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UK defence industry spending tops £25 billion for first time

UK defence industry spending tops £25 billion for first time

08 February 2024 - 00:00 Press Release

Ministry of Defence

Defence spending with UK industry by the Ministry of Defence has topped £25 billion for the first time, official statist...

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Current tensions reinforce the importance for Kosovo and Serbia to return to the EU-facilitated dialogue: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Efforts to tackle small pension pots step up a gear

Efforts to tackle small pension pots step up a gear

08 February 2024 - 00:00 News Story

Department for Work and Pensions

New group comprised of government and pension industry representatives to look at helping savers track their pensions....

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JCVI advises on eligible groups for 2024 spring COVID-19 vaccine

JCVI advises on eligible groups for 2024 spring COVID-19 vaccine

07 February 2024 - 17:51 Press Release

UK Health Security Agency

JCVI advises government on the COVID-19 vaccination programme for Spring 2024...

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The United Kingdom is clear that multilateralism is the best tool to tackle the shared challenges of the 21st century: UK statement at the UN General Assembly
Crucial summit over CalMac ferry services

Crucial summit over CalMac ferry services

07 February 2024 - 17:34 News Story

Closed organisation: Office of the Secretary of State for Scotland

Island communities affected by poor ferry services have raised their concerns direct with CalMac, thanks to a UK Governm...

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A Weight of Evidence Toolkit for Food Authenticity Investigations

A Weight of Evidence Toolkit for Food Authenticity Investigations

07 February 2024 - 16:22 News Story

Government Chemist

A Toolkit to Support Weight of Evidence Approaches for Food Authenticity Investigations published by Defra....

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North East moves one step closer to historic Mayor

North East moves one step closer to historic Mayor

07 February 2024 - 15:09 Press Release

Closed organisation: Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities

The North East of England will soon enjoy the economic benefits of a £1.4bn investment as legislation is laid in Parliam...

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North projects awarded funding to improve lowland peat soils 

North projects awarded funding to improve lowland peat soils 

07 February 2024 - 15:08 Press Release

Environment Agency

The government has announced the recipients of awards to improve lowland peat soils, including over £1.3m to projects ac...

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Homes England and South Yorkshire Combined Mayoral Authority enter into 
Strategic Place Partnership to drive housing and regeneration in the region

Homes England and South Yorkshire Combined Mayoral Authority enter into Strategic Place Partnership to drive housing and regeneration in the region

07 February 2024 - 13:26 Press Release

Homes England

The South Yorkshire Strategic Place Partnership will see all partners work collaboratively to deliver more high quality ...

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Charity Commission announces next Chief Executive

Charity Commission announces next Chief Executive

07 February 2024 - 13:01 Press Release

The Charity Commission

David Holdsworth takes up role in July...

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TRA proposes keeping Corrosion Resistant Steel measure

TRA proposes keeping Corrosion Resistant Steel measure

07 February 2024 - 10:55 Press Release

Trade Remedies Authority

The TRA has published interim findings recommending that an anti-dumping measure on imports of Corrosion Resistant Steel...

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Sharing wargaming expertise with international guests

Sharing wargaming expertise with international guests

07 February 2024 - 10:34 News Story

Closed organisation: Strategic Command

Strategic Command’s Defence Experimentation and Wargaming Hub hosted a visit from the Hybrid Centre of Excellence, Finla...

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Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board Chair appointment extended

Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board Chair appointment extended

07 February 2024 - 10:02 News Story

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

Nicholas Saphir will serve for a further twelve months...

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Safety bulletin 1/2024 published

Safety bulletin 1/2024 published

07 February 2024 - 10:00 News Story

Marine Accident Investigation Branch

Warning to owners and operators of beam and scallop trawlers following a chain failure on scallop dredger Honeybourne II...

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My experience as a Communications Apprentice

My experience as a Communications Apprentice

07 February 2024 - 10:00 News Story

Government Legal Department

Sarah Baxendale is a Communications Apprentice in the Government Legal Department, based in London. ...

