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OSCE Secretary General's presentation of the 2027 Programme Outline: UK statement

Thursday, 04 June 2026 - 14:17 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Speech

UK Chargé d’Affaires, Deputy Ambassador James Ford, thanks Secretary General Sinirlio?lu for his presentation of the 2026 Programme Outline and underlines that the OSCE's top priority must remain to s...

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Seasonal closure for crawfish announced

Thursday, 04 June 2026 - 13:00 Marine Management Organisation News Story

The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has announced its decision on the next seasonal closure for crawfish in English waters of ICES area 7....

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Foreign Secretary's speech on responding to humanitarian crises at the Global Partnerships Conference: 20 May 2026

Thursday, 04 June 2026 - 12:45 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Speech

Speech by Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper at the humanitarian plenary session on Day 2 of the Global Partnerships Conference....

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Foreign Secretary's speech on tackling violence against women and girls at the Global Partnerships Conference: 20 May 2026

Thursday, 04 June 2026 - 12:42 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Speech

Speech by Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper at the violence against women and girls (VAWG) plenary session on Day 2 of the Global Partnerships Conference....

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EA to lead environmental regulation of Trelavour Lithium Project

Thursday, 04 June 2026 - 12:34 Environment Agency News Story

Cornish Lithium plans to produce lithium at a former china clay pit in Cornwall....

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Bird flu (avian influenza): latest situation in England

Thursday, 04 June 2026 - 12:21 Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs News Story

Find out about the latest bird flu situation in England and guidance for bird keepers and the public....

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UK National Statement at United Nations Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice

Thursday, 04 June 2026 - 11:47 Ministry of Justice Speech

Speech by Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State Catherine Atkinson MP (Minister for Victims and Tackling Violence Against Women and Girls)....

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MMO resumes I VMS roll out with CLS UK Ltd

Thursday, 04 June 2026 - 11:46 Marine Management Organisation News Story

MMO has confirmed it will resume the I-VMS programme, working with CLS UK Ltd, to complete the roll-out of devices for English under-12m fishing vessels. ...

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Government hits 70% of pledge, two years into this parliament

Thursday, 04 June 2026 - 11:46 Department for Education Press Release

Over 3,000 more special and secondary teachers and over 1,600 in further education, backed by a post-pandemic record of those choosing to train to teach. ...

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Avian Influenza? Prevention Zone lifts as risk reduces?

Thursday, 04 June 2026 - 11:07 Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs Press Release

The Avian Influenza?Prevention?Zones?(AIPZs) in place across Great Britain will be lifted from noon 4 June 2026...

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Member appointed to the Horserace Betting Levy Board

Thursday, 04 June 2026 - 11:00 Department for Culture, Media and Sport News Story

The Secretary of State has appointed Catherine Colloms as a Member of the Horserace Betting Levy Board for a term of 4 years. ...

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Universities face ban on international students over visa abuse

Thursday, 04 June 2026 - 10:45 Home Office News Story

Raised standards for recruiting foreign students come amid continued visa abuse. Student asylum claims already down 30% as government action delivers results. ...

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Report by OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities, June 2026: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 04 June 2026 - 09:47 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Speech

UK Chargé d’Affaires, Deputy Ambassador James Ford, thanked the High Commissioner for his report and reaffirmed strong UK support for the mandate and its quiet diplomacy. He highlighted the continued ...

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New proposals to cut bills with community batteries

Thursday, 04 June 2026 - 09:46 Department for Energy Security and Net Zero Press Release

Families and businesses could benefit from cheaper energy through the use of community batteries....

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Catherine Hutchinson appointed Head of Government Social Research

Thursday, 04 June 2026 - 09:45 Government Social Research Profession News Story

Catherine Hutchinson has been appointed as the new Head of Government Social Research (GSR), succeeding Jenny Dibden....

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Russia’s responsibility for civilian harm in Ukraine and its lack of credibility: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 04 June 2026 - 09:37 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Speech

UK Chargé d’Affaires, Deputy Ambassador James Ford, underlines that every civilian death linked to Russia’s illegal war against Ukraine is a tragedy, and that Russia could save lives by ending its agg...

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The Surge and Rapid Response Team (SRRT)

Thursday, 04 June 2026 - 09:35 Operational Delivery Profession News Story

Find out more about the SRRT....

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Global cooperation brings breakthrough on first international Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS) Code

Thursday, 04 June 2026 - 09:30 Maritime and Coastguard Agency Press Release

Maritime and Coastguard Agency plays leading role in delivering regulatory confidence for industry....

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