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British Ambassador hosts Emirati interns set to embark on BAE Systems programmes in the UK.

Link: Emirati interns set to embark on internship programmes in the UK
Source: Gov Press Releases

The Environment Secretary’s speech at Countryfile Live which took place at Blenheim Palace on Thursday 1 August 2019.

Link: Environment Secretary’s speech at Countryfile Live 2019
Source: Gov Press Releases

Education Secretary Gavin Williamson underlined the vital role of further education and skills on his first visit in post when he met apprentices in Yorkshire

Link: Education Secretary meets apprentices on his first visit
Source: Gov Press Releases

This eAlert also contains updates on Felling Licence Online, the Woodland Carbon Fund, the Urban Tree Challenge Fund and the new agent authority form.

Link: eAlert: 1 August 2019 – Oak processionary moth update and Sheffield tree felling investigation
Source: Gov Press Releases

The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) has worked with partners to boost the electrical supply at RAF Lakenheath 4 months ahead of schedule.

Link: RAF Lakenheath gets power to grow thanks to the Defence Infrastructure Organisation
Source: Gov Press Releases

For the first time, people aged 16 years and older will be able to buy a screening test patch from general sale outlets to see if they are allergic to PPD.

Link: First allergy test for hair dye to go on general sale
Source: Gov Press Releases

Local Government Secretary Rt Hon Robert Jenrick MP is the new Ministerial Champion for the Midlands Engine.

Link: New Midlands Engine Champion Robert Jenrick backs the Midlands from the heart of government
Source: Gov Press Releases

Cragg Ross Dawson, a research agency, will provide a central service to HM Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS), recruiting legal professionals to take part in research for projects within HMCTS

Link: Agency appointed to support recruitment of legal professionals for research
Source: Gov Press Releases

New contracts replacing current first year schedules for the 2018 Standard Civil Contract are now available.

Link: Civil news: Updated contracts from 1 September 2019 now available
Source: Gov Press Releases

FCO Minister of State for Human Rights Lord (Tariq) Ahmad of Wimbledon statement on the sentencing of human rights activist and journalist Huang Qi in China on 29 July.

Link: Lord Ahmad statement on the sentencing of human rights activist and journalist Huang Qi
Source: Gov Press Releases