Following the storming of the US Embassy in Baghdad in December 2019, the UK has called for diplomatic missions to be protected.
Link: Iraq: UK condemns attack on US Embassy in Baghdad
Source: Gov Press Releases
South Sudan: Troika statement, 2 January 2020
Troika statement reviewing progress towards the formation of South Sudan’s revitalised Transitional Government of National Unity.
Link: South Sudan: Troika statement, 2 January 2020
Source: Gov Press Releases
Flood risk: Settled weather improves outlook
Ground water and river levels remain high with public urged to check flood risk.
Link: Flood risk: Settled weather improves outlook
Source: Environment Agency
Busted! HMRC reveals biggest criminal cases of year 2019
This year’s list once again shows the lengths some people will go to steal money destined to support important public services.
Link: Busted! HMRC reveals biggest criminal cases of year 2019
Source: Gov Press Releases
Reflecting on a busy 2019
As we enter a new year and a new decade we’re looking back at what’s been a busy 12 months for the Maritime & Coastguard Agency.
Link: Reflecting on a busy 2019
Source: Gov Press Releases
Fishing licence fees help restore a Suffolk river
A year-long project to reinvigorate a Suffolk river and increase the fish population has been completed.
Link: Fishing licence fees help restore a Suffolk river
Source: Environment Agency
Plastic found on Suffolk beach used to decorate Christmas tree
Officers from the Environment Agency have found an unusual way to highlight the plastic waste problem on beaches.
Link: Plastic found on Suffolk beach used to decorate Christmas tree
Source: Environment Agency
Time-saving road marking robot makes it a happy new year for drivers
A clever little robot is saving drivers on England’s busiest roads from hundreds of hours of disruption.
Link: Time-saving road marking robot makes it a happy new year for drivers
Source: Gov Press Releases
Year of action on railway starts with new fares trials
Govia Thameslink Railway and LNER in flexible ticket trials to inform rail improvements.
Link: Year of action on railway starts with new fares trials
Source: Gov Press Releases
Government backs UK firm to build three hospitals in Oman
UK Export Finance supports the financing of contracts between UK firm, International Hospitals Group (IHG), and Oman’s Ministry of Health.
Link: Government backs UK firm to build three hospitals in Oman
Source: Gov Press Releases