Work and Pensions Committee publishes report on pension costs and transparency
Link: Government “complacent” about cost transparency failings in pensions industry
Source: Parliamentary News
PM announces extra £1.8 billion for NHS frontline services
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has confirmed a new £1.8 billion NHS cash injection to help improve patient care.
Link: PM announces extra £1.8 billion for NHS frontline services
Source: Gov Press Releases
Environment Secretary Theresa Villiers visits Whaley Bridge
Environment Secretary Theresa Villiers visited Whaley Bridge where she met with emergency response teams working to fix a breach at Toddbrook Reservoir.
Link: Environment Secretary Theresa Villiers visits Whaley Bridge
Source: Environment Agency
Equality takes centre stage at this year’s Mey Highland Games
The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) celebrated equality and diversity at this year’s Mey Highland Games, the first games of their kind to welcome adaptive athletes.
Link: Equality takes centre stage at this year’s Mey Highland Games
Source: Gov Press Releases
Letter to The Times from Emma Howard Boyd, Chair of Environment Agency
Response from the Chair to The Times’ article “Filthy Business”, 3 August 2019.
Link: Letter to The Times from Emma Howard Boyd, Chair of Environment Agency
Source: Environment Agency
Government readies whole nation for Brexit with every council to have a designated Brexit lead
Communities Secretary has announced £20 million for councils to prepare for delivering Brexit on 31 October.
Link: Government readies whole nation for Brexit with every council to have a designated Brexit lead
Source: Gov Press Releases
Foreign Secretary meets China State Councillor in Beijing
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab met State Councillor Wang Yi in Bangkok on Wednesday at the ASEAN Foreign Ministers meeting.
Link: Foreign Secretary meets China State Councillor in Beijing
Source: Gov Press Releases
Investing in our global future by protecting children affected by conflict
Statement by Ambassador Karen Pierce, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the Security Council Open Debate on Children and Armed Conflict
Link: Investing in our global future by protecting children affected by conflict
Source: Gov Press Releases
North Korea missile test launches: Foreign Office statement
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office is concerned by the launch of ballistic missiles by North Korea on 2 August, following similar tests on 24 and 30 July.
Link: North Korea missile test launches: Foreign Office statement
Source: Gov Press Releases
Equine Viral Arteritis confirmed in Shropshire
The UK’s Deputy Chief Veterinary Officer confirmed a new case of Equine Viral Arteritis in Shropshire
Link: Equine Viral Arteritis confirmed in Shropshire
Source: Gov Press Releases