Minister of State, Luke Pollard delivers at statement to the House of Commons on Monday 8 September 2025 to launch the Defence Industrial Strategy. With permission, Madam Deputy Speaker, I wish to make a statement on the defence industrial strategy.
How DASA funding and Dstl support helped transform a deployable antenna concept into critical UK defence space capability. DASA funding and Dstl support enabled Oxford Space Systems to develop from concept to a flight-ready deployable wrapped rib antenna technology demonstrator.
the Scottish Affairs Committee’s report, "Scotland’s space sector follow-up: launch" (Third Report of Session 2024–25, HC 671), which was published on 10 September 2025. Scotland is emerging as critical to the UK’s space ambitions, hosting five of the seven developing UK spaceports (e.g., SaxaVord Spaceport in Shetland), positioning it well to offer end-to-end space services—from satellite manufacturing to launch and data usage.
Improved safety measures and increased support for people in crisis will help rail industry prevent and respond to traumatic events. New landmark research reveals the most effective measures to prevent railway suicide tragedies coincides with World Suicide Prevention Day, as Samaritans calls on the public to take action if they think someone might be suicidal.
The International Fund for Ukraine has delivered thousands of drones, missiles, and radars for Ukraine. More than £2 billion of military support for Ukraine has now been secured through the UK-led international fund for priority military equipment to support the most urgent requirements of Ukraine’s Armed Forces.
New UK capabilities will target criminals who profit from child sexual abuse, part of the government’s pledge to halve violence against women and girls. The UK is stepping up efforts to protect children from online sexual exploitation and abuse, part of the Plan for Change.
Water Quality Regulator says “Scotland’s tap water quality is impressive, but more needs to be done to reduce risk”. The Drinking Water Quality Regulator (DWQR) for Scotland’s latest annual report shows that Scottish Water’s compliance with the stringent standards for drinking water remains very high, however there are too many avoidable incidents.
Working people benefit as UK to hold first trade talks with China in 7 years to deliver economic growth. Economic growth to be boosted as the first UK-China Joint Economic and Trade Commission (JETCO) meets since 2018.
Heather Cox Richardson (born October 8, 1962, in Chicago, Illinois) is a distinguished American historian and a Professor of History at Boston College, where her courses focus on the American Civil War, Reconstruction, the American West, and the Plains. In recent times she has gained a huge audience by explaining the current political issues particularly in relation to president Trump.
Dstl and partners are enabling the UK's Integrated Fighting Force by developing underlying technology that will connect platforms and systems. The Strategic Defence Review outlines how armed forces must transform into an Integrated Fighting Force to improve lethality and effectiveness.
Scotland and England have different ways to check the background of new potential employees. Scotland’s Equivalent: Disclosure Scotland & PVG.
First Minister John Swinney has met with the President of the United States Donald Trump at the White House. The 50-minute meeting took place ahead of the US President’s State Visit to the United Kingdom next week, with the First Minister confirming to the President he would attend the State Banquet at Windsor Palace.
US stock market valuations are reaching record levels last seen in the dot com bubble. But whilst a few big tech firms are booming, at the same time the US has record tariffs, inflationary pressures, the dollar falling, debt soaring and and the independence of the Fed under threat.
The number of transport & storage sector firms saying that homeworking continues to be part of their business model has plummeted to 2.8%. That’s the lowest number of any industry sector, says the home delivery expert Parcelhero.
Proposals to further expand and improve the benefits available to unpaid carers in Scotland have been laid before the Scottish Parliament. Among the changes are plans to introduce a new payment worth up to £520 annually for people who care for more than one person – benefiting an estimated 18,000 carers – and to extend eligibility for the Young Carer Grant to 19-year-olds.
Countries that refuse to accept returns of individuals in the UK unlawfully could see the number of visas they are granted cut. The UK could cut the number of visas granted to countries that delay or refuse returns of individuals with no right to remain in the UK.
The First Minister has today flown to Washington D.C. to press for a better deal on Scotch Whisky tariffs that are currently costing £4 million per week.
So now AI is being used by HMRC to scrutinise your lifestyle through your social media. Topics 0:00 HMRC's AI 'Connect' System.
In commercial transport, where time pressures are high and responsibilities wide-ranging, routine tasks can sometimes be rushed or overlooked. However, the walkaround check for commercial vehicles is not just another task—it is a legal requirement and a vital safeguard for public safety.
For the first time, small boat migrants arriving in the UK face being detained and returned to France. For the first time, small boat migrants arriving in the UK face being detained and returned to France.
