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Councils urged to crush more fly tippers’ vehicles

Wednesday, 25 February 2026 - 14:34 Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs Press Release

New government guidance outlines how offenders’ vehicles should be searched, seized and destroyed...

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GAD sets up new pension scheme working group

Wednesday, 25 February 2026 - 14:15 Government Actuary's Department News Story

The Government Actuary’s Department has set up a Public Sector Defined Contribution Pension Scheme working group....

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UK reaffirms commitment to humane treatment of POWs and accountability of Russia in Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE

Wednesday, 25 February 2026 - 13:52 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Speech

Ambassador Neil Holland reaffirms the UK’s commitment to the humane treatment of prisoners of war, highlighting the IHL obligations, improving oversight mechanisms, and the training of personnel deplo...

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UK honours Ukrainian resilience on 4th anniversary of Russia’s illegal war: UK Statement to the OSCE

Wednesday, 25 February 2026 - 13:03 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Speech

UK Senior Military Advisor, Lt Col Joby Rimmer hails Ukraine’s extraordinary resilience - defending its territory and protecting civilians to withstand relentless drone and missile barrages - as he co...

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Regulator launches a statutory inquiry into William Blake House Northants

Wednesday, 25 February 2026 - 13:00 The Charity Commission Press Release

The Charity Commission, the regulator of charities in England and Wales, has launched a formal investigation into William Blake House Northants (registered charity number: 1089471). ...

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Funding boost to support patients to stay in and return to work

Wednesday, 25 February 2026 - 12:11 Department of Health and Social Care Press Release

Patients will receive better support to help them stay in and get back to work in areas of high economic inactivity....

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MHRA disrupts second manufacturing facility suspected to be involved in the manufacture of illegal weight loss medicines in latest blow to criminal network

Wednesday, 25 February 2026 - 11:26 Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency Press Release

Officers from the MHRA's Criminal Enforcement Unit (CEU) have raided two separate premises as part of an ongoing investigation into an organised criminal network involved in the manufacture and sale o...

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Fish return to Cullompton ponds thanks to rod licence money

Wednesday, 25 February 2026 - 11:24 Environment Agency Press Release

A fresh lease of life – and fish – have been given to ponds in Devon thanks to local anglers, the Duchy of Cornwall and the Environment Agency. ...

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SFO set to secure £280,000 from convicted fraudster David Ames

Wednesday, 25 February 2026 - 11:22 Serious Fraud Office Press Release

The SFO has secured its first recovery order against David Ames, who defrauded thousands through the Harlequin timeshare scheme....

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Foot and Mouth disease detected in Cyprus

Wednesday, 25 February 2026 - 11:18 Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs Press Release

Foot and mouth disease has been detected in Cyprus....

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Arrests made in multi million pound waste fraud case

Wednesday, 25 February 2026 - 11:04 Environment Agency Press Release

Dawn arrests in Cornish town as part of Environment Agency investigation....

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Ukrainians to receive greater certainty about their futures

Wednesday, 25 February 2026 - 10:44 Home Office News Story

Ukrainians fleeing Russia’s invasion will now have 3 times as long to renew their stay. ...

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Mine water by product unlocks city centre brownfield site

Wednesday, 25 February 2026 - 10:35 Mining Remediation Authority Press Release

Ochre from mine water treatment is being used to stabilise contaminated soil at a former lead works in Chester, making way for 126 new homes....

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Developers selected to transform two former hotbeds of Sheffield industry into thriving new neighbourhoods with up to 1,300 new homes

Wednesday, 25 February 2026 - 10:30 Homes England Press Release

Capital&Centric and Great Places to jointly regenerate Furnace Hill, while igloo Regeneration to lead transformation of Neepsend....

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Sir Kevan Collins appointed as Delivery Adviser to the Secretary of State for Education

Wednesday, 25 February 2026 - 10:19 Department for Education Press Release

New Delivery Adviser role to support Schools White Paper delivery, with a focus on SEND reform and local authority engagement. ...

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Support for clients of PM Law

Wednesday, 25 February 2026 - 09:37 HM Land Registry News Story

HM Land Registry to help conveyancers and home buyers following the sudden closure of PM Law, on 2 February 2026....

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Three councils fail to meet RSH’s consumer standards

Wednesday, 25 February 2026 - 09:30 Regulator of Social Housing Press Release

Runnymede Borough Council received a C4 rating and both City of London Corporation and Rugby Borough Council received C3 gradings. ...

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Minister gives stamp of approval to protecting Post Office network

Wednesday, 25 February 2026 - 09:30 Department for Business and Trade Press Release

Government response to the Post Office Green Paper published today by Ministers, confirming that the minimum branch requirement will be maintained....

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Civic head of Shetland Islands Council banned as company director over unpaid taxes

Wednesday, 25 February 2026 - 09:14 The Insolvency Service Press Release

Director disqualification for council convener...

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