Policy Statements and Initiatives (Archive)

FCO:  Joint statement on Libya – (FCO:  British WW1 Heroines commemorated on official Serbian Stamps ~ FCO:  Human Rights - UK pledges on universal rights and freedoms ~ FCO:  Standing up for human rights in a British way ~ Foreign Secretary congratulates Nobel Peace Prize winners ~ UK welcomes release of civil society activists Leyla and Arif Yunus ~ ‘Be on the Ball’ for Euro 2016)

DIFD:  New measures to protect victims of stalking, domestic abuse and violence – (DIFD:  Britain and US unite to power up Africa)

10DS:  PM call with Barack Obama – (10DS:  PM call with Francois Hollande10DS:  PM: This is a government that delivers ~ 10DS:  UK leadership unlocks pay TV for holidaymakers inside EU)

HM Treasury:  Massive boost to rail services brings Northern Powerhouse to life – (HMT:  Help to Buy - helping 130,000 own their own home ~ HMT:  Finance Bill 2016 paves way for even simpler tax system and tough offshore evasion regime)

Home Office:  Police targets review published – (Home Secretary at the Police Reform Summit ~ Final contracts for new emergency services network are signed ~ HO:  Enhanced helpline to benefit survivors of Modern Slavery)

BIS:  New funding for flood-affected businesses

DECC:  Calculated climate success

CLG:  Tenants now able to start taking up the right to own their own home in South Norfolk – (CLG:  Ministers move to rid the land of litter scourge ~ First wave of Starter Homes to begin with £8m government funding ~ CLG:  New garden towns to create thousands of new homes ~ CLG:  New funding to support flood-affected communities ~ CLG:  Greg Clark - Help with Council Tax and business rates for flood-hit communities ~ CLG:  Stem the tide of homelessness ~ CLG:  Brandon Lewis announces large-scale custom build pilot ~ CLG:  Youth-led website launched to end FGM ~ CLG:  Right to Buy boosting home ownership across the country ~ Iconic coastal heritage sites set for £3m makeover)

DWP:  Universal Credit now in almost 550 jobcentres – (DWP:  Record numbers of women in work as government delivers on its pledge to support people into jobs ~ Universal Credit claimants significantly more likely to get a job ~ Employment Minister tells ERSA: ‘Embrace the challenge of supporting people into sustainable jobs’ ~ DWP:  Public consultation launched on Personal Independence Payments)

DCMS:  Satellite dishes to boost broadband speeds in most remote areas of UK

DfT:  Government’s rail investment plan forges ahead – (DfT:  Massive boost to rail services brings Northern Powerhouse to life ~ DfT:  £2m cycling boost for East of England)

Defra:  Environment Secretary's statement on flooding – (Defra:  Update on flooding – Tuesday 8 December 2015 ~ Defra:  £51m more for homes & businesses affected by floods ~ Defra:  Farming flood damage support announced)

ScotGov:  Scottish action & ambition for Paris deal – (ScotGov:  Cash boost for climate justice ~ Seafood Levies ‘snub’ holding back Scottish producers ~ ScotGov:  Have your say on policing in Scotland ~ ScotGov: 
Paris COP21
~ ScotGov:  Gear conflict management ~ ScotGov:  Parliament asked to withhold Bill ~ ScotGov: 
New dawn for recycling in Scotland
~ ScotGov:  EU/Faroe fish deal ~ ScotGov:  Working dog tail docking)

WAG:  Wales WILL get consequentials from HS2 – (Wales stands ready to welcome Syrian refugees ~ WAG:  Minister sees the fruit of 21st Century Schools investment ~ WAG:  Stay Safe - Minister launches new educational resource ~ WAG:  Views sought on 6-day standstill changes ~ Education Minister: Professional registration will improve teaching standards ~ A budget to support new momentum in Welsh education ~ Minister announces “better than expected” settlement for Local Government ~ Minister announces extra Help to Buy a home ~ Minister sees community benefits of Warm Homes investment in Cardiff)

NIA:  Students Challenge Local Politicians to “Talk Politics” in Derry~Londonderry
How Lambeth Council undertakes effective know your citizen (KYC) / ID checks to prevent fraud