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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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Cardiff's biggest ever jobs fair sees thousands of young people connect with local employers 

Cardiff's biggest ever jobs fair sees thousands of young people connect with local employers 

15 May 2026 - 11:44 Press Release

Department for Work and Pensions

Wider youth employment support, backed by £2.5 billion which will ensure every young person is able to earn or learn. ...

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Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister address to the FDA union

Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister address to the FDA union

15 May 2026 - 11:04 Speech

Cabinet Office

Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister address to the FDA union...

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CMA conditionally clears Getty merger with Shutterstock

CMA conditionally clears Getty merger with Shutterstock

15 May 2026 - 11:01 Press Release

Competition and Markets Authority

CMA independent inquiry group concludes deal can proceed if Shutterstock sells its editorial business...

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Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to North Macedonia: Maya Sivagnanam

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to North Macedonia: Maya Sivagnanam

15 May 2026 - 11:00 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Ms Maya Sivagnanam has been appointed His Majesty's Ambassador to the Republic of North Macedonia in succession to Mr Ma...

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Politics or Hollywood?

Politics or Hollywood?

15 May 2026 - 11:00 Speech

Competition and Markets Authority

A keynote speech by Jessica Lennard, CMA Chief Strategy & External Affairs Officer, delivered at the W@CompetitionUK and...

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PM: "We're in a fight for the soul of this country" as more extremists blocked from coming to the UK ahead of Unite the Kingdom March

15 May 2026 - 10:37 Press Release

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

Eleven foreign far-right agitators intent on coming to the UK to spew their extremist views have been blocked from enter...

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Infected Blood: A Service of Recognition, Remembrance and Reflection

Infected Blood: A Service of Recognition, Remembrance and Reflection

15 May 2026 - 10:04 News Story

Infected Blood Memorial Committee

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

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British-based firms lead the way for Apache helicopter support drones

British-based firms lead the way for Apache helicopter support drones

15 May 2026 - 09:53 Press Release

Ministry of Defence

Drones which will accompany the Army’s Apache helicopters are receiving £10 million investment today as the programme re...

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New regulations are now in force

New regulations are now in force

15 May 2026 - 09:09 News Story

Marine Accident Investigation Branch

The Merchant Shipping (Accident Reporting and Investigation) Regulations 2026....

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UK support is huge step forward for international fishing safety

UK support is huge step forward for international fishing safety

15 May 2026 - 09:00 Press Release

Maritime and Coastguard Agency

The UK Government is proud to be backing the first global agreement on fishing safety....

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Government to transform mental health care with new strategy

Government to transform mental health care with new strategy

15 May 2026 - 08:40 Press Release

Department of Health and Social Care

New mental health strategy will transform care in England and drive shift from crisis intervention to preventative care....

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Major shift in government evaluation as Magenta Book is updated

Major shift in government evaluation as Magenta Book is updated

15 May 2026 - 08:36 News Story

Evaluation Task Force

The Evaluation Task Force has released the 2026 update to the Magenta Book, the government’s central guidance on evaluat...

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Regulation is key to building more homes, says RSH chief executive

Regulation is key to building more homes, says RSH chief executive

15 May 2026 - 08:30 Press Release

Regulator of Social Housing

Jonathan Walters was speaking at the Social Housing Finance Conference yesterday....

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Families spared time and money during separation thanks to Government action

Families spared time and money during separation thanks to Government action

15 May 2026 - 08:00 Press Release

Ministry of Justice

Measures will help separating families save cash and settle childcare issues more easily....

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13 new bathing sites open across England helping communities and waterways

13 new bathing sites open across England helping communities and waterways

14 May 2026 - 21:30 Press Release

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

Designated sites include first-ever site on the River Thames in London...

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Millions to get faster, easier access to government support with new AI tool

Millions to get faster, easier access to government support with new AI tool

14 May 2026 - 21:30 Press Release

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

GOV.UK Chat is now available in the GOV.UK app – a new AI tool that lets people ask questions in plain language and get...

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Reforms to secure British borders to be agreed by Foreign Ministers in Moldova this week

Reforms to secure British borders to be agreed by Foreign Ministers in Moldova this week

14 May 2026 - 21:30 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

The Foreign Secretary visits Chisinau to agree a more modern interpretation of the European Convention for Human Rights ...

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Appointments: 14 May 2026

Appointments: 14 May 2026

14 May 2026 - 19:40 Press Release

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

The King has been pleased to approve the following appointments....

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Joint statement on the Multinational Military Mission for the Strait of Hormuz: 12 May 2026

Joint statement on the Multinational Military Mission for the Strait of Hormuz: 12 May 2026

14 May 2026 - 18:03 Press Release

Ministry of Defence

Joint statement from the United Kingdom, France, Albania, Australia, Bahrain, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Czech...

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UKHSA update on the hantavirus cruise ship outbreak

UKHSA update on the hantavirus cruise ship outbreak

14 May 2026 - 16:26 News Story

UK Health Security Agency

Latest information on cases including British nationals....

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More children eligible for eGates in boost for families this summer

More children eligible for eGates in boost for families this summer

14 May 2026 - 15:49 News Story

Home Office

Access to UK eGates expanding to children aged 8 and 9 years....

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Dogger Bank South Offshore Wind Farms development consent decision announced

Dogger Bank South Offshore Wind Farms development consent decision announced

14 May 2026 - 15:47 Press Release

Planning Inspectorate

The Dogger Bank South Offshore Wind Farms DCO application has today been granted development consent by the Department f...

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