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28 April 2017

Press release: PM meeting with European Commission President Juncker: 27 April 2017
seen at 20:30, 28 April in News and communications (Our copy).

A Downing Street spokesperson said:

The Prime Minister had a constructive meeting this evening with President Juncker of the European Commission.

Following the UK’s letter of notification...

Speech: PM statement following talks with Japanese Prime Minister Abe: 28 April 2017
seen at 18:30, 28 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The United Kingdom’s relationship with Japan is vital to our prosperity and security.

And the fact that Prime Minister Abe is the first world leader I have hosted at Chequers underlines that fact. And...

Speech: Foreign Secretary statement at the UNSC meeting on North Korea
seen at 18:30, 28 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The Foreign Secretary said:

Thank You Mr President.

The United Nations Charter defines the supreme task of this Council as the maintenance of peace and international security. There could...

News story: Journée de souvenir dédiée à toutes les victimes de la guerre chimique
seen at 18:30, 28 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Chaque année, la communauté internationale s’interrompt le 29 avril pour se souvenir des victimes des guerres chimiques. L’ONU promeut une prise de conscience internationale et appelle à agir contre ces armes...

Domesday loan to Lincoln Castle
seen at 16:30, 28 April 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...

‘Somme Tales’ wins international media award
seen at 16:30, 28 April in News Archives - The National Archives (Our copy).

Frosti works on painting the animation film set

‘Somme Tales’, a multimedia education project by The National Archives in which a stop-motion animation was made by 16- to 19-year-olds, yesterday...

We are closed this weekend and bank holiday Monday
seen at 16:30, 28 April in News Archives - The National Archives (Our copy).

Please note that we are closed throughout the coming weekend as well as on May bank holiday Monday.

The National Archives will close at 17:00 on Friday 28 April and reopen at 09:00 on Tuesday 2 May.

Press release: Change of Governor of Anguilla
seen at 16:30, 28 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Mr Tim Foy OBE has been appointed Governor of Anguilla in succession to Ms Christina Scott. Mr Foy will take up his appointment in August 2017.

Curriculum Vitae Full name: Tim Foy OBE...
Press release: British High Commission Abuja celebrates Queen Elizabeth II at 91
seen at 16:30, 28 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The British High Commission Abuja on Wednesday, 26th April marked the 91st birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and celebrated the strong partnership between the UK and Nigeria. More than 500 guests attended...

News story: Vaccination for Meningitis B at University of Surrey
seen at 16:30, 28 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Public Health England (PHE) is working closely with NHS partners following 3 confirmed cases of meningitis among students at the University of Surrey.

Sadly one of the students died while travelling home...

AWS Bank Holiday Closure
seen at 14:30, 28 April in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

AWS Offices

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VLO Office Opening Hours
seen at 14:30, 28 April in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

Revised opening hours from 02 May 17.

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Press release: Avian Flu measures to be relaxed in England from 15 May
seen at 14:30, 28 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Measures currently in place to reduce the risk of Avian Influenza in England will be lifted from 15 May 2017 following the latest risk assessment from Defra, the UK Chief Veterinary Officer has announced.

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Strategic export controls: licensing statistics, 1 October to 31 December 2016
seen at 11:30, 28 April in UK Statistics Authority (Our copy).

This document reports a breach of the Code of Practice for Official Statistics, or the relevant Pre-release Access to Official Statistics Orders, to which the Code applies as if it included these orders.

News story: Avian influenza (bird flu) in winter 2016 to 2017
seen at 11:30, 28 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to reflect latest announcement on avian flu restrictions.

Avian influenza (bird flu) is a disease of birds. The H5N8 strain of the disease has been found in the UK in farmed and wild birds...

VLO Office opening hours
seen at 10:30, 28 April in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

From 2nd May

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27 April 2017

News story: Armed Forces Minister attends EU meeting
seen at 18:30, 27 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Minister of State for the Armed Forces Mike Penning has attended an EU informal meeting in Malta, alongside Defence Ministers from across the EU.

Ministers from the 28 EU countries discussed the EU’s ...

News story: National Citizen Service (NCS) Bill receives Royal Assent
seen at 18:30, 27 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The National Citizen Service Bill has today received Royal Assent.

Together the Act and Royal Charter are designed to make sure NCS is delivered efficiently, effectively and transparently.

The...

Press release: Digital Economy Bill receives Royal Assent
seen at 18:30, 27 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The Bill introduces measures to modernise the UK for enterprise. The measures have been designed to:

empower consumers and ensure everyone has access to broadband wherever they live build a better infrastructure...
News story: Criminal Finances Bill receives Royal Assent
seen at 18:30, 27 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The Criminal Finances Act 2017 will give law enforcement agencies and partners, further capabilities and powers to recover the proceeds of crime, tackle money laundering, tax evasion and corruption, and combat...

Press release: Northern Ireland Act 2017 receives Royal Assent
seen at 18:30, 27 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The Northern Ireland (Ministerial Appointments and Regional Rates) Act 2017, introduced by the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland last week, has today received Royal Assent.

The Act sets a...

Speech: High Commissioner's speech at the Queen's Birthday Party
seen at 16:30, 27 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The last 12 months have been an extraordinary period in modern British political history. On 24th June the British people woke up to the momentous news that they had voted to leave the European Union after over...

Press release: Formal Northern Ireland Talks to resume after General Election
seen at 16:30, 27 April in News and communications (Our copy).

At roundtable discussions today involving the UK Government, the parties capable of forming an Executive and the Irish Government, it was agreed that formal talks to establish an Executive will be paused until...

News story: Kitesurfer rescued from Bideford Bay
seen at 14:30, 27 April in News and communications (Our copy).

On Monday night (24 April) we received a 999 call from a member of the public reporting a kite surfer in difficulty in Bideford Bay.

The UK Coastguard search and rescue helicopter took this great birds...

News story: CMA announces new Northern Ireland representative
seen at 14:30, 27 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Robert was previously a sector regulation manager in the Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA) Belfast office and had particular responsibility for managing the concurrent competition arrangements with the...

Press release: Spring Viraemia of Carp (SVC) disease outbreak confirmed in Warwickshire
seen at 10:30, 27 April in News and communications (Our copy).

An outbreak of the SVC disease has been confirmed at Arden Lakes, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire.

The site is now subject to statutory controls to prevent or limit the spread of the disease. ...

News story: Track worker near miss incident, Ascot
seen at 10:30, 27 April in News and communications (Our copy).

At around 01:30 hrs on 7 April, two track workers narrowly avoided being struck by a train at Ascot station. They climbed out of the way, onto platform 1, with little time to spare. Equipment they had placed ...

