UK invests £33 million in green respiratory inhalers manufacturing to boost economy and create jobs
The UK invests £33 million in Kindeva Drug Delivery for green inhalers, creating jobs and boosting life sciences manufacturing.
Over £14 million funding to innovative farming solutions to make 'net zero UK agriculture' a reality
The UK government has announced the third round of competition to develop innovative farming solutions for the UK agriculture sector.
How will the UK real estate industry go 'digital' in 2023?
The UK government and the major real estate industry players have jointly launched a new group for the digital transformation of UK real estate.
WHO declares that babies should be exclusively breastfed for the first six months of their lives
WHO and UNICEF encourage businesses to allow breastfeeding mothers in the workplace while new mothers speak out about the pressure to breastfeed.
Hydrogen transport projects in North East England awarded £8 million in government funding
Airport vehicles and supermarket delivery trucks are set to benefit from upcoming hydrogen transport projects taking place in Tees Valley.
The UK Space Agency secures £15 million to advance Earth Observation technology
The £15 million funding will be allocated to various project categories, including £75,000 to Pathfinder projects, £250,000 to Fast Track projects, and £3 million to Flagship projects.
Meta starts blocking news in Canada
Meta on Tuesday started blocking Canadians' access to news on Facebook and Instagram in response to a new law requiring digital giants to pay publishers for such content.
Half of the population will have a mental health disorder at the age of 75
In a study analysing 150,000 people in 29 countries, researchers found that half of the world's population will have a mental health disorder by the age of 75.
UK government launches £40 Million 5G innovation fund
UK government allocates a £40 million fund to spark local digital revolutions, unlock 5G benefits and boost innovation across sectors nationwide.
UK railways hit by latest staff walkout
Rail workers in Britain held their latest strike over pay and conditions on Saturday, as more than a year of walkouts on the country's train network grinds on.
UK bank NatWest CEO resigns after Farage 'error'
The chief executive of Britain's NatWest bank, Alison Rose, stepped down Wednesday after admitting a "serious error of judgment" in speaking to a reporter about the banking affairs of arch-Brexiteer Nigel Farage.
British berry sector facing critical challenge amidst rising production costs
The British berry sector is confronting a critical challenge as retailers fail to keep pace with growers' increasing production costs.
UN talks seek to fix 'broken' global food system
A three-day United Nations summit opened in Rome on Monday aimed at tackling a "broken" global food system where millions are starving, two billion are overweight or obese and the planet is suffering.
Operating profits in the grocery retail industry dropped by over 41%
According to CMA, competition in the UK grocery retail industry will keep price increases low, despite food and grocery costs at historically high levels.
'Strong trade unions' necessary says Starmer to Unite Policy Conference
Speaking at the 2023 Unite Policy Conference, the Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer referred to the importance of the TUC's recent victory at the High Court.
Britain moves closer to a disabled people inclusive society with Disability Action Plan
The British government has launched a Disability Action Plan to develop long-term plans for improving the lives of disabled people in consultation with people facing such difficulties.
Will innovative finance tackle the sustainable development goals and save the planet?
The world is halfway to the 2030 deadline of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. As challenges abound, a crucial issue needs attention: how to foot the bill.
Great British Nuclear could take the world away from Russian fuel and secure UK's energy future
The UK government launched the Great British Nuclear on July 18 to develop next-generation nuclear technology, which includes nuclear fuel that will reduce dependency on fossil fuels and provide an alternative to Russian fuel.
PM Sunak appoints leading chief executives to new business council
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has appointed a new business council that brings the chief executives of major companies into the heart of government to help boost the British economy.
Barts Health NHS Trust faces ransomware threats from Russian organisation BlackCat
BlackCat issued a threat to Barts Trust, stating that the organisation had three days to establish contact regarding the cyber attack and data theft.
Government offers pay rises to millions of UK public sector workers
The offer comes amidst a backdrop of widespread strikes across the public sector over the past few months, with the government suggesting pay rises of between six per cent and 6.5 per cent for 2023-24.
UK economy falters as outlook darkens
The UK economy shrank in May on an extra public holiday for the coronation of King Charles III, official data showed Thursday, and as high inflation prolongs a cost-of-living crisis.
UK Government implements pay increases for public sector workers amid strikes
UK government offers pay raises to public sector workers amidst strikes. Junior doctors walk off the job for five days. Concerns were raised about NHS costs and patient care.
UK government commends organisations for supporting the Armed Forces community
Almost 200 organisations have been noticed for their support towards the Armed Forces community. These organisations also set out to employ former Armed Forces personnel.
UK unemployment climbs as inflation weighs on economy
UK unemployment rose back to four percent in the three months to the end of May, official data showed Tuesday, as the economy struggles with stubbornly-high inflation.
Sri Lankan govt asks protesters to return artefacts looted from presidential palace
Several artefacts were looted from the palace during the five-day siege, and now the government wants these items back.
Can the new NCSC's Active Cyber Defence programme enhance the UK's cybersecurity?
The NCSC's Active Cyber Defence programme focuses on transparency, automation, and collaboration to tackle evolving cyber threats and enhance cybersecurity resilience in the UK.
UK government to mandate public disclosure of fuel prices to empower drivers
The UK government is set to require fuel retailers to publicly disclose their prices in an effort to increase transparency and give consumers more control.
Secretary of State breakdowns life sciences growth package worth £650 million
Speaking at the Creating a Scientific Superpower Conference, the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology announced new investment into the treatment of traumatic brain injuries.
Over 50 train stations across South East England to offer 'Pay As You Go' services by the end of the year
South East England will follow London in having contactless payment systems for its train stations by deploying the Pay As You Go service for its passengers.