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There's a distinct European flavour to this week's episode and we kick off with our reaction to the UK/EU deal struck on Monday.Has the Scottish fishing industry, once again, been a bargaining chip worth sacrificing to benefit other parts of the UK economy? Given that fishing and farming are devolved matters why wasn't the Scottish government either involved or at the very least consulted on the agreements reached in these areas? Despite the trumpeting of the deal will it always be a sticking plaster over the economic wounds of Brexit?Saturday saw the latest edition of the Eurovision Song Contest. Lesley has always been a massive fan of the event, Pat not so much,  what are her reactions to the inclusion of Israel, the behaviour of the EBU and host broadcaster in apparently censoring the live audience during the Israeli performance, and the claims of massive state intervention in order for Israel to stage a propaganda coup?The British Museum hosted a secret celebration of Israel "Independence" Day. Much of the focus has been on the appearance at it by comedian Jimmy Carr but should more have been made of the speech given by UK Minister for Defence Procurement and Industry, Maria Eagle , on the day that the Labour government was in court defending itself against claims that it had continued to supply Israel with F35 aircraft parts in breach of its own sanctions?ScotLand( sic) Futures led by the Scottish Land Commission has called for individuals, community groups, land managers, businesses and organisations to "help shape a shared vision for how Scotland's land is owned, used and managed". Lesley asks if we need less "consultation" and more genuine action?As we recorded last week's episode the result of the vote at Stage One of The Assisted Dying Bill vote at Holyrood was unknown. The vote was in favour. What happens next?Andrew Tickell article - https://www.thenational.scot/politics/25171496.assisted-dying-debate-deserves-better-bad-faith-politics/We also look at the election of the new Pope and Pat revels in the prospect of a European tour with his beloved Dundee United. Or does he?Keli play - https://www.nationaltheatrescotland.com/events/keli ★ Support this podcast ★

For review:1. IDF strikes Hamas command center in Northern Gaza.2. From interview with Time Magazine: US President Trump said he would not be dragged by Prime Minister Netanyahu into war with Iran, but vowed Washington could instead “be leading the pack” if diplomacy were to fail.3.  President Trump: Russia & Ukraine Close to a Deal.4. Estonia to Achieve Over 5% GDP on Defense Spending.5. Spain to Meet NATO Goal of 2% GDP Defense Spending in 2025.6. Netherlands increases defense budget to 22 billion euros in 2025.7. Armor Not Dead: UK Army's Challenger 3 Tank effort moving forward. UK Minister for Defence Procurement (Maria Eagle) revealed that “The [Armour Main Battle Tank] programme has now delivered four prototypes, with four more currently in build,” out of the 148 tanks expected. The Challenger 3 MBTs are expected to achieve initial operational capability in 2027, with full operational capability expected by 2030 until 2040.8. US Reconciliation Bill includes $150 Billion for Defense.

Lord Gerry Grimstone gives a masterclass in securing funding, drawing on vast experience in both government and business; as the UK's Minister for Investment, launching the UK's first Global Investment Summit, and leading boards at the world's most respected financial institutions – from Barclays Bank to Gemcorp Capital Management. Hear Lord Grimstone's perspectives on how British businesses are faring against global counterparts for foreign investment, what investors are really looking for, and why ‘flair' can make all the difference. This episode, recorded in Jan 2025, is part of Pull up a Chair's 'Insights' series, featuring bite-sized perspectives and advice from the podcast's guests.

Sarah Firth, Foreign Correspondent based in Washington // Rt Hon Tobias Ellwood, former UK Minister for Defence Veterans, Reserves and Personnel at the Ministry of Defence // Dr Patrick Bury, Defense and Security Expert at the University of Bath // Professor Gina Yannitell Reinhardt, expert in US Public Policy at the University of Essex

In the latest episode, Lord Gerry Grimstone draws on vast international experience built in government and while leading boards at some of the world's most respected financial institutions. Against a rapidly evolving geopolitical backdrop, Lord Gerry shares advice for businesses looking to unlock investment, how Britain can achieve sustainable growth, and the UK's overall competitiveness as a great place for investment. Note: This episode was filmed in January 2025.

Welcome to the Daily Compliance News. Each day, Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, brings you compliance-related stories to start your day. Sit back, enjoy a cup of morning coffee, and listen in to the Daily Compliance News—all from the Compliance Podcast Network. Each day, we consider four stories from the business world: compliance, ethics, risk management, leadership, or general interest for the compliance professional. Top stories include: The UK Minister resigned over the corruption investigation in Bangladesh. (Reuters) US Rep introduces domestic ABC bill. (Des Moines Register) Menendez's wife loses bid to delay trial. (NY Post) Pope Francis on Vatican bribery and corruption. (CNN) For more information on the Ethico Toolkit for Middle Managers, available at no charge, click here. Check out The FCPA Survival Guide on Amazon.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Good Morning and welcome to another roasting hot day on the Costa Blanca. If you can understand what I have been writing it's because we've all learned how to use the English language in an agreed way. This morning I have been reviewing the UK newspapers with Neil Colbourne and we discussed how the British Red Cross has issued a document in which they have continued the woke trend of interfering with the English language. What concerns me most is the absence of comments from leaders in the fields of education and other major areas of influence. As a qualified educationalist I wonder why I bothered to dedicate so many years of my life to education. I am not an activist but I do urge people to wake up. Read about Antonio Gramski and maybe you can find some answers. In Gramsci's view, the bourgeoisie needed to develop a hegemonic culture using ideology rather than violence, economic force, or coercion. I believe his ideas are in the mix and are being used in Agenda 2030. I do hope you all have a successful and happy day and maybe the UK Minister for common sense will speak up! Here's the link to the podcast.......https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/rockrupert/episodes/2024-08-27T03_29_48-07_00

In this episode, Michael talks to Nick Gibb, former UK Minister for Schools, about education reforms implemented in England over the past decade. The conversation covers various aspects of these reforms, including the introduction of systematic synthetic phonics for reading instruction, changes to the mathematics curriculum, teacher training improvements, and the challenges faced in implementing evidence-based approaches in education.

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Hugh O'Connell, Political Editor with The Sunday Times, and Severin Carrell, Scotland Editor with The Guardian, discuss the deepening diplomatic row over Ireland's plans to return asylum-seekers to the UK.

UK correspondent Harriet Line looks at a new poll which puts Labour on course to win 400 seats at the general election and the Tories on track for just 155. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says Israel's conduct in its war with Hamas is becoming 'increasingly intolerable' after three British aid workers were killed in an airstrike. And a UK Minister is the 12th person at Westminster targeted in a WhatsApp 'spear-phishing' scandal. Harriet Line is Deputy Political Editor of the Daily Mail.

