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Defence Secretary’s speech on D-Day 81 anniversary

The Defence Secretary John Healey gave the following speech at the International Commemoration at Utah Beach to mark 81 years since the D-Day Landings. This year’s event focussed on the US contribution to the Normandy campai… HM GovernmentSource

Joint statement on attacks against civilians and humanitarian workers in Sudan

Joint statement from the UK and 29 other donor countries on attacks against civilians and humanitarian workers in Sudan. HM GovernmentSource

Who is calling the shots when it comes to UK wage levels: workers or bosses?

Amid apparent rising pay, economists are concerned about the consequences of a possible shift in the balance of power When Eastbourne’s refuse collectors secured a huge 11% pay rise, increasing to 19% for the lowest paid, it seemed like worker power was back. It was early 2022 and

Letter to Ofwat regarding Environment Performance Assessment Category 1 water pollution incidents

Letter from the Environment Agency to Ofwat regarding Environment Performance Assessment Category 1 water pollution incidents. HM GovernmentSource

Modelling superfunds

We used actuarial modelling to help the Department for Work and Pensions assess the effectiveness of possible options to regulate superfunds. HM GovernmentSource

TRA investigates hot-rolled steel plate from South Korea

The TRA has opened an anti-dumping investigation into imports of hot-rolled steel plate from South Korea. HM GovernmentSource

Consultation launched into permit ‘minded to’ decision

The Environment Agency has launched a consultation into its ‘minded to’ decision to issue a permit to a Bury landfill. HM GovernmentSource

Scotland Office partnership with Scottish Chambers of Commerce

Scottish Secretary Ian Murray, joined by his sleeping baby daughter, and Scottish Chambers of Commerce Chief Executive Liz Cameron sign the deal in Edinburgh HM GovernmentSource

Appliance servicing company which used high pressure sales tactics on elderly and vulnerable is shut down

Service Plan UK Ltd pressured elderly people – some of whom had Alzheimer’s and dementia – into service agreements to protect household appliances. HM GovernmentSource

Gigi D’Alessio concerto benefico a Palermo

Gigi D’Alessio in concerto a Palermo: doppio appuntamento benefico con “Sicily for Life – Gigi & Friends” Un evento speciale che unisce musica e solidarietà. Il celebre cantautore napoletano Gigi D’Alessio torna a Palermo con due date straordinarie per un progetto dal grande valore umano. Dopo l’annuncio del

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