Honoured to be appointed today as Secretary of State for Work and Pensions.
Help for those who need it. Getting people into work. Security for pensioners. And increasing skills and opportunity. 🌹
The Rt Hon Peter Kyle MP @PeterKyle has been appointed as Secretary of State for Business and Trade @BizTradeGovUK and President of the Board of Trade.
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We are deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Giles Havergal. He presided over one of the most celebrated periods in the theatre’s history. His passing poignantly coincided with the reopening of our theatre this weekend.
Dominic Hill, pays tribute: citz.co.uk/news-and-stories/…
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