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Joint statement by Prime Minister Keir Starmer and President Emmanuel Macron on the Strait of Hormuz

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New scheme will increase access to finance for thousands of smaller businesses so they can grow their exports

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,...

Sanctions on Cuban Actors Responsible for Subversive Anti-American Activities Fact Sheet Today, the Department of State is designating five entities and five individuals as part of the Trump Administration’s comprehensive push to end the Cuban regime’s decades-long campaign of political, ideological, and institutional warfare against the United States and to hold accountable those who sustain its operations and profit from the Cuban people’s oppression. The Cuban regime continues to...

Sanctions on Cuban Military Instrumentalities & Other Actors Responsible for Subversive Anti-American Activities For nearly seven decades, the Communist Cuban regime has waged a continuous campaign of political, ideological, and institutional warfare against the United States. Tragically, the Cuban people are the hostages of a brutal and repressive government which disregards their safety and prosperity to advance the Castro regime’s true purpose: serving as an outpost for our adversaries...

Raised standards for recruiting foreign students come amid continued visa abuse. Student asylum claims already down 30% as government action delivers results Universities Face Ban on International Students Over Visa Abuse Universities will be stripped of the right to recruit international students if too many drop out, as the government tightens the screws on visa abuse. New sponsorship rules will introduce a sliding scale of penalties for higher education institutions that fail to recruit...

Targeting Iran’s Digital Asset Exchanges for Terror Finance and Sanctions Evasion Today, the United States is sanctioning Iran’s largest digital asset exchanges and their leadership for supporting the Iranian regime’s terrorist activities and sanctions evasion efforts. These exchanges have enabled the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) to conduct illicit transactions, helped the Iranian regime access international financial systems, and allowed regime insiders to move wealth across...

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...

Assistant Secretary Yeaw Travels to Buenos Aires for Civil Nuclear Energy Conference and Bilateral Meetings Assistant Secretary of State for Arms Control and Nonproliferation Dr. Christopher Yeaw will travel to Buenos Aires, Argentina, May 29 – June 5, 2026, to participate in the Foundational Infrastructure for Responsible Use of Small Modular Reactor Technology (FIRST) Regional Workshop and conduct a series of bilateral meetings with regional counterparts. During his visit, Assistant...

U.S. Continues Maximum Pressure with Sanctions Targeting Iran’s Shadow Oil Economy The United States is taking coordinated action to sever the Iranian regime’s access to the revenue streams that fuel its regional aggression and global terrorism. The Department of State is sanctioning numerous entities, individuals, and vessels that form the backbone of Iran’s illicit oil economy, directly targeting the financial lifelines of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and Iran’s military...

£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...

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...

Termination of Green Card of Cuban National Tied to Communist Regime’s Top Financial Official Today, Adys Lastres Morera, a Cuban national with ties to the communist regime in Havana, was arrested following the Department of State’s termination of her lawful permanent resident (LPR) status, at my direction. Morera is now in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody. Morera is the adult sister of Ania Guillermina Lastres Morera, who was sanctioned earlier this month for her role as the...

The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guyana, Honduras, Panama, Paraguay, and Trinidad and Tobago. Joint Statement by Members of the Shield of the Americas Begin Text: The member countries of the Shield of the Americas express our deep concern with the protests and road blockades aimed at subverting the constitutional order and destabilizing the...

Further U.S. Sanctions on Cuban Regime Elites The Trump Administration continues to take decisive action to protect U.S. national security and deprive Cuba’s communist regime and military of access to illicit assets. Today, pursuant to President Trump’s Executive Order 14404 of May 1, 2026, “Imposing Sanctions on Those Responsible for Repression in Cuba and for Threats to United States National Security and Foreign Policy,” I designated 11 Cuban regime elites and three government...

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...

The Steel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill will take its first step through Parliament today with its First Reading British Steel Nationalisation Bill Passes First Step in Parliament A Bill to grant the Government powers to nationalise steel companies such as British Steel, subject to a public interest being met, will be introduced to Parliament today (14 May), marking an important step towards safeguarding the long‑term future of the UK steel industry. The Bill will have its First Reading –...

