LONDON, July 2 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * UKDI has launched a new themed competition - Space to Innovate: Delta Drop * Funded by the UK Space Agency and Dstl * Up to £985,000 funding available * Two-stage competition process UK Defence Innovation (UKDI), in partnership with the UK Space Agency and the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl), has launched the fourth drop in our quest to find innovative solutions to improve future space cap...
LONDON, July 2 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Pubs and bars across England and Wales will be able to stay open until 5am for Sunday night'sEngland vMexicomatch * Removes red tape for pubs and bars wanting to boost revenues and allow fans to come together to support the team * Follows extensions already in place forall of England's knock-out matches Pubs and bars will beable to stay open until 5am on Monday morning so England fans can come together to...
LONDON, July 2 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * A series of pilots will test ways to get innovative medicines to NHS patients faster, and support investment in the UK * The pilots have been developed through a joint government and industry taskforce, deliveringon the commitments set out in the UK-US pharmaceutical arrangement * Nine additional medicines have already been approved for NHS patients in England and Wales since changes to theNICE cost-effectivenes...
LONDON, July 2 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Families willbenefitfrom more than 18,000 new homes following a landmarkbreakthroughbetween the government and AnglianWater-the latest victory in the government's drive totear down the blockers and get Britain building. Thegovernment's Water Delivery Taskforce stepped in as Anglian Water previously objected to severallarge-scaledevelopments due toconcerns overwastewatertreatmentcapacity.The Taskforce brought toge...
LONDON, July 2 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Planning reforms could cut pre-application time by up to 12 months and save developers £1 billion on major infrastructure projects * Green-lit projects alreadysetto create 82,000 jobsand generate more clean energy annually to power homes and businesses * Government on trackto decide150 major infrastructureprojectsthis Parliament, nearly triple the last Parliament Britain is set to buildwindandsolar farms, ...
LONDON, July 2 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The lesson planswhich aim toteachyoung people about theirrights andthe legal system,havebeen developedwithexpert educatorsand shaped by feedbackfrom teachers.Resources range from introductory lessonsforfive-year-oldsexploring whyrules exist, to more complex material examining contemporary threats to theruleoflaw. Each lesson is accompanied by task worksheets, explainervideosand quizzes. Thekey stages one to fourp...
LONDON, July 2 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister met His Majesty Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik Al Said of Oman in Downing Street this afternoon. The Prime Minister reiterated his solidarity with Oman and all our partners in the region, as well as his gratitude for Oman's mediation efforts which contributed to the deal between the US and Iran. They discussed efforts to restore freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and provide shipping with...
LONDON, July 2 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Ann Allen MBE, Priya Guha MBE, Janice Lane, Toufic Machnouk and Professor Tom Solomon CBE terms will commence on 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2030. Ann Allen MBE Ann is a chartered Surveyor currently leading a team helping to reshape the University of Leeds campus to support the ambitions of the University and the experiences of all students and staff. Prior to this, she led the University of Glasgow £1bn campus ...
LONDON, July 2 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Rebecca Crook and Judith Donovan have been appointed for four year terms, commencing on 28 September 2026 to 27 September 2030. Helen Williams has been appointed for a four year term, commencing on 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2030. Rebecca Crook Rebecca Crook is UK CEO of MSQ DX, a global digital experience company with £70m+ annual revenue and over 500 people delivering digital products, experiences and...
LONDON, July 2 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Sufficiency-the amount of suitable accommodation available for children in care and care leavers-is shaped by a complex set of factors,rather than by the volume of provision alone. Local authorities have a duty to ensurethereare enough suitable places for looked-after children, close to their home and able to meet their needs. However, while there are now more children's homes than ever before, homes are getting ...