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The United Kingdom condemns in the strongest terms today’s Houthi attacks against Saudi Arabia: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Monday, 13 July 2026 - 19:29 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Speech

Statement by Ambassador Kate Foster, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Yemen....

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Joint Declaration on the Establishment of the Integrated Anti Ballistic Missile Coalition

Monday, 13 July 2026 - 19:18 Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street Press Release

Joint Declaration on the Establishment of the Integrated Anti-Ballistic Missile Coalition....

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UK Switzerland Free Trade Agreement to deliver new opportunities

Monday, 13 July 2026 - 18:27 Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs News Story

UK-Switzerland Free Trade Agreement to deliver new opportunities for UK food and drink exporters...

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Readout of the Civil Society Council: 8 July 2026

Monday, 13 July 2026 - 16:25 Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street Press Release

On Wednesday 8 July, the Civil Society Council met for the second time in 10 Downing Street....

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Michael Dugher appointed as Music Champion

Monday, 13 July 2026 - 16:00 Department for Culture, Media and Sport Press Release

As outlined in the publication of Turn It Up: Our Plan for Music, the Secretary of State for the Department for Culture, Media and Sport has appointed Michael Dugher as a Music Champion...

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Government launches bold plan to ‘turn up’ the music industry

Monday, 13 July 2026 - 16:00 Department for Culture, Media and Sport Press Release

The UK music industry will benefit from a range of new powers and investment as the government unveils a new long-term plan to back the sector....

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Joint Statement of the United Kingdom and the European Union on United Kingdom participation under the Ukraine Support Loan: 13 July 2026

Monday, 13 July 2026 - 15:48 Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street Press Release

The European Union and the United Kingdom stand firm in their support of Ukraine and our commitment to support Ukraine as long as it takes to bring Russia’s illegal war of aggression to an end and sec...

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Prime Minister secures Ukraine defence deal backing British jobs and industry: 13 July 2026

Monday, 13 July 2026 - 15:35 Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street Press Release

Arriving in Paris for a meeting of the Coalition of the Willing, Prime Minister Keir Starmer has today announced a landmark agreement that will give UK defence firms access to contracts funded through...

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UK sanctions Iran linked criminal group that publicly claimed responsibility for recent attacks on Jewish locations

Monday, 13 July 2026 - 15:15 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Press Release

Statement from the Foreign Secretary on the sanctioning of Islamic Movement of Companions of the Right (IMCR)....

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UK backs Gaza recovery as Foreign Secretary urges renewed push for peace

Monday, 13 July 2026 - 15:13 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Press Release

The UK has announced £10 million to support Palestinian-led early recovery efforts in Gaza and joined an international initiative to help coordinate funding and practical support for reconstruction....

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UKDI launches Space to Innovate: Delta Drop

Monday, 13 July 2026 - 15:09 UK Defence Innovation News Story

Dstl and the UK Space Agency are on the hunt for more innovations to improve future space capabilities for defence and security...

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Boost for skills and research as 35 universities across the UK partner in new defence alliance

Monday, 13 July 2026 - 15:00 Ministry of Defence Press Release

A new Defence Universities Alliance with 35 UK universities will help strengthen defence research, build critical skills and support the UK's future defence capability....

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5 years on, Londoners remember the impact of July 2021 floods

Monday, 13 July 2026 - 14:27 Environment Agency Press Release

It's 5 years since the 2021 flash floods that affected 24 boroughs and over 2,000 properties, including homes, schools, hospitals, and Underground stations....

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The UK and the EU Drugs Agency sign a working arrangement

Monday, 13 July 2026 - 14:02 Department of Health and Social Care News Story

Government signs a working arrangement with the EU Drugs Agency to protect public health and reduce drug harms....

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Unprecedented services trade deal unveiled as UK seals agreement with Switzerland

Monday, 13 July 2026 - 14:00 Department for Business and Trade Press Release

FTA seals £5.2bn services deal with Switzerland and separate agreement paves way for travellers to use Swiss E-gates...

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UK Switzerland FTA Top Benefits

Monday, 13 July 2026 - 14:00 Department for Business and Trade News Story

11 top benefits of the largest services trade deal concluded by the UK...

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14 government buildings closed in the past year, as savings for the taxpayer reach over £43 million

Monday, 13 July 2026 - 13:48 Cabinet Office Press Release

Fourteen government buildings were closed last year, contributing to savings across the government estate of £43.1 million in the past year....

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PM statement on His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani: 13 July 2026

Monday, 13 July 2026 - 13:41 Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street Press Release

Prime Minister Keir Starmer's statement on His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani....

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Safer homes for 4m tenants with quicker action on dangerous homes

Monday, 13 July 2026 - 13:00 Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government Press Release

The second phase of Awaab's Law will come into force on 30 November 2026, so more dangerous hazards are fixed quickly to help tenants living in social housing....

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Statement of the co-chairs of the Coalition of the Willing: 13 July 2026

Monday, 13 July 2026 | Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

Joint Declaration on the Establishment of the Integrated Anti-Ballistic Missile Coalition

Monday, 13 July 2026 | Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

UK-Switzerland Free Trade Agreement to deliver new opportunities

Monday, 13 July 2026 | Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

Readout of the Civil Society Council: 8 July 2026

Monday, 13 July 2026 | Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

Michael Dugher appointed as Music Champion

Monday, 13 July 2026 | Department for Culture, Media and Sport

Government launches bold plan to ‘turn up’ the music industry

Monday, 13 July 2026 | Department for Culture, Media and Sport

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