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Tougher sentences for ‘rough sex’ killers

Tougher sentences for ‘rough sex’ killers

14 February 2024 - 00:00 Press Release

Ministry of Justice

Cowards who kill their partners with sexual violence will face longer behind bars as the government continues to clamp d...

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Developing AI skills

Developing AI skills

14 February 2024 - 00:00 News Story

Government Actuary's Department

GAD is working with an AI partner to investigate fine tuning a large language model to perform quality assurance checks ...

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The Third Conference for Landlocked Developing Countries is an opportunity for action: UK statement at the UN

The Third Conference for Landlocked Developing Countries is an opportunity for action: UK statement at the UN

13 February 2024 - 16:50 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Statement by Ambassador Tom Woodroffe at the first session of the Preparatory Committee of the Third Conference for Land...

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New housing developments to deliver nature boost in landmark move

New housing developments to deliver nature boost in landmark move

13 February 2024 - 16:32 Press Release

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

In a world first, developers in England are now required to deliver 10% Biodiversity Net Gain when building new housing,...

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Strengthening ties with defence counterparts in India

Strengthening ties with defence counterparts in India

13 February 2024 - 16:00 News Story

Closed organisation: Strategic Command

The UK-India defence partnership continues with educational visits and Joint Staff talks....

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‘Periods of Grace’ – Don’t leave it too late

‘Periods of Grace’ – Don’t leave it too late

13 February 2024 - 14:29 News Story

Traffic Commissioners for Great Britain

Assistance from the Senior Traffic Commissioner on Periods of Grace....

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Joint RCVS and VMD guidance published

Joint RCVS and VMD guidance published

13 February 2024 - 14:27 News Story

Veterinary Medicines Directorate

Guidance developed for vets following changes to RCVS guidance on prescribing POM-V medicines....

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Reappointments to the National Heritage Memorial Fund and The National Lottery Heritage Fund

Reappointments to the National Heritage Memorial Fund and The National Lottery Heritage Fund

13 February 2024 - 14:15 News Story

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

The Prime Minister has reappointed Dr Simon Thurley as Chair of the National Heritage Memorial Fund and The National Lot...

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Foreign flagged ships detained in the UK during January 2024 under Paris MOU.

Foreign flagged ships detained in the UK during January 2024 under Paris MOU.

13 February 2024 - 11:31 Press Release

Maritime and Coastguard Agency

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that seven foreign flagged ship remained under detention in UK ...

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Major regeneration investment to accelerate 8,000 new homes in Newham and Southwark

Major regeneration investment to accelerate 8,000 new homes in Newham and Southwark

13 February 2024 - 10:53 Press Release

Homes England

Delivery of new homes in Newham and Southwark due to major regeneration investment by Homes England, Greater London Auth...

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Providing trade information for self-catering holiday lets

Providing trade information for self-catering holiday lets

13 February 2024 - 09:59 News Story

Valuation Office Agency

The VOA is asking some owners of self-catering holiday lets for further information about their property....

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Climate change, environmental degradation and biodiversity loss are exacerbating conflict: UK Statement at the UN Security Council

Climate change, environmental degradation and biodiversity loss are exacerbating conflict: UK Statement at the UN Security Council

13 February 2024 - 00:00 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Security Council meeting on Climate, Food Security and Conflict. ...

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UK signs landmark economic partnership with Nigeria

UK signs landmark economic partnership with Nigeria

13 February 2024 - 00:00 Press Release

Department for Business and Trade

Business and Trade Secretary visits Nigeria to sign a landmark UK-Nigeria economic partnership....

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Pioneering genetic biobank to start recruiting patients on stroke prevention medicines

Pioneering genetic biobank to start recruiting patients on stroke prevention medicines

13 February 2024 - 00:00 Press Release

Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency

The Yellow Card Biobank will today start investigating a new group of medicines known as Direct Oral Anticoagulants...

