World news story In recognition of his distinguished services to relations between the UK and Japan in a variety of fields, Julia Longbottom, the British Ambassador to Japan, has presented Mr. Hayashi Haruki, former CEO, Mitsubishi Corporation, Eu… read more
The UK and South Africa will join forces to drive economic growth and turbocharge infrastructure investment, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced today [Tuesday 22nd November] at the start of President Ramaphosa’s formal State Visit. The next phas… read more
From 2012, schools that had been judged outstanding were legally exempt from further regular inspection, unless there were specific concerns about the school. The exemption was lifted in 2020. Today’s commentary notes that over 80% (308) of these sch… read more
Thank you President, and I thank Under-Secretary-General DiCarlo for her briefing. We too condemn in the strongest terms DPRK’s further serious breach of Council resolutions, which threatens international peace and security. The Council last discussed… read more
The Wessex Regional Flood and Coastal Committee (RFCC) is a partnership with oversight of flood and coastal erosion risk management. The committee is recruiting 3 independent members who will play a crucial role in deciding local priorities, consideri… read more