New car market growth continues despite declining private demand, SMMT figures show
UK new car registrations grew for the 21st consecutive month in April, rising by a modest 1.0% to reach 134,274 units, according to the latest data published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders...
Tuesday, 7 May 2024 09:33
Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to El Salvador: Ramin Navai
Mr Ramin Navai has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of El Salvador in succession to Mr David Lelliott OBE...
Tuesday, 7 May 2024 09:31
Swann welcomes 24/25 GP contract for Northern Ireland
The Department of Health has today announced agreement on the GMS (General Medical Services) contract with GPs for 2024/25...
Tuesday, 7 May 2024 09:27
Vote of confidence in UK economy as British AI company Wayve secures over $1 billion to develop AI for self-driving vehicles
British AI company Wayve announces $1.05 billion investment to develop the next generation of AI-powered self-driving vehicles..
Tuesday, 7 May 2024 07:12
SRC: Dip in Scottish retail sales felt across the board
This year, the run-up to Easter was in March, while last year the run-up was in April...
Tuesday, 7 May 2024 00:01
BRC: Dismal weather, disappointing sales
This year, the run-up to Easter was in March, while last year the run-up was in April...
Tuesday, 7 May 2024 00:01
New £64 million plan to help people stay in work
A new work and health support service will be rolled out across 15 areas of England as part of the government’s plan to help people with health conditions back to work, the Work and Pensions Secretary has confirmed...
Tuesday, 7 May 2024 00:01
The detonation of even a single nuclear weapon in space could destroy a significant proportion of satellites in orbit around Earth: UK statement at the UN General Assembly
Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN General Assembly debate on the Outer Space Treaty...
Monday, 6 May 2024 21:02
Evidence to the EAC on sustainability of the fashion sector
Witnesses: I: Professor Dilys Williams, Founder and Director, Centre for Sustainable Fashion, University of the Arts London; Keith James, Head of Policy and Insights, WRAP; and Femke den Hartog, CSR Policy Adviser, Europe, INretail...
Monday, 6 May 2024 09:45
Evidence from ASDA to committee on the transition from education to employment for young disabled people
What incentives are there for business to engage in supported employment schemes like supported internships? Is there a commercial benefit? Are there disincentives, and how might they be addressed?...
Monday, 6 May 2024 09:37