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UK GREAT Zone with a strong institutional and business presence at FIDAE 2026 – uk.gov

UK GREAT Zone with a strong institutional and business presence at FIDAE 2026
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With high attendance and outstanding institutional and business participation, the British pavilion, known as the UK GREAT Zone, successfully concluded its presence at FIDAE 2026, establishing itself as one of the most important spaces within the International Air and Space Fair, held in Santiago, Chile, between 7-12 April 2026. Organised by the British Embassy in … Read more

Prime Minister to bring together leaders across public life to drive whole of society response to antisemitism – uk.gov

Prime Minister to bring together leaders across public life to drive whole of society response to antisemitism
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The Prime Minister is convening leaders from across society in Downing Street this morning to call for action on all forms of antisemitism Opening the event, he will call for everyone to stand up and play their part in eradicating hatred Influential representatives from business, civil society, health, culture, higher education and policing will take … Read more

DWP puts disabled people first: Thousands of health staff complete landmark autism and learning disabilities training – uk.gov

DWP puts disabled people first: Thousands of health staff complete landmark autism and learning disabilities training
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Thousands of DWP healthcare professionals completed Oliver McGowan training to better support autistic people and those with learning disabilities as they navigate the benefits system. Marking Autism Awareness Month, the milestone forms part of the Government’s broader commitment to putting disabled people at its heart.   Over 4,000 DWP healthcare professionals have completed part of training designed to transform how … Read more

Benefits system distorts choices at 16 – uk.gov

Benefits system distorts choices at 16
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A new report from the Social Security Advisory Committee (SSAC) finds that the benefit system is influencing post‑16 choices regarding education and training. The perverse effects risk undermining other government policy aims, in particular to reduce the number of young people not in education, employment or training (NEET). The report shows that when a young … Read more

Final Recommendations for the national memorial to Queen Elizabeth II announced to coincide with the centenary of her birth – uk.gov

Final Recommendations for the national memorial to Queen Elizabeth II announced to coincide with the centenary of her birth
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Permanent memorial in central London to include statues of Queen Elizabeth in Garter robes and Prince Philip, The late Duke of Edinburgh, in Naval uniform. A new charity, The Queen Elizabeth Trust, and a Digital Memorial are also launched today. Prime Minister says that Elizabeth II devoted her life to public service during her extraordinary … Read more

Queen Elizabeth Trust launched to strengthen communities across the United Kingdom – uk.gov

Queen Elizabeth Trust launched to strengthen communities across the United Kingdom
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The King will serve as Royal Patron of the newly established independent charity. The Trust will focus on regenerating shared spaces that bring people together. The charity will provide a lasting legacy for the late Queen, who devoted so much of her life to recognising the importance of service to others. A new UK-wide independent … Read more