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Infected blood compensation framework study: consultation on terms of reference

Infected blood compensation framework study: consultation on terms of reference

Monday, 19 July 2021

Sir Robert Francis QC has launched a consultation on the terms of reference for his independent study looking at options for a framework for compensat...

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Paymaster General Speech on National Resilience Strategy delivered on 13 July 2021

Paymaster General Speech on National Resilience Strategy delivered on 13 July 2021

Thursday, 15 July 2021

The Paymaster General's speech announcing the launch of a call for evidence for the National Resilience Strategy. ...

Commissioner for Public Appointments   Announcement of Government’s Preferred Candidate

Commissioner for Public Appointments Announcement of Government’s Preferred Candidate

Thursday, 15 July 2021

William Shawcross CVO has been confirmed as the Prime Minister's preferred candidate for the role of Commissioner for Public Appointments. ...

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New members of the Committee on Standards in Public Life

New members of the Committee on Standards in Public Life

Thursday, 15 July 2021

The Cabinet Office has announced today the appointment of new members of the Committee on Standards in Public Life, with effect from 1 August 2021....

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New UK Government recruitment campaign launched in Scotland

New UK Government recruitment campaign launched in Scotland

Thursday, 15 July 2021

The UK Government has launched a new recruitment campaign which will encourage people in Scotland to apply for roles in the UK Civil Service....

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Unilever joins COP26 as a Principal Partner

Unilever joins COP26 as a Principal Partner

Thursday, 15 July 2021

Unilever is the 11th and final Principal Partner for UN climate change summit COP26 in Glasgow...

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UK convenes key ministers to unlock investment  for energy transition ahead of COP26

UK convenes key ministers to unlock investment for energy transition ahead of COP26

Wednesday, 14 July 2021

UK convenes third meeting of the Energy Transition Council, attended by ministers and senior officials from 19 countries and 12 international institut...

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COP President welcomes new ambitious NDC during his visit to Barbados

COP President welcomes new ambitious NDC during his visit to Barbados

Monday, 12 July 2021

Alok Sharma welcomes plans to be fossil fuel free by 2030. ...

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Moving finance towards our clean, green, and resilient future

Moving finance towards our clean, green, and resilient future

Sunday, 11 July 2021

COP26 President-Designate Alok Sharma at the Venice Climate Conference, organised by the Italian finance ministry and central bank...

Government to set out way forward on the Northern Ireland Protocol to Parliament

Government to set out way forward on the Northern Ireland Protocol to Parliament

Thursday, 08 July 2021

Minister of State at the Cabinet Office, Lord Frost, and Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (SoSNI), Brandon Lewis, spoke at the Policy Exchange ...

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COP26 President visits Antigua and Barbuda

COP26 President visits Antigua and Barbuda

Thursday, 08 July 2021

Alok Sharma sees the impact of Hurricane Irma and how communities are building back from natural disasters....

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COP26 President boosts cooperation on tackling climate change during visit to Jamaica

COP26 President boosts cooperation on tackling climate change during visit to Jamaica

Thursday, 08 July 2021

Alok Sharma welcomes Jamaica’s support as co-chair of NDC Partnership...

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UK releases Presidency programme for major climate summit in Glasgow

UK releases Presidency programme for major climate summit in Glasgow

Wednesday, 07 July 2021

Two week programme opens with World Leaders Summit on 1 November...

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Appointment of Director General for the EU in the Cabinet Office

Appointment of Director General for the EU in the Cabinet Office

Tuesday, 06 July 2021

Julian Braithwaite has been appointed Director General for the EU in the Cabinet Office....

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Joint statement following the visit of COP26 President Designate Alok Sharma to Austria

Joint statement following the visit of COP26 President Designate Alok Sharma to Austria

Tuesday, 06 July 2021

COP26 President-Designate Alok Sharma and Austrian Minister for Climate Action Leonore Gewessler met on 30 June 2021 in Vienna. ...

