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All new-build houses will be sold as freehold in bold move to tackle unfair leasehold practices.

Link: Leasehold axed for all new houses in move to place fairness at heart of housing market
Source: Gov Press Releases

On Wednesday 26 and Thursday 27 June 2019, NATO Defence Ministers met at the NATO headquarters in Brussels.

Link: NATO Defence Ministerial Meeting
Source: Gov Press Releases

New statutory inquiries opened into The Jalloh Charitable Trust and The Deacons Charitable Trust

Link: Charity regulator freezes bank accounts as it opens investigations into grant-giving charities with common trustees
Source: Gov Press Releases

The UK called for members to prioritise women’s economic empowerment and highlighted the UK’s commitment to achieving Sustainable Development Goal 5.

Link: UN Human Rights Council 41: Discrimination Against Women and Business and Human Rights
Source: Gov Press Releases

Data published today shows forecasts for student numbers, the cost of student loans and loan repayments in England.

Link: Government reveals student loan contribution
Source: Gov Press Releases

The Universities Minister announced that a new group will be created to improve support for students with disabilities in higher education.

Link: New group to boost support for disabled students
Source: Gov Press Releases

Button batteries can badly injure or even kill a child, if swallowed.

Link: Button batteries campaign: how to stay safe
Source: Gov Press Releases

The British Embassy in Lisbon are holding meetings across Portugal to update UK nationals working and living in the country.

Link: Information and events for UK nationals living in Portugal
Source: Gov Press Releases

Plastic bottles have been completely removed from the Foreign Office in London, and embassies around the world are taking up the challenge to go plastic-free.

Link: FCO is first government department to join the #OneLess campaign
Source: Gov Press Releases