Thousands of victims of the historic infected blood scandal, which occurred in the 70’s and 80’s, are being contacted this week to confirm that interim compensation payments will be made by the end of October. The payments deliver the government’s com… read more
Thank you President. Thank you again to Under-Secretary-General DiCarlo for your briefing. And thank you to Resident Coordinator Brown for your invaluable update on the situation on the ground and the work the UN is doing in the toughest of circumstan… read more
Press release The United Kingdom helps secure agreement on a Resolution on Marine Plastic Pollution and is appointed Chair of the IWC’s Conservation Committee The Government upheld its long-standing opposition to commercial whaling at the 68… read more
new government-backed law to offer pregnant women and new parents greater protection against redundancy new legal powers will help to counter workplace discrimination, particularly when new parents return to work Pregnant women and new parents will … read more
new laws introduced entitling unpaid carers to 1 week of unpaid leave a year to support those most in need eligible employees will be able to take Carer’s Leave regardless of how long they have worked for their employer Millions of people across the… read more