Negotiations underway on UK-EU deal to make trade easier, cheaper and quicker, with Northern Ireland at the heart of the talks Businesses in Northern Ireland Urged to Prepare for Smoother GB-NI and EU Trade Negotiations on changes to trading arrangements with the European Union are focused on ensuring Northern Ireland fully benefits, with businesses in Northern Ireland urged to take simple steps to prepare. The government is negotiating a deal that will make agrifood trade wi

Mayside Books Announces Hardcover Edition of 'Love Letter to America' Mayside Books , an imprint of WireNews Limited, has announced the release of a new hardcover edition of its bestselling title Love Letter to America , expanding the availability of the book following strong reader demand for a premium format. Originally released by the Origin of Books in paperback , Love Letter to America  quickly gained attention for its unapologetic reflection on the principles that have

Mayside Books Publishes New Edition of Machiavelli’s 'The Prince' Mayside Books, an imprint of WireNews Limited, has announced the publication of a new edition of Niccolò Machiavelli’s The Prince , featuring an introduction by Ram ben Ze’ev. First written in the early sixteenth century, The Prince  remains one of the most influential works of political thought ever produced. In this concise and uncompromising treatise, Machiavelli examines the realities of power—how it is gai

RAIB has today released its report into a fatal accident at Ickenham London Underground station, 28 March 2025 Ickenham Underground Station Summary At around 22:30 on 28 March 2025, a passenger fell from the platform onto the track at Ickenham London Underground station. Unable to get to a position of safety, the passenger lay on the track undiscovered for around 2 minutes before being struck by an arriving train, which then stopped normally in the platform. R022026 260305 Ic

The final decision follows a consultation on the CMA’s phase 2 interim report B2B Used Car Auction Merger Cleared by CMA The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has today cleared Constellation Developments Limited (Constellation)’s deal – through its British Car Auctions (BCA) business – to buy ABVR Holdings Limited (Aston Barclay), following an in-depth phase 2 investigation led by an independent inquiry group.    BCA and Aston Barclay both offer used vehicle auction ser

A new UK AI research lab will be created to unlock breakthroughs which could transform healthcare, transport, science and everyday technology Taxpayers Fund New Lab to Keep UK in the Fast Lane on AI Breakthroughs New government-backed lab will support transformational AI breakthroughs to be made in UK – with the country’s AI experts invited to pitch their biggest ideas up to £40 million in taxpayer funding for blue sky AI research that UK researchers are perfectly placed to p

British companies developing satellite communications technology are to receive £30 million in taxpayer funding, Space Minister Liz Lloyd announced today, as the UK looks to secure a larger share of a global market worth £40 billion UK Sets Sights on £40 Billion Satellite Communications Market with Fresh Investment The investment, the second round of funding from the UK Space Agency’s Connectivity in Low Earth Orbit (C-LEO) programme, will help UK firms develop cutting-edge c

Events from Scotland Office in partnership with local chambers of commerce in Glasgow, Dundee, Edinburgh and Inverness will 'turn Scottish business export potential into reality' Export Masterclasses to Help Scottish Businesses Forge EU Trade Links Scottish businesses are set to benefit from expert insight and guidance about exporting to the EU at a series of UK Government events this month.  The Scotland Office will host two-day sessions in Glasgow, Dundee, Edinburgh and Inv

With more than 200 PhD placements since 2016, alumni share how the scheme has shaped their research, skills and careers What Do PhDs Think About Our Placement Scheme? PhD students on placement with the Open Innovation Team work on live policy projects, contribute to real commissions and develop skills in communicating evidence beyond academia. Participants gain experience they can take back into research or into future roles across the public, private and third sectors. Hear