United Kingdom - Blue Finessence

Welsh food and drink delicacies earn protected status

Welsh gin, oysters and honey granted protected status under UK Geographical Indication schemes HM GovernmentSource

Government and industry to train up ‘clean power army’

Government and industry to train up 'clean power army' of apprentice engineers, welders, and technicians. HM GovernmentSource

Value for money in pre-arranged financing for disasters

A GAD actuary has co-authored a guidance note to help countries and organisations assess value for money when using pre-arranged financing for disasters. HM GovernmentSource

Inquiry into the Southport attack begins today

The Home Secretary announces the first phase of the Southport Inquiry starts today and appoints Rt Hon Sir Adrian Fulford as chair. HM GovernmentSource

Declaration of intent between the UK, Bulgaria and Romania on organised immigration crime

The UK, Bulgaria and Romania have signed a declaration of intent to work together to deal with organised immigration crime. HM GovernmentSource

Government launches call for evidence to break down barriers to opportunity at work

A new call for evidence [launched today] will enable business, trade unions and civil society to shape action helping everyone, no matter their background, to thrive under the government's Plan for Change. HM GovernmentSource

Crane back in business – with a little help from Spot the robot

Spot, the robot "dog," recently assisted colleagues in Dounreay’s Fuel Cycle Area by reactivating a crucial building crane in a reprocessing plant. HM GovernmentSource

UN Human Rights Council 58: UK Closing Statement

UK Closing Statement for the 58th HRC. Delivered in Geneva. HM GovernmentSource

Hundreds of quangos to be examined for potential closure as Government takes back control

Every quango across government will be reviewed, with a view to close, merge or bring functions back into departments if its continued existence cannot be justified HM GovernmentSource

Consultation launched to cut red tape for asset managers and boost growth

Red tape will be cut for asset managers, as the Chancellor goes further and faster to drive growth through the Plan for Change. HM GovernmentSource

Category: United Kingdom