Policy Statements and Initiatives (Archive)

FS in the Gulf to Discuss Countering Daesh and the Yemen Crisis – (FCO:  British Embassy in Havana announces its call for project proposals ~ FCO:  "These are the actions of the Syrian regime, and they are deafening in comparison to the words of this Council." ~ FCO:  HMA Fiona Clouder's speech at Antarctic Treaty reception in Chile ~ FS secures legal representation for Briton detained in Ethiopia ~ FS statement on Syria ~ FS arrives in Somalia on security visit ~ FCO:  “The Islamic State did not just come to kill us ... but to take us as ... merchandise to be sold in markets” ~ FCO:  British Minister for Africa to visit Namibia and Angola ~ Minister Ellwood statement on shooting attack in Tel Aviv ~ FCO:  'UK partnership with state of Karnataka continues to strengthen')

10DS:  Ramadan 2016 - David Cameron’s message

Cabinet Office:  Regius Professorships awarded to leading universities to mark Queen’s 90th birthday

HM Treasury:  First meeting of the cross-government retail round table

DWP:  British Steel Pension Scheme

BIS:  Reaction to BHS announcement ~ Insolvency Service:  BHS in administration – information for employees ~ BHS: update on support for workers, pension schemes and the investigation)

CLG:  Local government pension scheme regulations: Consultation

ScotGov:  Nearly £50m spent to support housing costs for those in financial hardship – (ScotGov:  Taking Scotland’s economy forward ~ ScotGov:  State of the Economy report ~ ScotGov:  Tackling attainment gap is top priority ~ ScotGov:  Supporting theatre in Scottish schools ~ ScotGov:  Environment Secretary sets out priorities ~ ScotGov:  Continuation of food fund ~ Protecting Scotland’s young people ~ ScotGov:  Launch of recycling week ~ ScotGov:  Government committed to named person ~ ScotGov:  Bold ambitions ~ ScotGov:  SAF deadline: 2 Days to go ~ ScotGov:  Expansion of Scottish Attainment Challenge ~ ScotGov:  Tackling poverty)

WAG:  Economy Secretary celebrates excellent job & tourism figures – (WAG:  UN Committee highlights Welsh progress on children’s rights ~ WAG:  Cabinet Secretary sets out her vision for planning in Wales)

Wales Office Minister praises "inspiring" Urdd Eisteddfod – (WO:  A Wales Bill that has stability & accountability at its heart ~ WO:  Wales Bill powers to “deliver permanence and accountability”, says Alun Cairns)

How Lambeth Council undertakes effective know your citizen (KYC) / ID checks to prevent fraud