Simon Lewis

Washington

U.S. State Department Reporter at Reuters

Reporter @Reuters in Washington. Previously in Myanmar/Hong Kong/Cambodia/New Forest. Pulitzer winner

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Why the cut to the ICT grant is even worse than you think

1 week ago | simonmlewis.substack.com | Simon Lewis

If you were to ask school leaders what was the biggest challenge they were facing this year, in most cases it would be funding. In fact one school threatened to close its doors because it could no longer afford to pay the bills. As the year was progressing, there was no sign of the ICT grant or the Minor Works grant. The Minor Works grant was usually paid in December and the ICT grant in April. When it finally arrived in May, there was initial relief.
When is Amazon Prime Day 2025 and what will the best deals be?

2 weeks ago | msn.com | Simon Lewis

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When is Amazon Prime Day 2025 and what will the best deals be?

2 weeks ago | telegraph.co.uk | Simon Lewis

This article contains affiliate links. The products or services listed have been selected independently by journalists after hands-on testing or sourcing expert opinions. We may earn a commission when you click a link, buy a product or subscribe to a service. The Amazon Prime Day sale is nearly here. In previous years, it has taken place on a Tuesday and Wednesday in the middle of July, which would suggest that Prime Day 2025 will be on July 8-9, July 15-16 or possibly July 22-23.
US State Department

2 weeks ago | timesofisrael.com | Jacob Magid |Jake Offenhartz |Simon Lewis |Daphne Psaledakis

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Building Safety Levy Q&A: everything construction needs to know

3 weeks ago | constructionmanagement.co.uk | Simon Lewis |Michelle Essen

In this Q&A, Simon Lewis and Michelle Essen set out some important information about the levy so construction can get to grips with it before its implementation in autumn 2026. Following a consultation on the design of the levy in mid-2021, the power to introduce the levy was provided for under the Building Safety Act 2022 (s.58). The government consulted on it again in late 2022 to early 2023 and published its response in January 2024.
The best portable BBQs for grilling on the go

4 weeks ago | telegraph.co.uk | Rebecca Astill |Simon Lewis |Andy Shaw |Kulwinder Singh Rai

With expert advice, we've tested the best - from lightweight camping stoves to tabletop BBQs perfect for smoking steaks at homeThis article contains affiliate links. The products or services listed have been selected independently by journalists after hands-on testing or sourcing expert opinions. We may earn a commission when you click a link, buy a product or subscribe to a service.
米政権が国務省の大規模再編計画を議会に通知、人員削減や「西側価値観」重視

4 weeks ago | jp.reuters.com | Simon Lewis |Humeyra Pamuk |Jonathan S. Landay

トランプ米政権は２９日、ルビオ国務長官が４月に表明していた国務省の大規模組織再編に関する計画を正式に通知した。写真は国務省の紋章。ワシントンで２０１７年１月撮影（２０２５年ロイター/Joshua Roberts） [ワシントン２９日ロイター] - トランプ米政権は２９日、ルビオ国務長官が４月に表明していた国務省の大規模組織再編に関する計画を正式に通知した。数千人規模の職員削減のほか、人権担当部門を「西側の価値観」重視方針に転換し、移民担当部門は移民の本国送還に軸足を移す方向にすることなどが盛り込まれている。この計画は、トランプ大統領が掲げる行政部門のリストラと「米国第一主義」に沿うような各省庁の態勢づくりの一環。ルビオ氏は「組織再編計画は国務省をより機動的にして、米国の国益を推進し、世界中で国民の安全を守ることへの備えを強化してくれる」と説明。議会側の意見も考慮し、何の成果もないままコストと組織が肥大してきた同省のスリム化を目指すと強調した。...
State Department submits reorganization plan submitted to Congress

4 weeks ago | ca.marketscreener.com | Simon Lewis |Humeyra Pamuk |Jonathan S. Landay

Published on 2025-05-29 at 10:47, updated on 2025-05-29 at 12:18 WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The Trump administration on Thursday formally notified Congress of its plans for a major overhaul of the State Department, which will cut thousands of jobs, refocus the agency's human rights bureau on "Western values" and have the bureau previously responsible for refugees pivot to preventing illegal migration.
State Department submits reorganization plan submitted to Congress

4 weeks ago | uk.marketscreener.com | Simon Lewis |Humeyra Pamuk |Jonathan S. Landay

Published on 29/05/2025 at 15:47, updated on 29/05/2025 at 17:18 WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The Trump administration on Thursday formally notified Congress of its plans for a major overhaul of the State Department, which will cut thousands of jobs, refocus the agency's human rights bureau on "Western values" and have the bureau previously responsible for refugees pivot to preventing illegal migration.
US to ban foreign officials over 'flagrant censorship' on social media

1 month ago | newswatchplus.ph | Simon Lewis |Daphne Psaledakis

+ Restrictions on visiting US an apparent escalation by Washington+ Rubio says arrest warrants for social media posts 'unacceptable'+ EU officials defend content moderation as fighting hate speech, child pornWashington, United States - The U.S. will impose visa bans on foreign nationals it deems to be censoring Americans, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Wednesday, and he suggested the new policy could target officials regulating U.S. tech companies.