17th October 2016 Science and Innovation Network
In the global race to develop self driving cars, both Singapore and the UK are in the running. For Singapore, smart cars are part of the Smart Nation future. What better example of a technology that can enhance the lives of citizens, and make smarter use of city infrastructure, than autonomous vehicles? It is no […]
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11th October 2016 London, UK
Fighting forces from nearly 20 NATO countries are gathered off the coast of Scotland this week benefiting from world-class training from the UK and practising their collective response to global crises anywhere in the world. In this blog Captain Andrew Stacey RN writes about the biannual exercise – Joint Warrior – and the unique opportunity […]
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20th September 2016
Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) is a huge threat to global health. It is estimated that by 2050 AMR could be responsible for an extra 10 million premature deaths, more than die from cancer today. The UK’s Chief Medical Officer, Professor Dame Sally Davies, has said that ‘Antimicrobial resistance poses a catastrophic threat. If we do not […]
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20th June 2016 London, UK
We have launched a remarkable collection of stories from the First World War. The Foreign and Commonwealth Office is remembering the stories of 175 men from 11 countries who were awarded Britain’s highest award for bravery, the Victoria Cross. They represent a significant number of the 600 Victoria Crosses awarded during the First World War […]
17th June 2016
I am delighted to contribute a post and provide an insight into how a project of ours is addressing an important issue in Burma, where GovRisk has managed Prosperity-funded Anti-Money Laundering projects for the last three years. At first glance, it might not be clear what preventing money laundering has to do with opening markets […]
26th May 2016 London, UK
I´ve been Europe’s Regional Digital Training Officer for six months, training over the phone and on a shared desktop (where bandwidth allows). Previously, I worked as a teacher in a high school, so remote training is almost completely new to me. I’ve discovered that in many ways it is more difficult than attempting to control […]
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20th May 2016 London, UK
Digital training at the FCO has reached toddler-hood. Claire Collins blogged in November about its one year birthday and now, just like a toddler, it’s good at attracting attention and charming all who meet it! FCO staff who’ve taken up the Digital Transformation Unit (DTU) global training offer have been overwhelmingly positive about the quality […]
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10th May 2016 London, UK
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office’s consular service supports British people around the world when they are most in need of our help. Consulates, embassies and high commissions publish their contact email addresses in the contact section of their pages. I hear that sharp intake of breath. How generous of them when most others hide behind […]
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3rd May 2016 London, UK
FLAGG member Sophie Green shares her personal story about her gender identity and transition. I joined the office over 13 and a half years ago, and, during that time, everyone has known me as Karl. However, as of now, I am going to be known as Sophie. I identify as transgender. Outside of the office […]
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29th March 2016 Science and Innovation Network
Does the assertion ‘The U.K. doesn’t make things any more’ sound familiar? Do we now trade bonds, sell insurance, and brew lattes, rather than make cars? Is manufacturing now only the preserve of emerging economies? These are some of the perceptions of the UK’s manufacturing industry. The reality is a bit different. Manufacturing remains a […]
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