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  • SECRETARY OF STATE ACTS TO EXTEND PERIOD OF EFEF ACT TO ENSURE GOOD GOVERNANCE

    The Secretary of State has introduced legislation to extend the period covered by the Executive Formation and Exercise of Functions Act 2018.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UN Human Rights Council 41: Afghanistan

    The UK is encouraged by Afghanistan’s commitment to tackling violence against women and modern slavery, and urge Afghanistan to implement its commitments.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Britain has a bright future if we seize the potential of innovation

    Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Matt Hancock spoke at the Onward Human Capital launch in London.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Climate Resilience

    International Development Secretary Rory Stewart's speech at the Royal Institution about climate resilience.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • John Glen speaks at the Green Finance Summit

    John Glen spoke about the the publication of the Green Finance Strategy.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Call for bids in Kazakhstan: children support centres development

    The British Embassy in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan is now accepting project proposals for the 2019/2020 financial year (April 2019-March 2020).

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UN Human Rights Council 41: Item 4 General Debate

    The UK took the opportunity to discuss China, Iran, Chechnya, the DPRK, Yemen, Egypt, Libya and Venezuela.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UN Human Rights Council 41: Myanmar

    The UK reaffirmed its commitment to protecting human rights in Myanmar and called on the government to cooperate with the Special Rapporteur.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK for a green future: Landmark Green Finance Strategy announced

    The UK has set out plans to increase investment in sustainable projects and infrastructure.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • PM's speech at the Pride reception: 2 July 2019

    The Prime Minister wasn't able to attend the 2019 Pride reception in Downing Street – this is the speech she would have given.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • E3 and EEAS joint statement on Iran: 2 July

    France, Germany, the UK and the European External Action Service have issued a statement on the Iran nuclear deal.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • APPOINTMENT OF JUNIOR COUNSEL TO THE ADVOCATE GENERAL FOR SCOTLAND

    APPOINTMENT OF JUNIOR COUNSEL TO THE ADVOCATE GENERAL FOR SCOTLAND

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  • The Communities Secretary's speech at the LGA Conference 2019

    Speech by Communities Secretary Rt Hon James Brokenshire MP at the Local Government Association Annual Conference.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK-Ghana Business Council Regional Forum

    The British High Commission and the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) under the framework of the UK- Ghana Business Council meeting will be jointly hosted the first regional forum in Kumasi to build a shared understanding o…

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UN Human Rights Council 41: Burundi

    The UK called upon the government of Burundi to remove restrictions on political space and enable an independent media environment.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Second Polish-British Business Trade Investment Forum takes place in Warsaw

    Over 400 representatives of government, business, media, NGOs and academia from the UK and Poland attended the second Polish-British BTI Forum

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UN Human Rights Council 41: Syria

    The UK stated its deep concern that hospitals and schools have been attacked in Idlib and called for the urgent return to the Sochi ceasefire.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UN Human Rights Council 41: Eritrea

    The UK welcomed Eritrea’s increasing engagement with the Human Rights Council, but called for Eritrea to respect freedom of religion or belief & release all those in arbitrary detention.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • United Utilities gives back to local environment after polluting river with ferric solution

    Incident caused a significant fish kill

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  • UN Human Rights Council 41: Belarus

    The UK expressed concerns regarding restrictions on human rights, such as freedom of expression, including for journalists and media workers.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government