LONDON, Sept. 2 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Prime Minister Andy Burnham to host French President Emmanuel Macron in Downing Street today to discuss shared challenges, including small boats crossings * New French surge teams deployedto tackle Western launches and 'mega dinghies' as UK-France partnership supported by nearly 1050 French officers helps deliver lowest summerfor arrivals since 2020 * Leaders are ...
LONDON, Sept. 2 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Patients in Manchester could benefit from earlier diagnosis, more personalised care and faster access to proven new technologies under a major new partnership launched today, 2 September, that will test promising innovations in real NHS settings. The partnership brings together the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) and Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), building on the MHR...
LONDON, Sept. 2 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: During a visit tothe municipality ofCholuteca, British Ambassador to Honduras Juliana Correa met farming familiesbenefitingfrom theprogrammeand learned how investment, technicalassistanceand innovation are supporting more productive,resilientand lower-emission livestock systems. As part of the visit, 11 farming families received the first loans delivered through the project in the region. The financing will supp...
LONDON, Sept. 2 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * £1.5 millionannualfundingto help trainaspiringlegaltalent * 100extra training places tohelptear down barriersto the legal profession * Part of Government's plan todeliver a faster and fairer justice system Launching on Tuesday 01 September, the Government has announced a multi-million-pound scheme to deliver up to 100 additional pupillages every year. The scheme will provide young people with the practica...
LONDON, Sept. 2 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * UKDI has launched a new Themed Competition called Project PANOPTES which seeks an integrated, Counter-Uncrewed Aerial System (C-UAS) force-protection capability * Open to UK based innovators * This Themed Competition is run on behalf ofthe Ministry of Defence (MOD) * The deadline for submissions to stage 1 is midday 23 September 2026 (BST) * A share of £5 million is available immediately UK Defence Innov...
LONDON, Sept. 2 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: September is an exciting time of year as you and thousands of students prepare to take the next step in your education, whether that's starting university for the first time or returning for another year of study. It's a big milestone, bringing new opportunities, experiences and independence. We know that receiving your student finance payment is an important part of getting ready for the academic year ahead, an...
LONDON, Sept. 1 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Upfront cash help for nursing, midwifery, allied health and dental therapy / hygiene students' placement costs, meeting commitment set out in the 10 Year Health Plan * Students spared from paying excess placement travel and accommodation bills out of their own pockets as government works to help with cost of living * Boost for rural and coastal placements where costs can be highest Thousands of future nurses, ...
LONDON, Sept. 1 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * UK businesses now have complete access to the CPTPP trading bloc, with economies worth almost £13 trillion in combined GDP with the UK included. * From food and drink exporters to service providers, UK businesses can now take advantage of the full benefits of CPTPP membership. * New opportunities with Canada include enhanced business mobility and greater access to public procurement. British businesses ca...
LONDON, Sept. 1 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: A £13 million investment will help bring new technology from the lab to the farm, giving farmers practical tools to tackle some of the challenges they face every day. Environment Secretary Dame Angela Eagle today (Tuesday 1 September) announced the opening of the latest Farming Innovation Programme competition, backed by £13 million to help promising agricultural innovations to move closer to market. ...
LONDON, Sept. 1 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * UK steps up support for affected communities and frontline workerswith £50 million package * Accelerated support comes asoutbreak risks becomingdeadlieston record * Africa MinisterKirsty McNeill announced measuresonParliament's first day back Thousands of vulnerable people will be supported by a new package of UK funding designed to help tackle the growing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic...