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UK leads Europe with contracts for low-cost air defence systems
24 July 10:49
Economy

UK leads Europe with contracts for low-cost air defence systems

The Ministry of Defence has awarded £3.16 million to three suppliers to develop new low‑cost interceptors designed to shoot down drones and other airborne threats. The UK is the first of five European partner nations to award contracts under a joint programme to strengthen air defence.

Chancellor to unlock billions in finance for small businesses
21 July 07:56
Economy

Chancellor to unlock billions in finance for small businesses

The changes will help businesses grow, invest and create jobs across the country, and come ahead of the Chancellor’s Mansion House speech on Tuesday. It delivers on the government’s commitment to make the UK the best place to start and grow a business – ensuring that hard work and ambition are met with the finance to match.

Clean energy project to create thousands of jobs
20 July 23:15
Economy

Clean energy project to create thousands of jobs

Thousands of jobs and billions of pounds are set to flow into the North East, as the government accelerates planning and regulatory approvals for a landmark clean energy project on the River Tyne.

Investment screening powers protect national security and support growth
19 July 22:21
Economy

Investment screening powers protect national security and support growth

The government took action to block or impose conditions on nine transactions between April 2025 and March 2026, while clearing the vast majority of notifications made under the National Security and Investment (NSI) Act, according to the Annual Report published today.

UK launches Call for Input on deepening trade relationships
17 July 20:20
Economy

UK launches Call for Input on deepening trade relationships

The UK has launched a consultation to inform the way we look to shape our future trading relationships with Indonesia, the Philippines, the United Arab Emirates and Uruguay.

Wine giant uncorks clean energy future with mine water heat deal
25 June 23:23
Economy

Wine giant uncorks clean energy future with mine water heat deal

The Mining Remediation Authority has signed a new mine water heat access agreement with Lanchester Wine Cellars Ltd, extending the partnership through to 2044 and marking another significant milestone in the expansion of the technology.

UK and partners strengthen climate resilience in Guatemala
20 June 18:33
Economy

UK and partners strengthen climate resilience in Guatemala

The project focused on the Zunil–Atitlán–Acatenango biocultural corridor. This is an important area for biodiversity, water sources and cultural heritage.

CMA investigates Ryanair over charging parents to sit with children
19 June 17:28
Economy

CMA investigates Ryanair over charging parents to sit with children

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched an investigation into Ryanair over charges that parents must pay to sit with their children on flights.

New taskforce to put AI on UK's frontline
16 June 16:27
Economy

New taskforce to put AI on UK's frontline

British service personnel will be better protected, better informed and more effective on the battlefield as the Prime Minister launches a new Defence AI taskforce – leveraging the UK’s world-class technology industry to prepare the UK for the future of warfare.

UK Connect to Work scheme supports 14,000 participants in first year
14 June 17:13
Economy

UK Connect to Work scheme supports 14,000 participants in first year

Launched last year - and backed by £1 billion over this parliament - the Connect to Work Programme is breaking down barriers to opportunity by helping sick or disabled people, and those with more complex barriers, move out of poverty and into secure employment.

New agreement strengthens UK leadership in automated vehicles
22 May 20:40
Economy

New agreement strengthens UK leadership in automated vehicles

A partnership that will put the UK at the forefront of next generation self-driving technology has been signed by the Government today with one of the country’s leading scale ups.

UK cyber industry continues to grow
20 May 18:42
Economy

UK cyber industry continues to grow

Businesses across the UK are being urged to strengthen their cyber defences, as the government takes action to protect the economy and essential services people rely on every day from fast-evolving cyber threats.

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