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UKHSA update on the hantavirus cruise ship outbreak

UKHSA update on the hantavirus cruise ship outbreak

12 May 2026 - 17:08 News Story

UK Health Security Agency

Latest information on cases including British nationals....

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UK to contribute drones, jets and warship to Multinational Mission to secure the Strait of Hormuz

UK to contribute drones, jets and warship to Multinational Mission to secure the Strait of Hormuz

12 May 2026 - 17:06 Press Release

Ministry of Defence

Defence Secretary announced UK contribution to Strait of Hormuz mission at virtual summit of Defence Ministers today....

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Government’s Sovereign AI invests in British-founded AI company redefining how medicines are designed

Government’s Sovereign AI invests in British-founded AI company redefining how medicines are designed

12 May 2026 - 16:00 Press Release

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

Isomorphic Labs – a company using frontier AI for drug design and development – is the latest to receive investment from...

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North East AI drive to boost local skills and business growth opportunities

North East AI drive to boost local skills and business growth opportunities

12 May 2026 - 15:46 Press Release

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

Primary school children and teachers set to gain AI and digital skills as North East AI Growth Zone Taskforce meets to d...

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52nd Universal Periodic Review of human rights: UK Statement on Singapore

52nd Universal Periodic Review of human rights: UK Statement on Singapore

12 May 2026 - 15:22 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Statement by the UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO and UN, Kumar Iyer, at Singapore's Universal Periodic Review a...

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Bosnia and Herzegovina’s future cannot be held hostage by divisive politics: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Bosnia and Herzegovina’s future cannot be held hostage by divisive politics: UK statement at the UN Security Council

12 May 2026 - 15:02 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

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

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Political Peerages May 2026

Political Peerages May 2026

12 May 2026 - 15:00 Press Release

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

The King has been graciously pleased to signify His intention of conferring Peerages of the United Kingdom for Life upon...

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National Housing Bank Makes Significant Cornerstone Equity Investment in Starlight UK’s Build-to-Rent Fund II

National Housing Bank Makes Significant Cornerstone Equity Investment in Starlight UK’s Build-to-Rent Fund II

12 May 2026 - 14:54 Press Release

National Housing Bank

Starlight Investments and the National Housing Bank unite to accelerate rental housing: the bank’s phased investment of ...

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CNC launch Live Well programme

CNC launch Live Well programme

12 May 2026 - 14:17 News Story

Civil Nuclear Constabulary

The CNC’s Occupational Health, Safety and Wellbeing (OHSW) team have launched a six-month lifestyle support programme to...

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New fertiliser regulations to back British farmers and cut pollution

New fertiliser regulations to back British farmers and cut pollution

12 May 2026 - 14:11 Press Release

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

New plans aim to support British farmers by improving supply resilience to global market shocks and supporting innovatio...

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Unknown Lanarkshire soldier of World War Two named following new research

Unknown Lanarkshire soldier of World War Two named following new research

12 May 2026 - 13:39 News Story

Ministry of Defence

A Scottish soldier killed in Sicily during World War 2 has finally been identified and given a named grave, 83 years aft...

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Essex and London Properties Limited in Liquidation: information for creditors and investors.

Essex and London Properties Limited in Liquidation: information for creditors and investors.

12 May 2026 - 13:22 News Story

The Insolvency Service

On 27 September 2018, a winding-up order was made against Essex and London Properties Limited (Company number 05426323) ...

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UK statement to the Swiss OSCE Chairpersonship Conference “Anticipating Technologies – for a safe and humane future”.

UK statement to the Swiss OSCE Chairpersonship Conference “Anticipating Technologies – for a safe and humane future”.

12 May 2026 - 12:11 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Sarah Spencer, UK Tech Envoy, underlined the opportunities and risks of frontier technologies, stressing responsible gov...

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Certification Officer: Announcements

Certification Officer: Announcements

12 May 2026 - 11:24 News Story

Certification Officer

General announcements and latest decisions of the Certification Officer...

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Government and Wayve sign partnership to accelerate Britain’s self driving future

Government and Wayve sign partnership to accelerate Britain’s self driving future

12 May 2026 - 11:14 Press Release

Department for Business and Trade

Partnership will put the UK at the forefront of next generation self-driving technology ...

