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Deputy Prime Minister speech at GREAT FUTURES event

Deputy Prime Minister speech at GREAT FUTURES event

14 May 2024 - 17:04 Speech

Cabinet Office

The opening address from the Deputy Prime Minister at the UK-Saudi Arabia GREAT FUTURES event in Riyadh. ...

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Culture Secretary speech at GREAT Futures

Culture Secretary speech at GREAT Futures

14 May 2024 - 16:36 Speech

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer delivers keynote speech at the GREAT Futures event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia ...

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The United Kingdom reiterates support for the International Criminal Court’s investigation in Libya: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Georgian law on foreign influence: UK statement

Georgian law on foreign influence: UK statement

14 May 2024 - 14:26 News Story

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Minister for Europe Nusrat Ghani has opposed Georgian Parliament support for a Law on Transparency of Foreign Influence....

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Foreign flagged ships detained in the UK during April 2024 under Paris MOU.

Foreign flagged ships detained in the UK during April 2024 under Paris MOU.

14 May 2024 - 13:30 Press Release

Maritime and Coastguard Agency

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that four foreign flagged ship remained under detention in UK p...

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New super wind turbines with blades three times Angel of the North’s wingspan to be tested in Blyth as £86 million unveiled for groundbreaking facility

New super wind turbines with blades three times Angel of the North’s wingspan to be tested in Blyth as £86 million unveiled for groundbreaking facility

14 May 2024 - 12:47 Press Release

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

New funding in wind power research and development will help prevent millions of CO2 emissions and grow the economy....

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Scottish Secretary responds to Labour Market stats for May 2024

Scottish Secretary responds to Labour Market stats for May 2024

14 May 2024 - 11:52 News Story

Closed organisation: Office of the Secretary of State for Scotland

Alister Jack says getting more people into employment is a priority with more than £3bn now invested directly into Scotl...

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New Golden Age of shipbuilding as new UK-built warships boost Navy building programme to up to 28 ships and submarines?

New Golden Age of shipbuilding as new UK-built warships boost Navy building programme to up to 28 ships and submarines?

14 May 2024 - 11:35 Press Release

Ministry of Defence

With up to 28 warships and submarines in the pipeline, backed by defence spending rising to 2.5% of GDP, Britain is seei...

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UK underlines strong Indo-Pacific relationships as Defence Minister visits Malaysia and Thailand

UK underlines strong Indo-Pacific relationships as Defence Minister visits Malaysia and Thailand

14 May 2024 - 10:58 Press Release

Ministry of Defence

The UK’s steadfast commitment to Indo-Pacific security and prosperity was underlined as Defence Minister The Earl of Min...

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NRS celebrates community growth

NRS celebrates community growth

14 May 2024 - 10:56 News Story

Nuclear Restoration Services

During the last decade, NRS has invested over £10 million socio-economic funding into more than 1,400 community driven p...

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UK summons Chinese Ambassador following allegations of foreign interference in the UK

UK summons Chinese Ambassador following allegations of foreign interference in the UK

14 May 2024 - 10:00 News Story

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has today summoned the Chinese Ambassador Zheng Zeguang followin...

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Education software firm probed over potential abuse of dominance

Education software firm probed over potential abuse of dominance

14 May 2024 - 09:30 Press Release

Competition and Markets Authority

The CMA is investigating whether ESS has broken the law by taking action to prevent schools from switching to a new mana...

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Appointment of Dean of Chichester: 14 May 2024

Appointment of Dean of Chichester: 14 May 2024

14 May 2024 - 09:00 Press Release

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

The King has approved the nomination of The Venerable Dr Edward Dowler, Archdeacon of Hastings and Priest-in-Charge of S...

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Universal Periodic Review 46: UK Statement on Dominican Republic

Universal Periodic Review 46: UK Statement on Dominican Republic

14 May 2024 - 08:07 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Statement by the UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO and the UN at Dominican Republic's Universal Periodic Review a...

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Expansion of life-saving opioid overdose treatment

Expansion of life-saving opioid overdose treatment

14 May 2024 - 06:03 Press Release

Department of Health and Social Care

New 10-year plan to expand and improve the drug and alcohol workforce published....

