Day: December 31, 2018

Prime Minister Theresa May’s New Year video message to the country.

Link: Press release: PM: 2019 will start a new chapter for Britain
Source: Gov Press Releases

Sajid Javid announces further action to tackle Channel crossings

Link: Press release: Home Secretary bolsters Border Force fleet in the Channel
Source: Gov Press Releases

British people asked the FCO for advice about Strictly Come Dancing, vampires in Poland and vegetarian sausages in 2018.

Link: Press release: ‘Strictly’, vampires and sausages – 2018’s oddest requests from Brits abroad
Source: Gov Press Releases

The Court of Cassation today delivered a verdict upholding the 5-year sentence given to Bahraini opposition activist Nabeel Rajab for his activity on social media.

Link: Press release: Minister for Middle East responds to sentencing of Bahraini opposition activist
Source: Gov Press Releases

Thousands of extra homes will be made available for vulnerable Londoners at risk of becoming homeless.

Link: Press release: £38 million to boost accommodation for London’s homeless
Source: Gov Press Releases

Ben Elliot appointed as government’s first Food Surplus and Waste Champion to help promote awareness of the issue of food waste

Link: Press release: Gove appoints Food Waste Champion
Source: Gov Press Releases

New investment to create tiny robots that can help repair the UK’s vast underground pipe network and prevent disruption of roadworks in the future.

Link: Press release: Robots to fix underground pipes and help cut roadworks
Source: Gov Press Releases

The statue of suffragette Emmeline Pankhurst in Victoria Tower Gardens will be upgraded to Grade II*

Link: Press release: Pankhurst statue given Grade II* listing to mark centenary of votes for women
Source: Gov Press Releases

The number of people in need of humanitarian assistance globally will be double the UK population

Link: Press release: UK aid will be “even quicker and smarter” in 2019
Source: Gov Press Releases