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Doug Gurr selected as preferred candidate for Chair of CMA

Doug Gurr selected as preferred candidate for Chair of CMA

Monday, 23 February 2026

Doug Gurr has been announced as the preferred candidate to remain as chair of the Competition and Markets Authority....

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Treasury launches recruitment campaign for Chair of the Office for Budget Responsibility

Treasury launches recruitment campaign for Chair of the Office for Budget Responsibility

Friday, 20 February 2026

HM Treasury has today launched a recruitment campaign for a new Chair of the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR)....

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Wales becomes UK launchpad for next generation autonomous technology

Wales becomes UK launchpad for next generation autonomous technology

Friday, 20 February 2026

Welsh communities will benefit from high-skilled roles as a landmark £50 million Defence Growth Deal boosts autonomous technology...

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Bold bet on AI to keep UK at forefront of science and research breakthroughs from healthcare, to better public services

Bold bet on AI to keep UK at forefront of science and research breakthroughs from healthcare, to better public services

Thursday, 19 February 2026

First-ever AI Strategy for UK Research and Innovation marks bold plan to make AI deliver for UK’s cutting-edge science and research efforts....

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British research expertise to deliver faster cancer diagnosis and cleaner energy

British research expertise to deliver faster cancer diagnosis and cleaner energy

Thursday, 19 February 2026

Major new backing for medical imaging centres across the UK alongside tidal energy testing expansion in Orkney and cutting-edge materials....

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UK House Price Index for December 2025

UK House Price Index for December 2025

Wednesday, 18 February 2026

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

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New £11M fund opens to support jobs, growth and investment in Port Talbot

New £11M fund opens to support jobs, growth and investment in Port Talbot

Tuesday, 17 February 2026

The newly-opened Economic Growth and Investment Fund is designed to support companies that offer skilled, well-paid employment opportunities and help ...

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UK and California deepen ties on clean energy to boost investment

UK and California deepen ties on clean energy to boost investment

Monday, 16 February 2026

Energy Secretary Ed Miliband and California Governor Gavin Newsom sign new  agreement in London, building on decades of cooperation on climate and cle...

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New employer grant to boost quality in early years education

New employer grant to boost quality in early years education

Friday, 13 February 2026

A new package of support will help early years settings strengthen their workforce and improve outcomes for children from the very start....

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Consumer protection under the DMCCA: progress and priorities

Consumer protection under the DMCCA: progress and priorities

Friday, 13 February 2026

Speech delivered by Emma Cochrane, Acting Executive Director, Consumer Protection at the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA)....

New Chief Economic Advisor to the Treasury appointed

New Chief Economic Advisor to the Treasury appointed

Friday, 13 February 2026

Professor Brian Bell has been appointed as the new Chief Economic Advisor to the Treasury and Head of the Government Economic Service, replacing Sam B...

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Minister Lloyd speech at techUK Future Telecoms Conference 2026

Minister Lloyd speech at techUK Future Telecoms Conference 2026

Friday, 13 February 2026

Liz Lloyd, Minister for the Digital Economy, spoke to techUK Future Telecoms Conference 2026 on 10 February 2026....

Update on the procurement for Digital Gilt Instrument (DIGIT) Pilot

Update on the procurement for Digital Gilt Instrument (DIGIT) Pilot

Thursday, 12 February 2026

The government has appointed HSBC as the platform provider for the Digital Gilt Instrument (DIGIT) pilot issuance following a competitive procurement ...

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End to surprise phone and broadband bill hikes to help with cost of living

End to surprise phone and broadband bill hikes to help with cost of living

Wednesday, 11 February 2026

Major telecoms providers sign new charter to end unexpected mid-contract price rises and make social tariffs easier to access, helping millions manage...

