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Kickstart moves up a gear with over 120,000 jobs created so far and government making it even simpler for employers to join

Monday, 25 January 2021 - 09:54 Department for Work and Pensions Press Release

More than 120,000 jobs for 16 to 24 year olds have now been created through the government’s flagship Kickstart Scheme, as ministers have urged more employers to get involved....

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Edition 24: News from the Adjudicator

Monday, 25 January 2021 - 09:45 Groceries Code Adjudicator News Story

Read the latest newsletter from the Groceries Code Adjudicator (GCA)....

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New Global Coalition launched to address impacts of Climate Change

Monday, 25 January 2021 - 09:24 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Press Release

Prime Minister Boris Johnson will launch the Adaptation Action Coalition, a new international coalition to tackle the impacts of climate change. ...

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E3 statement on attempted aerial attacks on Riyadh

Monday, 25 January 2021 - 09:23 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office News Story

The governments of France, Germany and the UK have strongly condemned the attempted aerial attacks on Riyadh, Saudi Arabia...

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£30 million injection for UK’s first uncrewed fighter aircraft

Monday, 25 January 2021 - 08:49 Ministry of Defence Press Release

The UK’s first fleet of uncrewed fighter aircraft is one step closer to reality following a £30-million contract to design and manufacture a prototype in a three-year deal supporting more than 100 job...

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Community Champions to give COVID 19 vaccine advice and boost take up

Over £23 million funding allocated to 60 councils and voluntary groups across England to expand work to support those most at risk from COVID-19 and boost vaccine take up....

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Change of British High Commissioner to Canada: Susannah Goshko

Monday, 25 January 2021 - 00:00 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Press Release

Ms Susannah Goshko has been appointed British High Commissioner to Canada. ...

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Deputy Chief Medical Officer Jonathan Van Tam opinion piece in The Sunday Telegraph

Sunday, 24 January 2021 - 07:30 Department of Health and Social Care Press Release

Deputy Chief Medical Officer Jonathan Van-Tam highlights the importance of continuing to follow the guidance, even after receiving a COVID-19 vaccination....

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More employers sign up to rapid testing to protect workforce

Sunday, 24 January 2021 - 00:15 Department of Health and Social Care Press Release

Dozens of public and private sector employers are now offering rapid testing to those without symptoms....

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PM call with President Joe Biden: 23 January 2021

Saturday, 23 January 2021 - 21:19 Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street Press Release

Prime Minister Boris Johnson spoke to Joe Biden, President of the United States, this evening. ...

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Detention of peaceful protesters in Russia: UK statement

Saturday, 23 January 2021 - 14:32 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Press Release

UK concerned by detention of peaceful protesters in Russia and urges Russian government to respect international human rights commitments. ...

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River levels remain exceptionally high across England

Saturday, 23 January 2021 - 13:18 Environment Agency News Story

The Environment Agency is urging people to sign up to flood warnings and to check the latest safety advice as the risk of flooding in many areas continues....

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Government Chief Scientific Adviser, Sir Patrick Vallance on the new variant of COVID 19 in the UK

Saturday, 23 January 2021 - 11:40 Government Office for Science Press Release

Government Chief Science Adviser, Sir Patrick Vallance comments on the new variant of COVID-19....

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UK to host G7 Summit in Cornwall

Saturday, 23 January 2021 - 10:29 Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street News Story

PM will use the UK’s G7 Presidency to unite leading democracies to help the world build back better from coronavirus and create a greener, more prosperous future....

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Foreign Secretary sets out UK's unique offer to East African nations on visit to region

Saturday, 23 January 2021 - 09:45 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Press Release

Visiting Kenya, Sudan and Ethiopia the Foreign Secretary signed new agreements on healthcare and climate change, saw how UK aid is helping those most in need and pressed for humanitarian access to hel...

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Extra funding for organisations that steer women away from crime

Saturday, 23 January 2021 - 00:30 Ministry of Justice Press Release

38 organisations will receive almost £2 million in government funding so their vital work steering women away from crime can continue....

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Transport Secretary launches £794 million investment to boost rail links in north and south

Saturday, 23 January 2021 - 00:15 Department for Transport News Story

Final round of Restoring Your Railway Ideas Fund opens, inviting proposals to restore railway lines, services and stations that were closed to passengers in 1964....

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Appointment of Scott Mann MP as a Government Whip: 22 January 2021

Friday, 22 January 2021 - 18:47 Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street Press Release

The Queen has been pleased to approve the appointment of Scott Mann MP as a Government Whip (Lord Commissioner of HM Treasury)....

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UK Government and seafood industry make good progress on exports

Today Minister David Duguid spoke with senior figures in the Scottish seafood industry to acknowledge there have been difficulties and provide solutions...

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