Regulation as an Enabler of Innovation: A Regional Perspective
MHRA Foreword At the MHRA, our role is to give patients and the public confidence in the safety, effectiveness and quality of emerging health technologies. Innovation and regulation work best together—enabling new solutions to be adopted quickly while upholding the highest standards of protection and trust. As outlined by Richard Stubbs in the next of […]
A two-state solution can be the gateway to transform the region: with normalisation, regional integration and peaceful coexistence: UK Statement at the UN Security Council
Colleagues, let me begin by welcoming my fellow Ministers joining today’s session and also by thanking Under-Secretary-General Di Carlo for her briefing, as well as Hiba Qasas and Nadav Tamir for their powerful remarks which remind us of the opportunity that lies before us, an opportunity to end the cycle of violence and suffering, and […]
West Midlands to become Government centre for Transport and Infrastructure with new Campus to accelerate regional growth and delivery
New government campus in the West Midlands to bring together expertise in transport, property, and housing and deliver regional economic growth. The hub will support the Government’s commitment to invest at least £725 billion in public infrastructure over the next decade. The move brings senior decision-making closer to local communities, creating high-quality career pathways for […]
Low Pay Commission regional visits 2026
The Low Pay Commission is holding meetings with individuals and employers. We want to hear first-hand evidence about the impact of the National Minimum Wage. Your evidence will help shape our recommendations to the Government on the future of the minimum wage. Low Pay Commissioners will be visiting the following locations in 2026: Location Date Bradford 18/19 […]
Minister for the Middle East statement: Regional update
Madam Deputy Speaker, there have been a number of developments in the Middle East that I’d like to update the House on, including Gaza, Iran, Yemen and Syria. I would also like to take the opportunity to provide an update on the case of Alaa Abd El-Fattah, which has been a subject of debate during […]
Regional security and political cooperation is critical to addressing the threat of terrorism in West Africa and the Sahel: UK statement at the UN Security Council
The United Kingdom shares the concern that Islamic State and Al-Qaeda affiliates are continuing to expand across West Africa and the Sahel, driving instability and committing deadly attacks against civilians. The fuel blockade in Mali imposed by Al-Qaeda-affiliate, JNIM, demonstrates the increasingly sophisticated tactics used by these groups. I will make three points. First, regional security and political cooperation […]
Regional Investment Summit delivers almost £800m boost to West Midlands, creating hundreds of jobs
£635 million of private investment for West Midlands announced at Regional Investment Summit, with huge boost to sectors including AI, pharma, dairy and real estate. New £125m skills and housing package from Combined Authority, to train 12,000 construction workers and to deliver 1,000 social homes. Birmingham Sports Quarter investment to deliver transformational 14,000 new jobs […]
Regional Investment Summit delivers almost a thousand jobs for UK communities
Over 10 billion in investment commitments announced at Regional Investment Summit in a major boost for towns, high streets, and communities across the UK, delivering on the government’s Plan for Change. Almost 1000 high-quality jobs are to be created in the UK’s regions and Nations, with major investments in life sciences, AI and innovation, key […]
Britain’s biggest pension funds back regional growth drive
20 of Britain’s largest pension providers and insurers set to launch Sterling 20 group at first-ever Regional Investment Summit on Tuesday. Investment drive kicks off with Legal & General (L&G) and Nest committing billions to build more affordable housing, improve broadband connections in rural areas and provide scale-up finance for growing businesses. Chancellor set to meet providers and Australia’s biggest fund […]