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Government strengthens Migration Advisory Committee

Government strengthens Migration Advisory Committee

17 December 2024 - 17:30 News Story

Home Office

The government has delivered on its manifesto promise to strengthen the independent Migration Advisory Committee (MAC)....

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Better buses on the way as government introduces new legislation to boost local control of services

Better buses on the way as government introduces new legislation to boost local control of services

17 December 2024 - 17:00 Press Release

Department for Transport

The Bus Services Bill will overhaul how bus services operate, delivering on our commitment to improve living standards a...

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Ministerial appointment: 17 December 2024

Ministerial appointment: 17 December 2024

17 December 2024 - 16:59 Press Release

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

The King has been pleased to approve the following appointment....

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Net Zero Council ??

Net Zero Council ??

17 December 2024 - 16:46 News Story

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Government relaunches the Net Zero Council, expanding its membership to include civil society and local government....

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2,000 extra sitting days to help address courts crisis

2,000 extra sitting days to help address courts crisis

17 December 2024 - 16:35 Press Release

Ministry of Justice

The Lord Chancellor has announced that courts can now sit up to 108,500 days this year, helping to tackle the court back...

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Business Secretary announces new DBT non-executive directors

Business Secretary announces new DBT non-executive directors

17 December 2024 - 16:00 News Story

Department for Business and Trade

New members to provide independent advice and support on Department for Business and Trade's work...

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Billion pound funding boost for police to keep streets safe

Billion pound funding boost for police to keep streets safe

17 December 2024 - 15:40 News Story

Home Office

The vital funding boost includes a significant increase to the police core grant from last year, a key part of our Plan ...

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Update about New Towns Taskforce membership

Update about New Towns Taskforce membership

17 December 2024 - 14:26 News Story

Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Lyn Garner has today (17 December 2024) been appointed to the New Towns Taskforce. She will replace Eamonn Boylan who wi...

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New non-executive director at Government Actuary’s Department

New non-executive director at Government Actuary’s Department

17 December 2024 - 14:07 News Story

HM Treasury

Barrister Liz Thornhill has been announced as a new non-executive director at the Government Actuary’s Department....

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Ukrainian cherub to be official Scotland Office card

Ukrainian cherub to be official Scotland Office card

17 December 2024 - 14:04 News Story

Scotland Office

Scottish Secretary chooses Ukrainian schoolgirl’s artwork for Christmas card...

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Response to PHSO report on communication of changes to women’s State Pension age

Response to PHSO report on communication of changes to women’s State Pension age

17 December 2024 - 13:53 Press Release

Department for Work and Pensions

Following careful consideration of the PHSO’s report into how changes to the State Pension Age were communicated, the Go...

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PM meeting with Prime Minister Michal of Estonia: 17 December 2024

PM meeting with Prime Minister Michal of Estonia: 17 December 2024

17 December 2024 - 12:33 Press Release

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

The Prime Minister met Prime Minister Kristen Michal ahead of the Joint Expeditionary Force summit in Tallin this mornin...

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Rolls-Royce’s Edward Prince to join UK Export Finance Executive Team

Rolls-Royce’s Edward Prince to join UK Export Finance Executive Team

17 December 2024 - 11:05 Press Release

UK Export Finance

UK Export Finance has appointed Edward Prince as its Director of Large Corporates & International....

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Security guard convicted of licence fraud

Security guard convicted of licence fraud

17 December 2024 - 11:02 Press Release

Security Industry Authority

A London man has been convicted after allowing somebody else to use his Security Industry Authority (SIA) licence....

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UKHSA recommends simple steps to avoid winter bugs this festive season

UKHSA recommends simple steps to avoid winter bugs this festive season

17 December 2024 - 10:27 News Story

UK Health Security Agency

UKHSA urges vaccinations, handwashing, and self-care to prevent winter illnesses and protect health....

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Environment Agency publishes major update to national flood and coastal erosion risk assessment

Environment Agency publishes major update to national flood and coastal erosion risk assessment

17 December 2024 - 10:00 Press Release

Environment Agency

Data shows 6.3 million properties in England in areas at risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water ...

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Ofsted publishes autumn school inspector training materials

Ofsted publishes autumn school inspector training materials

17 December 2024 - 09:30 News Story

Ofsted

Ofsted has today published 3 additional recordings of school inspector training materials, following on from the first c...

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New records detail how AI helps government make quick, accurate decisions to boost trade, speed up responses and more

New records detail how AI helps government make quick, accurate decisions to boost trade, speed up responses and more

17 December 2024 - 08:00 Press Release

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

New records reveal how algorithmic tools are being used in public services to enhance citizen support, enable quick and ...

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Water companies to be forced to double compensation for failures

Water companies to be forced to double compensation for failures

17 December 2024 - 00:01 Press Release

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

Government acts decisively to force water companies to double the compensation paid to customers and businesses for serv...

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Independent review to ensure access to high quality arts and culture in every region

Independent review to ensure access to high quality arts and culture in every region

17 December 2024 - 00:01 Press Release

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy announces a new independent review of Arts Council England will launch in the new year...

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Prime Minister announces new sanctions and £35 million of emergency support for Ukraine as Russia continues to attack critical national infrastructure

Prime Minister announces new sanctions and £35 million of emergency support for Ukraine as Russia continues to attack critical national infrastructure

17 December 2024 - 00:00 Press Release

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

The UK has provided £35 million of emergency support to help Ukraine repair its energy grid and support the most vulnera...

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Government launches Industrial Strategy Advisory Council to boost growth and living standards

Government launches Industrial Strategy Advisory Council to boost growth and living standards

17 December 2024 - 00:00 Press Release

Department for Business and Trade

The government has announced the members of the Industrial Strategy Advisory Council, as the government looks to deliver...

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Government outlines new action to tackle radicalisation

Government outlines new action to tackle radicalisation

17 December 2024 - 00:00 News Story

Home Office

The Home Secretary has announced a package of measures to better protect the public and young people from youth radicali...

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Government buys back 36,347 military homes to improve housing for forces families and save taxpayers billions

Government buys back 36,347 military homes to improve housing for forces families and save taxpayers billions

17 December 2024 - 00:00 Press Release

Ministry of Defence

A major deal to bring the Armed Forces housing estate back into public ownership has been agreed by the government. ...

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Capture victims to receive redress

Capture victims to receive redress

17 December 2024 - 00:00 Press Release

Department for Business and Trade

Government publishes its response to the independent Kroll report on Capture software....

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The Syrian people have our full support as they build a new future: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The Syrian people have our full support as they build a new future: UK statement at the UN Security Council

17 December 2024 - 00:00 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting ...

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Legislation breaks down barriers to opportunity for all children

Legislation breaks down barriers to opportunity for all children

17 December 2024 - 00:00 News Story

Department for Education

Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill introduced to Parliament today, putting children’s interests at the heart of gover...

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HS2 Ltd Chair to step down

HS2 Ltd Chair to step down

17 December 2024 - 00:00 Press Release

Department for Transport

Leadership will commence under new CEO as we work to deliver the HS2 line cost-effectively for passengers and taxpayers....

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Russia must cease its reckless attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Russia must cease its reckless attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure: UK statement at the UN Security Council

16 December 2024 - 21:42 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting ...

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‘Devolution Revolution’ forges ahead with more powers for Mayors?

‘Devolution Revolution’ forges ahead with more powers for Mayors?

16 December 2024 - 18:51 Press Release

Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Raft of new powers will enable Mayors to drive economic growth, raise living standards and deliver better services acros...

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