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Boaters benefit from £5.2 million investment in Anglian waterways

Monday, 22 June 2026 - 15:44 Environment Agency Press Release

Improvement works carried out at over 14 sites, whilst more projects to come for this financial year. East Anglian waterways open for business for summer 2026. ...

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We urge Israel to resume negotiations with the Syrian government and to pursue a diplomatic solution: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Monday, 22 June 2026 - 15:43 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Speech

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

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UK appoints Alastair Long as new HMTC for Africa

Monday, 22 June 2026 - 15:33 Department for Business and Trade News Story

UK appoints Alastair Long as new HMTC for Africa...

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Safer nurseries with 3,000 more surprise Ofsted visits

Monday, 22 June 2026 - 15:30 Department for Education Press Release

New investment in early years safeguarding to deliver 3,000 more surprise Ofsted nursery visits, tougher checks and faster action to keep children safe....

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Professor Damien McElvenny has been reappointed to the Industrial Injuries Advisory Council (IIAC)

Monday, 22 June 2026 - 14:18 Industrial Injuries Advisory Council News Story

On behalf of the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, we are pleased to announce the reappointment of Professor Damien McElvenny to the Industrial Injuries Advisory Council for a further term of ...

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Armed Forces Week: Over 30 former Armed Forces personnel join CNC

Monday, 22 June 2026 - 11:29 Civil Nuclear Constabulary News Story

Over thirty former Armed Forces personnel joined the CNC over the past year, bringing military experience to roles protecting the UK's civil nuclear sector....

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Pet cremation firm’s permit mistake pays for salmon aid

Monday, 22 June 2026 - 11:04 Environment Agency News Story

Westcountry Rivers Trust to receive £60,000 to fund river barrier removal in the Teign catchment....

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UKHSA issues red heat health alerts across England

Monday, 22 June 2026 - 11:01 UK Health Security Agency News Story

The West Midlands, East Midlands, South East, South West, London, and East of England will be under a red heat-health alert....

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UKHSA update on the hantavirus cruise ship outbreak

Monday, 22 June 2026 - 10:52 UK Health Security Agency News Story

Latest information on cases including British nationals....

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UK and Malaysia launch negotiations on Digital Trade Agreement

Monday, 22 June 2026 - 10:18 Department for Business and Trade News Story

The ambitious new agreement will remove barriers to digital trade and enable UK exporters to expand into high-tech markets....

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Regulator launches inquiry into healthcare charity over safeguarding and financial concerns

Monday, 22 June 2026 - 09:55 The Charity Commission Press Release

The Charity Commission has opened a statutory inquiry into St Andrew’s Healthcare (registered charity 1104951)....

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New deal for young people to end ‘degree by default’ culture and boost youth apprenticeships

Monday, 22 June 2026 - 09:54 Department for Education Press Release

Government promises to deliver a “new deal for young people” with real opportunities to work and renewed social contract where hard work pays off...

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Environment Agency secures?£500k for Tameside river improvements

Monday, 22 June 2026 - 09:40 Environment Agency Press Release

The Environment Agency has secured £517,000 from United Utilities for sewage discharge breaches into the River Tame, funding environmental improvements....

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UK launches new AI partnership to boost climate security

Monday, 22 June 2026 - 09:29 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Press Release

FCDO announces new strategic partnership with the Met Office to drive AI weather forecasting...

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New tools to map where environmental pressures impact communities

Monday, 22 June 2026 - 09:23 Environment Agency Press Release

Two new analytical tools launched to identify where environmental, socio-economic and health pressures affect communities across England...

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Report 09/2026: Dangerous occurrence involving a portable access ramp at Norwood Junction station

Monday, 22 June 2026 - 09:01 Rail Accident Investigation Branch Press Release

RAIB has today released its report into a dangerous occurrence involving a portable access ramp at Norwood Junction station, 1 July 2025....

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UK accelerates long range strike capability for Ukraine

Monday, 22 June 2026 - 08:50 Ministry of Defence Press Release

Three UK-designed long-range strike systems have been flight tested just months after competition launch, as British defence industry deliver battlefield capability at record speed ...

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The Secretary of State announces the reappointment of the Veterans Commissioner for Northern Ireland

Monday, 22 June 2026 - 08:30 Northern Ireland Office Press Release

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland has announced the reappointment of David Johnstone as the Veterans Commissioner for Northern Ireland...

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UK to secure critical minerals boosting economic resilience and cutting reliance on imports

Sunday, 21 June 2026 - 23:01 Department for Business and Trade Press Release

Households and businesses are set to benefit from stronger, more secure supply chains as the UK invests £50 million in critical minerals projects....

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Joint Statement: UK-Egypt Association Council Meeting

Monday, 22 June 2026 | Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

UK appoints Alastair Long as new HMTC for Africa

Monday, 22 June 2026 | Department for Business and Trade

Safer nurseries with 3,000 more surprise Ofsted visits

Monday, 22 June 2026 | Department for Education

Armed Forces Week: Over 30 former Armed Forces personnel join CNC

Monday, 22 June 2026 | Civil Nuclear Constabulary

Pet cremation firm’s permit mistake pays for salmon aid

Monday, 22 June 2026 | Environment Agency

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