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Thousands more global study and work opportunities for UK students

Bids have opened for the second year of the Turing Scheme, as UK students travelled to over 100 countries across the globe since scheme laun

Leader for a Day 2022, promoting women leadership

British Embassy in Montevideo joins Hace la Fuerza to promote young women professionals.

Australian investors commit £28.5bn in major economic boost for UK

Leading Australian businesses have announced major new investments totalling £28.5 billion in projects across the United Kingdom.

Defence publishes its Zero Tolerance approach to sexual offences

As part of Defence’s commitment to crack down on unacceptable sexual behaviour and sexual offences, a new Zero Tolerance policy has been ann

Oligarchs’ aircraft and ships targeted through new legal powers

New UK government legislation prohibits maintenance on aircraft or ships belonging to sanctioned Russian oligarchs or their businesses.

Businesses urged to boost cyber standards as new data reveals nearly a third of firms suffering cyber attacks hit every week

Government encourages organisations to be vigilant of cyber threats and follow its guidance.

National Highways funding innovative new trial to treat carriageway spillages more quickly

An innovative trial that seeks to treat spillages on England’s major A-roads and motorways more effectively, enabling roads to re-open more

Extra protections for seafarers as government introduces new maritime laws

Measures announced to ensure that all UK ferry operators pay the national minimum wage and ferries are seaworthy.

P&O Ferries: new powers to protect maritime workers

Measures announced include ensuring that all UK ferry operators pay the national minimum wage and ferries are fit for purpose.

COP President meets Pacific leaders to discuss COP26 and the path to COP27

Summary of the meeting for 'The Road to COP27: Pacific Dialogue with UK COP26 Presidency' on 23 February 2022, where COP President Alok Shar