World news story On 29 January, the British Ambassador to China, Dame Caroline Wilson, officially launched the Together for Our Planet campaign in Beijing. The UK and China will lead global action to protect the planet this year as hosts of… read more
Householders in flood-hit areas who install property flood resilience measures – such as flood barriers, air brick covers and flood resistant coatings on walls – could soon be able to obtain discounted insurance premiums, under proposals being consult… read more
Services report major increases in calls and webchat volumes during the pandemic More specialist advisors to guide victims through the justice system New campaign #ItStillMatters launched to raise awareness of sexual abuse services It comes as chari… read more
World news story British High Commissioner Dr Christian Turner CMG announced £3.5 million UK humanitarian aid for Balochistan during his first visit to Quetta today. Rates of malnutrition and food insecurity in Balochistan were already high … read more
£30m fire alarm fund will relieve residents of waking watch costs Funding targeted at cities with most high-rise buildings with unsafe cladding Builds on £1.6 billion funding to speed up removal of unsafe cladding on eligible buildings Tens of thous… read more