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UKAEA and Korea Institute of Fusion Energy sign MOU for remote handling for future fusion powerplants
UKAEA CEO Ian Chapman with teams from KFE and UKAEA’s Culham Campus. The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) and the Korea Institute of Fusion Energy (KFE) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to partner in research...2023-03-27 4057 0 -
UK and Albania outline £4 billion ambition for closer export ties
The Chief Executive of UK Export Finance (UKEF), Tim Reid, met with the Albanian Prime Minster, Edi Rama and Finance Minister, Delina Ibrahimaj, to cement their £4 billion ambition for a closer UK-Albania export relationship. This...2023-03-24 10570 0 -
New support network launched for UK businesses in Southern California as LAEDC report shows UK firms employ more than 52,000 in greater Los Angeles
The initiative comes as the third annual UK Foreign Direct Investment in California report, published by the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation in partnership with the British Consulate General in Los Angeles, confirms that more than 2,300...2023-03-24 8483 0 -
Four young women from across Ghana chosen as Ambassador for a Day
UN Women estimate that globally we will not reach gender equality in the highest positions of power for another 130 years. Across the world, the UK government is working with other nations and civil society organisations...2023-03-17 1581 0 -
UNICEF warns of looming child nutrition crisis in Syria amid 12 years of conflict and deadly earthquakes
 Twelve years of conflict, and the recent deadly earthquakes, have left millions of children in Syria at heightened risk of malnutrition, UNICEF warned today. As the conflict in Syria enters its 13th year on 15 March, hostilities...2023-03-15 1471 0 -
Children’s lives at risk in 11 countries across eastern and southern Africa as cholera cases peak
(C)UNICEF/UN0792847/Malawi Eleven countries in eastern and southern Africa are experiencing an extremely worrying cholera outbreak, with 67,822 cases and 1,788 estimated deaths. However, actual figures are likely higher as limitations in surveillance systems, underreporting, and stigma...2023-03-09 1303 0 -
UK launches new global Women and Girls Strategy on International Women’s Day
Women and girls will be put at the heart of the UK’s international work, with a new strategy that will tackle gender inequality across the globe. Launching on International Women’s Day, the new strategy will set out how...2023-03-08 1455 0 -
UNICEF expresses concern for thousands of children in outer islands following Vanuatu twin cyclones
(C)UNICEF/UN0795693/SharmaUNICEF is preparing to ship its essential emergency supplies from Fiji, in addition to its emergency supplies already propositioned in Vanuatu. These include tents, tarpaulins, education, and health supplies to support immediate response needs on the...2023-03-06 845 0 -
UK and Saudi Arabia sign new agreement during defence minister’s visit
The Secretary of State for Defence the Rt Hon Ben Wallace MP is visiting the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (28 February to 2 March). The Defence Secretary held a number of bilateral meetings, including with HRH...2023-03-02 1086 0 -
Royal Navy ship seizes weapons transiting in the Gulf
Royal Navy ship HMS Lancaster seized weapons from a vessel travelling south from Iran whilst on a routine maritime security patrol on 23 February 2023. A United States fixed-wing Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) platform detected...2023-03-02 863 0
