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Man who forced abortion has sentence increased by five years

Man who forced abortion has sentence increased by five years

27 February 2025 - 00:00 Press Release

Attorney General's Office

A man who gave medication to a woman and caused her to miscarry has had his sentence increased. ...

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Recognition for Sellafield’s inclusion trailblazers

Recognition for Sellafield’s inclusion trailblazers

27 February 2025 - 00:00 News Story

Sellafield Ltd

Two Sellafield Ltd colleagues, Anouschka Van Mourik and Kiara Orchard, have been nominated as ‘Future List Game Changers...

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Speech from Sir Jon Cunliffe, Independent Water Commission

Speech from Sir Jon Cunliffe, Independent Water Commission

27 February 2025 - 00:00 Speech

Independent Water Commission

Sir Jon Cunliffe gives a speech in Manchester to launch the eight-week Call for Evidence for the Independent Water Commi...

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UKHSA warns of potential second norovirus wave

UKHSA warns of potential second norovirus wave

27 February 2025 - 00:00 News Story

UK Health Security Agency

People who have already had the virus this winter could be at risk again, as new data shows shift in circulating strains...

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New YJB report on standards for children in youth justice

New YJB report on standards for children in youth justice

27 February 2025 - 00:00 News Story

Youth Justice Board for England and Wales

A report from the Youth Justice Board (YJB) identifies critical themes in the treatment and outcomes of children and vic...

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Prime Minister's remarks at the White House Press Conference: Thursday 27 February

Prime Minister's remarks at the White House Press Conference: Thursday 27 February

27 February 2025 - 00:00 Speech

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

Prime Minister Keir Starmer's opening remarks at the White House press conference....

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Farmers invited to take part in field trials of a cattle TB vaccine and a companion skin test
Planning overhaul to speed up and simplify local plans

Planning overhaul to speed up and simplify local plans

27 February 2025 - 00:00 Press Release

Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

An overhaul of local plans has been confirmed by the government today. ...

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Scottish businesses sell to the world with £42 million lift

Scottish businesses sell to the world with £42 million lift

27 February 2025 - 00:00 Press Release

Department for Business and Trade

£42 million of export finance deals brokered with Scottish businesses over the last six months....

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Minister for Gambling Baroness Twycross's speech to the Betting and Gaming Council AGM 2025

Minister for Gambling Baroness Twycross's speech to the Betting and Gaming Council AGM 2025

27 February 2025 - 00:00 Speech

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

Minister for Gambling Baroness Twycross's speech to the Betting and Gaming Council Annual General Meeting 2025...

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Growth and security at heart of Prime Minister’s meeting with President Trump

Growth and security at heart of Prime Minister’s meeting with President Trump

26 February 2025 - 22:36 Press Release

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

The Prime Minister will be focused on delivering prosperity and security for the British people, when he meets President...

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Secretary of State for Northern Ireland meets Tánaiste in Dublin

Secretary of State for Northern Ireland meets Tánaiste in Dublin

26 February 2025 - 21:44 Press Release

Northern Ireland Office

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Rt Hon Hilary Benn MP met with the Tánaiste, Minister for Foreign Affairs, ...

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Results of the Rapid Flood Guidance service 2024 trial

Results of the Rapid Flood Guidance service 2024 trial

26 February 2025 - 18:48 News Story

Flood Forecasting Centre

Positive feedback informs plans for a 2025 service....

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UK sets out biodiversity commitments to protect nature

UK sets out biodiversity commitments to protect nature

26 February 2025 - 16:43 Press Release

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

Commitments set out during conference as COP16 negotiations resume in Rome on delivering global nature goals...

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UK urges Russia to respect the Geneva Conventions and ensure the humane treatment of Prisoners of War: UK statement to the OSCE

UK urges Russia to respect the Geneva Conventions and ensure the humane treatment of Prisoners of War: UK statement to the OSCE

26 February 2025 - 16:22 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

UK Counsellor, Ankur Narayan, cites multiple independently-verified sources documenting Russia’s widespread use of tortu...

