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Next phase of government project to map the UK’s underground pipes and cables launched

Next phase of government project to map the UK’s underground pipes and cables launched

Monday, 06 September 2021

National Underground Asset Register (NUAR) is a new digital map which will revolutionise construction and development across the country....

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Armed Forces charities to receive £5 million boost

Armed Forces charities to receive £5 million boost

Monday, 06 September 2021

Armed Forces charities will receive an additional £5 million in funding to support those who have served....

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Lord Frost speech at British Irish Association: 4 September 2021

Lord Frost speech at British Irish Association: 4 September 2021

Saturday, 04 September 2021

Lord Frost speech at British-Irish Association – where now on the Northern Ireland Protocol?...

Accelerating the global energy transition through international collaboration

Accelerating the global energy transition through international collaboration

Friday, 03 September 2021

COP26 President-Designate Alok Sharma delivered a pre-recorded speech today to a summit hosted in Taiyuan, China. The forum focused on ‘Energy, Climat...

New programme to develop more disabled leaders

New programme to develop more disabled leaders

Wednesday, 01 September 2021

The National Leadership Centre has launched the Catalyst Programme which aims to support and develop senior leaders with a disability, in public secto...

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Government School of Property to boost skills in public sector

Government School of Property to boost skills in public sector

Wednesday, 01 September 2021

New government training programme will improve public sector expertise in property management....

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PM appoints members to the Senior Salaries Review Body

PM appoints members to the Senior Salaries Review Body

Thursday, 26 August 2021

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has reappointed Ms Pippa Lambert and extended the appointment of Sir Adrian Johns KCB CBE DL as members of the Senior S...

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Government and charities highlight veterans support, in light of situation in Afghanistan

Government and charities highlight veterans support, in light of situation in Afghanistan

Wednesday, 25 August 2021

The meeting outlined support available to former service personnel across the UK and agreed to share information and best practice on supporting vete...

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More than £2bn of taxpayers’ money protected against fraud

More than £2bn of taxpayers’ money protected against fraud

Tuesday, 24 August 2021

An anti-fraud scheme has detected or prevented more than £2bn of fraud since it was launched 25 years ago....

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Government equips staff with Debt Toolkit to help vulnerable

Government equips staff with Debt Toolkit to help vulnerable

Tuesday, 24 August 2021

The Vulnerability Debt Toolkit will help public sector workers and those who are in debt to government....

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The Geospatial Commission announces transport innovation competition winners and outlines how to

The Geospatial Commission announces transport innovation competition winners and outlines how to "position the UK in the fast lane"

Wednesday, 18 August 2021

The Geospatial Commission announces the latest winners of the phase 2 of its £5 million Transport Location Data Competition and publishes a report hig...

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COP26 President welcomes commitments towards climate goals during critical visit to Brazil

COP26 President welcomes commitments towards climate goals during critical visit to Brazil

Wednesday, 11 August 2021

Alok Sharma had constructive discussions with ministers on progress towards Brazil's pledge to reach net zero emissions by 2050 and eliminate illegal ...

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UK calls for greater global ambition as UN finds world warming faster than previously estimated.

UK calls for greater global ambition as UN finds world warming faster than previously estimated.

Wednesday, 11 August 2021

UN report out today warns we’ll likely reach 1.5 degrees warming in the next one or two decades unless we take immediate action...

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Following the science to take climate action and make sure COP26 keeps the 1.5 degree goal alive

Following the science to take climate action and make sure COP26 keeps the 1.5 degree goal alive

Monday, 09 August 2021

COP26 President-Designate Alok Sharma's remarks at a panel discussion with climate scientists on the IPCC's 'Summary for Policymakers of the Working G...

Joint statement between COP26 President Designate Alok Sharma and Bolivian President Luis Arce Catacora

Joint statement between COP26 President Designate Alok Sharma and Bolivian President Luis Arce Catacora

Friday, 06 August 2021

Bolivia’s President Luis Arce Catacora and COP26 President-Designate Alok Sharma met on 2 August 2021 in Santa Cruz, Bolivia, ahead of COP26 in Glasgo...

