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Sentinel-1C: New radar satellite launched into space

Sentinel-1C: New radar satellite launched into space

06 December 2024 - 00:00 Press Release

UK Space Agency

A new radar satellite supported by the UK was launched into space from French Guiana at 9:20pm GMT on Thursday 5 Decembe...

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Survivors and victims of Daesh crimes deserve justice: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Survivors and victims of Daesh crimes deserve justice: UK statement at the UN Security Council

06 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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New funding for White Helmets in Syria in response to escalation

New funding for White Helmets in Syria in response to escalation

06 December 2024 - 00:00 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

UK announces new funding to support White Helmets' response to the current escalations in Syria...

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UK closing statement: OSCE Ministerial Council 2024

UK closing statement: OSCE Ministerial Council 2024

06 December 2024 - 00:00 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Ambassador Holland welcomes the agreement to the appointment of the OSCE Secretary General and heads of the autonomous i...

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International cooperation at the heart of space security

International cooperation at the heart of space security

06 December 2024 - 00:00 News Story

Ministry of Defence

Combined Space Operations Initiative partners meet in Florence, Italy, to enhance space security....

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UK joins US-Bahrain agreement to build security across the Middle East

UK joins US-Bahrain agreement to build security across the Middle East

06 December 2024 - 00:00 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

The UK will join the US-Bahrain Comprehensive Security Integration and Prosperity Agreement as it works with partners to...

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Ministers set to unleash biggest building boom in half a century

Ministers set to unleash biggest building boom in half a century

05 December 2024 - 22:30 Press Release

Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

The government has announced a pledge to decide on at least 150 major infrastructure projects and deliver 1.5 million ho...

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Nuclear 2024 conference: Energy Secretary speech

Nuclear 2024 conference: Energy Secretary speech

05 December 2024 - 18:38 Speech

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, Ed Miliband, spoke at the Nuclear Industry Association's Nuclear 20...

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Environment Agency extends consultation on Rathlin Energy

Environment Agency extends consultation on Rathlin Energy

05 December 2024 - 17:09 Press Release

Environment Agency

A consultation into an environmental permit application from Rathlin Energy (UK) Limited has been extended by the Enviro...

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OSCE Ministerial Council Plenary 2024: UK statement

OSCE Ministerial Council Plenary 2024: UK statement

05 December 2024 - 16:55 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Speaking at the OSCE Ministerial Council, Director Stephen Lillie outlines the threat Russia’s war poses to the OSCE’s f...

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No matter how long it takes, the perpetrators must be held to account for the use of chemical weapons in Syria: UK statement at the UN Security Council

No matter how long it takes, the perpetrators must be held to account for the use of chemical weapons in Syria: UK statement at the UN Security Council

05 December 2024 - 16:34 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Statement by Jess Jambert-Gray, UK Deputy Political Coordinator, at the UN Security Council meeting on chemical weapons ...

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New support for Small Business from HMRC

New support for Small Business from HMRC

05 December 2024 - 14:36 Press Release

HM Revenue & Customs

HMRC highlights online support for small businesses to help them understand their tax responsibilities...

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Saltmarsh fish survey shows positive results in Teesside 

Saltmarsh fish survey shows positive results in Teesside 

05 December 2024 - 14:33 Press Release

Environment Agency

Officers from the Environment Agency have carried out surveys at Greatham, Teesside with positive results for local fish...

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Essex ‘drainage protection’ company shut down following abusive cold-calling of vulnerable people

Essex ‘drainage protection’ company shut down following abusive cold-calling of vulnerable people

05 December 2024 - 14:24 Press Release

The Insolvency Service

Company wound-up in the public interest after using hostile and misleading selling tactics ...

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UK competition law enforcement: a look ahead

UK competition law enforcement: a look ahead

05 December 2024 - 14:10 Speech

Competition and Markets Authority

A speech by Juliette Enser, interim Executive Director for Competition Enforcement at the CMA, delivered at King's Colle...

