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Russia’s Militarised Economy and the Destabilising Effects on Regional Security: UK Statement to the OSCE

Wednesday, 13 May 2026 - 12:01 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Speech

UK Senior Military Advisor, Colonel Joby Rimmer warns that Russia’s selective ceasefires mask bad faith engagement, a war dependent economy, and growing militarisation, making Moscow more coercive and...

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Regulator investigates charity over unauthorised payments to a trustee

Wednesday, 13 May 2026 - 11:42 The Charity Commission Press Release

The Charity Commission has launched a statutory inquiry into The Shoosmith Gallery (registered charity number 1147845). ...

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Regulator investigates charity over management of potential conflicts of interest

Wednesday, 13 May 2026 - 11:39 The Charity Commission Press Release

The Charity Commission has launched a statutory inquiry into Steiner Friends (registered charity number 1071781). ...

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King's Speech to build a Stronger, Fairer Northern Ireland and Deliver the Troubles Bill

Wednesday, 13 May 2026 - 11:24 Northern Ireland Office Press Release

Statement from the Secretary of State regarding the King's Speech in Parliament...

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Environment Agency puts brakes on illegal waste site

Wednesday, 13 May 2026 - 11:11 Environment Agency Press Release

The Environment Agency has stopped illegal waste activity in its tracks at a site near Chesterfield. ...

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West Midlands lettings agent sentenced for exploiting two Covid support schemes

Wednesday, 13 May 2026 - 11:03 The Insolvency Service Press Release

Director made false declarations on two separate government-backed loan applications ...

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MHRA supports Northern Ireland life sciences sector with new hub

Wednesday, 13 May 2026 - 10:37 Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency Press Release

The MHRA hub in Belfast will strengthen collaboration and engagement with local industry, academia and the healthcare sector. ...

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Welsh Secretary statement on First Minister of Wales appointment

Wednesday, 13 May 2026 - 09:32 Wales Office Press Release

Welsh Secretary Jo Stevens congratulates the new First Minister of Wales....

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DWP appoints new Chair of Pension Protection Fund (PPF)

Wednesday, 13 May 2026 - 09:00 Department for Work and Pensions Press Release

The Department for Work and Pensions has announced the appointment of Joanne Segars OBE as the new Chair of the Pension Protection Fund (PPF), effective from 1 July 2026....

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RSH publishes latest round of judgements

Wednesday, 13 May 2026 - 08:30 Regulator of Social Housing Press Release

The Regulator of Social Housing published its latest regulatory judgements today (Wednesday 13 May 2026)...

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Pet owners urged to take care when using flea and tick treatments to help protect our waterways

Tuesday, 12 May 2026 - 23:01 Veterinary Medicines Directorate Press Release

VMD launches campaign on protecting UK waterways from contamination from flea and tick treatments ...

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New commissioners appointed to EHRC

Tuesday, 12 May 2026 - 22:59 Office for Equality and Opportunity Press Release

Six new commissioners appointed to the Equality and Human Rights Commission...

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King's Speech to build a stronger and fairer Britain

Tuesday, 12 May 2026 - 21:30 Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street Press Release

The King’s Speech – the second under this government – is expected to unveil over 35 bills and draft bills facing up to the big challenges our country faces and put the UK on a stronger, fairer path t...

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Appointments: 12 May 2026

Tuesday, 12 May 2026 - 20:20 Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street Press Release

The King has been pleased to approve the following appointments....

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UK to contribute drones, jets and warship to Multinational Mission to secure the Strait of Hormuz

Tuesday, 12 May 2026 - 17:06 Ministry of Defence Press Release

Defence Secretary announced UK contribution to Strait of Hormuz mission at virtual summit of Defence Ministers today....

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Government’s Sovereign AI invests in British founded AI company redefining how medicines are designed

Tuesday, 12 May 2026 - 16:00 Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Press Release

Isomorphic Labs – a company using frontier AI for drug design and development – is the latest to receive investment from Sovereign AI....

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North East AI drive to boost local skills and business growth opportunities

Tuesday, 12 May 2026 - 15:46 Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Press Release

Primary school children and teachers set to gain AI and digital skills as North East AI Growth Zone Taskforce meets to drive local opportunity...

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52nd Universal Periodic Review of human rights: UK Statement on Singapore

Tuesday, 12 May 2026 - 15:22 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Speech

Statement by the UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO and UN, Kumar Iyer, at Singapore's Universal Periodic Review at the Human Rights Council in Geneva....

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Bosnia and Herzegovina’s future cannot be held hostage by divisive politics: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Tuesday, 12 May 2026 - 15:02 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Speech

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

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Joint Statement on the invocation of the OSCE Moscow Mechanism: May 2026

Thursday, 14 May 2026 | Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Andrew Figgures’ term extended as Trustee of the Imperial War Museum

Thursday, 14 May 2026 | Department for Culture, Media and Sport

Michael Salter-Church reappointed as Chair of the Horniman Museum

Thursday, 14 May 2026 | Department for Culture, Media and Sport

Shahpur Kabraji reappointed as Legal Trustee to the National History Museum

Thursday, 14 May 2026 | Department for Culture, Media and Sport

Government ramps up plans to protect Britain’s pig sector against African and classical swine fever

Thursday, 14 May 2026 | Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

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