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Alok Sharma visits Caribbean to build support for COP26 climate goals

Alok Sharma visits Caribbean to build support for COP26 climate goals

Monday, 05 July 2021

COP26 President-Designate to travel to Jamaica, Antigua and Barbuda and Barbados this week ...

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Elections Bill introduced in Parliament today

Elections Bill introduced in Parliament today

Monday, 05 July 2021

New legislation to strengthen the integrity of UK elections and protect our democracy will be introduced in Parliament today....

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Civilian Gallantry: George Cross for the National Health Services of the United Kingdom

Civilian Gallantry: George Cross for the National Health Services of the United Kingdom

Monday, 05 July 2021

Her Majesty The Queen is pleased to approve the award of the George Cross to the National Health Services of the United Kingdom, comprising the Nation...

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The George Cross awarded to the National Health Services of the United Kingdom

The George Cross awarded to the National Health Services of the United Kingdom

Monday, 05 July 2021

The National Health Services of the United Kingdom have been awarded the George Cross by Her Majesty The Queen....

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COP26 President speaks at closing event of London Climate Action Week

COP26 President speaks at closing event of London Climate Action Week

Friday, 02 July 2021

'Keeping 1.5C alive' - Alok Sharma sets out priorities for COP26...

Urging all countries to commit to phase out coal power ahead of COP26

Urging all countries to commit to phase out coal power ahead of COP26

Wednesday, 30 June 2021

COP26 President-Designate Alok Sharma at the Powering Past Coal Alliance's London Climate Action Week European roundtable ...

COP26 President Designate urges global collaboration on climate action at Austrian World Summit

COP26 President Designate urges global collaboration on climate action at Austrian World Summit

Wednesday, 30 June 2021

COP26 President-Designate Alok Sharma visits Vienna to take part in the Austria World Summit and to strengthen support for international climate actio...

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Extension to Northern Ireland Protocol grace period for chilled meats agreed

Extension to Northern Ireland Protocol grace period for chilled meats agreed

Wednesday, 30 June 2021

Chilled meats from Great Britain, such as sausages, which would otherwise be prohibited in Northern Ireland, will continue to move from Great Britain ...

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COP26 President visits Russia to set out the benefits of a net zero future

COP26 President visits Russia to set out the benefits of a net zero future

Tuesday, 29 June 2021

Alok Sharma to discuss cooperation on climate change ahead of COP26...

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Microsoft announced as a Principal Partner for COP26

Microsoft announced as a Principal Partner for COP26

Friday, 25 June 2021

Global technology company is tenth Principal Partner for vital UN climate change conference...

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Alok Sharma addresses African Development Bank meeting June 2021

Alok Sharma addresses African Development Bank meeting June 2021

Thursday, 24 June 2021

COP26 President-Designate address a panel on the opportunities and challenges for Africa in tackling climate change. ...

New non executive director appointed to UKSA

New non executive director appointed to UKSA

Thursday, 24 June 2021

Professor John Aston has been appointed as non-executive board member of the UK Statistics Authority....

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UK COP26 Presidency to unveil visions of a global net zero future

UK COP26 Presidency to unveil visions of a global net zero future

Friday, 18 June 2021

International collaboration to help all nations of the world envision what a climate-resilient, net zero future would look like...

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Joint statement following visit of COP26 President Designate to Turkey

Joint statement following visit of COP26 President Designate to Turkey

Friday, 18 June 2021

Turkey-UK Joint Statement following the meeting between the Minister of Environment and Urbanisation of Turkey Murat Kurum and COP26 President-Designa...

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Alok Sharma delivers keynote speech at Global Witness 'Time for a Climate Revolution' event

Alok Sharma delivers keynote speech at Global Witness 'Time for a Climate Revolution' event

Friday, 18 June 2021

COP26 President-Designate speaks at civil society event on finding innovation solutions to tackling climate change...

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