The UK is stepping up its humanitarian support to help millions of people at risk of starvation in Yemen, the Prime Minister announced today.
Link: Press release: New UK aid to feed millions of people in Yemen
Source: Gov Press Releases
Committee examine consequences of UK Export Finance overseas fossil fuels projects
The Environmental Audit Committee continue inquiry into UK Export Finance
Link: Committee examine consequences of UK Export Finance overseas fossil fuels projects
Source: Parliamentary News
Press release: First look at HS2’s Washwood Heath depot site
Ahead of HS2 Ltd beginning construction of a train maintenance depot in Washwood Heath, demolition of a former railway works in Birmingham is now well underway.
Link: Press release: First look at HS2’s Washwood Heath depot site
Source: Gov Press Releases
Welsh Government Minister gives evidence on suspension of Wylfa Newydd development plans
Welsh Affairs Committee continue their inquiry into the closure of the Wylfa Newydd nuclear power station
Link: Welsh Government Minister gives evidence on suspension of Wylfa Newydd development plans
Source: Parliamentary News
Press release: £9.8 million fund to confront knife crime and gang culture
Community-backed projects in 21 areas will receive funding to help families who are vulnerable to the effects of knife crime and gang culture.
Link: Press release: £9.8 million fund to confront knife crime and gang culture
Source: Gov Press Releases
Minister’s plans for carbon pricing and Brexit
The EU Energy and Environment Sub-Committee takes evidence on Wednesday 27 February at 11.00am
Link: Minister’s plans for carbon pricing and Brexit
Source: Parliamentary News
The Financial Markets and Insolvency (Amendment and Transitional Provision) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
Link: The Financial Markets and Insolvency (Amendment and Transitional Provision) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
Source: Legislation .gov.uk
Press release: Company conned small businesses to sponsor sham drug campaigns
Courts shut down a Stockport-based company that targeted small businesses to sponsor sham drug awareness campaigns for schools
Link: Press release: Company conned small businesses to sponsor sham drug campaigns
Source: Gov Press Releases
Press release: New Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner announced
Sara Thornton to take up role to help combat modern slavery.
Link: Press release: New Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner announced
Source: Gov Press Releases
Press release: Children’s vaccine 87% effective against circulating flu strain
Mid-season flu vaccine effectiveness data – published in Eurosurveillance – shows good protection against the circulating strain.
Link: Press release: Children’s vaccine 87% effective against circulating flu strain
Source: Gov Press Releases