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  • Preparing for a sustainable and inclusive peace in Afghanistan

    Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the Security Council briefing on Afghanistan

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Review of local restriction tiers: 17 December 2020

    A written statement from the Health and Social Care Secretary to the House of Commons giving an update on local restriction tiers in England.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • CBBC doctors join NHS Test and Trace in fight against coronavirus

    A new website will help children and young people better understand how to keep safe during the pandemic, as well as guiding them through the testing process.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • UK Internal Market Bill becomes law

    New laws to protect jobs and trade across the whole of the United Kingdom will come into force from 1 January 2021.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Government publishes list of approved COVID-19 test providers

    The list of private providers of COVID-19 testing will help employers and individuals set up their own COVID-19 testing programmes.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • UK GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL £200M PEACE PLUS FUNDING

    Earlier today the UK Government announced additional Peace Plus Funding.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • The 51st round of the Geneva International Discussions: UK statement

    Delivered by Nicola Murray, Deputy Head of Delegation, at the OSCE Permanent Council on 17 December 2020.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Apprentices help to future-proof Magnox

    Magnox has recruited 34 new apprentices as part of plans to ensure it has the right people and skills available, at the right time, to deliver its ongoing decommissioning mission.

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  • Landmark devolution deal for West Yorkshire laid in Parliament

    West Yorkshire reaches key milestone on the way to becoming a Mayoral Combined Authority as the Order for its multi-million-pound devolution deal was laid in Parliament.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Joint highways and school project is the bee’s knees

    An environmental initiative that aims to increase biodiversity and attract wildlife near to one of Newcastle’s major roads created a hive of activity at one of the city’s schools.

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  • Chief of Defence Staff speech RUSI Annual lecture

    General Sir Nick Carter GCB CBE DSO ADC Gen, Chief of Defence Staff's speech the Annual RUSI Conference.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Fight For Fairness

    The Minister for Women and Equalities, Liz Truss, sets out the Government's new approach to tackling inequality across the UK.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Dame Rachel de Souza confirmed as new Children’s Commissioner

    Education Secretary Gavin Williamson announces Dame Rachel de Souza as the next Children’s Commissioner for England

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Net Zero Review publishes initial analysis of green transition

    HM Treasury’s interim Net Zero Review - the first of its kind from a finance ministry – has been published today (17 December) to inform next steps in the UK’s transition to net zero by 2050.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Chancellor extends furlough and loan schemes

    …The furlough scheme has been extended until the end of April 2021 with the government continuing to contribute 80% towards wages – giving businesses and employees across the UK certainty into the New Year, the Chancellor announced today.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Staggered rollout of coronavirus testing for secondary schools and colleges

    Testing offered to schools and colleges to minimise cases and transmission of the virus with return of students after Christmas

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Government announces new funding boost for councils

    Councils across England will receive £51.2 billion next year – an increase of £2.2 billion from last year.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • UK Government signs North Wales Growth Deal

    The UK and Welsh Governments sign the North Wales Growth Deal, bringing jobs and investment to the region.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Flood scheme team bring Christmas smiles to many thanks to appeal

    Teams from the Environment Agency, Bury Council and BAM Nuttall have helped boost a charity appeal which means more children in Radcliffe and Redvales will now have a smile put on their faces this Christmas

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  • NHS Test and Trace reaching more than 92% of contacts

    Changes to NHS Test and Trace have led to a record proportion of contacts being reached, and reached faster.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government