LONDON, Nov. 21 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The funding will support five groundbreaking projects through the European Space Agency's (ESA) ARTES (Advanced Research in Telecommunications Systems) programme, part of the Directorate of Connectivity and Secure Communications. These projects showcase British expertise in next-generation satellite technologies and strengthen the UK's role in advanced communications. This investment underpins the UK's Industria...
LONDON, Nov. 21 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Better data, stronger enforcement and greater powers are helping the Environment Agency to hold businesses to account, protect the environment and support sustainable growth, Chief Regulator Dr Jo Nettleton has said today (21 November). In her latest report , the Chief Regulator outlines how the Environment Agency's regulatory approach is evolving to meet modern environmental and economic challenges, by prioriti...
LONDON, Nov. 21 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Officers from the Civil Nuclear Constabulary (CNC) Strategic Escort Group (SEG) have been praised after completing a major international operational deployment, ensuring the secure transit of nuclear material to from France to Japan. The officers were deployed throughout the voyage on board the Pacific Heron and Pacific Egret. They were met in Japan by Chief Constable Simon Chesterman, who was hosted by Nuclear...
LONDON, Nov. 21 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: An innovative circular economydealbetween Nuclear Restoration Services(NRS)at Sizewell A and Sizewell C marks a significant step forward in sustainable construction,delivering savings and a major reduction in carbon emissions. The turbine hall at Sizewell A former nuclear power station, Suffolk has been demolished by NRSallowing more than15,000 tonnes of crushed concrete from the turbine alternator plinthsto ber...
LONDON, Nov. 20 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Prime Minister set to arrive in South Africa today ahead of the G20 summit, to drive forward growth and opportunity across the United Kingdom * More than £400million worth of export deals set to be unveiled as Prime Minister delivers for working people at home * Comes as UK expertise lays the tracks for future deals down the line with rapidly growing markets, boosting jobs, opportunity and skills at home i...
LONDON, Nov. 20 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: On 28 October 2025, Jonathan Swales appeared at Laganside Courts and pleaded guilty to one count of making a false statement to the SIA. This is an offence under Section 22 of the Private Security Industry Act 2001. Alongside his suspended 4-month prison sentence, Mr Swales was ordered to pay a fine of £150 and £56 in court fees, totalling £206. This came after Mr Swales was refused an SIA licenc...
LONDON, Nov. 20 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Government'spensionreformshelping toattract major investment deals with3 major pension funds supportingan initial fundraise of£200 millionto invest intheUK's most innovative companiesacrossscience andtechnology firms. * Changes will boost saver returns and drive investment into Britain's fast growing business as part of the government's modern Industrial Strategy. Britain's biggest investors are putting t...
LONDON, Nov. 20 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: A state-of-the-art interceptor drone that will be made in the UK and deployed to the front line in Ukraine is set to go on display in Downing Street. The Octopus drone will be put on display in the House as a constant reminder of Ukraine's ongoing resistance - and the UK's unwavering support - in the face of Russian aggression. The defensive drone was gifted to the Prime Minister by President Zelenskyy during h...
LONDON, Nov. 20 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: More than100 highly skilled jobs will be created in Wiltshire as the UK steps up its domestic manufacturing of drones. STARK's new manufacturing facility in Swindon marks a major expansion of the UK's defence industrial base - creating more than 100 jobs in the first year including in software, electronics and aerospace engineering and helping to make Defence an engine for growth. The purpose-built 40,000 sq ft...
LONDON, Nov. 20 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Thousands of new jobs and billions of pounds of investment in AI announced across the UK as driver of growth - including in Wales, Bristol and London * A new AI Growth Zone in South Wales will create more than 5,000 new jobs for local communities over the next decade, including at former Ford Bridgend Engine Plant * New opportunities for British AI firms to grow and AI innovation to flourish,expanding fre...