Location: United Nations, New York Delivered on: 1 November 2024 (Transcript of the speech, exactly as it was delivered) The UK welcomes the renewal of the mandate of EUFOR Althea today, and I join others in thanking France for its efforts as penholder on the text. EUFOR’s presence continues to play a vital role in … Read more
The Chancellor of the Exchequer has today announced the appointment of David Goldstone as independent Chair of the Office for Value for Money. David will advise the Chancellor of the Exchequer and Chief Secretary to the Treasury on decisions for the multi-year Spending Review. This will include conducting an assessment of where and how to … Read more
Minister for Europe, North America and UK Overseas Territories, Stephen Doughty, said: The UK supports the OSCE ODIHR preliminary findings on parliamentary elections in Georgia on 26 October, for which the UK contributed 50 short term observers to its monitoring mission. The report finds the misuse of administrative resources, a highly polarised campaign environment, as … Read more
Location: United Nations, New York Delivered on: 24 October 2024 (Transcript of the speech, exactly as it was delivered) May I start by thanking President Salam for his leadership during what has been an exceptionally busy period for the Court. As today’s report highlights, the past year has seen a significant increase in the number … Read more
jurors in traumatic cases to receive 24/7 support and free counselling sessions first-of-its kind scheme underway in 14 courts across the country Six free sessions for jurors who hear disturbing evidence, including murder, abuse and cruelty In a new pilot launched earlier this month, jurors in 14 Crown Courts across the country will be able to … Read more
The people of Sudan are experiencing one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises. 25 million people, half of Sudan’s population, are in urgent need of assistance. Fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has forced approximately 11 million from their homes, fleeing horrific violence and severe hunger since the outbreak … Read more
An SIA investigation found that Samuel Miller committed fraud by lying to his employers and working unlicensed as a door supervisor at City Vaults in Newcastle. He worked multiple shifts between August and October 2022 at the venue using the SIA licence number of somebody with a similar name. Northumbria Police were investigating a separate … Read more
Major joint investment in Deeside will safeguard 147 jobs and create a further 220. Shotton Mill will become UK’s largest recycled paper manufacturer helping the UK’s transition to net zero and creating jobs in green industries of the future. Stronger relationship between UK and Welsh Government delivers boost to local economy. Announcement comes ahead of … Read more
seafarers to gain tough new protections as government closes legal loophole exploited by P&O Ferries and ends unscrupulous fire and rehire practices thousands of seafarers will receive National Minimum Wage equivalent from 1 December 2024 moves reinforces the government’s ambitious agenda to make work pay and ensure employment rights are fit for a modern economy Seafarers will be better protected against rogue employers thanks … Read more
A UK trade mission, formed of representatives from the Ministry of Defence, Department for Business and Trade, and the defence trade association ADS, visited Ukraine to hold meetings with Ukrainian Government and industry representatives. It is the latest step in the growing relationship between the UK’s defence industrial sector and Ukraine’s, following the signing of … Read more
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