News Appointment of Matt Clifford CBE as the AI Opportunities Adviser 13 January 2025 The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) today announced the appointment of Matt Clifford CBE as the AI Opportunities Adviser. Mr Clifford is a leading figure in the technology industry, having served as founder and CEO of various successful technology … Read more
Prime Minister sets out blueprint to turbocharge AI 13 January 2025 UK News and communications The Prime Minister has today set out a blueprint to turbocharge the UK’s artificial intelligence (AI) sector and make the UK a global leader in this transformative technology. In a speech at the AI Summit in London, the Prime Minister … Read more
Growth, Opportunity, and Prosperity for the UK at the Heart of the CMA’s Next Annual Plan London, UK – 13 January 2025 – The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has today published its Annual Plan for 2025/26, setting out its priorities for the year ahead. The CMA’s mission is to make markets work well for … Read more
Over 83,000 Properties Safeguarded by Environment Agency Amidst Recent Flooding Published: January 13, 2025, 4:28 PM London, UK – The Environment Agency (EA) has announced that over 83,000 properties were protected from flooding during the recent heavy rainfall that affected parts of the United Kingdom. The agency’s flood defenses, including barriers, pumps, and embankments, played … Read more
Basingstoke Manufacturer Secures £750k Deal to Power Expansion Across USA, Asia and Middle East 13 January 2025 Basingstoke, UK – Advanced Microwave Technologies (AMT), a leading UK-based manufacturer of microwave power modules, has secured a significant £750,000 investment deal from a consortium of investors. The investment will fuel the company’s ambitious expansion plans across the … Read more
Bird Flu (Avian Influenza): Latest Situation in England Date: 2023-01-13 19:17 Source: UK News and Communications Summary: The UK is currently experiencing an outbreak of bird flu (avian influenza), which has affected poultry and wild birds. The latest situation in England is as follows: Confirmed Cases: As of January 13, 2023, there have been 140 … Read more
Russia has a responsibility to treat prisoners of war and civilian detainees humanely: UK statement at the UN UK statement at the UN Security Council on Ukraine The UK has called on Russia to uphold its obligations under international law and treat prisoners of war and civilian detainees humanely. The call came at a UN … Read more
Chevening Alumni address waste management and pollution at rivers and the Caribbean Sea January 13, 2025 Kingston, Jamaica – Chevening Alumni from across the Caribbean gathered in Kingston, Jamaica, to address the critical issue of waste management and pollution in rivers and the Caribbean Sea. The event, hosted by the British High Commission Kingston, brought … Read more
Joint Statement by Group of Five Defence Ministers – 13 January 2025 Today, the Defence Ministers of the Group of Five nations (France, Germany, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States) met in London to discuss a range of pressing security challenges facing the world. The ministers reaffirmed their commitment to working together to … Read more
UK and Iraq boost cooperation on trade, growth and illegal migration 13 January 2025 The UK and Iraq have today agreed to boost cooperation on a range of issues, including trade, economic growth and illegal migration. The two countries signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) at the UK-Iraq Trade and Investment Forum in London. The … Read more