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Vacancy for a Business Support Officer

Thursday, 26 February 2026 - 11:21 Marine Accident Investigation Branch News Story

We are seeking a Business Support Officer to join our Southampton-based office....

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Tackling the youth justice system’s persistent challenges

Thursday, 26 February 2026 - 11:02 Youth Justice Board for England and Wales News Story

Phil Bowen, new Youth Justice Board (YJB) Interim Chair, says children with complex needs face a postcode lottery. He argues evidence-led decisions are key to closing the gap and fairness....

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UN Human Rights Council 61: UK Statement for the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on Afghanistan

Thursday, 26 February 2026 - 10:39 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Speech

UK Statement for the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on Afghanistan. Delivered by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders....

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Presentation by the President of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 26 February 2026 - 10:13 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Speech

Ambassador Holland commends Deputy Prime Minister Mihail Pop?oi for Moldova’s democratic reforms and resilience in the face of Russian hybrid threats, emphasising the UK’s continued support for its Eu...

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Government cuts cyber attack fix times by 84% and launches new profession to protect public services

Thursday, 26 February 2026 - 09:56 Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Press Release

The government has launched a new vulnerability monitoring service (VMS) to reduce cyber risks and speed up fixes, and a new Cyber Profession to build long-term resilience across public services....

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Reimagining competition: the role of modern competition policy in an uncertain world

Thursday, 26 February 2026 - 09:35 Competition and Markets Authority Speech

A speech by Sarah Cardell, the CMA’s Chief Executive, delivered at The Economist’s Antitrust Summit 2026....

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Draft Treaty published to secure Gibraltar’s economic future and protect British sovereignty

Thursday, 26 February 2026 - 09:34 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Press Release

UK has published a draft Treaty on Gibraltar, alongside the EU, which will protect sovereignty, UK military autonomy and secure Gibraltar’s economic future....

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RSH publishes its quarterly survey for Q3 October to December 2025

Thursday, 26 February 2026 - 09:30 Regulator of Social Housing Press Release

Investment in the sector remains robust, with landlords able to access the funding needed to support investment in new and existing homes ...

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Dr Ros Rivaz appointed as new Chair of Companies House

Thursday, 26 February 2026 - 09:30 Department for Business and Trade Press Release

Ministers confirm that Dr Ros Rivaz will take on the role from 1 March....

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TV presenter Alexander Armstrong teams up with the CMA to champion clear pricing

Thursday, 26 February 2026 - 09:01 Competition and Markets Authority Press Release

A new online campaign is helping businesses in the UK make their pricing clearer – and avoid legal pitfalls....

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One IPO Patents Service: what to expect ahead of public launch

Thursday, 26 February 2026 - 09:00 Intellectual Property Office News Story

We are approaching the public launch of the One IPO Patents Service. Here are the updates you need to know....

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New drone factory opens in Suffolk to boost Ukraine's Armed Forces against Russia's war

Thursday, 26 February 2026 - 00:01 Ministry of Defence Press Release

Ukraine’s Armed Forces will be able to better defend itself against Russia’s brutal attacks. ...

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Over £50 million pumped into the fight to tackle homelessness

Thursday, 26 February 2026 - 00:01 Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government Press Release

Two new funds to tackle homelessness head-on and help deliver on the national target to halve long?term rough sleeping by the end of this Parliament....

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The UK strongly supports MINUSCA and its vital role in protecting civilians in the Central African Republic: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 25 February 2026 - 19:53 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Speech

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

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Landmark bill to deliver swifter justice for victims

Wednesday, 25 February 2026 - 18:06 Ministry of Justice Press Release

Faster and fairer justice for victims is at the heart of the Courts and Tribunals bill...

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New laws to protect victims of ‘honour’ based abuse

Wednesday, 25 February 2026 - 16:47 Home Office News Story

Government takes decisive action by rapidly introducing a new legal definition for ‘honour’- based abuse. ...

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MHRA patient safety essay competition 2025

Wednesday, 25 February 2026 - 16:19 Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency Press Release

The MHRA invited the next generation of doctors to explore how genetics could improve prescribing and patient safety in the UK....

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We will try to defend human dignity wherever it is threatened: statement by UK Minister for Human Rights

Wednesday, 25 February 2026 - 15:41 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Speech

Statement by Chris Elmore MP, Minister for Multilateral, Human Rights, Latin America and the Caribbean, at the UN Human Rights Council High-Level Week....

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Government cracks down on unsafe and unregulated building products in response to Grenfell Tower tragedy

Wednesday, 25 February 2026 - 15:22 Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government Press Release

Major proposals to strengthen the construction products used in buildings across the country have been published today in a crackdown on unregulated practices....

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Thursday, 19 March 2026 | Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

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Thursday, 19 March 2026 | Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

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