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Secretary of State for Science, Innovation, and Technology, Liz Kendall's speech to London Tech Week on Tuesday 9 June Liz Kendall I want to talk about a great British success story. It’s a story of British talent, British ingenuity, British enterprise, and ambition. A story with one central theme: that this country is uniquely placed to thrive and prosper in the age of AI, to seize the incredible opportunities, and face the challenges that this powerful technology brings. And today,...

Portugal National Day On behalf of the American people, I send warm congratulations to Portugal as you celebrate the Day of Portugal, Camões, and the Portuguese Communities. As the United States prepares to commemorate 250 years of independence next month, we recognize Portugal as one of our earliest and most steadfast partners. Your support during our nation’s founding forged a friendship that has only deepened with time. This year marks notable progress in our bilateral relationship. The...

Joint Statement on the Preeminence of the U.S. Government Regulating Health Risks for Americans The text of the following statement was released by the Department of State and Department of Health and Human Services. Begin Text The United States remains committed to protecting the public health of Americans through sound science, transparency, and rigorous independent review. International organizations can play a constructive role in advancing scientific discussion, but their conclusions...

The Prime Minister has reappointed Kwame Kwei-Armah and extended the terms for Anya Hindmarch, Danny Rimer and Lord Ed Vaizey Tate Board Appointments Kwame Kwei-Armah has been reappointed for a second term of four years from 7 January 2026 to 6 January 2030 Kwame Kwei-Armah Kwame Kwei-Armah OBE is a celebrated playwright and director. He formerly served as the Artistic Director/CEO of the Young Vic and Baltimore Center Stage. His career is distinguished by an OBE, the Charles Wintour Best...

Financier to be banned until June 2035 Lex Greensill to be Disqualified from Acting as a Company Director in the UK for Nine Years Lex Greensill was a director of three companies within the Greensill Group, which collapsed in 2021 with combined liabilities of more than £1.6 billion In late 2020, he caused the companies to enter into a series of transactions with US construction company Katerra that removed legal protections from a Credit Suisse fund’s investment The Australian businessman...

The Secretary of State has appointed Catherine Colloms as a Member of the Horserace Betting Levy Board for a term of 4 years Member Appointed to the Horserace Betting Levy Board Catherine Colloms Catherine Colloms has been appointed for a period of 4 years, commencing on 1 January 2027 to 31 December 2030. Catherine is an experienced Non-Executive Director and Chair. She is currently a Non-Executive Director of the Industrial Development Advisory Board at the Department for Business and...

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Over five million hours of childcare have been unlocked thanks to the government's Free Breakfast Club programme 10 Million Free Breakfasts Served in Schools Across Country Ten million free breakfasts have been served to children across England through the government’s free breakfast club programme — unlocking 5 million hours of childcare and representing potential savings of up to £25 million in childcare costs for working families. Over 300,000 children across 1,250 clubs are already...

Business and Trade Secretary Peter Kyle will meet India’s Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal in New Delhi to advance trading relationship already worth £48 billion UK Trade Secretary in New Delhi to Progress Next Stage of Trading Relationship Business and Trade Secretary Peter Kyle will meet India’s Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal in New Delhi to advance trading relationship already worth £48 billion With the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz causing global economic shocks, the UK-India Free Trade...

Bureau of African Affairs Thank you Ambassador Gaspar for organizing today’s forum. As you all know, this will be my last engagement as Senior Bureau Official for the Bureau of African Affairs. As I conclude my tenure, I want to begin with appreciation for the professionalism and partnership of this diplomatic corps. Over this period, we have worked through a necessary shift away from inherited frameworks that too often viewed Africa through a development only lens, and toward a clearer, more...

Skills England has published its first Annual Skills Report, providing the most comprehensive picture to date of current and future skills demand across England Landmark Report Sets Out Action to Address Key Skills Gaps Skills England has today published its first Annual Skills Report, providing the most comprehensive picture to date of current and future skills demand across England it sets out actions to tackle key challenges and build a more responsive, high-quality skills system new...

Kate Dodsworth is RSH Deputy Chief Executive from 1 June 2026 Kate Dodsworth Becomes Deputy Chief Executive The Regulator of Social Housing announced that Kate Dodsworth’s title is changing from today (1 June 2026). Kate will now be Deputy Chief Executive, following Jonathan Walters’s promotion to Chief Executive last month. She will retain her existing responsibilities at the regulator. Kate joined RSH in July 2021 as Chief of Regulatory Engagement to help ensure delivery of effective...

