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New parents urged to claim Child Benefit for their baby now

Monday, 18 May 2026 HM Revenue & Customs

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Professor Joann Rhodes: The Rules Need to Bend – Why Flexible Policies and Real Partnership are the Keys to unlocking Life Sciences Potential

Professor Joann Rhodes: The Rules Need to Bend – Why Flexible Policies and Real Partnership are the Keys to unlocking Life Sciences Potential

Monday, 18 May 2026 - 09:27 Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency News Story

Innovation doesn’t wait for the rules to catch up. The question is whether we can build a system agile and flexible enough to keep pace....

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Youth Justice overhaul to keep streets safer

Youth Justice overhaul to keep streets safer

Monday, 18 May 2026 - 09:19 Ministry of Justice Press Release

Children and young people will get earlier support to steer them away from crime under a major overhaul of the youth justice system unveiled by the Government today (Monday 18 May)....

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Have your say on proposed change to permit at Hinkley Point C

Have your say on proposed change to permit at Hinkley Point C

Monday, 18 May 2026 - 08:35 Environment Agency News Story

The new combustion permit regulates the diesel backup generators, and improves the site’s resilience in the case of a power cut....

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Seven year ban for cleaning director who used Atherton scheme and transferred almost £200,000 to new company

Seven year ban for cleaning director who used Atherton scheme and transferred almost £200,000 to new company

Monday, 18 May 2026 - 08:27 The Insolvency Service Press Release

He accessed the company’s account when he was no longer director...

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UK Armed Forces salute 250 years of American independence with US celebrations

UK Armed Forces salute 250 years of American independence with US celebrations

Monday, 18 May 2026 - 08:12 Ministry of Defence News Story

Red Arrows set to tour the United States this summer to support 250th anniversary celebrations ...

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VMD launches new online contact form today

VMD launches new online contact form today

Monday, 18 May 2026 - 08:00 Veterinary Medicines Directorate News Story

The form will become the main route for contacting the VMD....

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New reforms to stop waste criminals from exploiting loopholes

New reforms to stop waste criminals from exploiting loopholes

Sunday, 17 May 2026 - 23:01 Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs Press Release

Stricter background checks to be introduced for waste carriers ...

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UK deploys new low cost anti drone system in the Middle East

UK deploys new low cost anti drone system in the Middle East

Saturday, 16 May 2026 - 23:01 Ministry of Defence Press Release

British citizens and regional partners will be better protected against drone attacks as the Royal Air Force deploys a new low-cost anti-drone weapon on operations in the Middle East. ...

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First Olympics in the North of England in government’s sights alongside stadium regeneration push

First Olympics in the North of England in government’s sights alongside stadium regeneration push

Saturday, 16 May 2026 - 23:01 Department for Culture, Media and Sport Press Release

Initial strategic assessment commissioned into potential bid for Olympic and Paralympic Games in the North of England in the 2040s ...

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The crisis in the Strait of Hormuz has triggered challenges across the world: UK statement at the UN Economic and Social Council

The crisis in the Strait of Hormuz has triggered challenges across the world: UK statement at the UN Economic and Social Council

Friday, 15 May 2026 - 20:32 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Speech

Statement by Helen King, UK Ambassador to ECOSOC, at the UN Economic and Social Council meeting on Safeguarding energy and supply flows: Supporting global development through international cooperation...

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MHRA approves beremagene geperpavec (Vyjuvek) for the treatment of dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa

MHRA approves beremagene geperpavec (Vyjuvek) for the treatment of dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa

Friday, 15 May 2026 - 18:09 Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency Press Release

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

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Environment Agency issues Angus Fire permit variation  

Environment Agency issues Angus Fire permit variation  

Friday, 15 May 2026 - 15:37 Environment Agency Press Release

The Environment Agency has issued an environmental permit variation to Angus Fire Limited in High Bentham, North Yorkshire....

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Adults locked out of learning to access education with new reform

Adults locked out of learning to access education with new reform

Friday, 15 May 2026 - 15:08 Department for Education Press Release

Government announces first 130 universities and colleges approved to offer new bite-sized courses, with applications opening this September....

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The UK will continue to work with partners to deliver a more peaceful and prosperous future for the Syrian people: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK will continue to work with partners to deliver a more peaceful and prosperous future for the Syrian people: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Friday, 15 May 2026 - 14:55 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Speech

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Syria....

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Farmer fined after pollution kills a thousand fish

Farmer fined after pollution kills a thousand fish

Friday, 15 May 2026 - 14:47 Environment Agency News Story

Protected salmon and trout died in the pollution incident, and the watercourse was still impacted two years later....

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Windrush celebrations backed with £500,000 for communities

Windrush celebrations backed with £500,000 for communities

Friday, 15 May 2026 - 14:02 Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government Press Release

Activities will place communities at the heart of Windrush Day 2026 as nation continues to celebrate and commemorate the Windrush generation...

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Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Colombia: Louise de Sousa

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Colombia: Louise de Sousa

Friday, 15 May 2026 - 14:00 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Press Release

Mrs Louise de Sousa has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Colombia, in succession to Mr George Hodgson....

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Appointment of Mo Baines as Lead Non Executive Director

Appointment of Mo Baines as Lead Non Executive Director

Friday, 15 May 2026 - 13:42 Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government News Story

Mo Baines has been appointed as Lead Non-Executive Director for the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government...

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Better patient care as NHS set to introduce single patient record

Better patient care as NHS set to introduce single patient record

Friday, 15 May 2026 - 11:54 Department of Health and Social Care Press Release

Safer and faster care for patients as NHS set to introduce single patient record and cut bureaucracy....

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Department for Business and Trade UK to secure critical minerals boosting economic resilience and cutting reliance on imports

Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government Crack down on dangerous rented homes as new £7k fines kick in

UK Health Security Agency UKHSA issues amber and yellow heat-health alerts across England

Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government Government strengthens wildfire resilience heading into summer

Ministry of Justice World Cup booze ban for 7,300 offenders thanks to crime-cutting alcohol tags 

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Action on Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict is strengthened as new Special Envoy Appointed

Government Legal Department GLD sets out 2026-27 plans to support government priorities

Ministry of Justice Court and tribunal fees: updates from July 2026

The Charity Commission Charity regulator appoints interim managers to international aid charity amidst ongoing investigation

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