Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) Update The Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) is a collaborative effort between the UK, Italy, and Japan to develop a next-generation fighter aircraft. The programme, which was announced in July 2021, aims to provide these countries with a cutting-edge aircraft that will meet their future air combat needs. Recent Developments … Read more
Transport Secretary announces urgent action to get a grip on spiralling HS2 costs 18 October 2022 Transport Secretary Mark Harper has today announced urgent action to get a grip on the spiralling costs of HS2. The government is committed to delivering HS2, which will provide vital connectivity between London, the Midlands, the North and Scotland. … Read more
New air defence laser engages multiple missiles at once A new air defence laser weapon system has been developed by the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) that can engage multiple missiles at once. The system, known as the Dragonfire Laser Directed Energy Weapon (LDEW), is designed to protect critical infrastructure and military assets from air … Read more
Green growth and security to underpin UK relationships with Indonesia and South Korea The UK is deepening its partnerships with Indonesia and South Korea through a shared commitment to green growth and security. Foreign Secretary James Cleverly travelled to the region to meet with his Indonesian and South Korean counterparts to discuss how to strengthen … Read more
Government issues rallying cry to the nation to help fix NHS NHS Confederation chief executive urges public to ‘play your part’ as health service faces ‘toughest winter ever’ Ministers launch new campaign asking people to help reduce demand on emergency services The government has issued a rallying cry to the nation to help fix the … Read more
Special Representative for Nature appointed in landmark first The Prime Minister has appointed Sir John Lawton as his Special Representative for Nature. This is a brand new role that will champion the UK government’s ambitions for its environmental policies. Sir John is a renowned scientist and conservationist. He chaired the review on the uplands for … Read more
Mimit in Prima Linea on Anti-Counterfeiting: Dedicated Week Begins The Ministry of Enterprise and Made in Italy (Mimit) is launching a week dedicated to anti-counterfeiting, with the goal of raising awareness about this problem and promoting a culture of legality. The initiative, which will run from November 14th to 18th, will see the participation of … Read more
Statement from President Joe Biden Released by The White House October 11, 2022 Today, I am announcing that the United States will provide Ukraine with an additional $725 million in security assistance. This brings the total U.S. commitment of security assistance to Ukraine to more than $17.5 billion since the beginning of my Administration. This … Read more
Remarks by Vice President Harris at a Campaign Event | Lansing, MI September 7, 2023 THE VICE PRESIDENT: Hello, Michigan! Thank you all. Thank you. It’s wonderful to be back here. And thank you for being here tonight. I am so grateful for the introduction from Congressman Dingell, and to be here with Congresswoman Elissa … Read more
Statement from Vice President Kamala Harris Published: March 8, 2023, 10:46 AM EST Source: The White House Full statement: “Today, on International Women’s Day, we celebrate the achievements of women and girls around the world, and we recommit ourselves to the work that remains to achieve gender equality. Progress has been made: Women have gained … Read more