UK sets out new multi-million dollar economic package of support for Ukraine

The UK government has announced a new economic package that is designed to support Ukraine’s continued stability.

From:

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office and The Rt Hon Elizabeth Truss MP

UK Foreign Secretary Liz Truss with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba on February 17, 2022

Foreign Secretary Liz Truss reiterates the UK’s commitment in standing ready to guarantee up to $500 million in loans to support Ukraine and mitigate the economic effects of Russian aggression.

Following the Prime Minister’s announcement yesterday, the UK stands ready to offer guarantees of Multilateral Development Bank (MDB) lending for projects that will support economic stability and vital reforms such as tackling anti-corruption.

This support will help mitigate economic impacts on Ukraine’s economy due to Russia’s

PM call with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine: 24 February 2022

Prime Minister Boris Johnson spoke to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the early hours of this morning.

From:

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street and The Rt Hon Boris Johnson MP

Prime Minister Boris Johnson spoke to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the early hours of this morning.

The Prime Minister said he was appalled by the unfolding events in Ukraine.

The Ukrainian President updated the Prime Minister on the attacks taking place, and the Prime Minister said the West would not stand by as President Putin waged his campaign against the Ukrainian people.

The Prime Minister said he hoped Ukraine could resist and that Ukraine and its people were in the thoughts of everyone in the United Kingdom during this dark time.

Prime Minister's address to the nation on the Russian invasion of Ukraine: 24 February 2022

PM Boris Johnson gave an address to the nation on the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

From:

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street and The Rt Hon Boris Johnson MP

Delivered on:

24 February 2022 (Transcript of the speech, exactly as it was delivered)

PM addresses the nation on the situation in Ukraine

Shortly after 4 o’ clock this morning I spoke to president Zelenskyy of Ukraine to offer the continued support of the UK

because our worst fears have now come true and all our warnings have proved tragically accurate

President Putin of Russia has unleashed war in our European continent. He has attacked a friendly country without any provocation and without any credible excuse

Innumerable missiles and bombs have been raining down on an entirely innocent population

A vast invasion is underway by land by sea and by air.

And this is not in the infamous phrase some faraway country of which we know little

Russia's assault on Ukraine: Foreign Secretary's statement, 24 February 2022

Following Russia’s announcement that it would conduct a military campaign in Ukraine, Foreign Secretary Liz Truss has issued a statement.

From:

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office and The Rt Hon Elizabeth Truss MP

Foreign Secretary Liz Truss said:

Russia’s assault on Ukraine is an unprovoked, premeditated attack against a sovereign democratic state. The UK and our international partners stand united in condemning the Russian government’s reprehensible actions, which are an egregious violation of international law and the UN Charter.

Over recent weeks, the Russian government have repeatedly denied their hostile intent towards Ukraine. At the same time, they have massed troops, launched cyber-attacks, and staged false pretexts and provocations. Today, the Russian government has shown that it was never serious about engaging in diplomacy – focussed only on deceit and furthering their territorial ambitions.

We are urgently convening discussions with our allies and partners to coordinate our

The world is calling for peace but Russia is not listening: UK statement to the UN Security Council

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the emergency Security Council meeting on Ukraine.

From:

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office and Dame Barbara Woodward DCMG OBE

Location:

UN Security Council

Delivered on:

23 February 2022 (Transcript of the speech, exactly as it was delivered)

Mr President,

I thank the Secretary-General and Under-Secretary-General DiCarlo for their remarks.

We are here tonight to call on Russia to avert war.

For months, Russia has been holding a gun to Ukraine’s head. Now, President Putin’s finger is on the trigger.

A full-scale conflict in a country of 44 million people will bring immense suffering,

Rail Vehicle Revolution for Tomorrow’s Transport Networks

UNITED KINGDOM, February 22, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- TRB Lightweight Structures is delighted to be part of the team behind Revolution VLR (Very Light Rail), an innovative passenger vehicle designed to simplify extension of existing rail networks and allow the reopening of historical lines. TRB worked closely with consortium leader Transport Design International (TDI) on the vehicle’s composite bodyshell design, creating modular, one-piece structural panels that form both the inner and outer walls.

