LONDON, Dec. 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Government's independent advisory Council on Industrial Strategy is launching a partnership with the University of Manchester to share research, knowledge and expertise. * Manchester has been announced as the headquarters of the Industrial Strategy Advisory Council (ISAC) where it will build strong connections with local institutions and partners. * The partnership will be facilitated by Unit M, the University's...
LONDON, Dec. 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Rape victims to receive better support and fairer trials under new government reforms * Changes to stamp out rape myths and prevent victims dropping out due to trauma at trial * Part of Plan for Change to stand up for victims, restore faith in justice system, and halve violence against women and girls in a decade Victims of rape and serious sexual violence will receive greater support and will no longer be vili...
LONDON, Dec. 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * £1.6 million Music Export Growth Scheme to support UK artists to go global opens up to applications * Funding criteria strengthened and due diligence process beefed up to build on scheme's massive success * Scheme has led to an estimated £73.5 million return to the UK economy over the last eleven years The Music Export Growth Scheme (MEGS) is back with a fresh round of funding, giving UK artis...
LONDON, Dec. 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Ever wondered what impactscienceadvice has on real-life situations?You'rein the right place! Scienceadvice is important for effective government decisionmaking.From shaping responses to national emergencies to informing long-term strategies on climate, technology and health, scientific insight ensures decisions are grounded inevidence- andwe recognise the people andworkthat makes this possible. The Government Of...
LONDON, Dec. 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Pallite, a King's Award-winning pioneer in innovative and sustainable warehouse storage, logistics and packaging solutions, scales exports to four continents with government-backed finance * The new funding has enabled Pallite Group to meet increasing global demand while creating local jobs * Financing was provided by KBC Bank, backed with a guarantee by UK Export Finance Pallite, a Wellingborough-based design...
LONDON, Dec. 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: This investment will accelerate breakthrough technologies, boost commercialisation, and reinforce the UK's global leadership in space innovation. The selected projects span five strategic themescritical to the UK's space ambitions: space domain awareness, in-orbit servicing and manufacturing, Earth observation, satellite communications, and position,navigationand timing. Together, these projects will deliver tra...
LONDON, Dec. 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Communities to receive a jump start to the Pride in Place programme with an initial £150,000 to 169 communities to begin delivering the change they want to see. * Local people invited to join their new Neighbourhood Board and take control of up to £20m of funding and support to deliver a decade of change in their neighbourhoods. * This comes as Phase One areas get started on their ambitious regeneratio...
LONDON, Dec. 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister hosted President Steinmeier of Germany for a bilateral in Downing Street this afternoon. The Prime Minister welcomed President Steinmeier on the first State Visit from a German President to the United Kingdom in 27 years. He reflectedon the progress made since the Kensington Treaty was signed earlier this yearwhich would enable even stronger security, defence and economic cooperation between th...
LONDON, Dec. 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Issued 25 November 2025 * The cost of living is the number one issue for working people and the government will always take action to ensure people have more money coming in. * That is why the government has accepted the recommendations of the LPC to increase the National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage. In a video message posted today, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves said: I know that the ...
LONDON, Dec. 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: This year alone,53,150juvenile fish, including chub, dace, barbel, roach,tench, bream,ruddand native crucian carp are being introduced intoSouth Eastrivers,still watersand local clubs, funded by fishing licence income. (Full details of releases in notes to editors). Re-introducing fish supports the creation of healthy, balanced ecosystems thatbenefitboth anglers and local wildlife. Restocking in winter minimises ...