Category: Gov Press Releases

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

Debbie Francis has won the award for ‘demonstrating the courage to challenge and make a real difference in a male-dominated industry’.

Link: DRS’ Managing Director wins at Women of the Year Awards
Source: Gov Press Releases

A Cumbrian communications professional has won an international prize for her work to encourage more females into the nuclear industry.

Link: Ruth scoops global award for work on gender inclusion
Source: Gov Press Releases