Preferred candidate for Chair of the Judicial Appointments Commission
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Helen Pitcher OBE announced as preferred candidate for next Chair of the Judicial Appointments Commission.
The Lord Chancellor, Rt Hon. Dominic Raab MP, confirmed today (28 November...Read More »
Funding boost for country’s woodlands and timber industry
Projects that tackle some of the greatest threats to our trees and forests will get a boost from government funding, it has been announced today (Monday 28 November). This is alongside additional investment announced for local authority tree planting initiatives which will see hundreds of thousands of trees planted in...Read More »
UK leads global action to tackle sexual violence in conflict
- The Foreign Secretary will announce new support to prevent sexual violence in conflict today (November 28) as he hosts an international conference in London.
- James Cleverly will also launch a new three-year strategy putting survivors at the centre of tackling this abhorrent crime around the world.
- Attendees will include Nadia Murad, a...Read More »
Energy storage backed with over £32 million government funding
- £32.9 million government funding awarded to projects across the UK to develop new energy storage technologies, such as thermal batteries and liquid flow batteries
- energy storage will be crucial as the UK scales up secure, clean and affordable renewable energy, with cutting-edge projects led by innovators across the UK
- developing energy...Read More »
Millions invested to support vulnerable people navigating legal issues
- £12 million to help vulnerable people struggling with legal problems
- focus on early intervention to resolve issues before going to court
- 33,000 supported since October 2020
The funding will be awarded to charities and organisations providing support for people facing disputes – helping them to better understand their issues and avoid costly...Read More »