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  • Jodrell Bank added to UNESCO World Heritage List

    Jodrell Bank Observatory in Cheshire has been named as the UK’s newest UNESCO World Heritage Site, becoming the UK’s 32nd site to be added to the prestigious list

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Defence Secretary joins armed forces personnel for London Pride

    Defence Secretary Penny Mordaunt has joined over 250 LBGT+ armed forces and civilian defence personnel to march in the Pride parade in London today.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Justice Secretary confirms plans for ‘Helen’s Law’

    Murderers who fail to disclose the whereabouts of a victim’s body may spend longer behind bars.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Children and Families Minister address at ADCS conference

    Minister for Children and Families Nadhim Zahawi spoke at the Association of Directors of Children's Services (ADCS) conference 2019 in Manchester.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Stephen Yaxley-Lennon held in contempt of court

    The High Court found Yaxley-Lennon to be in contempt of court, sentencing will take place at a later date.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UN Human Rights Council 41: Cambodia

    The UK welcomed Cambodia’s support for their UPR recommendation to protect victims of trafficking and forced labour; but called for the release of all political prisoners.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Company directors convicted after 2 major fires

    Suspended prison sentences handed to company directors following major fires and pollution incident in Kidderminster

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  • UN Human Rights Council 41: Yemen

    The UK remains deeply concerned by widespread human rights violations and abuses linked to the conflict in Yemen and urges all parties to engage with the Special Envoy.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Multi-million fund to revitalise country's high streets

    Over 50 areas across the country are going through to the second phase of a multi-million fund that will transform their high streets.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Amanda Spielman at Stonewall

    Amanda Spielman spoke about some of the issues in the teaching of relationships education and how we approach all kinds of equality issues.

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  • Experts to drive “real change” in support of teachers’ wellbeing

    Health and wellbeing experts to provide more support for school and college staff to deal with pressures of the job

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UN Human Rights Council 41: Eritrea

    The UK expressed disappointment that none of our recommendations were supported, but are encouraged by Eritrea’s acceptance of recommendations on promoting freedom of religion or belief.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • New funding to preserve Cornish culture, language and heritage

    The new fund will help further develop projects around culture and heritage in the area.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UN Human Rights Council 41: Venezuela

    The UK expressed deep concern in the deteriorating human rights situation in Venezuela and urged the regime to allow access to international humanitarian aid.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Speech for London Climate Week

    Speech by Emma Howard Boyd, Chair of the Environment Agency and UK Commissioner to the Global Commission on Adaptation

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  • South East tech sector soars

    The South East continues to dominate the tech industry alongside London.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • South West Ireland and Midlands partner to boost economy

    Companies from South West Ireland and the Midlands attend the UK launch of the Joining the Dots programme to promote stronger partnerships and collaboration

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • PM speech on the Union: 4 July 2019

    Prime Minister Theresa May gave a speech on the Union in Stirling, Scotland.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Film and TV apprenticeships launched as new Charter pledges greater diversity in Creative Industries

    Major studios urged to adopt the British Film Institute’s (BFI) world-leading diversity standards

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • 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