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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.

The press release issued by 10 Downing Street on 7 October 2024.

The King has approved the nomination of Marsha de Cordova, Member of Parliament for Battersea, to be appointed as Second Church Estates Commissioner.

Background

Marsha de Cordova is the Labour MP for Battersea, and has been an MP since 8 June 2017.

She was educated at London South Bank University studying Law and European Policy Studies. She was born with Nystagmus and is registered blind.

She has worked for numerous charities including Action for Blind People and Thomas Pocklington Trust before founding the charity South East London Vision (SELVis) in 2014. She was elected as a Labour Party councillor for the Larkhall ward on Lambeth Council in 2014.

Marsha has served in the Shadow Cabinet as Shadow Secretary of State for Women and Equalities and Shadow Minister (Work and Pensions) (Disabled People). She also served on the Work and Pensions Select Committee and the Petitions Committee.

The press release issued by 10 Downing Street on 5 October 2024.

Leaders from across the UK will come together in Scotland next week [Friday 11 October] as the Prime Minister convenes the first Council of Nations and Regions.

Leaders from across the UK will come together in Scotland next week [Friday 11 October] as the Prime Minister convenes the first Council of Nations and Regions.

Three days ahead of the International Investment Summit, the first Council will focus on investment and growth and is a key moment to ensure everyone is collectively playing their part to maximise the opportunity the Summit presents for the whole of the UK.

The Council brings together First Ministers, Northern Ireland’s First Minister and Deputy First Minister and regional Mayors from across England, as the UK Government forges new partnerships, resets relationships and seizes the opportunity to secure long term investment with the aim of boosting growth and living standards in every part of the UK.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer said:

I’m determined to bring forward a new era of stability, trust, and partnership with businesses, investors, Devolved Governments, and local leaders to boost the economy and restore the UK’s reputation one of the best places in the world to do business.

I’ve set out that we will be doing things differently, and that’s exactly why we are delivering our promise to convene the first Council of the Nations and Regions as we work as one team to maximise opportunities ahead of the Investment Summit.

No more talking shops of the past. Genuine, meaningful, and focused partnership to change the way we do business, redefine our position on the world’s stage, and unlock the whole of the UK’s untapped potential to make everyone, everywhere better off.

Tracy Brabin, Mayor of West Yorkshire, said:

This new era of genuine partnership working between the Government and Mayors will help us to unleash the potential of our great regions and boost growth.

Mayors are champions of their regions at home and abroad, attracting investment, creating good jobs, and putting more money in people’s pockets. Our investments in transport, skills and homes, create the right environment for growth by connecting businesses to the talent and finance they need to succeed.

Through partnership working and by listening to business, we’ll deliver the long-term investment our country needs to shake off stagnation and face the future with confidence.

Local leaders as well as Heads of the Devolved Governments have also been invited and are expected to attend the International Investment Summit to forge new partnerships with businesses to unlock growth in every corner and every community across the UK.

The UK Government led inaugural International Investment Summit is expected to be opened by the Prime Minister where he will take part in an in conversation event with Eric Schmidt – the pioneer behind Google’s transformation from start up to one of the world’s most powerful companies.

Eric Schmidt, Former CEO & Chairman of Google KBE said:

Artificial intelligence represents one of the most transformative technologies of our time. It will change how economies everywhere function, and it will determine which countries stay competitive in the decades to come.

Last year, when the UK hosted the first global summit on AI safety, the country displayed its commitment to being a leader in responsible innovation. Now, it has the opportunity to go even further and articulate a vision for the future where the UK is a hub for world-class talent.

I’m looking forward to discussing with the Prime Minister how we can drive even greater investment in research and education to ensure the UK stays at the forefront of these technological breakthroughs.

The Summit will gather UK leaders, high-profile investors and businesses from across the world at a historic venue in central London – with confirmed speakers including Ruth Porat President & Chief Investment Officer, Alphabet and Google, Alex Kendall, CEO of Wayve and Bruce Flatt, CEO of Brookfield Asset Management.

The event will provide an opportunity for the Government to establish enduring partnerships with businesses to boost investment in the UK and to give investors the certainty and confidence they need to drive growth.

It will be sponsored by Barclays, HSBC, Lloyds, M&G plc, Octopus Energy, and TSL.

Today’s announcement follows the Government confirming funding this week to launch the UK’s first carbon capture sites in Teesside and Merseyside. In a boost for economic growth and protecting the environment, the new carbon capture and CCUS enabled hydrogen projects will create 4,000 new jobs, sustain important British industry, and help remove over 8.5 million tonnes of carbon emissions each year – the equivalent of taking around 4 million cars off the road.

C.S. Venkatakrishnan, Group Chief Executive, Barclays said:

The International Investment Summit is an important opportunity for the Government to build further investor confidence based on its priorities for driving UK economic growth.

The UK’s stability, skills and history of innovation make it an attractive investment destination. The private sector has an important supporting role in helping the economy.  Barclays has made its largest ever capital investment in the UK to drive economic growth and we continue to connect both domestic and international investors with opportunities across the country.

Georges Elhedery, Group CEO, HSBC said:

From SMEs to multinational corporates, UK companies’ enterprise, expertise and innovation present huge opportunities for partnership and economic growth. With our long history of helping UK customers trade with the world and international customers to invest in the UK, HSBC is pleased to support the International Investment Summit.

Charlie Nunn, Group Chief Executive, Lloyds Banking Group said:

The UK business environment remains an innovative and dynamic destination for investors and global talent, and we are proud to support the International Investment Summit. Lloyds works with corporate and institutional clients from the UK and across the world – generating jobs and growth, attracting inward investment, and increasing exports.  These are essential ways we are helping Britain prosper.

Andrea Rossi, CEO, M&G plc said:

The UK has a clear national mission to drive economic growth and back wealth creation across every region of the country. At M&G, we have actively invested in the UK for 175 years, driving progress and helping people, businesses and communities thrive. We continue to support a range of companies, invest in critical infrastructure and play our part in boosting regional economies. The International Investment Summit is a crucial moment to put the UK back on the investor map, showcase market opportunities and reinforce how business and government can work in partnership.

Greg Jackson, CEO of Octopus Energy said:

The UK is the vanguard of green innovation, brimming with the talent and technology needed to accelerate the global energy revolution. By investing in British renewables and clean tech, we’re not just creating greener energy for people but driving the solutions that will power the world. The International Investment Summit is a great opportunity to showcase the UK’s climate leadership and revolutionise the sector.

Jackie Wild, TSL Group CEO said:

We are delighted to be a partner to the International Investment Summit. We founded TSL more than two decades ago with the vision of creating a British export model of technical engineering and construction excellence. We are proud to be delivering projects for international clients across the world to power the fourth industrial revolution.

In addition, through the creation of SmartParc, our cutting edge, investable platform for food industry change, we continue to facilitate inward investment into the UK’s food industry to safeguard our national food security.

The press release issued by 10 Downing Street on 3 October 2024.

The Prime Minister spoke to the Prime Minister of the Republic of Mauritius, Pravind Jugnauth, this morning.

The leaders began by welcoming the political agreement achieved today between the UK and Mauritius on the exercise of sovereignty over the Chagos Archipelago after two years of negotiations.

The Prime Minister reiterated the importance of reaching this deal to protect the continued operation of the UK/US military base on Diego Garcia.

He underscored his steadfast duty to national and global security which underpinned the political agreement reached today.

They looked forward to speaking again.