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
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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
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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 »