2020 has been a year like no other. Many have tragically died and fallen ill as a result of COVID-19 and the virus has triggered a global recession not seen since the 1930s. We risk losing decades of human progress. Extreme poverty is rising for the f… read more
Thank you, Mr President. I would like to start by thanking Under-Secretary-General Nakamitsu, and Director-General Arias for their briefings to the Council today. The Director-General’s attendance alongside Ms Nakamitsu underlines the cooperation betw… read more
Press release Secretary of State announces appointment to the Boundary Commission for Northern Ireland. The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Rt. Hon Brandon Lewis CBE MP has announced the appointment of Sarah Havlin as a member of th… read more
Good morning and a very warm welcome to everyone attending today’s Insider Midlands Residential Property Conference. It is a real pleasure to be joining you, albeit remotely, which as we all know is the way of the world at the moment. Can I begin by t… read more
Press release Welsh Secretary Simon Hart and Chief Secretary to the Treasury Stephen Barclay agree funding for coal tip and flood damage remediation work across Wales. The UK Government has confirmed that £31 million will be made available … read more