Business and Trade Secretary Kemi Badenoch has knocked down barriers to markets worth more than £2.2 billion to UK businesses in her first 200 days in the job – equivalent to over £11 million every day. British exporters regularly encounter obstacles of all kinds – including bureaucracy, red tape, and […]
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PM congratulates Harry Kane on goal scoring record
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has congratulated footballer Harry Kane on becoming England’s highest-ever goal scorer, after he scored his 54th goal in the opening qualifier against Italy for Euro2024 this week. In a video call on Saturday 25th March, the Prime Minister offered the England and Tottenham Hotspur striker […]
New support network launched for UK businesses in Southern California as LAEDC report shows UK firms employ more than 52,000 in greater Los Angeles
The initiative comes as the third annual UK Foreign Direct Investment in California report, published by the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation in partnership with the British Consulate General in Los Angeles, confirms that more than 2,300 UK enterprises have set up in California, sustaining nearly 100,000 jobs. More than half […]
ZAF WINS “ASIAN WORLD-POWER AWARD”
Mohammed Zafran BEM, known as Zaf to many has won another Award in the long list of his illustrious career as a Youth Pioneer. Zaf, who is the UK Goodwill Ambassador for Youth and Community, has been highly instrumental in helping deprived and vulnerable youths to come away from crime […]
Government commits up to £3.5 billion to future of tech and science
The Chancellor of the Exchequer delivered his Spring Budget to the House of Commons, laying out his fiscal plans for the next financial year. As part of his statement, the Chancellor put words into action, pledging almost £3.5 billion to support the government’s ambitions to make the UK a […]
Sector leaders to drive progress on national Dame Barbara Windsor Mission to beat dementia
The UK Government has named two leaders in dementia research to spearhead the ambitious national Mission to tackle dementia, which was launched in memory of the late Dame Barbara Windsor. Hilary Evans is the Chief Executive of Alzheimer’s Research UK, the largest charitable funder of dementia research in Europe. Nadeem […]
Hundreds of thousands of women experiencing menopause symptoms to get cheaper HRT
From 1 April 2023, women prescribed HRT – the main treatment for menopause symptoms – will have access to a new scheme enabling access to a year’s worth of menopause prescription items for the cost of 2 single prescription charges (currently £18.70). As part of commitments to reduce the cost of HRT for […]
Healthcare deal could lead to higher costs for NHS
An initial investigation by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has found UnitedHealth’s £1.2bn deal to buy EMIS could reduce competition leading to worse outcomes for the NHS and ultimately patients and UK taxpayers. The NHS is increasingly seeking digital and data-driven solutions to help improve the delivery of healthcare […]
Temporary border measures to enhance COVID surveillance from China removed
The Heathrow COVID testing surveillance programme delivered by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) will end. The programme was first introduced as a temporary measure in January 2023 to improve COVID surveillance of travellers arriving from China to Heathrow. The aim was to help strengthen the UK’s ability to rapidly […]
Beat the Street game launches in Walsall
Residents of all ages and abilities are invited to get active as a new game gets underway in parts of Walsall. Beat the Street is a free, interactive game that encourages people of all ages to incorporate physical activity into their daily lives by rewarding teams with points and prizes […]