Policy Statements and Initiatives (Archive)

FCO:  UK expands presence in Brazil ahead of Olympics 2016 – (Intervention at the UN General Assembly 29 September 2015 ~ Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict at the UN General Assembly ~ FCO:  "The Assad regime created the environment in which extremism and ISIL in particular flourished" ~ FCO Minister reiterates UK support for Lebanon ~ FCO:  "The world is a better place because of the foundation of the United Nations by our predecessors 70 years ago" ~ FCO:  UK welcomes UN Human Rights Council Resolution on Sri Lanka ~ Minister for the Middle East calls for political solution to Yemen conflict ~ FCO:  "I’m proud to say that the United Kingdom is signing up to the ACT Code of Conduct" ~ Joint Declaration on Recent Military Actions of the Russian Federation in Syria)

DIFD:  Greening - Britain backs the Global Goals for Sustainable Development ~ EC welcomes new 2030 United Nations Agenda for Sustainable Development – (DIFD:  Statement from Desmond Swayne on situation in Ukraine ~ EC calls for unhindered humanitarian access in eastern Ukraine ~ DFID:  Britain to help 6.5m girls in poor countries go to school ~ Urgent action needed to prevent famine in Yemen, warns Justine Greening ~ Data matters: the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development Data ~ Shapps: Solar energy key to fight against poverty ~ UK steps up support for Iraqi victims of ISIL ~ FCO:  Minister for Africa speaks about South Sudan at UNGA ~ PM announces £300m fund for Caribbean infrastructure ~ UK responds to looming food crisis in Malawi)

10DS:  PM urges fellow leaders to back climate change deal ~ Unicef UK reaction to UK Government's climate finance announcement – (PM pledges UK troops to support stability in Somalia and South Sudan ~ PM's speech to the UN Sustainable Development Goals Summit 2015 ~ UN sanctions for British foreign fighters who join ISIL in Syria ~ Transport projects speed ahead in PM’s Better Public Building Award shortlist ~ PM meeting with Croatian Prime Minister: 1 October 2015 ~ 10DS:  Black History Month 2015: David Cameron's message)

HMT:  'Our ambition is now to be the leading FinTech centre in the world', says Harriett Baldwin – (Financial Secretary to the Treasury's speech to American Enterprise Institute ~ HMT:  Chancellor hails historic deal for Sheffield)

Cabinet Office:  UK and US meet to forge new steps toward "even closer” digital collaboration

DfT:  Cycling revolution goes electric – (DfT:  Details of £1.8bn Midlands’ roads plan ~ DfT:  Details of £2bn roads plan for the East of England ~ Government confirms consumers who bought vehicles in good faith will not incur additional tax costs)

DVSA:  VW owners affected by emissions testing: what to do

BIS:  Business minister responds to SSI mothballing steelmaking facilities in Redcar ~ BIS:  £80m support package for SSI workers & local economy)

CLG:  Cranbrook delivering new homes and supporting new homeowners – (CLG:  Brandon Lewis raises the alarm over tenant safety)

Defra:  UK Government announces EU support package for Scottish farmers – (Defra:  RPA helps farmers by providing guidance on greening rules 2016)

DfE:  Sam Gyimah visits Paris to share best practice in childcare – (DfE:  Top graduates to get up to £30k to train to teach core subjects ~ DfE:  Action to address the top 3 teacher workload issues)

ScotGov:  Proposals for bold action on reoffending – (ScotGov:  Supporter involvement in football clubs ~ ScotGov:  ‘Right to rent’ plan raises rogue landlord fears ~ ScotGov:  Protecting Channel 4 ~ ScotGov:  Fiscal Commission Bill published ~ New cycling project is simply FABB ~ Strong support for refugees across Scotland  ~ ScotGov: Renewed calls for return of Post Study Work Visa ~ ScotGov:  Help to access disability benefits ~ ScotGov:  £300k to help refugees in Europe ~ ScotGov:  Major change to bureaucratic system of GP payments ~ ScotGov:  Taking on the challenge ~ ScotGov:  UK wage plan ‘not a Living Wage’)

WAG:  Animal welfare at the heart of new Snares Code ~ Code of Best Practice on the Use of Snares in Fox Control – (WAG:  Proposed new limits on mental health detention times in Wales ~ WAG:  Minister welcomes National Adviser for Violence Against Women ~ WAG:  Support for Wales’ brightest to reach new heights ~ Blossoming future for Gelli Aur Country Park)

Wales Office:  Millions of commuters benefitting from Government’s free Wi-Fi on public transport)

Northern Ireland Assembly:  Renewed focus needed to improve public transport says Committee – (NIA:  Assembly hosts debate to mark International Day of Older People)

techUK:  Open consultation on closer working between the Emergency Services

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