The design objectives for the Revolution VLR were to engineer a substantially lighter vehicle offering reduced energy consumption, while

FTSE Women Leaders Review Shows Significant Boost For Women In Senior Roles, Says The Chartered Governance Institute

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, February 23, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland (CGIUKI) welcomes publication today of the first report published by the FTSE Women Leaders Review which shows that almost 40% of UK FTSE100 board positions are now held by women, gaining the UK an impressive second place in international rankings for female board representation.

Peter Swabey, Policy and Research Director at The CGI said:

“It is remarkable that nearly 40 per cent of UK FTSE board positions are now held by

Most People in the UK Don’t Have Private Health Insurance: Survey

84% of British adults do not have private health insurance, amid the panedmic and a struggling public health system.

The pandemic has opened up the private healthcare sector to more people’s minds.”

— Switch Health Director Dan Parker

GLOUCESTER , ENGLAND, February 22, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- An overwhelming majority of people in the UK do not have private health insurance, even as the Covid-19 pandemic put the NHS out of reach for many and more people than ever attended private hospitals and clinics, the results of a new survey show.

The health service is currently struggling to get through record-long waiting lists of up to 6 million people, more than 300,000 of whom have been waiting for more than a year for surgical procedures, according to NHS figures published in January. This has prompted some people to get their treatment privately instead.

The enormous backlog comes after two years of the Covid-19 pandemic, during which

Global Commercial Radars Market Size And Market Growth Opportunities

Commercial Radars Global Market Report 2022: Market Size, Trends, And Forecast To 2026

The Business Research Company’s Commercial Radars Global Market Report 2022: Market Size, Trends, And Forecast To 2026

LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UK, February 21, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- According to ‘Commercial Radars Global Market Report 2022 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2022-2026’ published by

Cross party politicians and business leaders call on government to level up financial literacy in English schools

Financial campaigners have called on the UK government for primary school children in England to be taught financial literacy as part of the national curriculum

The government says it wants to ‘level up’ the UK. It can’t do that if some of Britain’s children are not taught to the same level in finance.”

— The WealthiHer Network Co-Founder and entrepreneur, Tamara Gillian

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, February 21, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Financial education is currently only on the curriculum for secondary school children in England

In Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland, children are taught about financial planning and keeping money safe from as young as three years of age

Kate Osborne MP, member of the Education Select Committee; The Rt Hon Sir Vince

Inside Trends – How Home Accessibility Is Evolving To Help Everyone Live Better

Including a homelift in new builds and retro developments futureproofs accessibility

A Stiltz Homelift can take care of the issue of one storey living, making the need for that bungalow redundant.”

— Gilly Craft, founder of Koubou Interiors Ltd.

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, February 21, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- All design should both be aesthetically pleasing and ultimately enhance general well being. From fashion and interiors through to everyday objects, there are trends that define an era while breaking new ground in innovation. Mobility designs and products are certainly not exempt from the movement of change.

Product design is of paramount importance to us at Stiltz Homelifts and we enjoy being part of emerging trends. Here we share some of our thoughts and those of professionals that have been exciting us.

Fashions may come and go but trends show the way forward. Contemporary designs within this sector drive often push the boundaries and try something new which ultimately delivers a

“The Existential Choice" A 3D Video Installation by Eva Lanska To World Premiere In Venice During Biennale Arte 2022

Artist Eva Lanska

'The Existential Choice' by Eva Lanska

Multimedia Installation Explores Feminist Ideas and the Female Dynamic; 3D Video Installation Will Be Made Available as NFT

The betrayal one makes for your career will live in the heart forever.”

— Eva Lanska

LONDON, ENGLAND, February 21, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Multifaceted, London-based film director and video artist Eva Lanska will unveil "The Existential Choice," her choreographic new photograph and 3D video installation, at Palazzo Bragadin in Venice, Italy from April 19th to 24th on the opening of the Biennale Arte 2022. The 3D video installation will also be made available as an NFT.