This week on Top in Tech Conan is joined by Senior Adviser Seema Kennedy to discuss the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill, third-party litigation funding within the Bill, why it matters to the tech sector, and which other sectors could be impacted by the amendments in the bill. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Buckle up for a time warp! Dr. Roger McFillin and Sean revisit a January 21, 2022 episode, adding fresh insights and perspectives along the way.—-------Throughout history there are examples of communities, regions and even entire countries acting irrationally towards a perceived adversary. And sometimes that “adversary” is not a physical presence, but simply an idea, or the threat of an occurrence. Examples such as the Salem Witch Trials, the Dancing Mania, and Nazi Germany often leave us asking the question, “How did this happen?”The phenomenon of Mass Formation Psychosis has been applied as a possible explanation. In September 2021, a professor of clinical psychology at Ghent University in Belgium suggested Mass Formation as a possible explanation for the global response around the Covid pandemic. At the start of January 2022, Dr. Robert Malone shared this topic on the Joe Rogan Podcast, effectively becoming the most memorable part of their 3 hour conversation. Thus the need for more education on this psychological phenomenon. On today's podcast Roger, Kelly and Sean discuss Mass Formation Psychosis. Original file without commentary: Radically Genuine Podcast with Dr. Roger McFillin | 22. Are we in a Mass Formation Psychosis?Note: This podcast episode is designed solely for informational and educational purposes, without endorsing or promoting any specific medical treatments. We strongly advise consulting with a qualified healthcare professional before making any medical decisions or taking any actions.*If you are in crisis or believe you have an emergency, please contact your doctor or dial 911. If you are contemplating suicide, call 1-800-273-TALK to speak with a trained and skilled counselor.RADICALLY GENUINE PODCASTDr. Roger McFillin / Radically Genuine WebsiteYouTube @RadicallyGenuineDr. Roger McFillin (@DrMcFillin) / X (Twitter)Substack | Radically Genuine | Dr. Roger McFillinInstagram @radicallygenuineContact Radically Genuine—-----------FREE DOWNLOAD! DISTRESS TOLERANCE SKILLS—----------ADDITIONAL RESOURCES5:00 - Joe Rogan Podcast #1757 December 31, 20215:07 - Dr. Robert Malone on Joe Rogan8:45 - Begin Commentary #19:00 - Radically Genuine Podcast with Dr. Roger McFillin | 66. Censoring science13:00 - End Commentary #115:00 - Psychosis Definition16:30 - Begin Commentary #219:15 - End Commentary #224:00 - Robert Malone Credentials 25:30 - Mattias Desmet 4 Conditions for Mass Formation 32:00 - Tulip Mania32:45 - Dancing Mania36:00 - Nocebo Effect39:00 - Vaccine Definition42:50 - Begin Commentary #348:30 - Sinclair Broadcast Group49:20 - End Commentary #350:00 - The Sociopath Next Door50:00 - Radically Genuine Podcast with Dr. Roger McFillin | 25. The Sociopath Next Door55:10 - Begin Commentary #457:00 - For writer who broke Epstein case, a rumored Mossad link is worth digging into | The Times of Israel1:01:10 - End Commentary #41:05:40 - Begin Commentary #51:05:50 - Real Anthony Fauci: Bill Gates, Big Pharma, and the Global War on Democracy and Public Health (Children's Health Defense)1:06:18 - End Commentary #51:06:50 - Begin Commentary #61:09:30 - Breakthrough COVID infections show ‘the unvaccinated are now putting the vaccinated at risk' | PBS NewsHour1:11:30 - About Our Landmark Trial | Pfizer1:15:00 - Feature Article: If Vaccines Work, Why Do Unvaccinated People Pose a Risk? | Children's Hospital of Philadelphia1:15:30 - End Commentary #61:16:00 - Begin Commentary #71:17:20 - End Commentary #71:18:35 - Begin Commentary #81:25:30 - Risk of Repeated Adverse Effects following Booster Dose of mRNA COVID-19 Vaccine: Results from the MOSAICO Study - PMC1:25:45 - End Commentary #81:38:30 - The Loneliness Epidemic1:39:00 - UK Minister of Loneliness1:42:00 - Mattias Desmet: How to end the Phenomenon of Mass Formation1:46:15 - Begin Commentary #91:53:00 - Pfizer Launches $3.5 Billion Cost-Cutting Program Amid Declining Covid Vaccine Sales1:54:10 - End Commentary #92:00:10 - Begin Commentary #102:02:30 - End Commentary #102:08:20 - Begin Commentary #112:19:00 - The World Economic Forum2:22:30 - End Commentary #11

Several campaign groups came together on Friday 8th December outside the Perth convention centre, to give their warm season's greetings to a gathering of defence industry bigwigs, including representatives from Babcock and BAE Systems, and featuring special guest speaker, the UK Minister of State for Indo-Pacific, Anne-Marie Trevelyan. The protest speakers featured are Stop AUKUS - WA campaigner Sam Wainwright, veteran environmentalist & peace campaigner Jo Vallentine, Unionists for Palestine WA's Alex Whisson, Students for Palestine's Ella Marchionda, and Nuclear Free WA activist KA.

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Members of the public who witness shoplifters stealing from supermarkets should arrest them, even if they have to use force. That is according to Chris Philp, the UK Minister for Policing who claims that the police ‘can't be everywhere'. He urged people in the UK to make citizen's arrests to snare thieves and called on retailers to use security guards to step in where it is safe to do so. Andrea was joined by Shane Gleeson, Finbarr Filan, Law lecturer in University of Galway and Columnist with TheJournal.ie Larry Donnelly to discuss...

Canada Immigration News from the CIC press release released on 14/07/2023. New arrangement expands work opportunities for Canadian and British youth Good day ladies and gentlemen, this is IRC news and I am Joy Stephen, an authorized Canadian Immigration practitioner bringing out this special edition of Immigration news from CIC press release, . This news was released by the government on 14/07/2023. I am coming to you from the Polinsys studios in Cambridge, Ontario. Today is the 19/07/2023 The governments of Canada and the United Kingdom are committed to providing Canadian and British youth with work opportunities that will empower them to achieve their full potential. Today, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship and the Right Honourable Robert Jenrick, UK Minister of State for Immigration, announced the signing of a new Canada–United Kingdom (UK) Youth Mobility Arrangement. The arrangement was signed by Minister Fraser and Her Excellency Susannah Goshko, British High Commissioner to Canada. Under this arrangement, more Canadian and British youth will benefit from reciprocal work opportunities in each other's country for a longer period of time through International Experience Canada (IEC) and the UK's Youth Mobility Scheme. The new arrangement builds on an existing youth mobility partnership that began in 2008 and includes a number of improvements: The eligibility age will expand from 18 to 30 to 18 to 35. Two new streams—International Co-op (Internship) and Young Professionals—will be added to complement the existing Working Holiday category for UK nationals visiting Canada. The total period that participants will be able to stay will increase from 2 to 3 years.  International youth mobility helps young people explore new cultures, languages and societies, all while developing life skills and improving their job prospects for the future. Canada and the UK anticipate implementing the new arrangement in 2024. . If you need assistance to participate in Provincial or Federal programs or assistance after selection, please contact us https://myar.me/contact-us/   Good luck!  Welcome to this weekly video update on PNP news brought to you by IRC News. We understand the importance of staying informed about Canadian job opportunities, data analysis, and immigration news, and that's why we're here to provide you with the latest information. To further your understanding of becoming a Canadian Permanent Resident, we invite you to watch our free online YouTube videos at https://polinsys.com/p. Our Canadian Authorized Representative also conducts a free Q&A session every Friday to answer any questions you may have. For more information and Zoom meeting credentials, please visit https://myar.me. It's important to note that the Canadian Government regulates who can charge fees for immigration services, so we recommend following the link https://polinsys.co/rep for more information. If you're looking for a free evaluation of your Canada PR application, please visit https://myar.me/evaluationXX. To stay updated with our latest news, follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. We appreciate your support and hope you've found this video informative. If you liked this news, please like the video and to receive notifications about more Canadian job positions, please subscribe to our channel.

