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  • PRESS RELEASE : Welsh Secretary celebrates 2023 New Year Honours achievements [December 2022]

    PRESS RELEASE : Welsh Secretary celebrates 2023 New Year Honours achievements [December 2022]

    The press release issued by the Welsh Office on 31 December 2022.

    Secretary of State for Wales David TC Davies has congratulated this year’s recipients from Wales of New Year Honours.

    The New Year Honours list recognises the accomplishments of extraordinary people from all backgrounds across the United Kingdom.

    Recipients from Wales in the 2023 list include Wales captain Sophie Ingle (OBE) for her services to football, founder of retailer Net World Sports Alex Loven (MBE) for services to the economy and to the community in Wrexham and Professor Colin Riordan (CBE), President and Vice-Chancellor of Cardiff University for services to higher education.

    From the world of politics, there are Knighthoods for Rhondda MP Chris Bryant and Swansea-born New Forest East MP Julian Lewis, both for political and public service.

    Numerous other people from across Wales have been honoured including Bill Carne from Haverfordwest (BEM for services to sport and charity in Pembrokeshire), June Lovell from Mold (BEM for services to the NHS), Nancy Thomas from Monmouth (BEM for services to the NHS) and Major Derek Monroe from Brecon who receives an MBE for services to the Army Cadets.

    The Welsh Secretary thanked all those in Wales who have been honoured for their inspirational hard work and achievements.

    Secretary of State for Wales David TC Davies said:

    I am inspired by the invaluable work of the many people from across Wales who have deservedly been recognised on the New Year Honours List.

    It is fantastic to see Welsh recipients from a wide range of backgrounds being recognised. I am thrilled that their commitment to their field – whether it is community work, sport, education or health – has been commended.

    I would like to congratulate all recipients being honoured and thank them for their contribution.

  • PRESS RELEASE : British exporters, innovators and business leaders recognised in 2023 New Year Honours [December 2022]

    PRESS RELEASE : British exporters, innovators and business leaders recognised in 2023 New Year Honours [December 2022]

    The press release issued by the Department for International Trade on 31 December 2022.

    Trade Secretary congratulates British exporters, innovators and business leaders from across the UK who have been recognised with Honours in 2023 New Year list.

    Trade Secretary Kemi Badenoch is today congratulating British business leaders, exporters and Department for International Trade staff who have been recognised with Honours for their exceptional service to international trade, investment and exporting.

    Those honoured represent a diverse range of businesses, from companies exporting technology that supports people with special educational needs and disabilities around the world to business leaders who have championed an array of sectors – from fintech to construction and maritime.

    Trade Secretary Kemi Badenoch said:

    Trade drives economic growth, creates jobs and supports businesses and communities up and down the country. Our fantastic exporters and dedicated trade officials are the ones who make that a reality and it’s brilliant to see them get the recognition they deserve.

    2023 is full of opportunities as we continue to take advantage of our newfound freedoms, unlock new markets and help businesses to sell their products all around the world.

    Exporters and business leaders recognised in the 2023 New Year Honours list include:

    CMG

    • Richard Graham MP, Prime Minister’s Trade Envoy to Indonesia, ASEAN economic community, Malaysia and Philippines, for services to trade and investment in South East Asia.

    OBE

    • John (‘Jack’) Gerard Averell Spencer Churchill, Co-founder and Executive Officer of Scanning Pens Ltd, for services to international trade and to the Dyslexia and Special Educational Needs and Disabilities community.
    • Toby Jonathan Sutton, Co-founder and Chief Operating Officer of Scanning Pens Limited, for services to international trade and to the Dyslexia and Special Educational Needs and Disabilities community.
    • Sharon Kaur Jandu, Founder and Director of Yorkshire Asian Business Association, for services to international trade.
    • Alison Lyons, for services to the Department for International Trade and people with disabilities.
    • Stephen Leonard Ingledew, Executive Chair at Fintech Scotland, for services to establishing Financial Technology sector in Scotland.

    MBE

    • Julianne Ponan, Owner of Creative Nature, an allergen free food brand, for services to business, exports and people with allergies.
    • Iain Mackinnon, former Secretary of the Maritime Skills Alliance, for services to education and skills in the maritime sector.
    • Thomas Richard Chant, Chief Executive Officer of the Society of Maritime Industries, for services to the maritime industry.
    • Robert Geoffrey Oliver, lately Chief Executive Officer for Construction Equipment Association, for services to UK manufacturing sector, construction and UK exports.
    • Paula Boast, Vice Chair of Bahrain British Business Forum, for services to UK-Bahrain business relations.

    Staff from the Department for International Trade (DIT) recognised in the 2023 New Year Honours list include:

    OBE

    • Neil Feinson, Deputy Director for Trade in Goods, DIT, for services to international trade and diversity and inclusion in the Civil Service
    • Ilaria Regondi, Country Director, France and Deputy Trade Commissioner Europe, DIT, for being strategic in several billion pounds worth of exports and investment projects and securing vital healthcare supplies from France during the pandemic.

    MBE

    • Dr Joanne Lawson, Deputy Head in Procurement and Intellectual Property, DIT, for services to trade, by leading the UK’s accession to the WTO Agreement on Government Procurement.
    • Dr Sian Thomas, Chief Data Officer, DIT, for services to international trade, investment and cross-government data standards

    In addition to recipients nominated by DIT, the following trade professionals have received honours:

    • Dr Linda Yi-Chuang Yueh, Fellow in Economics, St Edmund Hall, University of Oxford and Adjunct Professor of Economics, London Business School, and member of the Board of Trade, for services to economics
    • Lesley Batchelor OBE, Export Champion and Entrepreneur, for services to international trade
    • William Alan Beckett, Chairman, International Trade Forum. For services to Manufacturing and to exports
    • Helen Grant MP, Member of Parliament for Maidstone and the Weald and Trade Envoy to Nigeria, for political and public service
    • Dr Graham Harold Gudgin, for services to economic development in Northern Ireland

    Recognised Recipients

    Exporters and business leaders recognised in this list include co-founders John (‘Jack’) Churchill and Toby Sutton, both awarded an OBE for services to international trade and to people with special educational needs and disabilities.

