Thousands of patients from Scotland’s poorest areas to benefit from landmark UK government-funded obesity study

Thousands of patients from Scotland’s poorest areas to benefit from landmark UK government-funded obesity study

Scottish patients placed at the heart of a multi-million pound study of weight-loss medicines.  University of Glasgow, pharmaceutical firm Novo Nordisk and IQVIA, a leading global provider of clinical research services, selected to plan and deliver the research involving 3,000 to 5,000 people from across Scotland.   Findings of the study will provide real-world insight into the lives of people living with obesity and health … Read more

New Town of Culture competition to shine a spotlight on the contribution of towns that tell national story – uk.gov

New Town of Culture competition to shine a spotlight on the contribution of towns that tell national story
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Winning town will receive £3.5 million to deliver a cultural programme in 2028  UK City of Culture 2029 competition also open for applications The contribution of towns across the country will be celebrated through a new UK Town of Culture competition launched by the Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy today.  The UK Town of Culture competition … Read more

Chancellor: Britain will go further and faster on growth with Gulf – uk.gov

Chancellor: Britain will go further and faster on growth with Gulf
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(Issued Sunday 26 October 2025) First visit by a UK Chancellor to the Gulf in six years will focus on trade and investment opportunities that benefit British businesses and working people.  Stronger international partnerships a cornerstone of a growing economy and higher living standards, as outlined in government’s Plan for Change. Deals that drive growth … Read more

Chairs’ statement following 24 October Coalition of the Willing Leaders’ meeting – uk.gov

Chairs’ statement following 24 October Coalition of the Willing Leaders’ meeting
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The Prime Minister and President Macron today co-chaired a virtual meeting of the Coalition of the Willing, attended by President Zelenskyy. Leaders were united in their support for Ukraine, in particular during the challenging winter period, and desire for a just and lasting peace and an end to the bloodshed.  They welcomed President Zelenskyy’s support … Read more

New financial penalties for environmental offences

New financial penalties for environmental offences

Water companies who commit environmental offences could face quicker penalties of up to £500,000, under changes being considered by the government.     A consultation has been launched to expand and strengthen the current range of financial penalties available to the Environment Agency in a bid to clamp down on more offences.   Currently, the Environment Agency struggles … Read more