Mayors in England to be given more power to fuel innovation and boost jobs in their region through Local Innovation Partnerships Fund Mayors in England to be given more power to fuel innovation and boost jobs in their region through Local Innovation Partnerships Fund The Fund helps local leaders target R&D investments to support opportunities for growth and support innovations which improve people’s lives, from new medical technology to cleaner energy This comes alongside the announcement...

Trademark Alert: Questions Every Business Should Ask Before Hiring a Trademark Attorney Businesses seeking trademark protection in the United States should carefully understand exactly who is responsible for their application, who receives communications from the USPTO, and who bears responsibility when critical deadlines are missed. Our experience with trademark attorney Katrina Fama, MarkATLaw.com, Michael Beck and Trademark Counsels raises serious questions that, in our view, every...

G7 Digital Ministers have agreed a common approach to shielding children and young people from harm online for the first time G7 Agrees Joint Child Safety and AI Growth Framework Strongest-ever G7 collective commitments see partner nations commit to a shared approach to protecting children online Collaborative approach to promoting children’s online safety complements UK ambition to be the safest place in the world to be online Tool created to support small businesses in G7 to adopt AI at...

First-of-its-kind project to develop cutting-edge uncrewed underwater technologies as AUKUS nations ‘step on the accelerator’ for Pillar 2 AUKUS Partnership to Develop Advanced Underwater Technology for Defence Forces Follows first successful submarine maintenance period for a UK submarine at HMAS Stirling earlier this year, as UK and US submarines set to rotate through the Australian base from 2027. Additionally, three British companies named amongst winners of the UK 2025 AUKUS Maritime...

A business leader with decades of experience at the most senior levels has been appointed to drive forward the Government’s Youth Guarantee and ensure all young people have the chance to earn or learn Former M&S Chief Executive to Lead Youth Employment Drive Marc Bolland appointed Lead Non-Executive Director at DWP, tasked with convening business leaders to help address the number of young people not in education, employment or training (NEET). Bolland – whose charity Movement to Work has...

Sanctioning Iranian-Affiliated Fraud Network Targeting American Companies Today, the United States is dismantling a sophisticated Iranian network that impersonated and defrauded American businesses to obtain sensitive technology for the Iranian regime’s military. These sanctions are part of the broader Economic Fury, and target individuals and entities working on behalf of Iran’s Ministry of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics (MODAFL) to fraudulently procure restricted goods from U.S....

Croatia Statehood Day On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of Croatia as you celebrate your Statehood Day. The United States values our strong partnership with Croatia. We commend Croatia’s leadership in hosting a successful Three Seas Initiative Summit and Business Forum in April, which demonstrated a commitment to advancing regional connectivity and prosperity. Croatia’s contributions to regional energy security and defense cooperation remain essential to...

How a Missed USPTO Deadline Led to the Abandonment of a Trademark Application: A Client's Experience On 11 May 2026, we published an article entitled "Our Experience with Trademark Lawyer Katrina Fama and MarkATLaw.com", detailing our concerns regarding the handling of a U.S. trademark application by trademark attorney Katrina Fama. At the time of publication, we understood that the application had been abandoned by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) after an Office Action...

Trading Places! (From the teachings of Maran Rabbeinu Ovadia Yosef ztvk”l)(written by his grandson HaRav Yaakov Sasson Shlit”a)(translated by our dear friend Rav Daniel Levy Shlit”a, Leeds, United Kingdom) Parashat Naso in the Diaspora The Parashah states, “The sacred offerings of each individual remain his own property. When they are given to the cohen, they become the [cohen’s] property” (Bamidbar 5:10). What does the Pasuk mean? Tosafot (Ta’anit 9a) quote the Chachamim from the Sifrei who...

£30 million investment important step toward protecting 30% of England's land for nature by 2030 Wildlife Habitat in Most Cherished Landscapes Set to be Restored Precious wildlife habitat in our most important places for nature is set to be restored thanks to a new government fund, Nature Minister Mary Creagh announced today (Monday 25 May). The government will invest £30 million to restore and create wildlife-rich habitats across England’s most iconic landscapes from the wilds of Dartmoor...

