Sir Alan Duncan, Minister for Europe and Americas, offers his condolences following the death of H.E.
Link: Minister for Europe & Americas statement on the death of the Ambassador of the Republic of Armenia to the United Kingdom
Source: Gov Press Releases
Jodrell Bank Observatory in Cheshire has been named as the UK’s newest UNESCO World Heritage Site, becoming the UK’s 32nd site to be added to the prestigious list
Link: Jodrell Bank added to UNESCO World Heritage List
Source: Gov Press Releases
Package of £18m over three years will support freedom of expression and strengthen independent media.
Link: UK steps up fight against fake news
Source: Gov Press Releases
Defence Secretary Penny Mordaunt has joined over 250 LBGT+ armed forces and civilian defence personnel to march in the Pride parade in London today.
Link: Defence Secretary joins armed forces personnel for London Pride
Source: Gov Press Releases
Murderers who fail to disclose the whereabouts of a victim’s body may spend longer behind bars.
Link: Justice Secretary confirms plans for ‘Helen’s Law’
Source: Gov Press Releases
Former Chief Executive of NHS Improvement appointed to Executive Chair of the Government Automation Taskforce.
Link: Ian Dalton to be Executive Chair of Automation Taskforce
Source: Gov Press Releases
Minister for Children and Families Nadhim Zahawi spoke at the Association of Directors of Children’s Services (ADCS) conference 2019 in Manchester.
Link: Children and Families Minister address at ADCS conference
Source: Gov Press Releases
The High Court found Yaxley-Lennon to be in contempt of court, sentencing will take place at a later date.
Link: Stephen Yaxley-Lennon held in contempt of court
Source: Gov Press Releases
The UK welcomed Cambodia’s support for their UPR recommendation to protect victims of trafficking and forced labour; but called for the release of all political prisoners.
Link: UN Human Rights Council 41: Cambodia
Source: Gov Press Releases
This circular draws attention to the publication of Approved Document B (fire safety) 2019 edition, volume 1: Dwellings & volume 2: buildings other than dwellings.
Link: Approved Document B 2019 edition: circular 02/2019
Source: Gov Press Releases
