareholding in Lloyds Banking Group
seen at 09:30, 17 May in News and communications (Our copy).

The trading plan announced in October 2016 has ended following the final sale of the government’s shares in Lloyds Banking Group (Lloyds). As a result, Lloyds have informed the market this morning (17 May 2017...

News story: Government Chemist hosts international food allergy meeting
seen at 09:30, 17 May in News and communications (Our copy).

The Government Chemist hosted a meeting of the University of Manchester Food Allergy Network, MFAN, at LGC on 11 April 2017. The meeting attracted 27 delegates from very relevant organisations in the allergen...

News story: GC team delivers successful annual postgraduate training course
seen at 09:30, 17 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Introduction

The Government Chemist Team organised and delivered, on behalf of the Association of Public Analysts Educational Trust, the annual week-long course ‘Analysis and Examination of Foods’ at the University...