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FS statement following talks on Syria – (FCO:  ‘Tis here, ‘tis gone. Hamlet in Ashgabat one night only ~
FCO:  The Tizard Mission: 75 Years of Transatlantic Partnership on Science & Technology ~ FCO:  "If we act now & together – then we can build a better, more prosperous, more secure planet for us all" ~ FCO:  Review of British Antarctic Territory Legislation ~ FCO:  Global Cancer Summit in Bengaluru ~ FS condemns latest ISIL barbarity ~ FCO:  Mali travel advice updated ~ FCO:  "Kosovo’s integration into international organisations is positive for Kosovo and for the region.")

DIFD:  UK-India Statement of Intent on Partnership for Cooperation in Third Countries – (UK aid for Turkey to help address impact of the Syria conflict ~ President of Ghana backs Energy Africa's solar revolution ~ Chatham House:  First ever global analysis of refugees’ energy use - High costs & poor supply undermine humanitarian assistance ~ DIFD:  South Sudan: British minister arrives to discuss humanitarian aid ~ DIFD:  Shapps: South Sudan facing worsening crisis and famine)

10DS:  David Cameron holds security talks with Prime Minister Modi at Chequers – (10DS:  Top business leaders from UK & India agree to reinvigorate trade, investment & collaboration at UK/India CEO Forum ~ 10DS:  EU Heads of State or Government and leaders of EU institutions - Joint Statement ~ 10DS:  Prime Minister's statement on Paris attacks and G20 Summit)

HM Treasury:  Government agrees record-breaking £13bn sale of former Northern Rock mortgages – (HMT:  Chancellor's speech to GCHQ on cyber security ~ HMT:  Historic devolution deal to power the Midlands Engine ~ IPPR North:  Devolution deal for West Midlands marks a step forward for social justice, not just economic growth ~ CBI response to latest devo deals ~ HMT:  Chancellor sets out vision to protect Britain against cyber threat in GCHQ speech ~ HMT:  Cardiff’s financial services industry hailed by City Minister)

Cabinet Office:  John Penrose: Championing the changemakers

Home Office:  Immigration Minister signs joint declaration with Dutch & Belgian governments – (WePROTECT summit tackles online child sexual exploitation on global scale ~ Unicef:  Tech companies & governments pledge to protect millions of children from sexual exploitation online ~ Home Office:  Tech industry fights online child sexual exploitation)

DH:  New ambition to halve rate of stillbirths and infant deaths – (DH:  India & the UK establish a strategic partnership in healthcare ~ DH:  Response to junior doctors' vote for industrial action)

DWP:  Universal Credit now available in over 500 jobcentres

CLG:  Huge interest in Right to Buy with thousands registering every week – (CLG:  Ensuring local communities benefit from development ~ CLG:  Businesses benefit from business rate discounts ~ CLG:  Councils have over £22bn in reserves ~ CLG:  Number of new homes keeps rising - highest annual increase since 2008)

DfT:  Opt-in position on the EC's hazardous & noxious substances decision ~ Emission reductions from road vehicles: negotiations continue on a review of the legislation

DfE:  Challenge to make 100 low-cost classics available to schools – (DfE:  How to get more high-quality textbooks into classrooms ~ DfE:  Sam Gyimah: the vital role of the school business professional)

DCMS:  Digital Economy Minister's keynote on media & creative industries in the North

DECC:  Government announces plans to close coal power stations by 2025 – (DECC sets out & consults on strategy for UK Continental Shelf ~  DECC:  New direction for UK energy policy ~ Shift from coal requires stronger support for renewables, says TUC)

BIS:  Minister for Science responds to Sir Paul Nurse review on future of Research Councils  ~ techUK:  Overview of EU Funds for research & innovation

ScotGov:  Pig disease consultation – (ScotGov:  Parental involvement in education ~ ScotGov:  Paris terror attack ~ On-going response to Paris attacks ~ In solidarity with France ~ Robison urges UK Government rethink on junior doctors ~ ScotGov:  Women’s employment ~ New book encourages play ~ ScotGov:  Fly the flag for human rights ~ Scottish Elections (Dates) Bill published ~ ScotGov:  Childminders central to childcare ambitions ~ ScotGov:  50,000 homes pledge ~ ScotGov:  Opposition to ‘devastating’ funding cuts ~ ScotGov:  Getting the best from our land ~ ScotGov:  Ready for Winter)

WAG;  Early aid payments recognise challenging times for many in Welsh dairy – (WAG:  1m people set to benefit from new landmark Renting Homes law ~ Welsh Government announces Wales Paris Support Line ~ WAG:  Winners of new attraction accolades announced ~ WAG:  Misuse of alcohol one of the main causes of homelessness ~ Minister praises Wales’ carers on Carers’ Rights Day ~ WAG:  Bed times without the battles & shopping without the stropping - new positive parenting campaign gets underway)

Wales Office:  UK cyber security a top priority for UK Government – (Wales Office:  Lord Bourne hails Welsh museums during visit to the Waterfront)

NIA:  Agriculture Committee Raises Concerns for Industry