Tom Tugendhat is the UK's Minister of State for Security and a British Member of Parliament. He was previously the chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee in Parliament, and before that he served multiple tours in the British Army in Iraq and Afghanistan. Auren and Tom discuss the role of the UK's Minister of State for Security and Tom's work with cybersecurity, intelligence gathering, and defense. Tom highlights some of the most overlooked factors in security and what government and private actors should be doing to improve their resilience against cyber threats. Tom and Auren also dive into the changing world of intelligence gathering and open source intelligence (OSINT). They discuss the role of OSINT in understanding the environment and context of situations, how organizations like Bellincat operate, and using OSINT for making predictions. World of DaaS is brought to you by SafeGraph & Flex Capital. For more episodes, visit safegraph.com/podcasts.You can find Auren Hoffman on Twitter at @auren and Tom Tugendhat on Twitter at @TomTugendhat.

CyprusScene weekly video review of Northern Cyprus news including the visit of UK Minister for Europe, Leo Docherty to TRNC President Ersin Tatar Don't forget to select FOLLOW on our channel listing to hear more news and reviews from Northern Cyprus CyprusScene Podcasts can be found on the following apps Anchor, Apple Itunes, Amazon Music, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Pocket Casts, RadioPublic, Spotify. Spotify now includes full videos to watch from CyprusScene If you like what we do, please click to like and show your support by perhaps Buy Me A Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chrismycypZ

CyprusScene reporting the news that UK Minister for Europe, Leo Docherty visited TRNC President Ersin Tatar and was fully briefed on the unjust embargo and treatment of the Turkish Cypriots. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://cyprusscene.com/2023/05/11/uk-minister-for-europe-leo-docherty-visits-president-ersin-tatar/ Don't forget to select FOLLOW on our channel listing to hear more news and reviews from Northern Cyprus CyprusScene Podcasts can be found on the following apps Anchor, Google Podcasts, Spotify, RadioPublic, PocketCasts, Breaker, Castbox, Apple Itunes Spotify now includes full videos to watch from CyprusScene If you like what we do, please click to like and show your support by perhaps Buy Me A Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chrismycypZ

Post a "harmful" comment online? I tell you why a UK Minister wants to put you to jail, in one minute. 

With Laura Makin Isherwood, UK Correspondent See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports on Migration Britain.

Yes, you heard that right. Listen or watch this podcast where the former UK Minister of Health was "advised" to take babies from their private homes AGAINST their will if they test positive for COVID. That and SO MUCH more in this episode! YouTube - https://youtu.be/u8mVYD83QJU Podcast - https://anchor.fm/jsk/episodes/UK-Parliament-wants-to-take-babies-who-test-positive-for-COVID----37-e1l5695 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jsk/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jsk/support ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Yes, you heard that right. Listen or watch this podcast where the former UK Minister of Health was "advised" to take babies from their private homes AGAINST their will if they test positive for COVID. That and SO MUCH more in this episode! YouTube - https://youtu.be/u8mVYD83QJU Podcast - https://anchor.fm/jsk/episodes/UK-Parliament-wants-to-take-babies-who-test-positive-for-COVID----37-e1l5695 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jsk/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jsk/support ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Join us as former UK Minister of State Lord David Frost reflects on the political and economic situation of Britain two years after the country's exit from the European Union. He'll also discuss how conservative politics need to develop in Britain if the opportunities of Brexit are to be fully exploited as well as Britain's global role, including how it should position itself in the face of the challenge from China.Lord Frost began life as a professional diplomat but entered the political fray as Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Chief Negotiator for EU Exit and subsequently as Minister in his government responsible for EU relations. He delivered Britain's exit from the EU against the odds and negotiated the Trade & Cooperation Agreement with the EU in 2020. He resigned from the government last December to protest plans to introduce a further coronavirus lockdown. Lord Frost is now a writer, commentator, and Senior Fellow at Policy Exchange, the UK's leading think tank. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure Patricia de Lille and UK Minister for Exports and Equalities Mike Freer, discuss the importance of the UK-South Africa Memorandum of Understanding, which includes a commitment by the UK to boost sustainable mutual prosperity, trade, and investment.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UK Justice Minister David Wolfson has resigned in protest after Prime Minister Boris Johnson was fined for breaking Covid-19 restrictions in the form of a string of parties at his home. Johnson is the first serving UK prime minister to be sanctioned for breaking the law. Johnson and chancellor Rishi Sunak have so far rejected calls for them to resign over the fines. The BBC's Rob Watson has been covering the story. He spoke to Susie Ferguson.

Arguably one of the most dangerous moments in the world since the end of World War II and one which will undoubtedly have repercussions for Southeast Asia as China watches events in Ukraine after making an anti-western, anti-American ‘no limits' pact with President Vladimir Putin on February 7th last on the eve of the Beijing Olympics. https://www.thaiexaminer.com/thai-news-foreigners/2022/02/26/world-fears-putin-not-in-his-right-mind-ukraine/Joseph O' Connor reports from Bangkok, Kiev and Moscow.

How can business competition support international governmental climate action? In this segment, we're thrilled to welcome Nigel Topping. Appointed by the UK Minister, his role is to strengthen collaboration from businesses, investors, cities, and stakeholders — building a global community of champions to halve emissions by 2030 through initiatives such as the Race to Zero and the Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero. He answers a daisy chain question from BusinessGreen's James Murray, and leaves a cliffhanger for Jim Messina from the Obama White House.

The Cayman Islands Government will launch a number of activities from early February as part of worldwide celebrations to commemorate Her Majesty The Queen's Platinum Jubilee....the first British monarch to mark 70 years on the throne. UK Minister, the Right Honorable Amanda Milling tells Radio Cayman – it has been a pleasure to visit Cayman for her first ministerial trip to the overseas territories. The Ministry of Investment, Innovation and Social Development (MIISD) announces a strategic partnership with Cayman Finance, the industry body which represents the Cayman Islands' financial services industry. Separate from work through the Ministry of Financial Services and Commerce, the partnership will entail strategic promotional work to bolster the reputation of the Cayman Islands as a globally respected financial services centre of excellence, while also reinforcing the financial services industry's brand messaging. #rcnews #radiocayman #caymanislands #caymannews --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rcnews/message

Throughout history there are examples of communities, regions and even entire countries acting irrationally towards a perceived adversary. And sometimes that “adversary” is not a physical presence, but simply an idea, or the threat of an occurrence.Examples such as the Salem Witch Trials, the Dancing Mania, and Nazi Germany often leave us asking the question, “How did this happen?”The phenomenon of Mass Formation Psychosis has been applied as a possible explanation. In September 2021, a professor of clinical psychology at Ghent University in Belgium suggested Mass Formation as a possible explanation for the global response around the Covid pandemic. At the start of January 2022, Dr. Robert Malone shared this topic on the Joe Rogan Podcast, effectively becoming the most memorable part of their 3 hour conversation. Thus the need for more education on this psychological phenomenon. On today's podcast Roger, Kelly and Sean discuss Mass Formation Psychosis.  Center for Integrated Behavioral Health - https://www.centerforibh.com/Roger K. McFillin, Psy.D., ABPP - https://twitter.com/DrMcFillin_PsyD?s=20Radically Genuine Podcast email - RadGenPodcast@gmail.comIf you are in a crisis or think you have an emergency, call your doctor or 911. If you're considering suicide, call 1-800-273-TALK to speak with a skilled trained counselor.Additional Resources:4:00 - Joe Rogan Podcast #1757 December 31, 20215:07 - Dr. Robert Malone on Joe Rogan10:40 - Psychosis Definition17:15 - Robert Malone Credentials 18:00 - Mattias Desmet 4 Conditions for Mass Formation 25:00 - Tulip Mania25:45 - Dancing Mania29:00 - Nocebo Effect32:00 - Vaccine Definition36:40 - The Sociopath Next Door1:01:20 - The Loneliness Epidemic1:01:30 - UK Minister of Loneliness1:04:50 - Mattias Desmet: How to end the Phenomenon of Mass Formation

This episode is also available as a blog post: https://eagleeyelens.blog/2022/01/21/uk-minister-for-africa-appreciates-the-ethiopian-governments-efforts-to-make-peace-in-ethiopia/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eagleeyelens/message

Lord Chris Smith, Baron Smith of Finsbury, is the master of Pembroke College at Cambridge University and is a former member of Parliament. He's also a former UK Minister for Culture, Media and Sport and the former chair of the UK's Environmental Agency. He joins Jon this week to talk about the importance of failing, the future of the UK post-Brexit, Cambridge's divestment from fossil fuels, and why interdisciplinarity is crucial in all fields.

