This is a perilous moment in the Middle East. Israel’s actions in Gaza continue to lead to intolerable loss of civilian life. Hostages taken by Hamas terrorists remain in chains, 316 days since the 7 October attack. There are French and British citizens among them. Fighting between Israel and Lebanese Hezbollah has intensified. Iranian threats of further escalation mean the risks of a full-scale regional war are rising. What we are witnessing is a destructive cycle of violence. One miscalculation, and the situation risks spiralling into an even deeper and more intractable conflict. This cycle, with its tendency towards escalation, is making progress…
Author: HM Government
A UK satellite to support military operations successfully launched into space last night. Named Tyche, the satellite is UK Space Command’s first satellite which can capture daytime images and videos of the Earth’s surface. The satellite will strengthen the UK’s Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities. As the conflict in Ukraine has shown, the use of space is crucial to military operations. Tyche is the first satellite to be launched under the Ministry of Defence’s space-based ISR programme, which will deliver a constellation of satellites and supporting ground systems by 2031. These satellites will not only support military operations, but…
The signing took place at the Presidential Palace in Lima on Friday 16th August 2024 with the attendance of President Dina Boluarte, between His Majesty’s Ambassador to Peru Gavin Cook and Peruvian Ministry of Health Dr. César Vásquez Sánchez Lima, 16 August 2024. The Government of Peru and the UK Government have signed a new government to government agreement to enable the delivery of a large-scale $630 million hospital infrastructure that will benefit around 5 million Peruvians in northern regions of the country. The programme is a priority for the Peruvian government, as it aims to increase healthcare provision in…
significant upgrades made to 10 courts across England and Wales over £50,000 invested into refurbishment projects from Bolton to Truro more calming environments to better support vulnerable court users These rooms provide a safe haven for victims or witnesses while they wait to give evidence and the results of the work will help the most vulnerable visitors feel safe and supported before giving evidence. The upgrades include improved video link rooms to facilitate pre-recorded evidence, new refreshment stations, and more comfortable seating as well as damp-proofing, re-painting and re-carpeting. By providing a welcoming and inclusive place for vulnerable…
Today I have published my recommendations to the Government for how the proposed infected blood compensation scheme might be improved, based on the feedback I have received from the community of those infected and affected by this issue. Last May the previous Government published its proposals for a compensation scheme. This was built on the recommendations of Sir Brian Langstaff in his Infected Blood inquiry reports, in particular his second interim report, which in turn was founded on my own framework study published over two years ago. I have provided these recommendations to the Government on their proposals, alongside the…
The Cockett Wick seawall improvement scheme has been completed, ensuring 3,000 homes and businesses are better protected from tidal flooding. With a £12m investment, the works include the placement of 14,000 tonnes of Norwegian granite, 150 steel piles and 330 metres of reinforced concrete footpath and seawall. This scheme is a key part of the Essex and South Suffolk shoreline management plan, which aims to sustain the viability of the seaside communities. This scheme provides long-term flood resilience, supporting aspirations for further growth and regeneration of seaside towns. Now finished, the key objective of the project has been to provide…
NEC, the UK Government and the Peruvian Government have been working together through the Government-to-Government initiative since 2017 Public infrastructure projects worth $9billion have used NEC in Peru to date to deliver faster, effective and more transparent infrastructure An official translation of NEC4 contracts, guides and training will be published as part of the agreement NEC and The Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) for Peru announced on Friday 09 August a new partnership for the NEC suite of contracts to be adopted progressively and become the country’s preferred contract framework for infrastructure projects. Representatives from all parties came together…
Preparing to deliver safe, sustainable, low-carbon energy to the grid from fusion reactions requires developing the necessary skills pathways today. Collaboration between stakeholders is key, and to this end the UK Fusion Skills Council is today announcing the appointment of two new co-chairs to support the growth of the fusion sector and workforce. “We need to empower the next generation now in our quest to deliver fusion as a secure supply of clean and affordable energy to meet rising demand and address climate change,” says Jane Shannon, Director of People and Engagement at Tokamak Energy, and new co-chair of the…
The active substance capivasertib is part of a group of medicines called AKT inhibitors. It blocks the effects of proteins called ATK Kinases, which enable cancer cell growth and multiplication. By blocking their action, capivasertib can reduce the growth and spread of the advanced breast cancer and help to destroy cancer cells. Capivasertib is given with fulvestrant, a hormonal therapy for the treatment of advanced breast cancer. Capivasertib is taken orally at a starting dose of 400 mg twice a day for four days followed by three days of rest, then repeated. The application for approval was supported by evidence…
First UK Government contract signed in Wales under monumental new deal to end plight of poor broadband, as the nation records lowest levels of gigabit connectivity UK Government to make around £170 million available to deliver digital infrastructure fit for the future and ensure rural businesses can thrive in Wales Deal struck with Openreach will benefit around 70,000 hard-to-reach Welsh homes and businesses Tens of thousands of Welsh homes and businesses struggling to fulfil basic online tasks due to outdated broadband infrastructure will receive major internet speed upgrades, as the UK Government fixes the digital divide in Wales. Around £170…