Universal Periodic Review 47: UK Statement on The DPRK Delivered by Ambassador Simon Smith, UK Permanent Representative to the UN in Geneva 7th November 2024 Mister President, The UK welcomes the DPRK delegation to the UPR. We are concerned about the human rights situation in the DPRK. We call upon the DPRK to take immediate … Read more
£47 million to unlock 28,000 nutrient neutrality stalled homes 2024-11-07 15:25 UK News and communications The government has announced a £47 million investment to unlock 28,000 homes that have been stalled due to nutrient neutrality issues. Nutrient neutrality is a planning policy that requires new developments to not increase the levels of nutrients, such as … Read more
UK Statement on Bhutan at Universal Periodic Review 47 Delivered by the UK Ambassador to the UN in Geneva, Simon Manley 7 November 2024 Mr President, The UK welcomes the Bhutanese delegation to the UPR and thanks them for their comprehensive report. We commend Bhutan for its remarkable progress in poverty reduction and for its … Read more
INTERPOL General Assembly Closing Remarks 2024-11-07 15:41 by UK News and communications The 91st Interpol General Assembly closed this afternoon with a call for unity and cooperation in the fight against crime. The Assembly, which was held in Istanbul, Turkey, brought together police chiefs and senior law enforcement officials from 195 countries. In his closing … Read more
Lopa Patel & Nigel Baker appointed to The National Archives Board 7 November 2024 Culture Minister Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay has appointed Lopa Patel and Nigel Baker to The National Archives Board. Lopa Patel is the Head of Business Development at the British Library. She has extensive experience in the cultural sector, having held … Read more
HMRC Late Payment Interest Rates to Be Revised After Bank of England Lowers Base Rate UK News and Communications – November 7, 2024 London, UK – The UK’s HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has announced that it will be revising its late payment interest rates following the Bank of England’s decision to lower its base … Read more
Susannah Hancock to review girls’ placements in youth custody Baroness Susannah Hancock has been appointed to lead an independent review of the use of secure accommodation for girls in the youth justice system in England and Wales. The review will examine the current provision of secure accommodation for girls, and make recommendations on how it … Read more
The 4th Republic of Korea-UK Cyber Dialogue held in London On 7 November 2024, the 4th Republic of Korea-UK Cyber Dialogue was held in London. The Dialogue was co-chaired by Mr. Kim Sung-han, First Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea, and Ms. Vicky Ford, Minister of State for Security and Borders … Read more
Susannah Hancock to lead independent review into girls in custody 2024-11-07 16:44 Response from the Department of Justice: Susannah Hancock has been appointed to lead an independent review into girls in custody. The review will examine the experiences of girls in the youth justice system, including their treatment in custody and the support they receive … Read more
Second Round of Moldova’s Presidential Elections – UK Statement to the OSCE, November 2024 UK Permanent Representative to the OSCE, Neil Bush, delivered the following statement to the OSCE Permanent Council in Vienna on 7 November 2024: “Thank you, Mr. Chair, I wish to deliver a statement on behalf of the United Kingdom on the … Read more