Vital R&D work exploring innovation in areas as diverse as human health and cutting-edge computing will be given much-needed long-term certainty under new criteria unveiled by Science Minister Lord Vallance today (Monday 19 May). It will enable and support government departments and…
Piling the pressure on the Kremlin will be the focus of discussions at the European Political Community [EPC] today, after Putin dodged US arranged peace talks in Istanbul yesterday [Thursday]. More than 40 leaders will attend the Tirana summit today,…
Today the following statement was made by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on the humanitarian situation in Gaza. The UK called this meeting alongside Denmark, France, Greece and Slovenia in…
The Prime Minister will today announce an end to Britain’s failed experiment in open borders that saw migration soar to one million a year by ensuring people coming here earn the right to stay in the country. Speaking at a…
Russia’s shadow fleet will be hit with the largest ever sanctions package today, ramping up pressure on Putin and protecting UK and European critical national infrastructure. The Government will today sanction up to 100 oil tankers that form a core…
Armed forces veterans and their families will benefit from improved and targeted healthcare, the government has announced as the nation marks the 80th anniversary of VE Day. A new training programme will ensure NHS staff across the country are supported…
Minister for the Middle East Hamish Falconer made the following statement to the House of Commons on Gaza, expressing his concern for civilians as Israel looks to step up operations against Hamas terrorists. With your permission, Madam Deputy Speaker, I…
Veterans across the UK will have easier access to essential care and support under a new VALOUR system being announced today, as part of the Government’s commitment to renew the nation’s contract with those who have served through the Plan…
A new crackdown on cowboy waste operators will tackle soaring fly-tipping and clean up Britain’s streets, lanes and rural areas, the Government has announced today. Councils will work with the police to identify, seize and crush vehicles of waste…
Foreign nationals who commit sex offences will be excluded from asylum protections in the UK as part of the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill. Tougher border security measures will keep British streets safer, with foreign sex offenders to be…