Vital emergency services, military operations and British businesses will be better protected through a new system to protect UK satellites and the services they provide from space UK Space System to Better Protect Satellites as New Imagery Released First time images from Noctis-1 space telescope are released, capturing objects such as the International Space Station and the UK’s SKYNET military communications satellites. UK satellites vital to our everyday lives and crucial military...

The Prime Minister has set out how the government is delivering real progress now while rebuilding Britain’s foundations for the future PM: Government Turning Progress into Results for Working People PM says “our plan is working” as government delivers results on costs, migration control and growth Net migration down sharply to its lowest since 2021, inflation down faster than expected to 2.8%, and UK the fastest-growing economy in the G7 in the first quarter of the year “Great British...

WireNews Announces 20% Discount on Annual Unlimited Sponsored Article Programme WireNews has announced a limited-time promotional discount on its Annual Unlimited Sponsored Article Programme, offering businesses, organisations, agencies, and public figures the opportunity to publish unlimited sponsored content at a reduced rate until 30 June 2026. Customers applying for the Annual Unlimited Sponsored Article package may now use the promotional code “TWENTY” during checkout to receive a 20%...

The Cabinet Secretary, with the approval of the Prime Minister, has announced the appointment of Adrian Bird CB as the new Chair of the Joint Intelligence Committee (JIC) and head of the Joint Intelligence Organisation (JIO) New Head of the Joint Intelligence Organisation Appointed The Cabinet Secretary, with the approval of the Prime Minister, has announced the appointment of Adrian Bird CB as the new Chair of the Joint Intelligence Committee (JIC) and head of the Joint Intelligence...

Communities’ ambitions will be backed by a new Neighbourhood Guarantee, meaning cleaner streets, filled potholes and other vital public services Neighbourhood Guarantee to Improve Villages, Towns and Cities Communities are set to benefit from clear expectations around the level of public services they should expect to see in their area, under bold changes announced today (21 May). Key issues that matter to local people – from cleaner streets, filled in potholes and other vital public...

Greater Together LA has officially begun with opening speeches from Culture Secretary, Lisa Nandy, co-host Sir Lucian Grainge CBE, CEO of Universal Music Group, and Kate Taylor Tett, Director of the GREAT Campaign Greater Together LA Begins Greater Together LA has officially begun with opening speeches from Culture Secretary, Lisa Nandy, co-host Sir Lucian Grainge CBE, CEO of Universal Music Group, and Kate Taylor Tett, Director of the GREAT Campaign. Culture Secretary, Lisa Nandy said:...

The Crown Estate has announced the appointment of Michael Plaut OBE to The Crown Estate Board with special responsibility for Wales Michael Plaut Appointed to The Crown Estate Board On the recommendation of the Prime Minister, Michael Plaut has been appointed to The Crown Estate Board, to serve a four-year term effective from 1 July 2026. As well as the full responsibilities of a Commissioner of The Crown Estate Board, Michael will be responsible for providing advice about the conditions,...

South London director disqualified for Bounce Back Loan abuse ‘Appalling’ Director Banned for Maximum 15 Years After Securing COVID Loan for Company Which Never Traded Ademilson Nascimento secured £46,500 in Bounce Back Loan funds for a construction company which never traded His actions were described by the judge as “bluntly appalling”, “dishonest”, and “deliberate” Nascimento has been banned as a company director for 15 years, the maximum period possible A South London man who secured...

British businesses stand to benefit from billions in fresh financing being unlocked through reforms to the bank ring-fencing regime Banking Reforms to Boost Investment by Billions for British Businesses Reforms to ring‑fencing to create a more agile and proportionate regime that reduces duplication within banks and removes barriers to lending and investment Proposed New Growth Allowance and wider product range could enable banks to provide up to £80 billion in additional support to...

South African business Khayelitsha Cookies secured UK contracts worth more than R1.4 million to supply British Airways flights and private‑label shortbread, increasing exports and supporting employment for women Khayelitsha Cookies to be Sold on British Airways Flights Khayelitsha Cookies is a biscuit producer based in Cape Town. It has agreed contracts worth more than R1.4 million with two companies UK backed companies. Under the agreements, Khayelitsha Cookies will supply baked goods for...

Stricter background checks to be introduced for waste carriers New Reforms to Stop Waste Criminals from Exploiting Loopholes New reforms are set to tighten the net on waste criminals with tougher sentences for those illegally dumping waste, and advanced background checks to help put rogue operators out of business. As part of the major crackdown on waste criminals, underpinned by the government’s Waste Crime Action Plan, laws being laid this week will require waste handlers to prove they...