    Over the last 20 years, Jack Churchill – who himself is dyslexic – and Toby Sutton, have built an assistive technology powerhouse at the heart of the dyslexia and special needs communities. Scanning Pens is an organisation that provides portable text-to-speech pen scanners which empower young and adult readers by giving them the tool to instantly access printed text anywhere. This assistive technology is now used daily by thousands of schools, workplaces and in prisons. The organisation has for many years been active both in the UK and in more than 100 countries. More than 50% of the company’s business is attributed to international trade, and it now has offices in the UK, USA, Canada, Australia and India.

    Jack Churchill and Toby Sutton, co-founders of Scanning Pens Ltd, said:

    To say we are honoured by this announcement is an understatement. When we first started this venture over 20 years ago, we saw the opportunity to establish a business that could help millions of individuals with their literacy needs. Looking back, it is fantastic to know that through our technology we have supported so many to succeed.

    The success of Scanning Pens has allowed us to establish a goodwill organisation, Succeed With Dyslexia, which has made a reality of our wish to spread awareness around dyslexia through positive stories within this often-forgotten community.

    Without the support of our families and the whole team, neither of us would be receiving an OBE today. We look forward to many years ahead as we drive our business forward, whilst at the same time helping even more individuals in their daily lives.

    Julianne Ponan – awarded an MBE for services to business, exports and people with allergies.

    Allergy campaigner and award-winning business woman Julianne Ponan received the honour for the work she has done to educate others about the risks, dangers and realities of living with allergies and anaphylaxis. This recognition is part of her ambition to run Creative Nature, a successful top 14 allergen free snack business in the competitive food and drink sector. Now in its 11th year, Creative Nature sells products online, through major retailers across the UK and exports to over 16 countries around the world. As an Export Champion for the Department for International Trade, Julianne helps other SMEs to explore exporting by sharing her skills and experience. Julianne is also an ambassador for the Anaphylaxis Campaign and MedicAlert where she raises awareness of medical jewellery to provide life-saving information to health professionals in an emergency.

    Julianne Ponan, Chief Executive Officer of Creative Nature, said:

    I am honoured and humbled to be recognised with the award of an MBE in the 2023 New Year’s Honours list. I’m so thrilled to be counted among so many who have been honoured for their positive work to make our lives and our society better.

    Living with allergies in our society is not easy. People like me can feel isolated, excluded and humiliated when we need to ensure that what we eat or drink is safe for us – and that can include what others eat or drink around us.

    My team and I create products that can be eaten safely, and I’m very passionate about that.

    Stephen Ingledew – awarded an OBE for services to establishing the Financial Technology Sector in Scotland.

    Spanning over four decades, Stephen’s career has enabled him to become an influential advocate to make the financial world more open, creative and inclusive through innovative initiatives and progressive ways of working. In 2018, he formed and led FinTech Scotland, which is recognised today as one of the top fintech cluster management organisations in the UK and Europe. FinTech Scotland published the ground breaking Research and Innovation Roadmap, and Stephen is one of the founders of the FinTech National Network which facilitates collaboration across all UK regional fintech clusters. He also sits on the UK Government’s Business Innovation Forum and Scottish Government’s Innovation Steering Group and is both Deputy Convenor of the University of Strathclyde Court and non-executive director of Smart Data Foundry.

    Stephen Ingledew, Chairman of FinTech Scotland, said:

    I am honoured to receive an OBE for services to financial technology. To be recognised for doing something I am passionate about is incredible and I’d like to take this opportunity to pay tribute to the many people who have provided valuable support to me.

    It is a huge privilege to be at the heart of financial innovation leveraging expertise across all UK regions to grow the economy, attract inward investment and develop export opportunities, all of which further reinforces the UK’s role as global fintech leader.

    Sharon Jandu – awarded an OBE for services to international trade.

    Sharon is an advocate for both her community and international trade. She has put Asian owned Yorkshire businesses on the global map by creating the Yorkshire Asian Business Association (YABA) in 2017, with the aim of educating and promoting Yorkshire based, Asian owned businesses at home and overseas. Due to her enthusiasm and experience, YABA has amassed over 3,500 corporate members which continues to grow. Sharon has driven joint trade opportunities between her membership and primarily the Indian Sub-continent, where she embraces the opportunity emerging from the UK’s free trade agreement with India. She continuously promotes Department for International Trade’s assistance, alongside collaborating on events to bring DIT to her membership’s attention.   She founded the charity Global Diversity Positive Action in 2015, after witnessing failures first hand as a Justice of the Peace.

    Sharon Jandu, Founder and Director of Yorkshire Asian Business Association, said:

    It’s an absolute honour and a privilege to receive such a prestigious award for my work educating and promoting Northern based and Asian owned businesses at home and overseas.

    I am grateful to the Department for International Trade for the recognition, and I am also really fortunate to be supported by an incredible team.

  • PRESS RELEASE : Armed Forces personnel awarded state honours for outstanding service in the New Year Honours List [December 2022]

    PRESS RELEASE : Armed Forces personnel awarded state honours for outstanding service in the New Year Honours List [December 2022]

    The press release issued by the Ministry of Defence on 31 December 2022.

    The military division of His Majesty The King’s first New Year Honours List has been published, granting state honours to personnel serving across the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force.

    Recipients have been recognised for extraordinary contributions to their service and country, from leading mine hunting operations in the Gulf to developing a village in Tanzania.

    Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said:

    These brilliant service men and women have gone above and beyond in fulfilling their duties and are an inspiration to those who might be looking to join the UK Armed Forces.

    Congratulations to all those who have received an award and thank you for your exemplary service.

    From the Royal Air Force, Flight Sergeant Fiona Phillips has been appointed a Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE) for being an exceptional ambassador for the service and demonstrating selfless commitment to voluntary work and community development through helping to develop a Tanzanian village, alleviating poverty through health and education. Flight Sergeant Phillips has also cared for and taught English to over 70 children in a Cambodian orphanage, volunteered at an adults’ residential centre and supported staff at a school for those with disabilities. Outside of her work with the RAF, she co-ordinates children’s triathlons, coaches athletics and is the welfare and safeguarding lead for British Triathlon.

    Flight Sergeant Phillips said:

    I am extremely humbled to receive this award for the small contribution I have made towards raising funds and volunteering for many charities and community projects that are close to my heart.

    None of this would have been possible without the support of my family, friends and colleagues. Regular contact with many families from my charity work is very rewarding to me.

