What is Ambassador For A Day Have you ever wondered what the day-to-day work of an Ambassador is like? The competition will give the winner the unique opportunity to shadow the British Ambassador to the Philippines and learn about the work of an Ambassador and other diplomacy leaders. Why you should enter this competition Women and girls represent half of the world’s population and therefore also half of its potential. We must ensure equality of opportunity and equitable outcomes for everyone. This is why we are encouraging women to make their voices heard on topics that affect us all. We…
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Legislation introduced in Parliament to upgrade workers’ rights across the UK, tackle poor working conditions and benefit businesses and workers alike Ahead of International Investment Summit, government reveals landmark reforms in under 100 days to boost pay and productivity, showing the benefits of a ‘pro-business, pro-worker’ approach New balance for early months of a job at heart of pragmatic reforms to help drive growth in the economy and support more people into secure work Employment Rights Bill will end exploitative zero-hour contracts and unscrupulous fire and rehire practices, while establishing rights to bereavement and parental leave from day one Today…
Natural England’s State of Natural Capital Report highlights vital link between nature and our health, wealth and security Report points the way for decision makers to ensure nature and economic growth can work hand-in-hand A new approach is needed if we are to save nature that is the stark warning to be issued today (Wednesday 9 October) by the Chair of Natural England Tony Juniper, as he launches a major new report on the state of our natural world. The State of Natural Capital Report, published by Natural England, will provide a unique insight into the vital role that healthy…
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has today (Tuesday 8 October) published corrections to the UK Sea Fisheries Statistics. This follows an investigation into the fisheries landing data MMO manages for England and reports for the UK Fisheries Authorities as part of the annual UK Sea Fisheries Statistics after discrepancies were recently discovered in the dataset. Specifically, this related to missing landing records from between 2018 and 2023. MMO’s comprehensive investigation, conducted in partnership with Cefas and other UK Fishing Authorities, confirmed the overall impact was small and within an accepted level of tolerance for operational data. However, the missing records…
Thank you Mr Speaker. Today we mark a year since the horrific attack on Israel by the terrorists of Hamas. It was the bloodiest day for the Jewish people since the Holocaust. A day of sorrow, a day of grief. Over a thousand people were massacred. Hundreds taken hostage in an attack borne of hatred. Targeted not just at individuals but at Jewish communities, at their way of life and at the state of Israel – the symbol of Jewish security to the world. Mr Speaker, 15 British citizens were brutally slain that day, another has since died in captivity. Our…
7 October 2023 was the darkest day in Jewish history since the Holocaust. One year on, we stand together to remember the lives so cruelly taken. Over a thousand people were brutally murdered. Men, women, children and babies killed, mutilated, and tortured by the terrorists of Hamas. Jewish people murdered whilst protecting their families. Young people massacred at a music festival. People abducted from their homes. Agonising reports of rape, torture and brutality beyond comprehension which continued to emerge days and weeks later. As a father, a husband, a son, a brother – meeting the families of those who lost their loved…
More than 1,000 British troops have begun one of the largest exercises this year in the Balkans, showing the UK’s commitment to the region’s security. The training will develop the UK’s ability to operate alongside NATO allies and underlines Britain’s commitment to eastern Europe. With 18 activities taking place across three months, one of the standout training exercises under Operation Chelonia involves the UK’s deployment of troops to Kosovo. These troops arrived via amphibious landing on a beach with no established infrastructure, via a world-leading motorised floating platform. This training exercise takes place close to Pasha Liman Naval Base in…
NHS cancer patients to benefit from partnership with pharmaceutical companies and universities to spot cancer sooner through trials for new technologies, such as AI Innovations have potential to transform treatment for NHS patients and launch a wave of globally significant new Medtech products Comes ahead of International Investment Summit, which will showcase how key sectors like life sciences drive investment into the UK A raft of new UK-created therapies for cancer will be trialled in the UK – furthering the nation’s life sciences industry as one of the great drivers of economic growth. New partnerships backed by public and private…
Political content has been removed. I’d like to begin by saying a public thank you to you, Kamila, and, by extension, to your College. In Opposition, we engaged in good-natured, but robust debate on the things we disagreed on and, more often than not, found ourselves in violent agreement on the state of General Practice today and our responsibility to rebuild General Practice for a brighter tomorrow. That relationship, based on mutual respect and a spirit of partnership, means I come here today feeling that I am not only among friends, but among teammates – a theme I’ll build upon…
The UK has chartered a flight to leave Beirut on Sunday (Oct 6) as tensions in the region escalate. There are no more scheduled flights, due to a decrease in demand. However, the situation will be kept under constant review. Any remaining British nationals who want to leave Lebanon are urged to register with the Government immediately. The Government has been advising British nationals to leave Lebanon since October last year due to a deteriorating security situation. So far three chartered flights organised by the Government have left Beirut, with a fourth to leave on Sunday. The Government added the extra capacity due to high demand for places on commercial flights and has…