Alberta and the UK have agreed a new Memorandum of Understanding on Co-operation in Science, Technology and Innovation.
Link: New Alberta and UK Innovation Partnership
Source: Gov Press Releases
Sustainability of government procurement examined
Committee asks what action it needs to take to achieve its net zero emissions target by 2050
Link: Sustainability of government procurement examined
Source: Parliamentary News
Honduras joins high-level dialogue on marine litter and waste management in the Caribbean
Honduras joined five Commonwealth countries in attending a high-level dialogue in Belize City from 4-6 September in order to take action on plastics entering the oceans.
Link: Honduras joins high-level dialogue on marine litter and waste management in the Caribbean
Source: Gov Press Releases
Guatemala joins high-level dialogue on marine litter and waste management in the Caribbean
Guatemala joined five Commonwealth countries in attending a high-level dialogue in Belize City from 4-6 September in order to take action to reduce plastics entering the oceans.
Link: Guatemala joins high-level dialogue on marine litter and waste management in the Caribbean
Source: Gov Press Releases
UK to allocate £1.5 million to help hurricane-hit Bahamas
The UK Government has set aside an initial £1.5 million towards the immediate response to Hurricane Dorian in The Bahamas.
Link: UK to allocate £1.5 million to help hurricane-hit Bahamas
Source: Gov Press Releases
Youth Justice Board questioned on children and young people in custody
Justice Committee examines children and young people in custody
Link: Youth Justice Board questioned on children and young people in custody
Source: Parliamentary News
UK and US reaffirm defence ties ahead of NATO’s 70th Anniversary
US Secretary of Defense Dr.
Link: UK and US reaffirm defence ties ahead of NATO’s 70th Anniversary
Source: Gov Press Releases
Crime news: contacting the Defence Solicitor Call Centre
Process for logging issues with the operation of the Defence Solicitor Call Centre (DSCC)
Link: Crime news: contacting the Defence Solicitor Call Centre
Source: Gov Press Releases
Home Secretary tasks MAC on Australian-style points-based immigration system
Home Secretary Priti Patel asked the MAC to review how an Australian-style points-based (PBS) immigration system could be introduced in Britain to strengthen the UK labour market.
Link: Home Secretary tasks MAC on Australian-style points-based immigration system
Source: Gov Press Releases
September apprenticeship payment
Changes to apprenticeship payments for September which do not affect providers getting payment and on the date expected
Link: September apprenticeship payment
Source: Gov Press Releases