British Ambassador to Somalia, Ben Fender gave a speech to celebrate the Queen’s 93rd birthday and the UK and Somalia partnership.
Link: Queen’s birthday celebration 2019 in Mogadishu, Somalia: Ben Fender’s speech
Source: Gov Press Releases
UK reaffirms commitment to Western Balkans security on 20th anniversary of NATO Kosovo intervention
Armed Forces Minister Mark Lancaster has announced that the UK will continue its contribution to the NATO KFOR mission in Kosovo.
Link: UK reaffirms commitment to Western Balkans security on 20th anniversary of NATO Kosovo intervention
Source: Gov Press Releases
20th Anniversary of NATO Intervention in Kosovo
FCO Minister for Europe, Sir Alan Duncan, spoke at an event organised by the Embassy of Kosovo at the National Army Museum.
Link: 20th Anniversary of NATO Intervention in Kosovo
Source: Gov Press Releases
Future face of engineering at HS2 revealed
HS2 Ltd marks International Women in Engineering Day with new video.
Link: Future face of engineering at HS2 revealed
Source: Gov Press Releases
Ipswich company pays nearly £20,000 to charities after packaging law infringement
An Ipswich packaging company has offered to pay nearly £20,000 to two environmental charities after admitting it had contravened regulations
Link: Ipswich company pays nearly £20,000 to charities after packaging law infringement
Source: Environment Agency
Change of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Belarus – August 2019
Mrs Jacqueline Perkins has been appointed Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Belarus
Link: Change of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Belarus – August 2019
Source: Gov Press Releases
Homes England deal with Keepmoat Homes sees work begin on 598 new homes at Northfleet Embankment
Almost 600 new homes are on the way as work begins on site at Northfleet Embankment, following a deal between government housing accelerator Homes England and developer Keepmoat Homes.
Link: Homes England deal with Keepmoat Homes sees work begin on 598 new homes at Northfleet Embankment
Source: Gov Press Releases
Family Justice Panel update
Panel members confirmed to steer call for evidence on how the family courts protect children and parents in cases of domestic abuse and other serious offences.
Link: Family Justice Panel update
Source: Gov Press Releases
Digital Economy Act 2017 (Amendment)
A Bill to amend the Digital Economy Act 2017 in respect of TV licence fee concessions by reference to age
Link: Digital Economy Act 2017 (Amendment)
Source: Public Bills
Holidaymakers urged to put MMR checks top of any travel plans
PHE and travel industry call on holidaymakers and other travellers to check their MMR vaccinations are up-to-date, as measles outbreaks continue across Europe.
Link: Holidaymakers urged to put MMR checks top of any travel plans
Source: Gov Press Releases