LONDON, Jan. 28 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Government opening up new routes for small and growingbusinesses into the defence sector. * British innovators who can create the tech of tomorrow for UK Armed Forces sought. * Backed by Ministry of Defence's commitment to spend an additional £2.5 billion through to May 2028, taking total spend with small and medium enterprises to £7.5 billion. The search for the UK's next defence unicorn has...
LONDON, Jan. 28 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: During the ceremony, Ambassador Correa delivered a letter from His Majesty King Charles III to PresidentAsfura, reaffirming the UK's commitment to strengthening political dialogue and advancing shared priorities, including democratic stability, sustainable development, and social wellbeing. As part of her visit, the Ambassador met with senior authorities, including Foreign Minister Mireya Agüero, Central Di...
LONDON, Jan. 28 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The United Kingdomof Great Britain and Northern Ireland ("the UK")and the Italian Republic arestrongallies andclosepartners. We cooperate closely on foreign and security policy and both cherish the values of democracy and humanrights. Today we reaffirm our commitment to work together to uphold these values both at home and internationally. A vital element of this partnership is our cooperation in the field of ju...
LONDON, Jan. 28 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Environment Agency is calling on the public to remain vigilant to the risk of significant flooding in Somerset and Dorsetin the wake of Storm Chandra. Current forecasts show conditions are expected to remain unsettled, with further impacts expected across the region. A Met Office yellow warning for rain will be in place tomorrow for the south westof England. A major incident was declared in Somerset as agen...
LONDON, Jan. 28 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The British Embassy Tokyo is pleased to announce that its MUSUBI Initiativehas becomea partner of the 'Leaders of Tomorrow' programme. The 'Leaders of Tomorrow'sprogramme isayouth-focused initiative is delivered by the Liverpool FC Foundation (LFC Foundation) with support from The Nippon Foundation. The 'Leaders of Tomorrow' programme is already making a significant impact across Japan, harnessing the power of s...
LONDON, Jan. 28 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Regulator of Social Housing has today (Wednesday 28 January) published regulatory judgements for ten social landlords, as part of its inspection and stability check programmes. Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council received a C1 grading following an inspection, meaning it meets the outcomes of RSH's consumer standards, identifying when issues occur and putting plans in place to remedy and minimise recu...
LONDON, Jan. 28 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Prashant Jobanputra secured £100,000 across two Bounce Back Loans for his printing company when businesses were only allowed a maximum of one £50,000 loan under the scheme * Jobanputra falsely declared on the second application that he had not previously sought financial support under the emergency scheme designed to support businesses through the pandemic * The 41-year-old was handed a suspended sent...
LONDON, Jan. 28 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister spoke to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The Prime Minister began by expressing his support for the President and the people of Ukraine following the latest Russian missile and drone attacks. They discussed the desperate situations many families face, including no heating or electricity, during freezing winter temperatures. The President reflected on visits by UK ministers to Ukraine...
LONDON, Jan. 28 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Free AI foundations training for all workers expanded by government to upskill 10 million people, with new partners including NHS and techUK * Government to ensure UK workers benefit from the changes AI will bring,through launch of new cross-governmentunit to advise on AI's economic and labour market impacts * £27 million fundingto connect people to tech jobs in local communities, and create new professio...
LONDON, Jan. 28 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * New funding and financial flexibilities for councils and other providers to accelerate social and affordable housebuilding * Upgraded standards to tackle damp, mould and poor insulation and cutthe cost of living, including energy bills, for tenants * Comes ahead of £39 billion bidding window opening next month,which willdeliver around 300,000 social and affordable homes over the programme's lifetime Thous...