Three works have been gifted to The Hepworth Wakefield
Link: Three works by British modernist artists gifted to the nation
Source: Gov Press Releases
First opposite-sex civil partnerships to take place on New Year’s Eve
As the country prepares for celebrations to bring in the New Year, thousands of opposite-sex couples will today (31 December 2019) also be celebrating the formalisation of their relationships with a civil partnership.
Link: First opposite-sex civil partnerships to take place on New Year’s Eve
Source: Gov Press Releases
Government announces pay rise for 2.8 million people
National Living Wage set to increase by 6.2% in 2020
Link: Government announces pay rise for 2.8 million people
Source: Gov Press Releases
Attack on Iraqi military base: Foreign Office Statement
The Foreign Office responds to the recent rocket attack by Kataib Hizballah on an Iraqi military base near Kirkuk.
Link: Attack on Iraqi military base: Foreign Office Statement
Source: Gov Press Releases
UK welcomes the release and exchange of prisoners in Ukraine
The Foreign & Commonwealth Office welcomes the release and exchange of prisoners in Ukraine on 29 December.
Link: UK welcomes the release and exchange of prisoners in Ukraine
Source: Gov Press Releases
René Olivieri appointed as Interim Chair of the The National Heritage Memorial Fund
The Prime Minister has appointed René Olivieri as interim Chair of the National Heritage Memorial Fund (NHMF) for 6 months from 01 January 2020 to 01 July 2020.
Link: René Olivieri appointed as Interim Chair of the The National Heritage Memorial Fund
Source: Gov Press Releases
HM Coastguard volunteer saves man who was choking in Paris restaurant
Imagine a total stranger saves your life by stepping in to help you at a time of emergency, but you have no way of thanking them?
Link: HM Coastguard volunteer saves man who was choking in Paris restaurant
Source: Gov Press Releases
Welsh Secretary welcomes £243 million UK Government support for Welsh farmers
The Chancellor has today confirmed £243 million of funding to support Welsh farmers once the UK leaves the EU.
Link: Welsh Secretary welcomes £243 million UK Government support for Welsh farmers
Source: Gov Press Releases
UK satellites to help lead the fight against climate change
A new satellite data centre will use cutting-edge satellite technology to help combat climate change.
Link: UK satellites to help lead the fight against climate change
Source: Gov Press Releases
Farmers’ £3 billion support confirmed in time for 2020
The Chancellor has today confirmed nearly £3 billion of funding for 2020 to support farmers once the UK leaves the EU.
Link: Farmers’ £3 billion support confirmed in time for 2020
Source: Gov Press Releases