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Liz Kendall's speech to London Tech Week

Liz Kendall's speech to London Tech Week

Tuesday, 09 June 2026

Secretary of State for Science, Innovation, and Technology, Liz Kendall's speech to London Tech Week on Tuesday 9 June....

Government boost for local cricket facilities to mark launch of ICC Women's T20 World Cup

Government boost for local cricket facilities to mark launch of ICC Women's T20 World Cup

Tuesday, 09 June 2026

Cricket fans old and new will soon be able to play the sport throughout the year, as the Government has marked the start of the ICC Women’s T20 World ...

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Liz Kendall's speech at AI Adoption Summit

Liz Kendall's speech at AI Adoption Summit

Monday, 08 June 2026

Secretary of State for Science, Innovation, and Technology, Liz Kendall's speech to the AI Adoption Summit on Monday 8 June, 2026....

Entry level jobs support, AI bootcamps and tech training as government supports young people into the jobs of the future

Entry level jobs support, AI bootcamps and tech training as government supports young people into the jobs of the future

Saturday, 06 June 2026

A new partnership between government, industry and trade unions to better support young people entering the job market. ...

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East Anglian prisons expanded to make streets safer

East Anglian prisons expanded to make streets safer

Friday, 05 June 2026

Major refurbishment works on a wing at HMP Norwich, originally built in the 1880s, have now been completed, as part of Government action to ensure the...

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Tate Board Appointments

Tate Board Appointments

Friday, 05 June 2026

The Prime Minister has reappointed Kwame Kwei-Armah and extended the terms for Anya Hindmarch, Danny Rimer and Lord Ed Vaizey...

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Member appointed to the Horserace Betting Levy Board

Member appointed to the Horserace Betting Levy Board

Thursday, 04 June 2026

The Secretary of State has appointed Catherine Colloms as a Member of the Horserace Betting Levy Board for a term of 4 years. ...

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PM meets mayors in drive to get Britain building and take on blockers

PM meets mayors in drive to get Britain building and take on blockers

Wednesday, 03 June 2026

Mayors from across England will meet with the Prime Minister today (4 June) as the government accelerates its drive to kickstart growth and deliver fo...

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Major new package of support for young people announced with Kings Trust

Major new package of support for young people announced with Kings Trust

Wednesday, 03 June 2026

The Government is backing The King’s Trust’s new youth opportunity initiative with £10 million of funding, launched today....

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Universal theme park to be UK’s most popular tourist attraction

Universal theme park to be UK’s most popular tourist attraction

Wednesday, 03 June 2026

The Universal United Kingdom Resort, one of the largest ever investments in the UK tourism sector, will employ thousands and entertain millions of peo...

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South West Water pleads guilty to six years of pollutions

South West Water pleads guilty to six years of pollutions

Wednesday, 03 June 2026

The water firm admits 18 charges of water pollution in Devon and Cornwall and sentencing is expected on 30 July 2026....

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Power of Youth Charter gives young people a voice in government

Power of Youth Charter gives young people a voice in government

Tuesday, 02 June 2026

DCMS becomes the first central Government department to sign the Power of Youth Charter...

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Certification Officer: Announcements

Certification Officer: Announcements

Tuesday, 02 June 2026

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

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Energy security, jobs and investment boost through climate action

Energy security, jobs and investment boost through climate action

Tuesday, 02 June 2026

Families and businesses will continue to reap the benefits of the clean energy transition in the coming decades....

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Dawn Airey CBE appointed as Chair of Arts Council England

Dawn Airey CBE appointed as Chair of Arts Council England

Tuesday, 02 June 2026

The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport has appointed Dawn Airey CBE as Chair of Arts Council England for a term of 4 years starting on 1 ...

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First ever National Cadets Week to celebrate cadets and reconnect young people with the Armed Forces

First ever National Cadets Week to celebrate cadets and reconnect young people with the Armed Forces

Friday, 29 May 2026

The first National Cadet Week in October 2026 will celebrate the cadet forces, one of the country's most effective youth organisations....

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Don’t let this heatwave affect your medicines: Three important tips from the MHRA

Don’t let this heatwave affect your medicines: Three important tips from the MHRA

Tuesday, 26 May 2026

Essential advice on protecting your medicines during extreme heat and staying safe. ...

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£1bn boost to PE and school sport to end fitness postcode lottery

£1bn boost to PE and school sport to end fitness postcode lottery

Friday, 22 May 2026

Major funding to support new PE and school sport, with targeted support to ensure all children can access equal opportunities for activity. ...

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On Fans' Side

On Fans' Side

Thursday, 21 May 2026

What the Football Governance Act means for you ...

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Passengers one step closer to booking taxi and bus style self driving vehicles

Passengers one step closer to booking taxi and bus style self driving vehicles

Thursday, 21 May 2026

Applications open for operators to join the self-driving vehicles pilot scheme....

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Chancellor puts regional growth at top of the agenda at UKREiiF

Chancellor puts regional growth at top of the agenda at UKREiiF

Thursday, 21 May 2026

UKREiiF brought together investors, developers and local leaders from across the country....

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Great British Summer Savings 2026: Family activities VAT relief fact sheet

Great British Summer Savings 2026: Family activities VAT relief fact sheet

Thursday, 21 May 2026

From 25 June to 1 September 2026 the Government is introducing a temporary reduced rate of VAT on children's menu meals in restaurants and family leis...

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Developer sought to create new city quarter for Nottingham as work to transform iconic city centre site gathers pace

Developer sought to create new city quarter for Nottingham as work to transform iconic city centre site gathers pace

Wednesday, 20 May 2026

Reinvention of former Broad Marsh shopping centre another step closer as Homes England launches preliminary market engagement to appoint development p...

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Leaking church roofs to be fixed and heritage buildings revitalised as applications open for £48 million of heritage funding

Leaking church roofs to be fixed and heritage buildings revitalised as applications open for £48 million of heritage funding

Tuesday, 19 May 2026

Three heritage funds have opened for Expressions of Interest, including the new £92 million Places of Worship Fund, as well as the second rounds of th...

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Third waste carrier convicted in Environment Agency operation

Third waste carrier convicted in Environment Agency operation

Tuesday, 19 May 2026

Waste carrier DTM Grab Hire Ltd has been told to pay out £16,664 after thousands of tonnes of waste were dumped on a floodplain....

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First Olympics in the North of England in government’s sights alongside stadium regeneration push

First Olympics in the North of England in government’s sights alongside stadium regeneration push

Saturday, 16 May 2026

Initial strategic assessment commissioned into potential bid for Olympic and Paralympic Games in the North of England in the 2040s ...

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Cardiff's biggest ever jobs fair sees thousands of young people connect with local employers 

Cardiff's biggest ever jobs fair sees thousands of young people connect with local employers 

Friday, 15 May 2026

Wider youth employment support, backed by £2.5 billion which will ensure every young person is able to earn or learn. ...

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CMA conditionally clears Getty merger with Shutterstock

CMA conditionally clears Getty merger with Shutterstock

Friday, 15 May 2026

CMA independent inquiry group concludes deal can proceed if Shutterstock sells its editorial business...

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13 new bathing sites open across England helping communities and waterways

13 new bathing sites open across England helping communities and waterways

Thursday, 14 May 2026

Designated sites include first-ever site on the River Thames in London...

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Andrew Figgures’ term extended as Trustee of the Imperial War Museum

Andrew Figgures’ term extended as Trustee of the Imperial War Museum

Thursday, 14 May 2026

The Prime Minister has extended the term of Lieutenant-General Andrew Figgures CB CBE FREng for 9 months, from 1 February 2026 to 31 October 2026...

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