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Maternity Adviser to champion safer care for mothers and babies

Tuesday, 19 May 2026 - 07:38 Department of Health and Social Care Press Release

Michelle Welsh MP appointed as the government's first Maternity Adviser....

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Foreign Secretary warns the world cannot wait any longer to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, as food security crisis looms for countries already on the edge

Tuesday, 19 May 2026 - 06:06 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Press Release

Foreign Secretary warns the world cannot wait any longer to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, as food security crisis looms for countries already on the edge...

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Football charity trustees "let down players" after £2.5m is recovered by regulator

Monday, 18 May 2026 - 23:02 The Charity Commission Press Release

In a highly critical report published today (19 May 2026), the Charity Commission's inquiry finds serious mismanagement at the Players Foundation (previously known as the Professional Footballers’ Ass...

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Largest crackdown on late payments in over 25 years as landmark Bill enters Parliament

Monday, 18 May 2026 - 23:01 Department for Business and Trade Press Release

Ministers announce the introduction of legislation to tackle late payments and protect small businesses....

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Britain is undersaving for retirement warns Pensions Commission

Monday, 18 May 2026 - 23:01 Department for Work and Pensions Press Release

The Pensions Commission has today (19 May) published its interim report on the state of retirement saving in the UK, setting out the key challenges facing the current system and where it will focus it...

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Government turning the tide for young people in the Midlands with jobs backing from Severn Trent

Monday, 18 May 2026 - 23:01 Department for Work and Pensions Press Release

Young people across the East and West Midlands will have more work opportunities as Severn Trent becomes the latest backer of a government drive to tackle youth unemployment, pledging 400 roles in the...

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Huge recruitment boost to tackle backlog in vital disability work scheme

Monday, 18 May 2026 - 23:01 Department for Work and Pensions Press Release

Tens of thousands of disabled people needing support to move into or stay in work will have their claims processed quicker, thanks to action taken by the Department for Work and Pensions....

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Largest ever UK business delegation to the US launches Greater Together Los Angeles

Monday, 18 May 2026 - 20:04 Cabinet Office Press Release

The Secretary of State for Culture, Lisa Nandy and Minister for Economic Transformation, Blair McDougall, will today lead a delegation of 250+ strong business and cultural leaders to the US to drive e...

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PM to showcase how economic plan and trade deals deliver for working people

Monday, 18 May 2026 - 16:05 Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street Press Release

The Prime Minister is hosting a reception in Downing Street today (Monday 18 May), bringing together employers, workers and apprentices to demonstrate how strengthening Britain’s ties abroad is delive...

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New appointment to the Committee on Fuel Poverty

Monday, 18 May 2026 - 15:43 Committee on Fuel Poverty News Story

A new member has joined the Committee on Fuel Poverty....

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Commander CSOC Commendations May 2026

Monday, 18 May 2026 - 14:32 Cyber & Specialist Operations Command News Story

On Friday 15 May, personnel and teams from across Cyber & Specialist Operations Command (CSOC) came together at Admiralty House to receive their Commander’s Commendation from General Sir Rob Magowan....

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Homes England backs Homes for Nature initiative to help drive sector wide impact for environmental sustainability

Monday, 18 May 2026 - 12:53 Homes England Press Release

The government’s housing and regeneration agency champions need for thriving places and new homes that support the natural environment. ...

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Maritime and Coastguard Agency launches Yacht Unlimited Certificate of Competency

Monday, 18 May 2026 - 11:46 Maritime and Coastguard Agency Press Release

New certification opens safe and professional pathway for careers in large yacht sector....

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Banking reforms to boost investment by billions for British businesses

Monday, 18 May 2026 - 11:14 HM Treasury Press Release

British businesses stand to benefit from billions in fresh financing being unlocked through reforms to the bank ring-fencing regime...

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Consumer Credit Act reformed to protect consumers and support modern finance

Monday, 18 May 2026 - 10:42 HM Treasury News Story

The government will modernise the Consumer Credit Act for the first time in over 50 years, giving consumers clearer information and firms the flexibility to innovate....

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Education Secretary speech at Education World Forum

Monday, 18 May 2026 - 10:27 Department for Education Speech

In her speech, Bridget Phillipson called on global leaders to join an International Alliance to deliver opportunity for all children with SEND....

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New international alliance to support children with SEND

Monday, 18 May 2026 - 10:27 Department for Education Press Release

Education Secretary calls on global leaders to join International Alliance to deliver opportunity for all children with SEND. ...

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Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Mongolia: Edwin Samuel

Monday, 18 May 2026 - 10:09 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office News Story

Mr Edwin Samuel has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to Mongolia....

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Three Hundreds of Chiltern

Monday, 18 May 2026 - 10:06 HM Treasury News Story

The Chancellor of the Exchequer has this day appointed Joshua Cameron Simons to be Steward and Bailiff of the Three Hundreds of Chiltern....

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