£140m Scottish Local Growth Fund to drive economic growth
Launched today [Thursday 8 January] by Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander, the Local Growth Fund will help drive economic prosperity across Scotland. The five regions’ allocations from the programme over the next three years (26/27 – 28/29) are: Glasgow City: £60.9 million Edinburgh & South East: £37.8 million Tay Cities: £19.5 million Ayrshire: £11.8 million Forth […]
PM call with President Trump of the United States: 7 Jan 2026
The Prime Minister spoke with President Trump this evening. Source link
Defence Secretary statement on US interception of BELLA 1 and Coalition of the Willing meeting
With permission, Mr Speaker, and with thanks to you for letting me do this at this late hour, I wish to make a statement to update the House on today’s US operation and yesterday’s Coalition of the Willing summit in Paris. Today, the US conducted a military operation to intercept the Motor Vessel BELLA 1 […]
Dstl overcome challenges of interoperability with new software – Case study
For years, UK defence has been trying to solve the challenge of accessing information from lots of different systems and sources. The goal is to make sure all this information can be shared quickly, so military decision makers at every level have the full picture and can make smart decisions for successful military operations. Information […]
Nirogacestat hydrobromide approved to treat desmoid tumours – GOV.UK
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has today (7 January 2026) approved the medicine Nirogacestat hydrobromide (Ogsiveo) for the treatment of progressing desmoid tumours in adults. Desmoid tumours are tumours that form in connective tissue in the body, usually the arms, legs or abdomen. Whilst they are not cancerous, as they grow, they can cause damage in nearby tissue and become difficult to remove. Nirogacestat hydrobromide works by inhibiting the activity of […]
DfE update 7 January 2026
Latest information and actions from the Department for Education about funding, assurance and resource management, for academies, local authorities and further education providers. Source link
Deputy PM David Lammy travels to Washington to kick off UK role in America’s 250th celebrations
UK engagement in America 250 year kicks off with time capsule exchange Deputy PM to visit his counterpart in the White House to discuss UK-US special relationship, economic growth and long-term peace in Ukraine DPM to witness court reforms in Toronto that introduced judge-only trials helping speed up justice for victims The Deputy Prime Minister, David Lammy, will today (Wednesday 7 January) begin a two-day visit to Washington […]
UKHO specialists recognised in New Year Honours
Fiona Bloor and Terry Thatcher from the UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) have been recognised in the New Year Honours list for their outstanding contributions to their respective fields. They are among a number of armed forces personnel and civilians who have been granted state honours by His Majesty The King. Fiona Bloor has been awarded […]
Luxembourg: enter the Diplomat for a Day competition
The Diplomat for a Day competition is a joint initiative by the British and Canadian embassies that aims to encourage young women and girls to become leaders and advocates for change. If you win the competition, you will be invited to spend a day with the embassies in Luxembourg, shadowing senior leaders and learning about […]
£2.5 million contract to revolutionise deployed military healthcare
A £2.5 million contract to develop a Deployed Clinical Record system to enable defence clinicians to access military medical records anywhere in the world, has been awarded by the Defence Medical Services to Leeds digital health-care solutions consultancy Avenue3. Developed for the Cyber & Specialist Operation Command’s Defence Medical Services, the Project Mercury application will […]