Solomons to celebrate Her Majesty The Queen's Platinum Jubilee

World news story
Solomon Islands is ready to celebrate Her Majesty the Queen’s Official Birthday and Platinum Jubilee on Thursday 2 and Friday 3 June.
Her Majesty The Queen Elizabeth II
- Government will tackle dominance of ‘Big Four’ audit firms and create a new regulator to reduce the risk of sudden big company collapses, safeguard jobs and reinforce the UK’s reputation as a world-leading destination for investment
- reform is already underway, with the Business Secretary taking action today to enable the...Read More »
50 projects receive up to £100,000 each to boost investment in nature
Innovative projects to restore and rewet peatlands, create green urban spaces and improve flood resilience are among 50 schemes to benefit from the final round of a pioneering fund to drive private investment in nature and tackle climate change.
The second round of the Natural Environment Investment Readiness Fund (NEIRF), announced...Read More »
New Director of Science, Research and Evidence will help lead National Institute for Health and Care Research
- She has a wealth of experience and an interest in the inclusion of vulnerable and marginalised people into research
- NIHR will continue to bolster research to improve health and wealth of the nation
Dr Gail Marzetti has been appointed as the new Director of Science, Research and Evidence (SRE) in the Department...Read More »
FCDO statement on seizure of Greek vessels

Government response
The FCDO has released a statement on the seizure of two Greek vessels on the 27 May.
An FCDO spokesperson said:
We strongly condemn the seizing of...Read More »