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£9 million funding for satellite instruments to monitor climate

£9 million funding for satellite instruments to monitor climate

13 May 2024 - 23:01 Press Release

UK Space Agency

The UK Space Agency has announced its largest investment into an early-stage technology programme to enhance the UK’s Ea...

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D-Day 80 Torch Of Commemoration lit by Prime Minister

D-Day 80 Torch Of Commemoration lit by Prime Minister

13 May 2024 - 23:00 News Story

Ministry of Defence

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak today launched the commemorations for the 80th anniversary of D-Day by lighting a torch that ...

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New levelling up powers to fill empty shops across England

New levelling up powers to fill empty shops across England

13 May 2024 - 23:00 Press Release

Closed organisation: Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities

New powers will come into effect this summer to help communities take back control of their high streets and revive empt...

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Six synthetic opioids to be banned

Six synthetic opioids to be banned

13 May 2024 - 23:00 News Story

Home Office

The government will place 6 new synthetic opioids under the strictest level of control....

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UK and Republic of Korea conduct joint sanctions enforcement patrols

UK and Republic of Korea conduct joint sanctions enforcement patrols

13 May 2024 - 23:00 Press Release

Ministry of Defence

The United Kingdom (UK) and the Republic of Korea (ROK) have conducted joint maritime patrols in the waters around the K...

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Civilian Gallantry List: May 2024

Civilian Gallantry List: May 2024

13 May 2024 - 23:00 News Story

Cabinet Office

This lists the names of people who have received The King’s Gallantry Medal and The King’s Commendation for Bravery....

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First Sea Lord’s Sea Power conference 2024 - Defence Secretary's address

First Sea Lord’s Sea Power conference 2024 - Defence Secretary's address

13 May 2024 - 23:00 Speech

Ministry of Defence

The Secretary of State for Defence, Grant Shapps addressed the First Sea Lord’s Sea Power conference on 14 May 2024. ...

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UK Government working hand in hand with Australia to promote trade in legal and tech services

UK Government working hand in hand with Australia to promote trade in legal and tech services

13 May 2024 - 20:00 Press Release

Ministry of Justice

Legal and technology professionals on opposite sides of the world are set to benefit from bolstered connections between ...

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UKHSA announces launch of the Vivaldi social care pilot

UKHSA announces launch of the Vivaldi social care pilot

13 May 2024 - 16:06 Press Release

UK Health Security Agency

Data from over 500 care homes across England is to be gathered and analysed to help prevent infections. ...

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New prison punishments introduced to curb bad behaviour

New prison punishments introduced to curb bad behaviour

13 May 2024 - 15:12 Press Release

Ministry of Justice

Prisoners who break the rules while behind bars face new community payback-style punishments like repair work and litter...

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Defra considers potential new fund in drive to maximise value from R&D and innovation spending on agriculture and nature

Defra considers potential new fund in drive to maximise value from R&D and innovation spending on agriculture and nature

13 May 2024 - 14:56 Press Release

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

Experts can now apply to advise Defra on new ways to finance innovation and achieve a return on investment, including th...

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UK fishing industry to benefit from cutting-edge technology to help manage fish stocks

UK fishing industry to benefit from cutting-edge technology to help manage fish stocks

13 May 2024 - 14:08 Press Release

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

Use of cameras, gear sensors and GPS units will help improve the sustainability of UK fish stocks....

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PM speech on security: 13 May 2024

PM speech on security: 13 May 2024

13 May 2024 - 13:50 Speech

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak makes a speech at Policy Exchange on security. ...

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Times Law Awards 2024: Alex Chalk speech

Times Law Awards 2024: Alex Chalk speech

13 May 2024 - 13:27 Speech

Ministry of Justice

Lord Chancellor Alex Chalk congratulated winners at the Times Law Awards 2024....

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Defra appoints new non-executive board members

Defra appoints new non-executive board members

13 May 2024 - 13:25 News Story

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

Julian Glover, Nick Folland and Baroness Kate Rock appointed to the departmental board ...

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