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21 February 2017

News story: Celebrating women in Whitehall: Her Majesty The Queen meets female permanent secretaries
seen at 20:30, 21 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The event held at The Queen’s Gallery at Buckingham Palace acknowledged that women are being appointed to the top of the Civil Service at the fastest rate in history.

One in 3 permanent secretary positions...

News story: Launch UK brings together UK commercial space sector
seen at 18:30, 21 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Universities and Science Minister Jo Johnson and Minister for Aviation Lord Ahmad spoke alongside the UK Space Agency CEO Katherine Courtney at the Launch UK conference at the Royal Aeronautical Society on 21...

Speech: Building a strong new partnership with Lithuania
seen at 18:30, 21 February in News and communications (Our copy).

In the coming weeks and months, Britain will embark upon the negotiations to build a strong new partnership with the European Union.

For the UK and Lithuania, that new partnership will extend beyond our...

Speech: Funding for smart parking and traffic management schemes
seen at 18:30, 21 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Good morning everyone.

I’d like to start by thanking Councillor David Harvey for the introduction and opportunity for me to speak today.

I am particularly pleased to have the opportunity to see...

News story: David Davis visits Baltic leaders to discuss future relations
seen at 18:30, 21 February in News and communications (Our copy).

A global Britain is determined to maintain its historic relations with Europe after leaving the European Union, the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, David Davis, said during meetings this week...

Speech: The UK post-Brexit: a stronger and even closer ally to Latvia
seen at 18:30, 21 February in News and communications (Our copy).

There is a well known saying in Latvia, ‘Veca mīlestība nerūs’ - old love does not rust.

And it is with a very similar sentiment that the UK is approaching the upcoming negotiations with the European ...

News story: Celebrating Women in Whitehall: Her Majesty The Queen meets Female Permanent Secretaries
seen at 18:30, 21 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The event held at The Queen’s Gallery at Buckingham Palace acknowledged that women are being appointed to the top of the Civil Service at the fastest rate in history.

One in three permanent secretary ...

Alert: Fake witness summons emails
seen at 16:30, 21 February in Crown Prosecution Service Press Releases (Our copy).
It has come to the attention of the Crown Prosecution Service that emails have been received by members of the public which falsely claim to be from the CPS. These emails include a summons to appear as a witness...
Speech: David Davis: Estonia and the UK will remain close partners after Brexit
seen at 16:30, 21 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Britain and Estonia share much in common. From our belief that healthcare should be offered to all, regardless of background, to the importance we place on the defence of western values and democracy.

News story: Civil news: tips to help you when submitting VHCC family work
seen at 16:30, 21 February in News and communications (Our copy).

We have checked through correspondence received by the VHCC family team in recent weeks and believe the following tips could help you avoid unnecessary delays.

Avoid sending documents by both email and DX...
Press release: New business champions to support rights of disabled consumers
seen at 16:30, 21 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Eleven new sector champions, who will help to tackle the issues disabled people face as consumers, have been announced by the Minister for Disabled People, Work and Health today (21 February 2017).

The...

Press release: Shoreham flood scheme enters next phase
seen at 16:30, 21 February in News and communications (Our copy).

A major flood defence scheme that will significantly reduce flood risk to over 2,300 properties in Shoreham and East Lancing has taken a step towards completion this week, with piling works at 2 of the project...

Call for papers: Reformation on the record
seen at 14:30, 21 February in News Archives - The National Archives (Our copy).

Title page of the Valor Ecclesiasticus (Church Valuation), commissioned by Henry VIII 1536 (E 344/22)

We are calling for papers on Reformation research that has been conducted using records from The National...

Archives at Night: Taking you back to the 1960s
seen at 14:30, 21 February in News Archives - The National Archives (Our copy).
Culture. Revolution. Scandal…

Archives at Night returns with a splash as we invite you to take a trip back to the 1960s!

A decade that defined a generation, the sixties in Britain brought us everything...

Call for papers for DCDC17
seen at 14:30, 21 February in News Archives - The National Archives (Our copy).

The National Archives and Research Libraries UK are delighted to announce the call for papers for this year’s Discovering Collections, Discovering Communities conference to be held between 27 and 29 November ...

Leadership award for The National Archives director
seen at 14:30, 21 February in News Archives - The National Archives (Our copy).

Carol Tullo, Director of Information Policy and Services

Last night at an award ceremony at Guildhall in London, Carol Tullo, Director of Information Policy and Services won the Whitehall and Industry ...

News story: £4 million awarded for tech which gives motorists advance notice of congestion and free parking spaces
seen at 14:30, 21 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Apps that notify motorists of congestion and free parking spaces, and real time journey information for visually impaired passengers, are just some of the projects that will receive a share of £4 million...

Speech: 'To govern is to serve': Chris Skidmore on countering fraud in government
seen at 14:30, 21 February in News and communications (Our copy).

First of all I would like to thank Lesley for her kind words and for the invitation to speak here today. This is, I believe, an important opportunity for experts from right across the UK public sector and beyond...

