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Sentencing Act ensuring punishment cuts crime gets Royal Assent

Thursday, 22 January 2026 - 17:42 Ministry of Justice News Story

New laws will end automatic release for badly behaved offenders and strengthen community punishment. ...

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I VMS Update

Thursday, 22 January 2026 - 17:12 Marine Management Organisation News Story

Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is aware that Succorfish is no longer transmitting I-VMS data to the UK VMS Hub. This is preventing MMO and other regulators from receiving positional data from un...

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Appointment of the Regius Professor of Civil Law in the University of Oxford

Thursday, 22 January 2026 - 17:11 Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street Press Release

The King has approved that Professor Wim Decock be appointed Regius Professor of Civil Law in the University of Oxford. ...

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Holocaust Memorial one step closer as Bill receives Royal Assent

Thursday, 22 January 2026 - 17:06 Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government Press Release

The Holocaust Memorial Act removes legislation which had blocked progress on the Holocaust Memorial and Learning Centre....

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Speedboat driver who hit teen kayaker first to be sentenced under new safety law

Thursday, 22 January 2026 - 16:50 Maritime and Coastguard Agency Press Release

A man who crashed his speedboat into a 15-year-old kayaker near Milford Haven was sentenced to 12 months in jail, suspended for two years, in the first prosecution by the Maritime and Coastguard Agenc...

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Rapid Flood Guidance service to continue until 2028

Thursday, 22 January 2026 - 16:44 Flood Forecasting Centre News Story

Positive feedback leads to long-term commitment to the Rapid Flood Guidance service. ...

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The UK is deeply concerned about events in north east Syria: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Thursday, 22 January 2026 - 16:26 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Speech

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Syria....

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Isotretinoin prescribing requirements updated with revised risk minimisation measures

Thursday, 22 January 2026 - 16:15 Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency News Story

The updated safety measures will strengthen the MHRA’s ability to monitor safe prescribing while supporting patient access to treatment across all age groups....

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Business rates revaluation 2026

Thursday, 22 January 2026 - 15:05 Valuation Office Agency News Story

You can now see the future rateable value for your business property....

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Minister Lloyd cyber security speech at BIBA insurance conference

Thursday, 22 January 2026 - 14:47 Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Speech

Digital Minister Liz Lloyd spoke about cyber security and cyber insurance at the British Insurance Brokers Association (BIBA) manifesto launch. ...

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PM call with Taoiseach Micheál Martin of Ireland: 22 Jan 2026

Thursday, 22 January 2026 - 12:58 Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street Press Release

The Prime Minister spoke to Taoiseach Micheál Martin this morning....

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Councils granted flexibility to finish reorganisation

Thursday, 22 January 2026 - 12:03 Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government Press Release

This once-in-a-generation reform will end the outdated two-tier system and build stronger local councils. ...

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Three Commissioners terms extended to the Historic England Board

Thursday, 22 January 2026 - 12:00 Department for Culture, Media and Sport News Story

The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport has extended the second terms of Sandra Dinneen, Paul Farmer and Patrick Newberry...

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TRA opens first expiry review into imports of rainbow trout

Thursday, 22 January 2026 - 11:35 Trade Remedies Authority Press Release

The TRA has opened a new expiry review into imports of certain rainbow trout from Turkey. Businesses affected can register their interest by 6 February 2026....

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SFO charges two in Safe Hands Plans investigation

Thursday, 22 January 2026 - 11:28 Serious Fraud Office Press Release

The Serious Fraud Office has today charged two in its investigation into suspected fraud at Safe Hands Plans Ltd. and parent company SHP Capital Holdings Ltd....

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Russia’s escalating assault shows no intent to seek peace: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 22 January 2026 - 11:20 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Speech

UK Chargé d’Affaires, Deputy Ambassador James Ford, sets out the evidence of Russia’s escalating assaults – rising civilian casualties, unprecedented mass drone and missile attacks, and systematic str...

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December 2025 Transaction Data

Thursday, 22 January 2026 - 11:00 HM Land Registry News Story

This data provides information about the number and types of applications that HM Land Registry completed in December 2025. ...

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Rachel King Appointed as a Non Executive Director to the Government Commercial Organisation Remuneration Committee

Thursday, 22 January 2026 - 10:38 Government Commercial Function News Story

The Cabinet Office has today announced the appointment of Rachel King as a Non-Executive Director to the Remuneration Committee of the Government Commercial Organisation (GCO)....

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UK appoints Kate Harrisson as new HMTC for China and Hong Kong

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£33.4 million to fund new gateline improvements

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New social media curfews and crackdown on addictive features to better protect 16- and 17-year-olds online

Tuesday, 14 July 2026 | Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

UK’s heating oil households need stronger protections, says CMA

Tuesday, 14 July 2026 | Competition and Markets Authority

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