Prince Charles sends condolences to PNG on death of its first Prime Minister

The Prince of Wales has sent a condolence message to the Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea James Marape, following the death of Grand Chief Michael Somare, PNG’s first Prime Minister.

Speech by Laura Clarke on the challenge ahead for sustainable finance and journey to COP26

Laura Clarke, British High Commissioner to New Zealand, spoke of the role that finance, capital and investment have to play on the journey to COP26 and delivery of Paris Agreement goals.

Alarming rise of abuse within modern slavery system

Major increases in child rapists, people who threaten national security and failed asylum seekers clogging up modern slavery system.

Councils given power to build more homes for first time buyers and for social rent

Councils in England will have more freedom on how they spend the money from homes sold through Right to Buy to help them build the homes needed in their communities.

New raft of measures to prepare our high streets and seaside resorts for summer

Measures to support a safe and successful reopening of our treasured high streets and seaside resorts ahead of a great summer were announced today by Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick.