The government has announced an extension to the support provided to UK Horizon Europe applicants until the end of June 2023. Government extends Horizon Europe Guarantee scheme to end of June, protecting funding for UK researchers, businesses and innovators.
The joint missions are the first of their kind, with the aim of full NATO integrated air policing missions in future. Royal Air Force and German Air Force Typhoon jets will be flying joint air policing missions in Estonia for the first time, as the UK prepares to lead NATO's mission in Estonia.
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The Prime Minister and Technology Secretary today launched the government's plan to cement the UK's place as a science and technology superpower by 2030. Bold plan to grow the UK economy, create high-paid jobs of the future, protect our security, and radically improve people's lives through science, innovation and technology outlined the plan will bring every part of government together to meet one single goal: to cement the UK’s place as a global science and technology superpower by 2030.
UK and US worked together to detect and intercept smuggling vessel. Royal Navy ship HMS Lancaster seized weapons from a vessel travelling south from Iran whilst on a routine maritime security patrol on 23 February 2023.
A Royal Air Force Chinook from RAF Odiham has been conducting live firing training at a range in Lincolnshire. A Royal Air Force Chinook from RAF Odiham has been conducting live firing training at a range in Lincolnshire.
The Office for Veterans Affair has announced its intention to publish a Women Veterans' Strategy. Women Veterans' Strategy to be developed by the Office for Veterans’ Affairs (OVA).
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon officially opened a new training college in Glasgow today to mark the beginning of Scottish Apprenticeship Week. City Building's new state-of-the-art training college in Springburn will house up to 250 apprentices across a range of disciplines, providing hands-on training opportunities in plumbing, furniture making, decorating and joinery.
During the visit, the Defence Secretary met his Saudi counterpart HRH Prince Khalid bin Salman. The Secretary of State for Defence the Rt Hon Ben Wallace MP is visiting the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (28 February to 2 March).
UK trains Ukrainian soldiers to operate Challenger 2 tanks as part of ongoing support to Ukraine. Training on UK Challenger 2 tanks for Ukrainian soldiers is continuing at pace in the South-West of England after the UK committed to provide 14 vehicles and accompanying ammunition to support Ukraine's defence.
Teacher unions are balloting members to see if they accept the latest offer. Teachers across Scotland have been offered the largest pay package in over twenty years, with most teachers seeing their salaries rise by £5,200 in April if the new pay offer is accepted.
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) confirmed it will support proposals to expand Automatic Enrolment, enabling millions of people to save more and to start saving earlier. Jonathan Gullis MP's Private Members Bill, backed today by the government, grants two extensions to Automatic Enrolment - abolishing the Lower Earnings Limit for contributions and reducing the age for being automatically enrolled to 18 years old.
£500,000 funding is to be shared amongst four charities to support projects affected by the extreme drought in South Sudan, Kenya and Ethiopia. Christian Aid, Mercy Corps, SCIAF and Tearfund will each receive £125,000 from the Scottish Government's Humanitarian Emergency Fund.
A Caithness-based mortgage adviser is celebrating after passing her final exam to gain the Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning. Kayleigh Ross works at Phil Anderson Financial Services in Wick as a mortgage adviser has passed the Chartered Insurance Institute Exam R06 - Financial planning practice.
Funding to improve Highland roads is being increased by over £14m following a decision made at yesterday's Highland Council budget setting meeting (Thursday 2 March) An additional investment of £12.8M to increase the current capital programme will bring the total budget for the coming year up to £20M. On top of this, new investment of £1.26m in revenue funding has been allocated to create a Rapid Repair Road team to tackle potholes across the Highlands.
Cameras featuring artificial intelligence technology are becoming increasingly available in the marketplace, giving operators the opportunity to improve the safety of their drivers and vehicles, as well as save time and money. The manufacturers of AI dashcams and outside cameras say the big advantage over older camera systems is their ability to detect movement of pedestrians and drivers and capture high-quality images while avoiding irrelevant information.
On behalf of The Highland Council, High Life Highland are delighted to announce that a leading augmented and virtual reality studio, Zubr Curio - who specialise in digital interpretation for museums, galleries, libraries and heritage sites, have been awarded a contract to create additional digital elements for the Tapestry of the Highlands and Islands. Zubr Curio will be creating innovative interactive technology to enhance the physical artwork and the stories within the embroidered panels already being developed as part of the Tapestry of the Highlands and Islands project.
A new pay offer being discussed is A 7% rise covering 2022/23 A 5% rise from this April. A further 2% rise in January 2024, to last until next August.
Britain's CV production in the first month of 2023 represented the best start to a year since 2012, according to the latest SMMT figures, reflecting the green shoots of recovery also emerging in the CV market. Production grew by more than a third in January, reflecting the efforts of OEMs and the supply chain to get back on track following global pandemic-related disruptions.
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