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Russia’s treatment of POWs and lack of accountability highlight systemic non-compliance of the OSCE Code of Conduct: UK Statement to the OSCE

Russia’s treatment of POWs and lack of accountability highlight systemic non-compliance of the OSCE Code of Conduct: UK Statement to the OSCE

21 May 2026 - 14:04 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

UK Senior Military Advisor, Colonel Joby Rimmer, warns that evidence from international bodies indicates the consistent ...

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Dame Helen Ghosh appointed as Chair of the Office for Environmental Protection

Dame Helen Ghosh appointed as Chair of the Office for Environmental Protection

21 May 2026 - 14:04 News Story

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

The formal appointment of Dame Helen comes as Julie Hill steps down as interim Chair...

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UK condemns Russia’s destabilising nuclear rhetoric and RS-28 Sarmat missile signalling: UK Statement to the OSCE

UK condemns Russia’s destabilising nuclear rhetoric and RS-28 Sarmat missile signalling: UK Statement to the OSCE

21 May 2026 - 14:01 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

UK Senior Military Advisor, Colonel Joby Rimmer condemns Russia’s sustained use of nuclear rhetoric and recent Sarmat mi...

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Political prisoners in Belarus: Joint Statement to the OSCE Permanent Council, May 2026

Political prisoners in Belarus: Joint Statement to the OSCE Permanent Council, May 2026

21 May 2026 - 13:52 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

The UK and 37 other countries mark the International Day of Solidarity with Political Prisoners in Belarus, calling for ...

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Neighbourhood Guarantee Speech

Neighbourhood Guarantee Speech

21 May 2026 - 13:35 Speech

Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Communities Secretary Steve Reed speech about a new Neighbourhood Guarantee. ...

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Valuation Directions for public service pensions

Valuation Directions for public service pensions

21 May 2026 - 13:23 News Story

Government Actuary's Department

The Government Actuary has completed a consultation on the Directions for the 2024 public service pension scheme valuati...

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Government sets out next steps for children’s social care reforms

Government sets out next steps for children’s social care reforms

21 May 2026 - 13:18 Press Release

Department for Education

New Implementation Plan sets out major reforms to child protection and social care, following ambitious Children’s Wellb...

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Serious injury to a train driver during shunting at Carstairs station

Serious injury to a train driver during shunting at Carstairs station

21 May 2026 - 12:58 News Story

Rail Accident Investigation Branch

Investigation into a serious injury to a train driver during a shunting operation at Carstairs station, South Lanarkshir...

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2027 Peer Reviewer Contract Procurement Process Launch

2027 Peer Reviewer Contract Procurement Process Launch

21 May 2026 - 12:51 News Story

Legal Aid Agency

Applicants may now tender to become Peer Reviewers from 1 March 2027....

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Chancellor puts regional growth at top of the agenda at UKREiiF

Chancellor puts regional growth at top of the agenda at UKREiiF

21 May 2026 - 12:36 News Story

HM Treasury

UKREiiF brought together investors, developers and local leaders from across the country....

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Chancellor Rachel Reeves statement to Parliament

Chancellor Rachel Reeves statement to Parliament

21 May 2026 - 12:02 Speech

HM Treasury

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has today (21 May) updated the House of Commons on the Government's economic response to the wa...

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Change of UK Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York: Sarah MacIntosh

Change of UK Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York: Sarah MacIntosh

21 May 2026 - 12:00 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Dame Sarah MacIntosh DCMG has been appointed UK Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations at New Yor...

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Government steps in to back long-term resilience of UK’s chemicals and ceramics industries

Government steps in to back long-term resilience of UK’s chemicals and ceramics industries

21 May 2026 - 11:51 Press Release

Department for Business and Trade

The Government has announced new funding packages for the ceramics and chemicals sectors, worth £120 million and £350 mi...

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Great British Summer Savings 2026: Family activities VAT relief fact sheet

Great British Summer Savings 2026: Family activities VAT relief fact sheet

21 May 2026 - 11:43 News Story

HM Treasury

From 25 June to 1 September 2026 the Government is introducing a temporary reduced rate of VAT on children's menu meals ...

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Great British Summer Savings: VAT slashed to save families money on days out

Great British Summer Savings: VAT slashed to save families money on days out

21 May 2026 - 11:33 Press Release

HM Treasury

Families will enjoy discounted attractions and meals out this summer, with the launch of the government’s Great British ...

