General News (Archive)

MoD:  UK troops deploy to South Sudan to support peacekeeping mission – (MoD:  Service of commemoration for 7 World War 2 Royal Air Force (RAF) servicemen)

RUSI:  Defence Committee Cites RUSI Recommendation on Armed Forces Covenant

Electoral Commission:  UK expats – don’t miss out, you may be able to vote in the General Election

LGA responds to broadband speeds advertising consultation

WAG:  Temporary suspension of bird gatherings will be lifted from 15 May  ~ Food Standards Agency:  Avian flu confirmed at a farm near Thornton, Wyre, Lancashire

EHRC comments on letter to organisers of the Jhalak Prize

Mobile phone bill limit puts power back in hands of consumers, says Citizens Advice

TfL:  TSBA to license TfL brand globally – (TfL:  Electric charging network expands ~ TfL:  New facilities management contracts to deliver savings)

FDA:  PACAC report adds to mounting evidence that Britain needs a strong civil service

TUC: London & the South East set to account for 40% of the economy by end of next Parliament – (TUC: EU negotiation guidelines offer golden opportunity to secure workers' rights ~ TUC: Middle & low-income workers’ rights at risk in both EU & UK after Brexit, warns new report)

RoSPA:  Accidents are biggest killer of children, charity warns as it launches Family Safety Week

Unicef:  Projected number of severely malnourished Somali children up 50% - (Unicef:  Refugee & migrant children stranded in European transit countries suffer psychologically in the face of uncertain future)

WWF responds to Energy & Climate Change Public Attitude survey showing huge support for clean & green energy
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