Wales Freeport bidding process closes
Press release
Applications close from bidders interested in setting up a new Freeport in Wales.
Applications have closed from bidders interested in setting up a new Freeport in...Read More »
12th Conference of the Pacific Community - Minister of State (Indo-Pacific) remarks
Chair, Director General, Excellences, Ladies and Gentlemen.
I am delighted to be able to join you a year into the UK’s resumed membership of The Pacific Community.
Three months ago my predecessor formally opened the British High Commission in Port Vila.
It is one of 3 new High Commissions we have opened in...Read More »
Statement to the twenty-seventh session of the conference of the States Parties
Director-General, Mr Chair, Distinguished Delegates,
I would like to thank Director-General Arias and the Technical Secretariat for all their work in preparing for this Conference. Many thanks as well to our Chairperson, Ambassador Madonsela.
I am very sorry not to be with you in person, but I am required to be in...Read More »
West Kent flood storage area expansion scheme
The Environment Agency scheme to build a flood embankment and pumping station in Hildenborough has received planning permission from Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council.
The works planned at Hildenborough include a new embankment, pumping station, kiosk and flood defence wall. This will form part of the larger flood protection scheme involving...Read More »
Kyrgyzstan: call for bids for climate change projects in 2022/23
World news story
The British Embassy Bishkek is looking to support a project that will contribute to UK’s efforts to support Kyrgyzstan on climate change.