Statement by Ambassador Karen Pierce, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the Security Council briefing on Afghanistan
Link: Peace, fair elections and equal representation in Afghanistan
Source: Gov Press Releases
Government pledges £62m flood funding for communities in England
New flood boost will better protect over 9,004 homes.
Link: Government pledges £62m flood funding for communities in England
Source: Environment Agency
UK gets international backing to host global climate summit
The UK today received international backing to host the COP26 climate summit in 2020.
Link: UK gets international backing to host global climate summit
Source: Gov Press Releases
Food allergy -jointly organised one day conference
The Government Chemist is collaborating with the Institute of Global Food Security to run a one day conference at Queen’s University Belfast on 21 October
Link: Food allergy -jointly organised one day conference
Source: Gov Press Releases
Statement – eighth Interparliamentary Forum on Brexit
News from the eighth Interparliamentary Forum on Brexit.
Link: Statement – eighth Interparliamentary Forum on Brexit
Source: Parliamentary News
UK Government continues to support The Bahamas relief effort
The UK has been providing vital support and assistance to the people of The Bahamas following the devastation caused by Hurricane Dorian.
Link: UK Government continues to support The Bahamas relief effort
Source: Gov Press Releases
UK aid has reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 16 million tonnes, new figures show
UK aid has helped millions of the world’s poorest people access clean energy and prepare for the impact of climate change in the last eight years.
Link: UK aid has reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 16 million tonnes, new figures show
Source: Gov Press Releases
Automated facial recognition
Biometrics Commissioner response to court judgment on South Wales Police’s use of automated facial recognition technology.
Link: Automated facial recognition
Source: Gov Press Releases
British Embassy, AstraZeneca support young Egyptians to create innovative medical solutions
The British Embassy and British pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca are sponsor eleven Egyptians to visit the AstraZeneca research & development labs in the UK.
Link: British Embassy, AstraZeneca support young Egyptians to create innovative medical solutions
Source: Gov Press Releases
Spending Round gives big boost to local communities
Councils across England are set to receive the biggest year-on-year real terms increase in funding for almost a decade.
Link: Spending Round gives big boost to local communities
Source: Gov Press Releases