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Bluetongue: latest situation

Bluetongue: latest situation

18 May 2026 - 13:59 News Story

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

Overview of current bluetongue cases, risk level, vaccinations and restrictions....

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Homes England backs Homes for Nature initiative to help drive sector-wide impact for environmental sustainability

Homes England backs Homes for Nature initiative to help drive sector-wide impact for environmental sustainability

18 May 2026 - 12:53 Press Release

Homes England

The government’s housing and regeneration agency champions need for thriving places and new homes that support the natur...

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UKHSA update on the hantavirus cruise ship outbreak

UKHSA update on the hantavirus cruise ship outbreak

18 May 2026 - 12:36 News Story

UK Health Security Agency

Latest information on cases including British nationals....

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Maritime and Coastguard Agency launches Yacht Unlimited Certificate of Competency

Maritime and Coastguard Agency launches Yacht Unlimited Certificate of Competency

18 May 2026 - 11:46 Press Release

Maritime and Coastguard Agency

New certification opens safe and professional pathway for careers in large yacht sector....

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Banking reforms to boost investment by billions for British businesses

Banking reforms to boost investment by billions for British businesses

18 May 2026 - 11:14 Press Release

HM Treasury

British businesses stand to benefit from billions in fresh financing being unlocked through reforms to the bank ring-fen...

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Consumer Credit Act reformed to protect consumers and support modern finance

Consumer Credit Act reformed to protect consumers and support modern finance

18 May 2026 - 10:42 News Story

HM Treasury

The government will modernise the Consumer Credit Act for the first time in over 50 years, giving consumers clearer info...

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Education Secretary speech at Education World Forum

Education Secretary speech at Education World Forum

18 May 2026 - 10:27 Speech

Department for Education

In her speech, Bridget Phillipson called on global leaders to join an International Alliance to deliver opportunity for ...

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New international alliance to support children with SEND

New international alliance to support children with SEND

18 May 2026 - 10:27 Press Release

Department for Education

Education Secretary calls on global leaders to join International Alliance to deliver opportunity for all children with ...

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Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Mongolia: Edwin Samuel

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Mongolia: Edwin Samuel

18 May 2026 - 10:09 News Story

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Mr Edwin Samuel has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to Mongolia....

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Three Hundreds of Chiltern

Three Hundreds of Chiltern

18 May 2026 - 10:06 News Story

HM Treasury

The Chancellor of the Exchequer has this day appointed Joshua Cameron Simons to be Steward and Bailiff of the Three Hund...

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New parents urged to claim Child Benefit for their baby now

New parents urged to claim Child Benefit for their baby now

18 May 2026 - 09:47 Press Release

HM Revenue & Customs

Parents urged to claim Child Benefit for their new baby to avoid missing out...

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Professor Joann Rhodes: The Rules Need to Bend – Why Flexible Policies and Real Partnership are the Keys to unlocking Life Sciences Potential

Professor Joann Rhodes: The Rules Need to Bend – Why Flexible Policies and Real Partnership are the Keys to unlocking Life Sciences Potential

18 May 2026 - 09:27 News Story

Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency

Innovation doesn’t wait for the rules to catch up. The question is whether we can build a system agile and flexible enou...

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Youth Justice overhaul to keep streets safer

Youth Justice overhaul to keep streets safer

18 May 2026 - 09:19 Press Release

Ministry of Justice

Children and young people will get earlier support to steer them away from crime under a major overhaul of the youth jus...

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Have your say on proposed change to permit at Hinkley Point C

Have your say on proposed change to permit at Hinkley Point C

18 May 2026 - 08:35 News Story

Environment Agency

The new combustion permit regulates the diesel backup generators, and improves the site’s resilience in the case of a po...

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Seven-year ban for cleaning director who used Atherton scheme and transferred almost £200,000 to new company

Seven-year ban for cleaning director who used Atherton scheme and transferred almost £200,000 to new company

18 May 2026 - 08:27 Press Release

The Insolvency Service

He accessed the company’s account when he was no longer director...

