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  • WISH2ACTION project launches in Madagascar: speech by Dr Phil Boyle

    On 5 July 2019, the UK Ambassador spoke at the launch of the DFID-funded WISH2ACTION project, which aims to provide Women’s Integrated Sexual Health services to women and girls in all 22 regions of Madagascar in partnership …

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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 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

  • Electric taxis exempt from higher tax rates as UK moves towards net zero

    New incentives for taxi drivers and companies to buy zero-emission capable vehicles

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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

  • Letter from the Home Secretary to the Permanent Secretary

    Letter from Home Secretary Sajid Javid to Sir Philip Rutnam, the Permanent Secretary of the Home Office, on the Windrush compensation scheme.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Letter from the Permanent Secretary to the Home Secretary

    Letter from Sir Philip Rutnam, the Permanent Secretary of the Home Office to the Home Secretary, Sajid Javid on the Windrush compensation scheme.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • How local and national government can work together to improve health and care

    Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Matt Hancock, spoke at the Local Government Association Annual Conference in Bournemouth.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • CMA to take further legal action against viagogo

    The CMA is to move forward with legal proceedings for contempt of court against viagogo following concerns it has failed to comply fully with a court order.

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