Life-saving Jess’s Rule to be advertised in every GP surgery
Posters raising awareness of the life-saving Jess’s Rule will be delivered to all 6,170 GP practices in England this week Jess’s Rule makes sure GPs take a ‘fresh eyes’ approach with patients, making them think again to diagnose and catch serious illnesses earlier The posters, co-designed with Jessica Brady’s parents, rolled out nationwide as part of major patient safety drive Patients across the […]
Matt’s Youth Advisers at British Embassy Prague: third year
Objectives British Embassy Prague is starting a third year of Matt’s Youth Advisers programme to engage with young people across Czechia. The Ambassador would like to hear their voices, and to help them develop as leaders and role models. Participants will form a diverse group of 10 that will work directly with the UK Ambassador […]
The Deputy Prime Minister’s speech to 100 Year Partnership event
Friends, it is a privilege to join you today. I have been to Ukraine many many times. After the Maidan Revolution, I came to visit friends, I came just a few weeks before the full-scale invasion, and I have been to Ukraine every year since, underlining the support of the United Kingdom. The relationship between our two nations […]
Battlefield tactics to inspire UK fight against prison drones
UK to learn from Ukrainian tech expertise to crush drone smuggling behind bars New £6.5million investment to accelerate anti-drone prison research Part of historic 100 Year Partnership to drive security and prosperity in UK & Ukraine The Government will look to apply battle-tested tactics used against Russian drone forces, adapted to protect UK prisons, as […]
UK marks first year of 100 Year Partnership in Kyiv for reform
Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy and Business and Trade Minister Chris Bryant have today visited Kyiv for the 100 Year Partnership summit. Visit comes as UK Government commits £20m to bolster Ukrainian energy infrastructure and the Deputy Prime Minister meets families impacted by drone attacks. Comes as UK announces new initiatives to back reform and reconstruction in […]
Galw Trefi Cymru: Could a Welsh town be crowned the first UK Town of Culture?
Historic opportunity for towns across Wales to take centre stage and become the UK’s first ever Town of Culture Applications open until 31 March 2026 for Expressions of Interest Competition delivers on the government’s Plan for Change, driving local economic growth and opportunity With 11 weeks to apply, the competition is open to small, medium and large […]
Vital lifeline for Widewater Lagoon wildlife to be restored
The Environment Agency will begin essential works in late January 2026 to refurbish the mitigation pipe at Widewater Lagoon, a designated Local Wildlife Site near Lancing, West Sussex. The pipe plays a crucial role in maintaining appropriate water levels by allowing seawater to enter the lagoon during high tides, supporting the diverse range of wildlife that calls the […]
UK industry support to Ukraine supercharged with new business centre
A new centre for industry will help UK firms support Ukraine’s Armed Forces against Putin’s illegal invasion. Based in Kyiv, the centre will supercharge UK support as nations mark the first anniversary of UK-Ukraine 100-Year Partnership. Builds on successful existing UK-Ukraine industry partnerships including the Octopus interceptor drone. A new business centre will open in Kyiv this year to ensure Britain’s cutting-edge defence industry and innovators can step up their work to equip Ukraine’s Armed […]
We condemn the Iranian regime’s actions in the strongest possible terms: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Thank you, President, and thank you Assistant Secretary-General Pobee, Masih Alinejad, and Ahmad Batebi for your briefings. We welcome this timely meeting. The United Kingdom is appalled by the reports that potentially thousands of people in Iran have been killed and many more arrested in the most brutal repression of public protests in decades. Despite the regime’s […]
£279 million investment to build new home for Army’s cyber regiment
Specialist facilities to be developed for Army’s cyber unit in Gloucestershire after £279 million contract signed. Work will see the creation of 248 Single Living Accommodation rooms, in addition to 30 Service Family Accommodation homes. Significant investment in local economy, with 92 jobs created, demonstrating defence as an engine for growth. The £279 million contract, […]