UK and Florida forge new space partnership to back joint innovation

The UK and Florida have joined forces to help space companies and researchers turn innovative ideas into commercial reality, following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the UK Government and Space Florida at the Farnborough International Airshow.

From left: Space Minister Liz Lloyd, Rebecca Evernden, Director of the UK Space Agency, Space Florida President and CEO Rob Long and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.

• UK-Florida space agreement establishes a £300,000 joint fund to help turn innovative ideas into commercial reality.
• Agreement supports collaboration between UK and Florida organisations and strengthens links with one of the world’s leading space ecosystems.
• A formal call for projects will open in Autumn 2026, with selections anticipated in 2027.

A £300,000 fund - established between the UK Space Agency’s International Bilateral Fund

Debut Author Benjamin Thomas Releases Almost., a Heartfelt Novel About Love, Friendship, and Life's Defining Choices

Almost. by Benjamin Thomas

Author Benjamin Thomas

RHYL, NORTH WALES, UNITED KINGDOM, July 18, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Debut author Benjamin Thomas announces the release of Almost., a contemporary fiction novel that explores love, friendship, personal growth, and the life-changing impact of

Skins & Needles Enters New Era as Gibson House Becomes Home to One of the UK's Most Recognised Independent Tattoo Brands

Skins & Needles

Matthew Salvin

Landmark acquisition marks the next chapter for the North East tattoo brand as long-term digital marketing partnership continues to support its growth.

Gibson House represents everything we've been working towards. It's much more than a new building. It's the beginning of our biggest chapter yet, giving us the space to continue growing.”

— Matthew Salwin

MIDDLESBROUGH, NORTH YORKSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, July 20, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- One of the UK's most recognised independent tattoo brands, Skins & Needles, has entered an exciting new era following its acquisition of the iconic Gibson

New PM cuts tax on household electricity bills to give breathing space on cost of living

New Prime Minister takes immediate action to cut taxes on electricity bills to give millions of households breathing space this winter.

• New Prime Minister takes immediate action to cut taxes on electricity bills to give millions of households breathing space this winter
• Tax cut this year funded from cancelled Digital ID programme will see VAT on electricity bills removed from October 1
• In one of his first acts as Prime Minister Andy Burnham promises to “put more money in people’s pockets and bring back hope”

Millions of households across the UK will benefit from immediate action to help with their electricity bills this winter, the Prime Minister has announced as one of his first decisions in office.

This follows his commitment to the nation on the steps of Downing Street yesterday to give

PM call with First Ministers: 21 July 2026

The Prime Minister had calls with the First Minister of Scotland, the First Minister of Wales and the First Minister and Deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland today.

The Prime Minister had calls with the First Minister of Scotland, the First Minister of Wales and the First Minister and Deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland today. 

The Prime Minister said he was serious about creating a new politics - rooted in finding

UK Export Finance signs £750 million agreement with GE Aerospace to support airline engine maintenance at regional UK sites

UKEF have signed a first-of-its-kind financing framework with GE Aerospace worth £750 million, over five years.

L to R: Mark Terribilini, Sohinder Singh, Iain Phillips, Anay Shah, Sam Routledge, Megan Hughes, Farah Borges. Front row: Rahul Ghai, GE Aerospace Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, and Tim Reid, UKEF Chief Executive Officer.

• UKEF will support financing for airlines seeking engine repairs at GE Aerospace’s sites in Wales and Scotland, backing regional supply chains and jobs 

At the Farnborough International Airshow (Monday 20 July), UK Export Finance (UKEF) and GE Aerospace signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) outlining a brand-new

#BetterTogether campaign highlights importance of high standards for assistance dogs

Assistance Dog team Nico and India feature in this year's International Assistance Dogs Week #BetterTogether campaign

Assistance Dog team Célia and Naida feature in this year's International Assistance Dogs Week #BetterTogether campaign

Assistance Dog team Aaron and Hattie feature in this year's International Assistance Dogs Week #BetterTogether campaign

Our #BetterTogether campaign highlights the importance of high standards, developed over 40 years, which set the benchmark for ethical training, welfare, breeding and inclusion.”

— David Locklin, Executive Director of ADI

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, July 20, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- A new campaign to promote high training and welfare standards for assistance dogs aims to highlight their benefits for disabled people, businesses, the public — and the dogs themselves.

The #BetterTogether campaign — which

The Billboard That Advertised Its Own Price: What Happened Next

Two billboards. One message.

Leeds agency Loud! OOH put its £325 price next to a £650 quote on two billboards. Result: 188% traffic uplift, national press, and client campaigns booked.

The campaign got people through the door. The transparency did the persuading. Attention is only worth something if it converts, and it has.”

— Jamie Roberts, Founder, Loud! OOH

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, July 20, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Three weeks ago, two billboards appeared side by side on York Street in Leeds. The first showed a real quote a business had received for that exact space:

M.R Gontu Releases 'Close Your Eyes to See: What If the Past Was Never Silent?' Inspired by India's Ancient Heritage

Close Your Eyes to See Book Cover

Close Your Eyes to See Book Cover

M.R. Gontu

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, July 20, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Technology professional and innovator M.R Gontu releases his book, Close Your Eyes to See: What If the Past Was Never Silent?. Inspired by lifelong questions about ancient temples, symbols, and

Darlington agency selected to support OneGym's next phase of growth.

Onegym

Myk Baxter, Founder of Myk Baxter Marketing.

A Darlington digital marketing agency has been selected to support the continued growth of one of the North East's fastest-growing fitness brands.

It is always rewarding when local businesses choose to work together, especially when both organisations have strong roots in Darlington and a genuine passion for growth”

— Myk Baxter

DARLINGTON, COUNTY DURHAM, UNITED KINGDOM, July 20, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- A Darlington digital marketing agency has been selected to support the continued growth of one of the North East's fastest-growing fitness brands.

Myk Baxter Marketing, founded by Darlington

FISCAL Technologies passes £2 trillion in protected spend - after nearly two decades of AI in finance

FISCAL protect £2 trillion in organisational spend

FISCAL's purpose-built AI for finance teams has now protected over £2 trillion of customer spend, and prevented more than £300 million in potential losses.

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, July 20, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- FISCAL Technologies today announced it has protected over £2 trillion of customer spend across its

Festive Lights Details Off-Grid Illumination Trends for Summer Weddings and DIY Garden Events

Ladybird solar wall light glowing on brick wall at night

Friends relaxing under warm outdoor string lights in a cozy backyard at night.

Wall-mounted outdoor lantern glowing on a brick house exterior at dusk.

Festive Lights details key trends in off-grid solar and battery lighting for DIY summer weddings, focusing on safe daisy-chaining and weatherproofing.

CHORLEY, UNITED KINGDOM, July 20, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Festive Lights, a United Kingdom-based supplier of domestic and commercial decorative lighting, today released an overview of current consumer trends and technical advancements in off-grid illumination for summer outdoor events. The