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13 March 2017

Press release: Alok Sharma extends his wishes for a happy Holi Festival
seen at 20:30, 13 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The festival, also known as the Festival of Colours, is now celebrated around the world both by Hindu communities and others. It is traditionally a time of personal reflection as well as a jubilant occasion.

News story: Foreign Office minister comments on UNICEF report on Syria
seen at 20:30, 13 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Minister Ellwood said:

Six years since protesters stood up to oppression in Syria, it is civilians throughout the country who are still suffering the most. I am appalled at the suffering of children...

Press release: PM meeting with Prime Minister Muscat of Malta: 13 March 2017
seen at 20:30, 13 March in News and communications (Our copy).

A Downing Street spokesperson said:

The Prime Minister met Prime Minister Muscat of Malta today, ahead of the Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey.

During the meeting, both leaders...

Speech: British High Commissioner's speech marking Commonwealth Day
seen at 20:30, 13 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Honourable Ministers, Fellow Heads of Mission and diplomatic colleagues, dear guests, including several Ghanaian Commonwealth Scholars, some of the over 1,500 such Ghanaian alumni.

We meet today on Commonwealth...

News story: Update: air strikes against Daesh
seen at 18:30, 13 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: update

Summary

Thursday 9 March – Typhoons and Tornados attacked five targets in Mosul, as well as a Daesh tunnel to the west of Kirkuk.

Friday 10 March – Typhoons provided...

News story: Secretary-General: 2018 Commonwealth Summit will reinforce a true global partnership
seen at 18:30, 13 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Leaders from more than 50 countries are expected to attend next year’s Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), which will take place during the week of 16 April 2018 in London and Windsor. For the first...

Government response: DFID in the News
seen at 18:30, 13 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with response to Daily Telegraph Climate Change article and Mail on Sunday and Daily Express stories relating to UK support for education in the Occupied Palestinian Territories.

Climate change...
News story: Avian influenza (bird flu) in winter 2016 to 2017
seen at 18:30, 13 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to reflect the latest outbreak situation, including the new 'targeted approach' to housing.

Avian influenza (bird flu) is a disease of birds. The H5N8 strain of the disease has been found...

Speech: Speech by the British Ambassador Thomas Carter, at the Queen’s Birthday Party in Guatemala City
seen at 16:30, 13 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added translation

Today we are celebrating the 91st birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. A few weeks ago, she celebrated 65 years on the throne. She is now the longest reigning monarch...

Press release: PM: Summit will set out future for a vibrant and diverse Commonwealth
seen at 16:30, 13 March in News and communications (Our copy).
Commonwealth Summit to be held in London and Windsor in April 2018 venues will include Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle Foreign Secretary and Home Secretary to lead new ministerial group on the summit...
Speech: "Justice for Daesh’s crimes not only empowers survivors, but can also unite communities and build a sustainable peace for all."
seen at 16:30, 13 March in News and communications (Our copy).

At this event we are displaying the unity and diversity that Daesh seeks to destroy. We’re going to hear from a survivor, an advocate, and government and UN representatives; from men and women from different ...

News story: Fees payable for transfers of property in different ownership
seen at 16:30, 13 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Where a single transfer form is used to effect the transfer of different properties owned by different proprietors, or a single owner transfers separate properties to different transferees, a separate fee is ...

Press release: Commonwealth Day Statement
seen at 16:30, 13 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson said:

Commonwealth Day will be celebrated across the globe, in the fifty-two diverse nations that make up this unique organisation. This year’s theme of ‘A Peace-Building...

Speech: "More than 20 million men, women and children risk starving to death in the next six months."
seen at 16:30, 13 March in News and communications (Our copy).

I would like to begin by thanking Stephen for his briefing. As well as for his initiative and stamina in confronting the toughest humanitarian challenges that the world present. And through him, may I pay tribute...

Speech: "The people of Afghanistan have suffered for too long; the human cost simply has been too high."
seen at 16:30, 13 March in News and communications (Our copy).

I thank Special Representative Yamamoto for his briefing and for all his and UNAMA’s work in Afghanistan. You have the United Kingdom’s continued full support.

But I also want to pay a particular tribute...

News story: Commonwealth Day Message by Her Majesty The Queen, Head of the Commonwealth
seen at 16:30, 13 March in News and communications (Our copy).

This Commonwealth Day, a baton will set out from Buckingham Palace and begin a long and extraordinary journey. Over the next twelve months, the Baton will visit people living in the nations and territories of...

News story: Veterans UK Customer Satisfaction Survey 2017
seen at 16:30, 13 March in News and communications (Our copy).

At Veterans UK (part of Defence Business Services) we are always trying to improve the services we deliver to our customers. One of the best ways to understand how we can make improvements is to ask the people...

News story: Agreement with Panama on tackling serious and organised crime
seen at 16:30, 13 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The UK has signed an agreement with Panama for the 2 countries to work more closely than ever to combat the threat posed by serious and organised crime.

The Security Minister, Ben Wallace, met Jonattan...

News story: Chair of Youth Social Action Review announced
seen at 16:30, 13 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Steve Holliday, former chief executive of National Grid plc, will lead the review which was announced in December last year. The Review will be looking at how to increase participation in full-time social action...

Speech: Commonwealth Day speech by British High Commissioner to Seychelles
seen at 14:30, 13 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Distinguished guests, diverse members of the Commonwealth. Thank you for joining us for this flag raising ceremony at which we celebrate our membership of this great global institution that connects us with 2...

