Ministers' Meetings

Met Nuffield Foundation

Meeting arranged following attendance at a recent event of the Nuffield Foundation which was focussed upon improving meaningful participation in post-16 education and training across the UK nations

Met National Residential Landlords Association

Meeting with the NRLA to discuss the Local Housing Allowance for 2025/26

Met Birmingham City Council

To discuss the waste collection service dispute

Met UK Community Foundations

Discussion on impact investment

Met Polly Neate

A discussion on the relationship between government and civil society

Met Mayor of London

To discuss the UK-EU Strategic Partnership

Met BAE Systems, Rolls Royce, Babcock International, Qinetiq, Leonardo, Rheinmetall, Thales, MBDA, Airbus, Helsing, Hadean

To discuss the UK-EU Strategic Partnership

Met TheCityUK

To discuss the UK-EU Strategic Partnership

Met British Sign Language Advisory Board, Signapse

British Sign Language Board Meeting for Minister for Social Security and Disability to hear about key priorities of the Deaf community.

Met Rheinmetall

Call to talk about Rheinmetall investment into UK (Telford)

Met Bank of Palestine Group

To discuss the importance of the domestic banking system to West Bank stability

Met British Toilets Association, Bathroom Manufacturers Association, Ealing London Borough Council

To discuss the provision of toilets

Met Independent Commission on Neighbourhoods, The King's Fund, The Health Foundation, Institute for Government, Kings College London, B-Inspired, Labour Together, Crest Advisory, Progressive Britain, Future Health, Brent London Borough Council

To discuss the ICON's Neighbourhood Policy Green Paper

Met Nuffield Council on Bioethics, Durham University, Regulatory Innovation Office, Human Fertilisation and Embryology Agency, York Medical School, Health Research Authority, UK Stem Cell Bank Steering Committee, Wellcome Trust Policy Lab, Francis Crick Institute, Human Tissue Authority, Medicines and Healthcare products Regulation Agency

To discuss Stem Cell Based Embryo Model regulation

Met Donna Ockenden

To discuss maternity services

Met Mayor of Greater Manchester, Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA)

Meeting to discuss Live Well, Integrated Care Board (ICB) Reform and Neighbourhood Health Services (10YHP)

Met Family of deceased individual

Meeting to discuss drug classification

Met Chair of the Police Federation of England and Wales

Meeting to discuss leadership in the Federation

Met Pennon Group

Meeting to discuss water company performance

Met Communities that Work

Give a short address at the Communities that Work Reception event on the vital role that housing associations play in supporting people into employment.

Met Nuffield Foundation, London School of Economics, Trades Union Congress, Health Foundation, University College London

Meeting of the Labour Market Advisory Board to discuss youth employment and NEETs.

Met Greater Manchester Mayoral Authority

Meeting to discuss the upcoming multi-year spending review

Met Doug Banister, Port of Dover

A regular meeting to discuss preparations for the upcoming implementation of the EU's Entry/Exit System

Met Auto Industry Roundtable - Aston Martin, Bentley, Lotus, McLaren, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars

Discussed the UK-US Economic Prosperity Deal and the impact on the Auto sector.

Met Aluminium Industry Roundtable - Bridgnorth Aluminium Ltd, Alvance British Aluminium, Hydro UK Aluminium Ltd, Novelis Inc and Novelis UK, Arconic Manufacturing (GB) Ltd, British Aluminium Consortium for Advanced Alloys (BACALL), - C.O.O, Make UK, Make UK, The Aluminium Federation (ALFED

Discussed the UK-US Economic Prosperity Deal and the impact on the Aluminium sector.

Met Steel Industry Roundtable - British Steel, 7Steel, , Liberty Steel, Marcegaglia Stainless Sheffield Ltd, Sheffield Forgemasters, Tata Steel, UK Seel, Community Union, GMB Union, Unite Union

Discussed the UK-US Economic Prosperity Deal and the impact on the steel sector.

Met Aerospace Growth Partnership - Spirit, GKN, Safran, Airbus, Parker Meggitt, HVMC, Unite Union, ADS, ATI, Rolls Royce, Dowty/GE, Collins Aerospace

Discussed the progress of Industrial Strategy

Met Spirit AeroSystems

Discussed the recent Spirit and Airbus announcement.

