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Speech: Liz Kendall's Speech to London Tech Week
Secretary of State for Science, Innovation, and Technology, Liz Kendall's speech to London Tech Week on Tuesday 9 June Liz Kendall I want to talk about a great British success story. It’s a story of British talent, British ingenuity, British enterprise, and ambition. A story with one central theme: that this country is uniquely placed to thrive and prosper in the age of AI, to seize the incredible opportunities, and face the challenges that this powerful technology brings
Jewish Dispatch
2 days ago9 min read
Anniversary Statement: Pulsar XP, G-CKIS
Forced landing following loss of power, field adjacent to Stoney Lane Airfield, Worcestershire, 8 June 2025 Anniversary Statement: Pulsar XP, G-CKIS This statement provides an update on the AAIB investigation into an accident involving a kit-built Pulsar XP aircraft, G-CKIS. During the approach to land the engine lost power and the pilot made a forced landing in a field just short of the runway. The field was soft with long grass and on touchdown the aircraft spun round cau
Jewish Dispatch
3 days ago1 min read
Tate Board Appointments
The Prime Minister has reappointed Kwame Kwei-Armah and extended the terms for Anya Hindmarch, Danny Rimer and Lord Ed Vaizey Tate Board Appointments Kwame Kwei-Armah has been reappointed for a second term of four years from 7 January 2026 to 6 January 2030 Kwame Kwei-Armah Kwame Kwei-Armah OBE is a celebrated playwright and director. He formerly served as the Artistic Director/CEO of the Young Vic and Baltimore Center Stage. His career is distinguished by an OBE, the Charles
Jewish Dispatch
6 days ago2 min read
Philippines Independence Day
Philippines Independence Day On behalf of the United States of America, I extend my warmest congratulations to the people of the Philippines as you celebrate your Independence Day on June 12. This year the Philippines and the United States commemorate 80 years of diplomatic relations – a bond forged through the sacrifices of World War II and our shared purpose. The United States is unwavering in our ironclad mutual defense commitments as our two countries mark 75 years of the
Jewish Dispatch
7 minutes ago1 min read
Joint Statement on the June 2026 U.S.-Japan Extended Deterrence Dialogue
Joint Statement on the June 2026 U.S.-Japan Extended Deterrence Dialogue The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and Japan on the occasion of the U.S.-Japan Extended Deterrence Dialogue. Begin text: Japan hosted the United States for an Extended Deterrence Dialogue (EDD) at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Tokyo from June 8-9, 2026. The Department of State and Department of War co-chaired for the United States,
Jewish Dispatch
2 days ago2 min read
Portugal National Day
Portugal National Day On behalf of the American people, I send warm congratulations to Portugal as you celebrate the Day of Portugal, Camões, and the Portuguese Communities. As the United States prepares to commemorate 250 years of independence next month, we recognize Portugal as one of our earliest and most steadfast partners. Your support during our nation’s founding forged a friendship that has only deepened with time. This year marks notable progress in our bilateral rel
Jewish Dispatch
2 days ago1 min read
Joint Statement on the June 2026 U.S.-Japan Extended Deterrence Dialogue
Joint Statement on the June 2026 U.S.-Japan Extended Deterrence Dialogue The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and Japan on the occasion of the U.S.-Japan Extended Deterrence Dialogue. Begin text: Japan hosted the United States for an Extended Deterrence Dialogue (EDD) at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Tokyo from June 8-9, 2026. The Department of State and Department of War co-chaired for the United States,
Jewish Dispatch
2 days ago2 min read
Speech: Liz Kendall's Speech to London Tech Week
Secretary of State for Science, Innovation, and Technology, Liz Kendall's speech to London Tech Week on Tuesday 9 June Liz Kendall I want to talk about a great British success story. It’s a story of British talent, British ingenuity, British enterprise, and ambition. A story with one central theme: that this country is uniquely placed to thrive and prosper in the age of AI, to seize the incredible opportunities, and face the challenges that this powerful technology brings
Jewish Dispatch
2 days ago9 min read
Continuing to Promote Accountability for the Murillo-Ortega Dictatorship
Continuing to Promote Accountability for the Murillo-Ortega Dictatorship The United States will not ignore the Murillo-Ortega dictatorship’s responsibility for the horrific death of political prisoner Brooklyn Rivera. U.S.-sanctioned Lumberto Campbell Hooker was directly involved in denying medical care to Brooklyn Rivera and prevented his family from burying his remains. Today the Trump Administration took decisive steps to impose additional visa restrictions on more than
Jewish Dispatch
3 days ago1 min read
Melaveh Malkah
by Elisheva bas Chana Melaveh Malkah Everyone has at least one mitzvah that is special to them. My special mitzvah is Shabbos. There are so many aspects of Shabbos, but there is one that does not receive the attention it deserves. Melaveh Malkah, and the seudah that follows, is such a beautiful and meaningful tradition. We sit down to this special meal at a table set beautifully, with Shabbos candles and our polished silverware. Melaveh Malkah means "Escort the Queen." The Qu
Jewish Dispatch
25 minutes ago4 min read
At the End of the Path, the Beginning of the Journey
by Rami ben Ze'ev At the End of the Path, the Beginning of the Journey Ten years. Ten years of opening the Holy Zohar each day and walking, step by step, through its mysteries. Ten years of rising in the morning or settling in the evening with the same purpose: to learn, to reflect, to question, and to draw a little closer to the hidden light contained within the words of Torah. When I began this journey, I did not know where it would lead. Like every traveller standing at th
Jewish Dispatch
3 days ago3 min read
Shabbos
by Elisheva bas Chana Shabbos Sometimes there is not enough time—like today—but there are always a few minutes to spare to write a message, especially for Shabbos. Shabbos is an important mitzvah for all of us, but it is also a mitzvah specifically associated with women: lighting the candles, and experiencing the beauty and peace that come when we enter Shabbos. A sanctuary in time, a vessel we create by keeping Shabbos holy, turning it into a dwelling place for HaShem. With
Jewish Dispatch
6 days ago1 min read
Kate Dodsworth Becomes Deputy Chief Executive
Kate Dodsworth is RSH Deputy Chief Executive from 1 June 2026 Kate Dodsworth Becomes Deputy Chief Executive The Regulator of Social Housing announced that Kate Dodsworth’s title is changing from today (1 June 2026). Kate will now be Deputy Chief Executive, following Jonathan Walters’s promotion to Chief Executive last month. She will retain her existing responsibilities at the regulator. Kate joined RSH in July 2021 as Chief of Regulatory Engagement to help ensure delivery of
Jewish Dispatch
Jun 11 min read
Hebrew Synagogue Welcomes UK Court Clarity on Biologically Specific Facilities
Hebrew Synagogue Welcomes UK Court Clarity on Biologically Specific Facilities Hebrew Synagogue has today confirmed its support for the legal clarification provided by the United Kingdom Supreme Court and subsequent Equality and Human Rights Commission guidance regarding the use of single-sex facilities based upon biological sex under the Equality Act 2010. The organisation confirmed that this position will apply across all facilities operated by Hebrew Synagogue throughout t
Jewish Dispatch
May 222 min read
Tay Cities Region Backed by Up to £20M to Grow Creative Tech Sector
Taxpayer funded investment will back local talent advancing creative technologies like computer games and virtual reality to drive new products and grow the economy Up to £20 million of UK taxpayer funding for Scotland will turbocharge local innovation in the Tay Cities to create jobs and grow the local economy Investment in local talent will grow the creative industries across Dundee, Perth and beyond to drive discoveries that benefit Scotland and the wider UK Funding comes
Jewish Dispatch
Mar 254 min read
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