Applications open for 2026 Royal Society Pairing Scheme
The Government Science and Engineering (GSE) Profession is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the 2026 Royal Society Pairing Scheme — a flagship initiative that continues to strengthen the connection between science and policy. Now in its 22nd year, the scheme represents a long-standing and successful collaboration between the GSE Profession and […]
UK Government deploys Royal Navy to support disaster relief efforts for hurricane-hit Jamaica
Communities in Jamaica affected by Hurricane Melissa will receive targeted support from HMS Trent, which sailed to storm-damaged Falmouth today with specialist personnel and equipment. HMS Trent, a British-built Offshore Patrol Vessel, carries a 75 strong crew, including specialist engineers who will deploy ashore to provide technical expertise in support of recovery efforts. Their work […]
Royal Solomon Islands Police Force officers complete leadership course in the UK
Chief Superintendent Laisalyn Mua, also Chief of Staff and Chief Superintendent Francis Ramoni, Acting Supervising Assistant Commissioner – National Operations, were among other Pacific Islands Police Forces who attended the programme. With both officers now back in the country, their attendance was made possible through the UK Integrated Security Fund under the Strengthening the Capacity […]
Royal Marines’ bullseye shot stops £35m illegal drugs shipment in the Middle East
Royal Marine snipers disabled a drugs boat speeding across the Gulf of Oman as frigate HMS Lancaster dealt a £35 million blow to the illegal narcotics trade. Commando snipers brought the ‘skiff ‘– zipping over the waves at speeds in excess of 40 knots while its crew tried to ditch their illegal cargo – to […]
Culture Secretary speech at Royal Television Society Cambridge Convention 2025
Last week an activist in the US was shot dead while closer to home an MPs office was set ablaze. Over 100,000 people marched across the capital in a country under the banner “unite the kingdom”. Many of you in this room reported on the shocking attacks on police and racist conspiracy theories that were […]