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UK Government confirms £3.3bn spending settlement for restored Northern Ireland Executive

UK Government confirms £3.3bn spending settlement for restored Northern Ireland Executive

13 February 2024 - 00:00 Press Release

Northern Ireland Office

The UK Government has written to the NI Minister of Finance outlining the detail of the spending settlement worth in exc...

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Build on brownfield now, Gove tells underperforming councils

Build on brownfield now, Gove tells underperforming councils

13 February 2024 - 00:00 Press Release

Closed organisation: Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities

Big city councils must prioritise brownfield development, building new homes in right places and protecting the Green Be...

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Convicted fraudster sentenced following third name change

Convicted fraudster sentenced following third name change

13 February 2024 - 00:00 Press Release

Serious Fraud Office

Today at Southwark Crown Court, convicted fraudster David Hardie, formerly known as David Black and David Diaz, received...

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Foreign Secretary visits Eastern Europe to shore up support for Ukraine and tackle illegal migration

Foreign Secretary visits Eastern Europe to shore up support for Ukraine and tackle illegal migration

13 February 2024 - 00:00 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Foreign Secretary David Cameron visits Bulgaria and Poland to shore up support for Ukraine and promote action to tackle ...

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Director Ephgrave’s speech at RUSI 13 February 2024

Director Ephgrave’s speech at RUSI 13 February 2024

13 February 2024 - 00:00 Speech

Serious Fraud Office

On Tuesday 13 February 2024, Nick Ephgrave QPM gave his first public speech as Director of the Serious Fraud Office (SFO...

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The UK will continue to stand with Ukraine, defend the Charter and call out Russian disinformation: UK Statement at the UN Security Council
National Apprenticeship Week in brief

National Apprenticeship Week in brief

12 February 2024 - 14:28 News Story

Government Legal Department

A summary of GLD activities during National Apprenticeship Week 2024....

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Independent Commission for Aid Impact: new commissioners appointed

Independent Commission for Aid Impact: new commissioners appointed

12 February 2024 - 13:54 News Story

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Liz Ditchburn and Harold Freeman have been appointed as part-time commissioners for the Independent Commission for Aid I...

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Middle East Minister embarks on Gulf visit

Middle East Minister embarks on Gulf visit

12 February 2024 - 13:47 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Middle East Minister Lord Ahmad embarks on Gulf tour to build momentum towards lasting peace and security in the region....

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VICH Consultation relating to demonstrating the safety of residues in food

VICH Consultation relating to demonstrating the safety of residues in food

12 February 2024 - 12:25 News Story

Veterinary Medicines Directorate

VICH consultation until 31 July 2024 on guidelines relating to the technical requirements for demonstrating the safety o...

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The SSRO launches new and updated pricing guidance that strengthens the regulatory framework

The SSRO launches new and updated pricing guidance that strengthens the regulatory framework

12 February 2024 - 12:15 News Story

Single Source Regulations Office

The SSRO has released new and updated pricing guidance, which sees greater choice, flexibility and simplicity for how so...

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Major campaign to fight fraud launched

Major campaign to fight fraud launched

12 February 2024 - 11:46 News Story

Home Office

Stop! Think Fraud, the National Campaign Against Fraud, launches today. ...

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UK and EU science chiefs urge British researchers and businesses work together with European colleagues through Horizon, and apply for grants to boost jobs, growth and scientific breakthroughs
£3 billion affordable housing boost to deliver 20,000 new homes

£3 billion affordable housing boost to deliver 20,000 new homes

12 February 2024 - 00:00 Press Release

Closed organisation: Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities

The expansion of government-backed loan scheme will support thousands of new homes....

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Change of British High Commissioner to Rwanda: Alison Thorpe

Change of British High Commissioner to Rwanda: Alison Thorpe

12 February 2024 - 00:00 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Ms Alison Thorpe has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Republic of Rwanda....

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UK sanctions extremist settlers in the West Bank

UK sanctions extremist settlers in the West Bank

12 February 2024 - 00:00 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

The UK announces new sanctions against extremist Israeli settlers who have violently attacked Palestinians in the West B...

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