UK strengthens its commitment to protecting human rights defenders
The UK Government has published the Guiding Principles on Supporting Human Rights Defenders, reaffirming its commitment to promoting and protecting those who work to uphold fundamental rights worldwide. Source link
Open Innovation Team PhD Placement Scheme 2026-27
The Open Innovation Team’s (OIT) PhD placement scheme brings PhD students into the heart of government, working with civil service teams on real policy challenges. We’ve hosted more than 150 PhD students since 2016, with many going on to policy jobs in government and think tanks. The scheme offers a unique opportunity to develop skills, […]
Sellafield Ltd backs groundbreaking digital hub to inspire West Cumbria’s next generation
Sellafield Ltd, through its SiX (social impact, multiplied) programme, has announced a major investment in LEVELS, a ground-breaking £4.6 million redevelopment of the former Whittles department store in Whitehaven, West Cumbria into a state-of-the-art immersive entertainment and education centre. Delivered and developed by social impact property developers BEC, LEVELS has transformed a Grade II-listed building into […]
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Diplomat for a Day 2026 in Brussels: enter our competition
Diplomat for a Day The Diplomat for a Day competition is a joint initiative by the British, Canadian, Australian, Dutch and New Zealand embassies in Belgium. It encourages young women and girls to become leaders and advocates for change, including through mentorship opportunities. Winners will be invited to spend a day at the embassies in […]
New proposals set out to reduce ‘out-of-area’ working for taxis and boost passenger safety
proposals to reduce the practice of ‘out-of-area’ working, which sees drivers obtaining their licence in one area and operating mainly in another changes would simplify how taxi and private hire vehicle drivers get their licences by putting the power in the hands of local transport authorities step towards making our streets safer, especially for women and girls, helping deliver on the government’s Plan for […]
Secretary of State’s address to 2026 Oxford Farming Conference
Good morning, It’s a real pleasure to be here at my first Oxford Farming Conference. This conference has a remarkable history – 90 years of new ideas being tested, challenges being confronted, and the future of British farming being shaped. Farmers are the custodians of 70% of England’s land and provide 65% of the food […]
Government to introduce academy trust inspections
Millions of children will benefit from a stronger, fairer and more transparent school system as the Government sets out plans to introduce inspection of multi-academy trusts. The Education Secretary has today tabled an amendment to the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill, to give parents and communities greater confidence that schools are part of strong, supportive […]
SMILE mission – Case study
SMILE will use a new scientific technique to provide a fuller understanding of the Sun–Earth connection, adding to our scientific knowledge and helping us understand space weather impacts. It will deliver global 3D imaging of the Earth’s magnetosphere for the first time and investigate its dynamic response to the impact of solar wind. Overview SMILE will […]
We welcome the Syrian leadership’s commitment to eradicate chemical weapons: UK statement at the UN Security Council
It has been a year since the fall of the Assad regime in Syria. This new Syrian government has provided hope that Assad-era chemical weapons will be verifiably identified and eliminated, once and for all. The United Kingdom applauds the continued commitment of Syria’s leadership to comply with the Chemical Weapons Convention and to meet […]