    Wing Commander Graham Percival has been awarded the Ordinary Associate of the Royal Red Cross, Second Class for his life’s work innovating critical care in the aeromedical environment as part of the Critical Care Air Support Team. During the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan, Wing Commander Percival led and supported the team through the busiest period in its history, and later played a leading role in the retrieval of the initial cruise ship patients in the Far East during the COVID-19 pandemic. His contribution to nursing in defence and the many patients under his care has been outstanding.

    From the Royal Navy, Commodore Donald Crosbie has been appointed as an Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (OBE) for his work pushing the boundaries of Anglo-American mine hunting operations in the Gulf. As Deputy Commander of Task Force 52 – the US Navy’s permanent mine warfare force deployed in Bahrain – Commodore Crosbie’s inspirational leadership, dedication and energy has driven ever closer relations between British and US minehunters, as both navies look to make use of autonomous systems, drones and crewless craft to hunt down and neutralise underwater devices.

    Chief Petty Officer Janine Potts has been appointed an MBE for her work as a champion of Commonwealth personnel, and determination to make the service a more inclusive place for all. Chief Petty Officer Potts has been at the forefront of driving policy to improve the experience of personnel from Commonwealth nations to address the unique challenges they face, establish the Royal Navy Commonwealth Network and support the service’s newly formed Race and Diversity Network.

    Corporal Hollie Davis of the Royal Army Medical Corps has been appointed an MBE for her determination to support and counsel soldiers going through difficult personal circumstances, as well as performing to the highest standards as a combat medical technician and making a huge contribution to the Royal Tank Regiment’s preparation for Operation Cabrit; the UK’s operational deployment to Estonia as part of NATO’s enhanced Forward Presence to improve Euro-Atlantic security. Corporal Davis has raised over £20,000 for the Lullaby Trust; a charity which aims to support those who have lost a child to sudden infant death syndrome, and created the Army Child Bereavement Network to support soldiers who have suffered the loss of a child.

    Corporal Davis said:

    I’m so shocked I don’t have words. I’ve had lots of tears, but no words. It still hasn’t really sunk in.

    I’m proud to run the network. It’s a nice, safe space for people to be able to talk about the worst thing that could ever happen to you.

    Lieutenant Colonel Jeyasangar Jeyanathan of the British Army has been appointed as an OBE for his relentless work throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. As a consultant in anaesthesia and intensive care at a hospital, he has cared for critically unwell patients, while also working as a doctor for Air Ambulance Kent Surrey Sussex. Lieutenant Colonel Jeyanathan has helped to maintain and innovate essential emergency services for communities across south-east England, at a time when the National Health Service was severely stretched. He notably developed transfer services for critically ill patients to manage bed shortages, which ensured availability for patients in the region who required the highest level of care.

  • PRESS RELEASE : NHS App hits over 30 million sign-ups [December 2022]

    PRESS RELEASE : NHS App hits over 30 million sign-ups [December 2022]

    The press release issued by the Department of Health and Social Care on 31 December 2022.

    • New features added this year will enable users to receive notifications from their GPs and view and manage their hospital appointments, with healthcare information now at their fingertips
    • Use of the NHS App is freeing up valuable clinician time with 1.7 million GP appointments booked and over 22 million repeat prescriptions ordered through the NHS App in the last 12 months

    Millions more patients across England are benefitting from easier access to their health records and medical services through the NHS App, as sign ups top 30 million – including seven million new sign ups in 2022.

    The app, which launched four years ago, was one of the most popular free health apps of 2022 – with more people accessing its range of features, including over 65 million GP record views. The government has already met its target to have 68% of people in England registered with the NHS App by March 2023 and is firmly on track to meet its second target to have 75% of people registered by 2024.

    The app offers a digital front door for interacting with the NHS and has seen a host of new features launched in the last 12 months – empowering patients to access services from the comfort of their homes.

    Health and Social Care Secretary Steve Barclay said:

    Technology is transforming the way we use the NHS and with over 30 million sign ups to the NHS App across the country, including seven million this year alone, there is huge potential to modernise services for patients and staff.

    In the last year alone 21 million repeat prescriptions have been ordered through the app, saving valuable time for clinicians and helping people access their treatment as easily as possible.

    On top of this we have added innovative new features – from accessing GP records to booking Covid jabs – which will help us ease pressures on GPs and other primary care services and provide more effective, personalised care. If you haven’t already I’d encourage you to download the app and see how it can help you access the services you need.

    The NHS App is supporting hardworking NHS staff as they work tirelessly to clear the Covid backlogs, freeing up valuable clinician time as well as empowering patients to have greater control over their health and care records.

    A total of 1.7 million GP appointments were booked through the NHS App this year and a record breaking 22 million repeat prescriptions ordered, up from 9 million over the same period last year. 128,000 people also registered their organ donation decision through the NHS App.

    Patients in many parts of the country are also able to view and manage their hospital appointments on the app – helping to build a modern, digital NHS. The new features include viewing all referrals and future hospital appointments in one place, accessing supporting information for appointments –such as hospital maps – along with booking, changing and cancelling appointments.

    The new features are available to patients at 20 NHS Trusts across the country from York and Scarborough to Royal Cornwall – with another 24 trusts expected to be available by March 2023 – and has been used over 800,000 times.

    Lords Minister For Technology Nick Markham said:

    Millions of patients have continued to sign up to the NHS App, helping to generate a record number of views and modernise how our health service works.

    We will continue to innovate and incorporate new features to ensure that patients can access convenient, high quality care when and where they need it.

    Simon Bolton, Interim Chief Executive at NHS Digital, said:

    The NHS App continues to change the way people in England access healthcare services. Since it was launched four years ago, millions of people have used it to book GP appointments, order repeat prescriptions and view GP records.

    We’ve also added new features to the app to help people manage hospital appointments, book Covid vaccinations and receive messages from GPs. The NHS App is a great example of how technology can be used to help people take control of their healthcare and access NHS services quickly and easily.

    Dr Vin Diwakar, medical director for transformation at NHS England, said:

    It’s fantastic that the NHS App is already in the pockets of millions of people, providing easy access to crucial everyday NHS services like repeat prescriptions and GP appointment bookings.

    Our vision is to transform the NHS App into a front door for the NHS, with many exciting new features and changes planned – delivering on the NHS’ Long Term Plan commitment to continue to harness the power of technology for patients and staff – which remains at the heart of our plans to innovate patient care for the 21st century.

