Policy Statements and Initiatives (Archive)

FCO:  UK Government continues to lead the fight against illegal fishing – (FCO:  "At its best, UN Peacekeeping can save lives, rebuild communities and replace fear with hope" ~ FCO:  UK helps secure UN Security Council Resolution on defeating ISIL ~ FCO:  "Security Council members are concerned by the ongoing violence directed at both Israelis and Palestinians" ~ Hugo Swire welcomes UNGA Resolution on Human Rights in Burma ~ FCO:  Today we sent a clear, unambiguous message that there will be no respite for our collective efforts to stop, suppress and destroy ISIL" ~ UK support aids intelligent regional drugs fight ~ FCO:  Ghana Oil and Gas for Inclusive Growth ~ FCO hosts annual UK - Japan Nuclear Dialogue ~ FCO Minister marks International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women ~ FCO:  UK-US-Norway joint statement on South Sudan peace process ~ FCO:  UK welcomes UN General Assembly’s Third Committee ~ New visa system announced for Kuwaiti visitors to UK ~ FCO:  Joint Statement of the Seventh UK-Kuwait Joint Steering Group 25-26 November 2015)

10DS:  PM statement on UN Security Council Resolution – (PM pledges £178bn investment in defence kit ~ PM pledges £178bn investment in defence kit ~ 10DS:  PM statement on National Security Strategy and Strategic Defence & Security Review 2015 ~ PM meeting with Chancellor Faymann of Austria: 26 November 2015 ~ 10DS:  PM statement responding to FAC report on military operations in Syria)

DIFD:  Chancellor George Osborne and Bill Gates to join forces to end malaria)

HMT:  Spending Review and Autumn Statement 2015: key announcements For further information, please see first item of ‘In the News’ section

HM Treasury:  Chancellor George Osborne & Bill Gates to join forces to end malaria – (HMT:  Tax-Free Childcare: 10 things parents should know)

Cabinet Office:  UK government to host the 25th British-Irish Council summit in London

HMRC:  Net closes in on offshore tax cheats

Home Office:  Government publishes Strategic Defence and Security Review – (HO:  Government sets out case for joining Prüm ~ HO:  PM announces £5m for Commonwealth counter-extremism unit ~ New psychoactive substance banned under temporary power)

DH:  Improved vaccine uptake for children, pregnant women and older people – (DH:  MOD to fund trial of life-changing surgery for amputees)

Defra:  Paris climate talks explained

DfT:  As an island nation, our ports are critical for trade – (DfT:  Future of rail)

DfE:  Statement on the religious studies GCSE judicial review

ScotGov:  £1.8m support for prisoners’ families – (ScotGov:  Funding for town centre regeneration ~ ScotGov:  Leading the natural capital debate ~ £30m city deal investment ~ ScotGov:  Final chance on tax credits ~ ScotGov:  UK energy policy ‘fails objectives’ ~ ScotGov:  Meals for those in need ~ ScotGov:  Committed to tackling Violence against Women ~ Swinney calls for alternative to austerity ~ ScotGov:  Austerity continues as Chancellor imposes 6% cut ~ ScotGov:  Reducing red tape for farmers ~ ScotGov:  Taking care of young people ~ ScotGov:  Scottish Steel Task Force ~ ScotGov:  Inclusive employment ~ ScotGov:  Green light for capital projects ~ ScotGov:  Sea Fisheries Management)

WAG:  Landmark landlord licensing scheme hailed as UK first – (Welsh Government moves to block UK Trade Union Bill ~ WAG:  Minister welcomes recommendations to ensure music provision ~ WAG:  Fewer Councils could save £650m ~ WAG:  Sprinkler systems to be fitted in all new & converted housing from 2016 ~ WAG:  New law to reform regulation & inspection of social care in Wales passed ~ WAG:  After the UK funding fanfare Wales faces five more years of cuts, Minister tells public finance professionals)

Northern Ireland Assembly:  Youth Council Must be Saved Says Committee – (NIA:  Justice Committee hosts discussion on review of efficiency in criminal proceedings)

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