The plans would strengthen the export deferral rules and give UK museums and buyers a greater opportunity to keep important artworks and artefacts in the country
Link: Press release: Plans to strengthen protections for Britain’s most valuable treasures at risk of export
Source: Gov Press Releases
The UK Government and the Swiss Federal Council have approved the transition of a trade agreement.
Link: Press release: UK and Switzerland agree to transition trade agreement after Brexit
Source: Gov Press Releases
Highways England is doing its bit to help people get home for Christmas as it prepares to lift more than 200 miles of roadworks in time for the festive getaway.
Link: Press release: Helping you get home for Christmas with miles of roadworks lifted
Source: Gov Press Releases
A new report has found more than 2 million children in the UK engaged with education and outreach programmes linked to Tim Peake’s Principia Mission to space.
Link: Press release: On third anniversary of Tim Peake’s space mission; report reveals over 2 million inspired by education campaign
Source: Gov Press Releases
Global accounts reports strong financial performance by social housing sector
Link: Press release: Regulator of Social Housing publishes 2018 Global accounts
Source: Gov Press Releases
The unveiling marks exactly 100 years since some women first went to the ballot boxes and stood as candidates in a general election in the United Kingdom
Link: Press release: Statue of Emmeline Pankhurst unveiled in Manchester today
Source: Gov Press Releases
Homes England has proposed a new approach to the Lodge Hill development on the Hoo Peninsula in Medway, which will avoid direct Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) impacts on the Lodge Hill site.
Link: Press release: Homes England proposes new approach to development at Lodge Hill
Source: Gov Press Releases
Women and Equalities Minister, Penny Mordaunt launched an interim fund worth £250,000 to help cover disability-related expenses so people can stand in elections
Link: Press release: Fund launched to support disabled candidates stand for office
Source: Gov Press Releases
Councils in England are to share an extra £1.3 billion under funding plans published by the Communities Secretary.
Link: Press release: James Brokenshire sets out funding measures for councils
Source: Gov Press Releases
There will be up to £970m additional funding, including up to £509m from further council tax flexibility, to enable police forces to recruit more officers.
Link: Press release: Police to get largest funding increase since 2010
Source: Gov Press Releases