Press release: Drivers advised to plan journeys ahead of Bike4Life charity bike event
seen at 09:30, 27 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Drivers are advised to plan their journeys and allow extra time as around 5,000 motorcyclists take part in the Midlands Air Ambulance Charity’s seventh annual Bike4Life event between Shrewsbury and RAF Cosford...

News story: Accelerator innovation network event: autonomous last mile resupply
seen at 09:30, 27 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Registration for the event on 23 May 2017 is now open.

Suppliers attending the event will be able to hear presentations about the autonomous last mile resupply themed competition which seeks...

26 April 2017

Speech: "The people of South Sudan are fed up of pledges and fed up of promises. They need action."
seen at 22:30, 26 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Thank you Madam President. And thank you David, and Gorgui, for your briefings.

And I want to start by complementing David and the whole UNMISS team for the steps that you have taken to enhance the Mission...

Press release: PM meeting with European Commission President: 27 April 2017
seen at 22:30, 26 April in News and communications (Our copy).

A No 10 spokesperson said:

The PM had a constructive meeting this evening with President Juncker of the European Commission.

Following the UK’s letter of notification under Article 50, she...

News story: Tracking the status and events of a trade mark
seen at 18:30, 26 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The service is renamed as ‘Track a trade mark’ and will replace the current trade mark eAlerts service. This is a free tracking service which notifies you via email of specific events occurring to a trade mark...

News story: SU and international partners endorse new guidelines on duty of care
seen at 18:30, 26 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The development of the ‘Voluntary Guidelines on the Duty of Care to Seconded Civilian Personnel’ was led by the Stabilisation Unit (SU), in close consultation with a number of international partners. The document...

News story: Cassini spacecraft poised for ‘Grand Finale’
seen at 18:30, 26 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The dives are the beginning of a dramatic end to the mission. After more than a decade of ground-breaking discoveries, and with little fuel left, it has been decided to end the mission by plunging it into Saturn...

News story: Videos, webinars, e-learning, and emails if you're self-employed
seen at 18:30, 26 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: New webinars added and updates made to the times and dates of the exisitng webinars.

Videos

YouTube videos:

Self Assessment

Short videos on Self Assessment help and deadlines.

News story: Webinars, e-learning, emails and videos on employing people
seen at 18:30, 26 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: New webinars added and updates made to the times and dates of the exisitng webinars.

E-learning

Are you taking on staff and running a payroll? Get help here from our online guide Becoming an...

News story: Webinars, e-learning, videos and other help for landlords
seen at 18:30, 26 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Updates made to times and dates of webinars.

E-learning

Read the Letting out a property online guide if you want to let out a property to a tenant and become a landlord.

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News story: Videos, webinars, e-learning and emails on VAT
seen at 18:30, 26 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: New video added and updates made to times and dates of webinars.

Videos

YouTube videos:

Should you charge VAT VAT record keeping How to submit your VAT return online...
News story: Webinars and e-learning for anti-money laundering
seen at 18:30, 26 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: New webinars added and updates made to the times and dates of the exisitng webinars.

Webinars

Webinars can last for up to an hour. You can ask questions during the presentation and get answers ...

News story: Agent toolkits, digital meetings, webinars, e-learning and videos
seen at 18:30, 26 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Updated Agent talking Points, new webinars added.

Agent toolkits

HMRC have 20 Agent Toolkits available for you to download and use. They are a free online resource aimed at helping you to avoid...

News story: Videos and webinars about tax credits
seen at 16:30, 26 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Video

Find out about tax credits checks This YouTube video created by HMRC explains:

how they’ll contact you to check your tax credits why your details are being checked what you need to do...
News story: Tracking the status and events of a trade mark
seen at 16:30, 26 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The service is renamed as ‘Track a trade mark’ and will replace the current trade mark eAlerts service. This is a free tracking service which notifies you via email of specific events occurring to a trade mark...

News story: 2017 Clinical Excellence Awards closed
seen at 14:30, 26 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The 2017 National Clinical Excellence Awards round closed at 5pm on Tuesday 25 April 2017.

We received over 1,200 new and renewal applications.

The volume of applications for new awards means ...

Press release: New charity investigation: ANO
seen at 11:30, 26 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 ANO, registered charity number 1155123. The inquiry was opened on 3 April 2017.

25 April 2017

News story: CMA provisional decision on ICE/Trayport agreement
seen at 18:30, 25 April in News and communications (Our copy).

In March following a challenge by Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (ICE), the Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) upheld the CMA’s findings that the merger between the 2 results in a loss of competition and...

Press release: Privy Council appointments: Gavin Barwell and Mel Stride
seen at 18:30, 25 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The Queen has been pleased to approve that Gavin Laurence Barwell MP and Melvyn John Stride MP be sworn of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy Council.

News story: Videos and webinars about tax credits
seen at 16:30, 25 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Video

A YouTube video will be available on Wednesday 26 April 2017.

It will explain:

how HMRC will contact you to check your tax credits why your details are being checked what you need to...
News story: CMA provisional decision on ICE/Trayport agreement
seen at 16:30, 25 April in News and communications (Our copy).

In March following a challenge by Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (ICE), the Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) upheld the CMA’s findings that the merger between the 2 results in a loss of competition and...

News story: New Commissioner for the Equality and Human Rights Commission
seen at 14:30, 25 April in News and communications (Our copy).

On 21 April 2017 the Minister for Women and Equalities Justine Greening confirmed her decision to appoint Lord Shinkwin as a new Commissioner for the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC). Lord Kevin Shinkwin...

Press release: Change of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Kuwait
seen at 14:30, 25 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Mr Michael Davenport MBE has been appointed Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the State of Kuwait in succession to Mr Matthew Lodge, who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Mr Davenport ...

News story: South Eastern franchise public consultation events cancelled
seen at 14:30, 25 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Events planned as part of the public consultation for the South Eastern franchise have been cancelled following the announcement of a general election on 8 June.

The following events will now not take...

Press release: March 2017 Transaction Data
seen at 11:30, 25 April in News and communications (Our copy).

In March:

HM Land Registry completed more than 1,796,050 applications the South East topped the table of regional applications with 414,647 Birmingham topped the table of applications by local authority...
News story: Animal medicines seizure: R & J Smith, Valley Veterinary Centre
seen at 10:30, 25 April in News and communications (Our copy).

R & J Smith, Valley Veterinary Centre, Galston, Ayrshire. The following products were seized as they are not authorised in the UK:

1 x 100ml Ascorbic Acid Injection

1 x 50ml...