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,...

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...

Foreign Secretary announces sanctions against organisations and individuals enabling hostile Iranian activity UK Sanctions Iranian Targets in Response to National Security Threats New UK sanctions target organisations and individuals who threaten international and UK security. Action demonstrates UK commitment to countering Iranian threats to UK national security, regional stability, and the global economy. Sanctions will deter attacks against dissidents overseas and disrupt illicit revenue...

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...

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,...

Joint Statement on the United States – Papua New Guinea Strategic Partnership Dialogue The following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and Papua New Guinea on the occasion of the second United States – Papua New Guinea Strategic Partnership Dialogue in Port Moresby. Begin Text United States Assistant Secretary for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Michael George DeSombre and Independent State of Papua New Guinea Deputy Prime Minister John Rosso met in Port...

U.S. Sanctions Target Cuba’s Military Regime, Elites The Trump Administration is taking decisive action to protect U.S. national security and deprive Cuba’s communist regime and military of access to illicit assets. Today, I designated the following actors under President Trump’s Executive Order 14404 of May 1, 2026, “Imposing Sanctions on Those Responsible for Repression in Cuba and for Threats to United States National Security and Foreign Policy”: GRUPO DE ADMINISTRACION EMPRESARIAL...

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...

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...

United States Cuts Off Billions in Illicit Funding to Iranian Regime The United States exerts maximum pressure across every domain to stop the Iranian regime from threatening American interests and to hold it accountable. Today, the United States is acting against 35 entities and individuals who operate Iran’s covert financial network. Shadow banking networks enable the transfer of tens of billions of dollars to evade sanctions. They enable Iran’s military forces, such as the Islamic...

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...

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...

The First U.S.-UAE AI Acceleration Partnership Interagency Working Group Meeting On March 26, Under Secretary of State for Economic Affairs Jacob Helberg and United Arab Emirates (UAE) Minister of Investment Mohamed Al Suwaidi chaired the first interagency meeting of the U.S.-UAE AI Acceleration Partnership Working Group. The meeting brought together senior representatives from the Departments of State, Commerce, Energy, War, and Treasury, as well as the White House Office of Science and...

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...

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...

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...

More than a million people including the elderly, unemployed, and people living in rural communities have benefited from the combined efforts of government, industry and charities to boost digital inclusion and help more people get online Over One Million Connected Through Government Digital Inclusion Plan First ever government Digital Inclusion Action Plan has already helped more than 1 million people get connected in its first year More than 22,000 devices donated so more people can access...

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...

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...

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 British Ambassador to Honduras, Juliana Correa, held a virtual introductory meeting with Honduras’ Secretary of Finance (SEFIN), Emilio Hernández Hércules UK Ambassador Meets Honduras’ New Secretary of Finance The discussion focused on priorities for economic governance and opportunities for future collaboration. Secretary Hernández Hércules’ agenda focuses on strengthening fiscal responsibility, enhancing transparency, and supporting a stable environment for investment and economic...

Sanctions to Disrupt DPRK IT Worker Schemes Defrauding U.S. Businesses Today, the United States sanctioned two entities and six individuals involved in operations using Information Technology (IT) workers in foreign countries to generate revenue for the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s (DPRK) government. These government-orchestrated schemes systematically defraud U.S. businesses and direct the illicit proceeds toward the DPRK’s weapons of mass destruction (WMD) and ballistic missile...

United States Sanctions Hamas’s Illicit Charity Network Today, the United States is sanctioning four illicit charities that directly fund Hamas militants. These actions expose Hamas’s shameful use of civilian organizations to generate illicit financial support for its military wing, the Izz al-Din al-Qassam Brigades, and disrupt key funding sources that support terrorist activities in Gaza. The Trump Administration will continue to use all available tools to expose and end the deceitful...

