Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Libya announces the official reopening of the British Embassy in Tripoli at the Queen’s Birthday Party
- On Sunday 5 June, the British Embassy Tripoli hosted a Queen’s Birthday Party in celebration of Her Majesty the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Her Majesty the Queen is the first monarch to celebrate 70 years of service to the UK and the Commonwealth.
- During the event, Her Majesty’s Ambassador, Caroline Hurndall raised...Read More »
Patients to have earlier access to cutting-edge treatments on NHS
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£340 million has been made available to purchase potentially life-saving drugs early
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It builds on the success of the Cancer Drugs Fund which has given tens of thousands of patients access to revolutionary treatments quickly
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Improving access to treatment for patients most in need could alleviate pressure on...Read More »
New non-fatal strangulation offence comes into force
- perpetrators face up to 5 years in prison
- new protections for rape victims now in 37 courts across England and Wales
- part of government action to better protect women and girls
Non-fatal strangulation was made a specific offence as part of the government’s landmark Domestic Abuse Act. The practice typically involves a perpetrator...Read More »
Government takes action to ensure Scotland receives best possible HS2 service
- government commits to finding best solution to take HS2 trains to Scotland as it confirms intention to remove Golborne Link from HS2 Bill
- government will explore alternatives that deliver similar benefits, within the £96 billion envelope of the Integrated Rail Plan
- this follows recommendations in the independent Union Connectivity Review and...Read More »
Removing the Golborne Link from the HS2 Bill
The ‘Golborne Link’, part of the HS2 Crewe – Manchester scheme, is a proposed circa 13 mile connection that would branch off the main HS2 line towards Manchester near Knutsford, in Cheshire, to rejoin the West Coast Main Line (WCML)...Read More »