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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...

The role of business in ushering in a clean, green future

The role of business in ushering in a clean, green future

Thursday, 17 June 2021

COP26 President-Designate Alok Sharma at the British Chamber of Commerce's Global Annual Conference, urging businesses to join the Race to Zero campai...

COP26 President speech at UN Climate Change Conference

COP26 President speech at UN Climate Change Conference

Thursday, 17 June 2021

Press conference to close the 2021 Subsidiary Bodies Session ...

Search for head of the new Brexit Opportunities Unit begins

Search for head of the new Brexit Opportunities Unit begins

Wednesday, 16 June 2021

Recruitment is underway for the Director of the Government’s Brexit Opportunities Unit....

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Alok Sharma visits Turkey to strengthen support for COP26 priorities

Alok Sharma visits Turkey to strengthen support for COP26 priorities

Wednesday, 16 June 2021

COP26 President-Designate to meet ministers to discuss efforts on tackling climate change ...

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First anniversary of the Race to Zero, with more urged to join the campaign ahead of COP26

First anniversary of the Race to Zero, with more urged to join the campaign ahead of COP26

Tuesday, 15 June 2021

As part of this year’s UN Global Compact Leaders’ Summit, COP26 President-Designate Alok Sharma delivers closing remarks at a one-year anniversary eve...

Defending Democracy   Policy Exchange Speech

Defending Democracy Policy Exchange Speech

Tuesday, 15 June 2021

Minister for the Constitution and Devolution, Chloe Smith, delivers a speech hosted by Policy Exchange, on the Government's plans to defend democracy ...

The Obligations We Owe: Reforming government in the shadow of COVID 19

The Obligations We Owe: Reforming government in the shadow of COVID 19

Tuesday, 15 June 2021

Speech by the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster on the launch of the Declaration on Government Reform...

New government reform programme to ensure UK builds back better from COVID 19

New government reform programme to ensure UK builds back better from COVID 19

Tuesday, 15 June 2021

An ambitious programme for government reform, to ensure the country builds back better from COVID-19 has been launched by ministers and civil servants...

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The importance of businesses supporting action on climate change

The importance of businesses supporting action on climate change

Monday, 14 June 2021

COP26 President-Designate Alok Sharma at the CBI 'Road to Net Zero Conference' on the vital need for businesses to sign up to ambitious climate plans ...

The Queen’s Birthday Honours List 2021

The Queen’s Birthday Honours List 2021

Friday, 11 June 2021

‘Caring Nation’ at the centre of Queen’s Birthday Honours List 2021....

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G7 Gender Equality Advisory Council (GEAC) presents recommendations to drive global gender equality

G7 Gender Equality Advisory Council (GEAC) presents recommendations to drive global gender equality

Friday, 11 June 2021

World-leading experts have published recommendations today for G7 leaders on how to ensure that women across the globe are at the forefront of the CO...

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COP26 launches environment education packs for UK schools and students

COP26 launches environment education packs for UK schools and students

Wednesday, 09 June 2021

Schools across the UK are being encouraged to start a conversation on climate change with their students, ahead of the UK hosting global climate summi...

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UK Government statement on the meeting of the Partnership Council: 9 June 2021

UK Government statement on the meeting of the Partnership Council: 9 June 2021

Wednesday, 09 June 2021

UK Government statement on the meeting of the Partnership Council....

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UK statement on the meeting of the Withdrawal Agreement Joint Committee: 9 June 2021

UK statement on the meeting of the Withdrawal Agreement Joint Committee: 9 June 2021

Wednesday, 09 June 2021

UK statement on the meeting of the Withdrawal Agreement Joint Committee....

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Refreshed GREAT campaign launched in 145 countries

Refreshed GREAT campaign launched in 145 countries

Wednesday, 09 June 2021

The UK Government is launching a refreshed GREAT campaign as the UK prepares to take centre stage for the G7 and COP 26 summits this year. ...

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Prestigious civic honours to be awarded by Her Majesty The Queen for first time in 10 years

Prestigious civic honours to be awarded by Her Majesty The Queen for first time in 10 years

Tuesday, 08 June 2021

A Civic Honours competition has been launched across the UK today to celebrate Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in 2022....

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Firms must commit to net zero to win major government contracts

Firms must commit to net zero to win major government contracts

Monday, 07 June 2021

New measures will require businesses to commit to net zero by 2050 before they can bid for major government contracts...

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Alok Sharma welcomes Bangladesh climate leadership and ambition ahead of COP26

Alok Sharma welcomes Bangladesh climate leadership and ambition ahead of COP26

Friday, 04 June 2021

Bangladesh signals moves to transition away from coal and submit an ambitious climate plan during COP26 President’s visit...

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New funding aims to create 19,000 jobs and 17,000 homes

New funding aims to create 19,000 jobs and 17,000 homes

Friday, 04 June 2021

New One Public Estate and MHCLG funding aims to create 19,000 jobs and 17,000 new homes....

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