News Archive
12/4/2024
DASA funding helps Scottish startup develop lightweight, rapid assembly building blocks for Force Protection
QUICKBLOCK's innovative building block system enables the Armed Forces to build defensive structures rated for ballistics and blast protection. DASA funding has helped QUICKBLOCK develop a lightweight, portable structure assembly system, comprised of flat-pack building blocks that can withstand ballistics and blast fragmentation Funded through the DASA Themed Competitions, Take Cover: Phase 2 & 3 Post-contract support from DASA's Access to Mentoring and Finance (A2MF) Team is preparing QUICKBLOCK for future investment and market readiness Protective structures, such as vehicle checkpoints, sangars, barriers and in-field defensive structures, are essential to enhance Force Protection and to keep operational troops safe from harm in the field.
12/4/2024
Dr John Campbell - Pfizer Is 'Deeply Sorry'
Senior executives used social media to promote an "unlicensed" Covid vaccine. Pfizer found to have breached the regulatory code five times.
12/4/2024
Construction Output In Great Britain - February 2024 - New Work Falls - Repair Work Increases
Monthly construction output is estimated to have decreased 1.9% in volume terms in February 2024; this follows a 1.1% increase in January 2024, with the monthly value in level terms at £15,229 million in February 2024. The decrease in monthly output came from decreases in both new work (2.3% fall), and repair and maintenance (1.4% fall); anecdotal evidence from survey returns suggested effects of heavy rainfall led to delays in planned work and decreasing output in February 2024.
12/4/2024
Digital Construction Week Announce The Launch of Digital Construction North
The team behind Digital Construction Week (DCW) is delighted to announce the launch of Digital Construction North (DCN), an intimate one-day event that brings together AECO decision-makers from across the north of the UK. The free-to-attend expo will launch at Manchester Central on 13 November 2024.
12/4/2024
Dr John Campbell - Trickle Of Truth
Multiple studies have shown an increased risk of myocarditis after vaccination with mRNA encoding SARS-CoV-2 spike protein. mRNA vaccines can result in spike protein expression in Muscle tissue Lymphatic system Cardiomyocytes Other cells after entry into the circulation.
12/4/2024
Former Royal Navy ships transferred to Ukraine's Navy arrive in Portsmouth for multi-national exercise
Detecting and disabling sea mines will be critical to ensuring the security of the Black Sea in the long-term. Two Ukrainian minehunter ships, recently transferred from the Royal Navy to Ukraine's navy, have arrived in Portsmouth today ahead of a series of multi-national naval exercises.
12/4/2024
Peter Hill CBE appointed as new Chair of the NDA
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero announces new Nuclear Decommissioning Authority Chair. The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero has today announced that Peter Hill CBE has been appointed as Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) Chair.
12/4/2024
Prime Minister And Veterans' Minister Announce ‘op Prosper' To Boost Veterans’ Employment
The Prime Minister will meet veterans, businesses and charities today to announce dedicated employment support service. Prime Minister to meet veterans, businesses and charities today to announce dedicated employment support service.12/4/2024
GDP Monthly Estimate, UK - February 2024 - Miniscule Growth Better Than A Fall
Monthly real gross domestic product (GDP) is estimated to have grown by 0.1% in February 2024, following growth of 0.3% in January 2024 (revised up from 0.2% growth in our previous publication). Real gross domestic product is estimated to have grown by 0.2% in the three months to February 2024, compared with the three months to November 2023.
12/4/2024
UK Trade - February 2024 - Imports Down Exports Up
The value of goods imports decreased by £0.2 billion (0.4%) in February 2024, because of falls in fuel and chemical imports from non-EU countries. The value of goods exports increased by £0.3 billion (0.9%) in February 2024, with a rise in exports to non-EU countries partially offset by a fall in exports to the EU.
11/4/2024
Wrong For Pensioners To Pay Income Tax? Feat. Cristo Foufas & Narinder Kaur | Jeremy Vine
Millions more pensioners will start paying income tax today, after an 8.5% increase to the state pension, which many had hoped would mean they had more money. However, as the income tax threshold has been frozen it means many more could find themselves paying tax on their income.
11/4/2024
Employers Face £15,000 To £45,000 Fines For Illegal Workers As Border Force Ramps Up
Twelve immigration offenders have been arrested following a Home Office raid on a bedding and mattress factory in the West Midlands. Immigration Enforcement officers descended on the business, acting on intelligence that illegal working was taking place on site.
11/4/2024
Major Accommodation Upgrade Completed At RAF Lossiemouth
A significant improvement to accommodation for hundreds of personnel at RAF Lossiemouth has been completed, following the handover of Peterhead House, the seventh and final of a series of new Single Living Accommodation (SLA) blocks. The seven blocks and accommodation hub, which provides 24-hour social areas for personnel living in the blocks, as well as office space for accommodation staff, were delivered by the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) on behalf of the RAF.
11/4/2024
New Deal For Pub Tenants - Scottish Pubs Code Will Empower Tenants Of Tied Pubs
The Scottish Government is taking action to improve the rights of tied pub tenants across the country. A new Scottish Pubs Code will enable eligible tied pub tenants to sell a guest beer from brands that have small production levels or switch to a market rate lease under which they could purchase products from any supplier.11/4/2024
Working Parents On Universal Credit Set Receive Up To £20,872 A Year In Childcare Support
Parents receiving Universal Credit to receive significant boost to childcare support. Increased support means parents who are keen to get back to work can now claim up to £109 more a month to help cover childcare costs.
11/4/2024
Industry Minister Celebrates Multibillion-pound Green Tech Funding Milestone For UK Aerospace Sector
Industry Minister Alan Mak celebrates the 10th anniversary of the Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) and a landmark £3.6 billion funding milestone. Industry Minister Alan Mak celebrates landmark 10-year anniversary for joint government-industry funded Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI).
11/4/2024
UK Fishing Opportunities Worth Over £970 Million Secured For 2024
Total fishing opportunities worth over £970 million secured for the UK fishing industry for 2024. Fishing opportunities worth over £970 million were secured for the UK fishing industry in 2024, a new report published by the government today (Wednesday 10 April) has revealed.
11/4/2024
UK And Ukraine Sign New Defence Pact
The UK and Ukraine sign a new defence agreement to encourage cooperation on defence and industrial issues. UK and Ukraine sign new arrangement on defence and industrial cooperation.
11/4/2024
Business Is Blooming In East Africa - Uk Suspends Tariff For Flower Exports
The UK has suspended the Global Tariff for cut flowers to increase trade and provide better value for consumers. Thursday 11 April - From today, the UK has temporarily removed export tariffs for cut flowers, with the aim of making trade with the UK easier and cheaper for growers in East Africa and beyond.
11/4/2024
