UK’s world leading ivory ban moves step closer

Tuesday, 09 March 2021 Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

Eight week consultation on the implementation of the Ivory Act is launched....

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OSCE roundtable on women's leadership in peacebuilding and conflict prevention: UK contribution

Tuesday, 09 March 2021 - 11:03 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Speech

Ambassador Neil Bush participated in an OSCE roundtable on women's leadership in peacebuilding and conflict prevention as Head of the OSCE MenEngage Network....

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UK to send millions of pounds recovered from corrupt officials back to Nigeria

Tuesday, 09 March 2021 - 10:57 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Press Release

Today, the UK and Nigeria agreed the return of £4.2 million to Nigeria – funds recovered from associates of the former Delta State Governor, James Ibori....

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Increased support for fishing and shellfish businesses

Tuesday, 09 March 2021 - 10:53 Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs Press Release

Expanded Seafood Response Fund for the UK’s seafood and aquaculture sectors....

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Judicial retirement age to rise to 75

Tuesday, 09 March 2021 - 09:56 Ministry of Justice Press Release

Judges, magistrates, and coroners will be allowed to continue to serve until they are 75, as the Lord Chancellor today confirmed plans to increase their mandatory retirement age....

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Joint statement from COP26 President Designate Alok Sharma and US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry from his visit to London

Tuesday, 09 March 2021 - 09:24 Cabinet Office Press Release

Special Envoy Kerry also met with Prime Minister Boris Johnson, Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak, Foreign and Development Secretary Dominic Raab and Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng....

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Government publishes first ever national action plan to protect journalists

Tuesday, 09 March 2021 - 00:15 Closed organisation: Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport Press Release

The government has published the UK’s first national action plan to protect journalists from abuse and harassment. ...

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Relaunch of the Act FAST campaign to improve stroke outcomes

Tuesday, 09 March 2021 - 00:01 Closed organisation: Public Health England Press Release

New data suggests that people put off seeking help for stroke during pandemic....

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Justice overhaul to better protect the public and back our police

Tuesday, 09 March 2021 - 00:01 Ministry of Justice Press Release

Cutting crime and building safer communities will be at the heart of new legislation unveiled in Parliament today (9 March 2021)....

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Commonwealth Day 2021 speech by High Commissioner Charles Hay

Monday, 08 March 2021 - 19:15 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Speech

High Commissioner Charles Hay delivered a Commonwealth Day address during celebration at the Royal Commonwealth Society of Malaysia....

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Myanmar's ambassador to UK calls for release of Aung San Suu Kyi and President U Win Myint: Foreign Secretary's response

Monday, 08 March 2021 - 18:06 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Press Release

Dominic Raab responded to Myanmar ambassador to the UK Kyaw Zwar Minn's 8 March statement, which called for Aung San Suu Kyi and Myanmar's President to be released....

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PM statement at coronavirus press conference: 8 March 2021

Monday, 08 March 2021 - 17:42 Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street Speech

Prime Minister Boris Johnson made a statement at the coronavirus press conference....

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Government to give police powers to tackle unauthorised encampments

Monday, 08 March 2021 - 16:58 Home Office News Story

Home Secretary announces new criminal offence to target trespassers using vehicles to reside on land who are causing disruption to local communities....

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Tri Service Reserve Force joins fight against COVID in Greater Manchester

Monday, 08 March 2021 - 16:47 Reserve Forces' and Cadets' Associations (RFCA) News Story

Reservists from all three military services have joined the fight against Covid 19 in Greater Manchester....

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Cadet awarded First Sea Lord Honour

Monday, 08 March 2021 - 16:47 Reserve Forces' and Cadets' Associations (RFCA) News Story

A Year 11 pupil from King’s Leadership Academy Hawthornes; Leo Robinson has been appointed First Sea Lord Cadet (FSLC) 2021, making him one of the top Royal Marine Cadets in the country. ...

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Office of Tax Simplification: Board changes

Monday, 08 March 2021 - 16:11 Closed organisation: Office of Tax Simplification Press Release

Paul Aplin OBE appointed as an OTS Board member...

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Scottish women entrepreneurs win national award for innovation

Monday, 08 March 2021 - 15:52 Closed organisation: Office of the Secretary of State for Scotland Press Release

Three of Scotland's leading female entrepreneurs have received UK Government backing to scale up their innovations....

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UN Human Rights Council 46: UK statement on Violence against Children

Monday, 08 March 2021 - 15:43 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Speech

The UK's International Human Rights Ambassador delivered this statement during the Interactive Dialogue with the Special Representative Secretary General on the Violence against Children....

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PM call with President Erdo?an of Turkey: 8 March 2021

Monday, 08 March 2021 - 15:20 Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street Press Release

Prime Minster Boris Johnson spoke to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdo?an this afternoon. ...

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Minister Anne Marie Trevelyan addresses International Women's Day event

Monday, 08 March 2021 - 15:08 Cabinet Office Speech

International Champion on Adaptation and Resilience delivers keynote speech at COP26 event, 'Climate Action and Gender Equality: Can We Close One Gap Without the Other?'...

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