tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications from James Wharton 2017-04-14T16:00:57+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/minister-wharton-uk-will-stand-by-people-of-ethiopia-affected-by-severe-drought 2017-04-14T16:00:57+01:00 Minister Wharton: UK will stand by people of Ethiopia affected by severe drought As the world faces an unprecedented number of humanitarian crises, International Development Minister James Wharton reinforces the UK’s commitment to help those suffering from drought in Ethiopia. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-government-calls-for-the-release-of-all-abducted-by-boko-haram 2017-04-14T09:43:12+01:00 UK Government calls for the release of all abducted by Boko Haram Ministers reiterate support for Nigeria in its fight against terrorism on the third anniversary of the abduction of the Chibok school girls tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/minister-wharton-reinforces-uk-support-for-refugees-in-uganda 2017-02-27T22:08:15+00:00 Minister Wharton reinforces UK support for refugees in Uganda International Development Minister James Wharton reaffirms UK support for refugees in Uganda as Africa’s largest refugee hosting nation. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/minister-wharton-emphasises-need-for-peace-in-south-sudan 2017-02-14T17:37:00+00:00 Minister Wharton emphasises need for peace in South Sudan International Development Minister James Wharton reinforces the UK’s commitment to the people of South Sudan suffering from severe drought and conflict, and reiterates urgent need for peace. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-ministerial-team 2016-07-18T10:23:52+01:00 New ministerial team Prime Minister Theresa May appointed a new ministerial team for international development. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/gunning-for-growth-film-promotes-northern-powerhouse-to-the-world 2016-04-12T15:09:00+01:00 Gunning for growth: film promotes Northern Powerhouse to the world A new film showcasing how the North of England and Wales is ripe for investment is being promoted across the world. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/jobs-boom-continues-in-enterprise-zones 2016-03-29T16:23:55+01:00 Jobs boom continues in Enterprise Zones England's 24 Enterprise Zones have helped boost employment with an extra 2,000 jobs. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/floods-business-map-reaches-500-milestone 2016-03-29T00:00:23+01:00 Floods business map reaches 500 milestone In just 3 weeks over 550 businesses have registered their details on a new online Open for Business map. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/chinese-summit-looks-to-unlock-investment-for-northern-powerhouse 2016-03-22T13:26:00+00:00 Chinese summit looks to unlock investment for Northern Powerhouse Communities Secretary Greg Clark welcomed a senior delegation of Chinese regional leaders to an historic summit. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/business-boom-is-key-to-driving-the-northern-powerhouse-says-minister 2016-02-23T17:10:12+00:00 Business boom is key to driving the Northern Powerhouse, says minister Business leaders meet to identify investment opportunities which could further boost the economy across the Northern Powerhouse. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-body-to-secure-investment-for-tees-valley 2016-02-19T12:17:44+00:00 New body to secure investment for Tees Valley Plans to drive growth, create jobs and secure the economic future of Tees Valley take major step forward. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/yorkshires-financial-services-to-be-promoted-worldwide 2016-02-08T10:34:15+00:00 Yorkshire’s financial services to be promoted worldwide The growing financial services sector in Yorkshire is to be promoted as the next ideal investment destination to foreign firms. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-showcases-north-as-financial-services-hotspot 2016-02-06T00:00:37+00:00 Government showcases North as financial services hotspot Northern Powerhouse Minister challenges global financial services companies to tap in to the wealth of talent the region has to offer. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/date-proposed-for-manchester-mayoral-elections 2016-02-01T16:40:47+00:00 Date proposed for Manchester mayoral elections The first-ever mayor of Greater Manchester will be elected on Thursday 4 May 2017. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/radical-shake-up-of-power-puts-communities-in-control 2016-01-28T12:09:57+00:00 Radical shake-up of power puts communities in control New laws pave the way for the most radical decentralisation of power in generations. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/defence-investment-boost-for-northern-powerhouse 2015-11-19T14:41:00+00:00 Defence investment boost for Northern Powerhouse The Ministry of Defence will invest around £70 million in a new contract to make tracks for the British Army’s armoured vehicles. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/minister-celebrates-movie-magic-of-the-northern-powerhouse 2015-11-13T12:33:13+00:00 Minister celebrates movie magic of the Northern Powerhouse James Wharton celebrates the region’s record of hosting Hollywood blockbusters and cult film classics. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/heseltine-appointed-to-lead-tees-valley-investment-programme 2015-11-13T09:12:00+00:00 Heseltine appointed to lead Tees Valley investment programme Lord Michael Heseltine to chair a new inward investment programme for the Tees Valley. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-blackpool-enterprise-zone-to-light-up-the-northern-powerhouse 2015-11-12T10:52:00+00:00 New Blackpool Enterprise Zone to light up the Northern Powerhouse Blackpool to become latest to benefit from an Enterprise Zone and will become a centre of excellence for the energy sector and boost economy. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/nicky-morgan-no-tolerance-of-areas-where-majority-of-pupils-fail 2015-11-02T22:30:00+00:00 Nicky Morgan: no tolerance of areas where majority of pupils fail Plans for a National Teaching Service to provide elite teachers to struggling areas announced.