'It All Adds Up Campaign' Relaunched To Help UK Homes Battle Cost-of-living Crisis This Winter
Ahead of the general elections, the UK government is building on last winter's effect of 80 per cent of UK homes using at least one energy-saving tip from the 'It All Adds Up Campaign'.
Britain Launches £400,000 Fairness Innovation Challenge To Tackle AI Discriminations
The UK government is looking for new innovative "AI Discriminations" tackling ideas from UK companies that can be used in healthcare and open use cases through the Fairness Innovation Challenge.
Government to Invest £30 Million in Innovative Medical Technology for NHS
The initiative, aimed at easing the pressures on the National Health Service (NHS) this winter, encompasses a wide range of groundbreaking solutions, including the expansion of 3D checks for quicker cancer tests and innovative logistics methods involving the use of drones.
UK Govt's Climate Advisers Issue Warning Over Net-zero Shift
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak softening the pace of Britain's net-zero agenda will make its targets harder to achieve while costing people more, his own government's climate advisers said Thursday.
Brits Urge UK Government To Take Down Israeli Flag Amid The Conflict With Palestine
A petition, that calls for the Israeli flag to be taken down from government buildings in the UK, has received over 17,000 signatures.
Activist Arrested After Showering Glitter On UK Opposition Leader
Police in Britain arrested an activist heckler who scattered glitter Tuesday on opposition leader Keir Starmer as he began to deliver a keynote speech at his Labour party's annual conference.
Keir Starmer promises 'decade of national renewal' in Labour speech
Starmer claimed the government was exploiting the country's problems rather than solving them, and appealed to disillusioned Conservative voters to join Labour.
UK Government Invests £89 Million in Cutting-Edge Net Zero Tech to Boost Economy and Jobs
The landmark funding package will support 20 innovative projects, reinforcing the UK's leadership in zero-emissions vehicle (ZEV) technology.
New ONS Study Launched to Collect 'Robust' Winter COVID Data
The UK Health Security Agency has launched a new ONS study to understand the changes in COVID-19 in the winter months and lower the burden of the NHS.
Sunak Confirms Northern Leg of HS2 Will Be Scrapped in Closing Speech
Sunak declared that this move would save 36 billion pounds, which he would reinvest in hundreds of other transport schemes across the country.
Review of UK Regulators Aims to Reduce Post-Brexit Hurdles for Businesses and Root Out 'Bad Practices'
Britain has set the ball rolling for deregulation with the launch of the Smarter Regulation Programme which will review 90 UK regulators across different sectors for 12 weeks, identifying and scraping unnecessary regulations.
UK Government Opens World's Most Remote Marine Science Base on Pitcairn Islands
The new marine science hub, furnished with advanced technology like remote-operated vehicles and underwater video systems, empowers global scientists to study pristine, undisturbed marine ecosystems.
Study Shows British Youths and Women Prone To Digital Poverty
The Digital Poverty Alliance published a report that shows 18 to 34-year-old British youths and women are more prone to digital poverty than 35 to 55-year-old Brits and men, and improving digital skills could save 24,000 lives annually.
Conservative Party Conference Overshadowed by HS2 Rumours
Chairman Jeremy Hunt has already signed off on "reallocating" money from HS2's northern leg to other transport projects, according to reports.
Tory Activists Still Harbour Hopes As UK Election Looms
Britain's grassroots Conservatives braving national railway strikes and the Manchester rain to attend their party's annual conference appeared pragmatic Monday about the electoral realities they face.
UK Space Sector's £65 Million Funding Can Help 'Harness the Power of Space to Improve Lives'
The UK space sector is rejuvenating with a £65 million space innovation funding plan that will support space tech innovations, including future space missions and climate change issues.
New ZEV Mandate to Make UK Automobile Industry 100% Net Zero by 2035
The UK government has announced a ZEV mandate to systematically transition to electric vehicles with a proportionate increase in zero-emission vehicles every year until it reaches 100 per cent.
Over 4,000 UK Homes To Get Better Heating Through £13.9 Million Heat Networks Upgradation Plan
A reported 55 heat networks across the country are being upgraded so that thousands of old and inefficient heating systems in UK homes get lower energy bills ahead of the winter.
UK Government Approves £8 Billion Rosebank Development to Boost Energy Security and Economy
The approval of the Rosebank development follows an extensive regulatory process, including a detailed environmental impact assessment and public consultation. All new projects, including Rosebank, align with the natural decline of the North Sea basin.
Over 30,000 Economically Inactive British Youths to Get Youth Offer Employment Support
Economically inactive British youths can now get employment support through the Youth Offer programme, which will reduce work barriers with assistance like interview coaching.
UK and Washington State Sign Trade Memorandum of Understanding, Strengthening Economic Ties
The MoU, signed today in Seattle, marks the latest step in the UK's strategy to enhance economic ties with the United States at the state level and strengthen the aerospace sector.
NHS Working Group Launched for Life-Threatening Heart Condition Aortic Dissection
An NHS working group of experts and charities are tasked to find out ways to improve the lives of people suffering from life-threatening heart condition aortic dissection in six months.
UK Announces "Transformational" Support to Boost Global Health at UNGA
The new UK funding aims to achieve UN Sustainable Development Goals, bolster Health Security and improve global health around the world.
New Board of Trade to Address Post-Brexit Trade Barriers
A new Board of Trade has been created to boost UK exports in high-growth potential sectors like the fashion retail and food and drink sectors.
Hard-To-Treat Cancers Get £2 Million AI Cancer Research Funding From the UK Government
A two-day event selected four cancer research teams from the leading UK researchers to speed up treatment in hard-to-treat cancers using cutting-edge technology like AI.
UK Government Announces Major Initiatives in Artificial Intelligence Policy
To maintain UK leadership in AI safety and innovation, £100 million was allocated to create the Frontier AI Taskforce, focused on assessing risks at the AI forefront and enhancing public safety and global security.
Government releases updated list of schools with collapse-prone concrete
As of 14 September, another 27 schools were identified as having reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC).
New £1 billion Government insulation scheme could save families £400 a year
The £1 billion investment will provide grants for homes that have low energy efficiency ratings and are in lower council tax bands.
UK plans to ban the American XL bully dogs as Rishi Sunak calls it a 'lethal danger'
American XL bully dogs are a danger to communities and will be banned, Rishi Sunak has vowed after a man was mauled to death.
New BMW investment provides hope for the UK automotive sector as auto investments cross £6 billion
The UK automotive sector is on a recovery path as car manufacturing takes centre stage because of a new BMW investment following Tata, Stellantis and Ford.