Media Freedom: joint statement to the OSCE Ministerial Council 2025
[English translation of statement delivered in French.] I am delivering this statement on behalf of the following participating States that are members of the Informal Group of Friends on the Safety of Journalists: Austria, Canada, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Greece, Latvia, Lithuania, Montenegro, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and my own country, France. […]
We must stand with Ukraine in defending its future generations: UK statement at the UN General Assembly
Today is a moment to reflect on the plight of Ukrainian children who have become victims of Russia’s illegal invasion. We all have an obligation to protect children and must not allow Russia to use them as pawns of war. According to the Government of Ukraine, corroborated by independent mechanisms, more than 19,500 Ukrainian children have […]
Keeping safe as Home Nations gear up for World Cup 2026 countdown
England and Scotland navigate football coming home as FIFA World Cup draw takes place in Washington DC today. Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) updates travel advice to help thousands of expected travelling football fans enjoy next summer’s tournament. Travellers urged to check visa requirements, arrange insurance and sign up for FCDO email alerts. As […]
Dame Nicole Jacobs reappointed as Domestic Abuse Commissioner
Dame Nicole Jacobs has been reappointed as Domestic Abuse Commissioner for a third term from September 2025 until September 2028. Source link
Human rights and fundamental freedoms: joint statement to the OSCE Ministerial Council 2025
I have the honour of delivering this statement on behalf of the following 39 participating states: Albania, Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Czechia, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Moldova, Montenegro, the Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, […]
Four National Council Members appointed to Arts Council England
Grace Chan Grace Chan, an FCA chartered accountant born in Levin, New Zealand, has dedicated her professional career to financial leadership within the charity and performing arts sector. She currently serves as Chief Operating Officer at the English National Ballet , having joined in 2016. She has held permanent posts at the Royal Opera House, […]
New Chief Executive of the Insolvency Service appointed
Duncan Beach will move to the government agency from HSBC He brings more than 20 years of strategic leadership experience Will take up new position on January 5, 2026 The Insolvency Service has announced that its new Chief Executive will be Duncan Beach, who was previously Managing Director, Global Head of Risk & Compliance Transformation at HSBC. Moving […]
Review launched into mental health, autism and ADHD services
Review will build clinical evidence base on mental health, autism and ADHD services It will examine what is driving rising demand for services including inequalities in accessing support Next step in government’s 10 Year Health Plan commitment to transforming mental health care An independent review launching on Thursday will examine how the health system currently delivers mental […]
Over half a million children to be lifted out of poverty as government unveils historic child poverty strategy
New strategy to lift 550,000 children out of poverty by 2030 – delivering the largest reduction in child poverty since records began Support for working families to stop children growing up in B&Bs, expanding childcare for families on UC and helping parents save up to £500 on baby formula Families struggling with the cost of living to […]
From cheese rolling to bagpiping: UK launches search for traditions that define our communities
First major step following UK ratification of the 2003 UNESCO Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage New inventory will celebrate cultural traditions and highlight their contribution to communities and the economy Communities across the UK are invited to submit their most treasured traditions to a new inventory of living heritage. The UK-wide […]