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UK defence industry steps up support for Gulf partners facing Iranian attacks

UK defence industry steps up support for Gulf partners facing Iranian attacks

18 March 2026 - 18:00 Press Release

Ministry of Defence

The UK today stepped up its support for Gulf partners, convening a meeting of defence industry leaders to reinforce coun...

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New fees for passport applications

New fees for passport applications

18 March 2026 - 17:42 News Story

HM Passport Office

Changes to passport application fees will take effect on 8 April 2026. ...

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New amendments will create safer streets, champion culture, and strengthen local accountability under the English Devolution Bill

New amendments will create safer streets, champion culture, and strengthen local accountability under the English Devolution Bill

18 March 2026 - 17:35 Press Release

Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Communities and local leaders will benefit from new powers introduced in the English Devolution and Community Empowermen...

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PM meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte: 18 March 2026

PM meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte: 18 March 2026

18 March 2026 - 16:45 News Story

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

The Prime Minister hosted the NATO Secretary General, Mark Rutte, yesterday afternoon....

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PM meeting with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine: 18 March 2026

PM meeting with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine: 18 March 2026

18 March 2026 - 16:39 Press Release

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

The Prime Minister hosted the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, at Downing Street yesterday afternoon....

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Fly-tippers and vandals to be forced into “clean up squads” and slapped with cleaning bill

Fly-tippers and vandals to be forced into “clean up squads” and slapped with cleaning bill

18 March 2026 - 16:28 Press Release

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

New Action Plan to be published to tackle waste crime and restore pride in our towns and cities....

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We must do all we can to maintain momentum towards a more stable and secure future for the Syrian people: UK statement at the UN Security Council

We must do all we can to maintain momentum towards a more stable and secure future for the Syrian people: UK statement at the UN Security Council

18 March 2026 - 16:27 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting ...

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Foot and mouth disease: latest situation

Foot and mouth disease: latest situation

18 March 2026 - 15:16 News Story

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

Current cases of foot and mouth disease, trade restrictions and risk level....

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New plans to reshape how we protect and manage our land

New plans to reshape how we protect and manage our land

18 March 2026 - 15:04 Press Release

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

England’s first Land Use Framework sets out a plan for managing the country’s finite land to ensure the nation’s long-te...

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Two weeks to go: Hunterston B achieves licence milestone

Two weeks to go: Hunterston B achieves licence milestone

18 March 2026 - 14:52 News Story

Nuclear Decommissioning Authority

Office for Nuclear Regulation grant a site licence to Nuclear Restoration Services (NRS) - major milestone that will ena...

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Internal Audit Competency Framework

Internal Audit Competency Framework

18 March 2026 - 14:01 News Story

Internal Audit Profession

We are pleased to share the Internal Audit Competency Framework for use within your own organisations....

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Joint MMO–UKMPG initiative to set new standard for marine licensing

Joint MMO–UKMPG initiative to set new standard for marine licensing

18 March 2026 - 13:46 News Story

Marine Management Organisation

A major collaborative effort to test, modernise and improve the marine licensing system is gathering momentum....

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Working families saving thousands on childcare costs

Working families saving thousands on childcare costs

18 March 2026 - 12:51 Press Release

Department for Education

Research shows that government-funded childcare has cut childcare costs for families in half....

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Stronger visiting rights for people in health and care settings

Stronger visiting rights for people in health and care settings

18 March 2026 - 12:05 Press Release

Department of Health and Social Care

The government will better protect and strengthen the visiting rights for people in health and care settings, following ...

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UK commits £15 million for vulnerable people affected by Middle East conflict

UK commits £15 million for vulnerable people affected by Middle East conflict

18 March 2026 - 12:00 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Hundreds of thousands of people fleeing conflict in the Middle East will receive life?saving assistance in response to w...

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Update following Round 4 of negotiations on an enhanced Free Trade Agreement with Turkey

Update following Round 4 of negotiations on an enhanced Free Trade Agreement with Turkey

18 March 2026 - 11:59 News Story

Department for Business and Trade

An update following the fourth round of UK-Turkey FTA negotiations....

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Major employment drive to help unlock 200,000 new jobs and apprenticeships for next generation

Major employment drive to help unlock 200,000 new jobs and apprenticeships for next generation

18 March 2026 - 11:22 Press Release

Department for Work and Pensions

A major youth employment drive backed by £1 billion will help create 200,000 jobs for young people, alongside the bigges...

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Lower bills for farmers, schools and factories

Lower bills for farmers, schools and factories

18 March 2026 - 11:02 Press Release

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Farmers, schools and manufacturers could soon cut their energy bills by installing small onshore wind turbines without n...

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Millions set to benefit as government widens access to affordable finance

Millions set to benefit as government widens access to affordable finance

18 March 2026 - 10:51 News Story

HM Treasury

New reforms will let credit unions reach millions more people, expanding access to low-cost borrowing and secure savings...

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Charity regulator appoints Interim Manager to William Blake House Northants

Charity regulator appoints Interim Manager to William Blake House Northants

18 March 2026 - 10:01 Press Release

The Charity Commission

The Charity Commission, the regulator of charities in England and Wales, has appointed an Interim Manager to William Bla...

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Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Denmark: Victoria Billing

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Denmark: Victoria Billing

18 March 2026 - 10:00 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Victoria Billing OBE has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Denmark in succession to Joëlle Jenny...

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Chancellor lands major investment with Spain as she prioritises closer ties with Europe

Chancellor lands major investment with Spain as she prioritises closer ties with Europe

18 March 2026 - 09:54 Press Release

HM Treasury

Rachel Reeves visits Madrid to meet 120 of Spain’s top businesses and investors and Minister of Economy, Trade and Busin...

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UK Space Agency signs landmark agreement with Ukraine to strengthen civil space cooperation

UK Space Agency signs landmark agreement with Ukraine to strengthen civil space cooperation

18 March 2026 - 09:52 News Story

UK Space Agency

A landmark agreement between the UK Space Agency and State Space Agency of Ukraine (SSAU) will open a new chapter in civ...

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Graves of two Midlands World War 1 soldiers identified in France

Graves of two Midlands World War 1 soldiers identified in France

18 March 2026 - 09:50 News Story

Ministry of Defence

The graves of two British soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice during the First World War were formally rededicated ...

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Update on Companies House WebFiling security issue

Update on Companies House WebFiling security issue

18 March 2026 - 09:31 News Story

Companies House

Statement from Andy King, Chief Executive of Companies House, on the WebFiling security issue....

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Cases of invasive meningococcal disease notified in Kent

Cases of invasive meningococcal disease notified in Kent

18 March 2026 - 07:30 News Story

UK Health Security Agency

Latest updates from the ongoing outbreak....

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UK City of Culture 2029 longlist revealed

UK City of Culture 2029 longlist revealed

18 March 2026 - 00:01 Press Release

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

Nine places have been longlisted to be the next UK City of Culture in 2029...

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New law comes into force to protect farm animals from dog attacks

New law comes into force to protect farm animals from dog attacks

18 March 2026 - 00:01 Press Release

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

New law now in effect strengthening protections for sheep, cows and other farm animals saving famers thousands of pounds...

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The UK and partners call on countries to resist rollback and stand up for progress in advancing the human rights of all women and girls: UK-led Joint Statement at the UN Commission on the Status of Women General Discussion
Foot and Mouth disease detected in Greece

Foot and Mouth disease detected in Greece

17 March 2026 - 18:48 Press Release

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

A case of Foot and Mouth disease has been detected in Greece....

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