    People can also receive notifications from their GPs, a feature which has been rolled out across nearly 2,000 practices. Thanks to this effort over 700,000 messages to update patients including appointment reminders and test results have been successfully processed.

    People are also benefitting from the ability to book a Covid vaccine appointment through the NHS App. More than 28,000 bookings have been made via this route in just four weeks since the feature was added in November, accounting for 9% of all bookings since this feature was enabled.

    Thanks to these kind of features, millions of people are benefitting from easier and quicker access to NHS services – and the government will continue to build on the progress which has already been made.

    New features in the app available next year will ensure patients can access more NHS services at their fingertips – including booking their flu vaccination and accessing hospital correspondence, such as pre-consultation questionnaires.

  • PRESS RELEASE : Scots recognised in New Year Honours List [December 2022]

    PRESS RELEASE : Scots recognised in New Year Honours List [December 2022]

    The press release issued by the Scottish Office on 30 December 2022.

    The Scottish Secretary has congratulated the many people from across Scottish society who have been recognised in the New Year Honours List published today.

    Alister Jack said:

    This year’s New Year Honours List underlines the outstanding contributions made by Scots to the life of the nation, from public service, through entertaining us and contributing to our cultural heritage, to assisting in Scotland’s recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic and supporting business growth.

    It’s great to see recognition of our men’s football captain Andy Robertson [MBE], not just for his efforts on the pitch but for his work with young people. The UK’s Scottish Chief Veterinary Officer Dr Christine Middlemiss [CB] has been deservedly honoured for her work on behalf of the veterinary and farming industries, as has Dr Julie Maxton [DBE], the first female executive director of the Royal Society in its history of over 350 years.

    Many Scots have been recognised for their contributions to our cultural landscape. These include Sinclair Barbour from Dumfriesshire [BEM], who for more than four decades has inspired people to participate in and learn the skills of Scottish country dancing; James McEwan from Islay [MBE], four times Master Distiller of the Year and inductee to the Whisky Hall of Fame; and David Sutherland from Dundee [OBE], for services to illustrating the Beano.

    This is also, however, an important opportunity to acknowledge the dedication of those who selflessly serve the needs of others in our communities. Among those to have been honoured today are 28-year-old Lucy Lintott from Moray [BEM], for her tireless campaigning and fundraising in aid of tackling Motor Neurone Disease; and 79-year-old Joyce Murray from East Dunbartonshire [BEM] who has served her community for more than five decades – 50 years as a Boys’ Brigade officer and the last twenty years as a trusted school crossing patrol attendant.

    My sincerest congratulations go to all who have been recognised today.

  • PRESS RELEASE : UK’s Chief Veterinary Officer awarded a CB as part of the New Year Honours [December 2022]

    PRESS RELEASE : UK’s Chief Veterinary Officer awarded a CB as part of the New Year Honours [December 2022]

    The press release issued by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs on 30 December 2022.

    Christine Middlemiss made a Companion of the Order of the Bath (CB) for her services to the veterinary and farming sectors in the United Kingdom.

    The UK’s Chief Veterinary Officer (CVO) Christine Middlemiss has been made a Companion of the Order of the Bath (CB) in the King’s New Year Honours. The Order of the Bath is a British order of chivalry and is second only to a damehood or knighthood.

    The honour recognises Christine’s crucial role in maintaining the high standard of animal health and welfare in the UK following our departure from the EU, and her significant efforts in managing the largest ever outbreak of avian influenza flu.

    Since becoming CVO in 2018, Christine has achieved accomplishments of national and international importance, leading the UK’s approach on numerous vital issues ranging from global animal health issues; biosecurity and disease risk management; and trade and market access agreements.

    This year in particular she has been instrumental in the government’s tireless efforts to manage the unprecedented ongoing outbreak of avian influenza, helping to limit the spread of the disease and mitigate its impacts on farmers and the public, as well as international trade. She led efforts to ensure that Ukrainian refugees were able to bring their pets to the UK, and also played a key role in developing the government’s response to the Independent Review on bovine TB and promoting the importance of vaccination and biosecurity on farms.

    Chief Veterinary Officer Christine Middlemiss said:

    I am truly humbled to be awarded this honour. For me, it demonstrates the recognition of the importance of having vets in government and what we do. As we’ve seen over the last few years, vets have a critical role in a variety of issues including new and emerging diseases, food supply and supporting people fleeing conflict with their beloved pets.

    I am very proud of the work we do and I am passionate about inspiring confidence in women and girls hoping to pursue careers in science, as well as ensuring that we have highly expert and experienced public sector vets to continue to make a significant positive impact.

    Defra Permanent Secretary Tamara Finkelstein said:

    Since becoming Chief Veterinary Officer in 2018, Christine has achieved accomplishments of national and international importance, so I am delighted to see her huge contributions to veterinary, farming and the United Kingdom being recognised in this way.

    She has repeatedly provided outstanding leadership and valuable expert advice whilst dealing with extremely challenging issues – her honour is thoroughly deserved.

    Throughout her time as CVO, Christine has represented the UK on the international stage, including at the G7 summit, Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) discussions at the World Organisation for Animal Health, and at several bilateral trade negotiations.

  • PRESS RELEASE : Overseas Honours List recognises outstanding contribution to vital foreign policy priorities [December 2022]

    PRESS RELEASE : Overseas Honours List recognises outstanding contribution to vital foreign policy priorities [December 2022]

    The press release issued by the Foreign Office on 30 December 2022.

    The New Years Overseas Honours list recognises the outstanding contribution of British nationals for their service abroad.

    • UK Ambassadors in Kyiv and Moscow among the 141 people to receive honours for their exceptional service to the UK overseas or internationally
    • awards recognise extraordinary people across a range of fields including foreign policy, health and development
    • Dr David Nabarro and Masood Ahmed are recognised with Knighthoods for their outstanding contributions to global health and international development respectively

    Senior diplomats at the forefront of the UK’s response to the war in Ukraine will be recognised alongside 141 others for their service to the UK overseas and internationally on the King’s New Year honours list.

    Melinda Simmons, HMA Kyiv, and Deborah Bronnert, HMA Moscow will both receive Damehoods for their services to foreign policy, including their work supporting Ukraine and countering Russia’s aggression this year.