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Bristol debt recovery business which didn’t hand over money is shut down

Bristol debt recovery business which didn’t hand over money is shut down

26 February 2025 - 14:51 Press Release

The Insolvency Service

Insolvency Service investigation found that Encore Capital Group Inc Ltd failed to fully hand over the money it collecte...

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World Trade Organisation 2nd Trade Policy Review of Ukraine - Joint Statement

World Trade Organisation 2nd Trade Policy Review of Ukraine - Joint Statement

26 February 2025 - 14:51 News Story

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

At the second Trade Policy Review of Ukraine, the UK and Members from across the WTO reiterated their unwavering solidar...

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Recruitment for Policy Officer

Recruitment for Policy Officer

26 February 2025 - 14:34 News Story

Veterinary Medicines Directorate

Policy Officers work on the development and implementation of policy and legislation on veterinary medicines....

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Government responds in full to Grenfell Tower Inquiry, setting out tough new reforms to fix building safety and strengthen accountability?

Government responds in full to Grenfell Tower Inquiry, setting out tough new reforms to fix building safety and strengthen accountability?

26 February 2025 - 12:51 Press Release

Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

In the full response to the Grenfell Tower Inquiry’s final report today (26 February), the government has accepted the f...

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Regional Flood and Coastal Committee Chair Appointments
Change of British High Commissioner to Australia: Dame Sarah MacIntosh

Change of British High Commissioner to Australia: Dame Sarah MacIntosh

26 February 2025 - 12:08 News Story

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Dame Sarah MacIntosh DCMG has been appointed British High Commissioner to Australia in succession to Mrs Victoria Treade...

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Using AI and drone technology to protect seals in Norfolk

Using AI and drone technology to protect seals in Norfolk

26 February 2025 - 11:40 Press Release

Natural England

The survey results of a Natural England two-year pilot project to monitor seal populations are in. ...

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Change of British High Commissioner to Namibia: Neil Bradley

Change of British High Commissioner to Namibia: Neil Bradley

26 February 2025 - 11:19 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Mr Neil Bradley has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Republic of Namibia in succession to Mr Charles Moor...

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Twelve people recognised by His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Dyfed

Twelve people recognised by His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Dyfed

26 February 2025 - 10:52 News Story

Reserve Forces' and Cadets' Associations (RFCA)

The efforts of 12 people, including 7 young cadets, from across Dyfed have been recognised by the King’s representative ...

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Supporting the UK aviation sector

Supporting the UK aviation sector

26 February 2025 - 10:50 Speech

Department for Transport

Secretary of State for Transport outlines next steps for airport expansion during the Airlines UK annual dinner. ...

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Trials for contactless ticketing in the North and Midlands takes another step closer

Trials for contactless ticketing in the North and Midlands takes another step closer

26 February 2025 - 10:26 Press Release

Department for Transport

Contactless will offer simpler ticketing and a better experience for rail customers....

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UKIFS seeks exceptional talent to shape the future of fusion

UKIFS seeks exceptional talent to shape the future of fusion

26 February 2025 - 10:08 Press Release

UK Industrial Fusion Solutions

UKIFS launches search for exceptional talent to shape the future of fusion energy...

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Waverley report published

Waverley report published

26 February 2025 - 10:00 News Story

Marine Accident Investigation Branch

Contact made by a paddle steamer with Brodick pier, Isle of Arran, Scotland....

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Chancellor to meet G20 finance ministers in South Africa

Chancellor to meet G20 finance ministers in South Africa

26 February 2025 - 09:40 News Story

HM Treasury

At the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meeting in South Africa the Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, will make...

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RSH publishes regulatory judgements for 11 social landlords

RSH publishes regulatory judgements for 11 social landlords

26 February 2025 - 09:39 Press Release

Regulator of Social Housing

The Regulator of Social Housing has today published regulatory judgements for 11 social landlords.? ...

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