Speech: It’s good to talk. It’s good to listen.
seen at 10:30, 25 April in News and communications (Our copy).

New guidance for doctors about maintaining confidentiality comes into force today.

I very much welcome this revised guidance from the General Medical Council, (GMC) and believe it will play an ...

Job Opportunity: Berlin
seen at 09:30, 25 April in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

British Defence Staff Administrative Assistant/Driver

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Speech: High Commissioner's speech at the Queen's Birthday Party, Brunei 2017
seen at 09:30, 25 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Bahrin bin Abdullah, Minister of Development at the Prime Minister’s Office and Yang Mulia Pengiran Datin Hajah Noorsiah binte Pengiran Hamdan

Pengiran Pengiran...

Speech: High Commissioner's speech at the 2017 Queen's Baton Relay opening event, Lusaka
seen at 09:30, 25 April in News and communications (Our copy).

We are today celebrating the arrival of the Queen’s Baton to Zambia. The 2018 Queen’s Baton Relay was launched on 13 March at Buckingham Palace by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II as part of Commonwealth Day celebrations...

24 April 2017

Press release: Foreign Office response to US sanctions on individuals connected with the Asad regime’s chemical weapons programme
seen at 21:30, 24 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Responding to the US decision, Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson said:

The UK welcomes US action to sanction individuals connected to the use of chemical weapons in Syria. The abhorrent attack on Khan...

Statement to Parliament: Sky / Fox Merger
seen at 16:30, 24 April in News and communications (Our copy).

On Thursday 16 March I intervened in the proposed acquisition of Sky by 21 Century Fox on the media public interest grounds of media plurality and commitment to broadcasting standards by issuing a European Intervention...

News story: Update: air strikes against Daesh
seen at 16:30, 24 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: update

Summary

Thursday 20 April – Typhoons supported Syrian Democratic Forces, striking a Daesh-held building north-west of Raqqa, and a mortar team hiding in a tunnel in the east of ...

Letter to the leaders of major UK political parties
seen at 14:30, 24 April in UK Statistics Authority (Our copy).

Letter from Sir David Norgrove to the leaders of major UK political parties

News story: Send and receive bigger files with our online services
seen at 14:30, 24 April in News and communications (Our copy).

When customers send us documents via our online services, they can now send us files that are up to 20MB. This is an increase from the previous file size limit of 10MB.

The types of documents customers...

Press release: Dr Fox: English goods are 'in demand' across the world
seen at 11:30, 24 April in News and communications (Our copy).

From strawberries and cream to cheddar cheese and gin, typically English products are proving popular internationally.

This comes as the Department for International Trade has sought to open up new markets...

Press release: RACE DRIVEN to support driverless cars
seen at 10:30, 24 April in News and communications (Our copy).

RACE – UKAEA’s state of the art robotics technology centre at Culham Science Centre – is to consolidate its position as a test site for driverless cars as a number of major investments in this area were announced...

Press release: Dr Fox: English goods are 'in demand' across the world
seen at 09:30, 24 April in News and communications (Our copy).

From strawberries and cream to cheddar cheese and gin, typically English products are proving popular internationally.

This comes as the Department for International Trade has sought to open up new markets...

Press release: RACE DRIVEN to support driverless cars
seen at 09:30, 24 April in News and communications (Our copy).

RACE – UKAEA’s state of the art robotics technology centre at Culham Science Centre – is to consolidate its position as a test site for driverless cars as a number of major investments in this area were announced...

23 April 2017

Press release: Holy Cross bomb discovery
seen at 14:30, 23 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Rt Hon James Brokenshire, MP said:

I am sickened by this incident with dissident republican terrorists placing a bomb close to a primary school in north Belfast. This shows their wanton disregard for...

22 April 2017

Press release: Dr Fox: English goods are 'in demand' accross the world
seen at 09:30, 22 April in News and communications (Our copy).

From strawberries and cream to cheddar cheese and gin, typically English products are proving popular internationally.

This comes as the Department for International Trade has sought to open up new markets...

21 April 2017

Press release: Cornwall waste disposer prosecuted for illegally storing asbestos
seen at 22:30, 21 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The owner of a Cornish waste disposal business has been ordered to pay almost &pound;80,000 in fines and costs for illegally storing and treating waste including asbestos at a site near Penzance.

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Press release: Foreign Secretary appoints new Independent Governors of the Westminster Foundation for Democracy
seen at 21:30, 21 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs Boris Johnson has appointed Thomas Hughes and Susan Inglish as Independent Governors of the Westminster Foundation for Democracy. They succeed departing...

Press release: Natural England Board members re-appointed
seen at 21:30, 21 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Andrea Leadsom, has reappointed Julia Aglionby, Andy Clements, Teresa Dent and Simon Lyster for second terms to the Board of Natural England.

News story: Culture Secretary Extends the Terms of Three Board Members of UK Anti-Doping
seen at 20:30, 21 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Professor John Brewer

John is Head of the School of Sport, Health and Applied Science at St Mary’s University, Twickenham, and former Chair of British Ski and Snowboard. He began his career as Head of Sports...

News story: Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport Reappoints Three Board Members and Extends the Terms of Three Board Members of the British Film Institute (BFI).
seen at 20:30, 21 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The Rt Hon Karen Bradley MP has reappointed Pete Czernin, Jonathan Ross OBE and Andrea Wong for terms of four years, ending on 25 February 2021, and has extended the terms of Tom Hooper, Matthew Justice and Lisbeth...

News story: VisitEngland Trustee Reappointed
seen at 20:30, 21 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Sarah Stewart is the Chief Executive of NewcastleGateshead Initiative, the destination marketing organisation responsible for inspiring people to visit and to live, learn, work and invest in and around NewcastleGateshead...

News story: Lord Robert Smith named new chairman of the British Business Bank
seen at 20:30, 21 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Business Minister Margot James has today (21 April 2017) announced the appointment of the Lord Smith of Kelvin as the new non-executive chairman of the British Business Bank.

Lord Robert Smith joins the...

News story: The Prime Minister reappoints three trustees of the British Museum
seen at 20:30, 21 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Patricia Cumper MBE

Patricia Cumper is an award-winning playwright, producer, director, arts administrator and cultural leader who is a passionate advocate for the arts, particularly the BAME arts sector. She...

Press release: Culture Secretary appoints Dame Katherine Grainger as new chair of UK Sport
seen at 20:30, 21 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Dame Katherine Grainger has been appointed as the new chair of UK Sport for a term of four years, Sports Minister Tracey Crouch confirmed today.

The former rower is Britain’s most decorated female Olympic...