    Extraordinary achievements by British nationals, both officials and non-officials, who worked on the UK’s response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine are also recognised. These include 2 awards at OBE [Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire] to Lt Col (Rt’d) Andrew Kent and Dr Paul Ransom for their outstanding contributions to UK health support overseas, including on the ground in Ukraine.

    Former Cabinet Secretary Mark Sedwill receives a Knighthood for his career in public service spanning domestic and international policy across 7 prime ministers.

    Alok Sharma receives a Knighthood for his contribution to combatting climate change through his leadership at COP26 and driving the UK to agree a historic agreement from individual countries that will have a major impact in addressing climate change in the future.

    Distinguished international public servant Dr David Nabarro who receives a Knighthood for his outstanding contribution to global health, most recently as the WHO Special Envoy for Covid-19 Prevention and Response.

    Also recognised with a Knighthood is Masood Ahmed, President of the Center for Global Development. One of the most strategic thinkers and leaders in the international development system, Mr Ahmed has led successful initiatives that have advanced the economic development of countries around the world for over 3 decades.

    Sir Philip Barton, Permanent Under-Secretary at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and Head of the Diplomatic Service, said:

    I congratulate everyone receiving an honour and thank them for their hard work and years of service. The UK’s impact around the world depends on exceptional people like those recognised in His Majesty The King’s New Year Honours list. I am grateful for their outstanding contribution.

    The New Year Honours list also recognises a number of non-official contributions including:

    David Wightwick

    Chief Executive Officer, UK-Med, receives a CMG [Companion of the Most Distinguished Order of St Michael and St George] for services to UK humanitarian support.

    David Wightwick is recognised for an exceptional and sustained contribution to UK humanitarian support overseas. His career began as an aid worker in Kosovo for the International Medical Corps and has now spanned 3 decades of leading and managing complex humanitarian crises for Save the Children, the World Health Organisation, Merlin, GOAL and, for the last five years, as Chief Executive Officer of the UK charity UK-Med. Considered amongst his peers as one of the most outstanding emergency operational leaders in the sector, his distinguished career has enhanced the reputation of the UK in international humanitarian work, reflecting his personal involvement in most major international crises over recent times. Mr Wightwick’s operational leadership and bravery, including in Ukraine, has ensured emergency medical aid has been rapidly delivered when oversea crises hit, saving thousands of lives.

    On learning of his award, David Wightwick said:

    I feel exceptionally honoured and delighted to receive this award. I consider myself fortunate to have had the opportunity to work in humanitarian response alongside many outstanding individuals and teams over the years and to have enjoyed the steadfast support of my family throughout.

    Professor Lesley Lokko

    Founder and Director, Africa Futures Institute, Accra, Ghana, receives an OBE [Officer of the Order of the British Empire] for services to architecture and education.

    Professor Lesley Lokko is recognised for an outstanding and sustained contribution to architecture and education. As an architect, academic, author and curator, Lesley Lokko has radically changed the global conversation around race, identity, and architecture. Born in Dundee to a Ghanaian father and a Scottish mother and raised in Ghana, when she first began exploring these issues thirty years ago, architectural production, education and criticism were essentially the preserve of men. Her 2000 book, White Papers, Black Marks: Race, Space and Architecture, pioneered the study of race within architecture and remains one of the most important pieces of work in the field. Professor Lokko’s ongoing research culminated in her recent appointment as the first ever Black Curator of the Venice Architecture Biennale, the most important cultural event in architecture worldwide. Her Biennale, the 18th in the series, will be held in 2023 as only the third to be curated by a woman. She is also only the second Briton to curate the event, following Sir David Chipperfield in 2012.

    On learning of her award, Professor Lesley Lokko said:

    I am deeply touched and honoured by this unexpected recognition, not just for me personally, but for the wider field of architectural education, which is so richly expanded by the ongoing inclusion of different voices.

    Sylvia Goodall

    Founder and Patron, The Mud House Children’s Foundation, Tanzania, receives an MBE [Member of the Order of the British Empire] for services to education in Tanzania.

    Sylvia Goodall, a Founding Member and Patron of the Mud House, Children’s Foundation, is recognised for her exceptional contribution to education in Tanzania. Since falling in love with the Ngorongoro region and the Maasai people following a safari holiday to Tanzania 2006, Mrs Goodall has embarked on various charitable projects in the country. The Mud House Children’s Foundation formed in 2014 supports vulnerable and underprivileged children in Wasso, Tanzania. Mrs Goodall working alongside her son, daughter and others has personally helped deliver various projects on the ground such as sponsorship of children, playgrounds, libraries and classrooms, which have made a significant and positive impact on the local population. Her commitment and dedication is such that she has undertaken many visits to Wasso over a sustained period, at her own expense, to support her charitable works.

    On learning of her award, Sylvia Goodall said:

    I felt overwhelmed and couldn’t believe it. Its so exciting, a huge honour for me and all my family and friends both here and in Tanzania. I’ve met so many wonderful people, it’s been a joy. The Charity has worked tirelessly alongside the Maasai community to provide meaningful and long lasting improvements to education.

    John Lawton BEM (Mil)

    Manager, the Episkopi Station Running and Walking Club, Cyprus, receives a civilian BEM [British Empire Medal] for services to charity and the community in Cyprus.

    John Lawton is recognised for an outstanding contribution to charity and the community in Cyprus as Manager of the Episkopi Station Running and Walking Club. Following a long army career in which he was recognised with a military British Empire Medal, for the past twenty years, Mr Lawton has voluntarily run and managed the Episkopi Station Running and Walking Clubs, British Forces Cyprus. Despite turning 80 earlier this year, he continues to do so with great enthusiasm, devotion and discipline. Members of the club consist of British service personnel, their families as well as members of the local community and are offered a wide variety of activities to suit all ages and abilities. All the sessions are personally delivered by Mr Lawton throughout the year, in all conditions, and include walks, park runs, track, and build-up training for specific race events, and have had a significant impact on the health and well-being of the community.

    On learning of his award, John Lawton said:

    I feel very honoured with the award of a second BEM. The award also recognises the contribution made by the running/walking club to all communities. The club has been involved with raising funds for many charities over the years including for the church in Anoyira Village, The Soldier’s Charity, and many others.

  • PRESS RELEASE : The Military Division of the New Year Honours 2023 [December 2022]

    PRESS RELEASE : The Military Division of the New Year Honours 2023 [December 2022]

    The press release issued by the Ministry of Defence on 30 December 2022.

