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Nine imprisoned for operating illegal Lincolnshire waste site

Nine imprisoned for operating illegal Lincolnshire waste site

18 October 2024 - 14:42 Press Release

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

Nine people have been sentenced for the operation of an illegal waste site in rural Lincolnshire, following an investiga...

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Updated plans to protect Pevensey and Eastbourne from flooding

Updated plans to protect Pevensey and Eastbourne from flooding

18 October 2024 - 14:09 Press Release

Environment Agency

Efforts include reversing power of the storms as public gets to shape project...

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New gate installed at Leigh flood storage area

New gate installed at Leigh flood storage area

18 October 2024 - 14:06 Press Release

Environment Agency

More than 1,400 homes better-protected from flooding as Kent facility will hold 25 per cent more water than now, enough ...

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East Midlands one year on from Storm Babet

East Midlands one year on from Storm Babet

18 October 2024 - 13:36 Press Release

Environment Agency

Today, 18 October 2024, marks one year since Storm Babet hit the UK and brought with it extremely heavy rainfall and ver...

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Welsh Secretary hails new era for Wales office on 60th anniversary

Welsh Secretary hails new era for Wales office on 60th anniversary

18 October 2024 - 12:20 Press Release

Wales Office

An event was held at T? William Morgan in Cardiff to mark the 60 years of the creation of the Secretary of State for Wal...

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Questions about Martyn's Law

Questions about Martyn's Law

18 October 2024 - 12:10 News Story

Security Industry Authority

Who to contact if you have questions about the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill, better known as 'Martyn's Law'....

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Fisheries Management Plan measures move forward

Fisheries Management Plan measures move forward

18 October 2024 - 10:43 Press Release

Marine Management Organisation

Vulnerable fisheries stocks will receive additional protection with the implementation of new legislation....

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How we protected the UK and space in September 2024

How we protected the UK and space in September 2024

18 October 2024 - 09:16 News Story

National Space Operations Centre

This report was issued in October 2024 and covers the time period 1 September 2024 to 30 September 2024 inclusive....

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Government launches British Infrastructure Taskforce

Government launches British Infrastructure Taskforce

18 October 2024 - 08:20 News Story

HM Treasury

Private finance experts met the Chancellor at No11 Downing Street today to boost investment in infrastructure and drive ...

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Regulator announces inquiry into Leicester disability charity

Regulator announces inquiry into Leicester disability charity

17 October 2024 - 23:01 Press Release

The Charity Commission

The Charity Commission, the regulator of charities for England and Wales, has opened a statutory inquiry into Leicesters...

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Virtual reality and wearable technology pilot to cut drug deaths

Virtual reality and wearable technology pilot to cut drug deaths

17 October 2024 - 23:00 Press Release

Department of Health and Social Care

The government will fund research into wearable technology, virtual reality and artificial intelligence in a bid to supp...

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Scottish Secretary signs Scotland Act Order (SAO)

Scottish Secretary signs Scotland Act Order (SAO)

17 October 2024 - 23:00 News Story

Scotland Office

Ian Murray today signed an SAO to ensure the Scottish Government’s new Pension Age Disability Payment is recognised in t...

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Change of British High Commissioner to Cyprus: Michael Tatham

Change of British High Commissioner to Cyprus: Michael Tatham

17 October 2024 - 23:00 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Mr Michael Tatham CMG has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Republic of Cyprus in succession to Mr Irfan S...

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Modern slavery victims to be supported in fresh measures

Modern slavery victims to be supported in fresh measures

17 October 2024 - 23:00 News Story

Home Office

Victims of modern slavery will be better supported in fresh measures unveiled by the government....

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Women’s health campaigner Mariella Frostrup appointed as Government Menopause Employment Ambassador

Women’s health campaigner Mariella Frostrup appointed as Government Menopause Employment Ambassador

17 October 2024 - 23:00 Press Release

Department for Work and Pensions

Ambassador to work with employers to help women experiencing menopause symptoms to stay in work and progress in their ca...