News story: Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport Appoints Lis Astall as Interim Chair of UK Sport
seen at 20:30, 21 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Lis was born in the Channel Islands and educated at Jersey Ladies College before going to the London School of Economics (LSE) where she gained a BA Hons in French, Economics and Politics. She also studied at...

Press release: Dr Fox: English goods are 'in demand' accross the world
seen at 20:30, 21 April in News and communications (Our copy).

From strawberries and cream to cheddar cheese and gin – staple products of any English summer party – are proving popular internationally.

This comes as the Department for International Trade has sought...

News story: Acas council reappointments confirmed
seen at 20:30, 21 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The reappointment to the Acas Council of the 4 members has been confirmed today (21 April 2017) by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.

Acas provides free and impartial information...

News story: Appointment of Alan Wood as a member of the Youth Justice Board
seen at 20:30, 21 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Alan Wood was the Chair of the Youth Custody Improvement Board (YCIB), which was set up to explore and report on the current state of the youth custodial estate, and recommend how the system could be improved...

News story: Innovate UK appointments confirmed
seen at 20:30, 21 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The appointments of Gerard Grech, Priya Guha and Simon Devonshire have been confirmed today (21 April 2017) by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.

Innovate UK finds and drives...

Speech: Queen's Birthday Party 2017 in Tirana
seen at 20:30, 21 April in News and communications (Our copy).

“Zoti Kryetar i Parlamentit, Ministra, Shkëlqesi, zonja dhe zotërinj Kam kënaqësinë t’ju mikpres në ditën tonë kombëtare në të cilën festojmë ditëlindjen e nëntëdhjetë-e-një të Madhërisë së Saj, Mbretëreshës. ...

News story: New Commissioner for the Equality and Human Rights Commission
seen at 20:30, 21 April in News and communications (Our copy).

On 21 April 2017 the Minister for Women and Equalities Justine Greening confirmed her decision to appoint Lord Shinkwin as the new Commissioner for the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC). Lord Kevin ...

Press release: Government confirms funding for EU students for 2018 to 2019
seen at 18:30, 21 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The government has today (21 April 2017) confirmed that EU students will continue to remain eligible for undergraduate, master’s, postgraduate and advanced learner financial support in academic year 2018 to 2019...

News story: Statement on the Sky / Fox merger media public interest consideration process
seen at 18:30, 21 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, Karen Bradley, today confirmed that, following discussion with the parties, Ofcom, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) and the Propriety and Ethics...

Press release: Hitting the high note: government targets lucrative Chinese music industry
seen at 18:30, 21 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added translation

The government is set to launch a ‘Music Mission’ to China to tap into the lucrative Chinese music market - worth &pound;134 million in 2015 – and has announced the latest...

Press release: Businesses recognised for enterprise excellence on Queen's birthday
seen at 18:30, 21 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Six businesses in Wales recognised for enterprise excellence on Her Majesty’s 91st birthday

Established in 1965, the Queen’s Awards for Enterprise celebrates the UK’s small and medium sized businesses...
Press release: Business Secretary announces Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund investments
seen at 18:30, 21 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Funding will focus on 6 key areas: healthcare and medicine robotics and artificial intelligence batteries for clean and flexible energy storage self-driving vehicles manufacturing...
Press release: David Sweeney appointed Executive Chair Designate of Research England
seen at 18:30, 21 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The Higher Education and Research Bill, subject to Parliamentary approval, proposes to establish Research England as a Council of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), to undertake the England only research and...

News story: Operational Honours and Awards List: 21 April 2017
seen at 18:30, 21 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The full list, which recognises and honours service on operations is below.

Commander of the Order of the British Empire

Air Commodore Martin Elliott SAMPSON, DSO, Royal Air Force

Officer of the...
Speech: Baroness Shields' speech at the National Security Agency
seen at 18:30, 21 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Part 1: background and career path

Thank you for the warm welcome. It’s an honour to be in the company of so many outstanding women.  

Growing up in unremarkable surroundings in Pennsylvania, I never...

News story: Tax-Free Childcare launches today for children under four
seen at 18:30, 21 April in News and communications (Our copy).

From today, working parents can start applying for two new government childcare schemes launching this year – Tax-Free Childcare which begins immediately and 30 hours free childcare which starts in September.

News story: UK announces new support for security reform in Somalia
seen at 18:30, 21 April in News and communications (Our copy).

On 17 April the Federal Government of Somalia and the Presidents of Somalia’s Federal Member States agreed a historic political agreement, to integrate regional and federal forces into a coherent National Security...

News story: VisitEngland Trustee Reappointed
seen at 18:30, 21 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Sarah Stewart is the Chief Executive of NewcastleGateshead Initiative, the destination marketing organisation responsible for inspiring people to visit and to live, learn, work and invest in and around NewcastleGateshead...

News story: Sianel Pedwar Cymru (S4C) Board Member Appointed
seen at 18:30, 21 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Elan Closs Stephens is Emeritus Professor of Communications and Creative Industries at Aberystwyth University. During her time at Aberystwyth, she taught and supported numerous young people who have since had...

News story: UK maritime forces visit Vietnam with French naval task group
seen at 18:30, 21 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Around 60 Royal Navy and Royal Marines are currently taking part in a five-month French naval deployment to the Indian Ocean and Far East, aboard French assault ship FS Mistral.

The arrival of UK maritime...

News story: The Prime Minister reappoints a trustee of the National Portrait Gallery
seen at 18:30, 21 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Dr Andrew Roberts

Andrew Roberts took a first in modern history from Caius College, Cambridge. He has written several books, including The Holy Fox, Eminent Churchillians, Salisbury: Victorian Titan (which won...

News story: Taxpayers get all their money back from Lloyds
seen at 18:30, 21 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Speaking in Washington, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Philip Hammond, confirmed that the government has received &pound;20.4 billion since it began selling its stake in Lloyds in 2013, which includes both...

News story: Appointment and reappointment to the Legal Services Board
seen at 18:30, 21 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The Lord Chancellor in consultation with the Lord Chief Justice has announced the appointment of Dr Helen Phillips as the interim Chair and reappointment of David Eveleigh and Marina Gibbs as members of the Legal...

Income and Earnings statistics
seen at 16:31, 21 April in UK Statistics Authority (Our copy).

Letter from Ed Humpherson to Jonathan Athow regarding the recommendations in the Income and Earnings Monitoring Review of February 2015

News story: Accelerating innovation with public and private investment: apply
seen at 16:30, 21 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Updated attachment for investment accelerator pilot investor partners.

