The Environment Agency aims to become a net zero organisation by 2030
Link: Environment Agency sets net zero emissions aim
Source: Environment Agency
Remembrance Day in Thailand: Sunday 10 November 2019
The annual Remembrance Day Service organised by the British Embassy will be held in its new venue at The British Club Bangkok at 10.50 hrs on Sunday 10 November
Link: Remembrance Day in Thailand: Sunday 10 November 2019
Source: Gov Press Releases
Foreign flagged ships detained in the UK during September 2019
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that five foreign flagged ships remained under detention in UK ports during September 2019 after failing port state control (PSC) inspection.
Link: Foreign flagged ships detained in the UK during September 2019
Source: Gov Press Releases
UK intervention at the UNHCR Executive Committee 2019
UK Humanitarian Councillor, Dylan Winder delivered a statement to the the UNHCR Executive Committee (ExCom), outlining the UK’s priorities for the year ahead.
Link: UK intervention at the UNHCR Executive Committee 2019
Source: Gov Press Releases
Faith Engagement Adviser appointed
Colin Bloom has been appointed as Faith Engagement Adviser at the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.
Link: Faith Engagement Adviser appointed
Source: Gov Press Releases
Radioactive waste management in the spotlight
Hundreds of nuclear industry experts gathered in Cumbria for a two-day focus on managing radioactive waste.
Link: Radioactive waste management in the spotlight
Source: Gov Press Releases
Committee question PSNI Chief Constable on rise in Organised Crime
Northern Ireland Affairs Committee to question PSNI Chief Constable on rise in Organised Crime
Link: Committee question PSNI Chief Constable on rise in Organised Crime
Source: Parliamentary News
New Innovate UK brand launched as part of unified UKRI identity
A new brand for Innovate UK has been launched today as part of a unified identity for UK Research and Innovation (UKRI).
Link: New Innovate UK brand launched as part of unified UKRI identity
Source: Gov Press Releases
Gorakhpur woman becomes British High Commissioner for a day
22-year-old Ayesha Khan from Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, won the ‘High Commissioner for a Day’ competition and the chance to be the UK’s top diplomat to India.
Link: Gorakhpur woman becomes British High Commissioner for a day
Source: Gov Press Releases
South Oxfordshire Local Plan: holding Direction letter to council
The Secretary of State has written to South Oxfordshire District Council to prevent withdrawal of their Local Plan from examination.
Link: South Oxfordshire Local Plan: holding Direction letter to council
Source: Gov Press Releases