News story: Small British communications business increases staff by 10%
seen at 14:30, 13 March in News and communications (Our copy).
Background

Kindred has just over 70 members of staff and over the last few years around 20% of their work has come from HM Government.

Kindred have been contracted to work on a large variety of campaigns...

News story: Cyber Security Services framework goes live
seen at 14:30, 13 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Cyber Security Services 2 is the second joint venture with the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), the UK government’s National Technical Authority for Information Assurance.

The framework offers a...

Press release: Charity regulator consults on its approach to organisations promoting complementary and alternative medicines
seen at 14:30, 13 March in News and communications (Our copy).

A consultation on how the charity regulator should approach registering organisations that promote complementary and alternative medicines (CAM) opens today (Monday 13 March). The consultation is part ...

News story: Energy Minister officially opens new gas power station
seen at 14:30, 13 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Operated by Carrington Power, a subsidiary of ESB, the site is located 12km south of Manchester City Centre and uses natural gas to generate enough power to meet the electricity needs of more than one million...

Press release: UK continues to lead on Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict
seen at 14:30, 13 March in News and communications (Our copy).

At an event in the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, the Prime Minister’s Special Representative on Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict, Baroness Anelay, announced new steps to build on the first five years...

Sham marriage gang sentenced
seen at 11:30, 13 March in Crown Prosecution Service Press Releases (Our copy).
A gang who flew Lithuanian brides into the UK as part of an immigration scam have today (10 March) been sentenced at Croydon Crown Court.
News story: Advice on coming to court
seen at 11:30, 13 March in News and communications (Our copy).

You can use our Court & Tribunal Finder service to find local court or tribunal contact details, facilities provided, parking information, and opening hours.

You should also be aware of ...

Press release: Event to mark Perry Barr & Witton flood scheme milestone
seen at 11:30, 13 March in News and communications (Our copy).

On Friday 10 March 2017, the Environment Agency held a public event to mark the end of the first phase of works to help reduce the risk of flooding in Perry Barr and Witton.

This is a key milestone in...

Software Developer Higher Apprenticeship: applications open
seen at 10:30, 13 March in News Archives - The National Archives (Our copy).

We have an exciting opportunity for anyone who is looking to develop their skills at one of the world’s leading digital archives.

The National Archives is looking for motivated and creative individuals...

Domesday loan to Lincoln Castle
seen at 10:30, 13 March in News Archives - The National Archives (Our copy).

Extract from the Domesday book for Lincolnshire

One of the earliest surviving public records – Domesday Book – will be loaned to Lincoln Castle as part of a major exhibition for 2017.

The...

News story: Focus on driving excellence in the nuclear sector
seen at 10:30, 13 March in News and communications (Our copy).

NSAN was established by nuclear employers and government to address the skills challenges facing the nuclear sector. It provides a forum in which organisations can come together to discuss these challenges and...

Press release: Qatar trade event underlines government commitment to an economy that works for all parts of uk
seen at 10:30, 13 March in News and communications (Our copy).
Department for International Trade event in Birmingham to showcase UK’s world leading sectors from sport and cyber security to healthcare and education Qatari government will showcase and promote export opportunities...
News story: Verbal attack on MMO officers results in Public Order prosecution
seen at 10:30, 13 March in News and communications (Our copy).

On 7 March 2017 Edward Blake (General Manager of Ventnor Haven Fishery) pleaded guilty to breaches of the Public Order Act at Newport Combined Court on the Isle of Wight.

The court heard how on 1 September...

News story: Partial collapse of a wall onto open railway lines, Liverpool
seen at 10:30, 13 March in News and communications (Our copy).

At around 17:38 hrs on 28 February 2017, part of a wall beside the railway between Liverpool Lime Street and Edge Hill stations, collapsed onto tracks running through a cutting.

An electric passenger ...

Press release: PM: Summit will set out future for a vibrant and diverse Commonwealth
seen at 09:30, 13 March in News and communications (Our copy).
Commonwealth Summit to be held in London and Windsor in April 2018 venues will include Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle Foreign Secretary and Home Secretary to lead new ministerial group on the summit...
News story: Follow companies for free
seen at 09:30, 13 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Main image added.

Follow is part of our free Companies House Service.

Instant updates

Follow lets you receive email alerts of company transactions. The alert tells you instantly...

Press release: Planned roadworks in Central Southern England: weekly summary for Monday 13 March to Sunday 19 March 2017
seen at 09:30, 13 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of 10 March 2017 but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. All...

Press release: Planned roadworks in Kent and Sussex: weekly summary for Monday 13 March to Sunday 19 March 2017
seen at 09:30, 13 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of 10 March 2017 but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. All...

Press release: Planned roadworks in Yorkshire and the Humber: summary for Monday 13 March to Sunday 19 March 2017
seen at 09:30, 13 March 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 10 March and could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. All...

Press release: Planned roadworks in Bristol, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Devon: weekly summary for Monday 13 March to Sunday 19 March 2017
seen at 09:30, 13 March in News and communications (Our copy).

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

Press release: Government funds school resource for drug and alcohol prevention
seen at 02:30, 13 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The programme helps equip young people with the life skills and resilience to deal with the challenges they face with alcohol and drugs.

Mentor UK has been awarded a new 3 year contract, jointly funded...

Press release: Commonwealth Day 2017 and the Commonwealth Summit 2018
seen at 02:30, 13 March in News and communications (Our copy).
Commonwealth Summit to be held in London and Windsor in April 2018 Venues will include Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle Foreign Secretary and Home Secretary to lead new Ministerial Group on the Summit...