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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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Cardiff's biggest ever jobs fair sees thousands of young people connect with local employers 

Friday, 15 May 2026 - 11:44 Department for Work and Pensions Press Release

Wider youth employment support, backed by £2.5 billion which will ensure every young person is able to earn or learn. ...

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Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister address to the FDA union

Friday, 15 May 2026 - 11:04 Cabinet Office Speech

Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister address to the FDA union...

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CMA conditionally clears Getty merger with Shutterstock

Friday, 15 May 2026 - 11:01 Competition and Markets Authority Press Release

CMA independent inquiry group concludes deal can proceed if Shutterstock sells its editorial business...

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Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to North Macedonia: Maya Sivagnanam

Friday, 15 May 2026 - 11:00 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Press Release

Ms Maya Sivagnanam has been appointed His Majesty's Ambassador to the Republic of North Macedonia in succession to Mr Matthew Lawson....

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Politics or Hollywood?

Friday, 15 May 2026 - 11:00 Competition and Markets Authority Speech

A keynote speech by Jessica Lennard, CMA Chief Strategy & External Affairs Officer, delivered at the W@CompetitionUK and SuperWomen of Colour event. ...

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PM: "We're in a fight for the soul of this country" as more extremists blocked from coming to the UK ahead of Unite the Kingdom March

Friday, 15 May 2026 - 10:37 Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street Press Release

Eleven foreign far-right agitators intent on coming to the UK to spew their extremist views have been blocked from entering the country, as the Prime Minister takes action to protect British communiti...

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British based firms lead the way for Apache helicopter support drones

Friday, 15 May 2026 - 09:53 Ministry of Defence Press Release

Drones which will accompany the Army’s Apache helicopters are receiving £10 million investment today as the programme reaches a new milestone....

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New regulations are now in force

Friday, 15 May 2026 - 09:09 Marine Accident Investigation Branch News Story

The Merchant Shipping (Accident Reporting and Investigation) Regulations 2026....

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UK support is huge step forward for international fishing safety

Friday, 15 May 2026 - 09:00 Maritime and Coastguard Agency Press Release

The UK Government is proud to be backing the first global agreement on fishing safety....

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Government to transform mental health care with new strategy

Friday, 15 May 2026 - 08:40 Department of Health and Social Care Press Release

New mental health strategy will transform care in England and drive shift from crisis intervention to preventative care....

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Major shift in government evaluation as Magenta Book is updated

Friday, 15 May 2026 - 08:36 Evaluation Task Force News Story

The Evaluation Task Force has released the 2026 update to the Magenta Book, the government’s central guidance on evaluation. As the most significant revision in government evaluation standards since 2...

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