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New statistics show that foreign investors are 'looking beyond London and the South East'
New statistics on foreign direct investment into the British economy show that investors are 'looking beyond London and the South East' according to Investment Minister Lord Johnson.
Britons increasingly hungry, isolated because they cannot afford food: report
More than 11 million people in the UK faced hunger in the past year, according to research conducted by the food bank charity Trussell Trust.
Britain's mortgage crisis, borrowers to be given 12-month grace period before repossession
Rising costs, affordability concerns, and economic uncertainty impact the housing market, with interest rates now standing at five per cent in the UK, the highest level since April 2008.
Why are 4.39 million workers in the UK taking the freelancer path?
Digital staffing platform, Coople, has provided insight into what are the risks posed to companies who hire freelance staff and the cons of being a freelancer.
Britain and France launch Global Biodiversity Credits Roadmap
Launched at the Summit for a New Global Financing Pact, the new biodiversity credits initiative aims to mobilise finance to support Earth's natural environments.
Britain strengthens its trade ties with the US by signing a MoU with the state of Utah
Utah will become the latest American state to agree to a trade pact with Britain as collaboration is set to commence in areas including fin-tech and aerospace.
Britain and India boost development partnership with new climate and tech investment
Development Minister Andrew Mitchell has recently visited India to attend the G20 Development Ministers' Meeting in Varanasi, which discussed new investments that support a women-led climate-tech fund.
Tech entrepreneur Ian Hogarth to oversee AI research as chair of the Foundation Model Taskforce
Following the announcement of the new Foundation Model Taskforce earlier this year, the government have appointed tech entrepreneur and AI expert Ian Hogarth as chair of the new body.
Britain joins forces with international partners to provide air defence support to Ukraine
Britain, the United States, Denmark, and the Netherlands are committed to supplying Ukraine with "short and medium-range air defence missiles" to bolster resistance against Russia.
New cyber security playbook launched to assist local authorities develop 'connected places' safely
The Department for Science, Technology and Innovation have announced the release of new guidance to help local authorities practice cyber security in the development of "connected places".
OECD Ministerial Council Meeting plans to tackle the world's most pressing challenges
Britain's Technology Secretary has today chaired international talks on the future of technological development.
British ministers attend IISS Shangri-La Dialogue to promote security in the Indo-Pacific
Britain's Defense Secretary Ben Wallace and Foreign Office Minister of State Anne-Marie Trevelyan have attended Asia's "foremost defence summit".
Sunak meets Zelenskyy at European Political Community Summit
Rishi Sunak has underlined Britain's support for Ukraine's future membership of NATO in a meeting with the President of Ukraine at the European Political Community Summit.
Study finds 4,000-year-old evidence of Black Death in Britain
A team of researchers has been able to unearth a strain of bacteria responsible for the infamous Black Death plague that occurred 4,000 years ago.
Britain and India to deepen ties in science, research and innovation
The Minister of State for the Middle East, South Asia and the United Nations, Lord Ahmad, has visited India to further develop the science and technology relationship between the two powers.
British Foreign Secretary flags Latin America's importance for the future of the global international order
British Foreign Secretary James Cleverly has articulated Britain's support for Brazil's permanent membership of the United Nations Security Council.
Social mobility charity outlines checklist to help organisations improve inclusiveness for young people
The Talent Tap highlight ways organisations can help young people bring their voices to the table through a four-point Social Mobility Checklist.
Rishi Sunak meets the Prime Minister of India with UK-India trade deal on the agenda
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has met with Narendra Modi, the Prime Minister of India, at the G7 summit in Japan.
What is Britain's role in the global international order?
As the global international order evolves, the question of Britain's role in the world becomes one of central significance. Accordingly, the House of Lords recently met to discuss the purpose of British foreign policy.
Britain and Japan to build Renewable Energy Partnership as Japanese firms commit £18 bn to British economy
The partnership between Britain and Japan responds to the "current energy crisis and to climate change" with the aim of advancing clean energy technologies. Meanwhile, Japanese firms have committed to investment just shy of £18 billion into the British economy.
Britain second only to United States as destination for space investment
A new report by PwC and the UK Space Agency sheds insight into the significance and growth of the global space sector. It shows Britain as the second most attractive economy for space investment.
OSCE media freedom report highlights 'alarming trend towards authoritarianism'
The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media has presented a her bi-annual report to the OSCE Permanent Council. It highlights concerning trends towards authoritarianism.
Blinken and Cleverly signal foreign policy consensus between Britain and US
In a joint statement following their meeting in Washington, British Foreign Secretary James Cleverly and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken indicated consensus on the conflict in Ukraine and foreign policy approaches to China.
British Foreign Secretary travels to US with Russia-Ukraine war on the agenda
British Foreign Secretary James Cleverly meets US Secretary of State Antony Blinken to discuss the approach of Britain and the US to Ukraine and bilateral international trade.
King Charles set for coronation as British Monarchy faces uncertain future
With King Charles III set to be coronated in May, opinion polls show less commitment to the monarchy amongst young people, raising doubts over the constitutional future of the UK.
Retired Russian commander urges Vladimir Putin to use poseidon torpedoes to destroy UK
These threats were issued as the propagandist Yevgeny Buzhinsky spoke about Russia's military options.
Environment secretary trolled for saying 'cherish' turnips as UK faces food shortage
The UK environment secretary, Thérèse Coffey, is again trending on Twitter after she managed to offend people.
Benedict Cumberbatch might have to pay reparations for family's link to slave trade
The family of famous actor Benedict Cumberbatch may face legal action for their links to the slave trade in Barbados.
Number of UK billionaires rose by 20% in Covid-19 pandemic
The number of billionaires in the UK witnessed a 20% jump when the rest of the country was struggling to cope with Covid-19.
Kwasi Kwarteng lashes out at Liz Truss, says he asked her to 'slow down' tax cuts
Former UK finance minister Kwasi Kwarteng has finally spoken out about his unceremonious exit from Liz Truss' cabinet.