Mo Baines has been appointed as Lead Non-Executive Director for the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government Appointment of Mo Baines as Lead Non-Executive Director We are pleased to announce that Mo Baines has been appointed as Lead Non-Executive Director (NED) for the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG). Her appointment will be for a three-year term up to 15 March 2029. Steve Reed, MHCLG Secretary of State said: “I am delighted that Mo Baines will...

Announcing Steps to Impose Visa Restrictions on Associates of Illicit Fentanyl Traffickers Illicit fentanyl is killing too many Americans. Sanctioned online pharmacies like KS International Traders, based in India, have sold hundreds of thousands of counterfeit prescription pills laced with illicit fentanyl to unsuspecting victims across the United States, devastating families and communities nationwide. Today, the Department of State is announcing steps to impose visa restrictions on 13...

Isomorphic Labs – a company using frontier AI for drug design and development – is the latest to receive investment from Sovereign AI UK Taxpayers' Sovereign AI Invests in British-Founded AI Company Redefining How Medicines Are Designed Isomorphic Labs – a company using frontier AI for drug design and development – is the latest to receive investment from Sovereign AI. Investment forms part of a raise by London-based scale-up as Britain’s AI sector continues to accelerate. Isomorphic Labs...

United States Participates in Second APEC 2026 Senior Officials’ Meetings and Ministerial in Shanghai and Suzhou, China The United States is sending a delegation to the second APEC 2026 Senior Officials’ Meetings and Ministerial Meetings in Shanghai and Suzhou, China on May 11-23 to continue advancing America First foreign, trade, and investment policies. U.S. Senior Official for APEC Casey Mace, joined by Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Cyberspace and Digital Policy John R. Mills,...

Partnership will put the UK at the forefront of next generation self-driving technology Government and Wayve Sign Partnership to Accelerate Britain’s Self Driving Future New agreement strengthens UK leadership in automated vehicles. Partnership focuses on shared research to bring forward responsible deployment of self‑driving cars. Deal backs innovative UK scale‑ups and helps make Britain the best place to grow a business. A partnership that will put the UK at the forefront of next...

The 12 winning projects will provide more people with healthier and sustainable active travel options across England Innovative Walking, Wheeling and Cycling Projects Win Share of £1 Million shared cycle schemes, gamified walking campaigns and accessible wheeling apps among 12 winning projects grants of up to £100,000 awarded to small businesses and community organisations investment supports government plans to back entrepreneurship and boost the economy Communities across England will...

New legislation to be announced in the King's Speech on Wednesday will give government the option to bring British Steel into public ownership New Legislation Gives Government Power to Bring British Steel into Public Ownership Government to introduce legislation which would give it the option to nationalise British Steel, subject to public interest test being met. Primary legislation would give Government a route to safeguard UK steelmaking capacity and avoid sudden halt of production at...

Katrina Fama image from MarkATLaw.com Businesses seeking trademark registration in the United States should proceed with caution when approached by aggressive online trademark lawyers promising “guaranteed” results. After filing trademark applications in the United States, it is common to receive large numbers of unsolicited emails from attorneys and trademark agencies claiming they can take over the application, resolve Office Actions, and secure registration of the mark. One of the firms...

Modernising track and train will help improve the passenger experience, while supporting jobs, growth and homes in Britain Multimillion-Pound Competition Drives Cutting-Edge Innovation in Rail Industry rail industry innovation boosted as ninth round of the First-of-a-Kind competition launched with entries aimed at improving passenger experience on the railways government partners with Innovate UK to provide £4.8 million funding to back ambitious new projects in lead up to the creation of...

9,500 more homes and businesses in Essex to receive faster, reliable internet as part of the government’s Project Gigabit roll out Digital Future of Essex Supercharged with 9,500 More Homes and Businesses Getting Upgraded Broadband An extra 9,500 homes and businesses in Essex to receive faster, reliable internet as part of the government’s Project Gigabit roll out. Expansion of gigabit rollout to cover full fibre blackspots in urban areas, as well as the countryside. Openreach will extend...

New Cambridge South rail station opening in June 2026 Next Stop, Cambridge South: New Station's Opening Date Revealed date revealed for opening of new Cambridge South station next month giving direct rail link to Europe’s largest medical research facility and its 40,000 daily visitors backed by £250 million government funding the station will host up to 9 trains an hour to Cambridge alongside further direct services to London, Stansted and Birmingham Airport – boosting access to jobs,...

