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Lead Non Executive Director and Non Executive Director appointed to the MOJ Departmental Board

Tuesday, 12 May 2026 - 08:00 Ministry of Justice News Story

The Deputy Prime Minister, Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice has approved the appointments of Rob Whiteman CBE as Lead Non-Executive Director and Justin Russell as Non-Executive Direc...

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New £3 million Centre to help grow healthy gardens

Tuesday, 12 May 2026 - 00:00 Animal and Plant Health Agency Press Release

A new National Centre for Environmental Horticulture and Plant Health will help to protect the UK’s 23 million gardens...

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Government steps up action to strengthen cyber defences as UK cyber industry continues to grow

Monday, 11 May 2026 - 23:01 Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Press Release

UK businesses are being urged to strengthen their cyber defences against fast-evolving AI-enabled threats. ...

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End of the road for unofficial driving test booking services

Monday, 11 May 2026 - 23:00 Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency News Story

From today (12 May 2026), only learner drivers can book and manage their own driving test - part of a crackdown on exploitation by third-party services....

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PM vows to tear up “status quo” that failed young people on apprenticeships and skills

Monday, 11 May 2026 - 21:30 Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street Press Release

The Prime Minister will meet with apprentices to underline the Government’s drive to overhaul the apprenticeship system, break down barriers to opportunity for young people and ensure the economy work...

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UK sanctions Iranian targets in response to national security threats

Monday, 11 May 2026 - 16:07 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Press Release

Foreign Secretary announces sanctions against organisations and individuals enabling hostile Iranian activity...

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Simpler, shared system for describing skills needs launched

Monday, 11 May 2026 - 15:00 Skills England Press Release

The UK Standard Skills Classification (SSC), a new national framework, is a significant step forward in how we think about and discuss skills in the UK. ...

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MHRA strengthens safety warnings for finasteride and dutasteride

Monday, 11 May 2026 - 13:43 Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency Press Release

Updated safety advice has been issued to strengthen warnings about potential psychiatric and sexual dysfunction linked to finasteride and to provide precautionary advice on dutasteride. ...

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UK and France set to host multinational Strait of Hormuz meeting as British Warship to pre position in the region

Monday, 11 May 2026 - 13:32 Ministry of Defence Press Release

UK and France to host first meeting of Defence Ministers to advance the Strait of Hormuz multinational mission. This comes as HMS Dragon, one of the UK’s most capable warships, will forward deploy to ...

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MHRA opens UK wide consultation on redefining gene therapies

Monday, 11 May 2026 - 13:00 Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency Press Release

To future-proof the sector and ensure regulation keeps up with scientific and technological developments, the MHRA is consulting on proposed changes to how gene therapies are defined in UK legislation...

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Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Publishes May Review Report

Monday, 11 May 2026 - 12:33 Northern Ireland Office Press Release

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Hilary Benn has today (Monday 11 May) published the May Review Report...

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Public urged to check immigration advisers are regulated

Monday, 11 May 2026 - 12:25 Immigration Advice Authority Press Release

The campaign encourages the public to check that their immigration adviser is properly regulated before placing their trust in them....

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MMO and ports sector launch new Marine Licensing Top Tips

Monday, 11 May 2026 - 12:12 Marine Management Organisation News Story

New guidance and tools to support the marine licensing process. ...

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How to submit applications and complaints to the CAC

Monday, 11 May 2026 - 11:59 Central Arbitration Committee News Story

The submission of applications and complaints to the CAC....

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The National Lottery Community Fund Board Appointments

Monday, 11 May 2026 - 11:00 Department for Culture, Media and Sport News Story

The Secretary of State has reappointed Richard Collier-Keywood, Dame Helen Stephenson, and Paul Sweeney, and extended the terms of John Mothersole and Kate Still....

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MHRA invites views on proposed changes to medical device regulation

Monday, 11 May 2026 - 10:26 Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency News Story

New pre-market regulatory requirements for medical devices and in vitro diagnostic devices entering the GB market have been published....

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Updates to the Board of Natural England

Monday, 11 May 2026 - 10:00 Natural England News Story

Kate Gibson named as new Deputy Chair; Rachel Danemann confirmed as new member; and Professor Lynn Dicks reappointed...

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Football fans urged to show fraudsters the red card ahead of World Cup

Monday, 11 May 2026 - 09:39 Home Office News Story

Lloyds Bank and the government are urging fans to Stop! Think Fraud ahead of the FIFA World Cup next month....

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New legislation gives Government power to bring British Steel into public ownership

Monday, 11 May 2026 - 09:38 Department for Business and Trade Press Release

New legislation to be announced in the King's Speech on Wednesday will give government the option to bring British Steel into public ownership....

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