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Children and parents to pilot social media bans, time limits and curfews at home, as government tests next steps to give UK kids their childhood back

Children and parents to pilot social media bans, time limits and curfews at home, as government tests next steps to give UK kids their childhood back

25 March 2026 - 00:01 Press Release

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

Government pilots social media bans, time limits and digital curfews in 300 teenage homes to inform national consultatio...

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Change of British High Commissioner to Tonga: Keith McMahon

Change of British High Commissioner to Tonga: Keith McMahon

25 March 2026 - 00:01 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Mr Keith McMahon MBE has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Kingdom of Tonga in succession to Mr Philip Mal...

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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

25 March 2026 - 00:01 Press Release

Department for Transport

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

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Nationwide plans announced to design safer streets as 9 in 10 women report feeling unsafe walking at night

Nationwide plans announced to design safer streets as 9 in 10 women report feeling unsafe walking at night

25 March 2026 - 00:01 Press Release

Active Travel England

New government guidance will be issued to councils to help them consider how to make their streets safer for women and g...

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First government-funded veteran centres launch

First government-funded veteran centres launch

25 March 2026 - 00:01 Press Release

Ministry of Defence

14 veteran support centres across the UK to receive up to £1m each to act as a single point of contact for local veteran...

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Tens of thousands of sick and disabled people nearer to work with Government support

Tens of thousands of sick and disabled people nearer to work with Government support

25 March 2026 - 00:01 Press Release

Department for Work and Pensions

Tens of thousands of sick or disabled people are closer to work following a landmark programme introduced by this govern...

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PM call with Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, His Royal Highness Mohammed bin Salman: 24 March 2026

PM call with Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, His Royal Highness Mohammed bin Salman: 24 March 2026

24 March 2026 - 21:39 Press Release

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

The Prime Minister spoke to His Royal Highness Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, this evening....

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We must preserve the land and the people of Palestine so that a two-state solution remains viable: UK statement at the UN Security Council

We must preserve the land and the people of Palestine so that a two-state solution remains viable: UK statement at the UN Security Council

24 March 2026 - 20:54 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

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

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Support for clients of PM Law

Support for clients of PM Law

24 March 2026 - 15:35 News Story

HM Land Registry

HM Land Registry to help conveyancers and home buyers following the sudden closure of PM Law, on 2 February 2026....

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Greater Manchester agencies unite to tackle waste crime

Greater Manchester agencies unite to tackle waste crime

24 March 2026 - 15:34 Press Release

Environment Agency

Agencies from across Greater Manchester joined forces for the region's first waste crime summit, strengthening the colle...

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MHRA Chief Executive update to MHRA staff on the Pathways clinical trial

MHRA Chief Executive update to MHRA staff on the Pathways clinical trial

24 March 2026 - 15:32 News Story

Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency

As with all clinical trials, the MHRA’s top priority is the safety and wellbeing of the trial participants....

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First ever armed forces commissioner selected to champion service personnel and families

First ever armed forces commissioner selected to champion service personnel and families

24 March 2026 - 15:07 Press Release

Ministry of Defence

Former Air Commodore Polly Perkins CBE has been chosen as the preferred candidate for Armed Forces Commissioner by the D...

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New military diplomacy training to upskill specialists in negotiation and languages,?as part of new?Defence?Diplomacy Strategy

New military diplomacy training to upskill specialists in negotiation and languages,?as part of new?Defence?Diplomacy Strategy

24 March 2026 - 15:05 Press Release

Ministry of Defence

UK military personnel will be put through their paces as part of a new diplomacy training program - upskilling specialis...

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Mann recommendations agreed in consultation on GMC overhaul

Mann recommendations agreed in consultation on GMC overhaul

24 March 2026 - 15:03 Press Release

Department of Health and Social Care

The most significant overhaul of the regulation of medical professionals since 1983 will be set out in a consultation on...

