News Archive

22/11/2025

 
UK backs next-generation satellite communications with £6.9 million investment

The UK Space Agency is investing £6.9 million in satellite technology that will transform connectivity and secure Britain's place as a European space leader.   The funding will support five groundbreaking projects through the European Space Agency's (ESA) ARTES (Advanced Research in Telecommunications Systems) programme, part of the Directorate of Connectivity and Secure Communications.  

22/11/2025

 
Why Britain no longer makes things — and how we rebuild - Richard Murphy

For forty years, we were told that Britain didn't need manufacturing — finance would make us rich.  That experiment has failed.  

22/11/2025

Prime Minister Keir Starmer's remarks on Ukraine ahead of the G20 summit.

Speaking ahead of the G20 summit today, the Prime Minister said, "Today, Ukraine's friends and partners will meet in the margins of the G20 summit to discuss how we can secure a full ceasefire and create the space for meaningful peace negotiations.   We will discuss the current proposal on the table, and in support of President Trump’s push for peace, look at how we can strengthen this plan for the next phase of negotiations.  

22/11/2025

Improving the lives of people with diabetes - Increased access to technologies

A further 2,500 people living with type 1 diabetes are receiving "life changing" access to the latest technologies to help prevent serious health complications.   An additional £6.9 million Scottish Government funding this year is expanding access to closed loop systems, prioritising children and adults who health boards believe will benefit the most.  

21/11/2025

AI to power national renewal as government announces billions of additional investment and new plans to boost UK businesses, jobs and innovation

A major package of new reforms and investment will put AI at heart of government's mission to drive growth, create jobs and spread prosperity across the country.   Thousands of new jobs and billions of pounds of investment in AI announced across the UK as driver of growth - including in Wales, Bristol and London.  

21/11/2025

 
New Sunderland-made Nissan LEAF qualifies for £3,750 discount under government's EV grant in a boost for North East manufacturing

There are now 39 models of electric vehicles eligible for the Electric Car Grant.   drivers will be able to get £3,750 off the Nissan LEAF set to launch early next year as the government's Electric Car Grant expands, making it the fourth manufacturer to offer the full discount.  

21/11/2025 : Local Authority

Highland Council winter road condition and school closure report for 21 November 2025

Maps of the Council's gritting routes by priority and policy are available online at www.highland.gov.uk/gritting The information provided is a summary of reports from operational staff and is intended to give a general indication of typical conditions in each area at a point in time.  It is not intended to imply that any individual route is entirely snow and ice free and drivers must be aware that conditions can change rapidly and make their own assessment of conditions for travelling.  

21/11/2025

Ofgem unlocks early investment for slew of fast-track clean power projects

Great Britain's energy security and clean power ambitions have received a major boost after Ofgem greenlit early construction funding for a number of major electricity transmission projects.    On (Wednesday 19 November 2025) Ofgem approved Early Construction Funding (ECF) requests for the following projects: Eight Scottish Hydro Electric Transmission Plc (SHET) electricity transmission projects.  

21/11/2025

 
Boost for Armed Forces as new laser weapon takes down high-speed drones

MBDA awarded £316 million contract to deliver new DragonFire systems to the Royal Navy from 2027, after achieving UK first in latest testing by shooting down high-speed drones with new laser system.   DragonFire achieves UK first in latest testing, taking down high-speed drones with new laser system.  

21/11/2025

100 new jobs created as drone factory opens in Swindon

Factory will build next-generation uncrewed systems and loitering munitions.   More than 100 highly skilled jobs will be created in Wiltshire as the UK steps up its domestic manufacturing of drones.  

21/11/2025

Solar Grazing in Rural Scotland - A Possible New Chapter for Energy and Farming

Across the Caithness and the wider Highlands, conversations about resilience often circle back to two themes.  They are how we keep our communities powered, and how we keep our land productive.  

21/11/2025

Biggest overhaul of legal migration model in 50 years announced

Illegal migrants and arrivals reliant on benefits face waiting between 20 and 30 years to settle - the toughest in Europe.   The biggest shake-up of the legal migration system in nearly half a century will be launched today, designed to reward those who contribute and play by the rules.  

21/11/2025

Growing a £25 billion industry - Updated strategy launched for life sciences

A new plan to help Scotland's Life Sciences sector become a £25 billion industry by 2035 has been published.   The Scottish Government's refreshed Life Sciences Strategy sets out steps to build the infrastructure and skills needed while harnessing new technologies such as Artificial Intelligence.  

21/11/2025

A fairer pathway to settlement - Big Increases in years to become British Citizen

The Home Secretary's statement setting out significant reforms to the UK's legal migration model.   Madam Deputy Speaker, with your permission I will make a statement on a fairer pathway to settlement for migrants.  

21/11/2025

 
Carrier Strike Group (CSG) makes a stop in the Gulf of Naples

The Royal Navy's flagship HMS Prince of Wales and the Type 45 destroyer HMS Dauntless visited Naples, together with the Norwegian ship HNoMS Roald Amundsen.   The United Kingdom's Carrier Strike Group (CSG) made a stop in the Gulf of Naples, marking a significant moment for Anglo-Italian cooperation in defence and security.  

21/11/2025

Fisheries management plans - Proposals to ensure a sustainable future for demersal fish stocks

The Scottish Government has today published a series of draft Fisheries Management Plans aimed at securing a sustainable future for demersal fish stocks.   These evidence-based plans set out actions designed to support the delivery of sustainable fisheries for current and future generations and are developed in collaboration with the fishing sector.  

21/11/2025

Major pension schemes back £200 million initial fund to scale UK science and tech

Chancellor doubles down on growth as her number one priority ahead of the Budget, as she welcomes major pension funds to Downing Street.   Government's pension reforms helping to attract major investment deals with 3 major pension funds supporting an initial fundraise of £200 million to invest in the UK's most innovative companies across science and technology firms.  

21/11/2025

New resources to tackle unregulated immigration advice

Digital posters and leaflets are now available in three additional languages for regulated organisations, ambassadors, and charities to download and share.   The Immigration Advice Authority (IAA) has updated its range of promotional materials to help advice seekers understand why regulated immigration advice matters, the risks of unregulated advice, and how to report poor or illegal advice.  

21/11/2025

Improving patient care over winter

Initiative will save thousands of ambulance journeys every month.   Almost £1 million is being allocated to help reduce pressures on A&E departments and improve patient flow over the winter months.  

21/11/2025

Full steam ahead: PM to announce £400m worth of deals for trains, planes and submarines as he unlocks major opportunity for UK businesses at G20 summit

Prime Minister arrived in South Africa om 20 November 2025 ahead of the G20 summit, to drive forward growth and opportunity across the United Kingdom.   Prime Minister set to arrive in South Africa today ahead of the G20 summit, to drive forward growth and opportunity across the United Kingdom.