In the multimedia installation, Lanska employs gesture and symbolism to explore the intense proximity between collaboration and competition. For a hypnotic minute she offers a sensitive portrayal of the tenderness and tension that can often be held woman to woman. The video is accompanied by a series of photographic stills that invite greater insight, using photography as a medium that enables the artist to explore the ideas she advocates for from new perspectives.

Lanska captures movement to convey symbolic meaning. By dramatizing the

Skoda’s Maren Graef To Speak At The Women Automotive Network's Spring Meetup

Skoda’s Member of the Board, Maren Graef, and Dr Miranda Brawn are just TWO of the fantastic speakers confirmed for next month's Spring Meetup.

LONDON, LONDON, UK, February 21, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Skoda’s Member of the Board, Maren Graef, and Dr Miranda Brawn are just TWO of the fantastic speakers confirmed for next month's Spring Meetup (which is being hosted by the Women Automotive Network).

Unlike previous WAN keynote sessions, Maren will be taking to the stage, and hosting an interactive 'Ask a Leader' session, where she’ll be answering questions from the

Smart Cover is sending love to LeicSAR, an organisation that saves lives.

Smart Cover makes a positive move on LeicSAR volunteers’ wellbeing.

Smart Cover has always believed that quality wellness is a fundamental human right. We are partnering with LeicSAR to support and encourage their volunteer efforts by offering this free service.”

— Mohammed Niraz Buhari

UNITED KINGDOM, February 21, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Recipients of The Queens for Voluntary Services, Leicestershire Search and Rescue (LeicSAR) receives free one-year access to the private GP online service from Smart cover.

LeicSAR team members will have access to our online private GP consultation service throughout the year.

The association between Smart Cover and LeicSAR

Intending to safeguard mental & physical wellness, we have decided to offer this free one-year private GP online service to Leicestershire Search & Rescue (LeicSAR). They are a non-profit organisation composed entirely of emergency volunteers who provide vital

Unmanned Vehicles Gain Popularity In The Armored Vehicles Market For Efficient Power Structures

Armored Vehicles Global Market Report 2022 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2022-2026

The Business Research Company’s Armored Vehicles Global Market Report 2022 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2022-2026

LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UK, February 21, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The unmanned armored vehicle is a key trend gaining popularity in the global armored vehicles market. The use of unmanned armored vehicles in the defense sector is increasingly evolving and military organizations around the globe are experimenting with their use in an attempt to

The Commercial Helicopters Market Sees Growth With Increased Usage In Different Sectors

Commercial Helicopters Market Report 2022 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2022-2026

The Business Research Company’s Commercial Helicopters Global Market Report 2022 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2022-2026

LONDON, GREATER LONDON , UK, February 21, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Rising usage of helicopters in emergency medical services (EMS), search and rescue (SAR), and firefighting operations are expected to drive the commercial helicopters market growth. Air EMS creates a significant part of the medical transport system that

Fighter Aircrafts Industry Utilizes Automation For Increased Efficiencies

Fighter Aircrafts Global Market Report 2022– Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2022-2026

The Business Research Company’s Fighter Aircrafts Global Market Report 2022 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2022-2026

LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UK, February 21, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Military aircraft market trends include major players focusing on automation in the manufacturing line to reduce manufacturing time and labor costs. For instance, Airbus SE, a France-based multinational aerospace company engaged in designing, manufacturing, and selling military aircraft,

Business Reporter: Combatting the complexities of B2B subscriptions

How automation can enhance growth and customer experience through SaaS KPIs understanding

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, February 21, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In an Industry View piece published on Business Reporter, subscription management solution provider Yonium talked about the advanced B2B subscriptions and how a subscription hub integrated with the business’s sales and finance systems can help tackle the growth opportunities. Thanks to their increased variability and flexibility, B2B subscriptions are much harder to manage than B2C. Therefore, keeping them up-to-date manually – adjusting for terms, price changes and upsells – has become an onerous task prone to human error.

To be able to improve their services, it’s become essential for SaaS providers to

The Missiles Market Increasingly Incorporates AI For Greater Accuracy

Missiles Global Market Report 2022 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2022-2026

The Business Research Company’s Missiles Global Market Report 2022 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2022-2026

LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UK, February 21, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Artificial intelligence is a key trend gaining popularity in the missiles market. Countries across the world are designing artificial intelligence missiles to hit targets that humans cannot reach. Artificial intelligence gives missiles the potential to strike moving targets and also provides greater accuracy over other technologies.

