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Apply to the Attorney General’s Civil Panel Counsel - London A, B and C Panels 2026

Apply to the Attorney General’s Civil Panel Counsel - London A, B and C Panels 2026

26 February 2026 - 14:13 News Story

Government Legal Department

The competition to refresh the London A, B and C panels is now open....

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Russia’s escalation during diplomacy undermines peace efforts: UK statement to the OSCE

Russia’s escalation during diplomacy undermines peace efforts: UK statement to the OSCE

26 February 2026 - 13:43 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Ambassador Holland condemns Russia’s intensified attacks on Ukraine, highlighting a clear pattern of escalation during a...

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Millions eligible for free shingles vaccine urged to come forward

Millions eligible for free shingles vaccine urged to come forward

26 February 2026 - 13:13 News Story

UK Health Security Agency

UKHSA data shows that fewer than half take up the free shingles jab. ...

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UN Human Rights Council 61: UK Statement for the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on Sudan

UN Human Rights Council 61: UK Statement for the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on Sudan

26 February 2026 - 11:43 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

UK Statement for the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on Sudan. Delivered by the UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO a...

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Vacancy for an Investigations Data & Support Manager

Vacancy for an Investigations Data & Support Manager

26 February 2026 - 11:31 News Story

Marine Accident Investigation Branch

We are seeking an Investigations Data & Support Manager to join our Southampton-based office....

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Vacancy for a Business Support Officer

Vacancy for a Business Support Officer

26 February 2026 - 11:21 News Story

Marine Accident Investigation Branch

We are seeking a Business Support Officer to join our Southampton-based office....

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Tackling the youth justice system’s persistent challenges

Tackling the youth justice system’s persistent challenges

26 February 2026 - 11:02 News Story

Youth Justice Board for England and Wales

Phil Bowen, new Youth Justice Board (YJB) Interim Chair, says children with complex needs face a postcode lottery. He ar...

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UN Human Rights Council 61: UK Statement for the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on Afghanistan

UN Human Rights Council 61: UK Statement for the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on Afghanistan

26 February 2026 - 10:39 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

UK Statement for the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on Afghanistan. Delivered by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador, Eleano...

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Presentation by the President of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe: UK statement to the OSCE

Presentation by the President of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe: UK statement to the OSCE

26 February 2026 - 10:13 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Ambassador Holland commends Deputy Prime Minister Mihail Pop?oi for Moldova’s democratic reforms and resilience in the f...

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Government cuts cyber-attack fix times by 84% and launches new profession to protect public services

Government cuts cyber-attack fix times by 84% and launches new profession to protect public services

26 February 2026 - 09:56 Press Release

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

The government has launched a new vulnerability monitoring service (VMS) to reduce cyber risks and speed up fixes, and a...

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Reimagining competition: the role of modern competition policy in an uncertain world

Reimagining competition: the role of modern competition policy in an uncertain world

26 February 2026 - 09:35 Speech

Competition and Markets Authority

A speech by Sarah Cardell, the CMA’s Chief Executive, delivered at The Economist’s Antitrust Summit 2026....

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Draft Treaty published to secure Gibraltar’s economic future and protect British sovereignty

Draft Treaty published to secure Gibraltar’s economic future and protect British sovereignty

26 February 2026 - 09:34 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

UK has published a draft Treaty on Gibraltar, alongside the EU, which will protect sovereignty, UK military autonomy and...

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RSH publishes its quarterly survey for Q3 October to December 2025

RSH publishes its quarterly survey for Q3 October to December 2025

26 February 2026 - 09:30 Press Release

Regulator of Social Housing

Investment in the sector remains robust, with landlords able to access the funding needed to support investment in new a...

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Dr Ros Rivaz appointed as new Chair of Companies House

Dr Ros Rivaz appointed as new Chair of Companies House

26 February 2026 - 09:30 Press Release

Department for Business and Trade

Ministers confirm that Dr Ros Rivaz will take on the role from 1 March....

