COP26 President Alok Sharma at the opening of the World Economic Forum’s ‘Climate Breakthroughs: The Road to COP26 and Beyond’.
Link: Rapid action across the economy needed to reach net zero emissions
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More than 20 countries come together to pledge support for the world’s forests
The COP26 FACT Dialogue has brought together 23 countries to endorse a joint statement that commits to working together to protect world’s forests. Indonesia also confirmed as co-chair of dialogue.
Link: More than 20 countries come together to pledge support for the world’s forests
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Liz Truss calls on G7 partners to modernise World Trade Organization
The International Trade Secretary will use the UK-hosted G7 Trade Ministerial meeting this week (27 to 28 May) to rally the world’s leading democracies to the cause of WTO reform.
Link: Liz Truss calls on G7 partners to modernise World Trade Organization
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UK signs up to global alliance to protect our oceans and at-risk communities
UK announces membership of the Ocean Risk and Resilience Action Alliance (ORRAA).
Link: UK signs up to global alliance to protect our oceans and at-risk communities
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DWP and Google join forces to grow jobseekers’ digital skills
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has partnered with Google to provide 9,000 jobseekers across the UK with scholarships to gain a Google Career Certificate.
Link: DWP and Google join forces to grow jobseekers’ digital skills
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Environment Bill continues through Parliament
New amendments will include legally-binding 2030 species target and measures to reduce sewage discharges into rivers.
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£401 million investment into upgrades to deliver brighter rail future
Investment for Transpennine route upgrade, increased freight capacity between the Port of Southampton and Midlands plus new stations at Exeter and Leeds.
Link: £401 million investment into upgrades to deliver brighter rail future
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UK-Egypt cooperation on transportation projects
Minister of Transport and British Ambassador discuss bilateral cooperation in several projects including railways, electric tractors and the underground metro.
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Investing in clean recoveries for a resilient, net zero future
COP26 President Alok Sharma at ‘Green New Deal: Clean Transition to Green Economy’ – a special session for the P4G summit, jointly hosted by the Korean Ministry of Economy and Finance and the Green Climate Fund.
Link: Investing in clean recoveries for a resilient, net zero future
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UK kick starts preparation for trade negotiations with India
14-week consultation launched to seek views from the public and businesses
Link: UK kick starts preparation for trade negotiations with India
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