Increased defense spending is expected to fuel the growth of the missiles market. According to TBRC’s missile market analysis, countries around the world are investing in defense to

FTX picks WASSERMAN as global agency of record for partnership activations

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, February 21, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Cryptocurrency exchange platform FTX has named global sports, music and marketing agency Wasserman as its global agency of record for its worldwide partnership activation business.

Wasserman will now provide FTX a suite of

Advanced Technology Drives Aircraft MRO Services Market Development

Aircraft Maintenance, Repair and Overhauling Services Global Market Report 2022 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026

The Business Research Company’s Aircraft Maintenance, Repair and Overhauling Services Global Market Report 2022 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026

LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UK, February 21, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Rapid advances in wireless technology and miniaturization (which refers to designing smaller components for equipment) are expected to drive innovation in the defense market, thus driving the aircraft maintenance, repair and overhauling services industry growth during the forecast period.

MPs Demand Pump Pricing Honesty in the Fuel Supply Chain

UNITED KINGDOM, February 21, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- MPs demand to know why Motorists & the Haulage Industry, so vital to the economy, have been paying excessively high prices for petrol and diesel in a time of cost-of-living uncertainty.

The APPG for Fair Fuel for Motorists and Hauliers have written a letter to UK Oil Companies and Fuel Supply Chain Businesses to ask them to explain why in 2021 their petrol and diesel profits per litre were much higher than in previous years. (See letter attached)

* With BP and Shell both reporting fortunate huge profits because of the high price of oil, UK’s 37m drivers are suffering significant and real hardship every time they fill up at the forecourts.
* An average family car is costing well over £80 to fill up and all the geopolitical signs

Increasing Demand For DTH Television Services Fuels The Satellites Market Revenues

Satellites Global Market Report 2022 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2022-2026

The Business Research Company’s Satellites Global Market Report 2022 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2022-2026

LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UK, February 21, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- According to this global satellite market share forecast, increasing demand for Direct To Home (DTH) television services globally contributed to the satellites market growth. The DTH service is basically a digital satellite service that delivers satellite television programming promptly to subscriber’s home. According to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) Quarterly Indicator reports, in 2020, DTH has attained net pay active subscriber base of around 70.99 million with five pay DTH service providers. Since direct to home service employs wireless technology, the

New crypto project as an alternative to the old market ETH & BTC

New crypto project as an alternative to the old market ETH & BTC

KYC&AML LTD (NASDAQ:KYCC)

KYCCOIN”

— KYCCOIN

LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, February 21, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Losing money is always a risk for any business. It is important to understand that the probability of losing the entire investment portfolio that is invested in cryptocurrency is very high. Investors never invest all of their savings in one cryptocurrency. They always have some money left for new promising projects that have growth potential, and through which they can save their investments and get a good profit.

Despite the fact that now Bitcoin and Ethereum have

Increased Investments Drive Battle Force Ships Market Opportunities

Battle Force Ships Global Market Report 2022 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2022-2026

The Business Research Company’s Battle Force Ships Global Market Report 2022 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2022-2026

LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UK, February 21, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- A rise in maritime security investment will anticipate an increase in battle force ships market opportunities. Maritime security basically deals with safety and security concerned with the prevention of intentional damage through sabotage, subversion, or

Global Aerospace Market Trends, Strategies, Opportunities For 2022-2026

Aerospace Market Report 2022 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2022-2026

The Business Research Company’s Aerospace Global Market Report 2022 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2022-2026

LONDON, GREATER LONDON , UK, February 21, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- According to ‘Aerospace Global Market Report 2022 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2022-2026’ published by The Business Research Company, the

No room at the inn? Time will tell. Former Diamond owners seek escape from Hilton Grand Vacation over inventory worries

the peoples champion Andy Cooper

no room at the Inn? time will tell

European Consumer Claims reports significant increase in Diamond related compensation claims following uncertainty around HGV takeover. 

