New funding will support thousands of students and universities to reap the benefits of talent and expertise for UK’s people and economy Past funding has led to discoveries working to change lives for the better and multi-million-pound spinout companies Package will support the next generation of world-class researchers in biological, engineering and physical sciences and more Thousands of postgraduate students will study cutting-edge science at universities across the UK as part of a £500m skills drive announced today (Wednesday 13 November) by the Science Secretary Peter Kyle. This backing of our higher education sector will unearth new discoveries and bring…
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Small and medium-size UK enterprises (SMEs) funded through the DASA-delivered Defence Technology Exploitation Programme (DTEP), which aims to improve the competitiveness of the UK defence supply chain, are forging ahead with their innovation projects. UK SMEs such as Filtronic, Kognitive Spark, Nquiring Minds and VRAI are demonstrating the success of DTEP, which aims to foster UK collaboration between small tech companies and sponsoring ‘higher tier’ suppliers that already have experience of working with defence. The sponsoring higher-tier partner contributes time, effort and resources to the SME projects. The programme allows the larger partner companies to benefit from early access to…
Prime Minister arrives at COP29 with major boost for industry to invest in clean supply chains British manufacturing win with blade factory in Hull set to benefit from £1bn offshore wind deal UK steps up clean energy investment to boost energy security, protect consumers, and create good jobs UK expected to announce new UK climate target to reduce emissions and show climate leadership during summit The UK will lead the world in the pro-growth clean energy transition, the Prime Minister has announced at the first day of the World Leaders Summit at COP. At the COP29 Summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, the…
[As delivered.] Your Royal Highness, your Excellencies, Members of the Armed Forces of many nations, Ladies and Gentlemen, on behalf of the British High Commission and the Singapore Armed Forces Veterans’ League, it is my honour to welcome you to Kranji War Cemetery for our annual Remembrance Sunday commemoration. I am particularly pleased to welcome your Royal Highness and to acknowledge your Royal Highness’s distinguished military career and role as Honorary Rear Admiral of the Royal Navy Reserve. It is an honour for me to be joining all of you here today on what is my first Remembrance Sunday in…
As its Ambassador to Madagascar, I am honoured to stand here today to represent the Government of the United Kingdom at this Remembrance Sunday service of commemoration. And I stand here, in solidarity with millions across the world, who wear the poppy as the symbol of this act of remembrance. Twenty million died in the Great War, over a century ago. The poppy we wear is a very deliberate reminder of those battlefields of Europe. Importantly, it is not a symbol of triumph or victory. It serves to remind us of the harsh reality of conflict. At the end of the Great…
Members of The Royal Family and senior politicians will lay wreaths at the National Service of Remembrance at the Cenotaph in London 10,000 veterans will march past the Cenotaph in tribute as part of The Royal British Legion’s Veteran Parade His Majesty The King will lead the UK in the annual two-minute silence to remember those who have fallen and suffered in conflict at the National Service of Remembrance at the Cenotaph. The King will be joined by members of The Royal Family, the Prime Minister, senior politicians and faith representatives to mark the Armistice of the First World War…
Alan Milburn has been appointed Lead Non-Executive Member to the board of the Department of Health and Social Care. Mr Milburn brings experience at the highest levels to help transform the health and care system This government is determined to work with experts who can provide the best advice to help rebuild an NHS fit for the future Alan Milburn has been appointed Lead Non-Executive Member to the board of the Department of Health and Social Care. The former Health Secretary has a proven track record of reducing waiting lists and improving satisfaction in the NHS. The NHS is broken…
The first recipients of the Elizabeth Emblem have been announced today. The next of kin of over 30 former firefighters, police officers and other public servants who have died in public service will receive the award in recognition of their deceased loved ones. The Emblem was announced earlier this year to commemorate public servants who died in the line of duty. The Emblem is the civilian equivalent of the Elizabeth Cross, which recognises members of the UK Armed Forces who died in action or as a result of a terrorist attack. Among the first recipients are Bryn Hughes and Paul…
The country’s largest fish pass has been officially opened in Nottinghamshire The fish pass has opened up the River Trent and its tributaries for coarse and migratory fish, including salmon and trout, as well as eels The Environment Agency’s £12m flagship project in the Colwick Country Park has been officially opened today (Friday 8 November) by Chair of the Environment Agency, Alan Lovell. It opens up the River Trent and its tributaries for migratory fish, including salmon, trout and eels, making more habitat accessible for fish. After two years in construction the Colwick (Holme Sluices) fish pass was completed earlier…
Prime Minister to host veterans and families in Downing Street as the nation prepares to remember all those who fought for our freedom. Government commits £3.5 million for a dedicated wraparound service for veterans at risk of or experiencing homelessness and ensures they have access to specialist support for employment and independent living. Builds on pledge to provide homes for heroes, as Prime Minister says, “Veterans represent the very best of our country, and we must honour their sacrifices.” Housing support for veterans across the UK has been guaranteed after the government committed millions of pounds of new additional funding…