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Baroness Chapman's speech at the Global Partnerships Conference: 19 May 2026

Tuesday, 19 May 2026 - 09:44 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Speech

Opening speech by Baroness Chapman at the Global Partnerships Conference...

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‘Appalling’ director banned for maximum 15 years after securing Covid loan for company which never traded

Tuesday, 19 May 2026 - 09:14 The Insolvency Service Press Release

South London director disqualified for Bounce Back Loan abuse...

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Companies House sets out priorities for the business year

Tuesday, 19 May 2026 - 09:07 Companies House News Story

The agency’s business plan 2026 to 2027 marks a key step in its transformation, strengthening its position as a trusted guardian of corporate data. ...

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UK plays leading role as landmark mission launches to unlock secrets of Earth’s magnetic shield

Tuesday, 19 May 2026 - 08:39 UK Space Agency Press Release

UK scientists and companies are at the heart of a pioneering mission, launched into orbit today, that will transform our understanding of how Earth is protected from the Sun. ...

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Packed with potential: Cheshire packaging firm seals £4 million deal backed by UKEF 

Tuesday, 19 May 2026 - 08:30 UK Export Finance Press Release

Government guarantees unlock working capital to fulfil major export contract....

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Homes England achieves highest number of completions since 2020 as new era of housing and regeneration delivery hits the ground running

Tuesday, 19 May 2026 - 08:18 Homes England Press Release

Government agency surpasses number of starts, completions and land unlocked compared to previous year and exceeds two of three 2025/26 key targets....

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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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