A Northern Ireland charity has been awarded £100,000 to empower other community and voluntary groups to make their voices heard. The programme will have a particular focus on encouraging women’s participation in public forums where decisions are made which affect communities. The Women’s Resource and Development Agency (WRDA), which is based in Belfast, but works … Read more
Maritime operations to monitor Russian activity up 25% across the first seven months of the year. Royal Navy have deployed four warships and naval helicopters to protect UK waters during 21 days of intense operations. Royal Navy warships and helicopters spent 21 days on operations monitoring Russian activity in UK waters and the North Atlantic … Read more
The British Embassy in Asunción is delighted to announce the British Week: 10 years in Paraguay, from Saturday 15 to Sunday 23 August 2026. This special 10-year anniversary edition of British Week will feature events that celebrate British excellence across food, literature, education, business, music, academia and culture, and continue to raise the profile of the UK in Paraguay. We share below … Read more
Deputy Traffic Commissioner Mark Hinchliffe refused the restricted operator licence application made by Valiant Furniture (NW) Ltd, which had sought authority to operate two vehicles. The company’s sole director, Mr S J Urmston, attended a public inquiry held in Haydock on 14 July 2026. The inquiry examined the history of several companies controlled by Mr … Read more
National Grid launches a new £5 million fund to help 5,000 young people who are not in education, employment or training get into work Follows the Prime Minister’s reforms to ensure every young person has a clear route into skilled work and give technical education the respect it deserves Fund will provide practical training, qualifications, mentoring, and … Read more
starting today under 16s can travel on local buses for free this August to help tackle the cost-of-living today’s announcement builds on the £2 bus fare cap which will save millions of people up to a third on the most popular form of transport further measures such as cuts to VAT for children’s meals will … Read more
In the context of the unprecedented wildfires and heatwaves being experienced across Europe as a consequence of the global climate crisis, the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, the Right Honourable Edward Samuel Miliband, and the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Jean-Noël Barrot, reaffirm their shared determination to address this threat. The two Ministers affirm that this summer’s wildfires demonstrated … Read more
Under the Prime Minister’s fundamental changes to the education system, 14-year-olds will be able to get early access to technical education, skills training, work experience and connections with employers Prime Minister to say to students: ‘whether you choose construction, coding or classics, you’ll get the skills you need and be given the respect you deserve’ … Read more
New Tekever AR5 surveillance drones chosen to keep British troops safe through round-the-clock intelligence gathering. Up to £400 million deal will support jobs at Tekever’s UK sites, bolstering Britain’s defence manufacturing base. Investment supports re-industrialisation of Britain, helping to strengthen national security and create growth across the UK. British soldiers will be better protected and more lethal on the battlefield as a new investment of up to £400 million will see the Army equipped with the latest spy drone technology. The new drones … Read more
In 2024 the great city of Glasgow stepped up to save the Commonwealth Games. My thanks go to everyone who made that possible. From my time as Mayor of Greater Manchester, I know the joy live sport can bring to a place. Glaswegians are good fun and will be the warmest hosts to athletes and … Read more
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