    Armed Forces personnel have been granted state honours by His Majesty The King in the annual New Year Honours list.

    Royal Navy Awards

    Promotions and appointments to the military division of the most honourable order of the Bath

    As Knight Commander

    • Vice Admiral Keith Edward BLOUNT, CB, OBE
    • Vice Admiral Nicholas William HINE, CB

    As Companions

    • Vice Admiral Paul MARSHALL, CBE
    • Major General James Andrew John MORRIS, DSO
    • Vice Admiral Guy Antony ROBINSON, OBE

    Promotions in and appointments to the military division of the most excellent order of the British Empire

    As Commanders

    • Commodore Peter COULSON
    • Captain John Lewis Rutland FOREMAN
    • Commodore Stuart Philip HENDERSON

    As Officers

    • Commodore Donald Ernest FREDERICK
    • Commander John Michael George DINEEN
    • Captain Glyn OWEN
    • Commander Andrew Maurice PARISER
    • Captain Peter Michael VINEY
    • Captain Thomas Henry WEAVER

    As Members

    • Major Angus Edward BERGER
    • Lieutenant Commander Oliver Gary BROWN
    • Chief Petty Officer Logistician (Writer) Miriam CHARLTON
    • Lieutenant Commander Jennifer FLOYD
    • Chief Petty Officer Engineering Technician (Communications and Information Systems) Philip Geoffrey Richard HODGSON
    • Leading Logistician (Writer) Tommy Andrew Russell HORRELL
    • Lieutenant Henry Theodore MAINSTONE
    • Chief Petty Officer Logistician (Writer) Janine Candice POTTS
    • Chief Petty Officer Aircrewman Mark Steven Alan SPENCER, Royal Naval Reserve
    • Chief Petty Officer Engineering Technician (Communications and Information Systems) Nicola WADE

    Royal Red Cross

    As an Ordinary Associate of the Royal Red Cross, Second Class

    • Chief Petty Officer Robert CHAMBERS, Queen Alexandra’s Royal Naval Nursing Service
    • Lieutenant Commander Sarah Elizabeth DEWEY, Queen Alexandra’s Royal Naval Nursing Service

    King’s Volunteer Reserves Medal

    • Warrant Officer 2 Andrew Charles CARMICHAEL, Royal Marines Reserve

    Army Awards

    Promotions and appointments to the military division of the most honourable order of the Bath

    As Knight Commander

    • Lieutenant General Charles Roland Vincent WALKER, DSO

    As Companions

    • Major General Ludwig Karl FORD, CBE
    • Major General Simon John Malise GRAHAM, VR
    • Lieutenant General James Francis Pardoe SWIFT, OBE

    Promotions in and appointments to the military division of the most excellent order of the British Empire

    As Commanders

    • Brigadier Ben James CATTERMOLE, MBE
    • Brigadier Edwin David COLTHUP
    • Major General Mark PULLAN, MBE
    • Brigadier Khashayar Dominic SHARIFI, OBE

    As Officers

    • Lieutenant Colonel (now Acting Colonel) James Edwin ASHWORTH, The Yorkshire Regiment
    • Lieutenant Colonel Patrick James FARRELL, Royal Regiment of Artillery
    • Lieutenant Colonel James Anthony FAUX, The Rifles
    • Colonel Andrew James Charles GEARY
    • Lieutenant Colonel Jeyasangar JEYANATHAN, Royal Army Medical Corps
    • Lieutenant Colonel Rachel Joanna LIMBREY, Royal Corps of Signals
    • Colonel Peter Michael SKINSLEY, The Royal Logistic Corps
    • Lieutenant Colonel Colin WOOD, MBE, The Parachute Regiment

    As Members

    • Sergeant Jade Diane BAPTIE, Adjutant General’s Corps (Staff and Personnel Support Branch)
    • Lieutenant Colonel Guy Philip CHAMBERS, The Rifles, Army Reserve
    • Warrant Officer Class 2 Andrew James CHATTAWAY, Intelligence Corps
    • Major Robert McAllister CRAWFORD, The Royal Logistic Corps
    • Corporal Hollie Haviland DAVIS, Royal Army Medical Corps
    • Lieutenant Colonel Billy DILKES, The Royal Logistic Corps
    • Major Peter Thomas Arthur DOBINSON, Corps of Royal Engineers
    • Captain Alexander William Geyton EDMUND, The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers
    • Major Richard Paul FOWLES, Adjutant General’s Corps (Educational and Training Services Branch)
    • Captain George Herbert Samuel GIBSON, Corps of Royal Engineers
    • Lieutenant Colonel Jeremy Francis GILES, The Royal Regiment of Scotland
    • Sergeant David Steven HANNA, The Royal Dragoon Guards
    • Captain Tristram Gary HOUGH, Corps of Royal Engineers
    • Warrant Officer Class 2 Waylon Christopher Isaac JANG, Adjutant General’s Corps (Staff and Personnel Support Branch)
    • Corporal Pardeep KAUR, The Royal Logistic Corps
    • Lieutenant Colonel Dominic Paul LETHBRIDGE, Corps of Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers
    • Major Thomas LLOYD-JUKES, Royal Tank Regiment
    • Major William Clifford McAULEY, The Royal Regiment of Scotland
    • Lance Corporal (now Acting Corporal) Richard Alexander MILBURN, Intelligence Corps, Army Reserve
    • Warrant Officer Class 1 Daniel James MILLER, Royal Corps of Signals
    • Major Philip Nicholas MOONEY, Royal Regiment of Artillery, Army Reserve
    • Lieutenant Colonel Toby Robin MOORE, Army Air Corps
    • Warrant Officer Class 2 Godfrey Boyd MORRIS, Royal Regiment of Artillery
    • Warrant Officer 2 Abimbola Felix OLUWASONA, The Royal Logistic Corps
    • Warrant Officer Class 1 Carl John RYAN, Adjutant General’s Corps (Staff and Personnel Support Branch)
    • Lieutenant Colonel Michael James SHARP, Royal Regiment of Artillery
    • Sergeant Alastair Lee SMITH, The Princess of Wales’s Royal Regiment/The Ranger Regiment
    • Major Calvin James SMITH, The Parachute Regiment
    • Staff Sergeant Shane Alan Thomas SMITH, Royal Corps of Signals
    • Major Sophie Jane SPENCER-SMALL, The Royal Logistic Corps
    • Lieutenant Colonel Bede STRONG, VR, Royal Tank Regiment, Army Reserve
    • Major Philip John SWEENEY, The Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment, Army Reserve
    • Major David Robert THATCHER, Royal Regiment of Artillery
    • Captain (now Acting Major) Daljinder Singh VIRDEE, Royal Army Medical Corps, Army Reserve
    • Lieutenant Colonel Stephen John WOODINGS, Corps of Royal Engineers
    • Corporal Kelvin Jordan ZINGANO, Adjutant General’s Corps (Staff and Personnel Support Branch)

