News Archive
17/1/2025
Fusion Energy - Shortlist announced for STEP's industry partners
The UK's world-leading programme to design and build a prototype fusion energy plant takes one-step closer to securing major industry partners. UK Industrial Fusion Solutions Ltd (UKIFS) has today announced the shortlisted organisations competing to become Engineering Partner and Construction Partner for STEP (Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production).
17/1/2025
One Hundred Year Partnership agreement between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ukraine
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ("the United Kingdom") and Ukraine, hereinafter referred to as "the Parties". The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ("the United Kingdom") and Ukraine, hereinafter referred to as “the Parties”.17/1/2025
UK and Poland to launch new defence and security treaty in Warsaw
Increased military co-operation to tackle the growing threats facing Europe will be at the heart of a new defence and security agreement launched by the UK and Poland today. Prime Minister Keir Starmer to meet Polish Prime Minister to kickstart new defence and security negotiations to tackle Putin's aggression, smash the criminal people smuggling gangs and secure our energy supplies .17/1/2025
£4.5 billion military boost to Ukraine front line to support UK growth and jobs
UK's steadfast support for Ukraine delivers on this Government's Plan for Change, supporting UK security and growth. A Yorkshire company is to begin production of artillery barrels for the first time in almost two decades to support Ukraine, after a £61 million contract was awarded to BAE Systems.
17/1/2025
Homes England and Invest & Fund boost support for small housebuilders
Homes England and Invest & Fund, a growing development finance lending platform, have announced a significant expansion of their Lending Alliance. This will reinforce their commitment to supporting small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) developers as part of the government's plans to deliver 1.5 million new homes over the next five years.17/1/2025
Next steps for a more efficient immigration system
New measures have been announced today to reduce the reliance of the migration and borders system on taxpayer funding. The proposed changes laid before Parliament today (16 January) will provide the flexibility to increase the maximum fee that can be charged on a range of immigration and nationality products and services.17/1/2025
Rule of Law essential for economic growth, says Attorney General
The Attorney General spoke about the foundational role of the rule of law in delivering economic security at the City of London's Guildhall. The Attorney General Lord Hermer KC delivered a speech at the Guildhall in the City of London, addressing the importance of the rule of law for underpinning economic growth.
17/1/2025
Flu and COVID-19 surveillance report published
Weekly national influenza and COVID-19 report, COVID-19 activity, seasonal flu and other seasonal respiratory illnesses. This bulletin (formally Weekly Winter Briefing) brings together the latest surveillance data, along with the latest public health advice for flu, COVID-19, RSV and other viruses common in winter.17/1/2025
Largest ever national pandemic response exercise to strengthen against future threats
The government's pandemic planning has been stepped up in response to recommendations from the Covid-19 Inquiry Module 1 report. Pandemic planning stepped up with unprecedented exercise between government, emergency services and nations and regions.
16/1/2025
Dingwall And Highland Marts Ltd - Sale 14 January 2025
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd, (January 14th) sold 630 store cattle, 10 adult head of breeding cattle and 130 OTM cattle. Bullocks (442) averaged 391.6p per kg and sold to 600.0p per kg for a 200kg Limousin crosses from Clovullin, Fort William and £2,300 gross for a 580kg Charolais cross from The Cloy, Fortrose.16/1/2025
Half A Million Council Tenants To Lose Right To Buy Houses In England
Right to Buy has been a cornerstone of housing policy in England since its introduction in 1980, and has enabled over two million council tenants to purchase their homes at a substantial discount. The scheme has boosted home ownership and democratised wealth, especially for early buyers, but the long-term failure to replace the homes sold has significantly depleted the social housing stock, driving up the housing benefit bill as a result.16/1/2025
Massive boost for UK motor industry as £50 million investment deal secured
£50 million investment deal between JATCO, Nissan and the UK government secured to build a new manufacturing site in Sunderland. £50m investment deal secured between JATCO, Nissan and UK government to build new manufacturing site in Sunderland.16/1/2025
£30 million to clean up sea travel and turbocharge coastal economies 
Funding will boost growth and create jobs throughout the UK, as well as move towards an era of zero-emission shipping. New government funding will decarbonise sea travel and cement the UK's status as a clean energy superpower.
16/1/2025
Improving police complaint and conduct procedures
A Bill to further improve police complaints and police conduct procedures has been passed by the Scottish Parliament. The Police (Ethics, Conduct and Scrutiny) (Scotland) Bill will ensure allegations of misconduct among police officers and staff are dealt with more transparently and effectively.16/1/2025
Construction output in Great Britain - November 2024
Monthly construction output is estimated to have grown by 0.4% in volume terms in November 2024; this follows an upwardly revised decrease of 0.3% in October 2024. This increase in monthly output came from rises in both new work (0.3%) and repair and maintenance (0.5%).16/1/2025
GDP monthly estimate UK - November 2024
Monthly real gross domestic product (GDP) is estimated to have grown by 0.1% in November 2024 largely because of a growth in services, following an unrevised fall of 0.1% in October 2024. Real GDP is estimated to have shown no growth in the three months to November 2024, compared with the three months to August 2024.
16/1/2025
UK trade - November 2024
The value of goods imports decreased by £0.3 billion (0.6%) in November 2024, because imports from the EU fell while imports from non-EU countries remained stable. The value of goods exports rose by £0.2 billion (0.8%) in November 2024, with a rise in exports to non-EU countries partially offset by a fall in exports to the EU.
15/1/2025
England Heading To Fill Record Numbers of Potholes With New Funding
UK Government pledges funding to fix up to 7 million potholes across the country this year in England. The Scottish Government is responsible in Scotland for funding.
15/1/2025
UK AI sector attracts £200 million a day in private investment since July
An average of £200 million in private sector investment has been funnelled into the UK's world leading AI sector every day since last summer. Monday's AI Opportunities Action Plan prompts more than £14 billion in fresh inward investment across the country.
15/1/2025
