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Satellite communications to improve connectivity in remote areas

New projects are set to test innovative hybrid connectivity solutions in some of the very hardest to reach places in the UK, with up to £3.5 million in government funding.

Wednesday, 27 November 2024 01:17

PM welcomes ceasefire between Israel and Lebanese Hizbollah

Prime Minister Keir Starmer said

Wednesday, 27 November 2024 01:14

Alarm bells ringing as EV transition hits auto industry - SMMT

The UK automotive industry has called for urgent government intervention to safeguard the sector and Britain’s zero emission vehicle transition.

Wednesday, 27 November 2024 01:12

Royal College of Physicians welcomes the Tobacco and Vapes Bill passing second reading in the House of Commons

Professor Sanjay Agrawal, special adviser on tobacco at the Royal College of Physicians, said:

Wednesday, 27 November 2024 01:10

School leader' union calls for breakfast clubs to be fully funded

Commenting on the opening of applications for the Department for Education's pilot of school breakfast clubs, Paul Whiteman, general secretary of school leaders' union, the NAHT said:

Wednesday, 27 November 2024 00:01

Government “from the ground up” – First Minister: Vision for progress in St Andrew’s Day address ahead of 2025-26 Budget

First Minister John Swinney will use an address ahead of St Andrew’s Day to outline his vision for government...

Wednesday, 27 November 2024 00:01

LGA responds to ADASS analysis of National Insurance and National Living Wage increases

Responding to analysis by the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services, which found National Insurance and National Living Wage increases will add an extra £1.8 billion to local councils bill for commissioning care and support...

Wednesday, 27 November 2024 00:01

Schools urged to sign up for free breakfast club rollout

Families will soon be able to access 30 minutes of quality childcare ahead of the start of the school day as the government pushes ahead with free breakfast clubs across the country...

Wednesday, 27 November 2024 00:01

£51m Newport investment latest chapter in Wales’ compound semiconductor success story

Vishay Intertechnology, one of the world's largest manufacturers of discrete semiconductors and passive electronic components...

Wednesday, 27 November 2024 00:01

Government boosts growth-driving creative industries in Merseyside and the West Midlands

Creative technology firms and artists in Merseyside and the West Midlands are in line for a major financial boost...

Wednesday, 27 November 2024 00:01