The new cross-departmental Equalities Hub in the Cabinet Office will include the Race Disparities Unit and the Government Equalities Office.
Link: Office for Disability Issues becomes part of Equalities Hub
Source: Gov Press Releases
New population projection figures inform GAD’s work
Projections help with modelling and decision-making.
Link: New population projection figures inform GAD’s work
Source: Gov Press Releases
Tick-borne encephalitis virus detected in ticks in the UK
Surveillance detects tick-borne encephalitis virus in 2 parts of England for the first time.
Link: Tick-borne encephalitis virus detected in ticks in the UK
Source: Gov Press Releases
£2.8 million awarded to fund projects by British and Israeli scientists
The projects will be awarded the funds from BIRAX, a £10 million programme to support cutting edge UK-Israeli research.
Link: £2.8 million awarded to fund projects by British and Israeli scientists
Source: Gov Press Releases
New review will enhance response to serious and organised crime
The review announced by the Government will look to identify ways of bolstering the response to threats such as county lines, people trafficking and drugs.
Link: New review will enhance response to serious and organised crime
Source: Gov Press Releases
Business and Human Rights Week 2019
The British Embassy organized a second business and human rights week in Guatemala.
Link: Business and Human Rights Week 2019
Source: Gov Press Releases
Marian Campbell reappointed as a Trustee on the Treasure Valuation Committee
The Secretary of State has reappointed Marian Campbell as aTrustee at the Treasure Valuation Committee for five years from 17 October 2019 to 16 October 2024.
Link: Marian Campbell reappointed as a Trustee on the Treasure Valuation Committee
Source: Gov Press Releases
Truda Spruyt appointed to the Theatres Trust Board
The Secretary of State has appointed Truda Spruyt as a Board Member at the Theatres Trust for three years from 7 October 2019 to 6 October 2022.
Link: Truda Spruyt appointed to the Theatres Trust Board
Source: Gov Press Releases
Moving towards viable peace in the Middle East
Statement by Ambassador Jonathan Allen, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the Security Council briefing on the Middle East
Link: Moving towards viable peace in the Middle East
Source: Gov Press Releases
Truss visit to Aston Martin Lagonda underlines benefits of international trade to Warwickshire
International Trade Secretary Liz Truss visits Aston Martin Lagonda in Warwickshire to discuss benefits of trade to local economy.
Link: Truss visit to Aston Martin Lagonda underlines benefits of international trade to Warwickshire
Source: Gov Press Releases