Press release: Network established to encourage diversity in apprenticeships
seen at 14:30, 21 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The Department for Education (DfE) has today (21 February 2017) announced that a group of employers have come together to help promote diversity within apprenticeships.

The Apprenticeship Diversity Champions...

Speech: Environment Secretary speaks at NFU conference
seen at 14:30, 21 February in News and communications (Our copy).

As you rightly say, Meurig, food and farming faces some of the biggest changes of any sector as we leave the EU.

But with change comes great opportunities for what also is by far the UK’s largest manufacturing...

Press release: Planned roadworks in Yorkshire and the Humber: summary for Monday 20 February to Sunday 26 February 2017
seen at 14:30, 21 February in News and communications (Our copy).

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

Press release: Planned roadworks in the East of England: weekly summary for Monday 20 to Sunday 26 February 2017
seen at 14:30, 21 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The following information summarises the work being carried out this coming week. It is correct as of the above date but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. All our...

News story: Famine in South Sudan
seen at 14:30, 21 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Following the declaration of famine in parts of South Sudan yesterday (Monday 20 February) – the first famine in the world for six years – there has been widespread media coverage including by the BBC, ITV, Sky...

Government response: DFID in the News
seen at 14:30, 21 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with statement from International Development Secretary Priti Patel on declaration of famine in parts of South Sudan.

Famine in South Sudan

Following the declaration of famine in parts...

Business Opportunity - Unit for Rent
seen at 11:30, 21 February in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

Unit for rent within the Paderborn Community Hub.

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News story: Prime Minister reappoints Dame Seona Reid as Tate Trustee
seen at 11:30, 21 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Dame Seona Reid retired as Director of the Glasgow School of Art in August 2013, having served since September 1999. Her time at the Glasgow School of Art was marked by a notable enhancement of the School’s research...

Press release: January 2017 Transaction Data
seen at 11:30, 21 February in News and communications (Our copy).

In January:

Land Registry completed more than 1,563,350 applications the South East topped the table of regional applications with 359,984 Birmingham topped the table of applications by local authority...
Press release: Culture Secretary Appoints New UK Anti-Doping Chair
seen at 11:30, 21 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Culture Secretary, The Rt Hon Karen Bradley MP, has appointed Trevor Pearce CBE QPM, as the new Chair of UK Anti-Doping for a term of four years, commencing on 23 February 2017.

Pearce takes over from...

News story: New government guidelines will end the practice of boomerang bosses
seen at 11:30, 21 February in News and communications (Our copy).

New government guidelines will put a stop to ‘boomerang bosses’ in the fire service.

The current practice can see senior officers retire from their job and draw on pension benefits – before being re-employed...

British Forces Germany Internal/Career Fair 04 Apr 17
seen at 10:30, 21 February in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

Before you THINK about leaving the Services why not THINK about a change of TRADE or CAP BADGE instead?

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News story: Applications open: Attorney General's London Panel of Civil Counsel
seen at 10:30, 21 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Application process open

The Attorney General has opened the application process for counsel wishing to join the London A and B Panels of the Civil Counsel.

This is a fantastic opportunity...

Speech: Big data in government: the challenges and opportunities
seen at 10:30, 21 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Ladies and Gentlemen, good morning.

I’d like to begin by thanking Reform for giving me the opportunity to address you today. I want to talk to you about the potential of big data in government - and the...

Press release: RPC releases latest report
seen at 10:30, 21 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Having reviewed 318 submissions in 2016, the RPC reports a significant overall decline in the proportion of impact assessments which were fit for purpose at first submission, coupled with a continuing...

News story: Culture Secretary Reappoints two Historic England Commissioners
seen at 10:30, 21 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Alex Balfour

Alex Balfour is a globally recognised leader in building and digital capability and optimising digital performance for sport, media, consumer and entertainment brands. Alex is currently Chief...

Press release: New appointments to the Homes and Communities Agency Board
seen at 10:30, 21 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Four new appointments to the Homes and Communities Agency’s Board have been confirmed by the Communities Secretary Sajid Javid, as the agency takes a leading role in delivering the new homes the country needs...

News story: £4 million awarded for tech which gives motorists advance notice of congestion and free parking spaces
seen at 10:30, 21 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Apps that notify motorists of congestion and free parking spaces, and real time journey information for visually impaired passengers, are just some of the projects that will receive a share of £4 million...

Press release: Jo Johnson demands tough penalties on student plagiarism
seen at 02:30, 21 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Universities Minister Jo Johnson is today (Tuesday 21 February) calling on university and student bodies to do more to deal with the spread of ‘essay mills’ - websites which provide custom written essays for ...

Press release: Record exports support Global Britain drive
seen at 02:30, 21 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Global sales of the UK’s food and drink have hit the £20 billion mark for the first time, Environment Secretary Andrea Leadsom will announce today.

New figures reveal exports grew by nearly ...