Day: July 4, 2019

Minister Gibb met G7 education ministers in France this week and showcased the Recruitment & Retention Strategy to an international audience

Link: ‘Education must continue internationalist approach’, Gibb at G7
Source: Gov Press Releases

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

Link: Electric taxis exempt from higher tax rates as UK moves towards net zero
Source: Gov Press Releases

UK will call on countries to implement commitments made at the London Western Balkans Summit in 2018.

Link: PM calls for international cooperation to create the foundations for success in the Western Balkans
Source: Gov Press Releases

Prime Minister Theresa May gave a speech on the Union in Stirling, Scotland.

Link: PM speech on the Union: 4 July 2019
Source: Gov Press Releases

Minister for the Middle East Dr Andrew Murrison has co-chaired the 14th meeting of the biannual UK-Kuwait Joint Steering Group.

Link: Foreign Office minister co-chairs 14th UK-Kuwait Joint Steering Group
Source: Gov Press Releases

The group comprises representatives of the domestic institutions responsible for missing persons in Bosnia & Herzegovina, Croatia, Kosovo, Montenegro and Serbia.

Link: Minister for Europe praises work of Western Balkans Missing Persons Group
Source: Gov Press Releases

The AAIB has sent a team to investigate an accident involving an unmanned aerial vehicle.

Link: The AAIB has sent a team to West Sussex
Source: Gov Press Releases

The United Kingdom and Canada will co-host the Global Conference for Media Freedom in London on 10 and 11 July 2019.

Link: Honduras invited to participate in the Global Conference for Media Freedom in London
Source: Gov Press Releases

DIT announces Northern Powerhouse trade mission to India in October as roadshow in Manchester and Sheffield highlights rapidly expanding opportunities for trade

Link: Northern Powerhouse Trade Mission Launched at India Roadshow
Source: Gov Press Releases