UK to advance targeted science cooperation with China
UK Science Minister Lord Vallance leads UK delegation of senior figures to China, opening up science opportunities that both countries can benefit from China is a science and tech powerhouse, spending almost £380 billion on R&D annually National security will continue to be prioritised as part of pragmatic co-operation with China, while also unlocking opportunities […]
Veterans support centres to be rolled out across the country
£27 million in government funding goes live for local bids, turbocharging network of recognised VALOUR centres First Veterans Strategy in seven years will transform government support for our heroes and recognise their invaluable contribution across the country Developed alongside the Strategic Defence Review and the Armed Forces Covenant, the strategy commits new £12 million fund for veteran housing. Over 1.8 million veterans across the UK will benefit from a new network […]
Small arms trafficking is a transnational threat: UK statement at the UN Security Council
As the Secretary-General’s report highlights, diversion of illicit small arms and light weapons persists across the entire weapon lifecycle – from the point of manufacture, transfer, and storage, to their eventual use or disposal. This is exacerbated by porous borders, poor stockpile management, and emerging challenges such as 3D printing. Disrupting this pattern is critical to protecting lives in conflict zones […]
Kirsty McNeill visits Scotland’s Bravest Manufacturing Company
UK Government Scotland Office Minister Kirsty McNeill visited Scotland’s Bravest Manufacturing Company – which produces high-quality road, rail, and commercial signs – in Renfrewshire to hear more about its work and meet veterans. UK Government Scotland Office Minister Kirsty McNeill said: Ahead of Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day, it was a privilege to visit Scotland’s […]
Joint Statement Condemning Atrocities and Violations of International Humanitarian law in Sudan
The Signatories are gravely alarmed by the reports of systematic and ongoing violence against civilians during and after the fall of El Fasher to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) as well as the escalation of conflict across North Darfur and the Kordofan region. Deliberate targeting of civilians, ethnically motivated mass killings, conflict-related sexual violence, starvation as […]
TRA reviews quotas on Category 13 steel
The TRA has responded quickly to industry’s concerns, initiating a review of the tariff rate quota on the steel safeguard measure covering Category 13 steel. Source link
New college support teams to raise standards and drive growth
Around 70,000 college students will benefit from new Regional Improvement Teams in new standards push, which will help to break the link between background and success through the government’s Plan for Change Government will also invest nearly £800m extra into funding for 16–19-year-olds next year (2026-7). Coming from the existing Spending Review settlement, this funding […]
Interim Director for Fair Access and Participation appointed
Professor Chris Millward appointed as Interim Director for Fair Access and Participation Source link
What is Pride in Place?
With Pride in Place, residents, businesses, and community groups will deliver real improvements that matter to local people. This is led by local people and backed by the UK government. Communities will be able to spend the funding on what matters most to them – from improvements to pavements and high streets to investing in […]
Remembrance Sunday Speech: 9 November 25
Your Excellencies, Members of the Armed Forces of many nations, ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, on behalf of the British High Commission and the Singapore Armed Forces Veterans’ League, it is my honour to welcome you to our annual Remembrance Sunday commemoration. I’m delighted that friends from the Commonwealth War Graves Commission are also […]