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Enhanced package of cutting-edge?technology to combat waste crime

Enhanced package of cutting-edge?technology to combat waste crime

20 February 2026 - 00:01 Press Release

Environment Agency

New surveillance, detection and investigative capabilities rolled out by Environment Agency to tackle waste crime....

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Wales becomes UK launchpad for next generation autonomous technology

Wales becomes UK launchpad for next generation autonomous technology

20 February 2026 - 00:01 Press Release

Ministry of Defence

Welsh communities will benefit from high-skilled roles as a landmark £50 million Defence Growth Deal boosts autonomous t...

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Government ends runaway independent special school fees

Government ends runaway independent special school fees

19 February 2026 - 22:30 Press Release

Department for Education

Children’s progress put first as government ends runaway independent special school fees ...

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Let this be the time that the world comes together to end the cycle of bloodshed in Sudan: UK Statement at the UN Security Council

Let this be the time that the world comes together to end the cycle of bloodshed in Sudan: UK Statement at the UN Security Council

19 February 2026 - 18:52 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Statement by The Rt Hon Yvette Cooper, Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, at the UN S...

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OpenAI and Microsoft join UK’s international coalition to safeguard AI development

OpenAI and Microsoft join UK’s international coalition to safeguard AI development

19 February 2026 - 18:00 Press Release

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

OpenAI and Microsoft pledge funding to AI Security Institute’s Alignment Project: an international effort on AI systems ...

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New technology and medicines to combat drug and alcohol addiction

New technology and medicines to combat drug and alcohol addiction

19 February 2026 - 17:38 Press Release

Department of Health and Social Care

Innovators across the UK are being offered £20 million in grants for technology designed to reduce harm and death from d...

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Norovirus cases continue to remain stable but high

Norovirus cases continue to remain stable but high

19 February 2026 - 17:11 News Story

UK Health Security Agency

Weekly UKHSA report for the 2025/26 season, monitoring respiratory viruses. ...

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Record funding to protect faith communities

Record funding to protect faith communities

19 February 2026 - 16:59 News Story

Home Office

Government announces a record £73.4 million in funding in 2026 to 2027 for protective security at Jewish, Muslim, and ot...

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How we protected the UK and space in January 2026

How we protected the UK and space in January 2026

19 February 2026 - 16:39 News Story

National Space Operations Centre

This report was issued in February 2026 and covers the time period 1 January 2026 to 31 January 2026 inclusive....

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Joint Ministerial Statement on Protection of Civilians and Humanitarian Operations in Sudan

Joint Ministerial Statement on Protection of Civilians and Humanitarian Operations in Sudan

19 February 2026 - 16:33 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Joint Ministerial Statement from the UK and partners on the Protection of Civilians and Humanitarian Operations in Sudan...

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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

19 February 2026 - 15:26 Press Release

Environment Agency

The public is urged to remain vigilant...

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International Day Commemorating Air Crash Victims and Their Families

International Day Commemorating Air Crash Victims and Their Families

19 February 2026 - 14:00 News Story

Air Accidents Investigation Branch

Friday 20 February 2026 is the International Day Commemorating Air Crash Victims and Their Families...

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MHRA approves zanidatamab (Ziihera) for the treatment of biliary tract cancer

MHRA approves zanidatamab (Ziihera) for the treatment of biliary tract cancer

19 February 2026 - 12:31 News Story

Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency

Zanidatamab is used when the cancer cannot be removed by surgery and has spread to nearby tissues or other parts of the ...

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Andrew Hochhauser KC reappointed as Chair of RCEWA

Andrew Hochhauser KC reappointed as Chair of RCEWA

19 February 2026 - 12:00 News Story

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

The Secretary of State has reappointed Andrew Hochhauser KC as Chair of RCEWA for a second term, from 17 September 2026 ...

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Five Non-Executive Directors appointed to the Independent Football Regulator

Five Non-Executive Directors appointed to the Independent Football Regulator

19 February 2026 - 12:00 News Story

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

The Secretary of State has appointed Mark McCafferty, Kevin Miles OBE, Justine Roberts CBE, Tara Warren and Dr Linda Yue...

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Webinar -  A Guide to the CIC Online Process

Webinar - A Guide to the CIC Online Process

19 February 2026 - 11:38 News Story

Office of the Regulator of Community Interest Companies

Join us on March 17 at 11:00am - 12:00pm for a step-by-step guide on how to successfully incorporate your Community Inte...

