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UKHSA update on the hantavirus cruise ship outbreak

UKHSA update on the hantavirus cruise ship outbreak

Tuesday, 12 May 2026

Latest information on cases including British nationals....

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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

Tuesday, 12 May 2026

Starlight Investments and the National Housing Bank unite to accelerate rental housing: the bank’s phased investment of £100 million advances 6,000?ho...

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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

Tuesday, 12 May 2026

The Deputy Prime Minister, Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice has approved the appointments of Rob Whiteman CBE as Lead Non-Executive ...

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Updates to the Board of Natural England

Updates to the Board of Natural England

Monday, 11 May 2026

Kate Gibson named as new Deputy Chair; Rachel Danemann confirmed as new member; and Professor Lynn Dicks reappointed...

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UK targets hostile and heinous Russian activity with latest sanctions

UK targets hostile and heinous Russian activity with latest sanctions

Monday, 11 May 2026

The UK is exposing and taking action against Russia’s hostile and heinous activity at every level, from its systematic campaign to forcibly deport and...

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Next stop, Cambridge South: new station's opening date revealed

Next stop, Cambridge South: new station's opening date revealed

Sunday, 10 May 2026

New Cambridge South rail station opening in June 2026....

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Digital future of Essex supercharged with 9,500 more homes and businesses getting upgraded broadband

Digital future of Essex supercharged with 9,500 more homes and businesses getting upgraded broadband

Sunday, 10 May 2026

9,500 more homes and businesses in Essex to receive faster, reliable internet as part of the government’s Project Gigabit roll out.  ...

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Settlements in the West Bank are a flagrant violation of international law and must cease: UK statement at the UN Arria meeting on the West Bank

Settlements in the West Bank are a flagrant violation of international law and must cease: UK statement at the UN Arria meeting on the West Bank

Friday, 08 May 2026

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, at the UN Arria meeting on the West Bank....

Bird flu (avian influenza): latest situation in England

Bird flu (avian influenza): latest situation in England

Friday, 08 May 2026

Find out about the latest bird flu situation in England and guidance for bird keepers and the public....

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Victims of serious and sexual crime to receive better protection and support in Armed Forces justice reforms

Victims of serious and sexual crime to receive better protection and support in Armed Forces justice reforms

Tuesday, 05 May 2026

Victims of serious and sexual crimes to receive improved guidance and support in the Service Justice System ...

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Funding boost to help councils tackle antisemitism

Funding boost to help councils tackle antisemitism

Tuesday, 05 May 2026

Government funding to tackle antisemitism and support Jewish communities ...

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Appointment of Commissioners of the Criminal Cases Review Commission

Appointment of Commissioners of the Criminal Cases Review Commission

Friday, 01 May 2026

His Majesty the King, on the recommendation of the Prime Minister, has approved the appointment of 6 Commissioners of the Criminal Cases Review Commis...

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Historic protections for renters in action across England

Historic protections for renters in action across England

Thursday, 30 April 2026

The most historic changes to private renting in England now give 11 million tenants landmark new rights and protections that will transform their expe...

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When will the Renters' Right Act come into force?

When will the Renters' Right Act come into force?

Thursday, 30 April 2026

What the changes coming in from Friday 1st May mean for you - including the ban on Section 21 no fault evictions, and new rules on pets and rent incre...

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Biggest shake up in decades to tackle local crime

Biggest shake up in decades to tackle local crime

Thursday, 30 April 2026

Biggest crime-fighting shake up in decades as police gain new powers to tackle local crime as the landmark Crime and Policing Bill receives Royal Asse...

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Health Secretary gives address on NHS performance

Health Secretary gives address on NHS performance

Thursday, 30 April 2026

Secretary of State delivers a speech on NHS urgent and emergency care at Royal College of Emergency Medicine's (RCEM) annual conference in Birmingham....

Seven members appointed to the Civil Justice Council

Seven members appointed to the Civil Justice Council

Thursday, 30 April 2026

The Lord Chancellor has approved the appointments of Andrew Brookes, Naomi Creutzfeldt, Frances Harrison, Owain James, Jane Portas, Tim Sawyer and Nig...

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Families to save up to £1,000 as children’s reforms become law

Families to save up to £1,000 as children’s reforms become law

Thursday, 30 April 2026

Cost-of-living measures become law, including free breakfast clubs, expanded free school meals and limits of branded uniforms ...

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Britain embraces solar revolution following war in Iran

Britain embraces solar revolution following war in Iran

Thursday, 30 April 2026

Households across the UK are embracing solar power as the government accelerates its clean power mission....

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Housing Minister speech on Leasehold and Commonhold Reform

Housing Minister speech on Leasehold and Commonhold Reform

Wednesday, 29 April 2026

An update on the government's vision for ending the feudal leasehold system. ...

Housing Minister speech on Leasehold and Commonhold Reform Bill

Housing Minister speech on Leasehold and Commonhold Reform Bill

Wednesday, 29 April 2026

An update on the government's vision for ending the feudal leasehold system. ...

English Devolution Bill receives Royal Assent

English Devolution Bill receives Royal Assent

Wednesday, 29 April 2026

Act follows on from the English Devolution White Paper, which set out government agenda for devolution. ...

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Two local authorities get consumer upgrades

Two local authorities get consumer upgrades

Wednesday, 29 April 2026

Castle Point Borough Council and North Kesteven District Council both received consumer upgrades in the latest RSH regulatory judgements...

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Right to Buy overhaul to safeguard social housing

Right to Buy overhaul to safeguard social housing

Monday, 27 April 2026

The government has confirmed it will bring forward further reforms to Right to Buy....

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PM speech at USDAW conference: 27 April 2026

PM speech at USDAW conference: 27 April 2026

Monday, 27 April 2026

The Prime Minister's speech at USDAW conference 2026....

Entertainment on demand for Armed Forces personnel at home and abroad

Entertainment on demand for Armed Forces personnel at home and abroad

Friday, 24 April 2026

Members of the Armed Forces will soon have expanded access to media and entertainment, from top-flight sports like football and rugby to podcasts, gam...

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Modernised homes for military families in Woolwich returning from Cyprus deployment

Modernised homes for military families in Woolwich returning from Cyprus deployment

Thursday, 23 April 2026

More than 120 military families in Woolwich will live in newly refurbished properties, as part of an overhaul that is already benefitting families ret...

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Extension of Chair and 3 non executive directors for Gov Facilities Services Limited

Extension of Chair and 3 non executive directors for Gov Facilities Services Limited

Thursday, 23 April 2026

The Secretary of State for Justice has approved extensions to the tenures of: Colin Allars, Chair and: Ian Deninson; James Hayward and; Maura Sullivan...

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UK House Price Index for February 2026

UK House Price Index for February 2026

Wednesday, 22 April 2026

The UK HPI shows house price changes for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland....

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New EU rules for pet travel for GB residents

New EU rules for pet travel for GB residents

Tuesday, 21 April 2026

The changes apply to non-commercial movements of dogs, cats and ferrets...

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