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Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Somalia: Charles King

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Somalia: Charles King

19 February 2025 - 10:37 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Mr Charles King has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Somalia....

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Ukraine must have a central role in shaping its future: UK Statement to the OSCE

Ukraine must have a central role in shaping its future: UK Statement to the OSCE

19 February 2025 - 10:16 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Politico-Military Counsellor Ankur Narayan says that the UK’s priority is to ensure Ukraine is in the strongest possible...

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UK House Price Index for December 2024

UK House Price Index for December 2024

19 February 2025 - 09:30 Press Release

HM Land Registry

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

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Sellafield powers forward with more resilient electricity supply

Sellafield powers forward with more resilient electricity supply

19 February 2025 - 08:57 News Story

Sellafield Ltd

An important project to ensure the Sellafield site has a more resilient electricity supply has taken a significant step ...

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‘Ronan’s Law’ to see toughest crackdown yet on knife sales online

‘Ronan’s Law’ to see toughest crackdown yet on knife sales online

19 February 2025 - 00:01 News Story

Home Office

Retailers will need to report suspicious and bulk purchases of knives on their platforms to police, with tougher sentenc...

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New members appointed to Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee

New members appointed to Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee

19 February 2025 - 00:00 Press Release

Department for Transport

DPTAC has an important role to play in our ambition to have an inclusive transport network allowing disabled people to t...

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10-year study to shed light on youth vaping

10-year study to shed light on youth vaping

19 February 2025 - 00:00 Press Release

Department of Health and Social Care

Landmark study to investigate long-term health effects of vaping on young people's health and wellbeing, alongside wider...

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Chancellor goes further and faster to drive growth by speeding up securities trades

Chancellor goes further and faster to drive growth by speeding up securities trades

19 February 2025 - 00:00 Press Release

HM Treasury

Financial markets will be modernised to drive capital market competitiveness and deliver growth – the priority of the go...

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The United Kingdom remains deeply committed to the United Nations: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The United Kingdom remains deeply committed to the United Nations: UK statement at the UN Security Council

18 February 2025 - 18:48 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on p...

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Sellafield supported family hub hits the road

Sellafield supported family hub hits the road

18 February 2025 - 16:41 News Story

Sellafield Ltd

A mobile support service for Cumberland’s families and young people has been launched....

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Dragon reactor dismantling underway

Dragon reactor dismantling underway

18 February 2025 - 15:36 News Story

Nuclear Restoration Services

South Dorset MP Lloyd Hatton has visited the Winfrith Site to see how a cutting-edge robotic laser is taking apart the s...

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UK summons Rwandan High Commissioner following advances by Rwandan Defence Force and M23 in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)

UK summons Rwandan High Commissioner following advances by Rwandan Defence Force and M23 in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)

18 February 2025 - 14:57 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has summoned the Rwandan High Commissioner today (18 February) followin...

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CMA publishes supplementary interim report in GBT / CWT merger investigation

CMA publishes supplementary interim report in GBT / CWT merger investigation

18 February 2025 - 14:02 Press Release

Competition and Markets Authority

Interim report published by the CMA in the latest step in its Phase 2 investigation into the merger of two corporate tra...

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Scottish Secretary reacts to Labour Market Stats

Scottish Secretary reacts to Labour Market Stats

18 February 2025 - 13:16 News Story

Scotland Office

Today’s figures show there are 77,000 workers in Scotland on zero-hours contracts, who will benefit from increased job s...

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New Themed Competition: Innovations in dermal protection against liquid chemicals

New Themed Competition: Innovations in dermal protection against liquid chemicals

18 February 2025 - 12:45 News Story

Defence and Security Accelerator

DASA, MOD and the Home Office are seeking proposals that will address the problem of providing dermal protection against...

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Have your say on plans to reduce Guildford flood-risk

Have your say on plans to reduce Guildford flood-risk

18 February 2025 - 12:37 Press Release

Environment Agency

Public drop-in on Saturday 22 February, 12pm to 5pm at the Electric Theatre, Guildford with an online presentation on We...

