The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) 2019 annual report unites health leaders across the world, calling on governments to face modern health threats.
Link: CMO: we must work together to make our world safer and healthier
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UK to lead global innovation in sustainable plastics in drive to net zero
New forms of packaging and plastic made from plants, wood chippings and food waste could be a step closer, thanks to new business and Government investment.
Link: UK to lead global innovation in sustainable plastics in drive to net zero
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Body-worn cameras to curb aggressive bailiffs
People in debt will be given greater protection from rogue bailiffs as the government today announced the introduction of compulsory body-worn cameras.
Link: Body-worn cameras to curb aggressive bailiffs
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Strait of Hormuz incident: Foreign Secretary calls with French and German foreign ministers
The Foreign Secretary discussed the incident with Jean-Yves Le Drian and Heiko Maas
Link: Strait of Hormuz incident: Foreign Secretary calls with French and German foreign ministers
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Building peace and saving lives through government fund
The cross-government Conflict, Stability and Security Fund is delivering programmes in conflict areas to improve UK security.
Link: Building peace and saving lives through government fund
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The AAIB has sent a team to Kent
The AAIB has sent a team to investigate an accident involving a light aircraft.
Link: The AAIB has sent a team to Kent
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Maritime security in the Gulf: UK government response
This page sets out the government’s initial response, during June and July 2019, to growing tensions following the impounding of tankers by Iran in the Gulf.
Link: Maritime security in the Gulf: UK government response
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Strait of Hormuz incident: UK government letter to UN Security Council President
The UK Mission to the UN in New York’s Charge d’Affaires wrote to the UN Security Council President after the British-flagged tanker Stena Impero was seized.
Link: Strait of Hormuz incident: UK government letter to UN Security Council President
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New business start-up training for refugees in the UK
A pilot to encourage refugee entrepreneur programmes across the UK has been announced.
Link: New business start-up training for refugees in the UK
Source: Gov Press Releases
£2 million Future News Fund to boost local public interest journalism
A new £2 million pilot innovation fund to support public interest journalism in the UK, following recommendations in the Cairncross Review.
Link: £2 million Future News Fund to boost local public interest journalism
Source: Gov Press Releases