Camdroid: The future of asset inspection – Case study
Asset maintenance is a key aspect of what we do at Sellafield. Essential facility maintenance requires completing a variety of inspections to determine asset condition. Sellafield is now using bespoke technology that utilises an everyday smartphone camera. This makes inspections faster, easier and safer in hard-to-reach areas. The challenge: Sellafield has a wide range of […]
Antibiotics and MenB vaccination to be offered to young people in Dorset
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is working with Dorset Council, the NHS and local partners following 3 confirmed cases of meningococcal infection (meningitis) in young people in Weymouth, Dorset. The cases were confirmed between 20 March and 15 April. All have received treatment and are recovering well. Close contacts of the cases have already […]
Call for Proposals under UK Integrated Security Fund on Veterans’ affairs in Ukraine
The British Embassy Kyiv invites proposals from non-profit organisations for project work under the UK’s Integrated Security Fund (ISF) for the period from 1 July 2026 to 31 March 2027. As part of the Security and Defence Reform (SDR) programming, the UK government will provide up to £1,500,000 to support national level policy, coordination and implementation on Veterans’ affairs in Ukraine. The UK intends for this support […]
Dame Helen Ghosh named as preferred Chair for the Office for Environmental Protection
Dame Helen Ghosh has been named as the preferred candidate to succeed Dame Glenys Stacey as Chair of the Office for Environmental Protection,. Dame Helen has been selected by the Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds and by Andrew Muir, Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) following a rigorous process conducted in accordance with the Governance Code on […]
The only solution to the current crisis in South Sudan is through the immediate cessation of hostilities: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Thank you, President. I congratulate SRSG Gbeho on her appointment and thank her and USG Fletcher for their briefings and clear steps. I also pay tribute to her predecessor, the late Fink Haysom, for his extraordinary contribution to the United Nations and the cause of peace. In the context of this fragile and deteriorating situation, […]
PM meeting with President Macron of France: 17 April 2026
The Prime Minister met the President of France, Emmanuel Macron, in Paris this morning, ahead of talks with partners on the Strait of Hormuz. Source link
PM call with President Aoun of Lebanon: 17 April 2026
The Prime Minister called the President of Lebanon, Joseph Aoun, from Paris this afternoon. Source link
PM call with Prime Minister Magyar of Hungary: 17 April 2026
The Prime Minister spoke to new Prime Minister of Hungary, Péter Magyar, from Paris this afternoon. Source link
RSV maternal vaccine cuts baby hospital admissions by up to 85%
A new UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) study Maternal RSV vaccination and reduced risk of hospitalisation for babies in England 2024/25, clearly shows the maternal respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccination programme is providing over 80% protection for newborn infants, including those born prematurely. The study found vaccination at least 2 weeks before the birth gave 81.3% protection. A narrow range of statistical uncertainty, 78.9% to 83.4%, means there is […]
Joint Statement by President Macron and Prime Minister Starmer, Co-chairs of the International Summit on the Strait of Hormuz: 17 April 2026
Today, France and the United Kingdom convened 51 countries for an international summit on the Strait of Hormuz. The meeting underlined the determination of the international community to support freedom of navigation, to stand up for international law, and to protect global economic stability and energy security. We expressed our strong support for a comprehensive diplomatic settlement […]