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U.S. UK Transatlantic Taskforce Hosts Industry Engagement in London

U.S. UK Transatlantic Taskforce Hosts Industry Engagement in London

Tuesday, 10 February 2026

HM Treasury hosted representatives from the U.S. Treasury and regulatory agencies in London to conduct joint industry engagement on the Transatlantic ...

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CMA secures commitments from Apple and Google to improve fairness in app store processes and enhance iOS interoperability

CMA secures commitments from Apple and Google to improve fairness in app store processes and enhance iOS interoperability

Tuesday, 10 February 2026

Commitments would deliver immediate improvements to the way UK developers publish apps and how they access Apple’s tools....

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Government plans to train next generation of construction workers

Government plans to train next generation of construction workers

Tuesday, 10 February 2026

13,000 apprenticeship and T Level opportunities created by government’s plan to transform school buildings....

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Doors opened for school leavers to become train drivers

Doors opened for school leavers to become train drivers

Tuesday, 10 February 2026

Lowering the train driver age from 20 to 18 will give younger people the chance to build rewarding careers in the UK railway industry....

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Community energy investment to build community wealth and power

Community energy investment to build community wealth and power

Monday, 09 February 2026

Biggest ever public investment in community energy will cut bills and create revenue for community centres, social clubs and places of worship....

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Government publishes Budget Information Security Review

Government publishes Budget Information Security Review

Monday, 09 February 2026

Government has today published a review with recommendations to protect information security at future fiscal events....

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New routes into forestry careers as apprenticeship schemes open

New routes into forestry careers as apprenticeship schemes open

Monday, 09 February 2026

The Forestry Commission marks National Apprenticeship Week with 2 schemes designed to grow the next generation of foresters. ...

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Government reforms welfare system to support people into work

Government reforms welfare system to support people into work

Monday, 09 February 2026

Welfare reforms designed to rebalance the benefits system and support more people into work move forward today, as Universal Credit legislation is lai...

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The Gambia's WTO Trade Policy Review: UK Statement – February 2026

The Gambia's WTO Trade Policy Review: UK Statement – February 2026

Friday, 06 February 2026

UK Statement at The Gambia’s World Trade Organization Trade Policy Review. Delivered by Kumar Iyer, Ambassador and Permanent Representative for the UK...

Landmark agreements secured after first UK China Financial Working Group in Beijing 

Landmark agreements secured after first UK China Financial Working Group in Beijing 

Friday, 06 February 2026

British jobs and businesses to be supported by enhanced cooperation with China in financial services...

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How UK Government is building a stronger future for Scotland's farmers, crofters and rural communities

How UK Government is building a stronger future for Scotland's farmers, crofters and rural communities

Thursday, 05 February 2026

Minister's speech to National Farmers' Union Scotland's conference highlights UK Government's commitment to industry, as forum explores growth opportu...

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New Green Book to ensure that investment in all parts of the UK given a

New Green Book to ensure that investment in all parts of the UK given a "fair hearing"

Thursday, 05 February 2026

New guidance will support fairer and more balanced decisions on investment in every part of the country....

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PM remarks in Hastings: 5 February

PM remarks in Hastings: 5 February

Thursday, 05 February 2026

Prime Minister Keir Starmer gave remarks during a visit to Hastings....

New UK US partnership to drive investment and bolster critical minerals supply chains

New UK US partnership to drive investment and bolster critical minerals supply chains

Thursday, 05 February 2026

The UK and US have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on critical minerals in Washington DC....

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Secretary of State keynote: UK Trade and Export Finance Forum

Secretary of State keynote: UK Trade and Export Finance Forum

Thursday, 05 February 2026

Speech delivered by the Business Secretary, the RT Hon Peter Kyle, at the 2026 UK Trade and Export Finance Forum....

UK exporters boost economy, as new study reveals major impact of export credit on UK industry

UK exporters boost economy, as new study reveals major impact of export credit on UK industry

Thursday, 05 February 2026

Oxford Economics study demonstrates the significant impact of UKEF's support on businesses and local supply chains. ...

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