The investment accelerator pilot by Innovate UK will provide UK companies with simultaneous grant funding and venture capital...

News story: Encouraging cycling and walking: apply for business funding
seen at 16:30, 21 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Removed information on briefing webinar due to cancellation.

Up to &pound;470,000 is available for organisations with innovative projects that lead to people walking and cycling more. Innovations...

News story: Landmark for Centre for Earth Observation Instrumentation (CEOI)
seen at 16:30, 21 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Images updated.

The innovations have included instruments to measure air quality, monitor forests and climate change, and to increase our understanding of the polar regions, oceans and winds.

Press release: Launch of public consultation on sanctions legislation
seen at 16:30, 21 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The Government has today launched a public consultation on proposals for new legal powers needed for imposing and implementing sanctions once we leave the European Union.

Sanctions are an important foreign...

News story: Government extends Change4Life sports club funding
seen at 16:30, 21 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The Youth Sport Trust has been awarded &pound;658,708 to continue providing Change4Life sports services to children for a further year.

This funding will be used to provide:

new online resources...
News story: Government confirms £173.5 million funding to improve transport in Leeds
seen at 16:30, 21 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Leeds will benefit from high frequency ‘busways’, improved park and ride facilities and better stops and signs after Transport Minister Andrew Jones confirmed a &pound;173.5 million funding package today (...

News story: Boost to National Infrastructure Commission’s expertise
seen at 16:30, 21 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Lord Adonis has today (21 April 2017) been appointed as the permanent Chair of the National Infrastructure Commission (NIC), where he will provide expert and impartial advice to ensure modern Britain has the...

News story: View Gender Pay Gap Information
seen at 16:30, 21 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Thousands of employers are now required to publish their gender pay gap figures for the first time. You can see what information companies have published so far on the gender pay gap viewing service.

News story: Non-Executive director appointment to the Health and Safety Executive
seen at 16:30, 21 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Biography

Martin Esom became Chief Executive of Waltham Forest Council in October 2010, having previously been Deputy Chief Executive and Executive Director for Environment and Regeneration. An environmental...

Press release: Pubs Code Adjudicator releases new figures on arbitration awards
seen at 16:30, 21 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Paul Newby, the Pubs Code Adjudicator, has today announced the latest figures on completed arbitration cases.

The total number of cases in which the Adjudicator has made awards has now reached 25, including...

Press release: Setting grade standards in A level modern foreign languages
seen at 16:30, 21 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Ofqual has today (21 April 2017) announced that it will take action this summer to ensure standards are set appropriately in A level French, German and Spanish.

The decision stems from new research...

Press release: Minister for Human Rights criticises Russian Supreme Court ruling for labelling Jehovah’s Witnesses as ‘extremist’
seen at 16:30, 21 April in News and communications (Our copy).

On 20 April 2017 Russia’s Supreme Court upheld a ruling that recognises Jehovah’s Witnesses as ‘extremists’. In 2006, the classification of ‘extremist activity’ in Russia was amended, leading to concerns among...

News story: Grave of Northumberland born World War 2 prisoner of war finally rededicated
seen at 16:30, 21 April in News and communications (Our copy).

A new headstone has been installed and a rededication service took place in a moving ceremony on Friday 21 April 2017 at Wittenburg Cemetery, Germany.

The service, arranged by the MOD’s Joint Casualty...

Speech: Reflections on a year
seen at 16:30, 21 April in News and communications (Our copy).

A year ago we celebrated together the 90th birthday of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. Today we celebrate to mark Her Majesty’s 91st birthday tomorrow. The Queen celebrates two birthdays each year; her actual...

Press release: Privy Council appointment: Sir Gary Hickinbottom
seen at 16:30, 21 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The Queen has been pleased to approve that Sir Gary Robert Hickinbottom be sworn of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy Council following his appointment as a Lord Justice of Appeal.

Press release: Dame Louise Casey to leave government
seen at 16:30, 21 April in News and communications (Our copy).

After an 18-year career in the Civil Service, Dame Louise Casey has announced that she will be leaving government later this year to take up new opportunities in the voluntary sector and academia.

Dame...

News story: Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport Extends the Term of One Council Member of Arts Council England (ACE).
seen at 16:30, 21 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Rosemary Squire OBE

Rosemary Squire is one of the most prominent women in British theatre of the modern era. Co-founding ATG in 1992, it has gone onto become the world’s number one live-theatre company.

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News story: Culture Secretary Extends the Terms of Three Board Members of UK Anti-Doping
seen at 16:30, 21 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Professor John Brewer

John is Head of the School of Sport, Health and Applied Science at St Mary’s University, Twickenham, and former Chair of British Ski and Snowboard. He began his career as Head of Sports...

News story: Ofcom Board Member appointed
seen at 16:30, 21 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Nick Pollard has had a distinguished career in British journalism and broadcasting spanning more than forty five years.

Nick began his career as a local newspaper journalist on Merseyside in 1968 and ...

News story: Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport Reappoints Three Board Members and Extends the Terms of Three Board Members of the British Film Institute (BFI).
seen at 16:30, 21 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The Rt Hon Karen Bradley MP has reappointed Pete Czernin, Jonathan Ross OBE and Andrea Wong for terms of four years, ending on 25 February 2021, and has extended the terms of Tom Hooper, Matthew Justice and Lisbeth...

News story: The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport Appoints six new Trustees to the Board of the Theatres Trust
seen at 16:30, 21 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Pam Bone

Pam Bone is an independent adviser specializing in planning, resource development and project delivery for the creative industries. Over the past 15 years she has secured &pound;50-100m for arts...

Speech: Rob Wilson NCVO speech
seen at 16:30, 21 April in News and communications (Our copy).

It is a great pleasure to join you again this evening, after what has been a very eventful week in Westminster and for the country.

When I first started thinking about what I would say this evening I ...

News story: A&E departments to get more funding
seen at 16:30, 21 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The Department of Health has today (21 April 2017) announced the allocation of &pound;55.98 million of the &pound;100 million A&E capital funding, outlined in the spring Budget by the Chancellor, ...

Accident and Emergency waiting times
seen at 14:30, 21 April in UK Statistics Authority (Our copy).

Letter from Ed Humpherson to Faye Kirkland regarding Accident and Emergency waiting times

Press release: Shared UK-Ireland commemoration announced for the Battle of Messines Ridge
seen at 14:30, 21 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Today, the Secretary of State, Rt. Hon. James Brokenshire MP, has announced plans for a shared UK-Ireland commemoration ceremony on 7 June 2017 to mark the centenary of the Battle of Messines Ridge.

The...