A new UK AI research lab will be created to unlock breakthroughs which could transform healthcare, transport, science and everyday technology Taxpayers Fund New Lab to Keep UK in the Fast Lane on AI Breakthroughs New government-backed lab will support transformational AI breakthroughs to be made in UK – with the country’s AI experts invited to pitch their biggest ideas up to £40 million in taxpayer funding for blue sky AI research that UK researchers are perfectly placed to pursue, plus...

America First Leadership in Crop Research Under the Trump Administration’s America First Foreign Assistance framework, the United States continues to strengthen U.S. food systems and secure our nation’s economic and agricultural dominance. A robust and resilient agriculture sector is essential to domestic prosperity, global market stability, and American competitiveness. Today, the U.S. government announced $40 million to support the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center...

The newly-opened Economic Growth and Investment Fund, majority funded by UK Taxpayers, is designed to support companies that offer skilled, well-paid employment opportunities and help them grow New £11M Fund Opens to Support Jobs, Growth and Investment in Port Talbot Businesses in Port Talbot and the surrounding area can now apply to a new £11.78 million fund to create high-quality jobs and attract long-term investment. The newly-opened Economic Growth and Investment Fund is designed to...

A new campaign to provide practical ways for organisations to protect themselves from common online threats Businesses Urged to “Lock the Door” on Cyber Criminals as New Government Campaign Launches New campaign supports business owners to protect themselves against cyber threats to safeguard jobs and growth Cyber threats cost UK businesses £14.7 billion a year, with half of small firms experiencing one in the last 12 months More large firms are taking action, but government wants to...

13,000 apprenticeship and T Level opportunities created by government’s plan to transform school buildings Government Plans to Train Next Generation of Construction Workers Thousands more young people will be given the opportunity to train as bricklayers, plumbers and engineers as the government creates 13,000 apprenticeship and T Level placement opportunities as part of its plan to transform school buildings. As part of the upcoming education estates strategy, construction firms working on...

British jobs and businesses to be supported by enhanced cooperation with China in financial services Landmark Agreements Secured After First UK-China Financial Working Group in Beijing Major commitments boost London’s position as world-leading financial centre. Includes agreements to pursue UK-China cooperation on innovative biodiversity financing, and more efficient cross-border settlement services, supporting trade and investment flows. Minister heralds depth of opportunity for UK...

Government publishes Advanced Nuclear Framework to get pioneering nuclear technology off the ground Government to Unlock Advanced Nuclear to Grow Economy Plans to speed up building of pioneering nuclear technology to power AI boom and grow economy with clean energy Government to recognise most credible advanced nuclear projects to help unlock private investment and get projects off the ground New nuclear projects could create thousands of jobs across the country as part of nuclear “golden...

Barnsley named UK’s first Tech Town – with local schools and college, businesses, NHS and more getting bespoke government support to unleash opportunities of AI Barnsley named UK’s first Tech Town – with local schools and college, businesses, NHS and more getting bespoke government support to unleash opportunities of AI Delivers on town’s ambitions to put AI to work in overhauling public services and business, blazing a trail for the rest of the UK to follow Leading firms including...

The Prime Minister has secured a Scotch whisky tariff cut in China worth £250 million to the UK economy Prime Minister Secures Scotch Whisky Tariff Cut in China Worth £250 Million The Prime Minister has secured a significant win for Scotland’s iconic whisky industry, with China agreeing to cut tariffs on Scotch whisky from 10 per cent to 5 per cent. The deal, signed during the Prime Minister’s visit to Beijing, will be worth £250 million to the UK economy over the next 5 years. China is...

Joint Statement on the Eleventh U.S.-UAE Economic Policy Dialogue The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and the United Arab Emirates on the occasion of the Economic Policy Dialogue. Begin Text: The United States and the United Arab Emirates held their eleventh Economic Policy Dialogue in Abu Dhabi on January 15, 2026. His Excellency Saeed Mubarak Al Hajeri, Minister of State, in the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Under...

Joint Statement on the Third U.S.-Oman Strategic Dialogue The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and the Sultanate of Oman on the occasion of the Third U.S.-Oman Strategic Dialogue. Begin Text His Excellency Sheikh Khalifa bin Ali bin Issa al-Harthy, Under Secretary for Political Affairs at the Foreign Ministry of Oman, welcomed Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs at the U.S. Department of State Allison Hooker and the...

