£140m Scottish Local Growth Fund to drive economic growth
Launched today [Thursday 8 January] by Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander, the Local Growth Fund will…
Why Canada needs better data on strikes, unions and other labour issues
In the summer of 2025, the federal government quietly pulled national strike and lockout data…
Deputy PM David Lammy travels to Washington to kick off UK role in America’s 250th celebrations
UK engagement in America 250 year kicks off with time capsule exchange Deputy PM to visit his…
As Australia bakes through an extreme heatwave, even insects aren’t immune to its impact
Australia is baking through another extreme heatwave, with temperatures forecast to reach above 45°C for…
PM remarks after Coalition of the Willing meeting: 6 January 2026
It’s important that we are starting the year like this – European and American allies, side-by-side…
What the New Year’s fire at a Swiss bar tells us about fire prevention
In the early hours of Jan. 1, 2026, a fire ripped through Le Constellation bar…
£2.5 million contract to revolutionise deployed military healthcare
A £2.5 million contract to develop a Deployed Clinical Record system to enable defence clinicians…
Venezuela, Gaza, Ukraine: is the UN failing?
The United Nations turned 80 in October last year; a venerable age for the most…
Call for applications – expert group on European Union Research and Innovation for the automotive sector (EURIAS)
The European Commission has officially launched a call for applications for the selection of members…
The United Kingdom wants to see a safe and peaceful transition to a legitimate government that reflects the will of the Venezuelan people: UK statement at the UN Security Council
The Venezuelan people have suffered for years. This Council now meets at a pivotal moment…