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. …
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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…
Updates to this page Published 11 September 2024 Last updated 13 March 2025 + show all updates 13 March 2025 The advert for the Scottish Government CSA has been removed due to its expiry. 20 February 2025 The advert for the Chief Scientific Adviser for Scotland has been added. 13 January 2025 The advert for members of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero’s Science and Technology Advisory Council (STAC) has been removed due to its expiration. 2 January 2025 The DEFRA CSA job advertisement has been removed due to its expiration. 2 December 2024 The advert for the Chief…
Imperial War Museums launch call for public to share letters written by family members during the war, culminating in a one-off VE performance National educational resources for school children delivered by partners including The Royal British Legion launched today securing a lasting legacy of veteran testimony VE Day 80 Immersive experience will give public chance to explore iconic images Today, Wednesday 12 March, the Department for Culture, Media and Sport has announced a programme of activity to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day. In addition to four days of events and celebrations to commemorate the end of the Second…
Unnecessary regulation will be cut to boost growth that puts more money in working people’s pockets Payment Systems Regulator abolished as part of efficiency drive PM to set out how the Government is securing our future through the Plan for Change Regulation will be cut back as the Prime Minister sets out his latest steps to drive economic growth that puts more money in working people’s pockets. The Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) will be abolished as the latest step in reducing the burdens on business. The Government will set out further steps to reduce red tape in the coming days.…
British space sector secures European Space Agency contracts worth £80 million more than government contributions in last quarter of 2024 – a record for any member state. Recent increase in contract wins set to deliver wider benefits of more than £1 billion to the UK economy and support 3,800 highly skilled jobs. New figures show UK companies and universities increasingly influential in global efforts to explore and benefit from space, supercharging government’s mission to grow the economy as part of Prime Minister’s Plan for Change. The Science Secretary Peter Kyle has hailed Britain’s space sector as a ‘launchpad for innovation…
seven-year-old Callie from Manchester wins Kids Invent Stuff and Taskmaster Education Competition supported by the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) winning invention combines task-dispensing equipment with innovative rubber duck dispenser over 1,600 inventors aged 4 to 11 from across the UK submitted creative solutions invention unveiling coincides with British Science Week celebrations and will be displayed at the Get up to Speed with STEM event later this month A seven-year-old inventor from Manchester has won a nationwide competition to help Little Alex Horne become the best Taskmaster’s Assistant. Callie’s winning invention, named the ‘Task Firing Driveable Bath,’ cleverly transforms an everyday…