UK Government signs Islands Growth Deal worth £393m
Minister Malcolm Offord signed the full deal, which includes £50m investment by UK Government, at a joint event in Orkney...
Friday, 20 January 2023 13:26
"Regressive" fuel duty should be reduced, urges IEA expert
Commenting on reports that Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is planning to extend the 5p fuel duty cut for another year, Andy Mayer, Energy Analyst at free market think tank the Institute of Economic Affairs, said...
Friday, 20 January 2023 13:05
Barclays Eagle Labs chosen to help turbocharge next generation of UK tech stars
Government funding package awarded to organisation to boost regional growth of tech start-ups and scale-ups..
Friday, 20 January 2023 13:03
UK landmark genomic partnership with Thailand to unite against health threats
UK signs Memorandum of Understanding with Thailand to boost genomics expertise and explore mutual priorities for improving patient outcomes...
Friday, 20 January 2023 13:01
The power of music to change lives: a national plan for music education (updated)
Sets out our vision for music education and how this can be achieved through partnerships with schools, music hubs, the music and creative sector, and others....
Friday, 20 January 2023 12:11
Astronaut Tim Peake assumes ambassadorial role for space
The UK Space Agency has paid tribute to Tim Peake, following his decision to step down from the active European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut corps...
Friday, 20 January 2023 11:20
Letter from Sarah Cardell to Rt Hon. Michael Gove MP on homebuilding
The CMA has published a letter to the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities about homebuilding....
Friday, 20 January 2023 11:03
The UK joins core group dedicated to achieving accountability for Russia’s aggression against Ukraine
The UK will play a leading role in a core group of likeminded partners to pursue criminal accountability for Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine, the Foreign Secretary James Cleverly has announced today...
Friday, 20 January 2023 11:01
Environmental Audit Committee Chairman responds to Deposit Return Scheme announcement
Reacting to the Government’s announcement around a Deposit Return Scheme for drinks containers, Environmental Audit Committee Chairman, Rt Hon Philip Dunne MP, said...
Friday, 20 January 2023 11:00
Government needs to urgently reform the fire service, says chief inspector
The Government needs to reform the fire sector as a matter of urgency, or else firefighters will not be able to provide the best possible service to the public, a new report has found...
Friday, 20 January 2023 10:42