Met New West End Company, High Streets UK, British BIDs, The BID Foundation, Myla and Davis, Wolf and Badger, Perky Blenders, Huntsman Savile Row, and Path Entertainment

To discuss the challenges and opportunities facing UK high street businesses

Met Teach the future

Discussions around decarbonising schools and increasing awareness of climate change in schools

Met Corporate Leaders Group, Siemens, Climate Action Network UK, Octopus Investments, Barratt Redrow, National Energy System Operator (NESO), Race Equality Foundation, Everyone's Environment Coalition, Suez, Aviva Investors, Trade Union Congress, Food Farming and Countryside Commission, DHL, WWF-UK, Planet Mark, Bankers for Net Zero, Small Business Britain, Climate Outreach, Barclays, LGA, Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), Co-operative Group, Aldersgate Group, Broadway Initiative, Confederation of British Industry (CBI), British Chamber of Commerce, Green Finance Institute

Meeting of the Net Zero Council discussing public benefits and participation, the Net Zero Council sector roadmaps, and support for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs)

Met Spirit Energy

To discuss the latest work of the net zero council

Met Carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) Council - Carbon Capture and Storage Association (CCSA), Northern Endurance Partnership, BP, Equinor, Eni, Encyclis, Heidelberg Materials, EET, Storegga, Harbour Energy, 7CO2, Progressive Energy, Carbon Clean, Evero, Wood, Technip, OffShore Energies UK, Coalition for negative emissions, Societe General, Clear Air Taskforce, Green Alliance, University of Edinburgh, Imperial College London, Viridor, Net Zero Industry Wales, North East Carbon Capture Usage and Storage (NECCUS), University of Chester, NWF, GMB Union, Global CCS institute

Discussion of the UK's Carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) ambition

Met Harbour Energy

Meeting of the Net Zero Council discussing public benefits and participation, the Net Zero Council sector roadmaps, and support for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs)

Met Ceramics UK, GMB Union

To discuss Harbour Energy's Carbon, Capture and Storage (CCS) Viking project

Met ABP Food Group

Attended meetings for discussions on Business challenges

Met National Farmers' Union, Food and Drink Federation, Salmon Scotland, Fresh Produce, British Meat Industry, Dairy UK, British Retail Consortium, Horticulture Trade Association, Shellfish Association of Great Britain, Confederation of British Industry, Ag Industries, Provision Trade Federation, International Meat Trade Association, Chilled Food Association

Roundtable discussion on Sanitary and Phytosanitary Business

Met Cobrey Farms

Attended meetings for discussions on Business challenges

Met Energy UK, Ofgem, Smart Energy GB

To discuss the Radio Teleswitch Service switch-off

Met Citizens Advice, Money Saving Expert

To discuss consumer issues and Government's review of Ofgem

Met YK Almoayyed and Sons, Almoayyed Contracting Group, Bahrain Development Bank, Bahrain Islamic Bank, The Art Space

To discuss experiences of doing business in Bahrain as female entrepreneurs

Met Premier Group

To discuss investment in the UK, particularly in real estae, venture capital and start ups

Met Spring Ventures

Demonstration from successful graduates from the scheme, and discussion of running and developing an SME, seeking investment and achieving meaningful economic growth in the UK and Bahraini markets

Met Tony Blair Institute

To discuss the Trade Strategy

Met Animal Aid, Animal Defenders International, Animal Free Research UK, Cruelty free International, Dogs Trust, Humane World for Animals, Naturewatch Foundation, Replacing Animal Research, Animals in Science Department, RSPCA, PETA UK, UK Centre for Animal Law

Roundtable to discuss non animal research methods

Met Associated British Foods

To discuss future plans and policy environment in the UK.

Met Mayor of Liverpool, Liverpool City Region Combined Authority

Meeting to discuss Integrated Care Board (ICB) reform, the Liverpool City Region's civic data co-operative and a health inequalities pilot in the region

Met 134th Session of the Committee of Ministers

Attended by government ministers of the Council of Europe. Items discussed included Ukraine, a new democratic pact for Europe, cooperation with the European Union and the Environment. Signed Council of Europe Convention for the Protection of the Profession of Lawyer

Met British Academy, The Royal Society, Academy of Medical Sciences, Royal Academy of Engineering

The meeting covered the university landscape and scientific talent

Met Jess Asato MP with University of Manchester

To discuss abuse and harassment of female runners