World news story: UK Environment Ministers visits Uganda ahead of CHOGM
Thérèse Coffey was in Uganda to discuss the upcoming CHOGM 2018 and see local work to reduce plastic use and fight the international illegal wildlife trade. read more
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Press release: Top British official visits South Sudan
Matthew Rycroft, Permanent Secretary of the UK Department for International Development (DFID), visited South Sudan on 5-6 April to see how UKAid is saving lives in one of the world’s most severe humanitarian crises. This was the first time that Mr. R… read more
News story: Forensics network develops better detection methods
A seized tusk is examined. Photo credit: Traffic A government-funded project which is helping to bring an end to the illegal wildlife trade has secured an injection of cash to help African countries crack down on illicit traders and poachers. The Afr… read more
News story: Appointment of Edward Timpson CBE as new CAFCASS Chair
Appointment of Edward Timpson CBE as new CAFCASS Chair – GOV.UK The Secretary of State for Justice announces the appointment of Edward Timpson CBE for a period of 3 years. Edward Timpson CBE has been appointed as the Chair of the Childre… read more
News story: Review into NHS overseas visitor charges: call for submissions
The National Health Service (Charges to Overseas Visitors) (Amendment) Regulations 2017 came into effect in 2017. You can read about these changes in the Guidance on implementing the overseas visitor charging regulations. The Department of Health and … read more