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18 May 2017

Speech: "On too many occasions this year, Bosnia’s leaders have returned to the divisions of the past instead of delivering for the future."
seen at 21:30, 18 May in News and communications (Our copy).

Thank you Mr President.

Let me join others in welcoming back Dr Inzko to the Council and by thanking him for his report and briefing. You have the United Kingdom’s continued support in your role as High...

Speech: The Ambassador's speech at the Queen's Birthday Party in Argentina
seen at 20:30, 18 May in News and communications (Our copy).

Good evening to you all. It is a pleasure to welcome so many representatives of the political, social, economic and cultural life of Argentina to the Residence. Your presence is a true reflection of the extensive...

David Harris guilty of soliciting his partner's murder
seen at 18:30, 18 May in Crown Prosecution Service Press Releases (Our copy).
A retired location manager for the TV series The Bill has been found guilty of seeking to have his partner murdered.
Press release: Helen Stephenson CBE will be the next chief executive of the Charity Commission
seen at 16:30, 18 May in News and communications (Our copy).

Helen Stephenson, who has been Director of Early Years and Childcare at the Department for Education since 2014, will join the Commission on 18 July. She succeeds Paula Sussex in the role.

Helen has extensive...

Press release: Faulty defibrillator: users urged to check battery connection
seen at 16:30, 18 May in News and communications (Our copy).

People and organisations should check if they have the defibrillator model, LIFEPAK 1000 Automatic External Defibrillators (AED), because a technical fault with some of them means they may not deliver an electric...

News story: CIC introductory webinar recording
seen at 14:30, 18 May in News and communications (Our copy).

On 25 April 2017, the Office of the Regulator of Community Interest Companies (CICs) hosted its first webinar about CICs.

Introduction to community interest companies

Press release: Helen Stephenson CBE will be the next chief executive of the Charity Commission
seen at 14:30, 18 May in News and communications (Our copy).

Helen Stephenson, who has been Director of Early Years and Childcare at the Department for Education since 2014, will join the Commission on 18 July. She succeeds Paula Sussex in the role.

Helen has extensive...

News story: World War 1 soldier who was killed in the Battle of the Somme finally laid to rest a century later
seen at 11:30, 18 May in News and communications (Our copy).

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

Press release: UK House Price Index (HPI) for March 2017
seen at 10:30, 18 May in News and communications (Our copy).

The March data shows an annual price increase of 4.1% which takes the average property value in the UK to £215,847. Monthly house prices have fallen by 0.6% since February 2017. The monthly index ...

News story: Our Economists talking about the exciting opportunities in the Government Economic Service
seen at 10:30, 18 May in News and communications (Our copy).

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

In my final year of university, I still wasn’t sure what I wanted to do as a career. Despite...

News story: Osprey RIBs report and flyer published
seen at 09:30, 18 May in News and communications (Our copy).

MAIBs report of the collision between the rigid inflatable boats (RIBs) Osprey and Osprey II resulting in serious injuries to one passenger in the Firth of Forth, Scotland on 19 July 2016 is now published.

News story: Review of legislation update
seen at 09:30, 18 May in News and communications (Our copy).

The regulatory framework for single source defence contracts came fully into effect in December 2014. It controls the prices of qualifying contracts and requires transparency on the part of defence contractors...

News story: Osprey RIBs report and flyer published
seen at 02:30, 18 May in News and communications (Our copy).

MAIBs report of the collision between the rigid inflatable boats (RIBs) Osprey and Osprey II resulting in serious injuries to one passenger in the Firth of Forth, Scotland on 19 July 2016 is now published.

Press release: Commission’s consultation on complementary and alternative medicines closes soon
seen at 02:30, 18 May in News and communications (Our copy).

The Commission has been asking for comments and views on its approach to registering organisations that use or promote complementary and alternative medicines (CAM). In particular the consultation asked...