The UK welcomed DPRK’s engagement with the UPR process, however expressed concerns by the lack of participation in other UN Human Rights mechanisms and ongoing reports of human rights violations.
Link: UN Human Rights Council 42: Statement for the Universal Periodic Review on the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea
Source: Gov Press Releases
The first Women in Armed Policing (WIAP) conference took place in Birmingham this week.
Link: CNC proud to play key part in inaugural Women in Armed Policing conference
Source: Gov Press Releases
Trustees ‘reckless’ with funds finds Charity Commission
Link: Charity wound up after claims it was building bathrooms and installing IT equipment in Caribbean schools could not be proved
Source: Gov Press Releases
This data provides information about the number and types of applications that HM Land Registry completed in August 2019.
Link: August 2019 Transaction Data
Source: Gov Press Releases
Two suppliers of the antidepressant, nortriptyline, have admitted illegally sharing information in order to keep prices up.
Link: Drug firms admit to colluding in order to keep prices up
Source: Gov Press Releases
The British Embassy Ashgabat and International Organization for Migration strengthen capacity of Turkmen journalists in the field of combating human trafficking.
Link: British Embassy Ashgabat supports Turkmen journalists
Source: Gov Press Releases
More armed forces veterans will be helped into work thanks to new funding that will secure additional specialist support in jobcentres.
Link: Increased DWP support for veterans
Source: Gov Press Releases
Committee publishes report on Penalty charge notices in healthcare
Link: Confusing rules for claiming free prescriptions and dental treatment need changing
Source: Parliamentary News
Government set to invest nearly £100 million to back the rising stars of science and innovative small businesses.
Link: Science superstars and small businesses could bring the next big innovations to market with £100 million boost
Source: Gov Press Releases
Soft Drinks Industry Levy data shows a 28.8% reduction per 100ml in retailer own-brand and manufacturer-branded products.
Link: New report shows further sugar reduction progress by food industry
Source: Gov Press Releases