To what extent will you go to try to study Torah and more so Halachah? The determination of the Gaon of Brisk, Rav Yosef Dov Bear Soloveitchik z”l (1820-1892) to study by Rav Shlomo Kluger z”l (1785-1869) (From the teachings of Maran Rabbeinu Ovadia Yosef ztvk”l)(written by his grandson HaRav Yaakov Sasson Shlit”a)(translated by our dear friend Rav Daniel Levy Shlit”a, Leeds United Kingdom) From Christina Mattison Ebert’s D’rash Designs series It states in Parashat Bechukotai, “If you will...

Businesses see processing times slashed in groundbreaking new trial Businesses See Processing Times Slashed in Groundbreaking Trial New paperless systems shown to significantly reduce processing times, with steps that often take days completed in an hour under pilot conditions UK exporters could see lower costs and faster access to global markets thanks to the innovative tech UK-Japan programme complements schemes launched with Germany and France A pioneering scheme to speed up goods...

North Yorkshire company director disqualified Four-Year Ban for Director in Atherton Scheme Suzanne Harley-Davies has been disqualified as a company director for four years after failing to ensure her companies operated for legitimate corporate purposes Harley-Davies was a director of two companies which supported the Atherton scheme, allowing business owners to walk away from debts by selling their companies for £1 outside of formal insolvency processes The disqualification is the latest...

Businesses urged to take simple steps for smoother trade with the EU UK-EU SPS Agreement - Information for Businesses On 19 May 2025, the UK government and the European Union (EU) agreed to pursue a new Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) agreement. This, together with the Windsor Framework, will make it easier, cheaper and more predictable for goods to move not just between the UK and the EU, but also within the UK itself, including smoother movements from Great Britain to Northern Ireland....

U.S. Coalition Fractures Support for the IMO Global Carbon Tax, Protecting American Economic Interests U.S. diplomats at the 84th session of the International Maritime Organization’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 84) successfully delivered on President Trump’s America First foreign policy by forcing the organization to negotiate on alternative proposals that will not harm American consumers and businesses. By leading discussions at the IMO, the U.S. coalition forced the body...

Joint Statement on the Strategic Dialogue Between the United States and Poland The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and the Republic of Poland on the occasion of the U.S.-Poland Strategic Dialogue. Begin Text The United States of America and the Republic of Poland held the 16th round of the U.S.-Poland Strategic Dialogue April 30 in Warsaw. U.S. Department of State Under Secretary for Political Affairs Allison Hooker and Polish...

New Era of Strategic Partnership: U.S. Advances Investment and Cooperation at Three Seas Summit Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Allison Hooker and U.S. Ambassador to Croatia Nicole McGraw accompanied U.S. Head of Delegation Secretary of Energy Chris Wright to the Three Seas Initiative (3SI) Summit and Business Forum in Dubrovnik, Croatia, April 28-29, 2026. The Three Seas Initiative is a vital forum for accelerating infrastructure development, energy security, and digital...

by Ram ben Ze’ev The Cost of Living Is Not the Cost of Fuel — It Is the Cost of the State People are in the streets of London protesting the cost of fuel, and they are right to be angry—but they are aiming at the symptom, not the cause. The narrative being pushed is familiar: global instability, tensions in the Middle East, supply pressures. These are convenient explanations. They shift blame outward. But the uncomfortable truth is far closer to home. The underlying cost of fuel itself is...

WireNews Announces April 2026 Promotion: 20% Off Annual Sponsored Article Programme WireNews Limited today announced a new limited-time promotion for businesses, agencies, and organisations, offering 20% off its Annual Sponsored Article Programme for the remainder of April 2026. The promotion enables any business or agency to secure a full year of sponsored article placements on the WireNews platform at a significantly reduced rate, providing a cost-effective solution for maintaining...

Partnership aims to boost tip-offs about banned directors still operating in the shadows Insolvency Service Joins Forces with Crimestoppers to Crack Down on Rogue Directors The Insolvency Service disqualifies more than 1,000 directors every year for misconduct including not paying tax and using company money for personal benefit There are currently more than 11,000 people serving disqualification bans in the UK - acting as a director while banned is a criminal offence Members of the public...

