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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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UK to seize Brexit opportunities and unleash innovation by overhauling approach to red tape: 22 July 2021

UK to seize Brexit opportunities and unleash innovation by overhauling approach to red tape: 22 July 2021

Wednesday, 21 July 2021

Bold proposals to reform and modernise the way regulation and rules are set in the UK to slash Brexit red tape have been unveiled by Ministers today. ...

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Government outlines significant changes needed to make Northern Ireland Protocol sustainable

Government outlines significant changes needed to make Northern Ireland Protocol sustainable

Wednesday, 21 July 2021

The Government has today published a Command Paper setting out that it is seeking to negotiate significant changes to the Northern Ireland Protocol....

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COP26 President to visit Slovenia and Italy ahead of G20 meeting

COP26 President to visit Slovenia and Italy ahead of G20 meeting

Tuesday, 20 July 2021

COP26 President-Designate Alok Sharma will meet with his counterparts to press for climate action before the G20 Climate and Energy Ministers meeting...

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Fully vaccinated critical workers to be able to leave self isolation in exceptional circumstances

Fully vaccinated critical workers to be able to leave self isolation in exceptional circumstances

Monday, 19 July 2021

Fully vaccinated critical workers to be able to leave self-isolation in exceptional circumstances under new plans to prevent serious disruption to vit...

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Infected blood compensation framework study: consultation on terms of reference

Infected blood compensation framework study: consultation on terms of reference

Monday, 19 July 2021

Sir Robert Francis QC has launched a consultation on the terms of reference for his independent study looking at options for a framework for compensat...

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Paymaster General Speech on National Resilience Strategy delivered on 13 July 2021

Paymaster General Speech on National Resilience Strategy delivered on 13 July 2021

Thursday, 15 July 2021

The Paymaster General's speech announcing the launch of a call for evidence for the National Resilience Strategy. ...

Commissioner for Public Appointments   Announcement of Government’s Preferred Candidate

Commissioner for Public Appointments Announcement of Government’s Preferred Candidate

Thursday, 15 July 2021

William Shawcross CVO has been confirmed as the Prime Minister's preferred candidate for the role of Commissioner for Public Appointments. ...

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New members of the Committee on Standards in Public Life

New members of the Committee on Standards in Public Life

Thursday, 15 July 2021

The Cabinet Office has announced today the appointment of new members of the Committee on Standards in Public Life, with effect from 1 August 2021....

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New UK Government recruitment campaign launched in Scotland

New UK Government recruitment campaign launched in Scotland

Thursday, 15 July 2021

The UK Government has launched a new recruitment campaign which will encourage people in Scotland to apply for roles in the UK Civil Service....

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Unilever joins COP26 as a Principal Partner

Unilever joins COP26 as a Principal Partner

Thursday, 15 July 2021

Unilever is the 11th and final Principal Partner for UN climate change summit COP26 in Glasgow...

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UK convenes key ministers to unlock investment  for energy transition ahead of COP26

UK convenes key ministers to unlock investment for energy transition ahead of COP26

Wednesday, 14 July 2021

UK convenes third meeting of the Energy Transition Council, attended by ministers and senior officials from 19 countries and 12 international institut...

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COP President welcomes new ambitious NDC during his visit to Barbados

COP President welcomes new ambitious NDC during his visit to Barbados

Monday, 12 July 2021

Alok Sharma welcomes plans to be fossil fuel free by 2030. ...

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Moving finance towards our clean, green, and resilient future

Moving finance towards our clean, green, and resilient future

Sunday, 11 July 2021

COP26 President-Designate Alok Sharma at the Venice Climate Conference, organised by the Italian finance ministry and central bank...

Government to set out way forward on the Northern Ireland Protocol to Parliament

Government to set out way forward on the Northern Ireland Protocol to Parliament

Thursday, 08 July 2021

Minister of State at the Cabinet Office, Lord Frost, and Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (SoSNI), Brandon Lewis, spoke at the Policy Exchange ...

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COP26 President visits Antigua and Barbuda

COP26 President visits Antigua and Barbuda

Thursday, 08 July 2021

Alok Sharma sees the impact of Hurricane Irma and how communities are building back from natural disasters....

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COP26 President boosts cooperation on tackling climate change during visit to Jamaica

COP26 President boosts cooperation on tackling climate change during visit to Jamaica

Thursday, 08 July 2021

Alok Sharma welcomes Jamaica’s support as co-chair of NDC Partnership...

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