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It is vital that we collectively continue to support the Afghan people: UK statement at the UN Security Council

It is vital that we collectively continue to support the Afghan people: UK statement at the UN Security Council

06 March 2024 - 00:00 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Security Council meeting on Afghanistan. ...

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Former MoD official convicted for taking £70k in secret kickbacks

Former MoD official convicted for taking £70k in secret kickbacks

06 March 2024 - 00:00 Press Release

Serious Fraud Office

Today at Southwark Crown Court, the SFO secured the conviction of former Ministry of Defence (MoD) official Jeffrey Cook...

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The UK is committed to getting humanitarian aid to the people in Gaza who desperately need it: UK statement at the UN Security Council
South Sudanese people deserve peace and a government that is accountable to them: UK statement at the UN Security Council

South Sudanese people deserve peace and a government that is accountable to them: UK statement at the UN Security Council

05 March 2024 - 16:37 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

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

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£1m project to bring boost for wildlife and water quality starts

£1m project to bring boost for wildlife and water quality starts

05 March 2024 - 14:19 Press Release

Environment Agency

Work on a project to restore wetland habitat opens up 55km of river for fish and improve community access at a Tees Vall...

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Keeping primates as pets banned

Keeping primates as pets banned

05 March 2024 - 12:42 Press Release

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

It will no longer be possible to keep primates as household pets in environments that fail to provide for their needs...

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New measures to tackle small boats agreed by Calais Group

New measures to tackle small boats agreed by Calais Group

05 March 2024 - 10:49 News Story

Home Office

The UK and other northern European countries discussed new commitments to disrupt the supply chain of small boats yester...

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Science Minister speech at LEAP '24, Riyadh

Science Minister speech at LEAP '24, Riyadh

05 March 2024 - 10:05 Speech

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

A keynote speech delivered by Science Minister Andrew Griffith at LEAP '24, in Riyadh....

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RSH publishes quarterly survey for Q3 2023-24

RSH publishes quarterly survey for Q3 2023-24

05 March 2024 - 09:30 News Story

Regulator of Social Housing

The Regulator of Social Housing has today published the results of its latest quarterly survey of registered providers’ ...

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Ofsted report shows reading has improved but writing and spoken language need more focus

Ofsted report shows reading has improved but writing and spoken language need more focus

05 March 2024 - 09:30 Press Release

Ofsted

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

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OPCW 105th Executive Council: UK national statement

OPCW 105th Executive Council: UK national statement

05 March 2024 - 00:00 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Statement by UK Permanent Representative to the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) Joanna Roper...

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Crime News: Newly amended crime contract and guidance

Crime News: Newly amended crime contract and guidance

05 March 2024 - 00:00 News Story

Legal Aid Agency

Working with the Law Society and Association of Prison Lawyers, the LAA have amended the crime contract and associated g...

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Glasgow's financial, drink and arts sectors in the spotlight

Glasgow's financial, drink and arts sectors in the spotlight

05 March 2024 - 00:00 News Story

Closed organisation: Office of the Secretary of State for Scotland

Apprenticeships, spirits and culture were on the agenda as UK Government Minister for Scotland John Lamont embarked on a...

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Unions will recommend new offer to NHS consultants

Unions will recommend new offer to NHS consultants

05 March 2024 - 00:00 Press Release

Department of Health and Social Care

The British Medical Association (BMA) and Hospital Consultants and Specialists Association (HCSA) will put the offer for...

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Five elements to achieve a sustainable ceasefire and lasting peace: UK statement at the UN General Assembly

Five elements to achieve a sustainable ceasefire and lasting peace: UK statement at the UN General Assembly

04 March 2024 - 18:17 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at UN General Assembly on the situation in the Middle East, including the Pales...

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Emergency pesticide authorisation to protect sugar beet crop conditionally approved

Emergency pesticide authorisation to protect sugar beet crop conditionally approved

04 March 2024 - 17:31 News Story

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

The pesticide will only be used if there is a threat to the crop, and stringent controls are attached to protect the env...

