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Syria’s chemical weapons programme remains a threat to international peace and security: UK statement at the Security Council

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Security Council meeting on Syria chemical weapons.

Attainment in maths and writing SATs increases compared to 2022

Key Stage 2 results show an improvement in the majority of subjects as pupils continue to catch up from the pandemic.

UN HRC 53: Statement on public acts of religious hatred

UK Statement during urgent debate on “the alarming rise in premeditated and public acts of religious hatred" at the UN Human Rights Council.

There is no rational or moral argument for Russia to veto the resolution on Syria cross-border aid: UK statement at the Security Council

Explanation of vote by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Security Council meeting on Syria cross-border aid.

Tyre Company hit with £100,000 fine for breaking rules in Northants

A company which flouted the rules to store highly flammable tyres on a Northamptonshire site has been fined £100,000 and ordered to pay cost

PM meeting with Prime Minister Rutte of the Netherlands: 11 July 2023

The Prime Minister met Prime Minister of the Netherlands Mark Rutte at the NATO Summit in Vilnius, Lithuania.

UK National Statement - OPCW 103rd Executive Council

Statement by UK Permanent Representative to the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) Joanna Roper, at the 103rd Execu

Welcome to the Ideas Marketplace

The Ideas Marketplace is a platform offering opportunities for defence and security organisations to network with government, innovators, in

£20 million UK Space Agency funding to support aerial connectivity

Drones and high-altitude aircraft could boost connectivity in remote areas and support emergency services, following new government funding.

New jobs “passport” for injured or disabled veterans

New support scheme to help smooth the way for injured or disabled ex-military to return to work.