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At least six new air defence warships to defend UK waters and boost shipbuilding

Monday, 29 June 2026 - 08:17 Ministry of Defence Press Release

At least six new warships will be built for the Royal Navy under the Defence Investment Plan, delivering the UK's most advanced maritime air defence capability and keeping British shipyards working fo...

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Health assessments to be recorded as standard in major transparency drive

Monday, 29 June 2026 - 07:42 Department for Work and Pensions Press Release

All face-to-face and telephone health assessments for disability and sickness benefits will be audio recorded as standard from today to improve transparency in the benefit system. ...

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The Queen Elizabeth Digital Memorial marks major milestone with new features

Monday, 29 June 2026 - 07:00 The Queen Elizabeth Memorial Committee News Story

The Queen Elizabeth Digital Memorial marks a significant milestone today with the launch of a new collection of archive content and records with the publication of the first selection of memories from...

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Taxpayers urged to get ahead of July Self Assessment payment deadline

Sunday, 28 June 2026 - 23:01 HM Revenue & Customs Press Release

One month to go until the second Payments on Account deadline on 31 July for Self Assessment customers....

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New funding boost to protect England's iconic peatlands

Sunday, 28 June 2026 - 23:01 Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs Press Release

£47 million new government funding to protect and improve peat will reduce carbon emissions, support nature recovery and boost rural economy...

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High speed boats and new drones for elite Commando Force under Defence Investment Plan

Sunday, 28 June 2026 - 08:11 Ministry of Defence Press Release

Defence Secretary has shifted Defence Investment Plan towards more immediate priorities, including getting the latest kit into the hands of military personnel on the frontline. ...

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Rough sleeping no longer a crime as Vagrancy Act repealed

Saturday, 27 June 2026 - 23:09 Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government Press Release

The government will repeal the Vagrancy Act on Monday 29 June 2026, ending nearly two centuries of legislation that has criminalised rough sleeping and begging....

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Nation unites to celebrate Armed Forces Day as Southport selected for 2027 national event

Saturday, 27 June 2026 - 15:52 Ministry of Defence News Story

Tens of thousands of people have come together in Aldershot today and across the country to mark Armed Forces Day, the annual national moment to give gratitude to the people who serve and have served ...

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Pioneering projects to transform obesity care, backed by £85 million from government and industry

Friday, 26 June 2026 - 23:01 Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Press Release

A dozen cutting-edge projects will benefit thousands of patients battling obesity across the UK....

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The UK has committed up to $26 million to support the Ebola response in the DRC: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Friday, 26 June 2026 - 21:01 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Speech

Statement by Jennifer MacNaughtan, UK Minister Counsellor, at the Security Council meeting on the Democratic Republic of the Congo. ...

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GBE N proudly supports the Armed Forces Community

Friday, 26 June 2026 - 15:23 Great British Energy – Nuclear Press Release

GBE-N has received the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Bronze Award...

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The AAIB has dispatched a team to Dunkeswell Airfield, Devon

Friday, 26 June 2026 - 15:21 Air Accidents Investigation Branch News Story

An investigation into an accident involving a light aircraft has begun...

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UK Government bolsters Ukraine’s economic recovery, with World Bank approving $1 billion in UK backed finance

Friday, 26 June 2026 - 15:12 Ministry of Justice Press Release

Ukraine’s resilience and recovery will receive a $1 billion boost through UK-backed funding...

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The Rapid Support Forces must halt their assault on El Obeid: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Friday, 26 June 2026 - 15:05 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Speech

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

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UKHSA extends red heat health alerts across England

Friday, 26 June 2026 - 14:17 UK Health Security Agency News Story

The red heat-health alerts in place for the West Midlands, East Midlands, South East, South West, London, and East of England have now been extended....

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SIA inspections uncover public safety risks in night time economy

Friday, 26 June 2026 - 13:40 Security Industry Authority Press Release

The SIA carried out national unannounced inspections on 21 June, identifying unlicensed operatives, a counterfeit licence and licence condition breaches....

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Six Governors have been appointed and four reappointed to the British Film Institute

Friday, 26 June 2026 - 13:00 Department for Culture, Media and Sport Press Release

The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport has appointed Tanya Cordrey, Mark Herbert, Ganan Kanagathurai, Hakan Kousetta, Ryan Prince and Jane Tranter and reappointed Monica Chadha, Elizabeth...

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Engine of Reform — Evaluation Task Force 2026 Conference champions evidence led government

Friday, 26 June 2026 - 12:53 Evaluation Task Force News Story

Civil service leaders, policymakers, and evaluation experts gather to discuss how government can learn from what works and use evidence to drive efficiency, effectiveness and innovation in public serv...

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Cambridge South station opens

Friday, 26 June 2026 - 11:32 Department for Transport Press Release

This £250 million government investment cuts journey times, boosts rail links and supports further employment growth in the region....

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