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Varun Chandra appointed as PM’s Special Envoy to the United States on Trade and Investment

Friday, 23 January 2026 - 17:31 Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street Press Release

The Prime Minister has appointed Varun Chandra as the Special Envoy to the United States on Trade and Investment....

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The UK urges full implementation of Colombia’s 2016 Peace Agreement: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Friday, 23 January 2026 - 17:07 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Speech

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Colombia....

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Secretary of State's speech to the National Society Conference

Friday, 23 January 2026 - 16:44 Department for Education Speech

The Secretary of State for Education, Bridget Phillipson, addressed Church of England school leaders at the National Society Annual Conference 2026....

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UK marks first anniversary of 100 Year Partnership in Kyiv with new backing for reform and reconstruction

Friday, 23 January 2026 - 15:59 Ministry of Justice Press Release

The UK is stepping up its support for Ukraine as both countries mark the first anniversary of the landmark 100 Year Partnership. ...

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Licence surrender refused

Friday, 23 January 2026 - 15:29 Traffic Commissioners for Great Britain Press Release

The Traffic Commissioner for the South Eastern and Metropolitan Traffic Area, Sarah Bell, has revoked the operator licence held by SJ Europe Limited and disqualified its Transport Manager, Mr Harwinde...

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UK and US nuclear experts sign landmark partnership

Friday, 23 January 2026 - 15:17 Nuclear Decommissioning Authority News Story

Nuclear Transport Solutions sign new strategic agreement on development of transport package designed to safely move the next generation of nuclear fuel....

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Low Pay Commission regional visits 2026

Friday, 23 January 2026 - 14:29 Low Pay Commission News Story

The Low Pay Commission is calling for employers and workers to meet with us to discuss the National Living Wage....

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UN Human Rights Council Special Session to address the deteriorating Human Rights situation in the Islamic Republic of Iran, 23 January 2026

Friday, 23 January 2026 - 14:10 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Speech

UK Statement for the Special Session to address the deteriorating Human Rights situation in the Islamic Republic of Iran. Delivered by the UK's Ambassador for Human Rights, Eleanor Sanders. ...

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Anti dumping duties on Russian ammonium nitrate maintained

Friday, 23 January 2026 - 13:08 Trade Remedies Authority News Story

The TRA’s final recommendation to maintain anti-dumping measures on ammonium nitrate from Russia has been accepted....

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Operation Hermes tests CCC readiness in high pressure scenario

Friday, 23 January 2026 - 12:33 Civil Nuclear Constabulary News Story

Operation Hermes tested the CCC’s response to a simulated attack, evaluating rapid notifications, co-ordination, and decision-making under pressure....

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New digital medical records to speed up Armed Forces recruitment

Friday, 23 January 2026 - 12:24 Ministry of Defence Press Release

New digital system - fully integrated with the NHS - will dramatically cut delays for those joining the Armed Forces, boosting readiness and recruitment....

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Yellow cold?health alert issued for North West and North East England

Friday, 23 January 2026 - 11:53 UK Health Security Agency News Story

UKHSA has issued a yellow Cold-Health Alert (CHA) for the North West and North East regions of England...

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Eight days left to file your Self Assessment

Friday, 23 January 2026 - 10:28 HM Revenue & Customs Press Release

Time is running out for the millions of taxpayers yet to file their Self Assessment tax return....

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New King’s Counsel and Honorary King’s Counsel welcomed by Lord Chancellor

Friday, 23 January 2026 - 10:04 Ministry of Justice News Story

His Majesty The King has approved the appointment of 96 new King’s Counsel and the award of 8 new Honorary King’s Counsel....

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Sexual predator jailed after Solicitor General intervenes

Friday, 23 January 2026 - 10:03 Attorney General's Office Press Release

A predator who groomed and sexually abused a teenager has his suspended sentence quashed and sent to jail....

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Culture Secretary speech at £1.5 billion Arts Everywhere funding announcement

Friday, 23 January 2026 - 09:45 Department for Culture, Media and Sport Speech

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy's speech on DCMS' £1.5 billion Arts Everywhere funding announcement, at the Barbican Centre in London. ...

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GAD volunteer co partners with industry body on report

Friday, 23 January 2026 - 08:30 Government Actuary's Department News Story

GAD actuary co-authors IFoA report supporting HM Treasury's review of Green Book guidance on appraising transformational projects and programmes....

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From lived experience to lasting change: Disability Advisory Panel begins work

Friday, 23 January 2026 - 00:01 Department for Work and Pensions Press Release

Ten experts with lived experience of disability and long-term health conditions have been appointed to help shape Government health and disability policy....

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Renowned sculptor Karen Newman joins the national Queen Elizabeth II Memorial project

Friday, 23 January 2026 - 00:01 Cabinet Office Press Release

The Queen Elizabeth Memorial Committee has appointed renowned sculptor Karen Newman MRSS to design a new sculpture of the late Monarch in St James Park, London....

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State-of-the-art training facilities and accommodation completed at MOD Lyneham

Friday, 23 January 2026 | Defence Infrastructure Organisation

Varun Chandra appointed as PM’s Special Envoy to the United States on Trade and Investment

Friday, 23 January 2026 | Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

Secretary of State's speech to the National Society Conference

Friday, 23 January 2026 | Department for Education

Licence surrender refused

Friday, 23 January 2026 | Traffic Commissioners for Great Britain

UK and US nuclear experts sign landmark partnership

Friday, 23 January 2026 | Nuclear Decommissioning Authority

Low Pay Commission regional visits 2026

Friday, 23 January 2026 | Low Pay Commission

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