    Royal Red Cross

    As an Ordinary Member of the Royal Red Cross, First Class

    • Lieutenant Colonel Gary MARTIN, Queen Alexandra’s Royal Army Nursing Corps

    As an Ordinary Associate of the Royal Red Cross, Second Class

    • Major Michael Ian COLLINS, Queen Alexandra’s Royal Army Nursing Corps
    • Major Shaun Francis Stainislaus McGARRY, Queen Alexandra’s Royal Army Nursing Corps

    King’s Volunteer Reserves Medal

    • Brigadier Simon Robert GOLDSTEIN, MBE, VR, Army Reserve
    • Staff Sergeant Paul Edward HILTON, VR, The Royal Wessex Yeomanry, Army Reserve
    • Captain Colin Alexander McDONALD, VR, Royal Regiment of Artillery, Army Reserve
    • Major Gary Leslie STRAIN, VR, The Royal Irish Regiment, Army Reserve

    Royal Air Force Awards

    Promotions and appointments to the military division of the most honourable order of the Bath

    As Companions

    • Air Vice-Marshal Colin David DA’SILVA
    • Air Vice-Marshal Ian Francis VALLELY, OBE

    Promotions in and appointments to the military division of the most excellent order of the British Empire

    As Commanders

    • Air Commodore Nicholas John HAY, OBE
    • Air Commodore James Havard HUNTER
    • Air Commodore Stephen Paul KILVINGTON

    As Officers

    • The Reverend Ian BROWN
    • Wing Commander Sandra Corrie BYFORD
    • Group Captain Neil James CRITCHLEY
    • Group Captain Louise Ann HENTON
    • Wing Commander Adrian Paul HOBSON
    • Group Captain Peter Martin SAUL
    • Group Captain Daniel Paul SNAPE

    As Members

    • Flight Sergeant (now Acting Master Aircrew) Matthew BAILEY
    • Warrant Officer Dean Richard BETTS
    • Squadron Leader Nicholas Mark BROOK
    • Flight Lieutenant Charlotte Louise DOOLEY
    • Squadron Leader Andrea Helen DOWDS
    • Corporal Carl Anthony HOUGHTON
    • Warrant Officer Mac MACDONALD
    • Squadron Leader Shelley Elizabeth MACKINNON
    • Flight Lieutenant Liam Kennedy PERRY
    • Flight Sergeant (now Acting Warrant Officer) Fiona Jane PHILLIPS
    • Squadron Leader Mandy Heather SINGLETON
    • Flight Sergeant James Daniel STEWART
    • Wing Commander Travis Arron STONE

    Royal Red Cross

    As an Ordinary Member of the Royal Red Cross, First Class

    • Group Captain Emma Louise REDMAN

    As an Ordinary Associate of the Royal Red Cross, Second Class

    • Wing Commander Graham Michael PERCIVAL
    • Wing Commander Sharon Melanie WHEELER

    King’s Volunteer Reserves Medal

    • Squadron Leader Mary Bernadette O’NEILL
  • PRESS RELEASE : Precautionary and temporary measures introduced to improve Covid surveillance from China [December 2022]

    PRESS RELEASE : Precautionary and temporary measures introduced to improve Covid surveillance from China [December 2022]

    The press release issued by the Department of Health and Social Care on 30 December 2022.

    • From 5 January, people flying from mainland China to England will be asked to take a pre-departure test. In addition, a sample of arrivals will be tested for Covid to enhance existing measures to monitor for new variants
    • Best defence against the virus remains the vaccine – over 152 million jabs have been given across the UK since December 2020 – with jabs available in walk-in sites and appointments bookable online

    The government has announced a series of precautionary and temporary measures to further improve the UK’s ability to detect potential new variants of Covid from China, following an increase in cases there and the easing of their border measures next week.

    Passengers arriving from China to England from 5 January will need to show a negative Covid-19 pre-departure test (PDT) taken no more than two days prior to departure. Although there are no direct flights from China to Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland, we are working with devolved nations to ensure this is implemented UK-wide as soon as possible.

    The decision has been taken to introduce these measures specifically for China arrivals due to a lack of comprehensive health information shared by China. The situation remains under review and the UK is working with China on next steps. If there are improvements in information sharing and greater transparency then temporary measures will be reviewed.

    The volume of passengers from China remains low – however, as a precautionary measure, following the re-opening of Chinese borders in January, the government has announced that:

    • People travelling from mainland China on direct flights to England from Thursday 5 January will be asked to take a pre-departure Covid test. The government is working with international partners at pace to determine scope and will announce further details in due course.
    • In addition, the UK Health Security Agency is launching surveillance from Sunday 8 January which will see a sample of passengers arriving in England from mainland China tested for Covid at the point of their arrival.

    Airlines will be required to check all passengers from China have negative pre-departure tests, and passengers will not be allowed to board a flight without providing evidence of a negative test result.

    Passengers at Heathrow will be invited to take part in the study and all positive samples will be sent for sequencing. This will further enhance the UK’s ability to identify any new variants which may be circulating in China that could evade the immune response of those already vaccinated or which have the potential to successfully outcompete other variants and spread internationally.

    England joins a growing list of countries across the world including US, Italy, Japan, Republic of Korea, Spain, Malaysia and India in announcing measures which will help to detect and assess any new Covid variants.

    The available genomes from China and from other countries where testing has occurred suggest that the variants circulating in China are the same as seen in the UK and elsewhere in Europe. The UK has a number of surveillance systems in place to detect the prevalence and spread of new variants and the UK’s sequencing data is shared rapidly to help support global awareness and health security.

    Whilst there is currently no data to suggest there are previously unknown or potentially harmful variants circulating, the new surveillance measures will help detect them if they do arise.

