Offshore wind consultation to inform Scottish policy
The Scottish government has launched two consultations aimed at informing the development of its offshore wind policies. The consultations will solicit input from Scottish residents...
Combustible cladding ban to protect Welsh residents
The government of Wales has instituted a ban on combustible cladding, of the type implicated in the 2017 Grenfell Tower fire, for high rise...
Humanitarian aid to Latin America and the Caribbean announced
The EU has announced it will release €15.2m in humanitarian aid to Latin America and the Caribbean to support vulnerable communities. The aid package augments...
Education for migrant women: study calls for gender mainstreaming
Research into the education and training of migrant women across the EU has identified a need to tailor courses for women. 7.5% of the EU’s...
Xinjiang re-education camps must close, Europarl says
The European Parliament has called on the government of China to close ‘re-education camps’ for Uyghur Muslims in the Xinjiang region. MEPs expressed serious concern...
Winter in Ukraine: EU releases funding for civilians hit by conflict
The European Commission has announced €8m in humanitarian aid to help vulnerable communities in Ukraine withstand the winter months. The funding, which brings the EU’s...
Scottish independence a step closer as UK prepares to leave EU
The Scottish parliament has passed a bill laying out the frameworks for a potential future second referendum on Scotland’s independence from the UK. The 2014...
EU Withdrawal Bill passes, Brexit to follow
The UK government’s EU Withdrawal Bill, which cements the terms for the implementation of Brexit, has been approved by the House of Commons. The UK...
Food production challenge releases £90m for innovation in agriculture
The UK government has launched its Transforming Food Production Challenge, making £90m (€105.61m) available in funding for agricultural innovation. The Transforming Food Production Challenge, which...
Support for resettlement to be provided by European Commission
The European Commission has announced it will offer financial support to EU Member States which have pledged a total of more than 30,000 resettlement...
