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The press release issued by 10 Downing Street on 27 November 2024.

The King has approved the nomination of Reverend Canon David Bull, Team Rector of Great Marlow with Marlow Bottom, Little Marlow and Bisham, in the Diocese of Oxford, as Suffragan Bishop of Buckingham in the Diocese of Oxford in succession to Bishop Alan Wilson following his sudden death.

Background

Dave was educated at Worcester College Oxford and trained for ministry at Wycliffe Hall, Oxford. He served his title at St. Mary’s Reigate, in the Diocese of Southwark, and was ordained priest in 2009.

In 2012, Dave took up his current role as Team Rector and was additionally appointed Area Dean of Wycombe in 2016.

The press release issued by 10 Downing Street on 27 November 2024.

The King has approved the nomination of The Reverend Canon Mary Gregory, Canon Residentiary for Arts and Reconciliation at Coventry Cathedral, for nomination to the Suffragan See of Reading, in the Diocese of Oxford, in succession to Bishop Olivia Graham, following her retirement.

Background

Mary was educated at Birmingham University and St John’s College, Durham and trained for ministry at Cranmer Hall, Durham. She served her title at St Lawrence, Hatfield, in the Diocese of Sheffield and in 2006, was ordained priest. From 2008, Mary served as Rector of the Church of the Good Shepherd, Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe and from 2013, she was additionally appointed Dean of Women’s Ministry.

In 2015, Mary was appointed Team Rector of the Flagstaff Family of Churches, in the Diocese of Leicester, also serving as Diocesan Rural Mission Enabler from 2020. Mary has served in her current role as Canon Residentiary for Arts and Reconciliation at Coventry Cathedral since 2022.

The press release issued by 10 Downing Street on 19 November 2024.

The Prime Minister has officially launched the UK-led Global Clean Power Alliance today, in a major boost for the world’s clean energy transition.

Brazil, Australia, Barbados, Canada, Chile, Colombia, France, Germany, Morocco, Norway, Tanzania, the African Union are the first countries to sign up to its first mission. The United States and the European Union will also partner with the UK on the initiative.

At the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, the Prime Minister and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva confirmed the new partnership, saying that it will speed up the global drive for clean power by uniting developed and developing countries across the north and south.

The alliance of countries will work together and share expertise with the goal of meeting the COP28 commitments to triple renewable energy and double energy efficiency.

The Global Clean Power Alliance will have ‘Missions’ to address the most critical energy transition challenges. The first of these is the Finance Mission, which will be published today and co-chaired by Brazil, will harness the political leadership needed to unlock private finance on a huge scale, so that no developing country is left behind.

It commits to supporting countries to build investment platforms and providing the assistance needed to get clean finance flowing.

The UK is leading the way on the green energy transition. One of the Prime Minister’s missions is to make Britain a clean energy superpower – making the British people better off by investing in clean homegrown power to end national exposure to fossil fuel markets and the dictators who control them.

The UK has already seen £34.8 billion of private investment into homegrown clean energy industries since July – unlocking thousands of jobs and making the British people better off.

There are already around 640,000 people employed in green jobs across the UK – a rise of 20% from 2020 to 2022, growing at a rate 4 times faster than overall UK employment.

The UK’s success highlights the potential for the global transition, as well as marking the return to responsible global leadership on the biggest challenges of our time.

Since taking office in July, the government has also lifted the de facto ban on onshore wind, pledged to end new oil and gas licences and launched the new national clean power company GB Energy.

Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, said:

The UK is already leading the way in the clean power transition – we’ve phased out coal power, lifted the ban on onshore wind and launched GB Energy – but we will not stop there.

We want our clean energy ambitions to go global, so it is fantastic news that multiple other countries are now on board with the UK-led Global Clean Power Alliance.

I will restore the UK’s role as a climate leader on the world stage – and this is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to make sure we face up to the climate crisis head-on, while delivering more jobs, growth and prosperity for people across the entire planet.

Energy Secretary, Ed Miliband, said:

Speeding up the global clean energy transition is in Britain’s national interest – it is the route to the jobs of the future, energy security and tackling the climate crisis.

The UK is back in the business of climate leadership and that means working more closely with other countries to get off the fossil fuel rollercoaster and unlock the rewards of cheap, secure and clean power at home and abroad.

Brazil signing up to our finance mission is a huge vote of confidence ahead of the crucial COP30 summit in Belem next year, sending a strong message to the world that together we can accelerate the clean energy revolution.

Foreign Secretary, David Lammy, said:

The climate crisis is the greatest challenge the world faces and tackling it is essential for Britain’s national security, energy security and economic growth.

Britain is back leading from the front on climate change at home and abroad. Working with allies and partners, the Global Clean Power Alliance will turbocharge the rollout of clean power worldwide and support our mission to become a clean energy superpower.

Our partnership with Brazil, who will co-lead the first GCPA Mission on Finance, will scale up clean energy investment and help meet our climate goals.

The press release issued by 10 Downing Street on 18 November 2024.

The Prime Minister has announced that UK-India trade talks will relaunch in the new year, following a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the G20 summit.

