£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, […]
Red tape to be slashed for British robotics and defence innovators
Outdated red tape blocking robotics and defence innovation will be cut under new priorities for the Regulatory Innovation Office £52 million for new hubs to drive robotics adoption in British business – backing farming, healthcare and beyond Direct portal launched for businesses to report regulatory barriers holding back innovation and growth Red tape holding back […]
UK and Ukraine strengthen ties under landmark partnership as £20m accelerated to support energy infrastructure
UK and Ukraine mark first anniversary of the historic 100 Year Partnership with new initiatives driving security and prosperity in both countries. £20 million of new support announced for vital energy infrastructure repairs in Ukraine as Russia’s barbaric attacks on innocent civilians intensify. Boost for UK and Ukraine’s next generations as successful school twinning programme further expanded, strengthening partnerships on education, […]
Convicted criminals detained in hospitals set to lose benefits
Serious criminals held in hospitals would lose their benefits worth hundreds of pounds per month, under new proposals. Crackdown on loophole would see those convicted of serious offences treated the same as people serving sentences in prison, who cannot claim benefits. Convicted killers and other serious criminals detained in hospitals under court order would lose thousands of pounds in […]
The UK stands ready to work to advance the Secretary-General’s UN80 reform initiative: UK Statement in the UN General Assembly
Mr Secretary-General, let me begin by expressing our sincere thanks to you for your leadership over the past nine years. You have steered the United Nations through an era of unprecedented global challenge, with vision and resolve. Under your tenure, and with our support, the UN has advanced major priorities: elevating climate action to the […]
Major boost to pool of skilled former military personnel called upon in crises as UK strengthen preparedness
New measures are being introduced through the Armed Forces Bill to strengthen the UK’s Strategic Reserve (former Service personnel with an Ex Regular and Recall Reserve liability), to help Defence draw on their valuable skills and experiences in times of crisis. The Ministry of Defence is taking decisive action to boost readiness and deliver on […]
OSCE Chair-in-Office presents priorities for 2026: UK statement to the OSCE
Thank you, Chair. Federal Councillor Cassis, on behalf of the UK, welcome back to the Permanent Council. The UK welcomes Switzerland’s leadership of this organisation at a crucial and challenging time. The UK and Switzerland have a longstanding cooperation agenda and extensive shared interests. Here at the OSCE we firmly support your Chairpersonship priorities and focus on dialogue and trust as a way to rebuild security within our region. First and […]
New homes boost for Yorkshire as family-run housebuilder agrees “game changer” loan with Homes England
Homes England has agreed an SME Accelerator Loan – a new type of lending product – with Yorkshire Homes, a small independent family business based in Yorkshire. The £3.38million loan will not only help Yorkshire Homes to develop a scheme in Thirsk – that will include a mix of 21 affordable and open market homes – it will support the […]
CMA requires Aramark to sell Entier after finding competition concerns
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has decided that Aramark must unwind its purchase of Entier, following an in-depth investigation which found that the deal harmed competition in the UK for offshore catering and facilities management services for infrastructure assets located in the UK Continental Shelf (UKCS). Aramark, a global food and facilities management provider, […]
Bridgwater Tidal Barrier Scheme gets a more efficient design
The Environment Agency has undertaken a design efficiency review to ensure the Bridgwater Tidal Barrier scheme continues cost-effective delivery without compromising outcomes while maintaining construction progress. The core purpose of the Bridgwater Tidal Barrier scheme, protecting 12,800 homes, businesses, and vital infrastructure from tidal flooding remains unchanged. To date, the design changes are to the tidal barrier superstructure. These changes allow the use of more modern methods of technology and construction, which will reduce costs. The same level of flood risk reduction will be […]