Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt makes a statement to Parliament following the seizure of the Stena Impero in the Strait of Hormuz.
Link: Situation in the Gulf: Foreign Secretary statement
Source: Gov Press Releases
Urgent question on pensions for severely disabled victims in Northern Ireland
Urgent question asked by Emma Little Pengelly MP
Link: Urgent question on pensions for severely disabled victims in Northern Ireland
Source: Parliamentary News
Lord Ahmad’s statement on Tristan da Cunha after severe storms
The UK is working to support the local governmnet of Tristan da Cunha after severe storms
Link: Lord Ahmad’s statement on Tristan da Cunha after severe storms
Source: Gov Press Releases
Pregnant women and new parents to get enhanced redundancy protections
Legal protections against redundancy to be extended by 6 months for new mothers returning to work.
Link: Pregnant women and new parents to get enhanced redundancy protections
Source: Gov Press Releases
TPR action on pensions scams and the Railways Pension Scheme
Committee publishes new information on TPR’s action on pension scams and its involvement with the Railways Pension Scheme
Link: TPR action on pensions scams and the Railways Pension Scheme
Source: Parliamentary News
Committee to consider citizens’ assemblies and a further referendum ahead of new Prime Minister’s arrival
Exiting the European Union Committee hold two evidence sessions exploring the topics of a second referendum and citizens assemblies
Link: Committee to consider citizens’ assemblies and a further referendum ahead of new Prime Minister’s arrival
Source: Parliamentary News
Government acts to strengthen development aid fund after report
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