Record number of arrests and raids of illegal workers across the UK including 187 raids in Northern Ireland leading to 234 arrests Immigration Enforcement Raids at the Highest Level in UK History Illegal working arrests and raids have reached the highest level in UK history thanks to relentless activity by the Home Office’s Immigration Enforcement teams. Latest figures reveal the number of raids have soared by 77% in the UK since the government came into power, leading to an 83% rise in...

Targeting Family Members of Maduro’s Corrupt Network Today, the United States is sanctioning seven family members of individuals tied to the illegitimate and corrupt Maduro regime. On December 11, the United States designated Carlos Erik Malpica Flores, a nephew of Nicolás Maduro, and Ramón Carretero Napolitano, a Panamanian businessman who facilitated the continued corruption of the Maduro regime. Today’s sanctions target family members of these two men who have been determined to be...

Businesses and workers affected by changes at Tata Steel’s Port Talbot site will be able to access an extra £22 million in support from the UK Taxpayers Major £22 million uplift in Tata Steel / Port Talbot Transition Board funding. Funds available for the community now total £122 million - £102 million from UK Taxpayers and £20 million from Tata Steel. The additional taxpayer funding could support up to 1,000 more jobs in the local community. Since July 2024, the Tata Steel / Port Talbot...

Strengthening Health Ties with Uganda and Lesotho under the America First Global Health Strategy Today, the United States signed five-year bilateral health cooperation Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the governments of Uganda and Lesotho to advance the American First Global Health Strategy and build resilient, self-reliant, and durable health systems in both countries. In Kampala, the United States and Uganda signed a five-year, nearly $2.3 billion bilateral health cooperation...

Pax Silica Initiative Pax Silica is a U.S.-led strategic initiative to build a secure, prosperous, and innovation driven silicon supply chain—from critical minerals and energy inputs to advanced manufacturing, semiconductors, AI infrastructure, and logistics. Rooted in deep cooperation with trusted allies, Pax Silica aims to reduce coercive dependencies, protect the materials and capabilities foundational to artificial intelligence, and ensure aligned nations can develop and deploy...

Almost one million young people will benefit from learning or employment opportunities as a result of a major £820 million funding package Almost a Million Young People to Benefit from Expanded Support, New Training, and Work Experience Opportunities The funding will create 350,000 new workplace opportunities designed to support young people into employment. Hundreds of thousands more young people on Universal Credit to benefit from dedicated support. Guaranteed jobs scheme to roll out in...

Nationwide takedown of illegal delivery riders leads to over 170 arrests Illegal Delivery Riders Face Removal Following Enforcement Blitz Delivery riders caught working illegally across Britain face being removed following a major operation by the Home Office’s Immigration Enforcement teams. During just seven days of action last month, 171 riders were arrested. Of those, 60 were detained for removal from the UK. The operation saw Immigration Enforcement officers stop delivery riders operating...

Owners of Bitcoin and other digital assets will benefit from greater legal protection thanks to an important clarification to the law UK Among First Countries to Recognise Cryptocurrency as Personal Property New law confirms digital assets like crypto tokens can be recognised as personal property Victims of digital theft and fraud gain stronger protections as legislation passes through the final stages of Parliament Part of Government’s Plan for Change for growth to boost the UK’s reputation...

The UK Space Agency has announced £17 million of taxpayers' money for seventeen UK space projects through its National Space Innovation Programme (NSIP), unveiled today at Space Comm Expo in Glasgow UK Space Agency Invests £17 Million of Taxpayers' Money to Drive Next Wave of Space Innovation This investment will accelerate breakthrough technologies, boost commercialisation, and reinforce the UK’s global leadership in space innovation. The selected projects span five strategic...

