PM call with the Sultan of Oman: 12 April 2026
The Prime Minister spoke to the Sultan of Oman, His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik al Said, this morning. Source link
NHS experts deployed to tackle corridor care
Bespoke plans being drafted in Trusts with highest rates of corridor care – bringing the best of the NHS to bear on some of the country’s worst offenders. Specialist teams working with Trusts to help meet government target of ending corridor care by the end of this Parliament. Move comes alongside confirmation of 40 new […]
Iconic golden eagles to make comeback in England
One of Britain’s most iconic birds, the golden eagle, is poised to make a return to England after more than 150 years after the Government paved the way for a recovery programme that could include reintroduction. Once widespread across England and mentioned more than 40 times by Shakespeare, golden eagles were virtually wiped out by persecution […]
UK start-up to supply interceptor missiles to UK military and Gulf partners
Defence Secretary announces Cambridge Aerospace set to supply new interceptor missiles and launchers to the UK Armed Forces and Gulf partners. Interceptor missile known as ‘Skyhammer’ is designed to counter Shahed-style attack drones, with the first deliveries in May. Comes as Defence Secretary opens the London Defence Conference, bringing together international leaders and policymakers from government, military, industry, academia. The UK military and Gulf partners will be better protected against drone attacks, as a veteran-founded British start-up is set […]
Minister for Armed Forces speech at the London Defence Conference
First of all, I’d just like to say thank you to the London Defence Conference, but also all of you individually. Saturday afternoon, and you’re all here showing an interest in taking part in defence and security, which is a huge, a huge effort, both professionally and personally, above and beyond the call. So thank […]
Two new appointments to UK Sea Fish Industry Authority Board
Two appointments have been made to the board of the UK Sea Fish Industry Authority (Seafish). Pam Vick and Paul McCourt have been appointed to the Seafish board for a first term of three years from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029. Paul McCourt has also been appointed as Audit and Risk Assurance Committee Chair. Seafish […]
Anniversary Statement: Bristell NG5 Speed Wing, G-CMSM
In-flight vibration and forced landing, near Bembridge Airport, Isle of Wight on 12 April 2025 Source link
Space Worms! UK scientists launch microscopic crew into orbit to support future Moon missions
The project is a miniature space laboratory designed to study how biological organisms respond to the extreme conditions faced by astronauts. It has been led by the University of Exeter, engineered and built by the University of Leicester at Space Park Leicester, and funded by the UK Space Agency. It follows the launch of NASA’s […]
Vacancy: Inspector of Air Accidents (Engineering) – closing 3 May 2026
The Air Accidents Investigation Branch is recruiting for an Inspector of Air Accidents (Engineering) Source link
New laws to crackdown on harmful pornography
Possessing or publishing pornography depicting incest or adults pretending to be children to be criminalised. Tech execs could also be held liable to imprisonment or fines if their platforms fail to remove people’s nonconsensual intimate images. Part of this government’s commitment to tackle abusive online content and halve violence against women and girls. The public will be better protected from vile online pornography under new Government amendments tabled to the Crime and Policing Bill today (Friday, April 10). […]