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News and communications

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  1. Chancellor’s statement to Parliament

    Chancellor Rishi Sunak has today (27 April) updated the House of Commons on the Government’s economic response to Coronavirus.

  2. eAlert: 27 April 2020 - How the Forestry Commission is supporting the forestry sector during the coronavirus outbreak

    This eAlert provides updates on how coronavirus is impacting on the Forestry Commission's business and what we are doing to support the sector.

  3. State of emergency in Yemen: Minister for the Middle East's statement

    The UK urges the parties to resume their efforts to implement the Riyadh Agreement and restore security and stability to southern Yemen.

  4. UK Government and Welsh Government ministers host virtual Q&A with Welsh business leaders

    Ministers from the UK Government and Welsh Government underline joint commitment to support businesses through the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic

  5. Forestry Commission operational update: coronavirus

    This update provides details on the Forestry Commission's working practices during the coronavirus outbreak.

  6. Perth COVID-19 regional testing centre to open for key workers

    A drive-through coronavirus testing centre is to open at Perth College for key workers.

  7. Extra month to claim for farm payments

    Farmers and land managers now have until 15 June to apply for BPS payments and to claim funding for their environmental and woodland work under other schemes

  8. Letter from the Paymaster General to the European Commission and the European External Action Service: 27 April 2020

    A letter from the Paymaster General Penny Mordaunt to Michel Barnier and Helga Schmid.

  9. Recruitment for Independent Reviewer of Prevent launched

    The government has launched an open competition to appoint the next Independent Reviewer of Prevent.

  10. A proud partnership, a cherished friendship – UK and Israel united for 70 years

    On the 70th anniversary of the UK opening its embassy in Tel Aviv, James Cleverly celebrates the partnership between the UK and Israel.

  11. Analysis Function Career Story: Charlotte O'Brien

    Working in analysis in government can provide a variety of roles and opportunities, as Charlotte O'Brien explains.

  12. COP26 President remarks at first day of Petersberg Climate Dialogue

    COP26 President Alok Sharma spoke on the first day of the Petersberg Climate Dialogue, which is co-hosted by the UK and Germany.

  13. Letter to the ACMD on advice on emergency legislation to enable supply of controlled drugs

    A response from the Home Secretary to the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs on COVID-19 emergency measures to enable the supply of controlled drugs.

  14. Storage limit for frozen eggs, sperm and embryos extended during coronavirus outbreak

    The storage time will be extended by 2 years so that those undergoing fertility treatment during the coronavirus outbreak have more time to continue treatment.

  15. First ‘Foodbank Thursday’ success for new response team

    Employees from Sellafield Ltd are among those using their project skills to plan and coordinate a team of 50 volunteers.

  16. New veterans ID cards rolled out to service leavers

    All service leavers will receive a new ID card to mark their time in the armed forces.

  17. CMA clears NHS hospital trusts merger

    The CMA has cleared the proposed merger between The Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Poole Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

  18. Christine Tacon to continue as Groceries Code Adjudicator

    Christine Tacon will continue as Groceries Code Adjudicator (GCA) for a period of up to 6 months.

  19. £1m innovation funding to predict and counter cyber attacks

    DASA awards further funding to develop novel approaches to defend UK military systems and networks from cyber threats

  20. PM statement in Downing Street: 27 April 2020

    Prime Minister Boris Johnson made a statement in Downing Street.