Patient Survey
seen at 11:30, 21 April in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

Primary and Community Care

Read More ...

News story: Report cheating, malpractice or wrongdoing, Ofqual urges
seen at 11:30, 21 April in News and communications (Our copy).

With summer 2017 GCSE, AS and A level exams fast approaching, Ofqual is today (21 April) encouraging teachers, schools, parents and students to recognise the importance of reporting any evidence or suspicions...

News story: Non-executive director appointment to the National Nuclear Laboratory
seen at 11:30, 21 April in News and communications (Our copy).

This appointment takes effect from 21 April 2017. The decision was taken on the basis that:

Ms Flint’s skills and experience closely match the needs identified by a recent independent board review her...
Press release: Hitting the high note: government targets lucrative Chinese music industry
seen at 11:30, 21 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The government is set to launch a ‘Music Mission’ to China to tap into the lucrative Chinese music market - worth &pound;134 million in 2015 – and has announced the latest financial grants awarded as part...

Press release: Six businesses in Wales recognised for enterprise excellence on Her Majesty’s 91st birthday
seen at 10:30, 21 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Established in 1965, the Queen’s Awards for Enterprise celebrates the UK’s small and medium sized businesses This year’s winners include the first group for the Promoting Opportunity category Research shows...
Press release: High fines for illegal fishing
seen at 10:30, 21 April in News and communications (Our copy).

On 13 April 2017, at Barkingside Magistrates court, Billy Cox was fined &pound;300 for fishing without the required number of rod licences, with costs of &pound;127 and a victim surcharge of &pound...

News story: Institute for Apprenticeships announces new appointments
seen at 10:30, 21 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The route panels are made up of industry experts and are responsible for setting the standards of knowledge, skills and behaviours needed by employers for every occupation in England. The chairs will lead their...

News story: Defence Secretary announces £539 million investment in new missiles systems
seen at 10:30, 21 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The deal ensures our Armed Forces have the best equipment available to protect the new Queen Elizabeth Class Carriers and the extended fleet from current and future threats.

The half a billion-pound contracts...

News story: Government publishes £1.2 billion plan to increase cycling and walking
seen at 10:30, 21 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The government has published its &pound;1.2 billion long-term plan to make cycling and walking the natural choice for shorter journeys.

The government wants cycling and walking to become the...

Press release: Charities ‘missing vital opportunity’ to show how they benefit the public
seen at 10:30, 21 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The Charity Commission has today (21 April 2017) published the findings of its work to scrutinise charity accounts, finding that 54% of those reviewed did not meet the public benefit reporting requirement...

Press release: Northern Ireland (Ministerial Appointments and Regional Rates) Bill
seen at 09:30, 21 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Rt Hon James Brokenshire MP, has introduced legislation which would set a Regional Rate for Northern Ireland in 2017-18 as well as providing an extension to the period...

Press release: Over 170 British businesses recognised for enterprise excellence on Her Majesty’s 91st birthday
seen at 02:30, 21 April in News and communications (Our copy).
established in 1965, the Queen’s Awards for Enterprise celebrates the UK’s small and medium sized businesses this year’s winners include the first group for the Promoting Opportunity category research...
Press release: Dangerous extremists to be separated from mainstream prison population
seen at 02:30, 21 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Dangerous extremists will be separated from the mainstream prison population and placed into specialist centres, under new rules published today (21 April 2017) by Prisons Minister Sam Gyimah.

Three separation...

20 April 2017

Speech: "Peace for many people in the Middle East remains a remote prospect and a distant memory."
seen at 23:30, 20 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Thank you Madam President, and thank you Nikolay very much for your briefing.

As you have set out, peace for many people in the Middle East remains a remote prospect and a distant memory.

Two ...

News story: Minister for Africa meets members of the Somali Diaspora
seen at 20:30, 20 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Africa Minister Tobias Ellwood met 25 members of the Somali Diaspora, invited by the Anti-Tribalism Movement (ATM), on 19 April to talk about the UK’s policy on Somalia which will be delivered through the London...

Speech: UK Foreign Policy After Brexit: Engaging Africa
seen at 20:30, 20 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Thank you to Chatham House and to Alex Vines for inviting me to speak today.

The first question I often receive when travelling is what is the consequence of Britain leaving the European Union? I see ...

News story: Defence Secretary meets UK troops on NATO deployment
seen at 18:30, 20 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Sir Michael witnessed the launch of the UK-led Enhanced Forward Presence deployment in Estonia, where an 800-strong British-led battle group will work with Estonian, French and Danish partners.

Working...

Press release: HS2 opens procurement for world class train manufacturer
seen at 18:30, 20 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The successful bidder will work with High Speed Two (HS2) Ltd to develop around 60 state of the art trains to transport passengers across the country on the new high speed rail network and onto the existing railway...

Press release: Loan brokerage directors banned
seen at 18:30, 20 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Mr Timmer, a Dutch national, has been disqualified for 12 years, while Mrs Rowe will be subject to a six year ban. Both were directors of More Financial Limited, which was wound up in the public interest by the...

News story: Videos, webinars, e-learning, and emails if you're self-employed
seen at 18:30, 20 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: 'HMRC and Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) - Leaving the Work Programme and starting in Business' webinar advertised for 26 April 2017 has now been cancelled.

Videos

YouTube videos:

...
News story: Shanghai-UK collaboration on industry challenges: apply for funds
seen at 18:30, 20 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Updated web link for the Science Technology Commission of Shanghai Municipality.

Innovate UK has up to &pound;5 million to invest in UK businesses to work with partners in Shanghai municipality...

Press release: Arrests made following dawn raids
seen at 18:30, 20 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Today (Thursday 20 April 2017), the Environment Agency and police carried out 5 dawn raids following an in-depth investigation into illegal dumping of waste. There were 2 people arrested pending further enquiries...

News story: Richard Turfitt appointed as Senior Traffic Commissioner
seen at 18:30, 20 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Richard Turfitt has been appointed as the new Senior Traffic Commissioner by Transport Minister John Hayes.

Currently the Traffic Commissioner for the East of England, he will begin his new role on 1 ...

Press release: Trade Minister praises South Coast's marine and maritime sector
seen at 18:30, 20 April in News and communications (Our copy).

International Trade Minister, Mark Garnier, has praised the UK’s South Coast recognising its world leading maritime and marine industries on a visit to Portsmouth.

The UK has the largest marine and maritime...

Press release: Trustees appointed to the Board of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
seen at 18:30, 20 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Michael Lear and Jantiene Klein Roseboom van der Veer have been appointed to the Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew by Lord Gardiner of Kimble.