Billpayers set to benefit from a stronger energy regulator to ensure they are treated fairly Ofgem Transformed to Strengthen Protections for Energy Consumers Energy regulator Ofgem reformed to introduce stronger protections for consumers Households supported with faster redress if they are let down by their supplier Energy executives incentivised to act in consumers’ best interests Billpayers are set to benefit from a stronger energy regulator, under reforms of its remit set out by the...

The Group Litigation Order (GLO) Compensation Scheme will close to new applications on 31 July 2026, with a view to the scheme concluding on 31 December 2026 Post Office GLO Scheme to Close Following Successful Delivery Redress scheme for group of postmasters who won Horizon court battle in 2019 to close in December. Follows commitment by ministers to resolve all group cases in 2026. Announcement comes alongside closure of scheme for financial losses not caused by faulty Horizon software. ...

Facilitating U.S. Business Investment for Caribbean Port Development Today, the U.S. Department of State convened a roundtable with U.S. maritime industry leaders and Caribbean port authorities to advance commercial diplomacy and safeguard critical infrastructure in the Caribbean. This event underscores the U.S. commitment to strengthening economic engagement and high-quality infrastructure development in the Caribbean port sector. Roundtable participants discussed expanding U.S. private...

Announcing Steps to Impose Visa Restrictions on Family Members or Close Personal or Business Associates of Sinaloa Cartel Affiliates President Trump is using the full power of the United States to eradicate narco-terrorist cartels operating in our hemisphere. Today, the Department of State is taking steps to impose visa restrictions on 75 individuals who are family members or close personal or business associates of persons linked to the Sinaloa Cartel sanctioned under Executive Order 14059,...

Zimbabwe National Day On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I extend my congratulations to the people of Zimbabwe as you celebrate your 46th anniversary of independence. As we look to the future, we recognize the importance of expanding commercial connections and fostering economic opportunity. The United States is dedicated to working with Zimbabwe to overcome barriers to trade and investment, promote transparent business practices, and create an environment where...

Developing countries will be able to respond faster to economic crises through new proposals developed by the London Coalition and driven by the UK government UK Takes Lead in Protecting Developing Countries from Debt Crises New private sector tools strongly supported by the UK government will help resolve sovereign debt crises faster, cutting economic damage in developing countries Proposals build on Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ securonomics by strengthening global economic stability and...

Director presents roadmap for organisation at first public event Graham McNulty, QPM The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) today publishes its Business Plan for 2026-27, setting out how it will invest in intelligence and technology, and strengthen its international partnerships to fight complex fraud, bribery and corruption. Marking the midway point of the SFO’s five-year strategy, the plan builds on a year of significant progress, including deepened international partnerships, updated corporate...

The AA Driving School and BSM Driving School – both of which are owned by the AA – must refund more than 80,000 customers and pay a fine of £4.2 million CMA Orders the AA and BSM Driving Schools to Refund Learner Drivers Over Drip Pricing CMA orders more than £760,000 be repaid to customers – the first time it has used its new powers to secure money back for consumers The AA also fined £4.2 million after a mandatory £3 booking fee was not included in the upfront price – an illegal practice...

Great British Energy – Nuclear signs a contract with Rolls‑Royce SMR to deliver the UK’s first SMRs Great British Energy - Nuclear and Rolls-Royce SMR Sign Contract Great British Energy - Nuclear (GBE‑N) has signed a contract with Rolls‑Royce SMR, formally commencing technology design activities that will enable the delivery of the UK’s first Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) as part of the Government’s clean energy mission. The UK’s first SMR project is estimated to support around 3,000 jobs at...

New Commercial Diplomacy Approach To Bolster Support for American Companies Today, Assistant Secretary of State for Economic, Energy, and Business Affairs Caleb Orr met with U.S. private sector leaders in New York City to discuss the State Department’s ongoing efforts to strengthen U.S. commercial diplomacy. At an event hosted by the Manhattan Institute, Assistant Secretary Orr championed the recent launch of the Commercial Diplomacy Enterprise (CDE) as the latest example of the...

New taxpayer-funded defence investment will help defence businesses grow, by cutting red tape and creating hundreds of well-paid jobs, showing how defence is an engine for growth £50 Million Defence Growth Deal for Plymouth and the South West £50 million taxpayer-funded defence investment is being poured into Plymouth and the South West, making it easier for defence businesses to innovate, creating skilled jobs in the region and boosting UK national security. The Plymouth Defence Growth Deal...

