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Millions to benefit from lower travel and food costs

Millions to benefit from lower travel and food costs

Wednesday, 27 May 2026

The Government has published a list of 125 everyday essentials - including fruit, oils and core pantry staples - targeted for tariff reductions, along...

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Lancashire recycling company sentenced for illegal waste exports

Lancashire recycling company sentenced for illegal waste exports

Tuesday, 26 May 2026

The Environment Agency has successfully prosecuted a recycling company for attempting to illegally export plastics contaminated with household waste. ...

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More new trains, better journeys: SWR celebrates one year in public ownership

More new trains, better journeys: SWR celebrates one year in public ownership

Sunday, 24 May 2026

The roll-out of the South Western Arterio fleet shows how nationalisation of the railway is transforming passenger journeys....

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Government and rail industry say ‘enough’ to sexual harassment

Government and rail industry say ‘enough’ to sexual harassment

Friday, 22 May 2026

Campaign will target sexual harassment on trains and at stations while train operators will be scored on how they tackle the issue under the new schem...

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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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Neighbourhood Guarantee Speech

Neighbourhood Guarantee Speech

Thursday, 21 May 2026

Communities Secretary Steve Reed speech about a new Neighbourhood Guarantee. ...

Chancellor Rachel Reeves statement to Parliament

Chancellor Rachel Reeves statement to Parliament

Thursday, 21 May 2026

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has today (21 May) updated the House of Commons on the Government's economic response to the war in Iran, and the action they...

CMA recommends overhaul of road and rail procurement to cut costs and drive economic growth through infrastructure investment

CMA recommends overhaul of road and rail procurement to cut costs and drive economic growth through infrastructure investment

Thursday, 21 May 2026

Civil engineering market study sets out recommendations to tackle long-standing delivery issues in road and rail infrastructure....

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New mass transit taskforce to reshape the future of transport in towns and cities

New mass transit taskforce to reshape the future of transport in towns and cities

Thursday, 21 May 2026

The new taskforce will make recommendations to improve transit systems so they can be delivered more efficiently across the UK....

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Full steam ahead for Great British Railways as first branded train unveiled

Full steam ahead for Great British Railways as first branded train unveiled

Wednesday, 20 May 2026

First Great British Railways?branded train unveiled as services move into public ownership, with new branding rolling out across England’s rail networ...

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Cost of living boost with free bus travel for children and targeted food tariff cuts

Cost of living boost with free bus travel for children and targeted food tariff cuts

Wednesday, 20 May 2026

Chancellor to announce ‘Great British Summer Savings’ - a UK wide scheme to help families enjoy this summer ...

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Transport Secretary ends 'era of neglect' on HS2 with thorough reset

Transport Secretary ends 'era of neglect' on HS2 with thorough reset

Tuesday, 19 May 2026

Transport Secretary sets out new HS2 costs and timelines after a full review, taking control of the project to cut waste, speed up delivery and save b...

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New reforms to stop waste criminals from exploiting loopholes

New reforms to stop waste criminals from exploiting loopholes

Sunday, 17 May 2026

Stricter background checks to be introduced for waste carriers ...

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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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Innovative walking, wheeling and cycling projects win share of £1 million

Innovative walking, wheeling and cycling projects win share of £1 million

Tuesday, 12 May 2026

The 12 winning projects will provide more people with healthier and sustainable active travel options across England. ...

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Multimillion pound competition drives cutting edge innovation in rail industry

Multimillion pound competition drives cutting edge innovation in rail industry

Monday, 11 May 2026

Modernising track and train will help improve the passenger experience, while supporting jobs, growth and homes in Britain....

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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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Nearly £50 million government backing to power up drone and flying taxi tech and crack down on illegal drones

Nearly £50 million government backing to power up drone and flying taxi tech and crack down on illegal drones

Tuesday, 05 May 2026

Funding will help develop a numberplate ID system for drones, helping police better protect UK skies and prosecute illegal users....

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Joint Declaration on a Strategic Partnership between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Republic of Armenia

Joint Declaration on a Strategic Partnership between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Republic of Armenia

Tuesday, 05 May 2026

Joint Declaration on a Strategic Partnership between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Republic of Armenia....

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Government sets out plans to protect summer holidays?from disruption?

Government sets out plans to protect summer holidays?from disruption?

Saturday, 02 May 2026

There are no immediate supply issues, but government is preparing now to give families long-term certainty and avoid unnecessary disruption....

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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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Ministry of Defence Police appoints new Deputy Chief Constable

Ministry of Defence Police appoints new Deputy Chief Constable

Wednesday, 29 April 2026

Following the appointment of Chief Constable Kier Pritchard in January, the Ministry of Defence Police (MDP) has appointed Simon Dobinson as their new...

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Graves of two missing Lance Corporals from World War One identified in Belgium

Graves of two missing Lance Corporals from World War One identified in Belgium

Wednesday, 29 April 2026

Lance Corporal William Voice MM was born in Horsham, Sussex in 1886. Lance Corporal Lionel Weller Sandell – known to his family as Solly, was born in...

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Poll reveals public’s most iconic trade marks as register turns 150

Poll reveals public’s most iconic trade marks as register turns 150

Wednesday, 22 April 2026

From chocolate bars to famous cars, and the mark where it all began – Britain crowns its best loved trade marks....

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The era of clean energy security

The era of clean energy security

Tuesday, 21 April 2026

Energy Secretary, Ed Miliband's speech at the Good Growth Foundation’s National Growth Debate....

Decisive action to break influence of gas on electricity prices

Decisive action to break influence of gas on electricity prices

Tuesday, 21 April 2026

Families across the country will be better protected from energy crises, as government moves to break link between gas and electricity prices. ...

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1,200 UK jobs supported by nearly £900 million defence deal to keep military helicopters mission ready

1,200 UK jobs supported by nearly £900 million defence deal to keep military helicopters mission ready

Wednesday, 15 April 2026

More than 1,000 jobs have been secured through a new contract to help sustain Army Apache and RAF Chinook helicopters. ...

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Fixing the foundations: government fund to fix England's bridges, flyovers and tunnels now open

Fixing the foundations: government fund to fix England's bridges, flyovers and tunnels now open

Wednesday, 15 April 2026

Funding will help local councils with cost of fixing England's ageing road infrastructure....

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Councils face new rules for spending pothole funding, or risk losing their cash

Councils face new rules for spending pothole funding, or risk losing their cash

Monday, 13 April 2026

We’re making sure every pound goes straight into fixing roads and tackling potholes across England, not being spent elsewhere....

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Free travel and new routes: government’s bus revolution hits another gear

Free travel and new routes: government’s bus revolution hits another gear

Monday, 13 April 2026

£3 million funding boost will help 6 mayoral authorities set up bus franchising to improve travel for passengers across England....

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