Rt Hon Luke Pollard MP, Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry, Speech for Long War Conference
Good afternoon, everyone. Thank you very much for being here. Thank you to RUSI for convening this very timely discussion about preparing to fight a longer war, it goes right to the heart of the security challenges that we face. They’re right to the heart of the recommendations in the Strategic Defence Review. And you […]
Visionary leader appointed for Health Data Research Service
Baroness Nicola Blackwood appointed as Chair of the Health Data Research Service (HDRS) to accelerate medical breakthroughs Red tape slashed as service streamlines NHS data access for approved researchers HDRS will draw on the individual strengths of all four nations across the UK Patients across the UK will benefit from lifesaving treatments faster, thanks to […]
Chairs’ statement following 25 November Coalition of the Willing Leaders’ meeting
President Macron of France, Prime Minister Starmer of the United Kingdom and Chancellor Merz of Germany co-chaired today a virtual meeting of the Coalition of the Willing, attended by President Zelenskyy, Leaders and representatives of the 35 countries forming the Coalition, the President of the European Council, the President of the European Commission and the […]
Barnado’s Health Conference speech – GOV.UK
Thank you, Sarah. It was good to catch the tail end on some of what Rachel was saying as well as the Children’s Commissioner where happily there’s an enormous overlap and alignment between our ambition for children and young people in our country. As you know Sarah, it’s always a pleasure for me to come […]
Labour Market Evidence Group proposed terms of reference and workplan
Outlines the proposed terms of reference for the Labour Market Evidence group and its initial workplan in a letter to ministers. Source link
Levy on overnight trips will help mayors invest in local growth
Mayors to get new power to invest in their areas and drive growth through a charge on overnight stays. This will put local leaders on equal footing with top tourist destinations around the world. It’s the latest step forward in putting power in the hands of those who know their communities best. England’s mayors […]
Soft drink levy extended to protect children and improve health
Soft drinks levy will be extended to cover more products, including sugary milk-based drinks. Changes could cut 17 million calories a day from the nation’s daily intake, helping to prevent cancer, heart disease, and stroke and take pressure off the NHS Companies have until January 2028 to remove sugar or face the new charge which […]
Landowner to pay £31,000 for landscaping Cornish SSSI with waste
Martin McAnulty oversaw the importation of waste with the intention of levelling and landscaping nationally important habitats on SSSI land. The court has ordered him to remove all the waste and return the site to its previous state as wet grassland and woodland. His actions significantly damaged habitat home to naturally scarce habitats and species. […]
Twenty-Five years of Women Peace and Security
Can I just welcome all of you here today. You will have already seen on the video that we’ve seen before some of the inspiring women on whose shoulders we now stand in the work around Women, Peace and Security. And can I particularly welcome Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Edinburgh and to […]
Army benefits from contract to modernise Defence estate in Edinburgh
Army personnel in Edinburgh are set to benefit from improved living, working and training facilities, following the announcement of a new contract that will deliver infrastructure investment at three locations on the Defence estate in Scotland. The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) has contracted GRAHAM Building to deliver a £142.1 million programme of investment at Dreghorn […]