Boosting trade abroad is essential to delivering a strong economy at home. The UK is committed to negotiating a trade deal with India – one of the fastest growing economies in the world.

The UK will seek a new strategic partnership with India, including a trade agreement, as well as deepening co-operation in areas like security, education, technology, and climate change.

The Business and Trade Secretary announced the UK’s commitment to relaunching talks with Free Trade Agreement partners in July. Since then, negotiations have been kickstarted with the Gulf Cooperation Council, Switzerland and South Korea. The UK is also set to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) on 15 December.

The Department for Business and Trade will soon unveil the government’s new Trade Strategy, aligned with the Industrial Strategy, to help inform future trade talks and achieve long-term sustainable, inclusive and resilient growth through trade.

The Prime Minister is using his trip to the G20 in Brazil to strengthen ties with the world’s leading economic powers to drive growth and deliver for the British people at home.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer said:

Boosting economic growth is key to improving living standards for working people.

A new trade deal with India will support jobs and prosperity in the UK – and represent a step forward in our mission to deliver growth and opportunity across our country.

Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds said:

India is the fifth largest economy in the world and a vital trading partner for the UK. We believe there is a good deal to be done here that works for both nations.

Whether it’s lowering Indian tariffs to help British firms export to this dynamic market or boosting investment which already supports over 600,000 jobs across both countries, striking a deal is important to deliver this Government’s core mission of driving economic growth.

A deal with India would boost the UK’s trading relationship, worth £42 billion in the 12 months to June 2024. UK exports to India are worth £16.6 billion.

The press release issued by 10 Downing Street on 18 November 2024.

The Prime Minister met the Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese at the G20 Summit in Brazil today.

Prime Minister Albanese began by asking about the recently announced UK Budget. The Prime Minister said he was committed to fixing the foundations of the country, prioritising economic growth and delivering for the British people.

They discussed their ongoing commitment to climate collaboration and looked forward to the work of the Australia-UK Climate and Energy Partnership, launched last month at CHOGM.

At a challenging time for the world, both leaders reiterated their commitment to the AUKUS defence and security partnership, which will advance a free and open Indo-Pacific while maintaining peace and stability.

The Prime Minister reiterated the need for G20 leaders to double down on support for Ukraine. Both agreed that they would do whatever it takes to ensure Putin does not win.

The press release issued by 10 Downing Street on 18 November 2024.

The Prime Minister met President Xi Jinping of China at the G20 Summit in Brazil today.

The Prime Minister began by setting out that as G20 countries and members of the UN Security Council, the UK and China have a shared responsibility to work together in pursuit of global stability, economic co-operation and the clean energy transition.

They also discussed deepening the partnership bilaterally on trade and investment, health, education and other areas of mutual interest.

The Prime Minister set out that our approach would be consistent, respectful and pragmatic in order to advance these shared goals.

On climate in particular, both said that this should be high on the agenda and there was more work to be done to accelerate global progress towards net zero. Both the UK and China have an important role to play in support of the global clean power transition.

The Prime Minister said that he also wanted to engage honestly and frankly on those areas where we have different perspectives, including on Hong Kong, human rights and Russia’s war in Ukraine.

He reiterated that his approach would always be rooted in the national interests of the UK, but that we would be a predictable and pragmatic partner.

They discussed next steps and agreed that the Chancellor should visit Beijing next year to discuss economic and financial cooperation with her counterpart, Vice Premier He Lifeng.

The press release issued by 10 Downing Street on 18 November 2024.

The Prime Minister will use his trip to the G20 in Brazil this week to strengthen ties with the world’s leading economic powers to drive growth and deliver for the British people at home.

The Prime Minister will use his trip to the G20 in Brazil this week to strengthen ties with the world’s leading economic powers to drive growth and deliver for the British people at home.

He will say that building pragmatic partnerships with other countries, even where our values differ, is crucial in order to advance the UK’s national interests and galvanise proper progress on the global challenges we face.

This year’s G20 summit takes place in an increasingly volatile context, with Putin’s barbaric invasion of Ukraine entering its 1,000th day this week, and ongoing conflict in the Middle East and beyond.

The Prime Minister is expected to mark the sobering 1,000 day milestone by calling on G20 countries to go further and faster in their support of Ukraine, highlighting the ‘unfathomable consequences’ if Putin succeeds.

On Monday, the Prime Minister is expected to meet with President Xi Jinping of China for the first time, as the government continues to seek serious, stable and pragmatic engagement with China – rooted at all times in the UK’s national interests.

As permanent members of the UN Security Council with major economies, the Prime Minister will say that it is only right that we engage with China pragmatically where there are clear areas of mutual cooperation – including on international stability, climate and growth.

At the same time, he will be firm on the need to have honest conversations on areas of disagreement, while competing and challenging where we have to.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer said:

It is in the UK’s best interests to engage on the global stage – whether that’s building strong and fruitful partnerships with our closest allies or being frank with those whose values differ from our own.

Close cooperation with the world’s leading economies is vital to secure investment into the UK, and create the jobs needed to catalyse growth.