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Security boss prosecuted for breaching the Private Security Industry Act

Security boss prosecuted for breaching the Private Security Industry Act

07 February 2024 - 09:38 Press Release

Security Industry Authority

On 18 January 2024 David Martyn Hill, the sole director of ACE Security Specialist Ltd. was prosecuted at Doncaster Magi...

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UK research investment to boost UK semiconductor industry

UK research investment to boost UK semiconductor industry

07 February 2024 - 00:15 Press Release

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

Two new ‘Innovation and Knowledge Centres’ will receive £11 million each to help bring new chip technologies to market. ...

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UK and Egypt sign sustainable cities and infrastructure pact

UK and Egypt sign sustainable cities and infrastructure pact

07 February 2024 - 00:00 News Story

Department for Business and Trade

The UK and Egypt signed a Memorandum of Understanding to deepen cooperation in infrastructure development. ...

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Minister Caulfield statement on COVID-19 spring vaccine programme

Minister Caulfield statement on COVID-19 spring vaccine programme

07 February 2024 - 00:00 News Story

Department of Health and Social Care

People at greatest risk of serious illness from COVID-19 are eligible for a vaccine....

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The quickest path to peace is for President Putin to end his illegal invasion of Ukraine: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The quickest path to peace is for President Putin to end his illegal invasion of Ukraine: UK statement at the UN Security Council

06 February 2024 - 21:30 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Statement by UK Political Coordinator Fergus Eckersley at the UN Security Council meeting on Ukraine. ...

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Iraq has the potential to play a strong stabilising role in the region: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Iraq has the potential to play a strong stabilising role in the region: UK statement at the UN Security Council

06 February 2024 - 16:23 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Statement by UK Political Coordinator Fergus Eckersley at the UN Security Council meeting on Iraq....

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Smarter Working Live Awards 2024

Smarter Working Live Awards 2024

06 February 2024 - 15:28 News Story

Government Property Agency

Entries are now open for the 2024 Smarter Working Live Awards, celebrating innovation, collaboration and excellence in w...

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Customers report higher satisfaction with the Security Industry Authority

Customers report higher satisfaction with the Security Industry Authority

06 February 2024 - 15:05 Press Release

Security Industry Authority

A recent independent survey has found high levels of customer satisfaction with the Security Industry Authority's licenc...

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New standards to improve service for all social housing tenants

New standards to improve service for all social housing tenants

06 February 2024 - 14:18 Press Release

Closed organisation: Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities

Social housing staff will be upskilled to deliver high quality and professional services for tenants in response to evid...

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Deputy Prime Minister hosts first global conference targeting ‘hackers for hire’ and malicious use of commercial cyber tools

Deputy Prime Minister hosts first global conference targeting ‘hackers for hire’ and malicious use of commercial cyber tools

06 February 2024 - 14:14 Press Release

Cabinet Office

In a speech today, the Deputy Prime Minister, Oliver Dowden, has called on governments and businesses to address the pro...

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UK first major economy to halve emissions

UK first major economy to halve emissions

06 February 2024 - 13:04 Press Release

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

New official statistics confirm UK has cut emissions by 50% between 1990 and 2022....

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Planning Inspectorate update on National Infrastructure Early Adopters Programme

Planning Inspectorate update on National Infrastructure Early Adopters Programme

06 February 2024 - 12:57 News Story

Planning Inspectorate

The Planning Inspectorate provides an update on the Early Adopters Programme which involves seven projects trialling pot...

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New law to ban zombie-style knives and machetes

New law to ban zombie-style knives and machetes

06 February 2024 - 12:28 News Story

Home Office

Zombie-style knives and machetes will be outlawed under legislation laid today. A surrender and compensation scheme will...

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Former security boss pleads guilty to supplying unlicensed security

Former security boss pleads guilty to supplying unlicensed security

06 February 2024 - 12:15 Press Release

Security Industry Authority

On Wednesday 20 December 2023, former company director Shaun O'Neill and his company were sentenced at Warrington Magist...

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