Statement by Ambassador Karen Pierce at the Security Council debate on UN cooperation with regional/sub-regional organisations in maintaining peace and security
Link: International humanitarian law and counter-terrorism
Source: Gov Press Releases
Contact lenses recall: 1-day Acuvue Moist for Astigmatism – MHRA urges patients to check their boxes for recalled lots
Users of certain Johnson & Johnson Acuvue daily disposable contact lenses are being urged by the MHRA to check their lenses, due to a voluntary product recall of specific lots initiated by the company.
Link: Contact lenses recall: 1-day Acuvue Moist for Astigmatism – MHRA urges patients to check their boxes for recalled lots
Source: Gov Press Releases
Three non-executives join HMRC Board
The appointment of 3 new non-executive directors to the HMRC Board has been confirmed by the Prime Minister.
Link: Three non-executives join HMRC Board
Source: Gov Press Releases
Home Secretary launches Windrush Advisory Group
An advisory group comprising community and faith leaders has been established to encourage people to apply to the Windrush Compensation Scheme.
Link: Home Secretary launches Windrush Advisory Group
Source: Gov Press Releases
We’ve signed the Tech Talent Charter
Amy Cross, Agile Delivery Manager and member of our Diversity and Inclusion Steering Group, on why we’ve signed up to the Tech Talent Charter here at BPDTS.
Link: We’ve signed the Tech Talent Charter
Source: Gov Press Releases
UN Human Rights Council 42 – General Comment: Contemporary Forms of Slavery
Ambassador Julian Braithwaite said that the UK is delighted that the Human Rights Council has renewed the Special Rapporteur on Modern Slavery.
Link: UN Human Rights Council 42 – General Comment: Contemporary Forms of Slavery
Source: Gov Press Releases
New look emergency areas planned for Yorkshire
Emergency areas on key Yorkshire motorways are being enhanced to make them more visible for drivers.
Link: New look emergency areas planned for Yorkshire
Source: Gov Press Releases
Safer journeys for cyclists and pedestrians thanks to Highways England scheme
Safer journeys are on the way for cyclists, pedestrians and schoolchildren thanks to an investment by Highways England in the Midlands.
Link: Safer journeys for cyclists and pedestrians thanks to Highways England scheme
Source: Gov Press Releases
Hong Kong protests and the Chinese-British Joint Declaration: Foreign Secretary’s statement
Speaking in Parliament, Dominic Raab expressed the UK government’s ongoing concern about the situation in Hong Kong and our support for the Joint Declaration.
Link: Hong Kong protests and the Chinese-British Joint Declaration: Foreign Secretary’s statement
Source: Gov Press Releases
The Plant Health (Wales) (Amendment) (No. 3) Order 2019 / Gorchymyn Iechyd Planhigion (Cymru) (Diwygio) (Rhif. 3) 2019
Link:
The Plant Health (Wales) (Amendment) (No. 3) Order 2019 / Gorchymyn Iechyd Planhigion (Cymru) (Diwygio) (Rhif. 3) 2019
Source: Legislation .gov.uk