UK launches new Military Intelligence Services as hostile threats surge
UK military intelligence will be more efficient, faster, and better able to anticipate future threats as the Ministry of Defence launches the new Military Intelligence Services (MIS). This major overhaul of Defence’s intelligence organisations comes amid increasing threats to the UK and will keep Britain ahead of hostile states and terrorists. Following the recommendations in […]
New qualifications to tackle NHS skills shortage
new Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQs) in MedTech will help fill critical skills gaps, with estimated 145,000 jobs needed by 2035 across the sector qualifications will train technicians and regulatory advisors to work on cutting-edge AI-enabled health devices, wearable tech, imaging and diagnostic tools they have been developed through innovative partnership between Skills England, lifelong learning […]
£3bn investment to end postcode lottery for children with SEND
Children with SEND will benefit from a brilliant education close to home as the government announces at least £3 billion to create tens of thousands of new specialist places in mainstream schools. The Education Secretary has today announced a transformational expansion of specialist, calm learning spaces in mainstream schools, equipped with facilities to support children with special educational […]
PM call with the Coalition of the Willing: 11 December 2025
The Prime Minister co-chaired a virtual meeting of the Coalition of the Willing this afternoon. Source link
Government and police join forces to tackle drink and drug driving this festive season
Local Transport Minister joins forces with Sussex Police Chief to spotlight enforcement operations and raise awareness of the dangers of drink and drug driving during the busy festive season minister also teams up with Captain Morgan to raise awareness of the THINK! campaign to encourage drivers to opt for a 0% drink before getting behind […]
First Clean Energy Jobs Fair held at Port of Tyne
Energy Secretary and Minister for Industry attended first Clean Energy Jobs Fair at the Port of Tyne in North East England Up to 15,000 extra clean energy jobs expected in the region in the next five years Follows the government’s Clean Energy Jobs Plan to recruit and upskill workers needed for clean energy mission Over a hundred schoolchildren and students have attended the government’s first ever Clean Energy Jobs Fair today (Thursday 11 December), co-hosted by the North East Mayor, Port of Tyne, and Department for […]
Harmonisation of brown crab sizes across the South West update
The proposal came from work delivered by Marine Management Organisation (MMO) on proposal three (the trial of finer scale management) of the Crab and Lobster Fisheries Management Plan (FMP). Given the support received during stakeholder meetings and in survey responses to the anticipated long-term benefits to crab stocks, the government has proposed the harmonisation of […]
Reappointment of the Chair of the Bank of England’s Court of Directors and Non‑Executive Directors
David Roberts has been reappointed as Chair of the Court of the Bank of England by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, the Rt Hon Rachel Reeves MP. Following his reappointment, he will serve a second four‑year term as Chair of Court, commencing on 24 October 2026. The Chancellor has also reappointed two Non‑Executive Directors on […]
Derby fraudster jailed after using Covid loan funds on share dealing platforms
Derby-based Temidola Ojelabi illegally obtained £80,000 in Covid support by making two separate Bounce Back Loan applications Funds were spent on share dealing platforms instead of supporting his business through the pandemic The 43-year-old has been jailed and banned as a company director following investigations by the Insolvency Service A Derby businessman who used Covid support scheme funds on online trading platforms has been jailed. Temidola Ojelabi secured £80,000 […]
New funding to help small businesses cut their costs
Government announces £2 million funding boost to help more SMEs cut costs Funding is part of a range of new measures to support small business growth, in the Government’s response to the Willow Review 67% of SMEs who adopted sustainable practices like installing solar panels reported reduced costs Small businesses across the UK will benefit […]