tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communicationsNews and communications from Deputy Leader of the House of Lords2024-12-11T00:00:00+00:00HM Governmenttag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/david-smith-mp-announced-as-uk-special-envoy-for-freedom-of-religion-or-belief2024-12-11T00:00:00+00:00David Smith MP announced as UK Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or BeliefDavid Smith MP is today announced as the UK's Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB) and will champion FoRB for all around the world.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/office-for-equality-and-opportunity-to-break-down-barriers-to-opportunity2024-10-09T00:00:00+01:00Office for Equality and Opportunity to break down barriers to opportunityPeople of all backgrounds will benefit from the government’s commitments to breaking down barriers, boosting opportunity and ensuring that equality is at the heart of every mission.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/independent-afghan-journalists-and-media-organizations-win-2024-canada-uk-media-freedom-award2024-09-28T00:15:46+01:00Independent Afghan journalists and media organizations win 2024 Canada-U.K. Media Freedom AwardThe 2024 Canada-U.K. Media Freedom Award presented to independent Afghan journalists and media organizations tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/minister-visits-west-africa-to-bolster-partnerships-for-growth2024-09-16T00:00:00+01:00Minister visits West Africa to bolster partnerships for growthMinister for Africa Lord Collins of Highbury embarks on a week-long visit to Ghana and Senegal to bolster partnerships for growth.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-steps-up-support-to-tackle-mpox-outbreak-on-visit-to-the-democratic-republic-of-the-congo2024-08-21T12:22:46+01:00UK steps up support to tackle mpox outbreak on visit to the Democratic Republic of the CongoAfrica Minister Lord Collins has announced new funding to tackle the outbreak of mpox cases in the DRC.