Thank you very, very much indeed for that very kind welcome. It’s such an honour and a privilege to be here with you today, coming off the back of another quiet and uneventful week at the Department of Health and Social Care. So it’s really good to be with you today. Complexity – that’s a word and an idea that’s been on my mind a lot recently. And when you look at the agenda for these two days of pulse live – stimulating and hugely varied, it’s such an insight into the complexity that you face every day. As GPs,…
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New multimillion-pound investment from leading German space company OHB to support Plan for Change by creating specialist jobs in Bristol. OHB’s UK expansion sees job-boosting new subsidiary at Bristol & Bath Science Park to develop cutting-edge satellite and spacecraft tech. Industry Minister Sarah Jones announces investment in keynote speech at opening of Farnborough International Space Show. The South West will benefit from a multimillion-pound investment from leading German space company OHB, creating up to 50 specialist jobs in Bristol working on satellites and exploration spacecraft, and supporting the government’s Plan for Change in delivering more skilled jobs, higher living standards,…
EU foreign affairs chief arrives in London for talks with Foreign and Defence Secretaries as joint efforts intensify to curb Russia’s economy UK-EU foreign policy consultations will focus on united support for Ukraine, countering Russian hybrid threats and working to step up collective defence spending Talks will underline need for a secure and prosperous Europe and UK – a foundation of the Government’s Plan for Change. As part of the UK’s commitment to strengthen ties with Europe and work together to secure the region’s future, the EU’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs, Kaja Kallas, will arrive in London today (Tuesday 18…
Targeted approach is cutting waiting lists twice as fast as rest of the country Plans to roll scheme out further as government delivers on its Plan for Change A new government initiative to send top doctors to support hospital trusts in areas where more people are out of work and waiting for treatment is cutting waiting lists faster, new data shows. In September, Health and Social Care Secretary Wes Streeting sent in crack teams spearheaded by top clinicians to NHS hospitals serving communities with high levels of economic inactivity. The teams support NHS trusts to go further and faster to…
Today, I hosted a call with counterparts from across Europe, as well as the NATO Secretary General and the leaders of the EU Commission, EU Council, Canada, Australia and New Zealand to discuss our support for Ukraine. We underlined our unwavering commitment to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Ukraine, both now and long into the future. We welcomed the efforts of President Trump, President Zelenskyy and their negotiating teams to secure the remarkable breakthrough on the peace agreement in Jeddah this week, and President Zelenskyy’s commitment to the US proposal for an immediate and unconditional 30-day ceasefire, subject to agreement by Russia. …
Good afternoon. This morning I convened the largest, strongest group of countries yet behind a just and lasting peace in Ukraine. Now a huge amount has happened since I brought leaders together at Lancaster House here in London, just two weeks ago. President Zelenskyy has shown once again, and beyond any doubt, that Ukraine is the party of peace. Volodymyr has committed to a 30-day unconditional ceasefire. But Putin is trying to delay – saying there must be a painstaking study before a ceasefire can take place. Well, the world needs action. Not a study, not empty words and conditions.…
Prime Minister Keir Starmer to host around 25 leaders for virtual call in further push for peace Comes as President Putin tries to play games with President Trump’s peace plan Keir Starmer will say countries need to strain every sinew to further ramp up economic pressure on Russia and force Putin into negotiations The Coalition of the Willing will meet tomorrow as world leaders drive forward action to support a just and enduring peace for Ukraine. Around 25 countries, including European partners, the EU Commission, NATO, Canada, Ukraine, Australia and New Zealand are expected to join the virtual meeting tomorrow…
Four Guatemalan scholars from the 2023-24 academic year pursued master’s degrees at various renowned British institutions. The Embassy congratulated the scholars on the successful completion of their studies and for being outstanding representatives of Guatemala during their time in the UK. Chevening is the UK government’s global scholarship program, offered by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office in partnership with various organizations. Since 1983, Chevening has helped build bridges with over 160 different countries and territories, supporting the education and development of future leaders, influencers, and decision-makers worldwide. The returning scholars are: Francisco Alejandro Pineda Suárez – LLM in Comparative…
UK bus manufacturing panel launches to support British manufacturing by bringing together metro mayors and industry leaders passengers set to benefit from cleaner, greener bus services as the industry comes together to boost zero emission buses support for manufacturing, providing a boost for regional economies, creating jobs and delivering the government’s Plan for Change Greener bus travel, new UK jobs and bigger business was on the agenda as government ministers met local leaders and industry bosses at the first UK bus manufacturing panel today (13 March 2025). Local Transport Minister, Simon Lightwood, hosted the debut event at Canon Medical Arena in…
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