As we mark 1,000 days since Putin’s illegal invasion of Ukraine, I will be doing all I can to bolster Ukraine as they continue to bravely defend their sovereignty.

Under my leadership, the UK will be a responsible actor at a time of increasing volatility in the world, while ensuring our diplomacy delivers for people at home.

The G20 will bring together the 19 countries with the largest global economies – representing 85% of global GDP and 75% of all trade.

The Prime Minister will be focused on building partnerships that increase growth and security at home and abroad, advancing international financial reforms, accelerating the climate transition and the deployment of clean power, and supporting the economic development of developing countries.

The Prime Minister’s trip also marks the first visit by a British Prime Minister to Brazil in twelve years.

His visit will catalyse the UK’s relationship with the leading economic power in Latin America and advance shared areas of interest such as tackling climate change and making progress on the global green transition, protecting workers’ rights and bolstering trade.

Bilateral trade between the UK and Brazil was worth £11.2 billion last year.

The government is continuing to use its foreign policy agenda to deliver for people at home, working with partners across the globe on trade and investment to drive growth, galvanise action on climate change and improve energy security for the British people.

The press release issued by 10 Downing Street on 14 November 2024.

Thousands of highly skilled jobs will be supported across the UK as the Prime Minister throws his support behind the aerospace industry – with £975 million over the next 5 years for this key growth sector.

In a boost for aerospace centres in places like Broughton, Filton and Derby, the Government has extended the Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) Programme. The extension will speed up innovation, create job opportunities and support an industry that is a source of pride for communities across Britain.

The Prime Minister will today (Friday 15 November) make his first visit to Wales since the Budget, which has one of the largest aerospace clusters in the world, employing over 20,000 people.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer said:

From modern aircraft engines to helicopters, the UK’s aerospace industry is truly world-class.

The UK is at the forefront of cutting-edge aerospace industry, and by accelerating our investment we will unlock the tech of the future and take a crucial step forward in our mission to deliver growth and opportunity across our country.

The government’s investment provides industry with long-term confidence in the UK as a place to in turn invest in cutting-edge aerospace technology and help extend the UK’s global lead in wings and engine manufacturing, whilst working to deliver zero-emission flights. Bidding for the funding will open in January, with projects expected to begin from the Autumn.

Aerospace will also be at the heart of the government’s Industrial Strategy, while also having an important global role in achieving our Net Zero targets and defence, with the RAF and Royal Navy both relying on its technology.

Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds said:

Our world-class aerospace sector added almost £40 billion to the economy last year, supporting high-skilled jobs in every part of the UK.

Backing the sector with this funding will ensure the UK can continue to pioneer new technologies, all while delivering the economic growth that will be felt in communities across the country.

Ahead of the visit, the Prime Minister has also confirmed £49 million worth of aerospace projects in Wales. When combined, the South West and Wales design and assemble around half of the world’s large civil aircraft wings.

The Prime Minister added:

Growth is the defining mission of this government, and our investment will drive forward the future of the aerospace industry in Wales. Working in partnership with the Welsh Government, backed by the largest ever Budget settlement, we are determined to deliver the jobs and opportunities that will make working people feel better off.

First Minister Eluned Morgan said:

Wales is a cornerstone of the UK’s Aerospace industry, with over 20,000 people employed here in high quality, skilled jobs in the Aerospace and Defence sectors.

I welcome today’s news, another in a succession of job announcements for Wales this autumn.

Airbus UK Chairman John Harrison said:

The commitment of £975m for the aerospace sector over five years offers certainty for long-term sustainable aviation investment and highly skilled jobs, delivering on the UK’s R&D and growth plan and acknowledging Aerospace’s key role in the upcoming Industrial Strategy.

The press release issued by 10 Downing Street on 13 November 2024.

The Prime Minister welcomed Romanian Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu to Downing Street this afternoon.

The leaders began by discussing the historic visit, which was the first by a Romanian Prime Minister to the United Kingdom in more than 17 years.

Across defence, security, trade and investment, the relationship between the two countries was full of opportunity and potential, the leaders agreed.

They reflected on the new treaty announced by their defence secretaries today to deepen defence cooperation and procurement, and underscored the importance of supporting allies in the region from ongoing Russian aggression.

The Prime Minister welcomed Prime Minister Ciolacu’s reflections on the situation in the Black Sea, including the UK’s ongoing demining support.

They also discussed how the UK could further support Romania’s critical national infrastructure through investment and expertise, including on clean energy.

The Prime Minister then updated on his EU reset and said he hoped it would allow for a closer relationship with partners across Europe.

The leaders agreed to stay in touch.

The press release issued by 10 Downing Street on 12 November 2024.

Today the Prime Minister met with President Aliyev at the COP29 summit in Baku.

The Prime Minister congratulated the President on a successful summit opening, and remarked on the importance of international engagement on this urgent challenge.

The Prime Minister said he was looking forward to working together on the clean energy transition, including solar and other renewable innovations.

Turning to Ukraine, the leaders updated each other on latest events. The Prime Minister reiterated the UK’s unwavering commitment to Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.