Policy Statements and Initiatives (Archive)

FCO:  Minister Ellwood statement on bombing in Lebanon – (FCO:  UK statement to OSCE Annual Security Review Conference opening session ~ FCO:  UK continues to lead the way on ending sexual violence in conflict ~ FCO:  Embassy Opens Visa Application Centre)

DFID:  FCO and DFID Ministers marked London Pride – (DIFD:  Girls' Education Forum 2016)

10DS:  PM Commons statement on the result of the EU referendum: 27 June 2016 – (10DS:  Nation marks 100 years since the Battle of the Somme)

HM Treasury:  Statement by the Chancellor following the EU referendum

BIS:  Today’s challenges are tomorrow’s opportunities – (BIS:  Statement on higher education & research following the EU referendum ~ BIS:  EU referendum result: update on support for business ~ BIS: Business Secretary to chair government group focused on business engagement following referendum ~ BIS:  ‘People with Significant Control’ Companies House register goes live)

DfT:  Investment in infrastructure is now even more important ~ NAO:  Progress with preparations for High Speed 2 ~ HS2 Ltd response to NAO report ~ DfT:  Cash boost for cleaner, greener vans & lorries)

CLG:  Cash boost to revive seaside towns & communities

Culture Secretary statement on DCMS sectors following the EU referendum

Defra:  RPA sets out plans for resolving farmers’ BPS 2015 queries

DECC:  Amber Rudd speech to the Business & Climate Summit ~ CCC welcomes Government backing for fifth carbon budget and continued ambition to meet 2050 target ~ CCC: Good progress in reducing UK emissions will not continue without urgent action to strengthen policies – (DECC:  Government’s ‘central heating for cities’ scheme to bring energy bills down)

ScotGov:  EU Referendum – (ScotGov:  National Cremation Investigation ~ ScotGov:  Scotland in Europe ~ ScotGov:  FM's statement on EU referendum ~ ScotGov:  Standing Council on Europe ~ ScotGov:  Support for business following EU referendum ~ ScotGov:  Protecting Scotland’s EU interests ~ ScotGov:  Changes to water charges ~ ScotGov:  UK ‘reckless’ to repeal human rights act)

ScotGov:  Poverty figures show “impact of UK cuts” – Constance ~ ScotGov:  Education Delivery Plan published ~ ScotGov:  Innovation Fund doubled ~ ScotGov:  Nuisance calls summit ~ ScotGov:  Fuel Poverty Strategic Working Group)

WAG:  Welsh Cabinet to meet on EU referendum – (WAG:  Statement by the First Minister: EU referendum Cabinet meeting ~ WAG:  Major changes to school governing bodies ~ WAG:  First Minister unveils first year legislative priorities ~ WAG:  Every penny of EU funds to Wales must be replaced” says Finance Secretary Mark Drakeford ~ WAG:  “Racism has absolutely no place in Wales” says First Minister Carwyn Jones ~ WAG:  Funding boost enables Culture and Heritage programme to expand ~ WAG:  Wales is still a great place to do business says Economy Secretary ~ WAG:  Changes to GCSE performance measuring system announced)

NIA:  Committee brings Brexit concerns to the fore

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