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

Aviation Week by Informa’s Engine Leasing, Trading & Finance Europe Will be Held in London on June 10-11

Aviation Week by Informa

Engine Leasing, Trading & Finance Europe

The event is part of Aviation Week’s AeroEngines series with annual conferences and exhibitions in Europe and Asia-Pacific, as well as the Americas

For over two decades, ELTF is the leading European event where industry leaders share knowledge, make deals and network in an intimate setting.”

— Helen Curl, Vice President of Events for Aviation Week by Informa

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, June 2, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The global aero engine leasing and trading community will gather in London for Aviation Week by Informa's Engine Leasing, Trading & Finance Europe (ELTF), June 10-11 at the Hilton

Polar Announces Landmark €800 Million Nordic Bond Issue to Accelerate European AI Infrastructure Expansion

Transaction is the largest of its kind in the Nordic bond market

This transaction represents a major milestone for Polar and reflects the scale, quality, and strategic positioning of the platform.”

— Andy Hayes CEO

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, June 1, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Polar Data Centres ("Polar"), a leading European developer, owner and operator of AI-ready data centre infrastructure, today announced the

Sciensus & One Heart Clinic launch home-based ECG service for private cancer patients funded by private medical insurers

New partnership expands access to cardiac monitoring, enabling more patients to receive cancer treatment at home

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, June 1, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Sciensus, one of the UK’s largest private provider of systemic anticancer treatment at home (SACT), and One Heart Clinic, a cardiac specialty group comprised of world-class cardiologists from leading

Top 10 Inspirational Keynote Speakers to Motivate Conference Audiences In 2026

Top 10 Inspirational Keynote Speakers to Motivate Conference Audiences In 2026

Official 2026 review uses corporate event feedback to identify speakers helping organisations build resilience, leadership and audience engagement.

LONDON, GREATER LONDON, ENGLAND, UNITED KINGDOM, June 1, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Inspirational Leadership Speakers Agency has released its official review of the Top 10 Inspirational Keynote Speakers In 2026, using published speaker ranking data, client feedback and

Plan to toughen protections for subsea internet cables: Liz Lloyd's speech at RUSI

Speaking at the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) on Friday 29 May 2026, telecoms minister Liz Lloyd set out plans to consult on tougher fines and prison sentences for those who damage subsea infrastructure essential for UK internet access.

Location:

Royal United Services Institute

Delivered on:

29 May 2026 (Transcript of the speech, exactly as it was delivered)

Hello everyone.

It is a pleasure to be with you here this afternoon.

It is tempting to think of our subject matter today – the security and resilience of subsea cables – as something utterly modern.

After all, it seems like every day we are reminded of just how fundamentally reliant we’ve become on this extraordinary technology.

But history tells a longer story. Exactly 126 years ago to the day a naval officer named

G7 nations agree first-ever joint approach to protecting children online and drive safe AI growth that delivers for all

G7 Digital Ministers have agreed a common approach to shielding children and young people from harm online for the first time.

• Strongest-ever G7 collective commitments see partner nations commit to a shared approach to protecting children online

• Collaborative approach to promoting children’s online safety complements UK ambition to be the safest place in the world to be online

• Tool created to support small businesses in G7 to adopt AI at pace

Following talks at the G7 Digital Ministers in Paris today (Friday 29 May), the UK and G7 partners have for the first time agreed a common approach to shielding children and young people from harm online.

G7 countries have agreed to a set of new shared principles to help tackle the growing risks

Garth Coates Solicitors Warns UK Skiller Workers to Review Skilled Worker Plans After Major Immigration Changes

Garth Coates Solicitors publishes a new immigration update explaining major Skilled Worker visa changes affecting UK employers and sponsor licence holders.

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, May 19, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Garth Coates Solicitors has published a new immigration update explaining the latest changes to the UK Skilled Worker route and the impact they may have on UK employers, sponsor licence holders and overseas workers.

The article, titled “Skilled Worker Visa

Largest ever UK business delegation to the US launches Greater Together Los Angeles

The Secretary of State for Culture, Lisa Nandy and Minister for Economic Transformation, Blair McDougall, will today lead a delegation of 250+ strong business and cultural leaders to the US to drive economic growth at a major expo, Greater Together LA.

• Following King Charles’s historic address to Congress, the UK Government’s GREAT Britain & Northern Ireland Campaign is holding a major expo in Los Angeles, California, from 18th - 22nd May, 2026.
• 250+ of the UK’s financial, tech and cultural leaders are heading to LA to drive growth and transatlantic cooperation
• The event, jointly led by Culture Secretary, Lisa Nandy and Minister for Economic Transformation Blair McDougall, has attracted major corporate sponsors, including presenting partners American Airlines, British Airways, PwC UK and TSL.

The Secretary of State for Culture, Lisa Nandy and Minister for Economic Transformation,