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International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia, May 2026: Joint Statement to the OSCE

International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia, May 2026: Joint Statement to the OSCE

21 May 2026 - 11:01 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

The UK and likeminded participating States reaffirm their commitment to equality, non discrimination and the human right...

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Train overspeeding at Trowell

Train overspeeding at Trowell

21 May 2026 - 10:55 News Story

Rail Accident Investigation Branch

Investigation into a train overspeeding at Trowell, Nottinghamshire, 4 May 2026. ...

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Address by the Deputy Prime Minister for Reintegration of the Republic of Moldova: UK statement to the OSCE

Address by the Deputy Prime Minister for Reintegration of the Republic of Moldova: UK statement to the OSCE

21 May 2026 - 10:40 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

The UK thanks Deputy Prime Minister Chiveri for his remarks to the Permanent Council, welcomes the resumption of in pers...

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Statement: Summoning the Israeli Chargé d’Affaires

Statement: Summoning the Israeli Chargé d’Affaires

21 May 2026 - 10:38 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has today summoned the Israeli Chargé d’Affaires to the United Kingdom...

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Pollack overfishing punished – MMO prosecution

Pollack overfishing punished – MMO prosecution

21 May 2026 - 10:21 News Story

Marine Management Organisation

The owners and masters of two under-10 metre fishing vessels have been fined a total of £12,375 in two prosecutions for ...

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Romsey flood alleviation scheme strengthened with new defences

Romsey flood alleviation scheme strengthened with new defences

21 May 2026 - 10:19 News Story

Environment Agency

The Environment Agency has raised the height of Stockbridge Road near Timsbury and added a permanent, demountable defenc...

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CMA proposes to accept remedies in care home deal

CMA proposes to accept remedies in care home deal

21 May 2026 - 10:00 Press Release

Competition and Markets Authority

The CMA’s initial investigation into Welltower’s purchase of UK care homes found competition concerns in 30 local areas...

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Top Benefits of the UK-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) FTA

Top Benefits of the UK-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) FTA

21 May 2026 - 09:33 News Story

Department for Business and Trade

Top Benefits of the UK-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Free Trade Agreement  ...

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Russia rejects peace efforts with intensified aerial attacks: UK statement to the OSCE

Russia rejects peace efforts with intensified aerial attacks: UK statement to the OSCE

21 May 2026 - 09:33 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

The UK condemns Russia’s escalating attacks on Ukrainian civilians following Ukraine’s good faith ceasefire offer. Credi...

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New offshore wind environmental protection powering homes

New offshore wind environmental protection powering homes

21 May 2026 - 09:32 Press Release

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

New reforms taking effect today will speed up offshore wind development while expanding targeted environmental compensat...

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Expansion of restorative pilot across England and Wales

Expansion of restorative pilot across England and Wales

21 May 2026 - 09:30 Press Release

Youth Justice Board for England and Wales

A national pilot exploring how restorative approaches can be delivered effectively for children across England and Wales...

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AAIB Report: Leonardo AW139, G-CIMU

AAIB Report: Leonardo AW139, G-CIMU

21 May 2026 - 09:03 News Story

Air Accidents Investigation Branch

Leonardo AW139 (G-CIMU), Tail rotor duplex bearing failure, Norwich Airport, 13 June 2022...

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Companies House and Intellectual Property Office (IPO) join forces to warn about unsolicited payment requests

Companies House and Intellectual Property Office (IPO) join forces to warn about unsolicited payment requests

21 May 2026 - 09:00 News Story

Companies House

Companies House and IPO warn businesses about unsolicited payment requests and how to identify them....

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Wilaya report and safety flyer published

Wilaya report and safety flyer published

21 May 2026 - 09:00 News Story

Marine Accident Investigation Branch

Man overboard from a potting vessel 1 nautical mile north of Jack Sound, Pembrokeshire, Wales, with the loss of 1 life....

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Report 06/2026: Collision between a passenger train and an agricultural trailer at Nordan Farm user worked crossing

Report 06/2026: Collision between a passenger train and an agricultural trailer at Nordan Farm user worked crossing

21 May 2026 - 08:59 News Story

Rail Accident Investigation Branch

RAIB has today released its report into a collision between a passenger train and an agricultural trailer at Nordan Farm...

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