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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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Taw and Torridge Coaches fined for diesel leak into Taw estuary

Taw and Torridge Coaches fined for diesel leak into Taw estuary

17 October 2024 - 11:42 Press Release

Environment Agency

Company boss Mark Hunt consistently denied any wrongdoing and blamed pollution on nearby petrol station. But coach depo...

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Devon and Cornwall farmers urged to plan for heavier rainfall 

Devon and Cornwall farmers urged to plan for heavier rainfall 

17 October 2024 - 11:41 Press Release

Environment Agency

Farmers are being urged not to take chances and gamble high-risk crops against a changing climate in Devon and Cornwall....

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UK Minister for Development to give first major speech at Chatham House

UK Minister for Development to give first major speech at Chatham House

17 October 2024 - 11:37 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

UK Minister for Development outlines a new “modern approach to development” in first major speech...

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Russia has repeatedly violated its OSCE commitments through its actions in Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE

Russia has repeatedly violated its OSCE commitments through its actions in Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE

17 October 2024 - 11:32 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Ambassador Holland condemns Russia's repeated violation of its OSCE commitments to non-intervention in internal affairs ...

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Government delivers more homes for heroes

Government delivers more homes for heroes

17 October 2024 - 11:23 Press Release

Ministry of Defence

The UK government has announced veterans’ capital housing grants totalling almost £3.7m. This funding will assist 14 org...

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Britain bolsters NATO’s eastern flank with new pact with Estonia and new cooperation on missile defence  

Britain bolsters NATO’s eastern flank with new pact with Estonia and new cooperation on missile defence  

17 October 2024 - 11:04 Press Release

Ministry of Defence

The Defence Secretary will sign new defence roadmap with Estonia, underlining key NATO commitment and will begin cooper...

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Environment Agency works to preserve North East salmon stocks

Environment Agency works to preserve North East salmon stocks

17 October 2024 - 11:04 Press Release

Environment Agency

Atlantic salmon stocks in the Tyne remain buoyant despite stocks across England reaching new lows according to a report ...

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