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The UK stands ready to work to advance the Secretary General’s UN80 reform initiative: UK Statement in the UN General Assembly

Thursday, 15 January 2026 - 20:36 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Speech

Statement by Simon Thomas, UK Ambassador to the General Assembly, at the UN General Assembly....

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Major boost to pool of skilled former military personnel called upon in crises as UK strengthen preparedness

Thursday, 15 January 2026 - 18:35 Ministry of Defence Press Release

The Armed Forces Bill will grow the pool of former Service personnel who Defence could draw on in times of crisis, in a move welcomed by senior military leaders...

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New Defence Housing Service to transform housing for forces families as Armed Forces Bill backs those who serve

Thursday, 15 January 2026 - 18:34 Ministry of Defence Press Release

New Defence Housing Service to be put into law, turbocharging biggest renewal of military housing in a generation...

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OSCE Chair in Office presents priorities for 2026: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 15 January 2026 - 16:40 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Speech

Ambassador Holland thanks Federal Councillor Cassis for presenting Switzerland's priorities as OSCE Chair-in-Office, and gives full UK support....

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Infected Blood Memorial Service at St. Paul’s Cathedral on Tuesday 19 May 2026

Thursday, 15 January 2026 - 15:35 Infected Blood Memorial Committee News Story

There will be a national service of remembrance at St. Paul’s Cathedral for the infected blood community. This will be on Tuesday 19 May 2026....

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TRA investigates creamy/white limestone from Portugal

Thursday, 15 January 2026 - 15:01 Trade Remedies Authority Press Release

The TRA has opened a new anti-subsidy investigation into imports of creamy/white limestone from Portugal, following an application from a UK producer....

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SFO Director announces retirement

Thursday, 15 January 2026 - 14:02 Serious Fraud Office News Story

Nick Ephgrave, the Director of the Serious Fraud Office, will retire in the Spring....

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CMA requires Aramark to sell Entier after finding competition concerns

Thursday, 15 January 2026 - 12:01 Competition and Markets Authority Press Release

Aramark’s purchase of Entier found to harm competition in the UK for offshore catering services....

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Trustee appointed to the Natural History Museum Board

Thursday, 15 January 2026 - 12:00 Department for Culture, Media and Sport News Story

The Prime Minister has appointed Sally MacGregor to the board of the Natural History Museum for a term of 4 years from 14 January 2026 to 13 January 2030....

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Greater and faster?compensation?for Windrush victims

Thursday, 15 January 2026 - 11:21 Home Office News Story

Thousands of people affected by the Home Office Windrush scandal will see greater compensation and claims processed quicker, under reforms taking effect today.?...

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Manchester man sentenced for assaulting Fisheries Officer

Thursday, 15 January 2026 - 10:57 Environment Agency Press Release

Thomas Hodkinson struck an officer with a broken fishing rod. Prosecution is a warning that threatening and abusive behaviour will not be tolerated....

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Lowering chemical hazards across Sellafield

Thursday, 15 January 2026 - 10:20 Sellafield Ltd News Story

We’ve taken a major step to reduce hazardous chemicals across Sellafield and lower our overall site risk. ...

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New Aviation Ambassadors announced to inspire future pilots, engineers and air traffic controllers

Thursday, 15 January 2026 - 10:17 Department for Transport Press Release

Our 10 new Aviation Ambassadors will help encourage more young people to see the UK aviation sector as a place where they can build rewarding, long-term futures....

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CMA launches review of its approach to merger efficiencies

Thursday, 15 January 2026 - 10:00 Competition and Markets Authority Press Release

Call for evidence launched as CMA merger efficiencies review gets underway....

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Honeybourne III report and safety flyer published

Thursday, 15 January 2026 - 10:00 Marine Accident Investigation Branch News Story

Fatal injury to a deckhand following a chain failure on the scallop dredger Honeybourne III (PD905) 16 nautical miles south of Newhaven, England....

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From Crawley to Côte d'Ivoire: West Sussex firm wins multi million pound contract with government backed finance

Thursday, 15 January 2026 - 09:31 UK Export Finance Press Release

Rainbo Supplies & Services continues to grow its portfolio of African clients with backing by UK Export Finance and London Forfaiting Company....

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Regulator of Social Housing 2025 Global Accounts published

Thursday, 15 January 2026 - 09:30 Regulator of Social Housing Press Release

Record spend on existing social homes forecast to rise further, even as landlords continue to invest significantly in new homes...

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GAD secures place on LGPS procurement framework

Thursday, 15 January 2026 - 09:04 Government Actuary's Department News Story

GAD is reappointed to LGPS framework for specialist consultancy services following competitive tender, offering independent actuarial expertise....

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Disability Confident scheme overhauled to boost workplace standards for disabled people

Thursday, 15 January 2026 - 00:01 Department for Work and Pensions Press Release

Sick and disabled people will have more opportunities to move into work following the overhaul of a scheme that will boost living standards and workplace inclusion....

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Crackdown on illegal underage sunbeds use to cut teen cancer risk

Saturday, 24 January 2026 | Department of Health and Social Care

PM call with President Trump of the United States: 24 January 2026

Saturday, 24 January 2026 | Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

State-of-the-art training facilities and accommodation completed at MOD Lyneham

Friday, 23 January 2026 | Defence Infrastructure Organisation

Varun Chandra appointed as PM’s Special Envoy to the United States on Trade and Investment

Friday, 23 January 2026 | Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

Secretary of State's speech to the National Society Conference

Friday, 23 January 2026 | Department for Education

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