UK provides lawyers and police to support ICC war crimes investigation
- Police officers and legal specialists will support investigators and boost information sharing
- Additional training will be provided for Ukrainian law enforcement in collaboration with Norwegian police
The Deputy Prime Minister, Dominic Raab, has today (6 June 2022) unveiled a second package of support for the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) investigation into...Read More »
7-year ban for Manchester takeaway boss who abused Covid-19 support schemes
Ifraz Nabi, 41 from Manchester, has been disqualified as a director for 7 years after wrongly claiming £30,000 through the Eat Out to Help Out scheme and over £20,000 through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme.
Ifraz Nabi was sole director of New York Krispy Fried Chicken, a chicken takeaway shop on...Read More »
UK to gift multiple-launch rocket systems to Ukraine
The UK will give multiple-launch rocket systems (MLRS) to Ukraine to help the country defend itself against Russian aggression, the Defence Secretary has announced.
The cutting edge M270 weapon system, which can strike targets up to 80km away with pinpoint accuracy, will offer a significant boost in capability...Read More »
GPA appoints BNP Paribas Real Estate as a new strategic partner
The Government Property Agency (GPA) has appointed BNP Paribas Real Estate (BNPPRE) as its new strategic partner for national property and property-related financial services.
Following a robust and comprehensive procurement process via the Crown Commercial Services Estates Management Services framework (RM 6168), BNPPRE has been awarded an initial three-year contract, which...Read More »
Cruel trade in ivory to be illegal from today as world leading ban takes effect
- UK’s Ivory Act comes into force to ensure protection for world’s elephants
- The near total ban on elephant ivory sales is one of the toughest of its kind
- Key manifesto commitment as part of a wider UK drive on international conservation
A near total ban on the import, export and dealing of items...Read More »