UK Government

The UK government’s position on airport expansion and greener aviation

The UK Government has outlined its strategy to balance the need for airport expansion while also staying committed to its promise of sustainability in aviation.

Cloud adoption in government: why it is no longer a digital dinosaur

Mark Shephard, Regional Director UKI, Middle East & Africa Zscaler delves into the world of digital transformation within the UK Government

The future of Britain’s border control after Brexit

There are many questions that surround the control of our border after Brexit — this article will look at the plans set out by the government and the EU and analyse what they mean

More guidance and support needed from Government if Electric Vehicles target is to be achieved

Hybrid speculation causing further confusion and new charging points need to at least quadruple to meet demand from the sale of Electric Vehicles. Colliers International highlights main barriers to meeting Govt targets in inaugural Automotive Viewpoint

The future of electric vehicles

With the Government planning to ban the sale of petrol and diesel, many drivers are concerned about the lack of charging points for electric vehicles

At the frontier of brain tumour research, we must leave no stone unturned

With the Government set to invest an additional £20 million into the research, diagnosis and development of treatments for brain tumours, Dr Ali Hansford elaborates on the need to talk more about how we are going to find the next blockbuster treatments for these devastating diseases

New measures to back British shale gas exploration

A new package of measures to deliver on the government's manifesto pledge to continue supporting the development of British shale gas has been announced today

The public perception of Brexit in 2018

Research from Morgan McKinley reveals that the UK working population are not happy with the Brexit vote, with 58% of professionals wanting another vote to determine the UK’s future

Government to invest in brain cancer research in honour of Tessa Jowell

Government doubles investment in brain cancer research with £40 million 'Tessa Jowell Brain Cancer Research Mission’

Extend vote to 16-year-olds to make democracy open and fair, say AoC and NUS

Fair.Vote campaign brings together individuals and organisations from across the UK and politicians of all parties who believe that democracy should be open and fair

Consumers could face food bills after brexit

Thirty percent of food eaten in the UK currently comes from the EU: post-Brexit trade barriers threaten to disrupt that supply and increase costs for consumers, according to a new report from the House of Lords’ EU Energy and Environment Sub-Committee

MPs participate in photocall at parliament to show support for Fair.Vote campaign

More than 30 MPs participated in a drop-in photocall session at Parliament last Wednesday (2 May 2018) to show support for the Private Member’s Bill launched by Peter Kyle MP, aiming to lower the voting age to 16

Housing Secretary awards funding to reduce rough sleeping

Housing Secretary James Brokenshire awards funding to Greater Manchester, Liverpool and the West Midlands to reduce rough sleeping

Using gas grid to store excess electricity could boost UK renewables

Institution calls for Government support to change pipes and materials to allow excess electricity, in the form of hydrogen, to be stored in the gas grid

The Government Transformation Strategy: One year on

Kevin Cunnington, Director General of the UK’s Government Digital Service (GDS) shares his thoughts on the progress of the Government Transformation Strategy, launched just over a year ago

Thousands of children will benefit from Heritage Schools Programme

The Department for Education has announced a £1.6 million investment into Historic England’s award-winning Heritage Schools programme. The money will allow the scheme to continue...

Government announces new cyber security export strategy to protect UK and allies

International Trade Secretary Dr Liam Fox launched the government’s new Cyber Security Export Strategy (Monday 26 March) to promote the UK’s world-leading expertise and strengthen defence capabilities in the UK and allied countries

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