LONDON, Jan. 31 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister has today visited the Design Innovation Institute in Shanghai to mark the growing impact of British theatre in China - boosting growth and supporting jobs at home. Alongside actress Rosamund Pike and representatives from the National Theatre and Royal Shakespeare Company, the Prime Minister met performing arts students from a local school in Shanghai. Rosamund joined the Prime Minister follow...
LONDON, Jan. 31 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Thank you, Prime Minister Takaichi. My visit comes at a time when geopolitical, economic andtechnological shocks are shaking the world. This matters deeply to the British people - Because these international events increasingly come crashing intoour daily lives. When war overseas drives up fuel prices at home. It's families that feel it first. When supply chains fracture. It is small businesses and worki...
LONDON, Jan. 30 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * First PM visit to China in eight years ends with £2.2 billion in export deals, around £2.3 billion in market access wins andhundreds of millions of investments secured  * Whisky tariffs cut from 10% to 5% in market access boost for iconic distilleries  * Investment wins demonstrate clear economic benefits of pragmatic, clear-eyed relationship with China Billions of pound...
LONDON, Jan. 30 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Applications are now open for experienced professionals to join the Planning Inspectorate as local plan inspectors. This is one of the largest inspector recruitment drives in recent years, at a pivotal moment for planning in England. Applications are made through Civil Service Jobs: * Apply for Band 2 Inspector role * Apply for Band 3 Inspector role About the role Local plans are at the heart of England...
LONDON, Jan. 30 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Thank you, Mr Vice President, The UK welcomes the steps taken by the government of St Lucia to promote human rights, social equity and sustainable development. We welcome St Lucia joining treaties relating to persons with disabilities, children and the environment. We particularly welcome the ruling to strike down "buggery" and "gross indecency" laws, and the Domestic Violence Act (2022). We welcome the positiv...
LONDON, Jan. 30 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Airbus Launchpad will provide SMEs,start-upsand research organisations with access to laboratories,workspacesand testing facilities through a no-cost residency programme. The facility can accommodate over 50 people and aims to strengthen the UK space supply chain while developing homegrown skills and capabilities. The UK Space Agency funding comes from the Space Clusters Infrastructure Fund and was match-fun...
LONDON, Jan. 30 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Green Gravel Kelp Restoration Project Aims to Rewild Britain's Coastline A marine licence has been granted to a pioneering marine restoration initiative led by Newcastle University and the Marine Biological Association to revive native kelp beds along England's northeast coast. The Green Gravel Kelp Restoration Project seeks to combat climate change and biodiversity loss by reintroducing juvenile kelp into the o...
LONDON, Jan. 30 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * 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 young people attended Pinewood Group's "Futures ...
LONDON, Jan. 30 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander said: I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Jim Wallace. Jim was the kind of politician that gives politics a good name. Decent, thoughtful and dutiful he embodied much that is best in our national life. As Scotland's first Deputy First Minister, he helped shape the very foundations of our devolved Parliament. His leadership during those early years set the tone f...
LONDON, Jan. 30 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Enter our competition to Be an Ambassador for a Day The British Embassy in Pristina invites Kosovan girls aged 14 to 18 to take part in this year's Ambassador for a Day competition. This initiative gives young women the chance to explore how diplomacy works, meet inspiring leaders, and gain confidence in their own potential. Why you should apply Women and girls make up half of the world's population and half ...