Policy Statements and Initiatives (Archive)

FCO:  "We all want to counter terrorism in Syria, but attacks on schools & hospitals are not counter terrorist operations." – (FCO:  UK welcomes vote defending role of UN Expert ~ FCO:  Faster entry at the border now available to Uruguayans ~  Foreign Office Minister Alan Duncan's first visit to Georgia ~ FCO:  Baroness Anelay welcomes progress at the UN General Assembly’s Third Committee ~ FCO:  Alok Sharma: The future of UK trade after Brexit ~ FS urges even greater cooperation during visit to Pakistan ~ FCO:  'Burn survivors should not be ignored')

DIFD:  Priti Patel statement on bombardment of Aleppo – (DIFD:  Wharton - UK reiterates its commitment to the DRC)

10DS:  PM announces major research boost to make Britain the go-to place for innovators and investors – (10DS:  PM meetings in Berlin: 18 November 2016 ~ 10DS:  PM meeting with Prime Minister Michel of Belgium: 22 November 2016 ~ 10DS:  PM meeting with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg: 23 November 2016)

Cabinet Office:  British-Irish Council Summit: Focus on EU exit and 'Early Years' policy

HM Treasury:  Autumn Statement 2016: some of the things we've announced ~ HMT:  7 things you need to know about the new Budget timetable ~  HMT:  Autumn Statement 2016: Philip Hammond's speech ~ HMT:  £800m boost to ScotGov’s capital budgets in Autumn Statement ~ HMT:  WAG to benefit from over £400m boost to capital budgets from Autumn Statement ~ HMT:  Northern Ireland Executive to see £250m boost to capital budget in Autumn Statement ~ HMT:  Low Pay Commission welcomes acceptance of new minimum wage rates ~ HMT:  Department for International Trade’s Autumn Statement settlement ~ 10DS:  PM announces major research boost to make Britain the go-to place for innovators & investors)

HM Treasury:  Taxpayers’ Lloyds shareholding now less than 8%

Home Office:  Further expansion of UK Registered Traveller Service

CLG:  Sajid Javid: a housing market that works for everyone ~ CLG:  Building the homes we need

Defra:  £4m to boost tourist trails in Cumbria after floods

DCMS:  New blocking powers to protect children online – (DCMS:  Consultation on funding reform for supported accommodation sector)

ScotGov:  Education governance review – (ScotGov:  UK Chancellor challenged to step up for North Sea ~ ScotGov:  Increased investment ‘essential’ ~ ScotGov:  EU justice summit ~ ScotGov:  Protecting Single Market status ~ ScotGov:  Focus on security & justice after Brexit vote ~ ScotGov:  Scotland; A European Nation ~ ScotGov:  FM marks start of Book Week Scotland ~ ScotGov:  Backing for city deal ~ ScotGov:  Fox hunting laws ~ ScotGov:  Supporting adoption ~ ScotGov:  FM meets EU Ambassadors ~ ScotGov:  FM - Outward-looking, welcoming approach key to growth and opportunity ~ ScotGov:  Transport Minister to set out action and investment ~ ScotGov:  Ministerial statement on ScotRail ~ ScotGov:  Robust actions to lift ScotRail performance ~ ScotGov:  New employment support powers ~ ScotGov:  New generation of farmers ~ ScotGov:  Agricultural minimum wage ~ ScotGov:  True cost of Brexit revealed ~ ScotGov:  Protecting Single Market status ~ ScotGov:  Focus on security & justice after Brexit vote ~ ScotGov:  Working together to keep communities safe)

Scotland Office:  David Mundell 'State of the City' speech: Scottish Government must embrace local devolution

WAG:  All Wales approach to support people to achieve their goals – (WAG:  Finance Secretary calls on Treasury to boost Investment and end austerity to support economic growth ~ WAG:  Communities Secretary reiterates commitment to tackling Violence against Women, Domestic Abuse & Sexual violence ~ WAG:  Plans published for new Welsh student finance system that provides for all ~ WAG:  Rent Smart Wales will protect tenants and raise standards ~ WAG:  EU funding boost to roll out skills project across Wales ~ ScotGov:  Brexit impact on research discussed ~ WAG:  American trade retreat will reinforce need for single market access)

NIA:  Committee welcomes changes for Blue Badge holders – (NIA:  Committee takes closer look at coastal erosion in Ards Peninsula)

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