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The AAIB has sent a team to North Yorkshire

The AAIB has sent a team to North Yorkshire

18 February 2026 - 15:10 News Story

Air Accidents Investigation Branch

An investigation into an accident involving a light aircraft has begun...

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Lettings boss who wanted to become Mayor of London sentenced for fraud

Lettings boss who wanted to become Mayor of London sentenced for fraud

18 February 2026 - 14:23 Press Release

The Insolvency Service

Suspended sentence for fraudster who emptied company bank accounts...

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Sellafield awards contract to support plutonium repackaging

Sellafield awards contract to support plutonium repackaging

18 February 2026 - 14:04 News Story

Sellafield Ltd

Sellafield awards £45 million contract to LTi Metaltech to supply products, supporting safe plutonium storage and progre...

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Russia must engage in credible risk management to prevent miscalculations: UK statement to the OSCE

Russia must engage in credible risk management to prevent miscalculations: UK statement to the OSCE

18 February 2026 - 14:03 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Politico-Military Counsellor, Ankur Narayan, recalls Russia’s pattern of reassurance without transparency and refusal to...

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Bluetongue: latest situation

Bluetongue: latest situation

18 February 2026 - 14:02 News Story

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

Overview of current bluetongue cases, risk level, vaccinations and restrictions....

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UK formally opens British Embassy Office in Lviv

UK formally opens British Embassy Office in Lviv

18 February 2026 - 13:39 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

The UK?has?formally?opened?the?British Embassy Office in?Lviv, expanding the UK’s diplomatic presence in Ukraine as the ...

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Agencies warn of unsettled weather expected until at least mid-March

Agencies warn of unsettled weather expected until at least mid-March

18 February 2026 - 13:22 Press Release

Environment Agency

Thames Barrier to close, temporary defences on Thames and Severn, more pumps in Somerset...

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Door supervisor and company boss convicted for unlicensed work

Door supervisor and company boss convicted for unlicensed work

18 February 2026 - 10:02 Press Release

Security Industry Authority

A door supervisor who continued to work after his SIA licence expired, and the boss of the company who deployed him, hav...

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UKHSA publishes first Cold Mortality Report

UKHSA publishes first Cold Mortality Report

18 February 2026 - 09:30 News Story

UK Health Security Agency

Findings show that 2,544 deaths in England were associated with cold weather across 3 cold episodes recorded between Nov...

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Trial speeds up next generation of atomic clocks

Trial speeds up next generation of atomic clocks

18 February 2026 - 09:30 News Story

Defence Science and Technology Laboratory

Dstl’s trial has supported the development of next?generation atomic clocks for the UK’s defence needs....

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UK House Price Index for December 2025

UK House Price Index for December 2025

18 February 2026 - 09:30 Press Release

HM Land Registry

The UK HPI shows house price changes for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland....

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4,500 new homes and jobs in Lincolnshire thanks to new government-backed road

4,500 new homes and jobs in Lincolnshire thanks to new government-backed road

18 February 2026 - 09:05 Press Release

Department for Transport

The £110 million investment in the North Hykeham Relief Road will also mean faster journeys and less congestion for peop...

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PM call with President Trump of the United States: 17 February 2026

PM call with President Trump of the United States: 17 February 2026

18 February 2026 - 07:45 Press Release

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

The Prime Minister spoke with the President of the United States, Donald Trump, last night....

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Cost of living support helps 1.5 million pensioners and low-income households with winter bills

Cost of living support helps 1.5 million pensioners and low-income households with winter bills

18 February 2026 - 00:01 Press Release

Department for Work and Pensions

Almost 1.5 million households have received a £25 Cold Weather Payment since December, providing vital cost of living su...

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Prime Minister announces seven new stations and major rail funding commitment

Prime Minister announces seven new stations and major rail funding commitment

17 February 2026 - 22:00 Press Release

Wales Office

A generational UK Government commitment to modernise Welsh rail is set to support 12,000 jobs across Wales....

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Environment Agency grants Rathlin Energy permit

Environment Agency grants Rathlin Energy permit

17 February 2026 - 15:31 Press Release

Environment Agency

Environment Agency has granted an environmental permit variation to Rathlin Energy Ltd, following a public consultation ...

