Safer, smoother journeys as well as environmental benefits are on the way along the A66 in Cumbria – thanks to a £3.5 million package of improvements.
Link: Boost for bees and safer, smoother journeys in A66 upgrade
Source: Gov Press Releases
The Town and Country Planning (Fees for Applications, Deemed Applications, Requests and Site Visits) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2019
These Regulations amend the Town and Country Planning (Fees for Applications, Deemed Applications, Requests and Site Visits) (England) Regulations 2012 (“the 2012 Regulations”).
Link: The Town and Country Planning (Fees for Applications, Deemed Applications, Requests and Site Visits) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2019
Source: Legislation .gov.uk
UK statement on civilian casualties in Idlib, Syria
UK Special Envoy to Syria condemns the recent airstrikes which killed over 50 civilians and calls for ceasefire.
Link: UK statement on civilian casualties in Idlib, Syria
Source: Gov Press Releases
Political progress and economic opportunities in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories
Statement by Ambassador Karen Pierce, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the Security Council briefing on the situation in the Middle East
Link: Political progress and economic opportunities in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories
Source: Gov Press Releases
£20 million funding to help 10,000 young people into NHS careers
The Health and Social Care Secretary has announced £20 million funding to prepare more young people for an entry-level job or apprenticeship in the NHS.
Link: £20 million funding to help 10,000 young people into NHS careers
Source: Gov Press Releases
Defence Committee launch new inquiry into defence industrial policy: procurement and prosperity
The Defence Committee launches an inquiry into the defence industrial policy of the Ministry of Defence, exploring procurement policy in relation to UK prosperity
Link: Defence Committee launch new inquiry into defence industrial policy: procurement and prosperity
Source: Parliamentary News
Period Poverty Taskforce meets for the first time
The newly formed Period Poverty Taskforce met for the first time today (23rd July). Announced earlier this year, the taskforce will focus its efforts on tackling the issue of period poverty and wider stigma around menstruation in the UK.
Link: Period Poverty Taskforce meets for the first time
Source: Gov Press Releases
BEIS Committee publish Whirlpool correspondence
Committee publishes correspondence from Whirlpool, Which? and AMDEA
Link: BEIS Committee publish Whirlpool correspondence
Source: Parliamentary News
More views on international development cooperation after Brexit sought by Lords Committee
Lords Committee re-launches call for evidence for inquiry on ‘International Development Cooperation after Brexit’.
Link: More views on international development cooperation after Brexit sought by Lords Committee
Source: Parliamentary News
Anti-corruption newsletter: summer 2019
Provides a progress update on the government’s efforts to battle corruption both in the UK and abroad.
Link: Anti-corruption newsletter: summer 2019
Source: Gov Press Releases