British High Commission and MISA Malawi bring together media representatives from Malawi and neighbouring states to discuss freedom of expression and democracy
Link: Malawi hosts Media Freedom and Democracy Conference
Source: Gov Press Releases
Disability Confident scheme leads to inclusive workforce
On the third anniversary of the scheme, changes have been announced to help businesses achieve their goal of workplace inclusivity.
Link: Disability Confident scheme leads to inclusive workforce
Source: Gov Press Releases
Consultation launched on the import and export of hunting trophies
A consultation and a call for evidence have been launched to gather views and expert evidence on trophy hunting.
Link: Consultation launched on the import and export of hunting trophies
Source: Gov Press Releases
Net Zero Review launched to support UK’s world leading climate commitment
The Chancellor today (2 November 2019) launches a review that will determine how the UK ends its contribution to global warming.
Link: Net Zero Review launched to support UK’s world leading climate commitment
Source: Gov Press Releases
Government ends support for fracking
Government ends support for fracking in England on the basis of new scientific analysis, published today.
Link: Government ends support for fracking
Source: Gov Press Releases
New ‘league table’ reveals electric car charging availability across UK as Transport Secretary calls on local authorities to do more
Local authorities urged to take advantage of electric car funding as ‘league table’ of charging infrastructure released.
Link: New ‘league table’ reveals electric car charging availability across UK as Transport Secretary calls on local authorities to do more
Source: Gov Press Releases
Heavy industry to cut 2 million tonnes of carbon emissions with new tech
The government is looking for most effective ways to cut industrial greenhouse gas emissions, as part of £315 million investment drive to decarbonise heavy industry.
Link: Heavy industry to cut 2 million tonnes of carbon emissions with new tech
Source: Gov Press Releases
Parliament sends 30,000 invitations for citizens’ assembly on climate change
Parliament invites people to join Climate Assembly UK
Link: Parliament sends 30,000 invitations for citizens’ assembly on climate change
Source: Parliamentary News