Prime Minister Theresa May to say further radical reform needed to ensure safe, affordable homes for all.
Link: PM calls for new design laws to ensure high-quality homes
Source: Gov Press Releases
We must not let down the people of South Sudan
Statement by Ambassador Jonathan Allen, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council briefing on the situation in South Sudan
Link: We must not let down the people of South Sudan
Source: Gov Press Releases
UK continues to be among top donors to UNRWA
Statement by Ambassador James Roscoe, Head of Open Societies and Partnerships at the UK Mission, to the United Nations at the Meeting of the Ad Hoc Committee of the General Assembly for the Announcement of Voluntary Contributions to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA)
Link: UK continues to be among top donors to UNRWA
Source: Gov Press Releases
PM’s meeting with the President of Iraq: 25 June 2019
Prime Minister Theresa May had a bilateral meeting with the President of Iraq, Barham Sali.
Link: PM’s meeting with the President of Iraq: 25 June 2019
Source: Gov Press Releases
UK Government should put more focus on the Pacific Alliance
International Relations Commitee publishes report ino the UK’s relationship with the Pacific Alliance
Link: UK Government should put more focus on the Pacific Alliance
Source: Parliamentary News
MPs assess the growing use of civilian drones
Science and Technology Committee seek evidence on commercial and recreational drone use in the UK
Link: MPs assess the growing use of civilian drones
Source: Parliamentary News
Tackling child sexual abuse online and offline
Home Secretary Sajid Javid delivered a speech at the NSPCC’s “How Safe are our Children?” conference on Tuesday 25 June 2019.
Link: Tackling child sexual abuse online and offline
Source: Gov Press Releases
Killings in Ethiopia, June 2019: British Embassy statement
The British Embassy in Addis Ababa has given a statement on the killings of Regional State President Ambachew Mekonnen and CDS Seare.
Link: Killings in Ethiopia, June 2019: British Embassy statement
Source: Gov Press Releases
International Trade Summer School inspires next generation of exporters
The National Trade Academy Programme Summer School will upskill the next generation of exporters and trade experts in Scotland.
Link: International Trade Summer School inspires next generation of exporters
Source: Gov Press Releases
Human bias and discrimination in AI systems
Blogger post: As part of our AI auditing framework blog series, Reuben Binns, our Research Fellow in Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Valeria Gallo, Technology Policy adviser, look at how AI can play a part in maintaining or amplifying human biases and discrimination.
Link: Human bias and discrimination in AI systems
Source: ICO .org.uk