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Government Taskforce meets on Merseyside to bolster nation’s flood resilience

Government Taskforce meets on Merseyside to bolster nation’s flood resilience

21 May 2025 - 14:40 Press Release

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

Flood response capabilities on display at Merseyside fire base...

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Waste packaging company director pays high price in data fraud

Waste packaging company director pays high price in data fraud

21 May 2025 - 13:52 News Story

Environment Agency

A Birmingham-based director and his company has been ordered to pay a Proceeds of Crime confiscation order, fines and co...

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Environment Agency secures over £526K in Proceeds of Crime case

Environment Agency secures over £526K in Proceeds of Crime case

21 May 2025 - 12:40 News Story

Environment Agency

An illegal enterprise in catalytic converters has brought confiscation orders for £526,215.04, at a Proceeds of Crime Aw...

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Record pension scheme funding means up to £160 billion ready to boost growth

Record pension scheme funding means up to £160 billion ready to boost growth

21 May 2025 - 12:25 Press Release

Department for Work and Pensions

The reforms will support the Government’s Plan for Change by boosting economic growth and securing the financial future ...

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Welfare reform: Speech to the IPPR by Work and Pensions Secretary

Welfare reform: Speech to the IPPR by Work and Pensions Secretary

21 May 2025 - 12:24 Speech

Department for Work and Pensions

Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Rt Hon Liz Kendall MP speech to the IPPR setting out the case for welfare refor...

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78th World Health Assembly: UK National Statement

78th World Health Assembly: UK National Statement

21 May 2025 - 11:44 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

The UK's National Statement for the WHO's World Health Assembly. Delivered by the UK's Permanent Representative to the W...

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UK attends Kimberley Process Intersessional hosted by the United Arab Emirates

UK attends Kimberley Process Intersessional hosted by the United Arab Emirates

21 May 2025 - 10:30 News Story

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

The United Kingdom reaffirms commitment to the Kimberley Process and support for its tripartite framework following the ...

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Environment Agency scientists seek new ways to save mussel power

Environment Agency scientists seek new ways to save mussel power

21 May 2025 - 10:19 News Story

Environment Agency

Mussel samples are a yardstick for coastal water quality. But with mussel numbers in decline, scientists are inventing n...

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First detection of West Nile virus in UK mosquitoes

First detection of West Nile virus in UK mosquitoes

21 May 2025 - 09:30 News Story

UK Health Security Agency

UKHSA says there is no evidence to suggest ongoing circulation of the virus in birds or mosquitos in the UK and the risk...

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DIO completes major improvement project in the Falkland Islands

DIO completes major improvement project in the Falkland Islands

21 May 2025 - 09:20 News Story

Defence Infrastructure Organisation

Completion of new accommodation and offices at Mount Byron marks major milestone for remote Falklands project....

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New Chair of the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board appointed
First MHRA Board meeting held in Scotland, underlining agency’s commitment to regional health equality and growth

First MHRA Board meeting held in Scotland, underlining agency’s commitment to regional health equality and growth

21 May 2025 - 08:05 Press Release

Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency

The meeting, which took place at the Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh, centred on the MHRA’s commitment to deliver...

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Margaret Flynn reappointed as Chair of the National Mental Capacity Forum

Margaret Flynn reappointed as Chair of the National Mental Capacity Forum

21 May 2025 - 08:00 News Story

Ministry of Justice

The Secretaries of State for Justice and for Health and Social Care have approved the reappointment of Dr Margaret Flynn...

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Homes England and West of England Mayoral Combined Authority announce Strategic Place Partnership

Homes England and West of England Mayoral Combined Authority announce Strategic Place Partnership

20 May 2025 - 23:01 Press Release

Homes England

New partnership reinforces the Agency’s commitment to housing and regeneration across the South West...

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Government teams with parking giants to ensure drivers can use preferred apps in all car parks

Government teams with parking giants to ensure drivers can use preferred apps in all car parks

20 May 2025 - 23:00 Press Release

Department for Transport

British Parking Association will develop and run the 'national parking platform', providing drivers with a more flexible...

