Gaia
Launched in 2013, Gaia’s mission is to create the most accurate 3D map of the Universe to date.
Gaia orbits the Sun, at a distance of 1.5 million km beyond Earth’s orbit, offering a clear view of the cosmos beyond.
You can see an animation of how Gaia works...Read More »
Foreign Secretary at COP27 pledges new support for developing countries to deal with climate change
- Foreign Secretary travels to Egypt for COP27 climate change conference
- James Cleverly will today announce a range of investments worth over £100 million
- he will also urge international partners to speed up progress towards delivering on COP26 targets
Foreign Secretary James Cleverly is in Sharm el-Sheikh at COP27 today to call for tangible...Read More »
British Embassy Tokyo joins Remembrance Day Commemorations 2022
World news story
The Tokyo District Remembrance Day Ceremony will be held on Sunday 13th November 2022.
The location will be the Commonwealth War Cemetery, Hodogaya, commencing around...Read More »
UK’s first large-scale merchant lithium refinery announced
News story
Business Secretary Grant Shapps is visiting Teesside to announce the UK’s first large-scale merchant lithium refinery, providing battery grade materials for use in the electric vehicle, renewable energy and consumer technology supply chains.
UK strengthens Taiwan trade ties as Minister visits Taipei
- Trade Policy Minister Greg Hands heads to Taiwan for first in-person trade talks since pandemic
- During a two-day visit, he will meet President Tsai Ing-wen and co-host the 25th annual UK-Taiwan Trade Talks
- The Minister will use talks to tackle barriers to trade and promote UK expertise in areas like offshore wind...Read More »