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News 23 February 2018


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Programme: EU UK Article 50 negotiations

Talks will be held in Brussels, 26 and 27 February 2018

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Change of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Yemen

Michael Aron has been appointed Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Yemen in succession to Simon Shercliff.

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Peatlands to be restored in the North West

Environment Agency secures £160,000 to restore peatlands across Greater Manchester, Merseyside and Cheshire

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Penny Mordaunt represents UK Prime Minister at Sahel Conference

The International Development Secretary Penny Mordaunt has reiterated the UK’s commitment to working with European partners to support the Sahel area of Africa to fight extremism and poverty, at a major conference in Brussels today.

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Export win for UK food producers as lamb market reopens in Saudi Arabia

British lamb will soon be back on the menu in Saudi Arabia as part of a revitalised market agreement worth an estimated £25 million over the next five years.

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Aviation Minister hails 10 year high in Newcastle air passenger numbers

Boost in arrivals at Newcastle International Airport comes as government celebrates Northern Powerhouse International Week.

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Fairer pay for criminal defence advocates in legal aid cases

Today (23 February 2018) the government has announced a new payment system for defence advocates in legal aid cases in the Crown Court.

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CCTV in slaughterhouses: Legislation laid in Parliament

CCTV to become mandatory in all slaughterhouses in England under new legislation laid in Parliament

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Government commits £1.8 million to fund innovation in aviation security

New technology could bolster airport security and speed up passenger screening.

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