LONDON, Dec. 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * new Renault and MINI models are now eligible for the maximum £3,750 discount, with over 40,000 drivers benefitting from the grant since its launch in July * follows an extra £1.5 billion announced at the Autumn Budget to power up the UK's electric vehicle revolution, saving people thousands and boosting the charging network * includes £1.3 billion for the Electric Car Grant, increasing available f...
LONDON, Dec. 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The British High Commission and South Africa's Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) have announced three major initiatives at this year's Science Forum, held at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research in Pretoria. These include the launch of the UK-South Africa Global Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy Training Programme, the introduction of the Space Ecosystem Development Toolkit (S...
LONDON, Dec. 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Manila, Philippines - The UK and the Philippines marked a key milestone in their climate partnership with the official launch of a new Philippines Country Fund by the UK Partnering for Accelerated Climate Transitions (UK PACT) programme, in Manila. The programme aims to support partner countries in accelerating their low-carbon transitions through targeted technical assistance and capacity-building. In its first ...
LONDON, Dec. 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: A nationwide crackdown on crime and anti-social behaviour this winter has been launched as police, councils and businesses united to protect shoppers, retail workers, and Christmas revellers. To keep communities safe over the busyChristmasperiod, police will use hotspot patrols, quick visible enforcement, and locally tailored approaches, working closely with businesses and community groups to clamp down on&...
LONDON, Dec. 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Scottish universities willcollaborate with partners nationwide toreceivea share of£3.8 million from the National Space Innovation Programme (NSIP), on technologies for secure communications, environmental monitoring, and navigation. Space Minister Liz Lloyd said: We're backing Scotland's brilliant scientists and engineers to develop space technology that makes a real difference to people's everyday lives. W...
LONDON, Dec. 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: MHRA Foreword I had the great pleasure of meeting Chris Kessler recently and I am so grateful to him for his bravery and eloquence in sharing his son Charlie's story. This is a story of breakthrough medical advances giving the hope of a happy and healthy life to children like Charlie, when in previous generations they would have had few if any successful treatment options. It highlights the crucial role that we c...
LONDON, Dec. 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Steel cutting ceremony at Appledore site marks start of the Fleet Solid Support (FSS) build programme for the Royal Fleet Auxiliary. * RFA Resurgent was named at the ceremony by Commodore RFA, Cmdre Sam Shattock. * Follows £115 million direct investment into four UK shipyards, including Harland & Wolff Belfast, creating 1,200 skilled jobs and deliver on the government's Plan for Change. Constructio...
LONDON, Dec. 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Simon Hawkins, the Environment Agency's director of operations for South East and East of England, and Robin Rogers, director for economy and place at Oxfordshire County Council, said: Agencies have been working closely together to monitor the potential community and environment impacts from the illegal Kidlington waste dump, manage any risks. They have agreed a strategic objective to look at all options for clea...
LONDON, Dec. 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Speaking at the NATO Foreign Minister's Meeting in Brussels today (Wednesday 3 December), the Foreign Secretary pledged £10million to the Ukraine Humanitarian Fund. The Foreign Secretary said: NATO is at the heart of UK's security and that this why I am here today. Our partnerships abroad make us stronger at home. We are here to affirm our strong support for Ukraine and for a j...
LONDON, Dec. 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Fraudsters and debtors face tough consequences including direct deductions from bank accounts as the Public Authorities (Fraud, Error, and Recovery) Act receives Royal Assent today. * New powers to investigate fraud, identify benefit overpayments and recover debts expected to save £1.5 billion by 2030, as part of wider action to save £14.6 billion by 2031. * Measures restore fairness in the social secu...