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PM's statement on the earthquakes in Japan: 1 January 2024

PM's statement on the earthquakes in Japan: 1 January 2024

01 January 2024 - 22:09 Press Release

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

Prime Minister's statement on the earthquakes in Japan: 1 January 2024...

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Change to the Plan 2, Plan 5 and Postgraduate (PG) student loan interest rates announcement

Change to the Plan 2, Plan 5 and Postgraduate (PG) student loan interest rates announcement

01 January 2024 - 09:30 News Story

Student Loans Company

The Department for Education (DfE) has today confirmed a change to the maximum Plan 2, Plan 5 and Postgraduate (PG) loan...

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Extension of appointments to the Animal Welfare Committee
Charges for disposing of DIY waste at recycling centres scrapped

Charges for disposing of DIY waste at recycling centres scrapped

01 January 2024 - 00:01 Press Release

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

From today, households no longer have to pay to get rid of DIY waste at council recycling centres...

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VAT on period pants scrapped

VAT on period pants scrapped

01 January 2024 - 00:00 Press Release

HM Treasury

Women will save up to £2 on a £12 pair of period pants as the government scraps VAT on the underwear....

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The Shipping Forecast broadcast turns 100

The Shipping Forecast broadcast turns 100

01 January 2024 - 00:00 Press Release

Maritime and Coastguard Agency

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the first broadcast of the Shipping Forecast....

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New tax credits for British film, TV and video game makers start from today

New tax credits for British film, TV and video game makers start from today

01 January 2024 - 00:00 News Story

HM Treasury

British film, TV and video game producers will benefit from new, more generous tax credits that start today (1 January 2...

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English Sparkling Wine makers raise a glass to new opportunities

English Sparkling Wine makers raise a glass to new opportunities

31 December 2023 - 00:01 Press Release

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

On the eve of New Year reforms for the wine industry, Environment Secretary Steve Barclay welcomes the scrapping of outd...

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New legal restrictions on XL Bully dog now in force

New legal restrictions on XL Bully dog now in force

31 December 2023 - 00:00 News Story

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

It is now illegal to breed, sell, advertise, gift, exchange, and abandon these dogs or let them stray....

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Russia has now turned to indiscriminate attacks on civilians: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Russia has now turned to indiscriminate attacks on civilians: UK statement at the UN Security Council

30 December 2023 - 22:20 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Statement by Deputy Political Coordinator Tom Phipps at the UN Security Council meeting on Ukraine....

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New Year Message

New Year Message

30 December 2023 - 09:55 News Story

Closed organisation: Office of the Secretary of State for Scotland

Scottish Secretary Alister Jack looks back on 2023 and ahead to 2024...

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NDA group employees honoured by His Majesty the King

NDA group employees honoured by His Majesty the King

30 December 2023 - 08:32 News Story

Nuclear Decommissioning Authority

Two NDA group employees have been awarded honours by His Majesty the King in the New Year’s Honours List....

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Storm overflows monitoring hits 100% target

Storm overflows monitoring hits 100% target

30 December 2023 - 00:15 Press Release

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

Every storm overflow across England’s water network is now monitored....

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Brand new guide to help public easily access court hearings

Brand new guide to help public easily access court hearings

30 December 2023 - 00:00 Press Release

Ministry of Justice

People are being encouraged to see how justice is done in courtrooms with the publication of a new and simple ‘how to’ g...

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Prime Minister's New Year's message: 31 December 2023

Prime Minister's New Year's message: 31 December 2023

30 December 2023 - 00:00 News Story

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's New Year's message....

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Scots recognised in King's New Year Honours List

Scots recognised in King's New Year Honours List

29 December 2023 - 22:35 News Story

Closed organisation: Office of the Secretary of State for Scotland

The Scottish Secretary has congratulated the many people from across Scottish society who have been recognised in the Ne...

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Political Honours conferred: December 2023

Political Honours conferred: December 2023

29 December 2023 - 22:30 Press Release

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

The King has been graciously pleased to signify His intention of conferring the following Honours....

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Outstanding contributions by British nationals abroad recognised on Overseas and International Honours List

Outstanding contributions by British nationals abroad recognised on Overseas and International Honours List

29 December 2023 - 22:30 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Award-winning singer-songwriter Leona Lewis among those recognised on the Overseas and International Honours list....

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British business leaders, innovators and international trade champions recognised in the King’s 2024 New Year Honours List
Welsh Secretary congratulates 2024 New Year's Honours recipients

Welsh Secretary congratulates 2024 New Year's Honours recipients

29 December 2023 - 22:30 Press Release

Closed organisation: Office of the Secretary of State for Wales

Dozens of people from across Wales have been recognised by His Majesty The King....

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Yet another brutal attack by Russia against the Ukrainian people: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Yet another brutal attack by Russia against the Ukrainian people: UK statement at the UN Security Council

29 December 2023 - 22:02 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Security Council meeting on Ukraine. ...

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Many more will die from attacks, disease and famine if we do not stop the humanitarian catastrophe: UK statement at the UN Security Council
The Taliban has a responsibility to meet its international commitments: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The Taliban has a responsibility to meet its international commitments: UK statement at the UN Security Council

29 December 2023 - 15:52 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Explanation of vote by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Security Council meeting on Afghanistan....

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Welsh Secretary highlights UK Government delivery in 2023

Welsh Secretary highlights UK Government delivery in 2023

29 December 2023 - 10:57 Press Release

Closed organisation: Office of the Secretary of State for Wales

Secretary of State David TC Davies says that progress is being made in growing the economy and spreading jobs, prosperit...

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ACCIA now recruiting for regional sub-committee scorers

ACCIA now recruiting for regional sub-committee scorers

29 December 2023 - 09:39 News Story

Advisory Committee on Clinical Impact Awards

ACCIA is recruiting for volunteers to join its scoring panel for the 2024 national Clinical Impact Awards round....

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Secretary of State: Returning Executive can unleash Northern Ireland's potential

Secretary of State: Returning Executive can unleash Northern Ireland's potential

29 December 2023 - 09:10 News Story

Northern Ireland Office

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Chris Heaton-Harris wrote in the Belfast Telegraph about his hopes for a res...

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Government exceeds target as over 2,100 more county lines closed

Government exceeds target as over 2,100 more county lines closed

29 December 2023 - 08:30 News Story

Home Office

Ambitious target to close 2,000 county lines by 2025 exceeded in just a year and a half....

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The UK bolsters Ukraine's air defence after Putin's latest air strikes

The UK bolsters Ukraine's air defence after Putin's latest air strikes

29 December 2023 - 00:00 News Story

Ministry of Defence

Defence Secretary announces that hundreds of British-made air defence missiles are being shipped to Ukraine to protect c...

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MCA employee recognised in New Year Honours

MCA employee recognised in New Year Honours

29 December 2023 - 00:00 Press Release

Maritime and Coastguard Agency

More than 40 years' service to maritime awarded with an MBE....

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New Year Honours 2024 for defence personnel

New Year Honours 2024 for defence personnel

29 December 2023 - 00:00 News Story

Ministry of Defence

Armed Forces personnel and Defence civilians have been honoured by His Majesty The King in the New Year Honours list....

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