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 […]