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Drivers to save £50 this year as fuel duty cut extended

Drivers to save £50 this year as fuel duty cut extended

23 March 2024 - 00:01 News Story

HM Treasury

Boost for millions of motorists as 5p cut to fuel duty for petrol and diesel comes into effect....

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Government saves over 80 community spaces from closure 

Government saves over 80 community spaces from closure 

23 March 2024 - 00:01 Press Release

Closed organisation: Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities

Community assets including pubs, music venues and sports clubs saved from closure thanks to a major £33.5million package...

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More than 300 swimming pools to benefit from £60 million to support long-term future

More than 300 swimming pools to benefit from £60 million to support long-term future

23 March 2024 - 00:01 Press Release

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

325 swimming pools and leisure centres across England will receive a share of £60.5 million to ensure their long term fi...

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£101 million investment to boost cycling and walking nationwide

£101 million investment to boost cycling and walking nationwide

23 March 2024 - 00:00 News Story

Active Travel England

Newly funded projects will provide even more people, especially in rural and deprived areas, the choice to travel by wal...

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New PE guidance for schools strengthens equal access to sport

New PE guidance for schools strengthens equal access to sport

23 March 2024 - 00:00 Press Release

Department for Education

Ahead of a huge summer of sport in 2024, schools will receive new guidance on delivering two hours of PE a week, and equ...

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President Putin is creating a Russia that is geared for constant war: UK statement at the UN Security Council

President Putin is creating a Russia that is geared for constant war: UK statement at the UN Security Council

22 March 2024 - 16:10 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Statement by Deputy Political Coordinator Thomas Phipps at the UN Security Council meeting on threats to international p...

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Start for Life campaign: if they could tell you

Start for Life campaign: if they could tell you

22 March 2024 - 15:51 Press Release

Department of Health and Social Care

A new government campaign will be launched to support parents as research highlights some are unaware their baby's menta...

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Planning application submitted for major new government hub in Darlington

Planning application submitted for major new government hub in Darlington

22 March 2024 - 14:49 Press Release

Cabinet Office

The Government Property Agency (GPA) has submitted a planning application to Darlington Borough Council to build a four-...

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Clean-up scheme expanded nationwide to tackle anti-social behaviour

Clean-up scheme expanded nationwide to tackle anti-social behaviour

22 March 2024 - 14:05 Press Release

Ministry of Justice

Communities blighted by vandalism and fly-tipping will be cleaned up by offenders as part of delivering on plans to crac...

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UK and others invoke Vienna Mechanism on political prisoners in Russia:  Joint Statement to the OSCE

UK and others invoke Vienna Mechanism on political prisoners in Russia: Joint Statement to the OSCE

22 March 2024 - 12:55 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

UK and 40 other countries invoke the OSCE Vienna Mechanism in respect of serious human rights concerns including arbitra...

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Final consultation on permit for Hemerdon tungsten mine

Final consultation on permit for Hemerdon tungsten mine

22 March 2024 - 12:54 Press Release

Environment Agency

Views sought on permit application for mineral processing facility....

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25th Anniversary of the NATO Response to the Humanitarian Crisis in Kosovo: UK statement to the OSCE, March 2024

25th Anniversary of the NATO Response to the Humanitarian Crisis in Kosovo: UK statement to the OSCE, March 2024

22 March 2024 - 12:36 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

On the 25th anniversary of the NATO response to the humanitarian crisis in Kosovo, Deputy Ambassador Deirdre Brown under...

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Smart Data Discovery Challenge winners pave the way for new £750,000 prize launch this summer

Smart Data Discovery Challenge winners pave the way for new £750,000 prize launch this summer

22 March 2024 - 11:14 Press Release

Department for Business and Trade

Four winners of the Smart Data Discovery Challenge named ...

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More than 2,000 government roles relocated out of Westminster in the final quarter of 2023

More than 2,000 government roles relocated out of Westminster in the final quarter of 2023

22 March 2024 - 10:49 Press Release

Cabinet Office

The Places for Growth programme has successfully relocated 18,283 civil service roles from London to locations across th...

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Report by the Co-ordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities: UK response, March 2024

Report by the Co-ordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities: UK response, March 2024

22 March 2024 - 10:46 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Deputy Ambassador Brown raises concern of the continued devastating economic and environmental effects of Russia’s bruta...

