Over 17,000 new homes will be created with £180 million new brownfield fund Councils will be able to bid for first £40 million from today, further £140 million allocated over next 2 years Builds on success of previous £77 million fund to support… read more
The Environment Agency has begun a 12-week public consultation on 3 environmental permits for the operation of the proposed Sizewell C nuclear power station. It is seeking feedback from the community and all stakeholders between 4 July to 25 September… read more
Good afternoon everyone. I’ve always enjoyed speaking at this festival. The setting is beautiful, the weather is usually glorious and it’s full of fascinating people. Also, it’s an opportunity for me to be a little bit more reflective than usual. So I… read more
Thank you Mr President, I have the honour to present draft resolution L.5 on the human rights situation in the Syrian Arab Republic, on behalf of a group of states: France, Germany, Italy, Jordan, Kuwait, the Netherlands, Qatar, Turkey, the United Sta… read more
Thank you Mr Chair, The UK was honoured to host the International Conference on Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB) in London this week. 100 media representations attended; 47 pledges were signed by countries, international organisations and entities… read more