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Joint Statement by the Foreign Minister of Australia and the Foreign Secretary of the United Kingdom on Technology Facilitated Gender-Based Violence

Joint Statement by the Foreign Minister of Australia and the Foreign Secretary of the United Kingdom on Technology Facilitated Gender-Based Violence

11 June 2026 - 17:11 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Joint Statement by the Foreign Minister of Australia and the Foreign Secretary of the United Kingdom on Technology Facil...

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Joint Statement:  Secretary of State for Business and Trade of the United Kingdom and Minister for Trade and Investment of New Zealand

Joint Statement: Secretary of State for Business and Trade of the United Kingdom and Minister for Trade and Investment of New Zealand

11 June 2026 - 16:00 Press Release

Department for Business and Trade

Ministers from the UK and New Zealand make joint statement on the New?Zealand-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement....

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Progress made in cleaning up Companies House register as further steps taken to tackle economic crime

Progress made in cleaning up Companies House register as further steps taken to tackle economic crime

11 June 2026 - 15:57 News Story

Companies House

A new report released today reveals the strides being made to improve the accuracy of the Companies House register and d...

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New Permanent Secretary of the Department for Work and Pensions Appointed

New Permanent Secretary of the Department for Work and Pensions Appointed

11 June 2026 - 15:34 News Story

Cabinet Office

Dame Sarah Healey appointed as the new Permanent Secretary of the Department for Work and Pensions...

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£4,500 bonus to attract graduate teachers to deprived nurseries

£4,500 bonus to attract graduate teachers to deprived nurseries

11 June 2026 - 15:28 Press Release

Department for Education

New push to get qualified nursery teachers into England's most deprived communities so nurseries can offer more childcar...

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NHS reform, technology and the future of health and social care

NHS reform, technology and the future of health and social care

11 June 2026 - 15:17 Speech

Department of Health and Social Care

The Health and Social Care Secretary gave the keynote speech at the NHS ConfedExpo 2026 conference in Manchester....

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Bridgwater Tidal Barrier scheme wins national digital award

Bridgwater Tidal Barrier scheme wins national digital award

11 June 2026 - 15:06 News Story

Environment Agency

Bridgwater Tidal Barrier won the Digital Excellence award at the Flood & Coast Excellence Awards 2026, recognising desi...

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First GLP-1 tablet for weight loss approved in the UK

First GLP-1 tablet for weight loss approved in the UK

11 June 2026 - 15:03 Press Release

Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency

Having met the MHRA’s rigorous standards of safety, quality and effectiveness, the semaglutide tablet has been approved ...

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MHRA landmark report reveals public views on AI in healthcare

MHRA landmark report reveals public views on AI in healthcare

11 June 2026 - 14:47 News Story

Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency

The MHRA is publishing the results of an extensive public consultation which will inform the recommendations of the AI C...

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Support for the OSCE Programme Office in Astana’s comprehensive security work and reform agenda: UK statement to the OSCE

Support for the OSCE Programme Office in Astana’s comprehensive security work and reform agenda: UK statement to the OSCE

11 June 2026 - 13:56 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Deputy Ambassador James Ford welcomes the OSCE Programme Office in Astana’s report and commends its practical support to...

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Act now: MMO releases further guidance on I-VMS

Act now: MMO releases further guidance on I-VMS

11 June 2026 - 13:35 News Story

Marine Management Organisation

Eligible fishermen are urged to take immediate action as the Marine Management Organisation moves into the next phase of...

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Baroness Hogg has been reappointed as a non-executive member of the Office for Budget Responsibility.

Baroness Hogg has been reappointed as a non-executive member of the Office for Budget Responsibility.

11 June 2026 - 13:30 Press Release

HM Treasury

Baroness Hogg has been reappointed as a non-executive member of the Office for Budget Responsibility....

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SFO to secure a further £96,000 from “green energy” fraudster

SFO to secure a further £96,000 from “green energy” fraudster

11 June 2026 - 12:34 Press Release

Serious Fraud Office

Investigators uncover additional funds relating to £8.2m investment fraud....

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Applications now open for PIU’s 2026 Policy Fellowship

Applications now open for PIU’s 2026 Policy Fellowship

11 June 2026 - 12:23 News Story

Open Innovation Team

The Policy Insights Unit is inviting applications for its 2026 Policy Fellowship programme, an academic mentoring scheme...

