Policy Statements and Initiatives (Archive)

FCO:  Minister for Africa joins African leaders in fight against sexual violence in conflict – (FS marks Magna Carta anniversary ~ FCO:  Minister of State Speech at the Latin America Investment Forum ~ FO Minister for Human Rights visits Geneva ~ FCO:  UK's concern at prison sentence for Bahraini opposition leader ~ FS hosts Bulgarian Foreign Minister Daniel Mitov ~ UK response to Hong Kong vote on electoral reform)

10 DS:  Ramadan 2015: David Cameron’s message

HM Treasury:  Chancellor presses industry on pension freedoms – (HMT:  Economic Secretary on restoring trust in the financial system)

DIFD:  South Sudan: UK humanitarian support – (UK and US join forces to support girls’ education in poor countries ~ Justine Greening statement in response to UNHCR Global Trends report)

Home Office:  We must work together to defeat terrorism

CLG:  Mosques open their doors to the community with launch of The Big Iftar – (CLG:  Great British High Street Awards 2015 - one month to go to enter ~ CLG:  Affordable homes top 260,000 mark ~ New coastal teams to create jobs, bring business and help local economies thrive ~ Giving local people the final say over onshore wind farms)

BIS:  Government kick-starts plans to reach 3m apprenticeships ~ (TUC welcomes new apprenticeship scheme in growing companies ~ BIS:  Britain’s fastest-growing companies to support apprenticeship recruitment)

DWP:  Reforms to state & private pension systems

DECC responds to recent coverage on shale regulation – (Changes to onshore wind subsidies protect investment & get the best deal for bill payers ~ ScotGov:  Subsidies decision to impact developers & supply chain)

DfE:  New reforms to raise standards and improve behaviour – (DfE:  Preparing children for a successful future through the Ebacc ~ Nicky Morgan hails inspection figures as a cause for celebration)

Ofsted and police express concern over child sexual exploitation

ScotGov:  More powers for Scotland - (ScotGov:  Call for united stand against austerity ~ ScotGov:  Scotland must have a role in EU negotiations ~ ScotGov:  More powers for Scotland – priority areas ~ ScotGov extends funding for organ donor project ~ Council Tax collection improves and over half a million are supported through Council Tax Reduction ~ ScotGov:  Future of colleges ~ ScotGov:  Crown Estate devolution ~ ScotGov:  A new approach to Serious Organised Crime ~ ScotGov:  New powers to close wards to new admissions ~ DFM: budget flexibility needed to address UK cuts)

WAG:  Sargeant sees the value of woodlands through the trees – (WAG:  Administrative efficiencies could save local government £151m a year ~ WAG:  It’s Time to Choose ~ Programme for Government ‘delivered’ says First Minister ~ WAG:  New guidance to help schools engage with families & the community ~ FaCE the Challenge Together ~ WAG:  Increasing transparency - More information about how well your local health & social services are performing ~ WAG:  Minister brings "Big Six" together for summit ~ Qualifications Wales passes the test ~ Qualifications Wales Bill ~  WAG:  Options published for the future configuration of Local Government in Wales)

NIA:  Assembly Commission Agrees To Implement Recommendations For Flying The Union Flag From Parliament Buildings

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