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Update following negotiations on an enhanced FTA with Switzerland

Update following negotiations on an enhanced FTA with Switzerland

24 March 2026 - 14:59 Press Release

Department for Business and Trade

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

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Vacancy for a Deputy Chief Inspector of Marine Accidents

Vacancy for a Deputy Chief Inspector of Marine Accidents

24 March 2026 - 14:14 News Story

Marine Accident Investigation Branch

We are seeking a Deputy Chief Inspector of Marine Accidents to join our Southampton-based office....

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Gareth Davies Appointed as New Home Office Permanent Secretary

Gareth Davies Appointed as New Home Office Permanent Secretary

24 March 2026 - 14:00 News Story

Cabinet Office

The Cabinet Secretary, with the approval of the Prime Minister, has announced the appointment of Gareth Davies CB as the...

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New apprenticeship unit to supercharge battery manufacturing

New apprenticeship unit to supercharge battery manufacturing

24 March 2026 - 13:54 Press Release

Skills England

New battery manufacturing apprenticeship unit developed, following rapid consultation with employers and sector experts,...

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Chancellor sets out plan to crackdown on profiteering and drive Britain's energy security

Chancellor sets out plan to crackdown on profiteering and drive Britain's energy security

24 March 2026 - 13:50 News Story

HM Treasury

Households across Britain set to benefit as Chancellor acts on food prices, energy bills and profiteering – taking actio...

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Temporary suspension of Enquiry lines

Temporary suspension of Enquiry lines

24 March 2026 - 12:46 News Story

Bona Vacantia

The published switchboard number for Bona Vacantia will be temporarily closed from 12 pm on Wednesday 15th April 2026 fo...

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Attorney General's Harry Street Lecture speech

Attorney General's Harry Street Lecture speech

24 March 2026 - 12:32 Speech

Attorney General's Office

The Attorney General Richard Hermer KC delivered the annual Harry Street Lecture, highlighting the importance of upholdi...

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AI-powered smart signs have come to Worthing’s bathing waters

AI-powered smart signs have come to Worthing’s bathing waters

24 March 2026 - 11:37 Press Release

Environment Agency

Smart signs which answer questions about bathing waters are now at Goring Beach, Worthing and Worthing Beach House. ...

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Government to replace ambulances following charity arson attack

Government to replace ambulances following charity arson attack

24 March 2026 - 10:34 News Story

Department of Health and Social Care

Following an attack on Hatzola ambulances in Golders Green, the Department of Health and Social Care is taking action to...

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Bluefin tuna fisheries 2026

Bluefin tuna fisheries 2026

24 March 2026 - 10:01 News Story

Marine Management Organisation

Skippers and masters who succeed in this year’s application process for a bluefin tuna (BFT) catch and release permit fo...

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Report 03/2026: Two track workers struck by a wagon being propelled by a rail crane at Port Glasgow

Report 03/2026: Two track workers struck by a wagon being propelled by a rail crane at Port Glasgow

24 March 2026 - 10:01 Press Release

Rail Accident Investigation Branch

RAIB has today released its report into two track workers struck by a wagon being propelled by a rail crane at Port Glas...

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Ministry of Defence small and medium-sized enterprise engagement

Ministry of Defence small and medium-sized enterprise engagement

24 March 2026 - 10:00 News Story

Ministry of Defence

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

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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

24 March 2026 - 10:00 Press Release

Cabinet Office

Government departments have, for the first time, set individual spending targets for small and medium-sized enterprises ...

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Third and final shipment of vitrified waste from the UK to Germany

Third and final shipment of vitrified waste from the UK to Germany

24 March 2026 - 10:00 News Story

Sellafield Ltd

As previously announced, the UK will be returning high level waste (HLW) in the form of vitrified residues to Germany....

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Trade Envoy appointed to Japan

Trade Envoy appointed to Japan

24 March 2026 - 09:59 News Story

Department for Business and Trade

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

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Homes England secures key site in the heart of East Norwich

Homes England secures key site in the heart of East Norwich

24 March 2026 - 09:45 Press Release

Homes England

Homes England has completed the acquisition of Carrow Works, the former Colman’s Mustard and Robinsons squash factory si...

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