The UK called for members to prioritise women’s economic empowerment and highlighted the UK’s commitment to achieving Sustainable Development Goal 5.
Link: UN Human Rights Council 41: Discrimination Against Women and Business and Human Rights
Source: Gov Press Releases
Data published today shows forecasts for student numbers, the cost of student loans and loan repayments in England.
Link: Government reveals student loan contribution
Source: Gov Press Releases
The Universities Minister announced that a new group will be created to improve support for students with disabilities in higher education.
Link: New group to boost support for disabled students
Source: Gov Press Releases
Button batteries can badly injure or even kill a child, if swallowed.
Link: Button batteries campaign: how to stay safe
Source: Gov Press Releases
The British Embassy in Lisbon are holding meetings across Portugal to update UK nationals working and living in the country.
Link: Information and events for UK nationals living in Portugal
Source: Gov Press Releases
These Regulations amend Part 3 (VAT invoices and other invoicing requirements) and Part 5 (accounting, payment and records) of the Value Added Tax Regulations 1995 (S.I 1995/2518: “the Principal Regulations”).
Link: The Value Added Tax (Amendment) Regulations 2019
Source: Legislation .gov.uk
Plastic bottles have been completely removed from the Foreign Office in London, and embassies around the world are taking up the challenge to go plastic-free.
Link: FCO is first government department to join the #OneLess campaign
Source: Gov Press Releases
British Embassy in Kabul is inviting proposals for Foreign & Commonwealth Office’s (FCO) programme fund for project activities that support policy priorities in Afghanistan.
Link: Afghanistan: Call for proposals for FCO’s programme fund 2019/20
Source: Gov Press Releases
Minister for Implementation Oliver Dowden has announced updates to the Public Appointments Diversity Action Plan.
Link: Government sets out new plans to open up public appointments
Source: Gov Press Releases
The UK set out its belief that women must be empowered to have a voice and be able to access opportunities that are fundamental to freedom and development.
Link: UN Human Rights Council 41: Violence Against Women at Work
Source: Gov Press Releases