This weeks NAAFI Break guest is Research Fellow, Dr Graham Cable, who since our interview has moved on from his post at The Forces in Mind Trust Research Centre, a Big Lottery Fund endowed spend-out charitable Trust, whose aim is to provide an evidence base that will influence and underpin policy making and service delivery in order to enable Veterans and their families to lead successful civilian lives as they transition from the serving military community.I wanted to hear from someone involved in research, how policy is influenced and how can the stories of our transitions that we have heard on the NAAFI Break, may be able to be used.A very insightful conversation and my recent connection to Graham has spurred me on personally to enroll into Higher Education. You're never too old to learn!Bio Graham is currently leading learning with @QA_Ltd, supporting public and private sector clients in determining, developing, deploying, managing and continuously improving technology-enhanced blended learning solutions.Volunteer support to UK and international military veterans via public appointment as Vice Chair of the South East England Veterans Advisory and Pensions Committee (appointed by the UK Minister for Defence People and Veterans) and current and former professional and voluntary academic roles, including membership of the (US) Veterans Studies Association Advisory Board.Doctor of Education, published in the area of military-to-civilian transitional support and healthcare, with doctoral thesis focused on educational transition from the UK Armed Forces (former military education and training officer). 

British High Commissioner Laura Clarke is joined over Zoom by the Right Honourable Greg Hands, Minister of State for Trade Policy at the UK's Department for International Trade.  Hear him chat about progress on the UK-NZ Free Trade Agreement, New Zealand's expertise in free trade, and the UK's trading journey outside the EU.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Minister for European Neighbourhood and the Americas at the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) urges UK nationals to apply for their new electronic residence M card as soon as possible

In March 2021, the UK published its Integrated Review of security, defence, development and foreign policy, entitled Global Britain in a Competitive Age, which presents a vision for the UK to 2030. In her address to the IIEA, Minister Morton discusses the Review, and examines how the UK will work with its international partners, including Ireland, for a secure, prosperous and resilient future. About the speaker Wendy Morton is the UK Minister for European Neighbourhood and the Americas at the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). She was first appointed as a Parliamentary Under Secretary of State in the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and the Department for International Development on 13 February 2020. She was first elected as Conservative MP for Aldridge-Brownhills in May 2015.Minister Morton was Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for the Ministry of Justice from 26 July 2019 to 13 February 2020 and Assistant Government Whip from 9 January 2018 to 26 July 2019.

That episode where.. We speak to Lewis Normand about the UK gardening industry and whether there should be a UK Minister of Horticulture. PLUS Lee celebrates the One Year Anniversary of his book, How to get Kids Gardening!Sign the petition https://www.change.org/p/uk-cabinet-office-establish-a-minister-for-horticulture-position-in-parliamentWe are LIVE Every Monday - Friday at 8PM with Gardening Chat. Join us, Call In and your name will go into the 'Tin to Win'! CALL 0742 357 4520This episode is supported by 'Meet the Farmers' Podcast. Hosted by Ben Eagle, its a great way to meet the people who produce your food and to take a peak behind the farm gate. Go listen to an episode today at https://meet-the-farmers.simplecast.com/ Support the show, Keep the mic on and the plants growing at https://skinnyjeangardener.co.uk/supportGet the LOCKDOWN3OFFER of ‘How to get Kids Gardening' the book signed! On sale Just £10 at https://skinnyjeangardener.co.uk/lockdown3LISTEN to the Best Bits of the Show on the Podcast. A FULL weeks worth of gardening chat edited into one hour of audio gold! Listen here https://skinnyjeangardener.co.uk/pod

Aluminium is a key metal for the Energy Transition with the development of EVs, non-plastic packaging and Renewables. But it is also a very energy-intensive metal, consuming 15MWh/t aluminium: this represents 3% of the world’s power consumption. Some of the greenest producers are taking action to promote a cleaner way to produce aluminium; they are also pushing the market to properly price “green metal” vs “black metal”. To discuss those critical issues, we have the pleasure to welcome Lord Greg Barker on the show. After a distinguished career as UK Minister of State for Energy and Climate Change under David Cameron’s government from 2010 to 2015, Lord Barker is now Chairman of EN+. EN+ is the largest Aluminium producer in the world outside China and also the largest private owner of Hydro Capacity in the world (15GW). Lord Barker is on a mission to clean the Aluminium sector, and debates with Gerard and Laurent how the pricing of carbon will help boost the advent of green metals.

To mark the first anniversary of the passing of Roger Scruton, Uncommon Knowledge with Peter Robinson was asked by the Roger Scruton Legacy Foundation to participate in its Remembering Roger Scruton Memorial Event by interviewing the Right Honourable Michael Gove. Gove is a member of Parliament,  a member of Britain’s Conservative Party, and the current chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and minister for the Cabinet Office.  Gove began reading Scruton’s work as a teenager, and it had a very strong influence on Gove’s intellectual journey toward becoming a Conservative. In this conversation, Gove describes his own relationship with Scruton, how Scruton influenced British politics while living and even after his death, and how Scruton’s fierce support of Brexit was both personally and politically helpful to Gove. He also discusses Scruton's warnings about— and his own experience fighting—“wokeness,” as well as what Scruton might have thought about lockdowns. Finally, Gove shares some thoughts about Scruton’s legacy and how history might remember him. Recorded on January 12, 2021

Lord Davies of Abersoch, Teneo Senior Advisor, Chairman of LetterOne, Partner and Chairman of Corsair Capital, and former UK Minister for Trade, Investment, Small Business and Infrastructure, joins Kevin Kajiwara, Co-President of Political Risk Advisory, for an important discussion on how Brexit, the US-UK relationship under a Biden administration, and prospects for a post-pandemic global economic recovery will inform strategies for CEOs and business leaders in the new year.

A deeply personal and candid interview with the UK Minister for Faith, Stephen Greenhalgh. Stephen speaks about openly mourning his mother who died from coronavirus, the pros and cons of hierarchical religion and how Christmas will pan out.

A senior British minister said there was still a chance of a turbulent Brexit without a trade deal as talks with the European Union had snagged on fishing, governance rules and dispute resolution.A French official said Britain must clarify its positions and really negotiate and cautioned that the EU would not accept a substandard deal.Both Britain and the EU say they want a deal, and their two negotiating teams have been locked in intensive talks for more than five weeks though they are still at odds over the three most contentious issues.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/newscast-africa/support

The West has been losing wars for too long and needs to change, suggests James Heappey MP, UK Minister for the Armed Forces. Peter Roberts talks to the former soldier-turned politician about people, the future operating environment, the UK's Integrating Operating Concept, the enduring fog of war, and what needs to change. The discussion culminates in a recognition that decisions over military force structures (between those designed for below threshold conflict, and those for deterring major war) cannot wait any longer. It sets high expectations for the UK's Integrated Review over the coming months.

