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Government drive to phase out smoking and tackle youth vaping attracts large response

Government drive to phase out smoking and tackle youth vaping attracts large response

08 November 2023 - 00:00 Press Release

Department of Health and Social Care

Over 12,000 responses so far submitted on government proposals to create first ‘smokefree generation’, less than halfway...

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New Testament owned by royalty at risk of leaving UK

New Testament owned by royalty at risk of leaving UK

08 November 2023 - 00:00 Press Release

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

Export bar placed on the manuscript, formerly owned by French and English royalty to allow time for a UK institution to ...

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World Trade Organization's Chinese Taipei’s Trade Policy Review, November 2023: UK Statement

World Trade Organization's Chinese Taipei’s Trade Policy Review, November 2023: UK Statement

08 November 2023 - 00:00 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

The UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO and UN in Geneva, Simon Manley, gave a statement during Chinese Taipei’s fi...

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UK hosts talks with Taiwan to boost trade ties

UK hosts talks with Taiwan to boost trade ties

08 November 2023 - 00:00 Press Release

Department for Business and Trade

26th annual trade talks with Taiwan take place in London....

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New capability agreement with Microsoft

New capability agreement with Microsoft

08 November 2023 - 00:00 News Story

Defence Science and Technology Laboratory

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory's (Dstl) agreement with Microsoft aims to deliver safe and responsible use...

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UK supports Pacific Islands Forum’s 2050 Strategy as Minister for the Indo-Pacific visits New Zealand, the Cook Islands, Fiji and Tonga

UK supports Pacific Islands Forum’s 2050 Strategy as Minister for the Indo-Pacific visits New Zealand, the Cook Islands, Fiji and Tonga

08 November 2023 - 00:00 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Indo-Pacific Minister Anne-Marie Trevelyan is visiting New Zealand, the Cook Islands, Fiji and Tonga from 8 to 15 Novemb...

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Investigatory Powers Act 2016 reform announced in King’s Speech

Investigatory Powers Act 2016 reform announced in King’s Speech

08 November 2023 - 00:00 News Story

Home Office

The government has introduced legislation to update the Investigatory Powers Act 2016. ...

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UK cracks down on gold and oil networks propping up Russia’s war economy

UK cracks down on gold and oil networks propping up Russia’s war economy

08 November 2023 - 00:00 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Foreign Secretary announces 29 new UK sanctions targeting individuals and entities operating in and supporting Russia's ...

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G7 foreign ministers' meeting in Japan, November 2023: joint statement

G7 foreign ministers' meeting in Japan, November 2023: joint statement

08 November 2023 - 00:00 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Following their meeting in Tokyo, G7 foreign ministers gave a joint statement on a range of international issues....

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The UK calls for Russia to end its war of aggression as it continues to inflict suffering on Ukraine and across the globe: UK statement at the UN Security Council
£4 billion UK-Poland air defence deal strengthens European security

£4 billion UK-Poland air defence deal strengthens European security

07 November 2023 - 15:39 Press Release

Ministry of Defence

The UK and Poland defence industries have signed a deal worth over £4 billion to continue the next phase of Poland’s fut...

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UK and Austria commit to work closer on illegal migration and terrorism

UK and Austria commit to work closer on illegal migration and terrorism

07 November 2023 - 13:17 News Story

Home Office

The UK and Austria have signed a statement today agreeing to closer cooperation on tackling illegal migration and terror...

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UK Statement at 7th Intergovernmental Negotiating Body

UK Statement at 7th Intergovernmental Negotiating Body

07 November 2023 - 11:45 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

UK opening intervention at the 7th Intergovernmental Negotiating Body. Delivered by the UK's Ambassador to the WTO and U...

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Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces - UK condemns withdrawal

Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces - UK condemns withdrawal

07 November 2023 - 11:02 News Story

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

The UK has issued a statement in response to Russia’s withdrawal from the Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe....

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Applications open for Open Innovation Policy Fellowship 2023/24

Applications open for Open Innovation Policy Fellowship 2023/24

07 November 2023 - 10:22 News Story

Open Innovation Team

The Open Innovation Policy Fellowship is now accepting applications for 2023/2024. The fellowship helps officials answer...

