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  • AAIB Report: Boeing 737-4Q8, partial electrical failure

    A Boeing 737-4Q8 (G-JMCR) suffered a partial electrical failure resulting in the loss of a number of systems. The pilot declared a MAYDAY and proceeded to land but poor weather meant that visual references were lost during t…

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  • AAIB Report: Cirrus SR22T, insufficient engine power on takeoff

    A Cirrus SR22T (2-RORO) produced varying amounts of power on takeoff, insufficient to allow the aircraft to climb away and it contacted power lines before pitching down and striking a dual carriageway, 12 May 2019.

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  • Government sets out plans to drive up smart meter installations

    Government sets out new plans for the installation of smart meters in households across the country, so consumers can continue to cut their energy bills and carbon emissions.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • UN Human Rights Council 43: urgent debate on racism

    UK's Ambassador to the WTO and UN in Geneva, Julian Braithwaite, delivered the UK statement during the urgent debate on racism.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Vacancy: Publications Officer (Apprentice)

    The Air Accidents Investigation Branch is recruiting a Publications Officer (Apprentice)

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  • DVLA launches online service to change address on vehicle log book (V5C)

    The new online service will cut the amount of time it takes for motorists to receive a new log book from up to 6 weeks to just 5 working days.

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  • Greater Manchester to house world's largest liquid air battery

    The world’s first commercial liquid air battery project planned for Trafford, Greater Manchester, will help the UK make the most of its solar and wind energy

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • New Build Developments: Delivering gigabit-capable connections

    The Government has secured commitments from network operators to work with housing developers to provide gigabit-capable connectivity to all new build developments across the UK, including contributing to the costs of connec…

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • French Resistance fighters awarded honorary MBEs: 18 June 2020

    Four French Resistance fighters will receive honorary MBEs from Britain in recognition of their role defending the UK, France and other Allies in the Second World War.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Open letters between HM Treasury and Bank of England, June 2020

    CPI inflation was 0.8% in April 2020, prompting an open letter from the Governor of the Bank of England to the Chancellor on 18 June 2020. The Chancellor replied to the Governor on 18 June 2020.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Coronavirus (COVID-19): ministerial direction for continuation of expenditure

    Letters authorising continuation of expenditure to ensure the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) responds effectively to COVID-19.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Asset Purchase Facility (APF) ceiling, June 2020

    The Monetary Policy Committee met on 17 June 2020 and agreed that a further easing of monetary policy is warranted which required an increase in the asset purchase facility limit. This prompted an exchange of letters between…

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Contingency fund

    Statement giving notice that the department has drawn advances from the Contingencies Fund to enable expenditure on COVID-19 support packages.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Crisis in democratic process in Venezuela: Foreign Office statement, 17 June 2020

    Foreign & Commonwealth Office statement on the new steps by the Maduro regime that further subvert democratic process in Venezuela.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • G7 urges China to reconsider national security law

    The international community calls on China to adhere to its legally binding commitments and respect the autonomy and the freedom of the people of Hong Kong.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Secretary's statement on coronavirus (COVID-19): 17 June 2020

    The Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Secretary Oliver Dowden gave the 17 June 2020 daily press briefing on the government's response to the coronavirus pandemic.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • The sustainable recovery, investor collaboration on COVID-19 recovery and the climate emergency

    Keynote address by Alok Sharma, Business Secretary and COP26 President, at a London Stock Exchange webinar.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Letter to the National Fire Chiefs Council and the Fire Services Management Committee

    A letter from James Brokenshire to the National Fire Chiefs Council and the Fire Services Management Committee on reducing burdens and supporting the fire sector.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Armed Forces week

    Armed Forces Week 2020 begins on Monday 22 June 2020 and supportive employers across the UK are gearing up to show the whole of the Armed Forces community some much deserved recognition.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Scottish GDP figures

    Alister Jack responds to the latest Scottish GDP figures.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government