LONDON, July 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * UKAEA to fund UK-based post-doctoral Fellows in fusion research * First collaboration established with Singapore's Nanyang Technological University * Partnership marks a major step forward in advancing global collaboration in fusion research and talent development The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) has launched the International Fellowships Scheme, an initiative to help expand the global talent ...
LONDON, July 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The training will spotlight the crucial role journalists play in encouraging climate action. Journalists can spotlight climate change solutions, encourage climate action, and can help their readers and viewers to understand how climate change affects them. Deputy Director of Communications and Public Diplomacy, Sneha Lala, said: The cost of inaction on climate change in Pakistan is $1.2 trillion by 2050. Within ...
LONDON, July 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Recommendations unveiled today by the Defence and Economic Growth Taskforce will build upon 14,000 extra jobs supported by government investment in the defence sector * Comes as Defence Tech company Helsing announces the UK's first Resilience Factory in Plymouth as it accelerates £350m UK investment in Artificial Intelligence * Taskforce report puts forward "Team UK" government and business collabor...
LONDON, July 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Lord Chancellor has approved the appointment, for 3 years from 1 July 2025, of Josephine Maguire as Chair of the Judicial Pension Board. Josephine Maguire is a Trustee of the DH&S Retirement and Death Benefits Plan and the Price Waterhouse Coopers (PwC) Pension Fund. Previously, she was a Pensions Assurance director with PwC and an Executive Director of the Pensions Research Accountants Group. In January, sh...
LONDON, July 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Foreign Secretary announces new funding to make it easier for countries to access UK private sector climate finance and disaster risk insurance, driving UK green growth. * Support comes as senior Cabinet ministers meet City of London leaders to discuss UK financial sector's role in boosting sustainable finance for emerging markets and developing economies. * David Lammy to set out the economic opportunit...
LONDON, July 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The conference will bring together the 14 large retailers, suppliers and industry experts to reflect on changes to the groceries sector, ongoing challenges, support available for suppliers and future priorities. There will also be a session from YouGov taking a closer look at the GCA's 2025 annual survey results. The conference is free to attend, and participants can join online or in person. How to register In...
LONDON, July 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * New reforms to the dental contract will prioritise those with urgent and complex needs, with new measures for those with extreme tooth decay and gum disease * Cements manifesto commitment to deliver 700,000 additional urgent dental appointments every year, and pledge to ramp up preventative care for children's dental health * Newly qualified dentists to work in the NHS for a minimum period, intended to b...
LONDON, July 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Commission's annual survey of public attitudes to charities reveals that in the last year 9% of people received food, medical or financial support from charitable organisations, compared to just 3% five years ago. While demand for such services has risen dramatically, the Commission's research shows that charities themselves are feeling increased financial pressure. Over the same five-year period, the propor...
LONDON, July 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * 5 strategic road schemes and 5 key rail upgrades given government funding - supporting 42,000 jobs, paving the way for 1.5 million new homes as part of the Plan for Change, and rail enhancements will connect 50,000 more people to the rail network * backed by over £92 billion from the Spending Review settlement, the government is delivering the biggest boost to England's transport infrastructure in a generat...
LONDON, July 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Government funded project will develop a mapping tool to direct a mobile greengrocer to visit areas of Liverpool where social housing residents have limited access to fresh, nutritious food. * Work in Liverpool is one of 6 innovative new projects to tackle food inequality receiving government funding. * Projects support government plans to build a fairer Britain, where everyone lives well for longer under the Pl...