Policy Statements and Initiatives (Archive)

FCO:  Joint statement on progress of Iran nuclear talks – (FS condemns Crimea ‘referendum’ one year on ~ Passports - Where do you keep yours? ~ FS appalled by reports of further chemical attacks in Syria ~ Rwanda Air to purchase two new aircrafts with Rolls Royce engines ~ FCO:  "This Council must do its utmost to protect children & to give a strong voice to those most vulnerable." ~ FS’s comments to the media about Germanwings flight ~ Minister for Africa condemns latest Boko Haram abductions)

DIFD:  Britain announces key partners to deliver vital supplies to Vanuatu victims – (DFID:  £16m boost for agricultural innovator ~ DFID:  Launch of the Humanitarian Leadership Academy ~ UK support to help thousands more victims of Cyclone Pam)

Cabinet Office:  Government on track to exceed £20bn of savings & reductions for taxpayers for 2014 to 2015 – (CO:  Civil service 'Digital Friends' to help get the UK online ~ CO:  5 new providers join flagship identity verification service ~ CO:  OECD Social Impact Investment report: Rob Wilson speech ~ CO:  Social entrepreneurs urged to apply for scheme to help address gang culture ~ Government announces refreshed Talent Action Plan)

10DS:  UK and Norway - Building links to deliver energy security & prosperity

CLG:  12 coastal towns to boost their local economies – (CLG:  Ensuring leaseholders get a fair deal ~ Thousands of granny flats benefiting from Council Tax cut ~ New agreement means thousands of new homes in Leicestershire ~ CLG:  Boosting the Great British high street ~ CLG:  Joint venture established to run the Planning Portal ~ Contingencies Fund advances ~ CLG:  Council Tax freeze has kept bills down for hardworking people ~ CLG:  Eric Pickles welcomes council prayers law)

HMT:  Government unveils plans to stub out illicit tobacco trade – (HMT:  Making Britain the Western RMB hub - government hails next step ~ HMT:  New tax year - changes coming into effect in 2015)

HMRC:  Government ramps up efforts to tackle digital multinational tax risks

DECC:  The heat is on to ensure warmer, healthy homes for everyone

ScotGov:  Inverness City Deal – opportunity for everyone to engage – (ScotGov:  Future energy skills ~ Skills & investment plan for Scotland’s energy sector ~ ScotGov:  Mental health patient safety ~ Education (Scotland) Bill launched ~ Putting people in power ~ ScotGov:  People power ~ ScotGov:  Scottish Fiscal Commission consultation ~ ScotGov:  Improvements to PSO air routes ~ Improving support for veterans in Scotland)

WAG:  First anniversary of scheme giving long-term unemployed people a Lift – (WAG:  £2m for regeneration projects across Wales ~ New guidance to treat people who have both a mental health & substance misuse problem in Wales ~ Minister makes the case for innovative investment at major Infrastructure Financing event in Wales ~ WAG:  Council Tax in Wales is significantly lower than in England ~ WAG:  Schools & workplaces acting to restrict e-cigarette use ~ WAG:  New plans to reduce the number of children living in poverty)

Wales Office:  Working together to secure world class infrastructure in North Wales

DH:  Care Certificate launching on 1 April 2015

DfE:  Government announces plans to help raise the status of teaching – (DfE:  Science & maths send girls' future wages soaring ~ DfE:  All schools to list childcare options ~ Carter Review recommendations get underway ~ DfE:  New action plan to tackle mental health stigma in schools ~ PhD graduates offered up to £40,000 to work in the classroom)

DfT:  More powers for northern authorities to manage rail services – (DfT:  New £50m package of passenger benefits on South West Trains ~ DfT:  Government backs green fleets to cut emissions ~ DfT:  300 communities win share of £25m minibus fund)

BIS:  Government to increase pay transparency – (BIS:  £15m to train next generation of quantum engineers ~ Banks agree protocol on branch closures)

Innovate UK:  Quantum technologies: a new era for the UK

DCMS:  Government action secures end to shock mobile bills – (Bill cap for phone crime victims a relief, Citizens Advice says ~ DCMS:  Superconnected Cities scheme helps 14,000 small businesses ~ DCMS:  Culture Secretary Sajid Javid sets out his vision for UK sport)

Defra:  UK leads global crackdown on illegal wildlife trade – (Defra:  UK stands with Africa in renewed global boost to fight illegal wildlife trade ~ Defra:  Second Round of Food Enterprise Zones Created to Drive Growth)

DWP:  Budding entrepreneurs on benefits taking business world by storm – (DWP:  New fraud, error & debt measures will save taxpayer £2.6bn a year)


SFA:  Vince Cable announces successful partners delivering £20m adult skills project to help mental health
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