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UK Military Expert appointed as part of UN’s crackdown on sexual violence in conflict

UK Military Expert appointed as part of UN’s crackdown on sexual violence in conflict

19 September 2023 - 11:38 Press Release

Ministry of Defence

The UK has appointed Lieutenant Colonel Héloïse Goodley to support the UN’s mission to eradicate sexual violence in conf...

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UK patients set to have faster access to innovative medical technologies via new pathway

UK patients set to have faster access to innovative medical technologies via new pathway

19 September 2023 - 11:06 Press Release

Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency

The Innovative Devices Access Pathway (IDAP) pilot was launched today by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC)...

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Millions get more power over working hours thanks to new law

Millions get more power over working hours thanks to new law

19 September 2023 - 10:06 Press Release

Department for Business and Trade

Workers right across the country will be given more say over their working patterns thanks to new laws supported by the ...

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It’s time to register for Self Assessment, says HMRC

It’s time to register for Self Assessment, says HMRC

19 September 2023 - 10:05 Press Release

HM Revenue & Customs

Registering for Self Assessment is an essential requirement for people with an untaxed income. ...

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Pension saving boost for millions receives Royal Assent

Pension saving boost for millions receives Royal Assent

19 September 2023 - 10:04 Press Release

Department for Work and Pensions

A Private Members’ Bill to help millions save more into their pension and start saving sooner has cleared Parliament and...

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Government considers minimum service levels in hospitals during strikes

Government considers minimum service levels in hospitals during strikes

19 September 2023 - 09:47 Press Release

Department of Health and Social Care

The government is considering introducing regulations that would require some doctors and nurses to work during strikes,...

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NI Troubles (Legacy & Reconciliation) Act receives Royal Assent

NI Troubles (Legacy & Reconciliation) Act receives Royal Assent

19 September 2023 - 08:44 News Story

Northern Ireland Office

Statement by Secretary of State, Chris Heaton-Harris MP, following Royal Assent of the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy...

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Anniversary Statement: ATR 72-212A 600, EI-GPN

Anniversary Statement: ATR 72-212A 600, EI-GPN

19 September 2023 - 08:40 News Story

Air Accidents Investigation Branch

Partial electrical systems failure during approach, Belfast City Airport, 19 September 2022....

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Geography teaching has improved significantly, but more focus needed on fieldwork

Geography teaching has improved significantly, but more focus needed on fieldwork

19 September 2023 - 08:30 Press Release

Ofsted

Ofsted has today published a subject report looking at how geography is being taught in England’s schools....

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Avanti West Coast awarded long-term contract after significant improvements for passengers

Avanti West Coast awarded long-term contract after significant improvements for passengers

19 September 2023 - 06:21 News Story

Department for Transport

New long-term rail contracts awarded to Avanti West Coast and Cross Country....

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THE GPA APPOINTS NEW COO TO SUPPORT TRANSFORMATION

THE GPA APPOINTS NEW COO TO SUPPORT TRANSFORMATION

18 September 2023 - 23:00 Press Release

Government Property Agency

The GPA has appointed Lisa Commane as its new COO, strengthening its executive team as it delivers the property estate n...

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Iran’s de-designation of experienced IAEA inspectors, September 2023: joint statement

Iran’s de-designation of experienced IAEA inspectors, September 2023: joint statement

18 September 2023 - 18:21 News Story

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

France, Germany, the UK and the US gave a statement after Iran's decision to withdraw the designation of several Interna...

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CMA decision upheld in major drug price abuse case

CMA decision upheld in major drug price abuse case

18 September 2023 - 16:42 Press Release

Competition and Markets Authority

Firms which raised prices for key medicine by over 10,000% from 70p to £72 have had their appeal against a CMA finding o...

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Government announces £600,000 of new compensation for every wrongfully convicted Postmaster

Government announces £600,000 of new compensation for every wrongfully convicted Postmaster

18 September 2023 - 15:51 Press Release

Department for Business and Trade

The UK Government has announced that every Postmaster who was wrongfully convicted and has had their conviction overturn...

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Environment Agency starts work on Isle of Wight coastal defence

Environment Agency starts work on Isle of Wight coastal defence

18 September 2023 - 15:41 Press Release

Environment Agency

Options considered for refurbishment of the coastal frontage between St Helens and Bembridge - part of wider project to ...

