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Alok Sharma brings 51 countries together for critical climate discussions ahead of COP26

Alok Sharma brings 51 countries together for critical climate discussions ahead of COP26

Saturday, 24 July 2021

Ministers to lay groundwork for success before November's summit...

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Nationwide search for climate leaders launched

Nationwide search for climate leaders launched

Saturday, 24 July 2021

The Government has announced the first 'One Step Greener' Climate Ambassadors and launched a nationwide search for climate leaders. ...

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COP26 President Designate welcomes agreement from G20 to limit warming to 1.5C but urges further action on coal phase out

COP26 President Designate welcomes agreement from G20 to limit warming to 1.5C but urges further action on coal phase out

Friday, 23 July 2021

G20 Climate & Energy Ministerial in Naples agrees to action in line with the Paris Agreement and global goal of limiting warming to 1.5 degrees ...

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Dr Jane Goodall named as a COP26 Advocate with 100 days to go until crucial UN climate change summit

Dr Jane Goodall named as a COP26 Advocate with 100 days to go until crucial UN climate change summit

Friday, 23 July 2021

Dr Jane Goodall, DBE, Founder – the Jane Goodall Institute, and UN Messenger of Peace named COP26 Advocate ...

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COP President addresses G20 Climate and Energy meeting in Naples

COP President addresses G20 Climate and Energy meeting in Naples

Friday, 23 July 2021

Alok Sharma calls on G20 to step up and unlock a healthier, safer, cleaner future. ...

Milestone as Pacific Islands Leaders meet with the COP26 President Designate

Milestone as Pacific Islands Leaders meet with the COP26 President Designate

Thursday, 22 July 2021

COP26 President-Designate Alok Sharma's Chair’s summary from the Pacific-UK High Level Climate Dialogue, where Pacific Islands Leaders were brought to...

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Welcome for reports which set out ways to improve government

Welcome for reports which set out ways to improve government

Thursday, 22 July 2021

The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, Michael Gove, has welcomed reports published today, which set out ways to improve government, including tack...

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UK to seize Brexit opportunities and unleash innovation by overhauling approach to red tape: 22 July 2021

UK to seize Brexit opportunities and unleash innovation by overhauling approach to red tape: 22 July 2021

Wednesday, 21 July 2021

Bold proposals to reform and modernise the way regulation and rules are set in the UK to slash Brexit red tape have been unveiled by Ministers today. ...

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Government outlines significant changes needed to make Northern Ireland Protocol sustainable

Government outlines significant changes needed to make Northern Ireland Protocol sustainable

Wednesday, 21 July 2021

The Government has today published a Command Paper setting out that it is seeking to negotiate significant changes to the Northern Ireland Protocol....

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COP26 President to visit Slovenia and Italy ahead of G20 meeting

COP26 President to visit Slovenia and Italy ahead of G20 meeting

Tuesday, 20 July 2021

COP26 President-Designate Alok Sharma will meet with his counterparts to press for climate action before the G20 Climate and Energy Ministers meeting...

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Fully vaccinated critical workers to be able to leave self isolation in exceptional circumstances

Fully vaccinated critical workers to be able to leave self isolation in exceptional circumstances

Monday, 19 July 2021

Fully vaccinated critical workers to be able to leave self-isolation in exceptional circumstances under new plans to prevent serious disruption to vit...

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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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