Sheikh Hasinas departure exposes the fractures in Bangladeshs politics
The interim government must build political consensus to stabilise the economy and improve security. Other countries in the region should take note.
Updated: Thu Aug 08 2024
Surpassing 4 million interactions: how we made collecting data a doddle
How we followed the GDS Service Standard to enable 4 million interactions with businesses.
Updated: Thu Aug 08 2024
An illusion of mercy: Decoding Russias prisoner swap strategy
The prisoner exchange is a victory for diplomacy, but we should not assume that justice has prevailed.
Updated: Tue Aug 06 2024
PM meeting with the Sultan of Oman: 6 August 2024
The Prime Minister welcomed the Sultan of Oman, His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq al Said, to Downing Street this morning.
Updated: Tue Aug 06 2024
PM sets out support package for Southport
Prime Minister Keir Starmer met with local leaders in Southport last week to confirm a package of support for the local community, following the appalling killings and violent disorder that rocked the area earlier this week.
Updated: Mon Aug 05 2024
Does President Ruto have the means to appease Kenyas protestors?
Efforts to co-opt opposition and externalize blame are familiar tools in Kenyan politics, but may be ill-equipped to address the demands of a new youth protest phenomenon and the realities of Kenya's fiscal struggles.
Updated: Fri Aug 02 2024
Prime Minister launches new clamp down on criminal and violent disorder
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has launched a new clamp down on criminal and violent disorder.
Updated: Fri Aug 02 2024
Israels strikes in Iran and Lebanon dont hurt Hamas and Hezbollah much
But they move Israel and the ‘axis of resistance' closer to a wider war - a conflict that each side knows it cannot win.
Updated: Thu Aug 01 2024
New APM Project Management Qualification Learner Study Pack
Association for Project Management has launched its new APM Project Management Qualification Learner Study Pack to support candidates seeking to take the new qualification when it launches in September 2024.
Updated: Thu Aug 01 2024
Our plan to build more homes
New targets will boost housebuilding in areas most in need.
Updated: Wed Jul 31 2024
UK Export Finance helps 650 UK businesses to sell overseas
UK economy and workers have benefited from the government export credit agency's highest level of business since 2020.
Updated: Wed Jul 31 2024
A new SDR should make increased UK defence spending count
While problems with procurement and recruitment may be being addressed, appointing external reviewers to the Strategic Defence Review is a creative way to overcome inter-service rivalry and build on deep experience.
Updated: Tue Jul 30 2024
APM responds to Chancellor Rachel Reeves statement addressing shortfall in public finances.
The Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves has announced the cancellation of several infrastructure and transport projects in the UK as part of a statement addressing the shortfall in public finances.
Updated: Tue Jul 30 2024
What changes are we making to the Minimum Wage?
We're changing the way the Minimum Wage is set so it keeps in line with the cost of living.
Updated: Tue Jul 30 2024
Kamala Harris would bring greater foreign policy experience than most new US presidents
Were she elected president in November, the vice president would likely oversee significant continuity with Biden's foreign policy - except, perhaps, on Gaza.
Updated: Mon Jul 29 2024
PM meeting with President Herzog of Israel: 28 July 2024
The Prime Minister met Israeli President Isaac Herzog in Paris.
Updated: Mon Jul 29 2024
PM meeting with President Kagame of Rwanda: 27 July 2024
The Prime Minister met President of Rwanda Paul Kagame in Paris.
Updated: Mon Jul 29 2024
PM meeting with the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani: 27 July 2024
The Prime Minister was pleased to meet His Highness the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani in Paris.
Updated: Mon Jul 29 2024
KBC Bank NV, London Branch joins UKEF financing scheme
KBC Bank NV, London Branch becomes 10th bank to offer working capital loans accredited by the UK government.
Updated: Fri Jul 26 2024
Netanyahus speech sought bipartisan support by invoking the threat of Iran
Israel's prime minister offered little hope for Americans seeking a swift end to the war - and gave no detail on a dignified future for Palestinians.
Updated: Fri Jul 26 2024
The UK needs an India strategy that goes beyond the trade deal
David Lammy will use his visit to renew momentum on the FTA negotiations, but he should also realize the strategic, economic and symbolic potential of a deeper UK-India relationship.
Updated: Fri Jul 26 2024
The UK needs to move faster on nuclear energy cybersecurity
The country's nuclear energy industry has languished. The new government's plans to revive it provide important opportunities, but cybersecurity needs bolstering.
Updated: Fri Jul 26 2024
Joint action needed across organisations to improve employee wellbeing in the construction sector, experts say
Experts are calling for better strategies and actions from employers across the project profession to promote employee wellbeing for project managers in and beyond the construction sector, after new research explored how project-based firms care for employee wellbeing when implementing modern methods of construction (MMC).
Updated: Thu Jul 25 2024
More than 3.5 billion of central government spend given to small businesses in the last year
Small businesses benefited from an increase of £370 million in central government spend over the last year through Crown Commercial Service (CCS).
Updated: Thu Jul 25 2024
New Great British Energy partnership launched to turbocharge energy independence
Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Energy Secretary Ed Miliband announce first major partnership between Great British Energy and The Crown Estate to unleash billions of investment in clean power.
Updated: Thu Jul 25 2024