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New targets installed at Holbeach to enhance Defence training

New targets installed at Holbeach to enhance Defence training

12 May 2026 - 11:09 News Story

Defence Infrastructure Organisation

Two new repurposed marine vessel targets have been successfully delivered and installed at Holbeach Air Weapons Range (...

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How we protected the UK and space in April 2026

How we protected the UK and space in April 2026

12 May 2026 - 09:30 News Story

National Space Operations Centre

This report was issued in May 2026 and covers the time period 1 April 2026 to 30 April 2026 inclusive....

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Intellectual Property Office publishes Corporate Plan 2026 to 2027

Intellectual Property Office publishes Corporate Plan 2026 to 2027

12 May 2026 - 09:11 News Story

Intellectual Property Office

The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has published its Corporate Plan for 2026 to 2027, setting out its priorities an...

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298,905 Self Assessment filers quick off the mark

298,905 Self Assessment filers quick off the mark

12 May 2026 - 09:10 Press Release

HM Revenue & Customs

Hundreds of thousands of filers submitted their Self Assessment tax return for the 2025 to 2026 tax year between 6 and 1...

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Combined Space Operations Initiative Principals' Board Meets to Advance Combined Operations Efforts

Combined Space Operations Initiative Principals' Board Meets to Advance Combined Operations Efforts

12 May 2026 - 09:00 News Story

Ministry of Defence

The Combined Space Operations Initiative Principals' Board convened on 17 April 2026, in Colorado Springs, Colorado. ...

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Companies House is reviewing the retention period for dissolved company records

Companies House is reviewing the retention period for dissolved company records

12 May 2026 - 09:00 News Story

Companies House

Companies House is reviewing the retention period for dissolved company records, following concerns that records should ...

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We’re hiring – looking for scientific experts for high-profile roles

We’re hiring – looking for scientific experts for high-profile roles

12 May 2026 - 08:56 News Story

Government Office for Science

Opportunities for scientific experts to join the government and put science advice at the heart of decision making....

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Innovative walking, wheeling and cycling projects win share of £1 million

Innovative walking, wheeling and cycling projects win share of £1 million

12 May 2026 - 08:43 Press Release

Department for Transport

The 12 winning projects will provide more people with healthier and sustainable active travel options across England. ...

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Thousands of ME/CFS patients to benefit from first genomics study

Thousands of ME/CFS patients to benefit from first genomics study

12 May 2026 - 08:31 Press Release

Department of Health and Social Care

People with chronic fatigue syndrome, also known as ME, to benefit from world-first genomics study....

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Lead Non-Executive Director and Non-Executive Director appointed to the MOJ Departmental Board

Lead Non-Executive Director and Non-Executive Director appointed to the MOJ Departmental Board

12 May 2026 - 08:00 News Story

Ministry of Justice

The Deputy Prime Minister, Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice has approved the appointments of Rob White...

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New £3 million Centre to help grow healthy gardens

New £3 million Centre to help grow healthy gardens

12 May 2026 - 00:00 Press Release

Animal and Plant Health Agency

A new National Centre for Environmental Horticulture and Plant Health will help to protect the UK’s 23 million gardens...

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Government steps up action to strengthen cyber defences as UK cyber industry continues to grow

Government steps up action to strengthen cyber defences as UK cyber industry continues to grow

11 May 2026 - 23:01 Press Release

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

UK businesses are being urged to strengthen their cyber defences against fast-evolving AI-enabled threats. ...

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End of the road for unofficial driving test booking services

End of the road for unofficial driving test booking services

11 May 2026 - 23:00 News Story

Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

From today (12 May 2026), only learner drivers can book and manage their own driving test - part of a crackdown on explo...

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PM vows to tear up “status quo” that failed young people on apprenticeships and skills

PM vows to tear up “status quo” that failed young people on apprenticeships and skills

11 May 2026 - 21:30 Press Release

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

The Prime Minister will meet with apprentices to underline the Government’s drive to overhaul the apprenticeship system,...

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UK sanctions Iranian targets in response to national security threats

UK sanctions Iranian targets in response to national security threats

11 May 2026 - 16:07 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Foreign Secretary announces sanctions against organisations and individuals enabling hostile Iranian activity...

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