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AustralianSuper announces £8 billion investment in the UK

AustralianSuper announces £8 billion investment in the UK

04 March 2024 - 17:00 News Story

HM Treasury

Australia’s biggest pension fund to invest more than £18 billion in UK by 2030. ...

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Dr Nicola Byrne reappointed as National Data Guardian

Dr Nicola Byrne reappointed as National Data Guardian

04 March 2024 - 16:34 Press Release

National Data Guardian

The Cabinet Office has announced that Dr Nicola Byrne will continue in her role as National Data Guardian for three more...

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Hedgerow regulations to be brought into law to protect wildlife

Hedgerow regulations to be brought into law to protect wildlife

04 March 2024 - 16:20 Press Release

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

English hedgerows will be protected in law as the government sets out its plans for domestic hedgerow regulations, follo...

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UN Human Rights Council 55: UK Statement for Item 2 General Debate

UN Human Rights Council 55: UK Statement for Item 2 General Debate

04 March 2024 - 15:33 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

HRC55: UK Statement for Item 2 General Debate. Delivered by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador, Rita French....

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Two members reappointed to the Independent Family Returns Panel

Two members reappointed to the Independent Family Returns Panel

04 March 2024 - 12:12 News Story

Independent Family Returns Panel

Members reappointed to the Independent Family Returns Panel....

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Nearly £300m of drugs seized by Royal Navy in the Caribbean Sea

Nearly £300m of drugs seized by Royal Navy in the Caribbean Sea

04 March 2024 - 11:30 News Story

Ministry of Defence

A Royal Navy warship seized drugs with a street value of £290.66m in two separate blows to drug runners in the Caribbean...

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£360 million to boost British manufacturing and R&D

£360 million to boost British manufacturing and R&D

04 March 2024 - 10:41 News Story

HM Treasury

The Chancellor has today (4 March) announced a significant investment package in the UK’s life sciences and manufacturin...

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UN Human Rights Council 55: Core Group Statement on Item 2 General Debate – Sri Lanka

UN Human Rights Council 55: Core Group Statement on Item 2 General Debate – Sri Lanka

04 March 2024 - 10:40 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

HRC55 Item 2 General Debate: Sri Lanka. Core Group Statement delivered by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador, Rita French....

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Hampshire renewable energy developer secures £19 million bank guarantee facility required to fuel exports

Hampshire renewable energy developer secures £19 million bank guarantee facility required to fuel exports

04 March 2024 - 10:00 Press Release

UK Export Finance

Supported by a government scheme for UK exporters, a renewable energy developer from Romsey has secured a new Santander ...

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£10 million to support suicide prevention

£10 million to support suicide prevention

04 March 2024 - 09:55 Press Release

Department of Health and Social Care

Those struggling with their mental health will be better supported thanks to a £10 million funding boost for charities w...

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New laws to crack down on online prison content

New laws to crack down on online prison content

04 March 2024 - 09:30 Press Release

Ministry of Justice

New laws will see harmful content filmed inside prisons removed from social media platforms more quickly – shielding vic...

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Change of Governor of Gibraltar: Lt Gen Sir Ben Bathurst

Change of Governor of Gibraltar: Lt Gen Sir Ben Bathurst

04 March 2024 - 09:02 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Lieutenant General Sir Ben Bathurst KCVO, CBE has been appointed Governor of Gibraltar in succession to Vice Admiral Sir...

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Chair of Cafcass reappointed

Chair of Cafcass reappointed

04 March 2024 - 09:00 News Story

Ministry of Justice

The Lord Chancellor has approved the reappointment of Sally Cheshire CBE as Chair of the Children and Family Court Advis...

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CoRWM plenary meeting dates and locations

CoRWM plenary meeting dates and locations

04 March 2024 - 08:15 News Story

Committee on Radioactive Waste Management

Details of our plenary meetings (all open to the public) for 2024....

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