Strengthened UK-Japan trade arrangement slashes red tape for British organic exporters, cutting costs and bureaucracy UK Opens Door to Japan's £1.4 Billion Organic Market British organic food producers will see red tape slashed and the doors opened to one of Asia’s fastest-growing organic markets, Food Security Minister Dame Angela Eagle has announced. Coming into effect today (Wednesday 1 April), the UK and Japan have formally recognised the equivalency of each other’s organic livestock...

Special Envoy Gor Hosts Meeting of the U.S.-Uzbekistan Business Investment Council Today, Special Envoy for South and Central Asia Sergio Gor attended the first meeting in Washington D.C. of the U.S.-Uzbekistan Business Investment Council (BIC) alongside Uzbekistan’s Head of the Presidential Administration Ms. Saida Mirziyoyeva. Speaking at the meeting, Special Envoy Gor stated, “President Trump understands the importance of Central Asia, and especially Uzbekistan, in global commerce and...

Support for Panama’s Sovereignty China’s recent actions against Panama-flagged vessels raise serious concerns about the use of economic tools to undermine the rule of law in Panama, a sovereign nation and vital partner for global commerce. Detentions, delays, or other impediments to the movement of vessels undermine the stability of global supply chains, increase costs for businesses and consumers, and erode confidence in the international trading system. China’s actions against...

Strengthened UK-Japan trade arrangement slashes red tape for British organic exporters, cutting costs and bureaucracy UK Opens Door to Japan's £1.4 Billion Organic Market British organic food producers will see red tape slashed and the doors opened to one of Asia’s fastest-growing organic markets, Food Security Minister Dame Angela Eagle has announced. Coming into effect today (Wednesday 1 April), the UK and Japan have formally recognised the equivalency of each other’s organic livestock...

Matloob Hussain, 49, applied for three Covid Bounce Back loans he wasn’t entitled to and acted as a director while disqualified Disqualified Manchester Director Jailed for Multiple COVID Loan Frauds Matloob Hussain, from Greater Manchester, claimed £150,000 in Covid loans. He was disqualified as a director following a separate investigation in 2021. The 49-year-old was jailed for two years and four months following the sentencing at Manchester Crown Court on 25 March 2026. A Manchester...

Selection of local authorities in England awarded £155,000 each to improve food procurement practices Pupils, Patients and Public Sector Workers to Prosper through Local Food Procurement Pupils, patients and public sector workers across England will benefit from healthier, more sustainably sourced meals, as a selection of councils receive grants to strengthen food procurement in their local communities. Councils including Middlesbrough, Brighton and Hove, Bristol and Cambridge will each...

Director banned until 2033 Businessman Remaining in Spain Despite Prison Sentence Banned as Company Director Jack Mason directed eight companies that were used to move more than £12 million through unauthorised bank overdrafts in 2021 to companies controlled by his associates Scott Dylan and David Antrobus All three were handed prison sentences for breaching freezing orders connected to the overdrafts, with only Dylan having served his sentence so far Mason, who is now based in Barcelona, has...

The Westminster Africa Business Association and South Asian Chamber of Commerce and Industry was in Kampala to explore opportunities UK Strengthens Trade Partnership with Uganda  Ugandan businesses and workers stand to benefit from new partnerships as a major UK business delegation arrives in Kampala this week. Invited by the Rt. Honourable Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja, during her visit to the UK in October 2025, the Westminster Africa Business Association (WABA) and the South Asian...

Five companies now under investigation as the CMA steps up its work to tackle fake reviews and misleading star ratings – and protect people online Fake and Misleading Reviews: 5 Businesses Under CMA Investigation Five companies now under investigation: Autotrader, Feefo, Dignity, Just Eat and Pasta Evangelists Action builds on the CMA’s extensive enforcement in this area – including securing important undertakings from Amazon and Google CEO: “Fake reviews strike at the heart of consumer...

David Marshall, our chief information security officer, has been working with the cyber stars of the future, as part of the Cyber Leaders Challenge David Marshall (left), chief information security officer at Sellafield Ltd with the winner of the Cyber Leaders Challenge The challenge is the national cyber emergency competition for UK university students. David Marshall was one of the judges for the event. He judged one of the regional rounds in Manchester. Following this he judged the...