Mick is joined by the UK Minister for Patient Safety, Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Nadine Dorries MP Nadine supports our Bauer Media #pledgekindness campaign and pledges her own act of kindness for World Mental Health Day 2020. Also on the programme, Nadine signposts to services available through Every Mind Matters (https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/?WT.tsrc=Search&WT.mc_id=Brand&gclid=CjwKCAjwlID8BRAFEiwAnUoK1YUVupCszuGDnc7U-Q_gz2Ab1xtSmOPZAeBM9_v20E5Rwjrn4kAJxBoCUgEQAvD_BwE) through World Mental Health Day and beyond. Don't forget you can pledge your act of kindness here (https://www.wheresyourheadat.org/2020/pledgekindness/) Happy World Mental Health Day! Photo Credit: CC

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The US Intelligence says Russia paid bounties to Taliban to kill American troops.The US Supreme Court rejects Louisiana abortion restrictions.36 U.S. states are seeing Covid-19 case numbers increase.Business closures ordered again in Florida and Texas.UK Minister warns that England is on "knife-edge" for a Covid-19 surgeIsrael preparing to annex parts of disputed West Bank territoryMississippi legislature votes to change the state flag and remove the confederate flag on it.75,000 people have signed a petition to rename Columbus, Ohio and change to "Flavortown."Good News: Park ranger on NJ mountain carries dehydrated dog down miles of rocky terrain.

As the Netherlands lends Air France-KLM $3.7bn we look at the future of travel. The BBC’s Tom Burridge has been sampling the new normal of air travel on a domestic flight from London to Inverness. We get a sense of how France’s tourism sector is recovering in the aftermath of coronavirus lockdowns with a report from the BBC’s Hugh Schofield in Brittany. Also in the programme, future stability in Sudan will depend on a thriving economy, and according to the UN that is best achieved if countries are willing to offer financial help. We hear more from UK Minister for Africa, James Duddridge, whose government has pledged $185m at a donor conference on the subject in Berlin. The selection process to find a new director general of the World Trade Organisation is under way, and one of the candidates, Hamid Mamdouh, tells us about his vision for the organisation. Plus on the day the Glastonbury Music Festival was due to start in southwest England, we hear about the challenges faced by those who would normally be crewing the event, from Peter Heath, head of the Professional Lighting and Sound Association.

Dominic Cummings helped Boris Johnson win power by pitting the people against the elite. Johnson’s Conservative administration has branded itself “the People’s Government.”The prime minister’s populist appeal has been hammered by news that, as the coronavirus outbreak raged, chief adviser Cummings drove 250 miles (400 kilometers) to his parents’ house while he was falling ill with suspected COVID-19 — allegedly flouting lockdown rules that the government had imposed on the rest of the country.Cummings says he traveled to the family farm in northeast England so that his nieces could care for his 4-year-old son if he and his wife both became sick. But that explanation cut little ice with many Britons, who say they have endured isolation, anxiety and sometimes loss in order to follow government advice to “Stay Home ... Save Lives.”On Tuesday, junior Scotland minister Douglas Ross quit Johnson’s Conservative government, saying “the vast majority of people” didn't agree with Cummings’ action.“I have constituents who didn’t get to say goodbye to loved ones; families who could not mourn together; people who didn’t visit sick relatives because they followed the guidance of the government,” Ross wrote in a resignation letter. “I cannot in good faith tell them they were all wrong and one senior adviser to the government was right.”Johnson, however, appears determined to hang onto an aide who has been dubbed “Boris’ brain,” even if it fractures his government and erodes Britain’s response to the pandemic.Arguably, Johnson owes his job to Cummings, a self-styled disrupter who disdains the political establishment and slouches through the halls of government in sweatpants and T-shirts.In 2016, Cummings honed populist messages that helped the “leave” campaign, co-led by Johnson, win Britain's EU membership referendum. He is credited with coming up with the campaign’s powerfully simple slogan: “Take back control.” He also hired a firm linked to Cambridge Analytica, which detractors say unleashed the poison of data-harvesting and social-media manipulation into the British political bloodstream.A TV drama about the referendum, “Brexit: The Uncivil War,” made Cummings the central character, played by “Sherlock” star Benedict Cumberbatch.When Johnson became prime minister in July 2019 after interminable battles over Brexit defeated his predecessor Theresa May, he hired Cummings as his right-hand man. In December, Johnson won a commanding majority in Parliament with a ruthlessly focused election campaign and another simple slogan: “Get Brexit done.”Johnson, who spent three nights in intensive care with COVID-19 last month, has backed his adviser, saying Cummings “followed the instincts of every father and every parent.”Cummings denies breaking regulations, imposed on March 23, that said people shouldn't leave home except for trips to get essential supplies, exercise and emergencies. At a long, unrepentant news conference on Monday, Cummings argued that his need to ensure care for his son was an “exceptional situation.”“I don’t think there is one rule for me and one rule for other people,” Cummings insisted. But that’s exactly how it looks to many.Senior police officers said Cummings’ interpretation of the rules made it harder to enforce the lockdown,Thousands of people in Britain have been fined for breaching stay-at-home rules. Health Secretary Matt Hancock was asked at a news conference whether the government would review the penalties for people who could provide a childcare excuse. Hancock didn't commit, but said he would “take away that question.”Scientists said Cummings' example could harm messaging about the importance of social distancing.“It threatens to undermine that sense of community if a figure as prominent as Dominic Cummings and if the prime minister himself starts undermining that ‘we’ message and starts talking about ‘I,’” said Stephen Reicher, a behavioral psychologist who helps advise the government.Cum...

Using computers, tablets, and smartphones can help in the development of learning abilities and social skills of children, a new study suggests. The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) conducted the study to aid countries in providing better early education for children. The researchers gathered data from around 7,000 five-year-olds in England, Estonia, and the United States. Among these children, 83% spent time using digital devices once a week, while 42% did so every day. With the help of an academic professional, the children's literacy and social skills were evaluated using interactive stories and activities on tablets. The tasks involved listening to stories and clicking or moving objects shown on the screen. According to the results, children who use digital devices one to three times a month are likely to develop high levels of literacy, as well as self-regulation, or the ability to control one's behavior to focus on a task at hand. The research also suggests that a child's different abilities, such as reading, writing, and social skills, are interconnected. This means that being skillful or having a deficiency in a particular area could affect the development of other abilities. Vicky Ford, UK Minister for Children, said that the OECD's study supports the idea that early education is important in a child's development. According to Ford, the UK government is investing £3.6 billion (around US$5 billion) in early education benefits. She added that parents are also encouraged to monitor their children's learning before they start school.

Early this year, dementia research organization Alzheimer's Research UK launched an international initiative to improve the early detection of dementia-causing diseases. The organization presented the initiative, called the Early Detection of Neurodegenerative (EDoN) Diseases, at the World Economic Forum held in Switzerland last January. The charity will work with specialists and experts in data science and medicine from key institutions around the world. EDoN's ultimate goal is to develop a practical method of detecting early signs and symptoms of diseases that cause dementia. Currently, ways to detect dementia-causing diseases are expensive, and some of them are invasive. According to Alzheimer's Research UK, these existing procedures are not appropriate for wide-scale use. Because of this, experts involved in EDoN plan to take advantage of noninvasive and cost-effective tools like wearable devices to collect various data, such as heart rate and sleep patterns. Alzheimer's Research UK is confident that with the growing popularity of digital health technology, the project can gain large quantities of data from people around the world. A study by Alzheimer's Research UK found that 85% of adults in the United Kingdom are open to the idea of participating in tests that can determine if they are showing symptoms of an illness like Alzheimer's. Caroline Dinenage, UK Minister for Care, believes that initiatives like EDoN can revolutionize the early detection of the signs and symptoms of dementia. She added that through advanced technology, scientists may find a way to stop the disease from developing. An EDoN partner believes that with the United Kingdom's advancement in science and artificial intelligence, the country is equipped to take on this kind of ambitious initiative.