Additionally, Trustees Ian Karet and Val...

Statement to Parliament: A global development system for the 21st Century
seen at 18:30, 20 April in News and communications (Our copy).

In a world of serious threats to UK and global stability, Britain’s leadership on the world stage is more important than ever. When we look around the world today, people are drowning on perilous migration routes...

Compliance rates of Maintenance Direct and Direct Pay schemes
seen at 16:30, 20 April in UK Statistics Authority (Our copy).

Letter from Ed Humpherson to Neil McIvor regarding the compliance rates of Maintenance Direct and Direct Pay schemes

Statement to Parliament: Conduct guidance for 8 June 2017 general election: written ministerial statement
seen at 16:30, 20 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The Prime Minister will write to ministerial colleagues providing guidance on the conduct of government business during the general election period. The Cabinet Secretary has issued parallel guidance to civil...

Press release: Credit union directors banned for flouting regulations
seen at 16:30, 20 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Richard Charles Nichols, Phillip Raymond Neale and Gillian Birkett were directors of Enterprise The Business Credit Union Ltd T/A DotcomUnity Credit Union (EBCU) which went into administration on 14 May 2015 ...

Appointment as Chief Executive of UCAS
seen at 14:30, 20 April in UK Statistics Authority (Our copy).

Letter from Ed Humpherson to Clare Marchant regarding the latter’s appointment as Chief Executive of UCAS

Press release: 12-year bankruptcy restriction for man who ran failed £8.5m spread betting scheme
seen at 14:30, 20 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Mr Mudge obtained over &pound;8.5 million from investors for his failed spread betting scheme - the Churchgate Trading Syndicate - between June 2009 and February 2012. An investigation by a specialist team...

Press release: PPI company director gets 10-year ban
seen at 14:30, 20 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Mr Spencer gave an undertaking to the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, effective from 4 April 2017, preventing him from directly or indirectly becoming involved in the promotion...

Government response: DFID in the News
seen at 14:30, 20 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with note on DFID’s approach to tackling fraud re Times article dated 17 April 2017.

DFID’s approach to tackling fraud

The Times published a clarification in today’s paper (20 April 2017...

News story: Sara Weller CBE appointed as the department’s lead non-executive
seen at 14:30, 20 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Sara Weller is a Non-Executive Director at Lloyds Banking Group and United Utilities plc. She also chairs the Planning Inspectorate, an executive agency of the Department for Communities and Local Government, ...

News story: Civil news: faster payment claims and documentary evidence
seen at 14:30, 20 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Remember to upload all of the documentary evidence requested by the Client and Cost management System (CCMS) when you make your claim.

The requirements for this documentation are uniform across both CCMS...

News story: Defence Secretary meets UK troops on NATO deployment
seen at 14:30, 20 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Sir Michael witnessed the launch of the UK-led Enhanced Forward Presence deployment in Estonia, where an 800-strong British-led battle group will work with Estonian, French and Danish partners.

Working...

News story: UK to be main delivery partner of Lima 2019 Pan American Games
seen at 11:30, 20 April in News and communications (Our copy).

International Trade Minister Greg Hands today signed an arrangement with the organisers of the 2019 Pan-American Games, making the UK the lead partner in helping deliver the fourth largest sporting event in the...

Press release: 12-year bankruptcy restriction for man who ran failed £8.5m spread betting scheme
seen at 10:30, 20 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Mr Mudge obtained over &pound;8.5 million from investors for his failed spread betting scheme - the Churchgate Trading Syndicate - between June 2009 and February 2012. An investigation by a specialist team...

Press release: Green Investment Bank to boost support for low carbon projects as government confirms sale to Macquarie
seen at 10:30, 20 April in News and communications (Our copy).
under Macquarie’s ownership GIB will look to invest at least &pound;3 billion of new investment into green economy over the next 3 years &pound;2.3 billion deal will meet government requirements for...
Statement to Parliament: Sale of Green Investment Bank
seen at 10:30, 20 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The government is announcing today the sale of the UK Green Investment Bank plc (GIB) to Macquarie Group Limited (Macquarie), with a &pound;2.3 billion deal which secures a profit on the government’s investment...

Press release: UK Market Supports Half A Million Scottish Jobs
seen at 10:30, 20 April in News and communications (Our copy).

More than half a million Scottish jobs – around one in four – depend on Scotland’s trade with the rest of the UK, new research published today reveals. That is more than four times as many jobs supported by EU...

News story: Civil news: use 0300 200 2020 to call Online Support
seen at 10:30, 20 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Remember to dial 0300 200 2020 when you need help from our Online Support team.

We are making preparations to shut down the old telephone number of 0203 334 6664 for technical support enquiries. LAA Portal...

News story: British Embassy Budapest is moving to a new address
seen at 09:30, 20 April in News and communications (Our copy).

On the 20 April the British Embassy moves out of its building in Harmincad utca after 70 years. We move into an office building at 5-7 Füge utca in the second district of Budapest. This building, which used to...

19 April 2017

Speech: "Human rights are intertwined with so much of what the Security Council does."
seen at 21:30, 19 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Thank you Madam President for calling this important debate. I welcome the clear Security Council support for discussing this issue. I also thank the Secretary-General for his briefing, and strongly agree with...

Speech: "There has been repeated discrimination against NGOs with a human rights focus."
seen at 21:30, 19 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Thank you for the opportunity to introduce this draft decision, and I would like to begin by thanking Australia, Belgium, Estonia, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Japan, Nigeria, the United States of America and Uruguay...

Press release: PM meeting with Ukrainian President Poroshenko: 19 April 2017
seen at 20:30, 19 April in News and communications (Our copy).

A Downing Street spokesperson said:

The Prime Minister hosted President Poroshenko of Ukraine at Downing Street this afternoon for their first bilateral meeting.

They began by welcoming the...

Speech: "Libya needs urgent progress towards full political reconciliation now more than ever."
seen at 20:30, 19 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Thank you Madam President, thank you Martin, thank you Olof for your briefings.

And at the outset, let me express to you Martin the UK’s complete support for your work and reiterate our commitment to ...

News story: The World Health Organization – why everyone should care
seen at 18:30, 19 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added translation

Health is one of the most precious things to us and our families. It is also something we can sometimes take for granted, until we no longer have it. That is why it is important...

News story: British Embassy Budapest is moving to a new address
seen at 18:30, 19 April in News and communications (Our copy).

On the 20th of April the British Embassy moves out of its building in Harmincad utca after 70 years. We move into an office building at 5-7 Füge utca in the second district of Budapest. This building, which used...

