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Government backs Brighton beaches with new funding

Government backs Brighton beaches with new funding

Monday, 06 July 2026

The £22 million government investment will replace dozens of Victorian arches to avoid the risk of collapse and ensure the road is safe for the next 1...

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Keep Britain Working continues drive to stop people falling out of the workforce

Keep Britain Working continues drive to stop people falling out of the workforce

Thursday, 02 July 2026

Nearly 200 workplaces have signed up to be “Vanguards” preventing people dropping out of work due to ill-health, in a new milestone for the programme....

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Fastest infrastructure building in a generation as planning rules overhauled

Fastest infrastructure building in a generation as planning rules overhauled

Thursday, 02 July 2026

New reforms confirmed today to speed up the approval process for major infrastructure projects. ...

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Duties on biodiesel imports from Indonesia to remain in place

Duties on biodiesel imports from Indonesia to remain in place

Thursday, 02 July 2026

The UK Government has accepted the Trade Remedies Authority’s recommendation to keep current duties on biodiesel from Indonesia. ...

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Three new Trustees appointed to the Royal Armouries Board

Three new Trustees appointed to the Royal Armouries Board

Thursday, 02 July 2026

The Secretary of State has appointed Rebecca Crook and Judith Donovan for four-year terms commencing 26 September 2026, and Helen Williams for a four-...

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Certification Officer: Announcements

Certification Officer: Announcements

Wednesday, 01 July 2026

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

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Over 45 miles of new walking routes open on the Suffolk coast

Over 45 miles of new walking routes open on the Suffolk coast

Tuesday, 30 June 2026

With over 45 miles of Suffolk coastline opens on the King Charles III England Coast Path, the public can now walk continuously from Shotley Gate to So...

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Cambridge South station opens

Cambridge South station opens

Friday, 26 June 2026

This £250 million government investment cuts journey times, boosts rail links and supports further employment growth in the region....

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CORWM visits Sizewell A and Sizewell B

CORWM visits Sizewell A and Sizewell B

Friday, 26 June 2026

Members of CoRWM visited Sizewell A and Sizewell B to examine interim storage arrangements for intermediate level waste and spent nuclear fuel....

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Smarter use of government land to support nature and climate

Smarter use of government land to support nature and climate

Friday, 26 June 2026

Half a million hectares to help deliver for nature recovery and climate adaptation, strengthening climate resilience...

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Completion of UK’s high level waste return programme to Germany

Completion of UK’s high level waste return programme to Germany

Thursday, 25 June 2026

Nuclear Transport Solutions (NTS) has delivered the third and final return of high-level waste (HLW), in the form of vitrified residue, to Germany. ...

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Collision between two passenger trains near Elstow

Collision between two passenger trains near Elstow

Wednesday, 24 June 2026

Investigation into a collision between two passenger trains near Elstow, Bedfordshire, 19 June 2026....

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Report 09/2026: Dangerous occurrence involving a portable access ramp at Norwood Junction station

Report 09/2026: Dangerous occurrence involving a portable access ramp at Norwood Junction station

Monday, 22 June 2026

RAIB has today released its report into a dangerous occurrence involving a portable access ramp at Norwood Junction station, 1 July 2025....

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Environment Agency suspends Chichester waste site permit

Environment Agency suspends Chichester waste site permit

Friday, 19 June 2026

Officers found serious fire hazards and pollution risks during a site visit...

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Up to £70 million investment in essential spares for UK military aircraft

Up to £70 million investment in essential spares for UK military aircraft

Friday, 19 June 2026

The National Armaments Director (NAD) Group has awarded a £27 million contract to Leonardo (UK) Ltd to supply critical aircraft consumable spares acro...

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New consultation sets foundations for Heathrow expansion to take off?

New consultation sets foundations for Heathrow expansion to take off?

Thursday, 18 June 2026

Consultation launched on the framework for future planning decisions for Heathrow’s third runway....

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Third shipment of vitrified waste from the UK to Germany successfully completed

Third shipment of vitrified waste from the UK to Germany successfully completed

Thursday, 18 June 2026

The third and final shipment of high level waste in the form of vitrified residues has been safely delivered to Germany....

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Report 08/2026: Collision between two passenger trains near Talerddig

Report 08/2026: Collision between two passenger trains near Talerddig

Wednesday, 17 June 2026

RAIB has today released its report into a collision between two passenger trains near Talerddig, Powys, 21 October 2024....

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Public invited to have their say on self driving vehicle safety

Public invited to have their say on self driving vehicle safety

Wednesday, 17 June 2026

Submit your views on the draft statement of safety principles for automated vehicles by 9 September 2026. ...

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£219 million to power Britain's green aviation revolution

£219 million to power Britain's green aviation revolution

Monday, 15 June 2026

£219 million boost for sustainable aviation fuel to cut emissions and back UK innovation and jobs....

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Cycling and walking boom with £4.5 billion for thousands of new routes and safer crossings

Cycling and walking boom with £4.5 billion for thousands of new routes and safer crossings

Thursday, 11 June 2026

Strategy aims to deliver 5,000 new walking, wheeling and cycling routes and 10,000 safer crossings over the next 5 years....

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How well does your council fix potholes? Tough new guidance for councils will end ‘patch up’ fixes and lead to smoother, safer journeys

How well does your council fix potholes? Tough new guidance for councils will end ‘patch up’ fixes and lead to smoother, safer journeys

Tuesday, 09 June 2026

New rules to require councils to prove they are doing more to fix potholes and future-proof roads....

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Companies agree to stronger workers’ rights in clean energy

Companies agree to stronger workers’ rights in clean energy

Friday, 05 June 2026

Offshore wind supply chain companies and trade unions back the government’s Offshore Wind Fair Work Charter....

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Thousands of seafarers across the Channel set for better pay and protections under new government proposals

Thousands of seafarers across the Channel set for better pay and protections under new government proposals

Thursday, 04 June 2026

The new laws will extend and strengthen seafarer protections beyond UK territorial waters....

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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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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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Business in the Community speech   2 June 2026

Business in the Community speech 2 June 2026

Tuesday, 02 June 2026

Communities Secretary Steve Reed's speech at Business in the Community....

New laws set to modernise aviation and better protect passengers

New laws set to modernise aviation and better protect passengers

Tuesday, 02 June 2026

The Civil Aviation Bill will support airspace modernisation and enhance safety standards for passengers across the UK. ...

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GTR services transferred to public ownership

GTR services transferred to public ownership

Sunday, 31 May 2026

GTR services are now managed by DfT Operator Ltd (DFTO)....

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Britain's biggest train operator’s services enter public ownership this weekend

Britain's biggest train operator’s services enter public ownership this weekend

Thursday, 28 May 2026

Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), which includes Southern, Thameslink, Great Northern and Gatwick Express, will transfer into public ownership....

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