Scheme supporting BRIT and Mercury Prize-winning artists begins new funding round Scheme Supporting UK Artists Begins New Funding Round £1.6 million Music Export Growth Scheme to support UK artists to go global opens up to applications Funding criteria strengthened and due diligence process beefed up to build on scheme’s massive success Scheme has led to an estimated £73.5 million return to the UK economy over the last eleven years The Music Export Growth Scheme (MEGS) is back with a fresh...

Scotland’s space sector will receive a major funding boost to accelerate breakthrough technologies and boost commercialisation, the UK Space Agency will announce today at Space-Comm Expo Scotland Scottish Space Innovation Secures UK Space Agency Investment Scottish universities will collaborate with partners nationwide to receive a share of £3.8 million from the National Space Innovation Programme (NSIP), on technologies for secure communications, environmental monitoring, and navigation. ...

Scotland’s £1 billion fishing and seafood sector will need to adapt to new EU changes in the information and data they submit to enable their exports to flow smoothly from the UK Major Changes Coming for the £1bn Scottish Seafood Exporting Industry In Scotland the fish and seafood sector remains a cornerstone of the national economy and lifeline for many coastal and island communities. With seafood exports, accounting for 70% of Scotland’s total seafood industry, the Marine Management...

UKEF support helps Wold Top brewery to expand its exports into new markets Yorkshire Family Brewery Taps into New Export Opportunities with Taxpayer Guarantee Wold Top Brewery is a family-owned business, brewing for over 20 years The business exports to Italy, Sweden, Switzerland and Germany A £200,000 trade loan backed by UK Export Finance and funded by UK taxpayers has enabled continued export growth Driffield-based Wold Top Brewery, which produces a range of beers using local...

East West Rail confirms next phase of construction, boosting Oxford-Cambridge links with more frequent trains, new stations and major economic growth East West Rail Unveils Next Phase for Oxford-Cambridge Growth more frequent trains on the horizon for millions of passengers between Oxford and Cambridge as multibillion pound East West Rail project confirms next steps new rail station set to help serve upcoming Universal theme park in Bedford, as well as improvements planned for several...

Britain’s biggest businesses have joined the Government’s hiring drive to get prison leavers into work in effort to cut crime as part of the Plan for Change Crime-Cutting Jobs Plan Sees Hundreds of Firms Join Hiring Drive Over 300 businesses join efforts to plug labour shortfalls and grow the economy New job matchmaking tool to be rolled out across prisons in England and Wales Employment to help ex-offenders turn backs on crime and reduce reoffending Over 300 top British businesses have...

UK Government 'Brand Scotland' funding helps award-winning producers, including Haddington-based Yester Farm Dairies Limited, debut produce in Spanish stores Exports Boost as Scottish Cheese Sold in Spain for First Time Scotland’s dairy sector is celebrating a major export win with Scottish cheese going on sale in Spain for the first time. In a sales drive backed by a £20,000 Brand Scotland investment, the Scottish Dairy Growth Board, Scottish Development International and importer Iber...

Sanctions Relief that Gives the Syrian People a Chance at Greatness The Department of State continues to deliver on President Trump’s promise to provide the Syrian people with the opportunity for lasting peace and prosperity. Today, I issued a suspension of mandatory Caesar Act sanctions based on the actions taken by the Syrian government following the fall of the al-Assad regime. The suspension of Caesar Act sanctions supports Syria’s efforts to rebuild its economy, restore ties with...

New plan backs researchers to seize on new and developing opportunities to phase out animal tests with specific commitments for the coming years Animal Testing to be Phased Out Faster as UK Unveils Roadmap for Alternative Methods Government vows to phase out animal tests as alternative methods come on stream with new strategy welcomed as ‘ambitious’ and ‘timely’ by animal welfare and life sciences organisations New £75 million funding will help bring forward new testing methods for products...

The government is launching its new Veterans Strategy to transform government support for our heroes and recognise their invaluable contribution across the country Veterans Support Centres to be Rolled Out Across the Country as Transformational Strategy Launched £27m in government funding goes live for local bids, turbocharging network of recognised VALOUR centres. First Veterans Strategy in seven years will transform government support for our heroes and recognise their invaluable contributi...