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Joint donor statement on Humanitarian Access in Sudan by the UK, USAID, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, Netherlands, Ireland, Switzerland, Canada and the European Commissioner for Crisis Management
Foreign Secretary visits China

Foreign Secretary visits China

17 October 2024 - 23:00 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Foreign Secretary David Lammy arrives in China on 2-day trip, which will include meetings in Beijing and Shanghai....

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The UK remains committed to the principles of equal rights and self-determination: UK statement at the UN Fourth Committee

The UK remains committed to the principles of equal rights and self-determination: UK statement at the UN Fourth Committee

17 October 2024 - 17:15 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Explanation of vote by Archie Young, UK Ambassador to the General Assembly at the UN Fourth Committee....

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County Durham man sentenced for illegal waste dumping

County Durham man sentenced for illegal waste dumping

17 October 2024 - 16:14 Press Release

Environment Agency

A man described as ‘arrogant’ by a judge has been sentenced for arranging waste to be illegally dumped on his rural land...

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Northern Gaza must not be cut off from the south: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Northern Gaza must not be cut off from the south: UK statement at the UN Security Council

17 October 2024 - 16:14 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN at the UN Security Council meeting on th...

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Millions of shoppers to be protected by new Buy-Now, Pay-Later rules

Millions of shoppers to be protected by new Buy-Now, Pay-Later rules

17 October 2024 - 15:03 Press Release

HM Treasury

New rules will give millions of Buy-Now, Pay-Later users key protections offered by other forms of credit....

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Future of Great British Railways

Future of Great British Railways

17 October 2024 - 14:32 Speech

Department for Transport

Secretary of State for Transport outlines next steps for rail reform in Britain during the Derby rail skills event. ...

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Transition Finance Market Review launch

Transition Finance Market Review launch

17 October 2024 - 14:25 Speech

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Keynote speech by Minister for Industry at the launch event for the Transition Finance Market Review....

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Report of the Acting Head of the OSCE Mission in Kosovo: UK statement, October 2024

Report of the Acting Head of the OSCE Mission in Kosovo: UK statement, October 2024

17 October 2024 - 13:33 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Ambassador Holland welcomes the Report by the Acting Head of the OSCE Mission in Kosovo, and underlines appreciation for...

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Brighton soldier killed at Passendale finally laid to rest

Brighton soldier killed at Passendale finally laid to rest

17 October 2024 - 13:24 News Story

Ministry of Defence

A World War One soldier who was injured and sent home, but then returned to the front where he was killed, has finally b...

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World Day against the Death Penalty 2024: Joint statement to the OSCE

World Day against the Death Penalty 2024: Joint statement to the OSCE

17 October 2024 - 13:08 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

The UK and other OSCE participating States mark World Day against the Death Penalty at the OSCE....

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MAIB Annual Report 2023 published

MAIB Annual Report 2023 published

17 October 2024 - 13:00 News Story

Marine Accident Investigation Branch

This report provides information on the branch's activities during 2023....

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Progress for investment in Grangemouth's future

Progress for investment in Grangemouth's future

17 October 2024 - 12:41 Press Release

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

UK and Scottish Governments step up plans to support workers at Grangemouth refinery, with immediate investment in skill...

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Increased sentencing powers for magistrates to address prisons crisis

Increased sentencing powers for magistrates to address prisons crisis

17 October 2024 - 12:29 Press Release

Ministry of Justice

More victims will get the justice they deserve sooner under plans to give magistrates greater sentencing powers....

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Regulators urge safer giving to help people impacted by humanitarian crisis in the Middle East

Regulators urge safer giving to help people impacted by humanitarian crisis in the Middle East

17 October 2024 - 12:26 Press Release

The Charity Commission

The Charity Commission for England and Wales and the Fundraising Regulator advise people to give support via registered ...

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