More than 3,400 jobs and targeted support for local communities to help tackle the cost of living as Lanarkshire named latest AI Growth Zone
Scotland to host new AI Growth Zone – a key pillar of the UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy – creating 3,400 highvalue jobs and boosting wages across the region over the coming years Strong links with universities and businesses to open new collaborations, as the delivery of dozens of apprenticeships to support the next generation of Scottish AI […]
New North Sea board launched to drive a fair and prosperous transition
New board of experts to drive forward the government’s North Sea Future Plan for a prosperous and sustainable future. The North Sea Future Board tasked with helping to boost investment, unblock barriers, and support the highly-skilled oil and gas workforce, as it holds inaugural meeting in Aberdeen. Comes as historic clean energy security pact agreed between UK and EU this week, to secure 100 GW of joint offshore wind projects in the North Sea. The North […]
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UK-China border security deal to help disrupt small boat supply lines
Prime Minister expected to strike new border security pact on first China visit in eight years to disrupt supply of small boat engines More than half of small boat engines used by people smugglers crossing the English Channel are manufactured in China Agreement will also scale up removals of those with no right to be […]
The UK remains committed to supporting implementation of Resolution 2803 and forging a peaceful future for Israelis and Palestinians: UK statement at the UN Security Council
This week brought the long-awaited return of the final remaining hostage in Gaza, Ran Gvili, killed while defending families at Kibbutz Alumim during the brutal Hamas attack on October 7th. As my Foreign Secretary said, our thoughts are with Ran’s family, as they now finally lay him to rest. The suffering of October 7th and the […]
Minister Pollard speech at ADS Annual Dinner 2026
Thank you Kevin, and good evening everyone. It’s a real pleasure to join you tonight. Once again ADS has done a magnificent job bringing together 1,000 leaders from across the sector to enjoy a splendid dinner and excellent company and to kick 2026 off in some style. Looking around the room, I know we have […]
MHRA issues new guidance for people using mental health apps and technologies
New advice on using apps and other digital tools to support mental health is being published by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) today (27 January), as part of free online resources developed with NHS England for the public, parents, carers and professionals who use or recommend these tools. More people in […]
Joint Statement on the United Kingdom-Italian Republic Bilateral Justice Relationship
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (“the UK”) and the Italian Republic are strong allies and close partners. We cooperate closely on foreign and security policy and both cherish the values of democracy and human rights. Today we reaffirm our commitment to work together to uphold these values both at home and internationally. A vital element of this partnership […]
Could sleep app data help identify respiratory disease trends in England?
The UK Health Security Agency and Sleep Cycle are today announcing the beginning of a 12-week research collaboration to understand if privacy-preserved data collected through a sleep app can support traditional respiratory disease surveillance systems and early detection of respiratory virus patterns. The study will analyse trends derived from anonymised and privacy-preserved data collected from […]
British Embassy Tokyo’s MUSUBI Initiative Partners with LFC Foundation to Support Japanese Youth
The British Embassy Tokyo is pleased to announce that its MUSUBI Initiative has become a partner of the ‘Leaders of Tomorrow’ programme. The ‘Leaders of Tomorrow’s programme is a youth-focused initiative is delivered by the Liverpool FC Foundation (LFC Foundation) with support from The Nippon Foundation. The ‘Leaders of Tomorrow’ programme is already making a significant impact across Japan, harnessing […]