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UK Armed Forces salute 250 years of American independence with US celebrations

UK Armed Forces salute 250 years of American independence with US celebrations

18 May 2026 - 08:12 News Story

Ministry of Defence

Red Arrows set to tour the United States this summer to support 250th anniversary celebrations ...

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VMD launches new online contact form today

VMD launches new online contact form today

18 May 2026 - 08:00 News Story

Veterinary Medicines Directorate

The form will become the main route for contacting the VMD....

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New reforms to stop waste criminals from exploiting loopholes

New reforms to stop waste criminals from exploiting loopholes

17 May 2026 - 23:01 Press Release

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

Stricter background checks to be introduced for waste carriers ...

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UK deploys new low-cost anti-drone system in the Middle East

UK deploys new low-cost anti-drone system in the Middle East

16 May 2026 - 23:01 Press Release

Ministry of Defence

British citizens and regional partners will be better protected against drone attacks as the Royal Air Force deploys a n...

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First Olympics in the North of England in government’s sights alongside stadium regeneration push

First Olympics in the North of England in government’s sights alongside stadium regeneration push

16 May 2026 - 23:01 Press Release

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

Initial strategic assessment commissioned into potential bid for Olympic and Paralympic Games in the North of England in...

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The crisis in the Strait of Hormuz has triggered challenges across the world: UK statement at the UN Economic and Social Council

The crisis in the Strait of Hormuz has triggered challenges across the world: UK statement at the UN Economic and Social Council

15 May 2026 - 20:32 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Statement by Helen King, UK Ambassador to ECOSOC, at the UN Economic and Social Council meeting on Safeguarding energy a...

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MHRA approves beremagene geperpavec (Vyjuvek) for the treatment of dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa

MHRA approves beremagene geperpavec (Vyjuvek) for the treatment of dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa

15 May 2026 - 18:09 Press Release

Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency

As with any medicine, the MHRA will keep the safety and effectiveness of Vyjuvek under close review. ...

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Environment Agency issues Angus Fire permit variation  

Environment Agency issues Angus Fire permit variation  

15 May 2026 - 15:37 Press Release

Environment Agency

The Environment Agency has issued an environmental permit variation to Angus Fire Limited in High Bentham, North Yorkshi...

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Adults locked out of learning to access education with new reform

Adults locked out of learning to access education with new reform

15 May 2026 - 15:08 Press Release

Department for Education

Government announces first 130 universities and colleges approved to offer new bite-sized courses, with applications ope...

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The UK will continue to work with partners to deliver a more peaceful and prosperous future for the Syrian people: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK will continue to work with partners to deliver a more peaceful and prosperous future for the Syrian people: UK statement at the UN Security Council

15 May 2026 - 14:55 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

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

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Farmer fined after pollution kills a thousand fish

Farmer fined after pollution kills a thousand fish

15 May 2026 - 14:47 News Story

Environment Agency

Protected salmon and trout died in the pollution incident, and the watercourse was still impacted two years later....

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Windrush celebrations backed with £500,000 for communities

Windrush celebrations backed with £500,000 for communities

15 May 2026 - 14:02 Press Release

Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Activities will place communities at the heart of Windrush Day 2026 as nation continues to celebrate and commemorate the...

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Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Colombia: Louise de Sousa

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Colombia: Louise de Sousa

15 May 2026 - 14:00 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Mrs Louise de Sousa has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Colombia, in succession to Mr George ...

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Appointment of Mo Baines as Lead Non-Executive Director

Appointment of Mo Baines as Lead Non-Executive Director

15 May 2026 - 13:42 News Story

Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Mo Baines has been appointed as Lead Non-Executive Director for the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Governmen...

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Better patient care as NHS set to introduce single patient record

Better patient care as NHS set to introduce single patient record

15 May 2026 - 11:54 Press Release

Department of Health and Social Care

Safer and faster care for patients as NHS set to introduce single patient record and cut bureaucracy....

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