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Government safeguards critical UK CO2 supplies with restart of plant

Government safeguards critical UK CO2 supplies with restart of plant

Thursday, 26 March 2026

The Government has shored up the UK’s critical supplies of CO2 vital for Britain’s nuclear, packaged meats, fresh food and healthcare by temporarily r...

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Sole ambition: How Vivobarefoot boosted global sales through government backed finance

Sole ambition: How Vivobarefoot boosted global sales through government backed finance

Thursday, 26 March 2026

UK Export Finance supports footwear pioneer to grow exports across five continents....

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British shipbuilding, steel, AI and energy infrastructure to be prioritised for government contracts for national security

British shipbuilding, steel, AI and energy infrastructure to be prioritised for government contracts for national security

Thursday, 26 March 2026

Shipbuilding, steel, AI and energy infrastructure will be recognised as critical for national security, with new guidance prioritising contracts for B...

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David Reed appointed HMTC for Eastern Europe and Central Asia

David Reed appointed HMTC for Eastern Europe and Central Asia

Thursday, 26 March 2026

David Reed MBE appointed His Majesty’s Trade Commissioner for Eastern Europe and Central Asia, and His Majesty’s Consul General to Istanbul....

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Faster care for patients, less admin for NHS staff and new AI skills for key industries as Barnsley Tech Town takes next big step

Faster care for patients, less admin for NHS staff and new AI skills for key industries as Barnsley Tech Town takes next big step

Wednesday, 25 March 2026

People and businesses in Barnsley will gain AI skills and benefit from shorter hospital waiting lists through new government pilots in the UK’s first ...

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Minister’s Boston visit puts NI's tech sector in the spotlight

Minister’s Boston visit puts NI's tech sector in the spotlight

Wednesday, 25 March 2026

Minister Matthew Patrick visited Boston over St Patrick’s Day to champion NI's tech and innovation sector to US businesses, investors, and academic le...

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Appointments to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board

Appointments to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board

Wednesday, 25 March 2026

Two new board members have been appointed to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board...

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Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry, Luke Pollard MP, Keynote Speech at DPRTE 2026

Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry, Luke Pollard MP, Keynote Speech at DPRTE 2026

Wednesday, 25 March 2026

The Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry, Luke Pollard MP, opened the two-day DPRTE 2026 conference with a keynote speech addressing topics suc...

Boost to British jobs and skills with new deals to support thousands of defence boats

Boost to British jobs and skills with new deals to support thousands of defence boats

Wednesday, 25 March 2026

The Ministry of Defence has signed contracts with five suppliers to provide support services for the fleet of 3,000 smaller vessels used by Royal Navy...

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Reforms to make it easier for overseas companies to move to the UK

Reforms to make it easier for overseas companies to move to the UK

Wednesday, 25 March 2026

Consultation launched on corporate re-domicilation...

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Cap on donations from overseas electors and ban on crypto donations to protect democracy

Cap on donations from overseas electors and ban on crypto donations to protect democracy

Wednesday, 25 March 2026

Landmark changes to protect UK democracy from scourge of foreign actors and financial influence are set to come into force....

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Council first to get top consumer upgrade

Council first to get top consumer upgrade

Wednesday, 25 March 2026

The Regulator of Social Housing has published 21 regulatory judgements including a C1 consumer upgrade for Guildford Borough Council...

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£1 billion to cut costs for businesses, drive growth and clean up UK roads

£1 billion to cut costs for businesses, drive growth and clean up UK roads

Wednesday, 25 March 2026

The Zero Emissions Truck and Van grants and the Depot Charging Scheme aim to help businesses make the switch to electric vans and trucks....

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Greater Manchester agencies unite to tackle waste crime

Greater Manchester agencies unite to tackle waste crime

Tuesday, 24 March 2026

Agencies from across Greater Manchester joined forces for the region's first waste crime summit, strengthening the collective fight against illegal ac...

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Update following negotiations on an enhanced FTA with Switzerland

Update following negotiations on an enhanced FTA with Switzerland

Tuesday, 24 March 2026

Update following round 10 of negotiations on an enhanced Free Trade Agreement with Switzerland...

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Ministry of Defence small and medium sized enterprise engagement

Ministry of Defence small and medium sized enterprise engagement

Tuesday, 24 March 2026

How the Ministry of Defence (MOD) is supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in advance of the SME Action Plan....

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Billions to go directly to small businesses across the country as government sets new targets for spending

Billions to go directly to small businesses across the country as government sets new targets for spending

Tuesday, 24 March 2026

Government departments have, for the first time, set individual spending targets for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to deliver over £7.4 bi...

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Trade Envoy appointed to Japan

Trade Envoy appointed to Japan

Tuesday, 24 March 2026

The Business and Trade Secretary has appointed David Taylor MP as Trade Envoy to Japan....

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Fair Work Agency Advisory Board appointed ahead of April launch

Fair Work Agency Advisory Board appointed ahead of April launch

Tuesday, 24 March 2026

New board features members from a range of backgrounds and will advise ministers on the strategy and direction of the Fair Work Agency....

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Time to Pay Up: Government unveils toughest crackdown on late payments in over 25 years

Time to Pay Up: Government unveils toughest crackdown on late payments in over 25 years

Tuesday, 24 March 2026

Small businesses to be backed by new, stronger measures to tackle late payments....

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Government to make 'plug in solar' available within months

Government to make 'plug in solar' available within months

Tuesday, 24 March 2026

'Plug-in' solar panels to be in shops within months, offering households chance to significantly cut energy bills....

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Certification Officer: Announcements

Certification Officer: Announcements

Monday, 23 March 2026

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

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Drivers’ Hours: A Traffic Commissioner’s Perspective on Safety, Compliance, and Responsibility

Drivers’ Hours: A Traffic Commissioner’s Perspective on Safety, Compliance, and Responsibility

Monday, 23 March 2026

In commercial road transport, few regulations are as vital to public safety and operational integrity as the rules governing drivers’ hours. ...

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Seven new towns proposed to kickstart housebuilding push

Seven new towns proposed to kickstart housebuilding push

Sunday, 22 March 2026

Seven locations proposed as new towns with each location delivering at least 10,000 homes with several delivering up to 40,000....

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High streets revived and children given safe places to play

High streets revived and children given safe places to play

Saturday, 21 March 2026

New initiative will support local areas to reimagine and revive their struggling high streets...

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Government cracks down on waste crime to clean up streets and restore pride in communities

Government cracks down on waste crime to clean up streets and restore pride in communities

Friday, 20 March 2026

Some of the worst illegal waste sites across England to be cleared, restoring pride in our communities...

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Trade Minister Speech at Chatham House

Trade Minister Speech at Chatham House

Thursday, 19 March 2026

UK Trade Minister Chris Bryant gives a speech at the Chatham House Global Trade Conference. ...

Got a…gap in your tax knowledge? Get ‘Tax Confident’

Got a…gap in your tax knowledge? Get ‘Tax Confident’

Thursday, 19 March 2026

HMRC launches Tax Confident, a new website to help people understand tax in plain, simple terms....

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UK steel industry backed by major new trade measure and strategy

UK steel industry backed by major new trade measure and strategy

Thursday, 19 March 2026

UK steel producers and thousands of steel workers to benefit from a new landmark Steel Strategy and robust trade measure....

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New redress scheme announced for Horizon scandal family members

New redress scheme announced for Horizon scandal family members

Thursday, 19 March 2026

New redress scheme announced for relatives of postmasters affected by the Post Office Horizon scandal...

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