Statement to the twenty-seventh session of the conference of the States Parties
Director-General, Mr Chair, Distinguished Delegates,
I would like to thank Director-General Arias and the Technical Secretariat for all their work in preparing for this Conference. Many thanks as well to our Chairperson, Ambassador Madonsela.
I am very sorry not to be with you in person, but I am required to be in...Read More »
West Kent flood storage area expansion scheme
The Environment Agency scheme to build a flood embankment and pumping station in Hildenborough has received planning permission from Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council.
The works planned at Hildenborough include a new embankment, pumping station, kiosk and flood defence wall. This will form part of the larger flood protection scheme involving...Read More »
Kyrgyzstan: call for bids for climate change projects in 2022/23
World news story
The British Embassy Bishkek is looking to support a project that will contribute to UK’s efforts to support Kyrgyzstan on climate change.
£15 million funding boost for women who are victims of violence
Measures announced include:
- £8.4 million to support victims of violence against women and girls
- targeted funding for the most vulnerable communities
- up to £7.5 million for domestic abuse interventions in healthcare settings
- funding for rapid spiking tests to build police intelligence
£8.4 million is being awarded to funding specialist support services for the most vulnerable....Read More »
Changes to key stage 2 assessment dates in 2023
An additional bank holiday in honour of the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III will take place on Monday 8 May 2023. As this date had previously been announced as the first day of the 2023 key stage 2 (KS2) test week in England, a change to the KS2 test...Read More »