This resolution mandates a strong package of measures to degrade Al-Shabaab: UK Explanation of Vote at the UN Security Council
The United Kingdom welcomes the unanimous adoption of this resolution. We thank all Council members for their constructive approach to negotiations, which enabled us to arrive at this consensus outcome. The resolution we have adopted today mandates a strong package of measures to degrade Al-Shabaab, including constraining its access to arms, disrupting its finances, and […]
Deputy Prime Minister announces new measures to bear down on releases in error and keep public safe
Deputy Prime Minister unveils action to crack down on mistaken prison releases Courts hotline established to fast-track prison queries and reduce mistakes Up to £10 million over six months to introduce technology and AI solutions that help frontline staff avoid errors and ensure accuracy Updating the House of Commons, David Lammy set out the decisive […]
Housing measures introduced to protect poultry and other captive birds
In response to increased findings of highly pathogenic avian influenza (commonly known as bird flu) in wild birds and new cases in poultry and kept birds, coupled with heightened risk levels, an Avian Influenza Prevention Zone with housing measures is being introduced for north, central and parts of east of England to mitigate the risk of […]
Growth placed at the heart of regulators’ remit alongside new measures to boost scrutiny and transparency
Business Secretary sets out new stronger duty for regulators to ensure they better prioritise helping businesses go for growth New public dashboard will allow businesses to review how regulators are performing and give direct feedback to government, holding regulators to account Independent reviews to scrutinise key regulators and recommend improvements A major shake-up of accountability […]
Government reveals effective measures to save lives and prevent railway suicides
new landmark research reveals the most effective measures to prevent railway suicide tragedies coincides with World Suicide Prevention Day, as Samaritans calls on the public to take action if they think someone might be suicidal government requires all publicly owned train operators to provide regular suicide prevention training Passengers and rail staff are at the […]