The AAIB has sent a team to North Yorkshire
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UK Carrier Strike Group to deploy to North Atlantic to keep UK safe
UK to deploy Carrier Strike Group to the North Atlantic and High North in 2026 in a major boost for regional security. Powerful show of force with Royal Navy warships, F-35 jets and helicopters to deter Russian aggression and protect vital undersea infrastructure. Deployment will include major exercises alongside US, Canadian, and Northern European allies. […]
UK steps up defence of Arctic and High North from rising Russian threats
British troops deployed to Norway to double over three years from 1,000 to 2,000 personnel. Defence Secretary confirms UK Armed Forces will play vital part in NATO Arctic Sentry mission, with military planning underway. Major Joint Expeditionary Force exercise, ‘Lion Protector’, will see air, land, and naval forces deploy across High North in 2026. Arctic […]
Ambassador For a Day competition in North Macedonia 2026
What is Ambassador For A Day Have you ever wondered what the day-to-day work of an Ambassador is like? This competition will give the winner the unique opportunity to shadow the Ambassador to North Macedonia in the week of International Women’s Day and learn about the work of an Ambassador and other diplomacy leaders. Why […]
New North Sea board launched to drive a fair and prosperous transition
New board of experts to drive forward the government’s North Sea Future Plan for a prosperous and sustainable future. The North Sea Future Board tasked with helping to boost investment, unblock barriers, and support the highly-skilled oil and gas workforce, as it holds inaugural meeting in Aberdeen. Comes as historic clean energy security pact agreed between UK and EU this week, to secure 100 GW of joint offshore wind projects in the North Sea. The North […]
North Wales offshore wind project to bring jobs and growth
A new offshore wind project off the coast of North Wales will help deliver growth and good jobs to the region Welsh Secretary Jo Stevens has said. The Awel y Môr project, which is being developed in the Irish Sea off the North Wales coast, was one of the projects to win a contract with […]
High North security set to be focus of Defence Secretary visit to Denmark
UK and Denmark to hold defence talks today as Defence Secretary John Healey travels to Copenhagen. Ukraine support, industrial cooperation and the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) will be discussed, as well as how European nations can step up on security in the High North. Comes as planning continues for major JEF exercise activity taking place in 2026. Defence talks […]
New Sunderland-made Nissan LEAF qualifies for £3,750 discount under government’s EV grant in a boost for North East manufacturing
drivers will be able to get £3,750 off the Nissan LEAF set to launch early next year as the government’s Electric Car Grant expands, making it the fourth manufacturer to offer the full discount the new LEAF will be built at Nissan’s Sunderland plant, helping to power up jobs and growth in the North East […]
New Business Growth Service roadshow kicks off to support firms in the North East
UK roadshow kicks off in Newcastle to deliver Government’s new business support service to over 100 small businesses From national and regional-specific schemes, support will help SMEs overcome challenges, unlock growth, and thrive in today’s competitive environment Businesses that seek external help see 22% more productivity than those who don’t Small Businesses across the UK […]
North Wales to pioneer UK’s first small modular reactors
Wylfa on Anglesey in North Wales selected as site to deliver the UK’s first small modular reactor nuclear power station Most significant industrial investment in North Wales for a generation, supporting 3,000 new good jobs in local economy Government continues to deliver ‘golden age’ of nuclear, after years of dither and delay, as part of […]