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Russia’s actions in Ukraine continue to undermine the prospects for peace: UK statement to the OSCE

Russia’s actions in Ukraine continue to undermine the prospects for peace: UK statement to the OSCE

11 June 2026 - 12:17 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Ambassador Holland underlines the growing gap between Russia’s rhetoric and actions, highlighting intensified attacks an...

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£35 million government funding boost to stop drones smuggling contraband into prisons

£35 million government funding boost to stop drones smuggling contraband into prisons

11 June 2026 - 11:58 Press Release

Ministry of Justice

Up to 13,000 prison cell windows across England and Wales will be fitted with?heavy-duty?steel grilles to stop drones sm...

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Joint Statement on the launch of the International Peace Fund for Israelis and Palestinians

Joint Statement on the launch of the International Peace Fund for Israelis and Palestinians

11 June 2026 - 11:15 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Joint statement from the Foreign Ministers of the UK, Australia and Canada on the launch of the International Peace Fund...

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Passenger train collision with equipment at Queens Park

Passenger train collision with equipment at Queens Park

11 June 2026 - 10:53 News Story

Rail Accident Investigation Branch

Collision between a passenger train and two rail handling trolleys at Queens Park, London, 9 May 2026....

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Thousands moved closer to work with support from landmark employment scheme

Thousands moved closer to work with support from landmark employment scheme

11 June 2026 - 09:23 Press Release

Department for Work and Pensions

Thousands of disabled people and those with health conditions and more complex barriers have moved closer to work follow...

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Wine giant uncorks clean energy future with mine water heat deal

Wine giant uncorks clean energy future with mine water heat deal

11 June 2026 - 09:10 Press Release

Mining Remediation Authority

Lanchester Wines, the first private business to use mine water heat in Great Britain, signs new access agreement with Mi...

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Vacancy for a Principal Inspector, Marine Accidents

Vacancy for a Principal Inspector, Marine Accidents

11 June 2026 - 09:06 News Story

Marine Accident Investigation Branch

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

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UK Surgeon General joins NATO medical leaders in North Macedonia

UK Surgeon General joins NATO medical leaders in North Macedonia

11 June 2026 - 09:03 News Story

Cyber & Specialist Operations Command

Major General Phil Carter attended the NATO Chiefs of Military Medical Services plenary in Skopje to help shape the alli...

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Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan: Vicente Solera Deuchar

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan: Vicente Solera Deuchar

11 June 2026 - 09:00 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Mr Vicente Solera Deuchar has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Kyrgyz Republic in succession to Mr Nichola...

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Co-operation with the Council of Europe and Ukraine Accountability Efforts: UK statement to the OSCE

Co-operation with the Council of Europe and Ukraine Accountability Efforts: UK statement to the OSCE

11 June 2026 - 08:59 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Ambassador Holland reaffirmed the UK’s strong support for the Council of Europe and its partnership with the OSCE, highl...

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Ofqual fines Cambridge English £875,000 after incorrect results for global English language tests

Ofqual fines Cambridge English £875,000 after incorrect results for global English language tests

11 June 2026 - 08:30 Press Release

Ofqual

Marking errors affected more than 60,000 candidates taking international English language tests....

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RSH finalises requirements for electrical safety checks TSM

RSH finalises requirements for electrical safety checks TSM

11 June 2026 - 08:30 Press Release

Regulator of Social Housing

All large social housing landlords in England will be required publish the electrical safety checks TSM for the first ti...

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Latest measles figures published as two deaths confirmed in 2026

Latest measles figures published as two deaths confirmed in 2026

11 June 2026 - 08:30 News Story

UK Health Security Agency

Measles activity increased earlier this year, mainly due to outbreaks in London and the West Midlands....

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UK, Australia and Canada launch peacebuilding fund for Israel and Palestine

UK, Australia and Canada launch peacebuilding fund for Israel and Palestine

11 June 2026 - 08:10 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

The UK, Australia and Canada have ?launched a peace fund to ?complement broader efforts towards a two-state solution...

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Topical hormone treatments: pet owners warned of risks to pets from accidental exposure

Topical hormone treatments: pet owners warned of risks to pets from accidental exposure

11 June 2026 - 08:00 Press Release

Veterinary Medicines Directorate

Topical hormone products such as gels and creams can be absorbed accidentally by pets through close contact....

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Free flu jabs for people experiencing homelessness

Free flu jabs for people experiencing homelessness

11 June 2026 - 08:00 Press Release

Department of Health and Social Care

The government will offer flu vaccination to those experiencing homelessness, beginning in autumn....

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