MILLIONS OF VACCINES TO BE MADE IN OXFORDSHIRE, AND GOVERNMENT UNVEILS £50 MILLION FUND, IN DOUBLE BOOST FOR LIFE SCIENCES

LONDON, Sept. 25 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Millions of cutting-edge mRNA vaccines to be made at newModerna Innovation and Technology Centre,officially being openedin Oxfordshire by the Health and Social Care Secretary * To further boost UK's £100 billion life sciences sector,£50 million life sciences fund being piloted to bring more R&D investment to UK * Moderna is investing over £1 billion in UK R&D as part of 10-year strategic partner...


£292M PRIDE IN PLACE INVESTMENT FOR SCOTTISH NEIGHBOURHOODS

LONDON, Sept. 25 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Local communities are at the heart of Scottish life - and the Scotland Office is backing them with millions of pounds to improve the opportunities and environment for people across the country, the Prime Minister announced today. The Pride in Place programme will see up to £280 million shared among 12 Scottish local authorities to precisely target areas which can benefit most from funding being made availa...


PM BACKS "TRUE PATRIOTS" TO LEAD UK RENEWAL WITH £5BN INVESTMENT

LONDON, Sept. 25 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Millions to benefit as communities revive high streets, parks and public spaces * Up to £5 billion Pride in Place programme puts local people across 339 neighbourhoods in the driving seat of national renewal, as government chooses unity over division * New powers let residents reclaim beloved assets and drive patriotic renewal, street by street - delivering on the Plan for Change Neighbours and families ...


£214M NEW FUNDING FOR WELSH COMMUNITIES TO IMPROVE NEIGHBOURHOODS AND RESTORE PRIDE

LONDON, Sept. 25 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Local people to make decisions on how funding will transform high streets, save treasured local facilities and build pride in their local area * £214 million in new funding for Wales as part of a decade of renewal through the Plan for Change * UK Government Pride in Place funding going to every local authority in Wales Residents across Wales will be able to save treasured pubs or libraries and clean up e...


MITSUBISHI ESTATE'S £800 MILLION INVESTMENT TO CREATE 4,000 JOBS IN MAJOR BOOST FOR UK'S CREATIVE INDUSTRIES

LONDON, Sept. 25 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Former ITV Studio on the Southbank to become thriving creative industries hub, set to create 4000 new jobs - backing government's modern Industrial Strategy. * £800 million investment is the latest vote of confidence inUK economy and government's Plan for Change. * Minister for Investment visited the Mitsubishi Estate site in Lambeth today for groundbreaking event. 4000 new jobs are set to be created in ...


SCOTTISH SOLDIERS BURIED IN FRANCE ON THE 110TH ANNIVERSARY OF THEIR DEATHS

LONDON, Sept. 25 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Lieutenant (Lt) James Grant Allan, 9th Battalion, Gordon Highlanders and Lance Corporal (LCpl) Gordon McPherson, 7th Battalion, Cameron Highlanders, were laid to rest alongside their comrades exactly 110 years after they were killed in action. The service was supported by serving soldiers from 4th Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland. Soldiers from 4th Bn The Royal Regiment of Scotland stand at ease whilst ...


UKHSA URGES VACCINATION AGAINST RESPIRATORY VIRUSES AHEAD OF WINTER

LONDON, Sept. 25 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is urging people to book their vaccinations against flu, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) as cases are starting to increase ahead of the winter months. The latest national flu and COVID-19 surveillance report shows cases have been steadily increasing for several weeks, with COVID-19 positivity increasing from 7.6% to 8.4% in a week. COVID-19 hospitalisations ha...


CHALLENGES TO FINANCIAL RESILIENCE AMONG SERIOUS RISKS FACING CHARITIES, REGULATOR FINDS

LONDON, Sept. 25 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The regulator has drawn on a range of data and intelligence available to it, including information from annual returns, serious incident reports and casework, in publishing its first ever annual Charity Sector Risk Assessment, which identifies systemic risks that may impact on charities' ability to deliver against their aims, or on public trust in the sector - seen through the eyes of the regulator. The Commiss...


NEW APPOINTMENTS TO THE SOCIAL SECURITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE

LONDON, Sept. 25 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has appointed the following new members to the Social Security Advisory Committee (SSAC): Fran Bennett Joanne Cairns Tom Clark Sharon Wright They will each be appointed for a 5-year term from 1 September 2025. Confirming the appointments, DWP Minister of State, Baroness Sherlock OBE, said: The new appointments bring an extensive wealth of knowledge and experie...


WORLD MARITIME DAY 2025: COMMITTED TO SAFETY, SECURITY AND THE ENVIRONMENT

LONDON, Sept. 25 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Our Ocean, Our Obligation, Our Opportunity - that's the theme for this year's World Maritime Day (25 September). It's a subject that aligns with the vision of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA), which is marking World Maritime Day by reiterating the UK's commitment to maritime safety, security and environmental protection. Over the last year the UK Government has been at the forefront of innovation and s...