Legislation laid today puts the UK on the path to become the first major economy to set net zero emissions target in law.
Link: Press release: PM Theresa May: we will end UK contribution to climate change by 2050
Source: Gov Press Releases
Press release: Tree Champion reappointed to continue tree planting push
The Government’s Tree Champion Sir William Worsley has been reappointed to continue his drive to accelerate tree planting rates.
Link: Press release: Tree Champion reappointed to continue tree planting push
Source: Gov Press Releases
Press release: PM meeting with Prime Minister KP Oli of Nepal
Prime Minister Theresa May met with Nepalese Prime Minister KP Oli in Downing Street.
Link: Press release: PM meeting with Prime Minister KP Oli of Nepal
Source: Gov Press Releases
BEIS Committee Chair comments on Government’s Whirlpool recall
Rachel Reeves MP comments on Whirpool being informed of the Government’s intention to serve a recall notice over the safety of its tumble dryers.
Link: BEIS Committee Chair comments on Government’s Whirlpool recall
Source: Parliamentary News
Committee to question Post Office on banking service in Scotland
Questions raised amid concerns over capacity of the Post Office to compensate for widespread bank closures
Link: Committee to question Post Office on banking service in Scotland
Source: Parliamentary News
Press release: Minister confirms government ambition on digital identity
Consultation and new DCMS-Cabinet Office Digital Identity Unit to launch in the coming weeks.
Link: Press release: Minister confirms government ambition on digital identity
Source: Gov Press Releases
Press release: Secretary of State meeting with Secretary of State for European Affairs Amélie de Montchalin: 11 June 2019
Secretary of State Steve Barclay met with Secretary of State for European Affairs Amélie de Montchalin
Link: Press release: Secretary of State meeting with Secretary of State for European Affairs Amélie de Montchalin: 11 June 2019
Source: Gov Press Releases
Nicky Morgan asks Hargreaves Lansdown about its links to Woodford Fund
Dealing in the units of the LF Woodford Equity Income Fund was suspended last week. Yesterday, Rt Hon. Nicky Morgan MP, Chair of the Treasury Committee, wrote to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) regarding the suspension of the Woodford Fund.
Link: Nicky Morgan asks Hargreaves Lansdown about its links to Woodford Fund
Source: Parliamentary News
Press release: Amal Clooney addresses Foreign Office Ambassadors on defending journalists
Today (Tuesday 11 June) marks one month until Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt’s Global Conference for Media Freedom takes place in London.
Link: Press release: Amal Clooney addresses Foreign Office Ambassadors on defending journalists
Source: Gov Press Releases
Press release: Regulation rulebook rewritten to ensure UK leads tech revolution and empowers consumers
New measures will transform the UK’s regulatory system to support innovation while empowering consumers.
Link: Press release: Regulation rulebook rewritten to ensure UK leads tech revolution and empowers consumers
Source: Gov Press Releases