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£550 million F 35 missile contract signed

Wednesday, 06 January 2021 - 11:47 Ministry of Defence Press Release

A £550-million contract for new surface-attack missiles will secure hundreds of UK jobs and provide unrivalled lethality for the UK’s F-35B Lightning jets, Defence Minister Jeremy Quin announced today...

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£213 million UK Government funding to help UK scientists

Wednesday, 06 January 2021 - 11:39 Closed organisation: Office of the Secretary of State for Scotland News Story

The investment will equip the UK’s leading scientists, universities and research institutes with new state of the art equipment to drive forward research...

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A47 junction upgrade gets go ahead for February

Wednesday, 06 January 2021 - 11:14 Closed organisation: Highways England Press Release

More reliable and safer journeys are in store for drivers on the A47 in Cambridgeshire...

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New funding for innovative space tech to help solve problems on Earth

Wednesday, 06 January 2021 - 10:23 UK Space Agency News Story

Space tech to make buildings more efficient, reduce ship carbon emissions and help preserve historical sites are among new projects receiving government funding...

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A message from Simon Lebus, Chief Regulator, on exams in 2021

Wednesday, 06 January 2021 - 09:13 Ofqual News Story

Simon Lebus, Interim Chief Regulator, responds to the Prime Minister's announcement of 4 January....

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Over £200 million boost to upgrade UK labs to help scientists tackle COVID 19 and cut emissions

New facilities include super computers to track infectious diseases, airborne sensors to monitor greenhouse gas emissions, and a unique floating offshore wind testing lab....

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Tackling chemical weapons in Syria through both OPCW and UNSC

Tuesday, 05 January 2021 - 20:14 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Speech

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the Security Council ...

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Prime Minister's statement on coronavirus (COVID 19): 5 January 2021

Tuesday, 05 January 2021 - 18:23 Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street Speech

Prime Minister Boris Johnson gave a statement at the coronavirus press conference....

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Maggie Carver CBE Appointed as Interim Chair of Ofcom

The Secretary of State has appointed Maggie Carver CBE as the Interim Chair of Ofcom from 1 January 2021 to 30 June 2020, whilst the appointment process for a permanent Chair is completed....

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New leadership for construction of 40 new hospitals

Tuesday, 05 January 2021 - 16:27 Department of Health and Social Care Press Release

Natalie Forrest appointed to lead the government's plans to build 40 new hospitals by 2030, as part of the largest hospital-building project in a generation....

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Self Assessment deadline: less than a month to go

Tuesday, 05 January 2021 - 12:16 HM Revenue & Customs Press Release

Around 55% of Self Assessment customers have already filed their return, and HMRC is urging others to do so by 31 January....

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PM call with Prime Minister Modi: 5 January 2021

Tuesday, 05 January 2021 - 11:58 Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street News Story

Prime Minister Boris Johnson spoke to Prime Minister Modi....

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GAD's role in the Balance Sheet Review Report

Tuesday, 05 January 2021 - 10:26 Government Actuary's Department News Story

Initiatives supported by GAD are in a report into a project to improve public finances. The Balance Sheet Review identified opportunities for reforms....

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£4.6 billion in new lockdown grants to support businesses and protect jobs

Tuesday, 05 January 2021 - 09:00 HM Treasury News Story

Businesses in the retail, hospitality and leisure sectors are to receive a one-off grant worth up to £9,000, the Chancellor has announced....

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The Attorney General appoints Oliver Glasgow QC as First Senior Treasury Counsel

Tuesday, 05 January 2021 - 00:15 Attorney General's Office News Story

Oliver Glasgow QC has been appointed as First Senior Treasury Counsel...

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Change of British High Commissioner to India: Alex Ellis

Tuesday, 05 January 2021 - 00:00 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Press Release

Mr Alex Ellis CMG has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Republic of India....

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Prime Minister announces national lockdown

Monday, 04 January 2021 - 22:31 Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street Press Release

The Prime Minister has announced a national lockdown and instructed people to stay at home to control the virus, protect the NHS and save lives....

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Prime Minister's address to the nation: 4 January 2021

Monday, 04 January 2021 - 21:45 Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street Speech

Prime Minister Boris Johnson's address to the nation on coronavirus on 4 January 2021....

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Improvements to Ironbridge flood defences reduce risk of flooding

Monday, 04 January 2021 - 21:06 Environment Agency News Story

Improvements make the World Heritage Site in Shropshire even more resilient to flooding...

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