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Scottish Secretary Trade & Defence Mission to the Indo-Pacific – uk.gov

Scottish Secretary Trade & Defence Mission to the Indo-Pacific
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Trade opportunities and international security will be at the heart of Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander’s programme as he embarks on a week-long visit to the Indo-Pacific region. Mr Alexander will meet government ministers and business leaders across Australia, Singapore and New Zealand. The visit will also see the Scottish Secretary attend two international performances of … Read more

PM meeting with Chancellor Merz of Germany and President Macron of France: 13 February 2026 – uk.gov

PM meeting with Chancellor Merz of Germany and President Macron of France: 13 February 2026
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The Prime Minister met German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron at the Munich Security Conference this afternoon. Addressing the scale of the challenge facing Europe, they reaffirmed their commitment to continue working together, alongside other partners, to enhance our collective defence and security. They agreed that Europe needs to step up and do … Read more

Government publishes Budget Information Security Review – uk.gov

Government publishes Budget Information Security Review
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Government has carried out a Review of Budget information security in light of the events that occurred in the run up to the 2025 Budget Statement  This includes the outcomes and recommendations of the National Cyber Security Centre’s investigation into the publication of the Office for Budget Responsibility’s Economic and fiscal outlook (EFO) and the Cabinet Office’s leak inquiry relating to the 13 November article on income tax in the Financial Times.  All recommendations … Read more

Beavers to be released in South West England in coming weeks – uk.gov

Beavers to be released in South West England in coming weeks
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In the latest milestone for nature recovery, Natural England has approved the release of beavers at two projects in South West England. It follows the first licensed release of wild Eurasian beavers in Dorset last year after a landmark government decision to allow wild beaver release after centuries of absence from our waterways.    Beavers are … Read more

PM call with President Trump of the United States: 5 February 2026 – uk.gov

PM meeting with Chancellor Merz of Germany and President Macron of France: 13 February 2026
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The Prime Minister spoke with the President of the United States, Donald Trump today. On Ukraine, the leaders discussed the ongoing peace negotiations. The Prime Minister expressed his deep concern about Putin’s continued barbaric attacks on innocent civilians, particularly in freezing temperatures. They also agreed on the importance of the deal to secure the joint … Read more

Professor Sue Lanham-New – Department of Health and Social Care – uk.gov

Professor Sue Lanham-New – Department of Health and Social Care
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Professor Sue Lanham-New is Professor of Human Nutrition  at the University of Surrey. She joined the Scientific Advisory Committee for Nutrition (SACN) in June 2010. Making a meaningful contribution  Sue’s research focuses on the relationship between nutrition and bone health, particularly looking at the role of vitamin D and diet. Sue was inspired to join the SACN … Read more

Youth Guarantee gets blockbuster backing to drive support for TV and film jobs – uk.gov

Youth Guarantee gets blockbuster backing to drive support for TV and film jobs
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Pinewood Studios, Europe’s leading studio complex and home to James Bond and the Carry On films, is supporting the Government’s Youth Guarantee. Industry leaders including Netflix, Disney and Vue International met Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden at Pinewood Studios to discuss how they can support more young people into creative roles. More than 4,500 … Read more