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Upgraded facilities at Upavon for Military Intelligence Battalion

Upgraded facilities at Upavon for Military Intelligence Battalion

05 December 2024 - 13:58 News Story

Defence Infrastructure Organisation

Construction is complete on a major project at Upavon to upgrade facilities for the army’s lead counter-intelligence and...

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Overnight accommodation and subsistence rates set to rise

Overnight accommodation and subsistence rates set to rise

05 December 2024 - 13:55 News Story

Legal Aid Agency

Providers and experts requesting approval for overnight accommodation and subsistence costs should know guideline rates ...

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Recruiting the 2025 cohort of apprentices

Recruiting the 2025 cohort of apprentices

05 December 2024 - 13:37 News Story

Sellafield Ltd

Applications are now open for the 2025 apprenticeship scheme at Sellafield Ltd. ...

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PM speech on Plan for Change: 5 December 2024

PM speech on Plan for Change: 5 December 2024

05 December 2024 - 12:32 Speech

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

Prime Minister Keir Starmer made a speech on the government's Plan for Change at Pinewood Studios....

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PM sets out blueprint for decade of national renewal

PM sets out blueprint for decade of national renewal

05 December 2024 - 12:30 Press Release

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

The Prime Minister has set out the milestones for how government will deliver on its national missions through a Plan fo...

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£60 million land improvement deal announced at UK’s West & Central Francophone Africa Trade Forum

£60 million land improvement deal announced at UK’s West & Central Francophone Africa Trade Forum

05 December 2024 - 12:25 Press Release

UK Export Finance

Nine country delegations convened in London for UK government’s third West & Central Africa Trade and Investment Forum, ...

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UK-Qatar defence partnership strengthened during state visit

UK-Qatar defence partnership strengthened during state visit

05 December 2024 - 11:51 Press Release

Ministry of Defence

New agreements signed as Defence Secretary John Healey and Amir of Qatar visit Royal Military Academy Sandhurst....

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Nine-year ban for Dubai-based sales consultant who abused Covid support scheme

Nine-year ban for Dubai-based sales consultant who abused Covid support scheme

05 December 2024 - 11:36 News Story

The Insolvency Service

Director disqualified for Bounce Back Loan abuse...

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4 licence dodgers receive fines of £710 for fishing illegally 

4 licence dodgers receive fines of £710 for fishing illegally 

05 December 2024 - 11:28 News Story

Environment Agency

Four East Midlands anglers must pay fines totalling £710 following cases for fishing illegally. ...

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Turning the tide on saltmarsh loss in the River Dart

Turning the tide on saltmarsh loss in the River Dart

05 December 2024 - 11:17 Press Release

Environment Agency

Precious saltmarsh is being restored in a corner of the River Dart in Devon. ...

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Illegal Eastchurch waste site remains closed

Illegal Eastchurch waste site remains closed

05 December 2024 - 11:03 Press Release

Environment Agency

Court backs application to keep access restricted as criminal investigation continues ...

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Tuberculosis levels in England increased by 11% in 2023

Tuberculosis levels in England increased by 11% in 2023

05 December 2024 - 09:45 News Story

UK Health Security Agency

Reported notifications of TB in England increased by 11% in 2023 compared to the previous year. ...

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Fishing industry in 2023 statistics published

Fishing industry in 2023 statistics published

05 December 2024 - 09:45 News Story

Marine Management Organisation

Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has published its annual UK Sea Fisheries Statistics 2023....

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Help for vulnerable Brits to access banking and credit in spotlight

Help for vulnerable Brits to access banking and credit in spotlight

05 December 2024 - 09:27 News Story

HM Treasury

People with poor credit histories could receive new support to access banking, affordable credit and other financial ser...

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CMA clears Vodafone / Three merger, subject to legally binding commitments

CMA clears Vodafone / Three merger, subject to legally binding commitments

05 December 2024 - 07:01 Press Release

Competition and Markets Authority

Proposed commitments would ensure the merger boosts competition in UK telecoms with rollout of 5G connectivity...

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