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Somerset Prepared Community Resilience Awards - nominations open

Somerset Prepared Community Resilience Awards - nominations open

20 May 2025 - 23:00 News Story

Environment Agency

The Somerset Prepared partnership is now taking nominations for its annual awards which celebrate people who help their ...

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Grangemouth workers receive ‘training guarantee’

Grangemouth workers receive ‘training guarantee’

20 May 2025 - 23:00 Press Release

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Grangemouth workers receive ‘training guarantee’ to benefit from clean energy jobs. ...

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UK House Price Index for March 2025

UK House Price Index for March 2025

20 May 2025 - 23:00 Press Release

HM Land Registry

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

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UK stands ready to send more aid to Gaza as Minister pledges further support

UK stands ready to send more aid to Gaza as Minister pledges further support

20 May 2025 - 23:00 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Minister for Development announces new UK support for Gaza on first visit in her role to Israel and the Occupied Palesti...

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Dangerous weapons to be taken off our streets

Dangerous weapons to be taken off our streets

20 May 2025 - 23:00 News Story

Home Office

More dangerous weapons will be removed from our streets through a new government surrender scheme in partnership with th...

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'Shine your light': responding to challenges facing the charity sector

'Shine your light': responding to challenges facing the charity sector

20 May 2025 - 23:00 Speech

The Charity Commission

Charity Commission Chief Executive David Holdsworth delivers keynote speech at Charity Times' Annual Conference 2025....

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Cash boost for coastal towns hosting clean energy infrastructure

Cash boost for coastal towns hosting clean energy infrastructure

20 May 2025 - 23:00 Press Release

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Communities to receive funding for hosting clean energy infrastructure as part of plans to make Britain a clean energy s...

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Board of Trade meet to help UK exporters take advantage of new trade deals

Board of Trade meet to help UK exporters take advantage of new trade deals

20 May 2025 - 23:00 Press Release

Department for Business and Trade

Revamped Board of Trade meet for the first time off the back of trio of trade agreements with India, US and EU...

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New Chair and members of the Joint Nature Conservation Committee appointed

New Chair and members of the Joint Nature Conservation Committee appointed

20 May 2025 - 23:00 News Story

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

Dr David Cooper named as new Chair; Professor Tom Meagher reappointed and Professor Julia Jones confirmed as new member...

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The UK will keep supporting the Syrian people to rebuild their country and economy: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK will keep supporting the Syrian people to rebuild their country and economy: UK statement at the UN Security Council

20 May 2025 - 23:00 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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Record 81 criminal investigations launched into water companies under Government crackdown

Record 81 criminal investigations launched into water companies under Government crackdown

20 May 2025 - 21:30 Press Release

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

New crackdown is the largest criminal action against water companies in history....

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The UK continues to call on North Korea to end grave human rights violations: UK statement at the UN General Assembly

The UK continues to call on North Korea to end grave human rights violations: UK statement at the UN General Assembly

20 May 2025 - 20:25 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Statement by Archie Young, UK Ambassador to the UN General Assembly, at the UN General Assembly meeting on Human Rights...

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Global action is needed to tackle the growing threats that face our seas, people and shared prosperity: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Global action is needed to tackle the growing threats that face our seas, people and shared prosperity: UK statement at the UN Security Council

20 May 2025 - 16:26 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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Steel signing celebrated at Lower Derwent Valley NNR

Steel signing celebrated at Lower Derwent Valley NNR

20 May 2025 - 14:44 Press Release

Natural England

A ceremony has taken place to mark progress made on the construction of Lower Derwent Valley NNR’s new volunteer, commun...

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UK sanctions hit West Bank violence network

UK sanctions hit West Bank violence network

20 May 2025 - 14:43 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

UK sanctions individuals, illegal settler outposts and organisations supporting violence against Palestinian communities...

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