Taxpayer funded investment will back local talent advancing creative technologies like computer games and virtual reality to drive new products and grow the economy Up to £20 million of UK taxpayer funding for Scotland will turbocharge local innovation in the Tay Cities to create jobs and grow the local economy Investment in local talent will grow the creative industries across Dundee, Perth and beyond to drive discoveries that benefit Scotland and the wider UK Funding comes from £500 million...

Government departments have, for the first time, set individual spending targets for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to deliver over £7.4 billion of taxpayers' funding a year to small businesses by 2028 Small businesses across the country are set to benefit from over £7.4 billion of taxpayer funded Government money a year by 2028 Departments have, for the first time, set individual targets for the amount they will spend with SMEs - boosting economic growth and delivering on the Plan...

New initiative will support local areas to reimagine and revive their struggling high streets High Streets Revived and Children Given Safe Places to Play Communities are set to see their areas transformed through a £319 million investment announced today, as part of the Pride in Place strategy to restore pride and opportunity in neighbourhoods across the country. The investment is delivered through four clear strands: High streets reinvigorated – A £301 million commitment to High Streets...

Investment will upgrade vital Border Force and Customs infrastructure at the port Scotland-France Ferry Link Moves Closer with £3 Million UK Taxpayer Commitment A direct ferry route from Scotland to Dunkirk has today moved a step closer thanks to a £3 million UK taxpayer commitment. Funded through the UK Government’s Growth Mission Fund, the investment will support the upgrade of vital Border Force and Customs infrastructure at the port. It was announced today [19 March] by the Scottish...

389 employers from across the UK named for failing to pay workers the minimum wage to tens of thousands of workers Hundreds of Employers Handed Penalties for Illegally Underpaying Workers Employers told to repay over £7.3 million in wages owed to workers to aid the cost of living for some of the lowest earners. Nearly 400 employers, including well-known brands, face consequences for failing to pay the minimum wage through £12.6 million in penalties. Around 60,000 workers found to have been...

Seven Sisters is one of the country’s most treasured landscapes Iconic Seven Sisters Formally Declared England’s New National Nature Reserve The iconic Seven Sisters have been formally declared England’s newest National Nature Reserve today (Thursday 19th March), acknowledging the unique value of one of the nation’s most loved landscapes. The 1,500 hectare new National Nature Reserve is home to globally rare habitats, including chalk grasslands, heath and floodplain meadows, and wildlife...

State Department Expands Visa Bonds to Combat Illegal Overstay Rates The State Department is expanding its visa bond program to apply to a total of 50 countries on April 2 and will require foreign nationals from these countries to post a bond of $15,000 before receiving B1 or B2 visas for business and tourism in the United States. The bond will be returned to visa recipients who return home in compliance with the terms of the visa and the bond or does not travel. Preventing Illegal Visa...

Farmers, schools and manufacturers could soon cut their energy bills by installing small onshore wind turbines without needing planning permission Lower Bills for Farmers, Schools and Factories Farmers, factories and schools as well as public sector organisations could soon be able to install small onshore wind turbines in England without needing to apply for planning permission Proposals would enable farmers, businesses and schools to reduce their bills, while protecting them against...

New law now in effect strengthening protections for sheep, cows and other farm animals saving famers thousands of pounds each year New Law Comes into Force to Protect Farm Animals from Dog Attacks A new law comes into effect today (18 March) that will see farm animals in England and Wales get stronger protection from dog attacks. The maximum penalty for livestock worrying has increased. Livestock worrying, occurs when a dog you own or are in charge of chases, attacks, or causes distress to...

Hundreds of new UK jobs are set to be created as Nigerian companies scale up their operations, reinforcing Britain's position as a leading global business hub Nigerian companies including LemFi, Kuda, Moniepoint and Fidelity Bank expand UK operations. Major boost to North West economy as Zenith Bank opens new Manchester branch. Twinings Ovaltine opens £24 million Lagos manufacturing facility, ahead of historic Nigerian State Visit this week. Hundreds of new jobs are set to be created across...

The Traffic Commissioner for the North West of England, David Mullan, has taken action against Supreme Minibuses Limited following a Public Inquiry held on 3 February 2026 Transport Manager Removed The company’s PSV operator licence was suspended for one week after serious shortcomings were identified in vehicle maintenance, safety management and compliance systems during a DVSA investigation. Issues included an immediate prohibition issued at annual test for a missing fuel tank filler cap,...