Thanks to Baroness Warwick for that kind introduction. It’s a great pleasure to be here – albeit on a site that I understand once housed one of Britain’s so-called ugliest buildings. Some of you may remember – and even mourn – the County Hall Island B… read more
• UK aid to protect endangered Sumatran tiger, with only around 30 left in one critical habitat • Partnership work in Indonesia will help create 16,000 sustainable jobs • UK aid has a unique role to play in tackling the underlying causes of the illega… read more
Thank you Mr President. I would like to begin by thanking Under-Secretary-General Lacroix for his presentation and I would also like to thank Special Envoy Haysom both for your presentation and for your excellent work you have done during your tenure … read more
UK fighter jets intercept Russian bombers approaching UK airspace Today (20 September), RAF Quick Reaction Alert (QRA) Typhoon fighter aircraft scrambled from RAF Lossiemouth to monitor two Russian planes approaching UK airspace. The Russian Blackjac… read more
This eAlert contains information on managing ash in light of ash dieback, and provides a reminder of the deadlines for informing the Forestry Commission of force majeure. read more