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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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Political Peerages May 2026

Tuesday, 12 May 2026 - 15:00 Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street Press Release

The King has been graciously pleased to signify His intention of conferring Peerages of the United Kingdom for Life upon the undermentioned:...

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National Housing Bank Makes Significant Cornerstone Equity Investment in Starlight UK’s Build to Rent Fund II

Tuesday, 12 May 2026 - 14:54 National Housing Bank Press Release

Starlight Investments and the National Housing Bank unite to accelerate rental housing: the bank’s phased investment of £100 million advances 6,000?home pipeline through Starlight’s platform....

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CNC launch Live Well programme

Tuesday, 12 May 2026 - 14:17 Civil Nuclear Constabulary News Story

The CNC’s Occupational Health, Safety and Wellbeing (OHSW) team have launched a six-month lifestyle support programme to help staff to improve their health. ...

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New fertiliser regulations to back British farmers and cut pollution

Tuesday, 12 May 2026 - 14:11 Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs Press Release

New plans aim to support British farmers by improving supply resilience to global market shocks and supporting innovation in the fertiliser sector....

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Unknown Lanarkshire soldier of World War Two named following new research

Tuesday, 12 May 2026 - 13:39 Ministry of Defence News Story

A Scottish soldier killed in Sicily during World War 2 has finally been identified and given a named grave, 83 years after he died in battle. The previously unknown soldier’s grave has been identifie...

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Essex and London Properties Limited in Liquidation: information for creditors and investors.

Tuesday, 12 May 2026 - 13:22 The Insolvency Service News Story

On 27 September 2018, a winding-up order was made against Essex and London Properties Limited (Company number 05426323) and the court appointed the Official Receiver as Liquidator....

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UK statement to the Swiss OSCE Chairpersonship Conference “Anticipating Technologies – for a safe and humane future”.

Tuesday, 12 May 2026 - 12:11 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Speech

Sarah Spencer, UK Tech Envoy, underlined the opportunities and risks of frontier technologies, stressing responsible governance, partnerships and dialogue through the OSCE. She reaffirmed the UK’s sup...

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Certification Officer: Announcements

Tuesday, 12 May 2026 - 11:24 Certification Officer News Story

General announcements and latest decisions of the Certification Officer...

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Government and Wayve sign partnership to accelerate Britain’s self driving future

Tuesday, 12 May 2026 - 11:14 Department for Business and Trade Press Release

Partnership will put the UK at the forefront of next generation self-driving technology ...

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New targets installed at Holbeach to enhance Defence training

Tuesday, 12 May 2026 - 11:09 Defence Infrastructure Organisation News Story

Two new repurposed marine vessel targets have been successfully delivered and installed at Holbeach Air Weapons Range (AWR). ...

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How we protected the UK and space in April 2026

Tuesday, 12 May 2026 - 09:30 National Space Operations Centre News Story

This report was issued in May 2026 and covers the time period 1 April 2026 to 30 April 2026 inclusive....

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Intellectual Property Office publishes Corporate Plan 2026 to 2027

Tuesday, 12 May 2026 - 09:11 Intellectual Property Office News Story

The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has published its Corporate Plan for 2026 to 2027, setting out its priorities and commitments for the year ahead. ...

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298,905 Self Assessment filers quick off the mark

Tuesday, 12 May 2026 - 09:10 HM Revenue & Customs Press Release

Hundreds of thousands of filers submitted their Self Assessment tax return for the 2025 to 2026 tax year between 6 and 12 April....

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Combined Space Operations Initiative Principals' Board Meets to Advance Combined Operations Efforts

Tuesday, 12 May 2026 - 09:00 Ministry of Defence News Story

The Combined Space Operations Initiative Principals' Board convened on 17 April 2026, in Colorado Springs, Colorado. ...

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

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

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Political Peerages May 2026

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