Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee highlights continuing divide between urban and rural areas
Link: Government fails to reduce urban rural gap in broadband and mobile
Source: Parliamentary News
English language tests: a systemic failure affecting thousands
Committee publishes report on English language tests for overseas students
Link: English language tests: a systemic failure affecting thousands
Source: Parliamentary News
Updated flood maps mean Salisbury is better prepared
New flood maps now show greater detail about how Salisbury reacts to flooding, but not a rise in actual flood risk.
Link: Updated flood maps mean Salisbury is better prepared
Source: Environment Agency
£5m increase for rape and sexual abuse victims
Victims of rape and sexual assault will be helped by a further £5 million for specialist support services, Justice Minister Wendy Morton MP announced today (18th September) as part of ongoing government efforts to ensure victims get the help they need and restore faith in the justice system.
Link: £5m increase for rape and sexual abuse victims
Source: Gov Press Releases
PM call with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman: 17 September 2019
Prime Minister Boris Johnson spoke to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
Link: PM call with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman: 17 September 2019
Source: Gov Press Releases
Vancouver Marks Final Canadian Stop on Red Arrows Tour
The Red Arrows final stop in Canada will include flypasts over Vancouver and Victoria.
Link: Vancouver Marks Final Canadian Stop on Red Arrows Tour
Source: Gov Press Releases
UK launches Maritime Trade and Investment Plan to turbocharge multibillion-pound maritime sector
International Trade Secretary, liz Truss launches new Maritime Trade and Investment Five Year Plan.
Link: UK launches Maritime Trade and Investment Plan to turbocharge multibillion-pound maritime sector
Source: Gov Press Releases
Second UK-Morocco Strategic Dialogue held in Rabat
Discussions covered the UK and Morocco’s political, economic, security and cultural relations.
Link: Second UK-Morocco Strategic Dialogue held in Rabat
Source: Gov Press Releases
Biological medicine quality to receive major boost
The Medicine and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency have released a Strategy for Pharmacopoeial Public Quality Standards for Biological Medicines update.
Link: Biological medicine quality to receive major boost
Source: Gov Press Releases
Home Office encourages civil servants across government to volunteer with police
Civil Service increases special leave allocation for special constables
Link: Home Office encourages civil servants across government to volunteer with police
Source: Gov Press Releases