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07 March 2017

Speech: Promoting Our Prosperity
seen at 20:30, 7 March in News and communications (Our copy).

I’m delighted to join you for the final session of this conference.

Over the last two days you’ve been discussing a security landscape that is becoming increasingly unpredictable and uncertain.

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Government response: DFID in the News
seen at 18:30, 7 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added repsonse to MSI

Support for Marie Stopes International - 7 March 2017

Today (Tuesday, 7 March) the Daily Mail highlights DFID’s support for Marie Stopes, including its provision of safe ...

Barry Bennell
seen at 16:30, 7 March in Crown Prosecution Service Press Releases (Our copy).
A CPS spokesperson said: "Today, 7 March, former professional football coach Barry Bennell, 63, was informed that he has been charged with eight counts of non-recent child sexual abuse, following an investigation...
News story: Defence Minister launches new Army apprentice awards
seen at 16:30, 7 March in News and communications (Our copy).

As the largest provider of apprentices in the UK, the Ministry of Defence is celebrating the tenth National Apprenticeship Week by honouring its apprentices right across the country and across the services.

Speech: Why I'm giving education a huge boost: article by Theresa May
seen at 16:30, 7 March in News and communications (Our copy).

As we leave the European Union and begin a journey to a brighter future for our country, the mission of this government is not just to negotiate the right deal for Britain with Europe, but to deliver a...

News story: Action Counters Terrorism
seen at 16:30, 7 March in News and communications (Our copy).

With the terror threat becoming increasingly complex and varied, police are calling on communities to act on their instincts to help prevent atrocities taking place in the UK and overseas.

Today sees ...

News story: Innovative uses of data for defence staff: apply for funding
seen at 16:30, 7 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Updated image.

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has up to &pound;3 million to invest in innovative new technologies, processes and ways of operating that improve the ability of defence ...

News story: South West characterisation disposal project: New site announced
seen at 16:30, 7 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The MMO facilitated the process of the designation of the new site by the funding partners including Associated British Ports (ABP), Cattewater, Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) and Centre for Environment...

Speech: Promoting Our Prosperity
seen at 16:30, 7 March in News and communications (Our copy).

I’m delighted to join you today for the final session.

Over the last two days you’ve been discussing a security landscape that is becoming increasingly unpredictable and uncertain.

Recently the...

News story: The chicken and the egg: GLD Lawyers work on the bird flu outbreak
seen at 16:30, 7 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The end of last year saw the biggest outbreak of bird flu (avian influenza) in Europe, which was eventually spread to the UK’s shores, wetlands and poultry premises in December by migrating wildfowl. Since then...

Speech: HMCI's monthly commentary: March 2017
seen at 14:30, 7 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Two years ago, Ofsted said it would start testing inspection reliability. This was, in part, a response to sector voices, who quite reasonably thought we should know how consistent inspection judgements are. ...

Press release: 5 illegal anglers ordered to pay over £4,000 in Nottinghamshire
seen at 14:30, 7 March in News and communications (Our copy).

5 Nottinghamshire anglers have been found guilty of fishing without a licence, resulting in penalties totalling &pound;4,265 and criminal records.

Jake Munns and Jai Makanji of Nottingham, Keegan ...

Speech: What has competition ever done for us?
seen at 14:30, 7 March in News and communications (Our copy).
Who cares about competition?

I’m going to start on a downbeat note – always a great way to energise the audience! I’m going to tell you about a setback for the CMA – the Competition and Markets Authority, the...

News story: National Apprenticeship Week 2017 - as it happens
seen at 14:30, 7 March in News and communications (Our copy).
Monday, 6 March

National Apprenticeship Week launched today with Secretary of State for Education, Rt Hon Justine Greening MP addressing an audience of almost 100 apprentices and employers attending at Barclays...

Press release: Wilton flood defence scheme to be shown at public drop-in event
seen at 14:30, 7 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The Environment Agency is holding a public consultation in Wilton, near Salisbury, to explain how it plans to reduce flood risk to local homes and businesses.

The Environment Agency is keen for local ...

News story: GES Career Stories
seen at 11:30, 7 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Danny Quinn - Economic Adviser at DFID

I joined DFID as a Fast Streamer in September 2011, having successfully navigated the awful horrors of first the FSAC and then the EAC (a joke! they aren’t that ...

Queer City project exploring LGBTQ+ heritage now open
seen at 10:30, 7 March in News Archives - The National Archives (Our copy).

Queer City: London Club Culture 1918-1967 opens today with a month of tours, entertainment, talks and performances inspired by documents held by The National Archives.

The Caravan, promoted as London...

Changes in the first floor reading rooms
seen at 10:30, 7 March in News Archives - The National Archives (Our copy).

Please be aware that building works are currently taking place on site: we are constructing a versatile new events space on the first floor. These works are scheduled to be completed in mid-May 2017.

To...

Our fees are changing from 1 April 2017
seen at 10:30, 7 March in News Archives - The National Archives (Our copy).

From 1 April 2017 the fees that we charge for research, paper and digital copies of our records, and some other services, will change.

We are allowed to charge for the statutory services that we are obliged...

Speech: HMCI's monthly commentary: March 2017
seen at 10:30, 7 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Two years ago, Ofsted said it would start testing inspection reliability. This was, in part, a response to sector voices, who quite reasonably thought we should know how consistent inspection judgements are. ...

Press release: Waste firm AWM fined £125,000 for causing odour pollution
seen at 10:30, 7 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Waste firm Associated Waste Management Ltd has been fined &pound;125,000 for causing odour pollution at its sites in Leeds and Bradford.

The company was sentenced at Leeds Crown Court on 6 March 2017...

Speech: British High Commission in Lusaka celebrates International Women's Day
seen at 10:30, 7 March in News and communications (Our copy).

I am pleased to host this event, here at the British Residence, anticipating this Wednesday’s International Women’s Day. We are due to hear from our guest speaker, watch a couple of short videos, and hold a ...

Press release: Church Commissioner Appointment: Suzanne Avery
seen at 10:30, 7 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The Queen has approved that Suzanne Avery, BA, be appointed a Church Commissioner for three years effective from 2017 in succession to Harry Bimbo Hart, who resigned on 31 December 2016.

Background

Suzanne...

Press release: Colin Allar's response to the recent ofsted inspection of Oakhill STC
seen at 10:30, 7 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Colin Allars, Chief Executive of the YJB said:

“The improvements Oakhill STC has made on academic achievement, resettlement and staffing have been positively recognised by the inspection teams.

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