We must ensure the voices of those with disabilities are heard, their rights upheld and that they have equal opportunities: UK National Statement at the UN Conference of States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

Tuesday, 09 June 2026 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Statement by Minister of State for Social Security and Disability, The Rt Hon Sir Stephen Timms MP, at the UN Conference of States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities General Debate....

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Pair guilty after waste dumped in Norfolk

Tuesday, 09 June 2026 - 18:44 Environment Agency Press Release

Surveillance cameras spot vehicles – five now prosecuted over village dumps...

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Government crack down on pension scams

Tuesday, 09 June 2026 - 16:02 Department for Work and Pensions Press Release

Pension savers will be better protected from scams under new plans announced today (Tuesday 9 June 2026), as the Government acts to stay ahead of increasingly sophisticated fraudsters who rob people o...

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Lord Vallance speech to London Tech Week

Tuesday, 09 June 2026 - 15:31 Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Speech

Science Minister Lord Vallance's speech to London Tech Week, Tuesday 9 June....

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24 universities and colleges awarded investment to boost student places and strengthen UK defence industry

Tuesday, 09 June 2026 - 15:07 Ministry of Defence Press Release

Universities across England awarded a share of £80 million to offer up to 2,500 student places, as well as help build new facilities to support increased capacity growth over the next decade. ...

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New powers to crack down on hostile foreign state organisations

Tuesday, 09 June 2026 - 15:07 Home Office News Story

New powers introduced to crack down on organisations carrying out hostile activity on behalf of foreign states, including proxy groups who do their bidding....

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The UK is deeply concerned about the Ebola outbreak in eastern DRC and neighbouring countries: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Tuesday, 09 June 2026 - 14:46 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Speech

Statement by Ambassador Archie Young, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Central Africa. ...

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Environment Agency issues new permit for Davidstow creamery

Tuesday, 09 June 2026 - 14:37 Environment Agency News Story

Following a public consultation, the Environment Agency has issued a permit variation to Saputo Dairy UK for their creamery site near Davidstow, Cornwall....

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New safety measures introduced to protect children around banned dog breeds

Tuesday, 09 June 2026 - 14:01 Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs Press Release

Public protection against banned dog breeds such as XL bullies will be strengthened...

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Current inspections

Tuesday, 09 June 2026 - 13:40 Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration News Story

Details of our live inspections, and any inspection reports awaiting publication....

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Liz Kendall's speech to London Tech Week

Tuesday, 09 June 2026 - 13:23 Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Speech

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

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MHRA launches AI sandbox to accelerate medicines development and improve safety

Tuesday, 09 June 2026 - 12:39 Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency Press Release

New AI sandbox will help make medicines safer, speed up development, and reduce reliance on animal testing....

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Nipocalimab (Imaavy) authorised to treat adults and adolescents with generalised myasthenia gravis

Tuesday, 09 June 2026 - 12:26 Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency Press Release

As with all medicines, the MHRA will keep the safety and effectiveness of Nipolcalimab under close review....

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Joint statement in response to the deteriorating situation in the West Bank

Tuesday, 09 June 2026 - 12:04 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Press Release

Joint statement from Foreign Ministers of Australia, Canada, France, Norway, and the United Kingdom in response to the deteriorating situation in the West Bank...

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Call for Evidence: An inspection of the Home Office’s pre appeal review process

Tuesday, 09 June 2026 - 11:43 Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration News Story

The Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration invites anyone with knowledge and experience of the Home Office pre-appeal review process to submit evidence for the inspection....

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UK and allies sanction networks enabling settler violence in the West Bank

Tuesday, 09 June 2026 - 11:33 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Press Release

Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper announces co-ordinated sanctions with international partners targeting individuals and entities involved in financing and enabling settler violence in the occupied West...

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Defence Housing Service appoints Chair as new data shows military housing 'turning the corner’

Tuesday, 09 June 2026 - 11:08 Ministry of Defence Press Release

Ahead of its formal establishment next year, the Defence Housing Service appointed its interim chair, Natalie Elphicke Ross OBE, to lead the transition to the new organisation. ...

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