Rolladen-Schneider LS7 glider (G-CFMY), pilot suffered a heart attack in-flight, near Blaenau Ffestiniog, Gwynedd.
Link: AAIB report: Rolladen-Schneider LS7, pilot suffered a heart attack in-flight
Source: Gov Press Releases
34th Universal Periodic Review: UK statement on Kazakhstan
The UK delivers statement on Kazakhstan at the 34th UPR, encouraged by Kazakhstan’s action to reduce prison population and improve prison conditions.
Link: 34th Universal Periodic Review: UK statement on Kazakhstan
Source: Gov Press Releases
ESFA Update: 7 November 2019
Latest information and actions from the Education and Skills Funding Agency for academies, schools, colleges, local authorities and further education providers.
Link: ESFA Update: 7 November 2019
Source: Gov Press Releases
Rail merger raises competition concerns
The CMA has raised concerns on 21 routes between Preston and Scotland under the new award of the West Coast Rail franchise.
Link: Rail merger raises competition concerns
Source: Gov Press Releases
South Africa: celebrating co-operation between BoE and SARB
Following a successful 18-month pilot, the BoE Stockbrokers will continue a programme of training and technical co-operation first agreed on 17 April 2018 with the SARB (South African Reserve Bank) until March 2022.
Link: South Africa: celebrating co-operation between BoE and SARB
Source: Gov Press Releases
The Newcastle Upon Tyne, North Tyneside and Northumberland Combined Authority (Adult Education Functions) Order 2019
This Order provides for the conferral of certain adult education functions of the Secretary of State under the Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 (“the 2009 Act”) on the Newcastle Upon Tyne, North Tyneside and Northumberland Combined Authority (‘the Combined Authority’).
Link: The Newcastle Upon Tyne, North Tyneside and Northumberland Combined Authority (Adult Education Functions) Order 2019
Source: Legislation .gov.uk
Supporting the ICC’s role in pursuing accountability in Libya
Statement by Ambassador Karen Pierce, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the Security Council briefing on the ICC – Libya
Link: Supporting the ICC’s role in pursuing accountability in Libya
Source: Gov Press Releases
34th Universal Periodic Review: UK statement on San Marino
The UK delivers statement on San Marino at the 34th UPR, recognising significant progress since their last Review towards equal rights for LGBT individuals.
Link: 34th Universal Periodic Review: UK statement on San Marino
Source: Gov Press Releases
Burial Service Held on the Western Front for a Soldier of the Essex Regiment and his Comrade
Soldier of The Essex Regiment and an unknown soldier of an unknown regiment, who were killed during the Great War, were finally laid to rest with full military honours.
Link: Burial Service Held on the Western Front for a Soldier of the Essex Regiment and his Comrade
Source: Gov Press Releases
The British Embassy Paris announces winners of regional competition
The first UK-France Mayors’ Summit brought together over 100 of our collective regional leaders and highlighted the shared opportunities and challenges our two countries face at a local level.
Link: The British Embassy Paris announces winners of regional competition
Source: Gov Press Releases