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July Ministerial Chair's Summary

July Ministerial Chair's Summary

Thursday, 05 August 2021

On 25-26 July 2021, more than 50 ministers and high-level representatives met in London to discuss their expectations for COP26, the outcome in Glasgo...

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COP26 President visits Bolivia to build support for climate goals

COP26 President visits Bolivia to build support for climate goals

Monday, 02 August 2021

Alok Sharma is visiting Bolivia today to stress the urgent action needed from all countries ahead of COP26...

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Establishing the principles necessary for transparent, functioning voluntary carbon markets,

Establishing the principles necessary for transparent, functioning voluntary carbon markets,

Friday, 30 July 2021

COP26 President-Designate Alok Sharma delivers a keynote speech at the launch of the Voluntary Carbon Markets Integrity (VCMI) initiative...

Alok Sharma visits Saudi Arabia to discuss action on climate change

Alok Sharma visits Saudi Arabia to discuss action on climate change

Thursday, 29 July 2021

The COP President-Designate will meet with ministers to talk about international collaboration and keeping the 1.5 degree temperature limit within rea...

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Geospatial Commission appoints new commissioner

Geospatial Commission appoints new commissioner

Wednesday, 28 July 2021

Alexandra Notay appointed Commissioner at the Geospatial Commission ...

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Joint statement on principles for collaboration under the Forest, Agriculture and Commodity Trade (FACT) Dialogue

Joint statement on principles for collaboration under the Forest, Agriculture and Commodity Trade (FACT) Dialogue

Tuesday, 27 July 2021

Following the first ministerial meeting of the Forest, Agriculture and Commodity Trade (FACT) Dialogue, 25 countries have endorsed a statement committ...

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Ministers have renewed common mission for climate action, but more work to do says COP26 President

Ministers have renewed common mission for climate action, but more work to do says COP26 President

Monday, 26 July 2021

Climate ministers have taken a step forward towards a successful COP26...

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Alok Sharma welcomes constructive discussions after more than 50 countries came together ahead of COP26

Alok Sharma welcomes constructive discussions after more than 50 countries came together ahead of COP26

Monday, 26 July 2021

COP President-Designate opening remarks to press conference following two day ministerial meeting in London. ...

Alok Sharma brings 51 countries together for critical climate discussions ahead of COP26

Alok Sharma brings 51 countries together for critical climate discussions ahead of COP26

Saturday, 24 July 2021

Ministers to lay groundwork for success before November's summit...

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Nationwide search for climate leaders launched

Nationwide search for climate leaders launched

Saturday, 24 July 2021

The Government has announced the first 'One Step Greener' Climate Ambassadors and launched a nationwide search for climate leaders. ...

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COP26 President Designate welcomes agreement from G20 to limit warming to 1.5C but urges further action on coal phase out

COP26 President Designate welcomes agreement from G20 to limit warming to 1.5C but urges further action on coal phase out

Friday, 23 July 2021

G20 Climate & Energy Ministerial in Naples agrees to action in line with the Paris Agreement and global goal of limiting warming to 1.5 degrees ...

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Dr Jane Goodall named as a COP26 Advocate with 100 days to go until crucial UN climate change summit

Dr Jane Goodall named as a COP26 Advocate with 100 days to go until crucial UN climate change summit

Friday, 23 July 2021

Dr Jane Goodall, DBE, Founder – the Jane Goodall Institute, and UN Messenger of Peace named COP26 Advocate ...

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COP President addresses G20 Climate and Energy meeting in Naples

COP President addresses G20 Climate and Energy meeting in Naples

Friday, 23 July 2021

Alok Sharma calls on G20 to step up and unlock a healthier, safer, cleaner future. ...

Milestone as Pacific Islands Leaders meet with the COP26 President Designate

Milestone as Pacific Islands Leaders meet with the COP26 President Designate

Thursday, 22 July 2021

COP26 President-Designate Alok Sharma's Chair’s summary from the Pacific-UK High Level Climate Dialogue, where Pacific Islands Leaders were brought to...

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Welcome for reports which set out ways to improve government

Welcome for reports which set out ways to improve government

Thursday, 22 July 2021

The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, Michael Gove, has welcomed reports published today, which set out ways to improve government, including tack...

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