I’m not going to pretend that 2018 has been an easy year. In Scotland and across the UK, the past 12 months have brought home the difficulties of leaving the EU. Brexit has amplified divisions – between political parties, within political parties and … read more
The UK is stepping up preparations for global humanitarian crises in 2019 and harnessing the power of satellite and supercomputer technology to better predict where disasters will strike. International Development Secretary Penny Mordaunt said the UK … read more
£26.6 million investment to build micro robots that can help repair the UK’s vast underground pipe network preventing disruptive roadworks and road closures robots – including flying and underwater versions – will also inspect and maintain oil and ga… read more
Announcement marks the end of the centenary of female emancipation A statue of Emmeline Pankhurst that overlooks Parliament has been upgraded to Grade II* today to commemorate the centenary of women’s suffrage in the UK and the election of the first f… read more
Champion to set ambitious direction to help drive down unnecessary food waste in England. Appointment is key commitment in the government’s recently-published Resources and Waste Strategy. A new Food Surplus and Waste Champion to help drive forward th… read more