 A no-deal Brexit has become a very real prospect, a senior figure in UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson's government has said.Writing in The Times newspaper on Sunday, UK Conservative MP Michael Gove said that the UK is now preparing for a no deal on the assumption that the European Union will not renegotiate former Prime Minister Theresa May's withdrawal agreement.Gove was appointed this week by Johnson as the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and tasked with boosting preparations for the UK to leave the European Union without a withdrawal agreement."We still hope they will change their minds, but we must operate on the assumption that they will not. The prime minister has been crystal clear that means we must prepare to leave the EU without a deal on October 31, and I fully support this approach," Gove wrote."No deal is now a very real prospect, and we must make sure that we are ready," he added.Throughout his leadership campaign, Johnson was vocal about his readiness to take Britain out of the EU without a deal, pledging to leave on October 31, the latest deadline for the UK to depart the bloc.Johnson doubled down on that campaign commitment on Wednesday when he took office, saying that he would defy the "doubters and the doomsters," pledging to take Britain out of the EU on October 31, "no ifs, no buts."The EU has repeatedly said that it isn't interested in reopening the Withdrawal Agreement -- the deal that May signed with the bloc in 2018 but has been repeatedly rejected in Parliament.If he cannot negotiate a new deal with the EU, Johnson has said that he'd be willing to force Brexit through on Halloween. He has refused to rule out suspending parliament in order to do so.Official forecasts suggest that breaking out of the bloc without any deal in place risks triggering a recession and the British pound taking a nosedive.Speaking on Sky News on Sunday, UK opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn said he would guarantee that his Labour Party "will do everything to prevent a no deal exit" from the EU and that "we will do everything to challenge this government and we will do it at a time of our choosing."Corbyn said he was "absolutely" gearing up for a general election and that he is "not in the slightest" bit worried about going up against Johnson, who won in Labour strongholds when he became London mayor in 2008.

On this episode of the Business Podcast, sponsored by Bell, we discuss the week on world markets with “Rocket Ron” Epstein, PhD, of Bank of America Merrill Lynch. Topics: — Agreement between Britain and Sweden to cooperate on future combat air systems — Comments by Swedish Defense Minister Peter Hultqvist and UK Minister for Defence Procurement Stuart Andrew — Boeing’s $5.6 billion charge on 737 Max jetliner — Textron and Honeywell earnings — Look ahead to next week’s earnings reports by Boeing, Lockheed Martin, General Dynamics and other firms — Legacy and takeaways from the effort to put man on the Moon on the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11

Welcome to Colonising Space, a podcast series where we talk to the individuals involved in advancing outer space exploration and the space industry. In this episode we speak to Ian Taylor. Ian is a former MP and Minister of Science, […] Author information Mandeep Metharu Chair at LSEAAL Mandeep graduated with a law degree (LLB 2010) from the LSE and is presently the Chair of the LSE Alumni Association London (LSEAAL). Previously, Mandeep co-founded Medbiomarkers, a consultancy helping accelerate early stage medical research, playing a key role in forming and helping fund raise $16.6M for an international Autism Consortium. He now supports promising growth companies and venture funds focused in sectors ranging from life sciences, space and education. | LinkedIn | The post Grow Your Own Space Programme [PODCAST] – Ian Taylor, Former UK Minister of Science, Space & Technology (1994-7) appeared first on LSE London Alumni & Friends.

Today we go over gaming news for the week of 07/01/19. Here are the news stories we cover in this week's podcast: Releases: Apex Legends Season 2 [PC, PS4, XBO] – July 2 Final Fantasy 14 Online: Shadowbringers DLC [PC, PS4] – July 2 Just Cause 4: Los Demonios DLC [PC, PS4, XBO] – July 3 Red Faction: Guerrilla Re-Mars-tered Edition [Switch] – July 2 What Remains of Edith Finch [Switch] – July 4 Wonder Blade [PC] – July 4 They Are Billions [XBO] – July 5 Sea of Solitude [PC, PS4, XBO] – July 5 Stranger Things 3: The Game [PC, PS4, XBO, Switch] – July 4 Attack on Titan 2: Final Battle [PC, PS4, XBO, Switch] – July 5 News: NPD Group ranks most purchased games for each console Nintendo Switch Mario Kart 8 Super Smash Bros. Ultimate The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild PlayStation 4 Grand Theft Auto V Red Dead Redemption 2 Call of Duty: WWII Xbox One Grand Theft Auto V Call of Duty: WWII Call of Duty: Black Ops III The Witcher is coming to Netflix and will have a booth at San Diego Comic-Con Fifa and PES have no plans to integrate women's soccer into their games France gives UK developers incentives to relocate UK Minister for Digital and Creative Industries speaks in defense of Loot Boxes If we missed something or you just want to say "hi", feel free to message us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BSGamesPodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bsgamers/message

Global Business Editor Marcus Weisgerber and Ben Watson talked with the UK’s Minister Counsellor Defence Edward Ferguson about F-35s, aircraft carriers, NATO, Russia, the South China Sea, deterrence, the defence secretary, arms sales, and more.

For this episode of Inner Space Dr Barbara heads to London for Give an Hour’s 2nd Global Summit on Mental Health Culture Change where thought leaders, influencers and advocates gathered to work on changing the culture of mental health – including attitudes toward mental health in the military and veteran community. This episode begins with a speech delivered by former US Vice President, Joe Biden – who joined the Summit as a special guest. Following Vice President Biden’s remarks, we hear a very personal interview with the Honorable Tobias Ellwood, UK Minister of Defence People and Veterans, who became a hero to many after his valiant efforts on the Westminster Bridge during a terrorist attack in 2017. Finally, Pam Swan, with Veterans United,  stops by to talk about her company’s commitment to those who have served our country – and the importance of caring for the mental health needs of our military families and veterans.Host Dr Barbara Van DahlenExecutive Producer Adell ColemanProducer Jackie GarofanoAssociate Producer Brandon TagoeTechnical Producer Greg SchweizerTalent and Booking Team: A Lopez MediaDistributor: DCP Entertainment (edited)  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