"We have handled or are currently handling claims for hundreds of former Diamond clients," confirms Cooper. " The Peoples Champion”

— Andrew cooper CEO of ECC

LONDON, OXFORDSHIRE, UK, February 21, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Latest reports spark further concern

Paradigm shift
Diamond Resorts were absorbed by Hilton Grand Vacation (HGV) in August 2021, making HGV the second biggest timeshare operator in the world.  Only US leviathan Wyndham is now bigger

The move sent shockwaves throughout the industry, changing the world's timeshare landscape and causing particular concern among former Diamond members who woke up one morning to a future of being Hilton Vacation Club members (HVC)  

HVC is not the same as HGV as Hilton immediately made apparent.  They consider former Diamond resorts to be less than the premium quality of their HGV resorts and classified HVC as a lower quality brand.  This was clarified by HGV CEO, Mark Wang in a March 2021 interview with Yahoo Finance.  Wang described HVC as an 'upscale brand'

MIMO Gains Popularity In The Military Radars Market For Simultaneous Transmissions

Military Radars Global Market Report 2022– Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2022-2026

The Business Research Company’s Military Radars Global Market Report 2022 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2022-2026

LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UK, February 21, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Military radar industry insight shows the MIMO (multiple inputs, multiple outputs) system increasingly being used in the military radar market. MIMO radar system is used for simultaneous transmission and reception by multiple antennas or channels. They are also used to gain a low probability of intercept

Philippines commissions state-of-the-art fisheries monitoring and management system

BFAR Fisheries Monitoring Centre Head Quarters

BFAR announces the official commencement of fisheries management operations using IMEMS, a new national fisheries monitoring, control, & surveillance system.

SRT Marine Systems PLC (LSE:GB00B0M8KM36)

LONDON, UK, February 21, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- At a formal event in Manila, Philippines on Wednesday 9th February 2022, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) announced the official commencement of fisheries management operations using IMEMS, their new national fisheries monitoring, control, and surveillance (MCS) system.

The IMEMS system is the most advanced

SwapDEX reaches $1Million total value locked after two days

Blockchain secured with over a million dollar backing it. Staking rewards will reach new all time highs because of fierce masternode competition.

LONDON, LONDON, UK, February 20, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- After successfully launching their Mainnet on February 15th, 2022, the total Value locked via Staking passed the $1M mark after only 48 hours.

The total amount of SDX locked in Validating and Nominating reached over 25% (with

Meta DAO Guild Announces Exclusive Private Token Sale Of 95,000,000 MDGG

Meta DAO Guild, a DAO-based gaming community, creating infrastructure solutions in GameFi, has announced an exclusive private token sale taking place across two rounds.

Penrith, UK, Feb. 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Meta DAO Guild, a DAO-based gaming community, creating infrastructure solutions in GameFi, has announced an exclusive private token sale taking place across two rounds.

Exclusive MDGG Private Token Sale Launches 22.02.2022

The first round of private token sale launches at 22:22 UTC on 22.02.2022, offering the opportunity to access 50,000,000 MDGG tokens. During the first round of the sale, MDGG will be available at a rate of 0.048 USDT. Round two of the token sale will begin on

FUDx Coin - FXC Listing: World’s First Blockchain Based Hyperlocal Hospitality Ecosystem FXC (FUDx) to be launched in UK

FUDx Enters UK

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, February 19, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- FUDx, a one-stop delivery service that enables users to order anything they like from the nearest store in the shortest amount of time using blockchain technology is all set to enter the UK Market. FUDx was born out of the need to cater to the difficulty for restaurants to maintain a fleet of delivery executives and facilitate the in-house dining process. The

Slalom Earns Top Honours on UK’s Best Workplaces for Wellbeing amongst Medium Organisations

LONDON, Feb. 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Employees at Slalom have spoken, and today, the global consulting firm placed first amongst medium size organisations on UK’s Best Workplaces for Wellbeing in 2022 by Great Place to Work. Slalom employees are noticeably happy at work; enjoy being part of a purpose-driven company; and feel cared for by a firm that delivers a holistic experience of wellbeing at work, across all departments and seniority levels.

“At Slalom, we believe in providing our teammates the autonomy to move fast and trust