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Joint statement following the visit of COP26 President Designate Alok Sharma to Viet Nam

Joint statement following the visit of COP26 President Designate Alok Sharma to Viet Nam

Wednesday, 02 June 2021

COP26 President-Designate Alok Sharma and Viet Nam Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Tran Hong Ha released a joint statement following Mr ...

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Geospatial Commission sets its 2021/22 priorities

Geospatial Commission sets its 2021/22 priorities

Tuesday, 01 June 2021

Geospatial Commission publishes annual plan that shows progress against the UK’s Geospatial Strategy, key priorities for the year ahead and the appoin...

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The need for pension funds to invest in a clean, green and prosperous future

The need for pension funds to invest in a clean, green and prosperous future

Tuesday, 01 June 2021

COP26 President Alok Sharma at the first Net Zero Pensions summit, hosted by Make My Money Matter....

COP26 President:

COP26 President: "We must ensure that we leave no issue and no one behind"

Tuesday, 01 June 2021

Alok Sharma speaks at the plenary of the first day of the May–June 2021 UN Climate Change Conference subsidiary bodies sessions...

UK, Viet Nam strengthen collaboration on climate change on the road to successful COP26.

UK, Viet Nam strengthen collaboration on climate change on the road to successful COP26.

Friday, 28 May 2021

COP26 President-Designate Alok Sharma congratulated Viet Nam’s action on climate change but urged the country to go further on phasing out coal and ac...

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Rapid action across the economy needed to reach net zero emissions

Rapid action across the economy needed to reach net zero emissions

Thursday, 27 May 2021

COP26 President Alok Sharma at the opening of the World Economic Forum's ‘Climate Breakthroughs: The Road to COP26 and Beyond'. ...

Alok Sharma visits South East Asia and South Asia to build support for COP26 climate goals

Alok Sharma visits South East Asia and South Asia to build support for COP26 climate goals

Thursday, 27 May 2021

COP26 President-Designate to travel to Viet Nam, Indonesia and Bangladesh this week...

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'Votes for life’ for British citizens living abroad

'Votes for life’ for British citizens living abroad

Thursday, 27 May 2021

New measures announced in the Queen’s Speech will make it easier for British citizens who have moved abroad to participate in our democracy. ...

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More than 20 countries come together to pledge support for the world’s forests

More than 20 countries come together to pledge support for the world’s forests

Thursday, 27 May 2021

The COP26 FACT Dialogue has brought together 23 countries to endorse a joint statement that commits to working together to protect world’s forests. In...

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Voter Identification   FAQs

Voter Identification FAQs

Wednesday, 26 May 2021

Information on the government's Voter Identification policy....

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Climate action needed from fashion and beauty industries to reduce emissions

Climate action needed from fashion and beauty industries to reduce emissions

Wednesday, 26 May 2021

COP26 President Alok Sharma speaking at the Vogue Business and Shopify Sustainability Forum...

GSK announced as a Principal Partner for COP26

GSK announced as a Principal Partner for COP26

Wednesday, 26 May 2021

One of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies, GSK, will be a Principal Partner for the vital climate change summit...

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Investing in clean recoveries for a resilient, net zero future

Investing in clean recoveries for a resilient, net zero future

Tuesday, 25 May 2021

COP26 President Alok Sharma at 'Green New Deal: Clean Transition to Green Economy' - a special session for the P4G summit, jointly hosted by the Korea...

Independent report assesses species data in England

Independent report assesses species data in England

Monday, 24 May 2021

New report launched on improving species data in England....

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New Permanent Secretary to the Department for International Trade

New Permanent Secretary to the Department for International Trade

Monday, 24 May 2021

The Cabinet Secretary has appointed James Bowler as the new Permanent Secretary to the Department for International Trade....

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COP President Designate outlines progress made at G7 Climate and Environment Ministerial

COP President Designate outlines progress made at G7 Climate and Environment Ministerial

Friday, 21 May 2021

Alok Sharma's opening remarks at the G7 Climate and Environment Ministerial press conference ...

Appointment of Sir Robert Francis QC to undertake the infected blood compensation framework study

Appointment of Sir Robert Francis QC to undertake the infected blood compensation framework study

Thursday, 20 May 2021

Appointment of Sir Robert Francis QC to undertake the infected blood compensation framework study...

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New Hub will cut back government spending on external staff

New Hub will cut back government spending on external staff

Thursday, 20 May 2021

A new strategy and consulting hub, staffed by civil servants, has been launched today to boost internal expertise across government, saving the taxpay...

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Delivering for the most vulnerable to the effects of climate change at COP26

Delivering for the most vulnerable to the effects of climate change at COP26

Thursday, 20 May 2021

COP26 President Alok Sharma's video address at the World Humanitarian Forum, on the need to act now against the threat of climate change to ensure a s...

Elections must be free of voter fraud

Elections must be free of voter fraud

Tuesday, 18 May 2021

Lord True, Minister of State for the Cabinet Office, sets the record straight on voter identification plans....

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Adapting trade policy training to a new environment

Adapting trade policy training to a new environment

Monday, 17 May 2021

Meeting more diverse needs and improving value for taxpayers are just a few benefits of virtual learning for the Trade Policy and Negotiations Faculty...

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The vital role of the academic community in delivering COP26 aims

The vital role of the academic community in delivering COP26 aims

Monday, 17 May 2021

COP26 President Alok Sharma's opening address on the first day of the COP26 Universities Network’s Climate Exp0....

Getting the most from Learning at Work 2021

Getting the most from Learning at Work 2021

Monday, 17 May 2021

A unique annual event to make the most of all the ways to learn at work....

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Summit to build global confidence in vaccines to be convened by the UK Government

Summit to build global confidence in vaccines to be convened by the UK Government

Saturday, 15 May 2021

The UK Government will convene the world’s first Global Vaccine Confidence Summit in an effort to drive vaccine uptake in the fight against the Covid....

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Digital Government

Digital Government

Friday, 14 May 2021

Speech by Cabinet Office Minister Julia Lopez at the Digital Government conference, 13 May 2021....

Ministers showcase the UK’s green future ahead of COP26 climate change conference in Glasgow

Ministers showcase the UK’s green future ahead of COP26 climate change conference in Glasgow

Friday, 14 May 2021

COP26 President-Designate Alok Sharma marked less than six months to go until the climate change summit this November, as Government Ministers travell...

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Voter fraud measures announced in the Queen's speech

Voter fraud measures announced in the Queen's speech

Friday, 14 May 2021

New laws announced in the Queen’s Speech will strengthen the integrity of UK elections and protect our democracy from fraud and intimidation...

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Pick the planet

Pick the planet

Friday, 14 May 2021

This year’s climate summit COP26 will be the world’s best chance of building a cleaner, greener future - COP26 President-Designate Alok Sharma in a ma...

COP26 President Designate Alok Sharma: “Pick the planet”

COP26 President Designate Alok Sharma: “Pick the planet”

Friday, 14 May 2021

This year’s climate summit COP26 will be the world’s best chance of building a cleaner, greener future, COP26 President-Designate Alok Sharma will say...

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COP26 President welcomes Spain’s commitment to the fight against climate change

COP26 President welcomes Spain’s commitment to the fight against climate change

Wednesday, 12 May 2021

Alok Sharma visits Spain to discuss cooperation on climate change ahead of COP26...

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