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Vote for your most iconic UK trade mark

Monday, 05 January 2026 - 13:43 Intellectual Property Office News Story

The UK’s trade mark registry (where you register your trade marks) was 150 years old on 1 January 2026. ...

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Update: Prax Lindsey Oil Refinery Limited (and associated companies)

Monday, 05 January 2026 - 11:55 The Insolvency Service News Story

The Official Receiver has announced the successful bidder – Phillips 66 Limited – for the site in Lincolnshire....

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MHRA welcomes Professor Jacob George as he starts Chief Medical and Scientific Officer role

Monday, 05 January 2026 - 11:24 Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency Press Release

In this new role, Professor George will lead the Agency’s science strategy and will oversee the MHRA’s scientific, research and innovation activities. ...

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Launch of New Veterinary Medicines Packaging Surveillance Scheme

Monday, 05 January 2026 - 09:38 Veterinary Medicines Directorate News Story

VMD introduces new surveillance scheme and updates mock-up assessment requirements to streamline regulation whilst maintaining standards. ...

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CSOC personnel recognised in New Year’s Honours List 2026

Monday, 05 January 2026 - 09:03 Cyber & Specialist Operations Command News Story

Past and present members of Cyber & Specialist Operations Command (CSOC) have been recognised in His Majesty, King Charles’ New Year’s Honours List 2026 for their services to defence....

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We’re hiring – looking for scientific experts for high profile roles

Monday, 05 January 2026 - 08:38 Government Office for Science News Story

Opportunities for scientific experts to join the government and put science advice at the heart of decision making....

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Foreign Secretary Statement to the House on Venezuela

Monday, 05 January 2026 - 00:00 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Speech

Foreign Secretary statement to the House of Commons regarding Venezuela....

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5.65 million still to file as the Self Assessment deadline looms

Monday, 05 January 2026 - 00:00 HM Revenue & Customs Press Release

Millions of taxpayers have less than one month to file their Self Assessment tax return....

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New Maritime and Coastguard Agency non executive directors appointed

Monday, 05 January 2026 - 00:00 Maritime and Coastguard Agency Press Release

The NEDs will join the MCA Board to provide challenge and support to the agency, overseeing strategy and operational performance....

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Landmark junk food ad ban to protect kids' health

Monday, 05 January 2026 - 00:00 Department of Health and Social Care Press Release

Children will be protected from exposure to junk food ads under new regulations, in a bid to tackle childhood obesity....

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Strikes on Daesh

Saturday, 03 January 2026 - 22:19 Ministry of Defence News Story

Royal Air Force aircraft have completed successful strikes against Daesh in a joint operation with France....

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PM statement on Venezuela: 3 January 2026

Saturday, 03 January 2026 - 19:59 Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street Press Release

Prime Minister Keir Starmer's statement on Venezuela....

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PM call with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine: 3 January 2026

Saturday, 03 January 2026 - 12:02 Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street Press Release

The Prime Minister spoke to the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, this morning....

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Thousands of new magistrates wanted in 2026 as Government launches national recruitment campaign

Saturday, 03 January 2026 - 11:16 Ministry of Justice Press Release

Thousands of ordinary people from all walks of life are being called on by the Government today (3 January) to volunteer their time to delivering justice by becoming a magistrate. ...

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MHRA approves zapomeran (Kostaive) mRNA COVID 19 vaccine

Friday, 02 January 2026 - 13:37 Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency Press Release

As with any medicine, the MHRA will keep the safety and effectiveness of zapomeran under close review....

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Richard Turfitt Awarded OBE for Services to Road Safety and Justice in New Year Honours

Friday, 02 January 2026 - 09:00 Traffic Commissioners for Great Britain Press Release

The Traffic Commissioners for Great Britain are delighted to acknowledge the appointment of Richard Turfitt as an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the King’s New Year Honours list, ...

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Black cabs backed with fairer tax system

Friday, 02 January 2026 - 00:01 HM Treasury News Story

Today (Friday 2 January) online mini cab firms have been barred from illegitimately using a niche scheme to avoid tax....

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Compliance drive for ports and marine facilities launches across UK

Friday, 02 January 2026 - 00:00 Maritime and Coastguard Agency Press Release

A proactive opportunity for all ports and marine facilities to review, assess, and demonstrate proportional alignment with the code....

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Business investment boosted with new tax relief taking effect today

Thursday, 01 January 2026 - 00:01 HM Treasury News Story

Businesses to receive boost to investment as a new first-year allowance takes effect today (Thursday 1 January), as the government continues its drive to make Britain the best place to do business....

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PM call with President Trump of the United States: 8 Jan 2026

Thursday, 08 January 2026 | Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

PM call with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte: 8 January 2026

Thursday, 08 January 2026 | Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

Bluetongue: latest situation

Thursday, 08 January 2026 | Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

MHRA strengthening dependency and addiction warnings on medicines used to treat pain, anxiety, and insomnia

Thursday, 08 January 2026 | Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency

SFO returns £400,000 to victims of global email fraud

Thursday, 08 January 2026 | Serious Fraud Office

Government to introduce academy trust inspections

Thursday, 08 January 2026 | Department for Education

Amber cold-health alert expanded to all regions of England

Thursday, 08 January 2026 | UK Health Security Agency

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