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Man who conspired to commit FGM has jail sentence increased

Man who conspired to commit FGM has jail sentence increased

18 February 2025 - 11:15 Press Release

Attorney General's Office

A man who arranged a female genital mutilation (FGM) procedure for a young girl has had his jail sentence increased....

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Milestone at Shoreham flood defence project

Milestone at Shoreham flood defence project

18 February 2025 - 09:40 Press Release

Environment Agency

Work at one section of the Adur Tidal Walls Scheme now complete, with roads and paths re-opened...

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10,000 more apprentices as government slashes red tape to boost growth? 

10,000 more apprentices as government slashes red tape to boost growth? 

18 February 2025 - 08:51 Press Release

Department for Education

Shorter and flexible apprenticeships and new English and maths requirements to boost skills and support employers?....

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CMA provisionally clears poultry feed merger

CMA provisionally clears poultry feed merger

18 February 2025 - 07:15 Press Release

Competition and Markets Authority

An independent inquiry group has provisionally cleared Boparan’s deal to buy ForFarmers’ Burston and Radstock feed mills...

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New rail watchdog to give passengers a voice and hold railway to account

New rail watchdog to give passengers a voice and hold railway to account

18 February 2025 - 00:00 Press Release

Department for Transport

Have your say on how new Great British Railways (GBR) will work to provide reliable services for passengers across the c...

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Appointment of a new Senior Judicial Commissioner of the Judicial Appointments Commission: February 2025

Appointment of a new Senior Judicial Commissioner of the Judicial Appointments Commission: February 2025

18 February 2025 - 00:00 News Story

Ministry of Justice

His Majesty The King, on the advice of the Lord Chancellor, has approved the appointment of a new Commissioner to the Ju...

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Peacekeeping is one of the UN’s most valuable tools to support global peace and security: UK statement on Peacekeeping Operations

Peacekeeping is one of the UN’s most valuable tools to support global peace and security: UK statement on Peacekeeping Operations

18 February 2025 - 00:00 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations (C-34)....

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Defence Secretary's speech on Defence Reform

Defence Secretary's speech on Defence Reform

18 February 2025 - 00:00 Speech

Ministry of Defence

Transcript of the Defence Secretary's address on defence reform at the Institute for Government. ...

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The UK condemns attacks on displaced civilians in Sudan: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK condemns attacks on displaced civilians in Sudan: UK statement at the UN Security Council

17 February 2025 - 17:26 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Explanation of vote by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, following the vote on the UN ...

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UK Government to Invest £2.6 Million in V&A Dundee

UK Government to Invest £2.6 Million in V&A Dundee

17 February 2025 - 17:18 News Story

Scotland Office

Scottish Secretary confirms £2.6 million for V&A Dundee – investment on top of £20 million for Dundee regeneration proje...

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Nemolizumab approved to treat prurigo nodularis and atopic dermatitis (eczema) for patients in the UK

Nemolizumab approved to treat prurigo nodularis and atopic dermatitis (eczema) for patients in the UK

17 February 2025 - 15:32 Press Release

Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency

This national approval was granted after an Access Consortium new active substance work-sharing initiative (NASWSI) proc...

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Joint statement on the first anniversary of Alexei Navalny’s death

Joint statement on the first anniversary of Alexei Navalny’s death

17 February 2025 - 15:21 News Story

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

The UK and partners pay tribute to Alexei Navalny...

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Thames river rage drama ends with huge fine

Thames river rage drama ends with huge fine

17 February 2025 - 14:00 Press Release

Environment Agency

Boat-owner that caused Kingston Regatta incident charged more than £4,000. Video evidence shows disgraceful behaviour on...

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New funding to help create the next generation of aviators and boost the economy

New funding to help create the next generation of aviators and boost the economy

17 February 2025 - 13:26 Press Release

Department for Transport

Latest round of Reach for the Sky programme awarded £810,000 to 16 organisations across the UK. ...

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