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NDA welcomes its largest and most diverse cohort of graduates

NDA welcomes its largest and most diverse cohort of graduates

18 September 2023 - 15:12 News Story

Nuclear Decommissioning Authority

NDA group welcomes the first cohort of graduates recruited through the NDA group graduate programme, launched late last ...

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New Scottish Export Champions announced after successful first year of the scheme

New Scottish Export Champions announced after successful first year of the scheme

18 September 2023 - 14:25 News Story

Department for Business and Trade

Ten new Export Champions for Scotland have been appointed to the Export Champions scheme. ...

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Applications start for Sustainable Farming Incentive 2023

Applications start for Sustainable Farming Incentive 2023

18 September 2023 - 13:52 Press Release

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

The new and improved Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) has started to accept applications from today....

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UK minister's visit to Canada and US will boost long-standing ties with key allies

UK minister's visit to Canada and US will boost long-standing ties with key allies

18 September 2023 - 13:46 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Americas and Caribbean, David Rutley is on a four-day visit to Ottawa, Louisi...

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OSCE Prague Forum on Economy and Environment 2023: UK statement

OSCE Prague Forum on Economy and Environment 2023: UK statement

18 September 2023 - 13:40 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Justin Addison (UK Delegation to the OSCE) speaks at the Forum about Russia's attempts to sabotage the organisation....

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Ministerial appointments: 18 September 2023

Ministerial appointments: 18 September 2023

18 September 2023 - 12:36 News Story

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

The King has been pleased to approve the following appointments....

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UK appoints new HM Trade Commissioner to lead UK-China & Hong Kong trade and investment relationship

UK appoints new HM Trade Commissioner to lead UK-China & Hong Kong trade and investment relationship

18 September 2023 - 11:48 Press Release

Department for Business and Trade

The Department for Business and Trade has appointed Lewis Neal as His Majesty’s Trade Commissioner (HMTC) for China & Ho...

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New taskforce to tackle teacher workload?

New taskforce to tackle teacher workload?

18 September 2023 - 11:35 Press Release

Department for Education

Government announces membership of taskforce working towards reducing teacher and leader workload,?alongside support to ...

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First King’s Series National Nature Reserve on Lincolnshire coast

First King’s Series National Nature Reserve on Lincolnshire coast

18 September 2023 - 11:32 News Story

Natural England

Natural England's new Lincolnshire Coronation Coast National Nature Reserve in new King’s Series supports nature recover...

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UK appoints new HM Trade Commissioner for Asia Pacific to strengthen trade and investment links

UK appoints new HM Trade Commissioner for Asia Pacific to strengthen trade and investment links

18 September 2023 - 11:11 Press Release

Department for Business and Trade

The Department for Business and Trade has appointed Martin Kent as His Majesty’s Trade Commissioner (HMTC) for Asia Paci...

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Commission recommends how Covid pandemic should be remembered across the UK

Commission recommends how Covid pandemic should be remembered across the UK

18 September 2023 - 10:42 Press Release

UK Commission on Covid Commemoration

THE UK Commission on Covid Commemoration’s final report on how the Covid pandemic should be remembered across the UK has...

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Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Portugal: Lisa Bandari

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Portugal: Lisa Bandari

18 September 2023 - 10:28 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Ms Lisa Bandari has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Portuguese Republic in succession to Mr Chris Sainty....

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Almost 430,000 young people urged to claim their cash

Almost 430,000 young people urged to claim their cash

18 September 2023 - 10:17 Press Release

HM Revenue & Customs

Hundreds of thousands of young adults could have an average of £2,000 waiting for them in their unclaimed Child Trust Fu...

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Proposed principles to guide competitive AI markets and protect consumers

Proposed principles to guide competitive AI markets and protect consumers

18 September 2023 - 10:00 Press Release

Competition and Markets Authority

CMA publishes report and proposed principles following review of foundation models...

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Man banned from being company director for waste dumping

Man banned from being company director for waste dumping

18 September 2023 - 09:17 Press Release

Environment Agency

A North East man has been banned from being a company director for three years after his company dumped asbestos contami...

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