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Further rain expected as Environment Agency warns of ongoing flood risk

Further rain expected as Environment Agency warns of ongoing flood risk

17 February 2026 - 13:57 Press Release

Environment Agency

The public is urged to remain vigilant...

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Yellow cold health alert issued for 7 regions of England

Yellow cold health alert issued for 7 regions of England

17 February 2026 - 12:37 News Story

UK Health Security Agency

UKHSA has issued a yellow Cold-Health Alert (CHA) for all regions of England, except the South East and London....

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Sri Lanka looks to join Global Charter on Children’s Care Reform to boost family-based care

Sri Lanka looks to join Global Charter on Children’s Care Reform to boost family-based care

17 February 2026 - 11:11 Press Release

Ministry of Justice

Thousands of children could be protected in Sri Lanka, as the country signs a letter of intent to join the UK-led Global...

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Creative businesses to benefit from government finance package

Creative businesses to benefit from government finance package

17 February 2026 - 11:09 News Story

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

Government are addressing challenges faced by creative businesses in accessing finance. ...

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Sellafield support helping change young lives in Warrington

Sellafield support helping change young lives in Warrington

17 February 2026 - 10:31 News Story

Sellafield Ltd

Sellafield’s long-term support for Warrington Youth Zone is helping expand opportunities, build confidence and improve o...

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New £11M fund opens to support jobs, growth and investment in Port Talbot

New £11M fund opens to support jobs, growth and investment in Port Talbot

17 February 2026 - 10:07 Press Release

Wales Office

The newly-opened Economic Growth and Investment Fund is designed to support companies that offer skilled, well-paid empl...

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Takeaway owner who bought Apple and Burberry goods instead of paying tax bill ordered to repay more than £70,000

Takeaway owner who bought Apple and Burberry goods instead of paying tax bill ordered to repay more than £70,000

17 February 2026 - 09:59 Press Release

The Insolvency Service

Convicted takeaway boss ordered to pay back funds following Insolvency Service investigations...

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£400 cash boost for disabled adults to tackle cost of living

£400 cash boost for disabled adults to tackle cost of living

17 February 2026 - 09:05 Press Release

Department of Health and Social Care

150,000 disabled adults to keep £400 more cash each year to help with cost of living, and £700 million to support tens o...

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Joint statement on the 2nd anniversary of Alexei Navalny`s death

Joint statement on the 2nd anniversary of Alexei Navalny`s death

17 February 2026 - 08:24 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Joint likeminded statement on the occasion of the second anniversary of Alexei Navalny`s death on 16 February 2024....

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PM call with Prime Minister Carney of Canada: 16 February 2026

PM call with Prime Minister Carney of Canada: 16 February 2026

17 February 2026 - 08:09 Press Release

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

The Prime Minister spoke to the Prime Minister of Canada Mark Carney....

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PM meeting with King Abdullah II and the Crown Prince of Jordan: 16 February 2026

PM meeting with King Abdullah II and the Crown Prince of Jordan: 16 February 2026

17 February 2026 - 08:09 Press Release

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

The Prime Minister met His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan and His Royal Highness Hussein bin Abdullah, Crown Prince ...

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Mobile Jobcentres hit the road in six new areas to deliver employment support

Mobile Jobcentres hit the road in six new areas to deliver employment support

17 February 2026 - 00:01 Press Release

Department for Work and Pensions

Jobseekers are to benefit from the roll-out of mobile jobs vans across Great Britain – appearing outside leisure centres...

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Businesses urged to “lock the door” on cyber criminals as new government campaign launches

Businesses urged to “lock the door” on cyber criminals as new government campaign launches

17 February 2026 - 00:01 Press Release

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

A new campaign to provide practical ways for organisations to protect themselves from common online threats. ...

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Bird flu (avian influenza): latest situation in England

Bird flu (avian influenza): latest situation in England

16 February 2026 - 18:35 News Story

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

Find out about the latest bird flu situation in England and guidance for bird keepers and the public....

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