Belize, Costa Rica, Finland, Gabon, Kenya, Seychelles, Vanuatu, Portugal, Palau and Belgium sign up to UK-led initiative at the UN General Assembly.
Link: UK creates global alliance to help protect the world’s ocean
Source: Gov Press Releases
Government investing almost £1 million in transport tech start-ups
Tech-focused transport start-ups can bid for a share of almost £1 million in funding.
Link: Government investing almost £1 million in transport tech start-ups
Source: Gov Press Releases
Webinar recording: September 2019
Catch up with the latest news and updates from the Groceries Code Adjudicator (GCA), Christine Tacon.
Link: Webinar recording: September 2019
Source: Gov Press Releases
Twenty three arrests made in people smuggling investigations
There have been 23 arrests made in a series of ongoing people smuggling investigations.
Link: Twenty three arrests made in people smuggling investigations
Source: Gov Press Releases
Civil/crime news: legal guidance to prepare for no-deal EU exit
Comprehensive guidance on GOV.UK is available for UK and EU lawyers to help prepare for leaving the UK on 31 October 2019 without a deal.
Link: Civil/crime news: legal guidance to prepare for no-deal EU exit
Source: Gov Press Releases
Science Minister hails ‘incredible strength’ of UK space industry
A new package of space funding was unveiled today by Science Minister Chris Skidmore at the UK Space Conference
Link: Science Minister hails ‘incredible strength’ of UK space industry
Source: Gov Press Releases
UK and Australian Space Agencies agree to step up cooperation, with the intention to develop a world-first ‘Space Bridge’
The proposed ‘Space Bridge’, borne out of the highly successful ‘FinTech Bridge’ already in existence between the UK and Australia, will unlock greater collaboration between governments, regulators and industry.
Link: UK and Australian Space Agencies agree to step up cooperation, with the intention to develop a world-first ‘Space Bridge’
Source: Gov Press Releases
Top marks as school gets summer makeover from Highways England workers
Pupils have given a group of kind-hearted road workers 10 out of 10 for their decorating skills after arriving back from the summer break to see their school had been given a makeover.
Link: Top marks as school gets summer makeover from Highways England workers
Source: Gov Press Releases
Month-long crackdown to improve road safety on M62
A month of action to improve safety on one of the most important routes across England is starting today (Monday 23 September).
Link: Month-long crackdown to improve road safety on M62
Source: Gov Press Releases
New UK aid support for Venezuelans in desperate need
The UK is significantly increasing its support for vulnerable Venezuelans suffering in the wake of their country’s economic collapse.
Link: New UK aid support for Venezuelans in desperate need
Source: Gov Press Releases