First V Levels subjects revealed as part of landmark reforms
Young people will be able to take the very first V Levels in education, finance, and digital in 2027, under landmark reforms to help young people secure well-paid jobs. Too many young people have been held back by a system that didn’t value every route to success. That’s why the government has introduced V Levels, which offer transformational new qualifications – […]
Landmark bill to deliver swifter justice for victims
Courts and Tribunals Bill puts victims at the heart of a faster, fairer courts system Government sets out pragmatic package of court reform to turn the tide on years of neglect Highest ever investment so Crown Court can sit unlimited sitting days and run at maximum capacity next year Only reform, investment and modernisation will […]
Landmark deal paves way for return of regular cross-Channel rail freight
British businesses set to gain direct rail freight links to Europe thanks to government-backed deal supports government’s goal to grow rail freight, unlocking around £15 million of private investment restarting regular rail freight traffic through Channel Tunnel would reduce pollution, potholes and congestion and deliver new jobs British businesses could soon gain direct rail freight links to the continent, as a landmark deal paves […]
Landmark agreements secured after first UK-China Financial Working Group in Beijing
Major commitments boost London’s position as world-leading financial centre. Includes agreements to pursue UK-China cooperation on innovative biodiversity financing, and more efficient cross-border settlement services, supporting trade and investment flows. Minister heralds depth of opportunity for UK businesses working with China. British jobs and businesses will be supported by enhanced cooperation with China in financial services, with […]
UK and US nuclear experts sign landmark partnership
Nuclear Transport Solutions (NTS), the world’s leading nuclear transport specialist, and nuclear technology company Westinghouse have signed a new strategic agreement to work together on the development of Pegasus – NTS’s revolutionary transport package designed to safely move the next generation of nuclear fuel. The signing took place at the British Embassy, in Washington DC, as part of a prestigious event celebrating the UK and US […]
£200 million landmark SEND teacher training programme
More children and young people with SEND to thrive at their local nursery, school or college as the government unveils the most ambitious and comprehensive SEND training offer ever seen by the English schools system. Acting on the feedback from parents shared through the national conversation on SEND, the government is making sure that children in every classroom will benefit from brilliant teachers trained […]
Landmark junk food ad ban to protect kid’s health
Government delivers on pledge to restrict junk food advertising and help parents raise healthiest generation of children ever New regulations will remove up to 7.2 billion calories from UK children’s diets each year as part of drive to reduce childhood obesity Children will be protected from excessive exposure to unhealthy food adverts on television and […]
UK PM announces landmark deals to boost SA growth partnership
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has arrived in Johannesburg this morning ahead of the G20 Leaders’ Summit. He is set to unveil a series of landmark initiatives aimed at stimulating job creation, unlocking private capital, and strengthening economic ties between the UK and South Africa. The UK remains committed to supporting South Africa’s efforts […]
Journey to Great British Railways gathers steam with landmark legislation
government takes a major step forward with bill to set up Great British Railways, owned by the public, for the public GBR will put passengers before profits with a strengthened passenger watchdog and ultimately a one-stop-shop app for simpler ticketing and customer services measures unveiled to improve rail accessibility, including expanding disabled persons railcard eligibility, […]
Thousands of patients from Scotland’s poorest areas to benefit from landmark UK government-funded obesity study
Scottish patients placed at the heart of a multi-million pound study of weight-loss medicines. University of Glasgow, pharmaceutical firm Novo Nordisk and IQVIA, a leading global provider of clinical research services, selected to plan and deliver the research involving 3,000 to 5,000 people from across Scotland. Findings of the study will provide real-world insight into the lives of people living with obesity and health […]