Chancellor Rachel Reeves statement to Parliament

Thursday, 21 May 2026 HM Treasury

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 are taking to support families and businesses with the Cost of Living....

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Change of UK Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York: Sarah MacIntosh

Thursday, 21 May 2026 - 12:00 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Press Release

Dame Sarah MacIntosh DCMG has been appointed UK Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations at New York....

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Government steps in to back long term resilience of UK’s chemicals and ceramics industries

Thursday, 21 May 2026 - 11:51 Department for Business and Trade Press Release

The Government has announced new funding packages for the ceramics and chemicals sectors, worth £120 million and £350 million respectively....

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Great British Summer Savings 2026: Family activities VAT relief fact sheet

Thursday, 21 May 2026 - 11:43 HM Treasury News Story

From 25 June to 1 September 2026 the Government is introducing a temporary reduced rate of VAT on children's menu meals in restaurants and family leisure activities over the summer period, cutting VAT...

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Great British Summer Savings: VAT slashed to save families money on days out

Thursday, 21 May 2026 - 11:33 HM Treasury Press Release

Families will enjoy discounted attractions and meals out this summer, with the launch of the government’s Great British Summer Savings scheme to help people enjoy day out for less....

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International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia, May 2026: Joint Statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 21 May 2026 - 11:01 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Speech

The UK and likeminded participating States reaffirm their commitment to equality, non discrimination and the human rights of LGBT+ people and call on participating States to uphold OSCE commitments. ...

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Train overspeeding at Trowell

Thursday, 21 May 2026 - 10:55 Rail Accident Investigation Branch News Story

Investigation into a train overspeeding at Trowell, Nottinghamshire, 4 May 2026. ...

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Address by the Deputy Prime Minister for Reintegration of the Republic of Moldova: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 21 May 2026 - 10:40 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Speech

The UK thanks Deputy Prime Minister Chiveri for his remarks to the Permanent Council, welcomes the resumption of in person 1+1 meetings between Chief Negotiators, and encourages Chisinau and Tiraspol ...

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Statement: Summoning the Israeli Chargé d’Affaires

Thursday, 21 May 2026 - 10:38 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Press Release

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has today summoned the Israeli Chargé d’Affaires to the United Kingdom...

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Pollack overfishing punished – MMO prosecution

Thursday, 21 May 2026 - 10:21 Marine Management Organisation News Story

The owners and masters of two under-10 metre fishing vessels have been fined a total of £12,375 in two prosecutions for exceeding their monthly pollack quota brought by the Marine Management Organisat...

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Romsey flood alleviation scheme strengthened with new defences

Thursday, 21 May 2026 - 10:19 Environment Agency News Story

The Environment Agency has raised the height of Stockbridge Road near Timsbury and added a permanent, demountable defence where weed cuttings are caught....

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CMA proposes to accept remedies in care home deal

Thursday, 21 May 2026 - 10:00 Competition and Markets Authority Press Release

The CMA’s initial investigation into Welltower’s purchase of UK care homes found competition concerns in 30 local areas...

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Top Benefits of the UK Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) FTA

Thursday, 21 May 2026 - 09:33 Department for Business and Trade News Story

Top Benefits of the UK-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Free Trade Agreement ...

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Russia rejects peace efforts with intensified aerial attacks: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 21 May 2026 - 09:33 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Speech

The UK condemns Russia’s escalating attacks on Ukrainian civilians following Ukraine’s good faith ceasefire offer. Credible peace requires restraint and constructive engagement, not intensified violen...

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New offshore wind environmental protection powering homes

Thursday, 21 May 2026 - 09:32 Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs Press Release

New reforms taking effect today will speed up offshore wind development while expanding targeted environmental compensation options to support nature recovery....

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Expansion of restorative pilot across England and Wales

Thursday, 21 May 2026 - 09:30 Youth Justice Board for England and Wales Press Release

A national pilot exploring how restorative approaches can be delivered effectively for children across England and Wales is being expanded thanks to the agreement of multi-year funding....

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AAIB Report: Leonardo AW139, G CIMU

Thursday, 21 May 2026 - 09:03 Air Accidents Investigation Branch News Story

Leonardo AW139 (G-CIMU), Tail rotor duplex bearing failure, Norwich Airport, 13 June 2022...

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Companies House and Intellectual Property Office (IPO) join forces to warn about unsolicited payment requests

Thursday, 21 May 2026 - 09:00 Companies House News Story

Companies House and IPO warn businesses about unsolicited payment requests and how to identify them....

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Wilaya report and safety flyer published

Thursday, 21 May 2026 - 09:00 Marine Accident Investigation Branch News Story

Man overboard from a potting vessel 1 nautical mile north of Jack Sound, Pembrokeshire, Wales, with the loss of 1 life....

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Report 06/2026: Collision between a passenger train and an agricultural trailer at Nordan Farm user worked crossing

Thursday, 21 May 2026 - 08:59 Rail Accident Investigation Branch News Story

RAIB has today released its report into a collision between a passenger train and an agricultural trailer at Nordan Farm user worked crossing, near Leominster, Herefordshire, 22 May 2025....

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