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Thames 'mystery' boat-owner faces costs of nearly £1,400

Thames 'mystery' boat-owner faces costs of nearly £1,400

22 March 2024 - 10:12 Press Release

Environment Agency

High fine sends warning message to those with unregistered boats. Patrols on Thames have already begun for summer 2024. ...

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DVLA contact centre opening hours: Easter 2024

DVLA contact centre opening hours: Easter 2024

22 March 2024 - 10:00 News Story

Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency

DVLA's contact centre opening times over Easter 2024....

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Appointment of Suffragan Bishop of Burnley: 22 March 2024

Appointment of Suffragan Bishop of Burnley: 22 March 2024

22 March 2024 - 10:00 Press Release

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

The King has approved the nomination of The Reverend Dr Joseph Kennedy for appointment as Bishop of Burnley....

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Grave of Yorkshire Soldier identified in Belgium

Grave of Yorkshire Soldier identified in Belgium

22 March 2024 - 09:24 News Story

Ministry of Defence

The grave of Leeds-born World War One soldier, Lieutenant (Lt) Charles Stewart Cautherley of 1st Battalion Hertfordshire...

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Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Bulgaria: Nathaniel Copsey

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Bulgaria: Nathaniel Copsey

22 March 2024 - 09:05 News Story

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Mr Nathaniel Copsey has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Bulgaria in succession to Dr Rob Dixo...

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£143 million for better bus journeys as almost a thousand zero emission buses to hit the road

£143 million for better bus journeys as almost a thousand zero emission buses to hit the road

22 March 2024 - 00:01 News Story

Department for Transport

Rural areas in England will be prioritised to receive new buses, which will improve the passenger experience. ...

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Vodafone / Three deal could leave consumers and businesses worse off

Vodafone / Three deal could leave consumers and businesses worse off

22 March 2024 - 00:00 Press Release

Competition and Markets Authority

The deal, which seeks to combine 2 of the 4 UK mobile network operators, could lead to higher prices for customers and a...

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First Ukrainian pilots graduate from RAF flight training

First Ukrainian pilots graduate from RAF flight training

22 March 2024 - 00:00 Press Release

Ministry of Defence

The first Ukrainian pilots to have undergone intensive training under the guidance of Royal Air Force instructors have g...

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Geospatial Commission-funded tool demonstrates potential for AI to transform decisions about land use

Geospatial Commission-funded tool demonstrates potential for AI to transform decisions about land use

22 March 2024 - 00:00 News Story

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

The Geospatial Commission and The Alan Turing Institute are exploring how artificial intelligence can be applied to supp...

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We voted yes on the need for an immediate and sustained ceasefire to protect civilians in Gaza: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Ofqual intends to fine City & Guilds £200,000

Ofqual intends to fine City & Guilds £200,000

22 March 2024 - 00:00 Press Release

Ofqual

Ofqual intends to fine awarding organisation City & Guilds £200,000 for failing to resolve problems with its governance ...

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UK and Australia celebrate closer ties with AUKUS progress and new defence treaty

UK and Australia celebrate closer ties with AUKUS progress and new defence treaty

22 March 2024 - 00:00 Press Release

Ministry of Defence

UK and Australia ties are stronger than ever following a successful defence and foreign policy summit in Canberra....

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Bottom towed fishing gear prohibited over reef habitats in 13 marine protected areas

Bottom towed fishing gear prohibited over reef habitats in 13 marine protected areas

22 March 2024 - 00:00 News Story

Marine Management Organisation

The recovery of rare, threatened and important habitats and species in English waters is another step closer from today ...

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UK condemns Russia's failure to uphold OSCE commitments:  UK statement to the OSCE

UK condemns Russia's failure to uphold OSCE commitments: UK statement to the OSCE

21 March 2024 - 16:47 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

UK condemns electoral violations in Russia as well as breaches of Ukrainian sovereignty in conducting illegal elections ...

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Reforms to boost confidence in police accountability system

Reforms to boost confidence in police accountability system

21 March 2024 - 16:28 News Story

Home Office

Changes announced to make police accountability system more robust, along with a reform of IOPC governance structure and...

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