How can governance be traced across corporate, government and institutional investor perspectives? Why is it critical that the success of a corporate benefit not just its shareholders but also its employees? And how can markets reconcile short-term and long-term pressures? Listen to Lord Ian Livingston, Chairman of Man Group, who draws from his experiences as former CEO of BT Group and UK Minister of Trade and Investment on the nature of short termism and long termism, and why good governance is fundamental for any enterprise. For more information visit www.man.com/maninstitute/responsible-investment This podcast was recorded on 20 Aug 2018. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How can governance be traced across corporate, government and institutional investor perspectives? Why is it critical that the success of a corporate benefit not just its shareholders but also its employees? And how can markets reconcile short-term and long-term pressures? Listen to Lord Ian Livingston, Chairman of Man Group, who draws from his experiences as former CEO of BT Group and UK Minister of Trade and Investment on the nature of short termism and long termism, and why good governance is fundamental for any enterprise. For more information visit www.man.com/maninstitute/responsible-investment This podcast was recorded on 20 Aug 2018. Important information: This podcast should not be copied, distributed, published or reproduced, in whole or in part. Opinions expressed are those of the author and may not be shared by all personnel of Man Group plc ('Man'). These opinions are subject to change without notice, are for information purposes only and do not constitute an offer or invitation to make an investment in any financial instrument or in any product to which any member of Man's group of companies provides investment advisory or any other services. Any forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made and are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in the statements. Unless stated otherwise this information is communicated by Man Solutions Limited which is authorised and regulated in the UK by the Financial Conduct Authority. In the United States this material is presented by Man Investments Inc. ('Man Investments'). Man Investments is registered as a broker-dealer with the US Securities and Exchange Commission ('SEC') and is a member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority ('FINRA'). Man Investments is also a member of Securities Investor Protection Corporation ('SIPC'). Man Investments is a wholly owned subsidiary of Man Group plc. ('Man Group'). The registrations and memberships in no way imply that the SEC, FINRA or SIPC have endorsed Man Investments. In the US, Man Investments can be contacted at 452 Fifth Avenue, 27th floor, New York, NY 10018, Telephone (212) 649-6600. Copyright Man 2018

Episode 7 of the Sheffield Digital Podcast features a really interesting interview with Kathleen O’Donnell and Nathan Woodcock, both from Fragomen LLP. They are experts in immigration law and provide a fantastic overview of the system and how it affects both companies and individuals. In the second half of the show, Mel and Chris go through some of the city’s digital sector highlights from the last month or so. That includes info on the Channel 4 bid, IoT Tribe North’s accelerator programme, the Urban Flows Observatory competition, and a whole host of news and success stories from Sheffield companies. Finally, I need to say something about the sound quality. It’s not quite as it should be for some irritating technical reasons, but once you get used to it, you should be all right. Hopefully, the content makes up for it. Notes and links Fragomen (https://www.fragomen.com/) UK residence for EU citizens: Permanent residence after 5 years - GOV.UK (https://www.gov.uk/eea-registration-certificate/permanent-residence) Migration Advisory Committee - GOV.UK (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/migration-advisory-committee) Call for footage for #C4Sheffield video (http://www.c4sheffield.co.uk/) Joi Polloi | Creative digital content and systems (https://joipolloi.com/) IOT Tribe North accelerator programme – Sheffield Digital (https://sheffield.digital/posts/iot-tribe-north-accelerator-programme/) City’s energy and resource usage to be understood by new Observatory – The University of Sheffield (https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/news/nr/energy-observatory-1.687392) Sheffield Urban Flows Observatory | Built Environment (RISE) (https://envbldg.shef.ac.uk/projects/sheffield-urban-flows-observatory) Urban Flows Sensor Build Competition | Built Environment (RISE) (https://envbldg.shef.ac.uk/news/urban-flows-sensor-build-competition) Games developer Sumo to seek listing on UK’s Aim market (https://www.ft.com/content/30ab16f0-da9f-11e7-a039-c64b1c09b482) Sheffield-born tech tycoon provides boost for computer science in schools (https://www.wandisco.com/news-events/coverage/sheffield-tech-tycoon-donates-1-1m-for-computer-skills-in-schools) The Floow welcomes UK Minister for International Trade to Sheffield HQ - The Floow (http://www.thefloow.com/news/the-floow-welcomes-uk-minister-international-trade-baroness-fairhead.html) Private Tutors At Affordable Prices | Tutorful (formerly Tutora) (https://tutorful.co.uk/) Sport Management Technology from Sport:80 (http://www.sport80.com/) The Platform Xmas Party Tickets | Eventbrite (https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-platform-xmas-party-tickets-40546567876) Employers and the UTC – how to get involved with Creative & Digital Media – Sheffield Digital (https://sheffield.digital/posts/employers-and-the-utc-how-to-get-involved-with-creative-digital-media/) FrontEndNorth speakers and £20 discount – Sheffield Digital (https://sheffield.digital/posts/frontendnorth-speakers-and-20-discount/) Join the conversation We’re really keen to get your feedback on the podcast. You can Sheffield Digital Slack community (https://sheffield.digital/slack) . Thank you for the music Thanks again to Alex Mclean – aka Yaxu – for the show’s intro music, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.

The Rt Hon Lord David Willetts talks to Philip Dodd about universities. The UK Minister for Universities and Science from 2010 to 2014, his new book considers both the history and the global role they now play. Plus a discussion about scandal old and new - is it a driving force for social change or once the outrage has passed does everything revert to the status quo. Historian and New Generation Thinker Tom Charlton, journalist Michael White and biographer Frances Wilson, author of lives of Thomas De Quincey and royal courtesan Harriette Wilson look at scandals past and present.

The United States and Britain enjoy a special relationship, but can it hold against the winds of change? UK Minister of State Alan Duncan joined us to talk about President Trump, Brexit, North Korea, Russia, and Iran, explaining how his government sees the US-UK relationship in light of the many challenges it now faces.

England's schools have undergone substantial changes in the last decade, including: introducing systematic phonics teaching and the Year 1 Phonics Screening Check; implementation of the Shanghai model of maths education in thousands of schools; and the expansion of free schools and academies. These reforms and others were driven by evidence of how children learn and policies that maximise opportunities for children to attend high quality schools. What does an evidence-based education look like and why is it so important? What can England and Australia learn from each other? ____________________ The Centre for Independent Studies (CIS) promotes free choice and individual liberty, and defends cultural freedom and the open exchange of ideas. CIS encourages debate among leading academics, politicians, media and the public. We aim to make sure good policy ideas are heard and seriously considered so that Australia can continue to prosper into the future. Check out the CIS at - https://www.cis.org.au/ Subscribe to CIS mailing list- https://www.cis.org.au/subscribe/ Support us with a tax-deductible donation at - https://www.cis.org.au/support/ Join the CIS as a member at - https://www.cis.org.au/join-cis/ Follow CIS on Socials Twitter - https://twitter.com/CISOZ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/CentreIndependentStudies/ Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-centre-for-independent-studies/?viewAsMember=true

Find the full interview on our Webpage LORD GREEN: "A CORE STRATEGY OF THE BRITISH GOVERNMENT WILL BE TO BE AN OPEN TRADING PARTNER TO SWITZERLAND." Lord Stephen Green, former UK Minister of State for Trade and currently Chairman of the Asia House in London, will be speaking at the Asia Leaders Series Event on April 12 in Zurich about Britain’s future relationship with Europe and the rise of Asia. Prior to his visit to Zurich, we had the opportunity to talk to him about his views on Brexit and the implications for trade relations on Switzerland and Europe. Interview: Sibylle Zumstein Lord Green, 29 March marked the first step of Britain’s departure from the EU: Prime Minister Theresa May formally kicked-off the two-year process to exit the European Union. Was this a historic event? In my opinion it was. It represents a new departure for the country that is the most significant one since 1949 when NATO was established. Since the referendum and our government’s commitment to abide by it, a lot of work and thinking was done about the implications of all this in public and within the business community. During the referendum campaign nobody had any real idea of what the decision to leave would actually mean in practice. Today, we have reached a point where the government has tabled the letter and set the priorities for the new relationship with the EU and Britain's new place in the world. We now face a two-year period of the Article 50 negotiations and most likely continued discussions, since a lot of details will need to be sorted out, particularly in trade. What next steps can we expect? The government has made it clearer that it does not expect to be a member of the Single Market or remain within the common external tariff. Those are pretty clear positions. Britain will seek to negotiate a deep and comprehensive free trade agreement with the EU. The EU has not yet formally responded but Chief EU negotiator Michel Barnier has made it clear that the two high-priority items that everybody will want to deal with first are: budgetary responsibilities and sorting out the position of EU citizens in the UK and British citizens in the EU. The media have used the analogy of a divorce. What’s your take on this? Obviously, Britain leaving the EU as second largest member state is a major event and it will have implications for reflection within the EU about its future course, but the divorce isn’t a very helpful analogy. What we need to think about are the shared interests of Britain and the EU going forward, and those are extensive. With over 40% of British exports going to the EU, Britain is a major trading partner and will continue to be so. But not only trade is a connection, there are so many common areas of activities that will be affected, such as the ERASMUS program, common research projects, security questions, air space management, and so on. The British government will be preoccupied with this for the next two years and probably much longer. ...

