PLATO (PLAnetary Transits and Oscillations of stars)
PLAnetary Transits and Oscillations of stars (PLATO) is the third medium-class mission in ESA's Cosmic Vision programme.
£10 Million Hospitality Grant Scheme launches in boost for independent pubs, restaurants and cafes
Village pubs, family-run restaurants, and cafés receive a boost as a new £10 million three-year Hospitality Grant Scheme has launched for applications.
12 new experts to join the CMA’s inquiry panel
New members bring wide-ranging expertise to support the CMA’s independent work.
One month until Vaping Products Duty and the Vaping Duty Stamps Scheme start
Businesses reminded to prepare for Vaping Duty and Stamps Scheme
New ‘Freelance Champions’ to put creative workers at the heart of Government’s policy-making
Leila D’Aronville and Lizzie Crump have been appointed as the Government’s Freelance Champions
Objections to company strike off to be submitted online only from 1 December 2026
Objections to limited companies being struck off the Companies House register will need to be submitted through our online service only. We will no longer accept objections by email.
UK secures full access to £13 trillion CPTPP trading bloc
As of Tuesday 1 September, UK businesses now have full access to the £13 trillion CPTPP trading bloc.
£100 million competition to back British AI companies to fix public services
£100 million fund competition will help promising British AI start-ups start in the UK and tackle some of society's biggest challenges.
UK strengthens financial ties with Guatemala and Honduras
The British Embassy and Crown Agents Bank brought together financial sector leaders from Guatemala and Honduras to discuss trade, investment and economic growth.
SIA consults on changes to security licence qualifications
The Security Industry Authority has launched a public consultation on proposed changes to the content and requirements of licence-linked qualifications.