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Four companies linked to scheme which helped directors walk away from debts and undermine insolvency legislation are shut down

Four companies linked to scheme which helped directors walk away from debts and undermine insolvency legislation are shut down

19 February 2026 - 11:09 Press Release

The Insolvency Service

Companies wound-up in the public interest following Insolvency Service investigations...

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OPSS launches second phase of online product safety campaign

OPSS launches second phase of online product safety campaign

19 February 2026 - 10:10 News Story

Office for Product Safety and Standards

New resources aimed at older people provided to raise awareness of unsafe products sold online....

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Appointment of the Bishop of Durham: 19 February 2026

Appointment of the Bishop of Durham: 19 February 2026

19 February 2026 - 10:00 Press Release

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

The King has approved the nomination of The Venerable Richard Simpson, for election as Bishop of Durham....

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Introducing the One IPO Roadmap

Introducing the One IPO Roadmap

19 February 2026 - 09:58 News Story

Intellectual Property Office

As we prepare to launch the One IPO patents service, we are sharing our roadmap of planned changes, improvements and enh...

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Serial waste crook forced to pay over £1.4 million for widespread illegal dumping

Serial waste crook forced to pay over £1.4 million for widespread illegal dumping

19 February 2026 - 09:55 Press Release

Environment Agency

Company boss handed suspended prison sentence and massive bill for illegally dumping thousands of tonnes of waste across...

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Dame Antonia Romeo appointed as first female Cabinet Secretary and Head of the Civil Service to drive change and implement the government’s agenda

Dame Antonia Romeo appointed as first female Cabinet Secretary and Head of the Civil Service to drive change and implement the government’s agenda

19 February 2026 - 09:27 News Story

Cabinet Office

The appointment marks the first time a woman has held the role in its over 100 year history. ...

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Queen Elizabeth II National Memorial: planning submission to Westminster Council

Queen Elizabeth II National Memorial: planning submission to Westminster Council

19 February 2026 - 09:25 News Story

The Queen Elizabeth Memorial Committee

The planning application for the Queen Elizabeth II National Memorial in St James's Park has been now been submitted to ...

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Veterinary Medicines Digital Service update: changes to reference product selection

Veterinary Medicines Digital Service update: changes to reference product selection

19 February 2026 - 09:21 News Story

Veterinary Medicines Directorate

From March 2026, applicants using the Veterinary Medicines Digital Service (VMDS) will only be able to select valid, aut...

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Bold bet on AI to keep UK at forefront of science and research breakthroughs from healthcare, to better public services

Bold bet on AI to keep UK at forefront of science and research breakthroughs from healthcare, to better public services

19 February 2026 - 09:00 Press Release

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

First-ever AI Strategy for UK Research and Innovation marks bold plan to make AI deliver for UK’s cutting-edge science a...

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Foreign Secretary's statement on the UN Fact Finding Mission Report on El Fasher

Foreign Secretary's statement on the UN Fact Finding Mission Report on El Fasher

19 February 2026 - 07:30 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Statement by Yvette Cooper, Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, on the UN fact finding...

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Tech firms will have to take down abusive images within 48 hours under new law to protect women and girls

Tech firms will have to take down abusive images within 48 hours under new law to protect women and girls

19 February 2026 - 00:01 Press Release

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

New law requires tech platforms to take down non-consensual intimate images within 48 hours or face fines. ...

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UK medical device testing hits record high as MHRA backs growth in brain and AI technology

UK medical device testing hits record high as MHRA backs growth in brain and AI technology

19 February 2026 - 00:01 Press Release

Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency

Patients benefit from earlier access to technologies that could improve or save lives, as the MHRA approved 17 per cent ...

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British research expertise to deliver faster cancer diagnosis and cleaner energy

British research expertise to deliver faster cancer diagnosis and cleaner energy

19 February 2026 - 00:01 Press Release

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

Major new backing for medical imaging centres across the UK alongside tidal energy testing expansion in Orkney and cutti...

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Foreign Secretary’s statement on the situation in the Middle East: UK Statement at the UN Security Council

Foreign Secretary’s statement on the situation in the Middle East: UK Statement at the UN Security Council

18 February 2026 - 22:51 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Statement by The Rt Hon Yvette Cooper, Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, at the UN S...

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