    The best form of defence against the virus remains the vaccine. Eligible people who are most at risk of serious outcomes from the virus can book their jab via the NHS app, or the National Booking Service, or they can just turn up at of the thousands of walk-in centres across the country.

    Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Steve Barclay said:

    As Covid cases in China rise ahead of them reopening their borders next week, it is right for us to take a balanced and precautionary approach by announcing these temporary measures while we assess the data.

    This allows our world leading scientists at the UK Health Security Agency to gain rapid insight into potential new variants circulating in China.

    The best defence against the virus, however, remains the vaccine. NHS staff have done an incredible job delivering over 150 million jabs across the UK.

    It isn’t too late to come forward, for your first, second, third, or autumn booster – it’s quick and easy and you can book online, on the NHS app, or just turn up at one of the many walk-in centres across the UK.

    The government recognises the impact that temporary health measures have on the travel and aviation industry. These testing requirements for travellers arriving from mainland China will be kept under regular review.

    Professor Susan Hopkins, Chief Medical Advisor at UKHSA said:

    The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) continues to closely monitor the prevalence and spread of new SARS-CoV-2 variants and keep available international data under review.  The evidence suggests the recent rise in cases in China is due to low natural immunity and lower vaccine uptake including boosters rather than the emergence of new Covid-19 variants – unlike in the UK where vaccines are maintaining high population protection. But in order to improve our intelligence, we are enhancing our surveillance, in addition to our current routine testing protocol.

    COVID-19 cases continue to rise at home too and it remains important to try to stay at home if you are unwell, wash your hands regularly, try to keep rooms well ventilated and remember the best protection is to get your booster jab if eligible.

  • PRESS RELEASE : Levelling up reaches new heights in Scotland [December 2022]

    PRESS RELEASE : Levelling up reaches new heights in Scotland [December 2022]

    The press release issued by the Scottish Office on 30 December 2022.

    Scottish Secretary says the UK Government policy of regional investment is delivering real dividends for communities across Scotland.

    The UK Government’s funding for levelling up has now reached £2.08 billion in Scotland, the equivalent of £380 for every person, with the total set to rise with millions of pounds of further investment in 2023.

    Secretary of State for Scotland Alister Jack said:

    “There’s a lot of momentum building in both the pace and scale of levelling up right across Scotland. I’m not just talking about the amount of money, but real bricks and mortar, real jobs, and a real sense of excitement about what is going on. What we are seeing are the dividends of working together, listening to the ambitious ideas of local organisations, and bringing in the resources to make things happen.”

    The past year has racked up an impressive tally of eye-catching announcements supported by earlier rounds of investment by the UK Government, with many more in the pipeline.

    Abertay University launched its cyberQuarter, which will put Dundee at the heart of the UK’s growing cybersecurity industry. While just outside the city, the James Hutton Institute cut the ribbon on the International Barley Hub, where researchers will ensure the sustainability of one the world’s most important crops. The National Robotarium opened its doors at Heriot-Watt University, and has been demonstrating how robotics and AI will transform everything from dementia care to firefighting.

    In Renfrewshire, the Medicines Manufacturing Innovation Centre joined Scotland’s Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District, and promises to revolutionise the pharmaceuticals sector.

    Each of these projects will make a big difference to their respective industries, but they will also bring a wealth of new jobs and opportunities to their surrounding communities, fostering economic growth and attracting further business investment.

    The UK Government has taken a partnership approach to delivering its funding. This means that local organisations and institutions lead the way in deciding what will have the biggest impact in their area. This is underpinned by close working relationships and joint investment with local authorities, universities, businesses and the Scottish Government.

    This principle is taken to the most local level with the £150 million Community Ownership Fund which provides community groups with grants to take over and regenerate local assets that are at risk. There are now ten such projects across Scotland, ranging from sports pavilions and village halls to pubs and visitor centres. Multiple further rounds are expected in 2023 and groups are encouraged to submit their expressions of interest.

    Scottish local authorities have already submitted their bids for the next batch of the Levelling Up Fund after more than £171m was awarded to eight projects in the first round, and local authority proposals for £212 million from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund were also given the green light earlier this month.

    2023 will bring several major announcements, not least the much anticipated location of two new Green Freeports that will be backed by £52 million from the UK Government.

    Details are also expected on the Glasgow Innovation Accelerator, which aims to replicate the successful Silicon Valley model by supercharging the relationship between R&D and cutting-edge industry.

    The £392m Islands Growth Deal is all set to be signed in January, and there is a shared collective ambition to get the Falkirk and Argyll & Bute deals running by the end of the year as well. This would mean every part of Scotland will have a regional investment deal in delivery.

    Several exciting projects are also expected to be completed, including the BioHub: a life sciences business incubator in Aberdeen, and the Usher Institute: a health and social care data research facility in Edinburgh.

    UK Government investments in projects mentioned above:
    – cyberQuarter: £5.7m (Tay Cities Region Deal)
    – International Barley Hub £20m (Tay Cities Region Deal)
    – National Robotarium: £21m (Edinburgh and South East Scotland City Region Deal)
    – Medicines Manufacturing Innovation Centre: £28m (UKRI investment)
    – Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District Scotland: £56m (Glasgow City Region
    Deal and Levelling up Fund)
    – Islands Growth Deal: £50m
    – Falkirk Growth Deal: £40m
    – Argyll and Bute Rural Growth Deal: £25m
    – Biohub: £10m (Aberdeen City Region Deal)
    – Usher Institute: £48m (Edinburgh and South East Scotland City Region Deal)
    – IMPACT 30 is supported as part of the UK Government’s £11m investment in the Northern Innovation Hub (Inverness and Highland City Region Deal)

    UK Government investment in levelling up in Scotland

    UK Government investment in levelling up in Scotland £million
    UKG City Region /Growth Deals Investment in Scotland £ 1,512
    UKG Levelling Up Fund Investment in Scotland (First round) £ 172
    UKG Community Ownership Fund investment in Scotland (to date) £ 2
    UKG Green Freeports Investment in Scotland £ 52
    UKG Community Renewal Fund in Scotland £ 19
    UKG Glasgow Innovation Accelerator – TBC – Share of £100m c.£ 33
    UKG Shared Prosperity Fund £ 212
    UKG Strength in Places Fund £ 82
    Total UKG Levelling Up investment in Scotland £ 2,084