Ministers' Meetings

Met Justices of the peace

Introductory meeting between Minister and MLE Lead. Developing understanding of current challenges to magistrates, along with potential support for upcoming Criminal Court Review

Met E3G, UK Energy Research Centre, Green Alliance, Energy System Catapult

To discuss feedback on views on zonal pricing models and market changes

Met National Energy System Operator (NESO), Hipperson, CBI, BCC, British Electrotechnical and Allied Manufacturers' Association, techUK, Institute of Directors (IoD), Northern Powerhouse, Make UK, Start up Coalition

The role of manufacturing, supply chain, skills and grid connections in the energy transition

Met Professor Katrin Hohl

Discusses Legislative Measures

Met National Adviser for Care Leavers

To discuss housing local offer, local connection tests, rent guarantors, and priority to housing, in relation to Care Leavers.

Met Jon Berstein (former Deputy Editor, now Associate Editor of New Statesman), New Statesman

Interview with Jon Berstein for the New Statesman on Minister Fahnbulleh's ministerial portfolio and priorities

Met University Pritzker School of Law

To understand scope for greater collaboration between UK and US on legal education

Met Scottish Power

To discuss the Radio Teleswitch Service switch-off

Met Lord Justice Davis

Routine confidential meeting with Senior Judiciary

Met Ithaca

To discuss legal process of the transition in the North Sea and licensing decisions

Met Families impacted by mental health failings

To discuss failings in care provided to patients by the Trust

Met Persimmon Homes

Discussed the construction sector's reaction to government policy.

Met Taylor Wimpey

Discussed the construction sector's reaction to government policy

Met Croda International Plc

Discussed the construction sector's reaction to government policy.

Met Babcock International

To discuss UK / New Zealand trade relations

Met Jessica Zucker, Lord Allan

To discuss online safety

Met Theo Bertram

To discuss online safety

Met Amy Orben

To discuss online safety

Met Ian Russell/Anne Longfield

To discuss online safety

Met Theo Bertram

To discuss online safety.

Met UCB

To discuss investment and R&D in the life sciences landscape in the UK.

Met Jessica Zucker, Lord Allen

To discuss online safety.

Met Amy Orben

To discuss online safety.

Met PSE (Polish Electricity Network)

To provide an overview of Poland's energy mix, including the energy transition

Met Ian Russell, Anne Longfield

To discuss online safety.

Met Energy Forum, Polish Economic Institute, Instrat, Eastern Studies Institute

To discuss mutual interest between Polish/UK energy systems, including offshore wind and manufacturing jobs

Met Greater Manchester Combined Authority

Discussion as part of a site visit on potential delivery models of the Warm Homes Plan

Met Better Society Capital, Lloyds Bank Foundation, Resonance, Social and Sustainable Capital, Bridge Outcomes Partnerships, National Lottery, Church of England, Association of Charitable Foundations, World Habitat, Homeless Link, Kirklees Better Outcomes Partnership, Capital Letters, Esmee Fairburn Foundation, Crisis, Oak Foundation, The Ethos Foundation.

Roundtable to discuss how social philanthropy and investment can tackle homelessness.

Met National Centre for Biological Sciences, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research

To discuss a proposal for investment into an AI and health institute along the OxCam corridor

Met Queen Elizabeth Prize

To discuss QE prize development

Met Mottmac

To discuss digital twins and potential uses for modelling the OxCam corridor

Met GSK; AstraZeneca; Bicycle Therapeutics; Eli Lilly; Abbott; Smith + Nephew; Moderna; Oxford Nanopore; MSD; Flagship Pioneering; Pfizer; Novo Holdings

To discuss company views on the industrial strategy

Met Water UK, The Consumer Council for Water

Attended meeting to discuss water policy including workforce skills and affordability

Met Norfolk County Council, Suffolk County Council

To discuss the Devolution Priority Programme.

Met Google DeepMind

To discuss AI Opportunities Action Plan and collaboration

Met Suzanne Donnelly

A second meeting to discuss Great British Railways Branding

Met Smart Energy GB

Introductory meeting to discuss smart meter rollout, 2G/3G switch off and Radio Teleswitch (RTS) meters

Met CrossTech

Introductory meeting and technology demo.

Met Dr Christian Itin, Christopher Vann, David Brochu (Autolus)

Meeting to discuss challenges facing life sciences sector across UK & internationally, including access to finance & skills, and NHS adoption of innovation

Met Kata Escott and Gary O'Donell, Airbus

To visit the Airbus manufacturing facilities, speak with local apprentices, and discuss the UK's space capabilities & partnership with Airbus

Met Strategic Charging Infrastructure Roundtable

To reaffirm HMG's commitment to accelerating the delivery of chargepoints on the strategic road network, to provide an update on the rapid charging fund pilot, and to understand the current market position.

Met National STARS School Travel Awards

Attended the National STARS School Travel Awards event to meet pupils and staff who are working to promote active and sustainable travel in their schools and provide a speech.

Met NATO

To visit NATO's Centre for Energy Security to discuss opportunities and challenges for Baltic energy security

Met Investigatory Powers Commissioner's Office

To discuss the Independent Review of Criminal Courts

Met Samsung

Discussion as part of a site visit on upskilling and training for heat pump installations and the latest generation of heat pump technology

Met Electricity Northwest, Scottish Power

Discussion as part of a site visit on the role of digital network operators in delivering the Warm Homes Plan and consumer services

Met Ted Verity, Editor, Daily Mail and Shaun Wooller, Health Editor, Daily Mail

Lunch to discuss the government's health priorities and the 10 Year Health Plan

Met Medi Tech Trust

To discuss donation and reuse of medical devices, where appropriate

Met Berkeley Group

Discussed the construction sector's reaction to government policy

Met Atkins Realis

To discuss the UK economy