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UK's FTSE 350 Urged to Keep up the Pace to Meet Women on Boards Target
New figures show that if progress matches the same gains made over the last 3 years, then FTSE 100 companies are on track to meet the 2020 target.
Monday, July 1, 2019

Canada Border Services Agency Signs Mutual Recognition Arrangements with Hong Kong and New Zealand
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) today announced the signing of two Mutual Recognition Arrangements (MRAs) with the Hong Kong...
Monday, July 1, 2019

Israeli Space Tech Firm hiSky Expands to the UK
An innovative company looking to make satellite communications more accessible and affordable is set to create over 100 high-tech jobs in London and Oxfordshire.
Tuesday, June 18, 2019

£1 Billion Investment Makes UK a Frontrunner in Quantum Technologies
Investment hits a £1 billion milestone, showing the government’s modern Industrial Strategy is helping the UK lead the world in new technologies.
Friday, June 14, 2019

Uber Air comes to Melbourne, Australia in 2023
Uber recently announced Australia as the first international market for Uber Air, with Melbourne being selected as the third official pilot city.
Thursday, June 13, 2019

Asteroid Mining not a Million Miles Away
Work by a team of University of Adelaide scientists to perfect metal and mineral extraction processes is bringing the possibility of mining the wealth contained within asteroids closer to reality.
Wednesday, June 12, 2019

NASA Opens International Space Station to New Commercial Opportunities and Private Astronauts
NASA is opening the International Space Station for commercial business so U.S. industry innovation and ingenuity can accelerate a thriving...
Saturday, June 8, 2019

UK Calls for Progress in Reforming Global Trade Rules at G20
International Trade Secretary will champion the importance of a strong, forward-looking approach to WTO reform at the G20 Ministerial meeting in Japan.
Saturday, June 8, 2019

New Independent Institute Launched to Make it Easier for UK Investors to Have a Positive Social Impact
A new independent institute that will make it easier for people to invest their money to benefit communities and society is launched.
Monday, June 3, 2019

Maxar Technologies Awarded Artemis Lunar Gateway Power and Propulsion Contract by NASA
In one of the first steps of the agency’s Artemis lunar exploration plans, NASA announced on Thursday the selection of Maxar Technologies...
Friday, May 25, 2019

Canada Eliminates Countermeasures as the United States Lifts Tariffs on Canadian Steel and Aluminum
When the United States imposed unjustified tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum, the Government of Canada stood up for our country's steel...
Tuesday, May 21, 2019

UK Transport Secretary Chris Grayling Strengthens HS2 Board
Dame Judith Hackitt and Stephen Hughes appointed to the HS2 Ltd board as non-executive directors.
Friday, April 12, 2019


Apple Achieved Milestones in Environmental Protection
Apple recently released its 13th annual Supplier Responsibility Progress Report detailing how the company is expanding educational opportunities and protecting the planet’s resources.
Tuesday, March 12, 2019

Scotland To Get Business Opportunity Boost From HS2 Train Line
CEO of HS2 Ltd, Mark Thurston, told Scottish businesses today how they can take advantage of thousands of contract opportunities, and become part of Europe’s biggest infrastructure project.
Friday, March 1, 2019

Apple Names Deirdre O’Brien Senior Vice President of Retail + People
Apple today announced that Deirdre O’Brien is taking on new responsibilities for Apple’s retail and online stores in an expanded role...
Wednesday, February 6, 2019

Apple Launches App Development Program to Support Female Entrepreneurs
New Entrepreneur Camp Offers Immersive Technology Lab and More for Female App Developers who are Founders and Entrepreneurs.
Wednesday, December 5, 2018

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NASA’s SOFIA Discovers Water on Sunlit Surface of Moon
NASA’s Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) has confirmed, for the first time, water on the sunlit surface of the Moon. This discovery indicates that water may be distributed across the lunar surface.
Tuesday, November 3, 2020

Vice President’s Discussion with Higher Education Leaders
Vice President Mike Pence led a discussion with higher education leaders from across the country to discuss the all-of-America approach to respond to COVID-19 and drive America’s phased economic revival.
Thursday, May 14, 2020

Students Across Europe Learn Swift to Unlock New Opportunities
This month, in classrooms across Europe celebrating EU Code Week, students of all ages are living proof that coding opens doors to opportunities never before possible.
Friday, October 4, 2019

NASA Takes Delivery of First All-Electric Experimental Aircraft
The first all-electric configuration of NASA’s X-57 Maxwell now is at the agency’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California.
Friday, October 4, 2019

Prime Minister Boris Johnson Launches Police Recruitment Drive
The recruitment of 20,000 new police officers will begin within weeks, confirming the commitment made by the Prime Minister as he entered Downing Street.
Friday, July 26, 2019

Jony Ive to Form Indi Design Company with Apple as Client
Apple announced that Sir Jony Ive, Apple’s chief design officer, will depart the company as an employee later this year to form an independent design company which will count Apple among its primary clients.
Monday, July 15, 2019