24 universities and colleges awarded investment to boost student places and strengthen UK defence industry

Universities across England awarded a share of £80 million to offer up to 2,500 student places, as well as help build new facilities to support increased capacity growth over the next decade.

• £80 million of grants for institutions to offer 2,500 new student places so more young people can land key jobs in defence.
• Funding will also help build brand new teaching facilities to support the capacity growth over the next decade.
• Boost to defence-related and technical skills will meet industry needs, bolster national security, and deliver on the Strategic Defence Review and Industrial Strategy.

Thousands more young people will be equipped with the skills needed for a career in the defence sector as the Government awards £80 million to 24 universities and colleges across England.

Institutions from Newcastle to Exeter will use the funding to expand the number of places

Speech The UK is deeply concerned about the Ebola outbreak in eastern DRC and neighbouring countries: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Statement by Ambassador Archie Young, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Central Africa.

Location:

United Nations, New York

Delivered on:

9 June 2026 (Transcript of the speech, exactly as it was delivered)

I will make four points focused on: the Ebola outbreak, climate security, the situation in Cameroon, and the impact of the Sudan conflict.

The UK is deeply concerned about the Ebola outbreak in eastern DRC and neighbouring countries. The conflict in eastern DRC makes the Ebola response harder. We urge all parties and the international community to work together to curb the outbreak.

The United Kingdom has allocated over $26 million in new funding for the World Health

Speech We must ensure the voices of those with disabilities are heard, their rights upheld and that they have equal opportunities: UK National Statement at the UN Conference of States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

Statement by Minister of State for Social Security and Disability, The Rt Hon Sir Stephen Timms MP, at the UN Conference of States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities General Debate.

Location:

United Nations, New York

Delivered on:

9 June 2026 (Transcript of the speech, exactly as it was delivered)

As we celebrate the 20th anniversary of its adoption, the UK Government remains strongly committed to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and we continue to make progress towards implementation.

At international level, as co-chair, the UK hosted the Annual General Meeting recently of

Oral statement to Parliament Foreign Secretary statement on the Middle East: 9 June 2026

Foreign Secretary statement on the Middle East and announcement of new sanctions delivered to Parliament on 9 June 2026

Delivered on:

9 June 2026

Mr Speaker, this weekend we saw worrying and dangerous escalation. Lebanese Hezbollah continuing to fire into northern Israel, Israeli strikes against southern areas of Beirut, and the direct exchange of missiles between Iran and Israel - presenting one of the most dangerous moments since the fragile ceasefire was agreed.

Over the past 48 hours we have made clear the need for urgent de-escalation, because a

The full and effective implementation of reinstated UN sanctions on Iran remains essential: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Iran.

Location:

United Nations, New York

Delivered on:

9 June 2026 (Transcript of the speech, exactly as it was delivered)

We meet at a time of heightened tension in the region.

As my Foreign Secretary said, the resumption of conflict between Iran and Israel is in no one’s interest. Both sides must show restraint. 

For over two decades, the international community has sought clarity and assurance about the exclusively peaceful nature of Iran’s proliferation activities.

Instead, Iran has continued to expand its nuclear programme in ways that lack any credible

UK-led Operation Interflex enters new phase of specialist training for Ukraine

June 2026 will mark four years of Operation Interflex, a UK-led multinational training programme that has trained more than 63,000 Ukrainian personnel as infantry soldiers, leaders and instructors.

• The fifth year of the successful and highly valued programme will herald a new phase of specialist training designed to build long-term capability.

• New training framework will incorporate helicopter instructor training, which saw the first trainees graduating last month, as well as other training including medical and engineering.

Today the new phase of the UK’s training support for Ukraine has been announced, which

Companies agree to stronger workers’ rights in clean energy

Offshore wind supply chain companies and trade unions back the government’s Offshore Wind Fair Work Charter.

Workers in coastal towns and industrial heartlands are set to see stronger protections, as offshore wind supply chain companies and trade unions back the government’s Offshore Wind Fair Work Charter.

The deal will mean unions get better access to workplaces and opportunities to speak

Music Talkers Gives Artists the Chance to Feature Their Music on Rolling Stone UK, The Source & Top Publication Websites

Websites available for guest post publication and editorial features.

MANCHESTER, UNITED KINGDOM, June 5, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Music Talkers has announced the expansion of its editorial and guest posting services, offering independent, emerging, and established artists new opportunities to be featured across a wide

PM meets mayors in drive to get Britain building and take on blockers

Mayors from across England will meet with the Prime Minister today (4 June) as the government accelerates its drive to kickstart growth and deliver for working people.

Mayors from across England will meet with the Prime Minister today (4 June) as the government accelerates its drive to kickstart growth and deliver for working people.

Bringing together mayors of all political stripes, the meeting will focus on maximising the

New laws set to modernise aviation and better protect passengers

The Civil Aviation Bill will support airspace modernisation and enhance safety standards for passengers across the UK.

• new laws will modernise UK aviation – supporting redrawing of flight paths for faster, more efficient flights
• it means airlines that don’t compensate cancelled flights, support passengers through disruption or look after disabled people could be fined
• includes measures to fast-track safety rules – keeping pace with new risks, technologies and international developments

Air passengers will get stronger protection of rights around cancellations, delays and passenger support and will enjoy faster travel, thanks to new government laws.

The Civil Aviation Bill, now going through second reading and announced in the King’s

Major expansion of research and treatment for prostate cancer

Government announces over £20 million to improve prostate cancer research and treatment, including improving access to a major trial for Black men.

• More Black men to be invited to join major prostate trial to help find best screening strategy for cancer and tackle inequalities 
• Over £20 million to improve prostate cancer research and treatment, including improving access to TRANSFORM trial for Black men
• Broadening access to less invasive treatments for prostate cancer, to support expansion of the TRANSFORM trial

Men at highest risk of prostate cancer will benefit from research to find the best screening

15 Years in the Making: Cheer Athletics Telford Opens Dream Facility on 10-Year Ketley Anniversary

Cheer Athletics Telford opens its new 8,500-square-foot facility, marking a major milestone and creating new opportunities for athletes.

It’s a dream come true. We believe our athletes deserve the best of the best, and this facility gives them exactly that.”

— Rachael Smart, Owner and Director of Cheer Athletics Telford

TELFORD, SHROPSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, June 2, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Cheer Athletics Telford has officially opened the doors to its new 8,500-square-foot training facility, marking a major milestone in the