I am proud that the United Kingdom has one of the most vibrant and competitive maritime sectors in the world. We are an outward-looking, global trading maritime nation proud of our maritime history but forward looking and ambitious for our future. Our… read more
Kushil Gunasekera receiving his Commonwealth Point of Light Award from His Royal Highness The Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex Their Royal Highnesses spent time with those honoured by the Commonwealth Points of Light award, the Queen’s Young Leaders Progr… read more
Thank you very much, Jack, and good morning everyone. And let me just say it’s a pleasure to see so many Chinese and British business leaders sitting side by side here today. I think It’s a very real expression of the golden era of relations between o… read more
As China’s economy diversifies, and as the country moves from a heavily industrialised to a knowledge-based, innovation-driven economy, there are ambitions for culture and creative industries to reach 5% of China’s national GDP by 2020. The UK is seen… read more
More than 400 extra cadets will be trained in maritime roles every year thanks to a £15 million funding boost announced by Maritime Minister Nusrat Ghani today (2 February 2018). The investment, which will double the support for young people to £30 mi… read more