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FCO:  Statement on Ukrainian political prisoners held by Russian authorities – (FCO:  We do not advance peace by ignoring atrocities ~ FCO:  Independent chemical weapons experts invited to the UK to assist in Amesbury investigation ~ FCO:  China celebrates 35 years of Chevening ~ FCO:  G7 Foreign Ministers statement on MH17, July 2018 ~ FS statement on the 4th anniversary of MH17 ~ FCO:  Lord Ahmad publishes Annual Human Rights Report 2017 ~ FCO:  UK government calls for investigation over Cameroonian footage of killing of women & children ~ FCO statement on the Hong Kong National Party ~ FCO:  UK to host Australia-UK Ministerial talks ~ FCO:  African Union is a crucial partner for the United Nations )

10DS:  PM's speech at Farnborough International Airshow: 16 July 2018 – (10DS:  PM Belfast speech: 20 July 2018 )

DExEU:  Programme: EU-UK Article 50 negotiations Brussels, 16-19 July 2018

Home Office launches anti-knife crime lessons ahead of summer holidays – (HO:  Windrush compensation scheme consultation launched )

MHCLG:  Expert panel appointed to advise on the future of the high street – (MHCLG:  More funding for youth groups to help youngsters unlock their full potential ~ MHCLG:  James Brokenshire provides stronger powers for councils to tackle empty homes ~ MHCLG:  Ministers seek views on shale planning reforms )

MHCLG:  Brokenshire moves to review building regulations fire safety guidance ~ LGA responds to HCLG Committee Report on building safety

BEIS:  Government publishes updated plan to tackle climate change ~ CCC welcomes publication of Government’s second National Adaptation Programme

Defra:  Commonwealth countries unite to tackle ocean plastic pollution

DfE:  New multi-£m deal to boost skills across West Midlands – (DfE:  New relationships & health education in schools )

DfT:  New powers to kick-start the rollout of electric chargepoints across the nation – (DfT:  Haulage & Trailers Act bolsters EU exit preparations )

DWP:  Employment rate at new record high ~ OSSW:  Welsh employment rates at record high – (DWP:  The way forward: personalisation and digitalisation of benefits & support )

ScotGov:  EU settlement scheme – (ScotGov:  Humanitarian Emergency Fund )

WAG:  FM calls for flexibility from EU27 to avoid ‘catastrophic no deal’ – (WAG:  “The rights of EU citizens in Wales must be protected” ~ WAG:  Expert group to consider improvements to residential leasehold in Wales ~ WAG:  £60m programme to develop new childcare settings across Wales ~ WAG:  Transport Secretary calls on UK Government to invest in Welsh rail ~ WAG:  Launch of the Summer Reading Challenge ~ WAG:  Tim Peake joins Minister to announce £7.2m to get girls into STEM ~ WAG:  New report on electrical fires released ~ WAG:  FM sets out legislative priorities ~ WAG:  Next steps to strengthen local government announced ~ WAG:  New Welsh approach for teachers’ pay & conditions ~ WAG:  Launch of Vision for Sport in Wales and Healthy & Active Fund )