Following a review, the government has announced improvements to the operation of the Newton Fund.
Link: Government acts to strengthen development aid fund after report
Source: Gov Press Releases
DIT launches first ever ‘InsurTech for Development’ conference in Africa
The event in Nairobi provided a platform for the African tech and insurance sectors to collaborate on development opportunities.
Link: DIT launches first ever ‘InsurTech for Development’ conference in Africa
Source: Gov Press Releases
£2.9 million extra funding to boost action on making homes more resilient to floods
Extra funding will support three projects to increase flood resilience
Link: £2.9 million extra funding to boost action on making homes more resilient to floods
Source: Environment Agency
Rail Minister visits zero-emission technology driving the future of railways
Rail decarbonising commitment reiterated by rail minister Andrew Jones.
Link: Rail Minister visits zero-emission technology driving the future of railways
Source: Gov Press Releases
People experiencing homelessness set to benefit from new jobcentre support
Dedicated training on homelessness is being delivered to hundreds of jobcentre managers in a crucial move to improve support for vulnerable benefit claimants.
Link: People experiencing homelessness set to benefit from new jobcentre support
Source: Gov Press Releases
Urgent question after violence in Hong Kong
Urgent question asked by Catherine West MP
Link: Urgent question after violence in Hong Kong
Source: Parliamentary News
Environment Agency publishes Annual Report 2018-2019
Outlining the EA’s achievements over the last financial year.
Link: Environment Agency publishes Annual Report 2018-2019
Source: Environment Agency
Survey on the UK’s first Voluntary National Review of progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals.
We are inviting people and organisations to share their views on the UK’s Voluntary National Review process and gather ideas on future stakeholder engagement.
Link: Survey on the UK’s first Voluntary National Review of progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals.
Source: Gov Press Releases
Commission appoints interim managers to Island Health Trust
Interim managers to address concerns over the expenditure of charitable funds
Link: Commission appoints interim managers to Island Health Trust
Source: Gov Press Releases
Local land charges searches for Norwich are now available
A technical issue affecting local land charges searches relating to the Norwich City Council area has been fixed.
Link: Local land charges searches for Norwich are now available
Source: Gov Press Releases