UKEF secures £128 million submarine rescue deals with Indonesia, boosting British industry
UK Export Finance (UKEF) has unlocked £128 million in finance to enable the export of British-made submarine rescue vehicles to the Indonesian Navy The deals will inject over £67 million into the UK economy through leading British suppliers Submarine Manufacturing and Products Ltd and Forum Energy Technologies Ltd, which will support jobs across the domestic […]
Commissioner’s end of tenure letter
Letter from Lord Anderson, the Interim Independent Prevent Commissioner, to Dan Jarvis, the Security Minister. Source link
PM meeting with King and Prime Minister of Bahrain: 9 April 2026
The Prime Minister met with His Majesty the King of Bahrain, Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Bahrain, Salman bin Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa this evening in Manama. Source link
Foreign Secretary Mansion House address to City of London 2026
Here this evening, we have a chance to talk together at very turbulent times. And at a time when I’ve had the privilege of being the Foreign Secretary for seven months now, months that feel as though time has really sped up, and a time when there are conflicts and crises happening all over the […]
UK considers ban on owning signal jamming devices used by car thieves and shoplifters
UK government investigates rising misuse of radiofrequency jammers to commit crime, from hacking video doorbells to enable burglaries to bringing airports to a halt Devices, disguised as everyday tech like digital watches, are being used by criminals to commit theft and disrupt public services people rely on daily. Possessing a jamming device could be made illegal as part of crackdown, subject to public and industry views in new call […]
Local museums receive £4 million to improve accessibility to arts and culture
Investment to support local people by improving displays, enhancing collection care and making exhibitions more accessible to visitors Partnership between the DCMS and the Wolfson Foundation has funded more than 440 projects over the last 24 years, to help more people engage with arts and culture 24 local museums have received a share of £4 […]
PM meeting with President of the UAE: 9 April 2026
The Prime Minister met the President of the United Arab Emirates, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi this afternoon. Source link
Business Secretary champions flagship investment in UK’s largest gigafactory
The government has taken decisive action to ensure battery manufacturers, auto firms and SMEs rooted in communities across Britain benefit from major financial support – keeping the country a leading hub for business, investment, and jobs in a volatile global environment. Thanks to the UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy, 4,200 jobs have been secured following over £700 million of […]
We continue to call on Kosovo and Serbia to resolve outstanding disagreements through the EU-facilitated Dialogue: UK statement at the UN Security Council
The UK remains committed to supporting Kosovo’s Euro-Atlantic path and development as an inclusive and multi-ethnic democracy. As one of the first countries to recognise Kosovo’s independence, we encourage those Member States who have not yet done so to join the majority. As the International Court of Justice made clear in its 2010 Advisory Opinion, […]
Government Chemist Conference: 23-24 June 2026- registration open
The global food system is under increasing pressure from climate change, population growth and the urgent need to assure long‑term food security. Ensuring access to safe, resilient and equitable food sources has never been more critical. Meeting these challenges will require innovation across the food system- from the adoption of new technologies and more sustainable […]