News story: Update: air strikes against Daesh
seen at 18:30, 19 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: update

Summary

Wednesday 12 April – Typhoons eliminated a Daesh sniper team in western Mosul.

Thursday 13 April – Typhoons supported the Syrian Democratic Forces, hitting...

News story: Changes to UK anti-money laundering measures
seen at 16:30, 19 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added translation

On 26 June 2017 changes will be made to UK anti-money laundering measures to help prevent money laundering and terrorist financing. It’ll increase the transparency of who owns...

Speech: SMMT Connected 2017 conference
seen at 16:30, 19 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Thank you. It is a real privilege to be here to be able to open this event.

We stand on the cusp of a radical shift in the automotive sector. The government should do what it can to facilitate of what...

Press release: £21 million investment for MAST Upgrade
seen at 16:30, 19 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The UK’s new fusion experiment MAST Upgrade at Culham, Oxfordshire is to receive funding to tackle one of the hottest issues in fusion energy research – plasma exhaust.

The UK Atomic Energy Authority ...

Press release: Change of British High Commissioner to Jamaica
seen at 16:30, 19 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Mr Asif Anwar Ahmad has been appointed British High Commissioner to Jamaica in succession to Mr David Fitton CMG. Mr Ahmad will take up his appointment in August 2017.

Curriculum Vitae Full...
News story: Making energy clean, affordable and secure: apply for funding
seen at 14:30, 19 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The Energy Catalyst has up to &pound;13 million to support innovative market-focused projects in the energy sector both in the UK and in developing countries.

This competition is cofunded by the <...

Press release: Almost half of UK firms hit by cyber breach or attack in the past year
seen at 14:30, 19 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Firms holding personal data more likely to be attacked Most common attacks were fraudulent emails, followed by viruses and malware

Businesses large and small are being urged to protect themselves against...

News story: Appointment of Roberta Brownlee as member to the Prison Service Pay Review Body
seen at 14:30, 19 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Roberta Brownlee has been appointed to the Prison Service Pay Review Body (PSPRB) as member with Northern Ireland experience from 1 April 2017 to 30 April 2022.

PSPRB provides the government with independent...

News story: CMA accepts Manchester cinemas sale
seen at 14:30, 19 April in News and communications (Our copy).

In December, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) announced that AMC (UK) Acquisition Ltd’s (AMC’s) purchase of Odeon and UCI Cinemas Holdings Ltd (Odeon) would face an in-depth investigation, unless...

Speech: Unlocking the full potential of the UK-GCC trade and investment relationship
seen at 14:30, 19 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Secretary General, Your Excellencies, Lords, Ladies and gentlemen.

Good morning. It gives me great pleasure to be here today to open the UK-GCC Public Private Partnership Conference and to welcome especially...

News story: Certification Office: certificates of independence
seen at 14:30, 19 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Notice is hereby given that that an application for a certificate of independence under section 6 of the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 has been received from the United Voices...

Press release: Enhancing economic relationships between the UK-GCC through PPP
seen at 14:30, 19 April in News and communications (Our copy).

In the first event of its kind with the Gulf, International Trade Secretary Dr Liam Fox today opened the UK-GCC Public Private Partnership (PPP) conference to show how UK expertise can maximise the innovation...

News story: Encouraging cycling and walking: apply for business funding
seen at 14:30, 19 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Amended webinar date and the aims of competition.

Up to &pound;470,000 is available for organisations with innovative projects that lead to people walking and cycling more. Innovations may ...

News story: Autonomous supply to military front line: apply for contracts
seen at 14:30, 19 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Updated news story photograph.

The Ministry of Defence is to invest in projects that look at ways of using autonomous systems in the ‘last mile’ of the supply chain to front-line military...

News story: UK to be main delivery partner of Lima 2019 Pan American Games
seen at 14:30, 19 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Introduction

International Trade Minister Greg Hands today signed an arrangement with the organisers of the 2019 Pan-American Games, making the UK the lead partner in helping deliver the fourth largest sporting...

Press release: UK-Sudan Strategic Dialogue
seen at 14:30, 19 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The third meeting of the biannual UK-Sudan Strategic Dialogue was hosted by the Government of Sudan in Khartoum on 29th March 2017, co-chaired by Undersecretary Abdulghani Al Naim, from the Foreign Ministry of...

News story: £1.4 billion deal for Royal Navy’s new attack submarine
seen at 14:30, 19 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The submarine, named Agamemnon, is part of the Astute Class, the largest, most advanced and most powerful attack submarines ever to enter service with the Royal Navy. The submarines are being built by BAE Systems...

Press release: UK Space Agency and CNES join forces to curb climate change
seen at 14:30, 19 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The Agency’s Director of Growth, Catherine Mealing-Jones, and CNES President, Jean-Yves Le Gall, signed the MicroCarb cooperation agreement this morning (19th April) at the French Ambassador’s Residence in London...

LSB responds to the CMA’s legal services market study
seen at 11:30, 19 April in LSB (Our copy).
19 April - The Legal Services Board publishes its response to the Competition and Markets Authority’s legal services market study.
News story: Encouraging cycling and walking: apply for business funding
seen at 11:30, 19 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Up to &pound;470,000 is available for organisations with innovative projects that lead to people walking and cycling more. Innovations may include technology, infrastructure, manufacturing or behavioural ...

News story: Autonomous supply to military front line: apply for contracts
seen at 11:30, 19 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The Ministry of Defence is to invest in projects that look at ways of using autonomous systems in the ‘last mile’ of the supply chain to front-line military operations.

Up to &pound;1.5 million...

News story: MAIB Business Plan 2017-2018 published
seen at 11:30, 19 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The MAIB’s Business Plan for 2017-2018 has been published and is available electronically on GOV.UK. It contains information about the aims and objectives of the Branch, together with its specific plans...

Press release: Welsh Secretary gets set for the London Marathon
seen at 09:30, 19 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Secretary of State for Wales Alun Cairns will be lacing up his London Marathon running shoes for the sixth time this Sunday (23 April) as he prepares to take on the 26.2mile course around the capital city.

18 April 2017

News story: New Permanent Secretary at the Department for Transport
seen at 18:30, 18 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Bernadette Kelly has been appointed as the new Permanent Secretary at the Department for Transport. This follows Philip Rutnam’s recent move to the Home Office which was announced in February. The appointment...

News story: HMS Enterprise returns home after three years on Navy operations
seen at 18:30, 18 April in News and communications (Our copy).

During her time away she helped to stop people smuggling across the globe, saved thousands of lives at sea, and protected Britain’s interests.

Minister of State for the Armed Forces Mike Penning said: