Category: Gov Press Releases

The Queen’s Speech prioritises both veterans and service personnel with a promise to further incorporate the Armed Forces Covenant in law.

Link: New pledges for the Armed Forces announced in Queen’s Speech
Source: Gov Press Releases

Letters from the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union to the Scottish and Welsh Governments on the Withdrawal Agreement Bill.

Link: Letters to the Devolved Administrations on the Withdrawal Agreement Bill
Source: Gov Press Releases

A commitment to prevent public institutions from imposing their own international boycotts has been confirmed alongside the Queen’s Speech.

Link: Government confirms commitment to preventing public institutions setting up their own international boycotts
Source: Gov Press Releases

Forensic Science Regulator newsletters cover issues of interest and relevance to forensic science practitioners.

Link: Forensic Science Regulator newsletter: number 33
Source: Gov Press Releases

Government delivers on its promise to level up school funding across the country

Link: Local areas get breakdown in first stage of £14bn funding boost
Source: Gov Press Releases

This eAlert contains details on the Woodland Carbon Guarantee auction, the HS2 Woodland Fund application assessment deadline and new rules for remedial action.

Link: eAlert: 18 December 2019 – Apply now for the Woodland Carbon Guarantee
Source: Gov Press Releases

Regular updates on seasonal flu levels during the winter season 2019 to 2020.

Link: UK flu levels according to PHE statistics: 2019 to 2020
Source: Gov Press Releases

Simon Hart has taken up his role as Secretary of State for Wales following his appointment by Prime Minister Boris Johnson.

Link: Simon Hart MP appointed Secretary of State for Wales
Source: Gov Press Releases

‘Dear Accounting Officer’ letters provide advice on accountability, regularity, propriety, value for money and annual accounting exercises.

Link: DAO 05/19 Accounts Directions 2019-20
Source: Gov Press Releases

Plans announced to help home-buyers and renters, devolve power and funding to communities and improve building safety.

Link: Queen’s Speech: Delivering fairer, more affordable homes for buyers and renters
Source: Gov Press Releases