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UN Human Rights Council 61: UK Statement for the Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine
16+ hour, 53+ min ago (232+ words) UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue with the Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine. Delivered by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders. We had hoped not to be making another statement about Russian atrocities in Ukraine. Yet four years since…...
UK support for OCEEA priorities on Ukraine, governance and climate security: UK statement to the OSCE
19+ hour, 1+ min ago (255+ words) UK Charg" d'Affaires, Deputy Ambassador James Ford, welcomes the OCEEA's work amid the impact of Russia's aggression against Ukraine, highlighting UK support for environmental recovery, good governance, anti'money'laundering capacity, open data, and work on climate'related mobility. Thank you, Mr Chair....
Closer ties with Ireland are delivering for the UK in a volatile world, as leaders attend second UK-Ireland summit
7+ hour, 35+ min ago (1087+ words) Protecting working families in more turbulent times will underpin discussions at the second UK-Ireland Summit in Cork today (Friday 13 March) as the Prime Minister unveils "937 million in new Irish investment into the UK, which will create around 850 new jobs. 15 companies…...
Signal all the way! Christmas comes early as over 100 mobile masts bring 4G joy to Britain’s rural communities
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (873+ words) Over 100 mobile network masts upgraded to deliver 4G coverage from all major mobile network operators, signalling a major milestone in government's drive to end total-not-spots Over 100 mobile masts upgraded across rural Wales, Scotland and England delivering new 4G coverage from all mobile…...
The £1.4bn opportunity: How reclassification can transform healthcare, improve access to medicines and enable growth
18+ hour, 28+ min ago (235+ words) Expanding medicine reclassification could improve access to treatments, empower self-care, and reduce pressure on NHS services. For decades, our healthcare system has been structurally designed around illness, not wellness. But as the UK shifts from treating sickness to preventing it…...
New tool for families and schools to cut stigma of child poverty
5+ hour, 57+ min ago (771+ words) Support for parents and teachers to help with important conversations about poverty in schools and at home Parents and teachers will be supported to have important conversations with children about the challenges facing families in poverty, as the government today…...
Scotland set for skills and innovation boost as £50 million defence growth deal unveiled
18+ hour, 4+ min ago (754+ words) The deal" announcedattheNational Manufacturing Institute Scotland-will cement Scotland's role as a world leader in maritime, space, quantum and advanced engineering, channelling investment from the Clyde to the East Coast and across the Central Belt to create good jobs, build new…...
Regulation reset to fast-track homes, transport and clean energy
7+ hour, 35+ min ago (245+ words) Emma Reynolds, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, said: "Our regulators do vital work protecting the environment we all depend on. These Strategic Policy Statements'give them a clear mandate to deliver on'our'twin'missions " economic growth and nature recovery....
Commemorating the victims of the Armed Conflict on the Nistru River: UK statement to the OSCE
14+ hour, 41+ min ago (169+ words) On the 34th anniversary of the outbreak of the conflict on the Nistru River, UK Charg" d'Affaires, Deputy Ambassador James Ford, honours the victims and all those affected. On the 34th anniversary of the outbreak of the conflict on the Nistru River,…...
UN Human Rights Council 61: UK Statement for the Group of Experts on Belarus
13+ hour, 58+ min ago (217+ words) UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue with the Group of Experts on Belarus. Delivered by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders. The United Kingdom thanks the Group of Experts for their comprehensive report. It confirms that serious human rights…...