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TV presenter Alexander Armstrong teams up with the CMA to champion clear pricing

TV presenter Alexander Armstrong teams up with the CMA to champion clear pricing

26 February 2026 - 09:01 Press Release

Competition and Markets Authority

A new online campaign is helping businesses in the UK make their pricing clearer – and avoid legal pitfalls....

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One IPO Patents Service: what to expect ahead of public launch

One IPO Patents Service: what to expect ahead of public launch

26 February 2026 - 09:00 News Story

Intellectual Property Office

We are approaching the public launch of the One IPO Patents Service. Here are the updates you need to know....

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New drone factory opens in Suffolk to boost Ukraine's Armed Forces against Russia's war

New drone factory opens in Suffolk to boost Ukraine's Armed Forces against Russia's war

26 February 2026 - 00:01 Press Release

Ministry of Defence

Ukraine’s Armed Forces will be able to better defend itself against Russia’s brutal attacks. ...

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Over £50 million pumped into the fight to tackle homelessness

Over £50 million pumped into the fight to tackle homelessness

26 February 2026 - 00:01 Press Release

Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Two new funds to tackle homelessness head-on and help deliver on the national target to halve long?term rough sleeping b...

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The UK strongly supports MINUSCA and its vital role in protecting civilians in the Central African Republic: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK strongly supports MINUSCA and its vital role in protecting civilians in the Central African Republic: UK statement at the UN Security Council

25 February 2026 - 19:53 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Statement by Ambassador Archie Young, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting o...

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Landmark bill to deliver swifter justice for victims

Landmark bill to deliver swifter justice for victims

25 February 2026 - 18:06 Press Release

Ministry of Justice

Faster and fairer justice for victims is at the heart of the Courts and Tribunals bill...

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New laws to protect victims of ‘honour’- based abuse

New laws to protect victims of ‘honour’- based abuse

25 February 2026 - 16:47 News Story

Home Office

Government takes decisive action by rapidly introducing a new legal definition for ‘honour’- based abuse. ...

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MHRA patient safety essay competition 2025

MHRA patient safety essay competition 2025

25 February 2026 - 16:19 Press Release

Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency

The MHRA invited the next generation of doctors to explore how genetics could improve prescribing and patient safety in ...

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We will try to defend human dignity wherever it is threatened: statement by UK Minister for Human Rights

We will try to defend human dignity wherever it is threatened: statement by UK Minister for Human Rights

25 February 2026 - 15:41 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Statement by Chris Elmore MP, Minister for Multilateral, Human Rights, Latin America and the Caribbean, at the UN Human ...

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Dorset farmer fined after failing to comply with slurry notice

Dorset farmer fined after failing to comply with slurry notice

25 February 2026 - 15:24 News Story

Environment Agency

There had been multiple pollution incidents involving the farm since 2012, but the defendant failed to increase slurry s...

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Government cracks down on unsafe and unregulated building products in response to Grenfell Tower tragedy

Government cracks down on unsafe and unregulated building products in response to Grenfell Tower tragedy

25 February 2026 - 15:22 Press Release

Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Major proposals to strengthen the construction products used in buildings across the country have been published today i...

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Bluetongue: latest situation

Bluetongue: latest situation

25 February 2026 - 15:07 News Story

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

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

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Manchester fraudster who followed friend's advice to claim maximum-value Covid loan is jailed
Councils urged to crush more fly-tippers’ vehicles

Councils urged to crush more fly-tippers’ vehicles

25 February 2026 - 14:34 Press Release

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

New government guidance outlines how offenders’ vehicles should be searched, seized and destroyed...

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GAD sets up new pension scheme working group

GAD sets up new pension scheme working group

25 February 2026 - 14:15 News Story

Government Actuary's Department

The Government Actuary’s Department has set up a Public Sector Defined Contribution Pension Scheme working group....

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UK reaffirms commitment to humane treatment of POWs and accountability of Russia in Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE

UK reaffirms commitment to humane treatment of POWs and accountability of Russia in Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE

25 February 2026 - 13:52 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Ambassador Neil Holland reaffirms the UK’s commitment to the humane treatment of prisoners of war, highlighting the IHL ...

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