Welsh Secretary demonstrates UK Government commitment to language in meeting with incoming Commissioner
Link: Press release: Alun Cairns: “The Welsh language plays a crucial role in our identity and culture”
Source: Gov Press Releases
Press release: New Chief Executive appointed for Disclosure and Barring Service
The Disclosure and Barring Service has appointed Eric Robinson, Chief Executive of Wirral Borough Council, as its new Chief Executive Officer.
Link: Press release: New Chief Executive appointed for Disclosure and Barring Service
Source: Gov Press Releases
House of Lords celebrates Ramadan with open iftar
Lords teams up with Ramadan Tent Project for evening breaking fast
Link: House of Lords celebrates Ramadan with open iftar
Source: Parliamentary News
Press release: Unnecessary disability reassessments for disabled pensioners to be phased out
The first step in scrapping unnecessary reassessments for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) for pensioners starts on Friday (31 May).
Link: Press release: Unnecessary disability reassessments for disabled pensioners to be phased out
Source: Gov Press Releases
Press release: Diamond trader banned for falsifying sales invoices
Diamond boss disqualified for 11 years after falsifying high-end jewellery sales invoices worth $1.75 million.
Link: Press release: Diamond trader banned for falsifying sales invoices
Source: Gov Press Releases
Press release: Appointment of Lord-Lieutenant of Ross and Cromarty: 29 May 2019
The Queen is pleased to appoint Mrs Joanie Aileen Whiteford as Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Ross and Cromarty.
Link: Press release: Appointment of Lord-Lieutenant of Ross and Cromarty: 29 May 2019
Source: Gov Press Releases
Press release: More than 380,000 people in Gaza will receive live-saving medical treatment with help from UK aid
UK aid to the World Health Organisation will address urgent gaps in trauma and emergency care, including by establishing a new limb reconstruction unit.
Link: Press release: More than 380,000 people in Gaza will receive live-saving medical treatment with help from UK aid
Source: Gov Press Releases
UK Parliament works in partnership with the Urdd National Eisteddfod at Cardiff Bay
Committee and UK Parliament involved with annual Welsh language youth festival
Link: UK Parliament works in partnership with the Urdd National Eisteddfod at Cardiff Bay
Source: Parliamentary News
Work begins on creating ICO Sandbox short list as application period closes
Applications for the ICO Sandbox have now closed and we have had a fantastic response, with 64 submissions received in total.
Link: Work begins on creating ICO Sandbox short list as application period closes
Source: ICO .org.uk
Press release: It’s showtime! Helping pupils set off on the road to STEM careers
Highways England treated almost 100 pupils to a lively lesson in road building and gave them the chance to win a very special prize for their school.
Link: Press release: It’s showtime! Helping pupils set off on the road to STEM careers
Source: Gov Press Releases