Day: September 17, 2019

Construction of a modern new jail in Wellingborough began today (17 September) as the Justice Secretary, Rt Hon Robert Buckland QC MP, attended a ceremonial ground-breaking to mark the start of the build.

Link: Building work starts on new Wellingborough jail
Source: Gov Press Releases

Sir Tony Redmond has called for views for his independent review into the quality and effectiveness of the audit of local authorities.

Link: Call for views for independent review into local authority audit
Source: Gov Press Releases

The UK government has launched a major information campaign urging UK nationals living in and travelling to the EU to take steps to get ready for Brexit on 31 October 2019.

Link: ‘Get Ready For Brexit’ campaign launches in Belgium
Source: Gov Press Releases

Delivered by Ambassador Neil Bush at the Human Dimension Implementation Meeting (HDIM), 17 September 2019

Link: UK Statement on Democratic Institutions at HDIM 2019
Source: Gov Press Releases

Thank you for taking the time to participate in our survey.

Link: End of survey
Source: Gov Press Releases

Prime Minister Boris Johnson spoke to Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany.

Link: PM call with Chancellor Angela Merkel: 17 September 2019
Source: Gov Press Releases

The UK delivered its statement and calls for all sides of the conflict to abide by their obligations under international humanitarian law.

Link: UN Human Rights Council 42: Interactive Dialogue on Syria
Source: Gov Press Releases

Delivered by Alastair King-Smith, Coordinator of global campaign for media freedom, at the Human Dimension Implementation Meeting (HDIM), 17 September 2019

Link: UK Statement in response to the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media at HDIM 2019
Source: Gov Press Releases

Consistently high performance is rewarded with another honour at RoSPA Awards.

Link: Gold No.14 for LLWR at national health and safety awards
Source: Gov Press Releases