UK and partners strengthen climate resilience and conservation in Guatemala
The project focused on the Zunil–Atitlán–Acatenango biocultural corridor. This is an important area for biodiversity, water sources and cultural heritage. It was funded by the UK Government’s Darwin Initiative. The total investment was over 6 million Guatemalan quetzales. The project was implemented by The Nature Conservancy (TNC) and Asociación Vivamos Mejor (AVM), working with local communities and authorities. Over three years, the project supported […]
UK start-up to supply interceptor missiles to UK military and Gulf partners
Defence Secretary announces Cambridge Aerospace set to supply new interceptor missiles and launchers to the UK Armed Forces and Gulf partners. Interceptor missile known as ‘Skyhammer’ is designed to counter Shahed-style attack drones, with the first deliveries in May. Comes as Defence Secretary opens the London Defence Conference, bringing together international leaders and policymakers from government, military, industry, academia. The UK military and Gulf partners will be better protected against drone attacks, as a veteran-founded British start-up is set […]
Major boost for young people with 80 new Youth Hubs as Scottish Premier League partners with DWP
80 new Youth Hub locations confirmed across Great Britain. Scottish Premier League partners with DWP to support Britain’s Youth Hubs – taking jobs and opportunity straight to the heart of communities. Expansion builds on commitment for every local area across Great Britain to have a Youth Hub. Work with wider stakeholders – including the English […]
G7 Foreign Ministers’ statement on support to partners in the Middle East
We, the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America, and the High Representative of the European Union, express support to our partners in the region in the face of the unjustifiable attacks by the Islamic Republic of Iran and its proxies. We condemn in […]
UK defence industry steps up support for Gulf partners facing Iranian attacks
UK industry explores potential new support for regional allies under indiscriminate attack from Iran. Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry Luke Pollard and National Armaments Director Rupert Pearce bring together representatives from 13 key UK-based defence companies to meet Gulf ambassadors and defence attachés. Comes as UK intends to buy further Lightweight Multirole Missiles (LMM), manufactured by Thales in Belfast, to […]