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Appointment of the Regius Professor of Civil Law in the University of Oxford

Appointment of the Regius Professor of Civil Law in the University of Oxford

Thursday, 22 January 2026

The King has approved that Professor Wim Decock be appointed Regius Professor of Civil Law in the University of Oxford. ...

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PM call with Taoiseach Micheál Martin of Ireland: 22 Jan 2026

PM call with Taoiseach Micheál Martin of Ireland: 22 Jan 2026

Thursday, 22 January 2026

The Prime Minister spoke to Taoiseach Micheál Martin this morning....

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Air Chief Marshal Sir John Stringer appointed NATO Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe

Air Chief Marshal Sir John Stringer appointed NATO Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe

Thursday, 22 January 2026

He will be the first RAF officer to hold the post since 1984, and only the third RAF officer in history to serve as DSACEUR....

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Half a billion investment to upgrade RAF Typhoons and secure 1,500 British jobs

Half a billion investment to upgrade RAF Typhoons and secure 1,500 British jobs

Thursday, 22 January 2026

The government has this week committed over £650 million to upgrade the RAF's Typhoon fighter jet fleet, securing over 1,500 jobs across the UK....

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Defence Secretary Denmark Press Conference

Defence Secretary Denmark Press Conference

Wednesday, 21 January 2026

Defence Secretary Denmark press conference opening remarks on Defence and security cooperation. ...

High North security set to be focus of Defence Secretary visit to Denmark

High North security set to be focus of Defence Secretary visit to Denmark

Wednesday, 21 January 2026

Defence talks in Copenhagen today will bring the UK and Denmark together to discuss High North security, industrial cooperation, and vital support to ...

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PM call with President Costa of the European Council: 20 January 2026

PM call with President Costa of the European Council: 20 January 2026

Tuesday, 20 January 2026

The Prime Minister spoke to the President of the European Council António Costa this evening. ...

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Minister Lloyd speech on software security and cyber resilience

Minister Lloyd speech on software security and cyber resilience

Tuesday, 20 January 2026

Liz Lloyd, Minister for the Digital Economy, spoke at the launch of the Software Security Ambassadors Scheme on 15 January 2026....

£6 million repaid to workers as Government cracks down on employers underpaying their staff

£6 million repaid to workers as Government cracks down on employers underpaying their staff

Monday, 19 January 2026

Nearly 500 employers fined over £10 million for failing to pay the National Minimum Wage ...

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Asia House Outlook 2026 Keynote Speech

Asia House Outlook 2026 Keynote Speech

Monday, 19 January 2026

Seema Malhotra, Minister for the Indo-Pacific - Asia House Outlook 2026 Keynote Speech ...

Britain's fighter jet fleet strengthened in £205 million boost for British jobs

Britain's fighter jet fleet strengthened in £205 million boost for British jobs

Monday, 19 January 2026

The UK has signed a £205 million contract extension with QinetiQ to strengthen the RAF's Typhoon fleet with technical and engineering support ...

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New UK Military Representative to NATO and the European Union

New UK Military Representative to NATO and the European Union

Monday, 19 January 2026

Lieutenant General Eldon Millar CVO MBE has been appointed UK Military Representative to NATO and the European Union....

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Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Democratic Republic of the Congo: Zoë Ware

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Democratic Republic of the Congo: Zoë Ware

Monday, 19 January 2026

Ms Zoë Ware MVO has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and non-resident Ambassador to the Republic of the...

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Westcott Space Hub opens to boost UK space innovation and create hundreds of jobs

Westcott Space Hub opens to boost UK space innovation and create hundreds of jobs

Monday, 19 January 2026

A new £20 million space innovation hub has officially opened in Buckinghamshire, supported by UK Space Agency funding, providing cutting-edge faciliti...

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PM statement on international affairs and cost of living issues: 19 January 2026

PM statement on international affairs and cost of living issues: 19 January 2026

Monday, 19 January 2026

Prime Minister Keir Starmer's remarks at the press conference in 9 Downing Street this morning (Monday 19 January). ...

PM calls with international leaders: 18 January 2026

PM calls with international leaders: 18 January 2026

Sunday, 18 January 2026

The Prime Minister spoke with Prime Minister of Denmark, Mette Frederiksen; President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen; NATO Secretary-...

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The Deputy Prime Minister's speech to 100 Year Partnership event

The Deputy Prime Minister's speech to 100 Year Partnership event

Friday, 16 January 2026

The UK is stepping up its support for Ukraine as both countries mark the first anniversary of the landmark 100 Year Partnership. ...

Baroque masterpiece worth £9,000,000 at risk of leaving the UK

Baroque masterpiece worth £9,000,000 at risk of leaving the UK

Friday, 16 January 2026

A temporary export bar has been placed on Claude Lorrain’s Landscape with Rural Dance...

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Red tape to be slashed for British robotics and defence innovators

Red tape to be slashed for British robotics and defence innovators

Friday, 16 January 2026

Robotics and defence tech announced as the RIO's 2 new priority areas....

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Convicted criminals detained in hospitals set to lose benefits

Convicted criminals detained in hospitals set to lose benefits

Thursday, 15 January 2026

Government seeking to restore trust and common sense to the benefits system. ...

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SFO Director announces retirement

SFO Director announces retirement

Thursday, 15 January 2026

Nick Ephgrave, the Director of the Serious Fraud Office, will retire in the Spring....

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Record renewables auction supports 7,000 jobs and £3bn investment

Record renewables auction supports 7,000 jobs and £3bn investment

Thursday, 15 January 2026

Workers across Britain will benefit from billions of pounds of private sector investment in ports and supply chains....

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Global interest at mine heat living lab one year milestone

Global interest at mine heat living lab one year milestone

Thursday, 15 January 2026

UK’s first mine water heat Living Lab is attracting global interest, with US and European researchers exploring its low-carbon heat data....

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G7 Foreign Ministers' Statement on Iran

G7 Foreign Ministers' Statement on Iran

Thursday, 15 January 2026

Joint Statement from the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK, the USA and the High Representative of the EU....

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Northern Powerhouse Rail to drive biggest travel upgrade in the North in a generation

Northern Powerhouse Rail to drive biggest travel upgrade in the North in a generation

Wednesday, 14 January 2026

Government announces the biggest transformation to travel in the North in a generation as the Chancellor sets out new Northern Growth Strategy and pro...

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Appointments to the Export Guarantees Advisory Council

Appointments to the Export Guarantees Advisory Council

Wednesday, 14 January 2026

UKEF announces three new members of the Export Guarantees Advisory Council (EGAC)....

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Defence Secretary Sweden press conference opening remarks

Defence Secretary Sweden press conference opening remarks

Wednesday, 14 January 2026

The Defence Secretary today gave opening remarks ahead of a press conference in Sweden...

Business Secretary bolsters advisory council to grow UK industry

Business Secretary bolsters advisory council to grow UK industry

Wednesday, 14 January 2026

The Business Secretary has appointed three new business leaders to the Industrial Strategy Advisory Council....

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'We must strengthen Arctic defences to deter Putin' Foreign Secretary says during Arctic visit

'We must strengthen Arctic defences to deter Putin' Foreign Secretary says during Arctic visit

Wednesday, 14 January 2026

Travelling to Finland and Norway, the Foreign Secretary will call on NATO to step up its work in the Arctic to protect Euro-Atlantic interests in the ...

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North West to benefit from multi billion pound rail investment

North West to benefit from multi billion pound rail investment

Wednesday, 14 January 2026

Major rail plans will unlock North West's economic potential, including a new rail route between Liverpool and Manchester and improved connections acr...

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