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Law Commissioner appointed

Law Commissioner appointed

07 November 2023 - 10:00 News Story

Ministry of Justice

The Lord Chancellor has approved the appointment of Professor Alison Young as the Law Commissioner for Public Law and th...

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Local agencies struggle to prioritise early help for children and families

Local agencies struggle to prioritise early help for children and families

07 November 2023 - 09:30 Press Release

Ofsted

Ofsted, the CQC and HMICFRS have published a joint report on the multi-agency response to children and families who need...

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RSH launches consultation on updated statutory guidance

RSH launches consultation on updated statutory guidance

07 November 2023 - 09:30 News Story

Regulator of Social Housing

RSH is consulting on updated statutory guidance on its use of powers under s215 of the Housing and Regeneration Act 2008...

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Pharmaceuticals in the Environment Group agrees next steps

Pharmaceuticals in the Environment Group agrees next steps

07 November 2023 - 08:22 News Story

Veterinary Medicines Directorate

Third Pharmaceuticals in the Environment (PiE) Group meeting continue discussions regarding imidacloprid and fipronil....

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New funding to fuel space sustainability

New funding to fuel space sustainability

07 November 2023 - 00:00 Press Release

UK Space Agency

The UK Space Agency is funding research into refuelling an upcoming mission to remove space junk, which could help prolo...

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£2.2 billion in Cost of Living Payments paid by DWP over the last eight days

£2.2 billion in Cost of Living Payments paid by DWP over the last eight days

07 November 2023 - 00:00 Press Release

Department for Work and Pensions

99% of households already eligible for the second Cost of Living Payment have been directly paid £300 by the Government....

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Progress of landmark UK-Japan treaties driven forward as Defence Secretary visits Tokyo

Progress of landmark UK-Japan treaties driven forward as Defence Secretary visits Tokyo

07 November 2023 - 00:00 Press Release

Ministry of Defence

The visit is the latest in a series of high-level UK-Japan bilateral engagements this year, driving progress on two majo...

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The Strikes (Minimum Service Levels: Passenger Railway Services) Regulations 2023: Statement from the RPC

The Strikes (Minimum Service Levels: Passenger Railway Services) Regulations 2023: Statement from the RPC

07 November 2023 - 00:00 News Story

Regulatory Policy Committee

Regulatory Policy Committee statement on the impact assessment for The Strikes (Minimum Service Levels: Passenger Railwa...

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Minister for Europe demonstrates UK commitment to Baltic security

Minister for Europe demonstrates UK commitment to Baltic security

07 November 2023 - 00:00 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Minister for Europe, Leo Docherty visits Lithuania and Latvia to reinforce UK cooperation on regional security and suppo...

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Criminal justice at the heart of the King's Speech

Criminal justice at the heart of the King's Speech

06 November 2023 - 22:30 Press Release

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

The King’s Speech will keep violent criminals locked up for longer and put victims front and centre of the criminal just...

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MHRA authorises enzyme inhibitor Anastrozole to prevent breast cancer in post-menopausal women

MHRA authorises enzyme inhibitor Anastrozole to prevent breast cancer in post-menopausal women

06 November 2023 - 22:00 Press Release

Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency

Anastrozole is now authorised as a preventative treatment for post-menopausal women at moderate or high risk of breast c...

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Holding the flame of trusteeship high

Holding the flame of trusteeship high

06 November 2023 - 17:36 Speech

The Charity Commission

Charity Commission CEO Helen Stephenson's speech at BDO's Trustees for Change event, as part of Trustees' Week 2023....

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Space age manufacturing to boost frontline support

Space age manufacturing to boost frontline support

06 November 2023 - 17:30 Press Release

Ministry of Defence

A British SME is building the world’s first in-space manufacturing platform that will be used to create crucial componen...

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The fragile security situation in Abyei is further threatened by conflict in Sudan: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The fragile security situation in Abyei is further threatened by conflict in Sudan: UK statement at the UN Security Council

06 November 2023 - 16:26 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council meeting on Sudan and South Sudan. ...

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Strike laws to be passed to protect vital public services over Christmas

Strike laws to be passed to protect vital public services over Christmas

06 November 2023 - 16:23 Press Release

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

Minimum service level regulations for rail workers, ambulance staff and border security staff will be laid in parliament...

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