Find the full interview on our Webpage LORD GREEN: "A CORE STRATEGY OF THE BRITISH GOVERNMENT WILL BE TO BE AN OPEN TRADING PARTNER TO SWITZERLAND." Lord Stephen Green, former UK Minister of State for Trade and currently Chairman of the Asia House in London, will be speaking at the Asia Leaders Series Event on April 12 in Zurich about Britain’s future relationship with Europe and the rise of Asia. Prior to his visit to Zurich, we had the opportunity to talk to him about his views on Brexit and the implications for trade relations on Switzerland and Europe. Interview: Sibylle Zumstein Lord Green, 29 March marked the first step of Britain’s departure from the EU: Prime Minister Theresa May formally kicked-off the two-year process to exit the European Union. Was this a historic event? In my opinion it was. It represents a new departure for the country that is the most significant one since 1949 when NATO was established. Since the referendum and our government’s commitment to abide by it, a lot of work and thinking was done about the implications of all this in public and within the business community. During the referendum campaign nobody had any real idea of what the decision to leave would actually mean in practice. Today, we have reached a point where the government has tabled the letter and set the priorities for the new relationship with the EU and Britain's new place in the world. We now face a two-year period of the Article 50 negotiations and most likely continued discussions, since a lot of details will need to be sorted out, particularly in trade. What next steps can we expect? The government has made it clearer that it does not expect to be a member of the Single Market or remain within the common external tariff. Those are pretty clear positions. Britain will seek to negotiate a deep and comprehensive free trade agreement with the EU. The EU has not yet formally responded but Chief EU negotiator Michel Barnier has made it clear that the two high-priority items that everybody will want to deal with first are: budgetary responsibilities and sorting out the position of EU citizens in the UK and British citizens in the EU. The media have used the analogy of a divorce. What’s your take on this? Obviously, Britain leaving the EU as second largest member state is a major event and it will have implications for reflection within the EU about its future course, but the divorce isn’t a very helpful analogy. What we need to think about are the shared interests of Britain and the EU going forward, and those are extensive. With over 40% of British exports going to the EU, Britain is a major trading partner and will continue to be so. But not only trade is a connection, there are so many common areas of activities that will be affected, such as the ERASMUS program, common research projects, security questions, air space management, and so on. The British government will be preoccupied with this for the next two years and probably much longer. ...

At this event UK Minister of State for International Development, Rory Stewart MP, delivers a keynote speech, offering his reflections on the World Bank’s 2017 World Development Report and how they link to the latest approaches of the Department for International Development.

Addressing the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) 2014 meeting in Chicago, David Willetts, UK Minister for Universities and Science, outlines how the special relationship between Britain and the US, coupled with competition and collaboration, is driving discovery and the next generation of technology... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

Do scientists resort to propaganda to defend climate change? How do we deal with evolution unbelievers? How do governments and policy-makers decide what science should be funded? Where will the next generation of communicators come from? Why are western countries spending more on baldness than malaria? Live at the AAAS 2014 meeting in Chicago, panellists David Willetts, the UK Minister for Universities and Science, Robyn Williams, of the Science Show on the ABC, MIT Enterprise Forum president, Kathleen Kennedy, IgNobel Awards founder Marc Abrahams and University of Madison-Wisconsin scientist Molly Jahn join Chris Smith to answer questions live from the audience...

Do scientists resort to propaganda to defend climate change? How do we deal with evolution unbelievers? How do governments and policy-makers decide what science should be funded? Where will the next generation of communicators come from? Why are western countries spending more on baldness than malaria? Live at the AAAS 2014 meeting in Chicago, panellists David Willetts, the UK Minister for Universities and Science, Robyn Williams, of the Science Show on the ABC, MIT Enterprise Forum president, Kathleen Kennedy, IgNobel Awards founder Marc Abrahams and University of Madison-Wisconsin scientist... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

Addressing the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) 2014 meeting in Chicago, David Willetts, UK Minister for Universities and Science, outlines how the special relationship between Britain and the US, coupled with competition and collaboration, is driving discovery and the next generation of technology... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

Do scientists resort to propaganda to defend climate change? How do we deal with evolution unbelievers? How do governments and policy-makers decide what science should be funded? Where will the next generation of communicators come from? Why are western countries spending more on baldness than malaria? Live at the AAAS 2014 meeting in Chicago, panellists David Willetts, the UK Minister for Universities and Science, Robyn Williams, of the Science Show on the ABC, MIT Enterprise Forum president, Kathleen Kennedy, IgNobel Awards founder Marc Abrahams and University of Madison-Wisconsin scientist... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

Recorded ahead of the UK Minister of State for Skills and Enterprise's visit to India. It is the Ministers second official visit to India. The Minister will visit Delhi to enhance the UK-India partnership on education and skills, to promote the use of the latest mobile and computer-based learning. He will encourage English as a key skill for employability.

Playwright Fin Kennedy was thrust into the heart of the debate about arts funding when he produced a report—called In Battalions, a title taken from a quote from Hamlet—with professional researcher Helen Campbell Pickford into the effects of cuts in public funding to theatres on their production of and development of new writing. In this episode, Fin talks about the origins of the report in a conversation he had with UK Minister for Culture, Communications and Creative Industries Ed Vaisey and about its findings, as well as speculating on how this will continue to affect the theatre sector and on the motivations behind cutting an area of the UK budget so small that it will have a barely-noticeable effect on the UK deficit. Fin Kennedy is an award-winning playwright and theatre blogger whose plays are produced in the UK and US. In the UK, he has written for Soho Theatre, Sheffield Crucible, Southwark Playhouse, Half Moon Theatre, The Red Room, Birmingham Rep and BBC Radio 4. Fin also has many years’ experience teaching playwriting in schools, youth clubs, and universities. Since 2007 he has been writer-in-residence at Mulberry School in East London, for whom he has co-founded a theatre company and written four new plays which premièred at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. He is also a visiting lecturer at Goldsmiths College, a member of the Writers’ Guild Theatre Committee and an occasional contributor to The Guardian and The Stage. For more information, see his blog at www.finkennedy.co.uk.

To mark the new millennium, this year's Reith Lectures are delivered by five different thinkers, each eminent in a different field. At the end of the run, the Prince of Wales presents his own views on the topic in a roundtable discussion with all five lecturers. The Millennium Reith Lectures deal with one of the most pressing issues of our time - sustainable development. The first lecture, delivered from London is by Chris Patten. Chris Patten is a European Commissioner and was the last Governor of Hong Kong. He was also a UK Minister for Overseas Development and Secretary of State for the Environment In his lecture, Chris Patten discusses the source of authority, the role of law and the need for accountability. He argues that sustainable development is about much more than environment policy defined in terms of departments, ministers and white papers. It requires a mosaic of institutions, policies and values.