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Reynolds: Farmers central to Britain’s food security, rural economy and countryside

Thursday, 18 December 2025 - 09:00 Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs Press Release

New Board will put farming at the heart of government decision making and back growth for British farmers...

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Mental Health Bill receives Royal Assent, revolutionising care

Thursday, 18 December 2025 - 00:00 Department of Health and Social Care Press Release

The Mental Health Bill has received Royal Assent to modernise outdated mental health laws and improve care for seriously ill patients....

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Unlimited fines for dog attacks on farm animals

Thursday, 18 December 2025 - 00:00 Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs Press Release

New law strengthening protections for sheep, cows and other farm animals....

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MHRA seeks input on AI regulation at ‘pivotal moment’ for healthcare

Thursday, 18 December 2025 - 00:00 Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency Press Release

National Commission is seeking evidence to shape regulation of AI in healthcare and support the UK’s ambition for a world-leading, AI-enabled NHS ...

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New laws?bring?the world of work into the 21st?century

Thursday, 18 December 2025 - 00:00 Department for Business and Trade Press Release

Over 15 million people across the UK are expected to benefit as the Employment Rights Act receives Royal Assent....

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DVLA opening hours: Christmas and New Year 2025

Thursday, 18 December 2025 - 00:00 Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency News Story

Opening times for DVLA's contact centre over Christmas and the New Year....

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Significant funding boost for police to keep streets safe

Thursday, 18 December 2025 - 00:00 Home Office News Story

Forces will receive up to £19.5 billion next year to help drive out crime and antisocial behaviour from town centres....

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Cornwall man given suspended sentence for running illegal site

Thursday, 18 December 2025 - 00:00 Environment Agency News Story

Treve Young was sentenced to 22 weeks imprisonment suspended for 18 months and ordered to complete 100 hours unpaid work....

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Homes England appoints new executive regional leaders to strengthen collaboration and boost tailored housing and regeneration delivery across the country

Thursday, 18 December 2025 - 00:00 Homes England News Story

Government’s housing and regeneration Agency confirms appointments in latest progress milestone towards mobilising new Strategic Plan and new regional operating model, which will work hand-in-hand wit...

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Landmark Planning and Infrastructure Bill becomes law

Thursday, 18 December 2025 - 00:00 Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government Press Release

The government's landmark Planning and Infrastructure Bill has received Royal Assent today. ...

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UK cracks down on Russian oil sector as revenues plummet 

Thursday, 18 December 2025 - 00:00 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Press Release

UK announces 24 new sanctions against Russian energy and military supply chain targets....

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Operation RESOLUTE: Arrest made related to qualification fraud

Wednesday, 17 December 2025 - 17:22 Security Industry Authority Press Release

A 37-year-old man from the Manchester area has been arrested as part of a Security Industry Authority (SIA) investigation into suspected qualification fraud....

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Alan Milburn calls for a 'movement' to address lost generation of young people not earning or learning as investigation opens

Wednesday, 17 December 2025 - 16:40 Department for Work and Pensions Press Release

Former Heath Secretary Alan Milburn has today launched his groundbreaking investigation into the causes of record unemployment and inactivity among 16 to 24 year olds with a call for young people and ...

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Five Estuaries Offshore Wind Farm development consent decision announced

Wednesday, 17 December 2025 - 16:27 Planning Inspectorate Press Release

The Five Estuaries Offshore Wind Farm application has today been granted development consent by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero....

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G7 Foreign Ministers' Statement on the Jimmy Lai verdict in Hong Kong

Wednesday, 17 December 2025 - 16:24 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Press Release

Joint Statement from the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK, the USA and the High Representative of the EU....

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£78bn for councils in turning point settlement to cut deprivation

Wednesday, 17 December 2025 - 15:08 Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government Press Release

The funding injection is aimed at restoring pride, and councils will have more resources available to bring back libraries, youth services and community hubs.  ...

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Dangerous driver who killed teens has sentence extended

Wednesday, 17 December 2025 - 15:07 Attorney General's Office Press Release

A dangerous driver who collided with another vehicle before killing two teenagers had her sentence extended after the Solicitor General intervened. ...

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Successful crackdown on illegal waste carriers in East Anglia

Wednesday, 17 December 2025 - 14:30 Environment Agency Press Release

Communities are better protected from illegal waste operators following a successful year of roadside checks by the Environment Agency, police and partners. ...

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The UK and Canada agree to work together to improve regulatory efficiency for animal vaccines

Wednesday, 17 December 2025 - 14:30 Veterinary Medicines Directorate News Story

UK and Canadian regulatory authorities have signed an agreement to enhance collaboration and improve access to animal vaccines....

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