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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A state-of-the-art interceptor drone that will be made in the UK and deployed to the front line in Ukraine is set to go on display in Downing Street. A state-of-the-art interceptor drone that will be made in the UK and deployed to the front line in Ukraine is set to go on display in Downing Street.
2026 a new year in Britain, which means two things are guaranteed. Someone will insist "this is the year I get fit," and The government will announce that energy and water prices are rising, again, as though performing an annual ritual to appease the gods of corporate dividends.
Retail sales volumes were down 1.1% in October month-on-month, following 0.7% growth in September. The month saw sales volumes fall across supermarkets, clothing and mail order retailers, as shoppers held off purchases in anticipation of Black Friday discounts.
The NDA group has announced it's working with CX Power as the strategic developer to support the delivery of the green energy hub masterplan at Chapelcross. The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) group has announced it's working with CX Power as the strategic developer to support the delivery of the green energy hub masterplan at Chapelcross, a programme set to transform the region.
Innovators to test earlier interventions to help support children with SEND, backed by government. Researchers, charities, and educators will test ways to use data to identify children's needs early, enabling evidence-based interventions in classrooms and at home to be put in place sooner.
