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Government’s new breathing space period will freeze interest, fees and enforcement for people in problem debt, with further protections for those in mental health crisis treatment

• Updated: 6 February 2020

First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

The ‘National Space Technology Strategy for the UK’ details priority research and technology areas to help the UK space sector grow including…

• Updated: 7 April 2011

First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

David Willetts highlights the strengths of the UK space industry and outlines investment in space technology eg the SABRE rocket engine.

• Updated: 16 July 2013

First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

New agreement will see more joint working, including £15 million investment identified for instruments for weather satellites and a UK contribution to a global survey of Earth’s fresh water.

• Updated: 31 January 2014

First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

Innovate UK and UKTI set up opportunities for Britain's brightest space technology businesses to learn from global players in California.

• Updated: 10 August 2015

David Willetts, Minister for Universities and Science, discusses what lies ahead for Europe in space.

• Updated: 29 January 2014

First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

UK and French space agencies have reached a ground-breaking new agreement to work together to tackle climate change.

• Updated: 19 April 2017

First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

Good morning, everyone - and let me add a personal welcome to our distinguished guests today: Francesco Profumo, Enrico Saggesse, Vladimir Popovkin…

• Updated: 10 July 2012

First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

Speech by General Sir Chris Deverell KCB MBE ADC Gen, Commander of Joint Forces Command.

• Updated: 8 November 2017

First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

Minister for Defence Procurement Anne-Marie Trevelyan's speech at the UK Space Conference in Newport, South Wales.

• Updated: 27 September 2019

First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

The United Kingdom and Australia will co-operate on activities including communications technologies, space situational awareness and satellite navigation, Science Minister Sam Gyimah announced today (3 October).

• Updated: 3 October 2018

First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

Minister for Defence Equipment, Support and Technology Peter Luff visited RAF Fylingdales in North Yorkshire yesterday with Minister for Universities and Science David Willetts to discuss drafting a National Space Security Policy.

• Updated: 17 January 2012

First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

Minister for Universities and Science David Willetts welcomed NASA astronauts to the UK this weekend as they touched down for a two-week nationwide tour to inspire school children about space and science.

• Updated: 27 June 2010

First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

The UK expressed its concern about restrictions to democratic space in the DRC, including the intimidation of journalists and internet shut downs following the recent elections.

• Updated: 19 March 2019

First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

The government has today reduced the minimum insurance demanded for licensing routine satellites from €110m to €60m. This will save industry…

• Updated: 4 July 2011

First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

During the 29th Session of the Human Rights Council, the UK delivered a statement during the clustered interactive dialogue with the United Nations Special Rapporteurs on the promotion and the protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression,...

• Updated: 18 June 2015

First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

The report, ‘The Size and Health of the UK Space Industry,’ is the latest update of a biennial survey of British companies involved in the sector…

• Updated: 8 November 2010

First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

Glasgow-based AAC Clyde Space will manufacture a new solar panel for space vehicles launched from UK vertical spaceports.

• Updated: 5 June 2020

Statement by Ambassador Karen Pierce, UK Permanent Representative to the United Nations, at the UN Security Council briefing on Iraq.

• Updated: 3 March 2020

First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

Speech given at the Royal Aeronautical Society President’s Conference.

• Updated: 10 October 2014

First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government