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The UK bolsters Ukraine's air defence after Putin's latest air strikes

The UK bolsters Ukraine's air defence after Putin's latest air strikes

29 December 2023 - 00:00 News Story

Ministry of Defence

Defence Secretary announces that hundreds of British-made air defence missiles are being shipped to Ukraine to protect c...

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MCA employee recognised in New Year Honours

MCA employee recognised in New Year Honours

29 December 2023 - 00:00 Press Release

Maritime and Coastguard Agency

More than 40 years' service to maritime awarded with an MBE....

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New Year Honours 2024 for defence personnel

New Year Honours 2024 for defence personnel

29 December 2023 - 00:00 News Story

Ministry of Defence

Armed Forces personnel and Defence civilians have been honoured by His Majesty The King in the New Year Honours list....

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Media freedom in Hong Kong: Media Freedom Coalition statement

Media freedom in Hong Kong: Media Freedom Coalition statement

29 December 2023 - 00:00 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

The Media Freedom Coalition gave a statement on media freedom in Hong Kong on the second anniversary of the closure of S...

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Record number of offenders facing sober Christmas and New Year

Record number of offenders facing sober Christmas and New Year

29 December 2023 - 00:00 Press Release

Ministry of Justice

A record number of offenders with alcohol problems will be forced to stay dry this festive season in a bid to cut booze-...

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UK celebrates service to others in HM The King's New Year Honours

UK celebrates service to others in HM The King's New Year Honours

29 December 2023 - 00:00 Press Release

Cabinet Office

The New Year Honours List 2024 recognises selfless service to others from individuals across the UK...

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The Military Division of the New Years Honours 2024

The Military Division of the New Years Honours 2024

29 December 2023 - 00:00 News Story

Ministry of Defence

Armed Forces personnel and Defence Civil Servants have been honoured by His Majesty The King in the annual New Year Hono...

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Award for champion of visually impaired among New Year Honours

Award for champion of visually impaired among New Year Honours

29 December 2023 - 00:00 News Story

Defence Science and Technology Laboratory

Experts from the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) are among those recognised in the 2024 King’s New Year...

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No frosty surprises when you claim tax relief directly with HMRC

No frosty surprises when you claim tax relief directly with HMRC

28 December 2023 - 10:14 Press Release

HM Revenue & Customs

Advice on claiming a tax refund for work expenses. ...

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UK takes lead of NATO Rapid Response Force

UK takes lead of NATO Rapid Response Force

28 December 2023 - 10:00 News Story

Ministry of Defence

UK forces are taking lead of NATO’s rapid response force on 1 January 2024, placing thousands of soldiers on standby and...

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Government reforms set to spark greater reuse and recycling of electrical goods

Government reforms set to spark greater reuse and recycling of electrical goods

28 December 2023 - 00:01 Press Release

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

Government will make it easier for people and businesses to reuse and recycle their old electrical goods...

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British alcohol and chocolate companies in high spirits after CPTPP sales soar

British alcohol and chocolate companies in high spirits after CPTPP sales soar

28 December 2023 - 00:00 Press Release

Department for Business and Trade

Exports of British festive treats to CPTPP countries have increased significantly....

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Smokers encouraged to quit this new year for their health

Smokers encouraged to quit this new year for their health

28 December 2023 - 00:00 Press Release

Department of Health and Social Care

The NHS is launching a brand new smokefree campaign to encourage all 5.3 million smokers in England to make a quit attem...

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Opdualag licensed for patients with advanced melanoma

Opdualag licensed for patients with advanced melanoma

27 December 2023 - 16:00 Press Release

Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has today (27 December) approved the advanced melanoma me...

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Government to crack down on corruption in the property sector

Government to crack down on corruption in the property sector

27 December 2023 - 12:40 Press Release

Closed organisation: Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities

A consultation launched today will ensure greater transparency and tackle corruption in the property sector, by making i...

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Many happy returns from 4,757 festive filers on Christmas Day

Many happy returns from 4,757 festive filers on Christmas Day

27 December 2023 - 12:00 Press Release

HM Revenue & Customs

Thousands of customers filed their Self Assessment tax return on Christmas Day. ...

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Spring Budget 2024 date confirmed

Spring Budget 2024 date confirmed

27 December 2023 - 11:37 News Story

HM Treasury

Spring Budget 2024 will be 6 March....

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'Pints' of wine stocked on Britain's shelves for the first time ever

'Pints' of wine stocked on Britain's shelves for the first time ever

27 December 2023 - 00:01 Press Release

Department for Business and Trade

'Pint’ size wine stocked on Britain’s shelves for the first time ever thanks to new freedoms from leaving the European U...

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New funding for farmers feeding the world

New funding for farmers feeding the world

27 December 2023 - 00:00 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

UK support to the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) will boost food security, protect the planet, a...

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Charities providing food, shelter and warmth given support

Charities providing food, shelter and warmth given support

26 December 2023 - 00:01 Press Release

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

Over 800 charities and community organisations struggling with increased demand have been awarded funding as part of a £...

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Ukrainian pilots learn to fly F-16 fighter jets after completing basic training in the UK

Ukrainian pilots learn to fly F-16 fighter jets after completing basic training in the UK

26 December 2023 - 00:00 News Story

Ministry of Defence

The UK has been providing basic training to Ukraine's combat air pilots as a contribution to the international Air Force...

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Children around the world enjoy British-made gifts this Christmas

Children around the world enjoy British-made gifts this Christmas

24 December 2023 - 11:21 News Story

Department for Business and Trade

Latest figures show toy and bike exports are worth £640 million, with CPTPP membership to make it even easier for Briti...

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British Army’s Ajax vehicle rounds out positive year

British Army’s Ajax vehicle rounds out positive year

23 December 2023 - 09:00 News Story

Ministry of Defence

The Ajax Programme is making positive progress towards the delivery of a new generation of armoured fighting vehicles th...

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UK Government levelling up funding in Scotland approaches £3bn

UK Government levelling up funding in Scotland approaches £3bn

23 December 2023 - 00:01 News Story

Closed organisation: Office of the Secretary of State for Scotland

Local and regional investment is delivering real dividends for communities across Scotland....

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Tribute paid to farmers putting Christmas dinner on our tables

Tribute paid to farmers putting Christmas dinner on our tables

23 December 2023 - 00:01 Press Release

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

Environment Secretary invites people to raise a glass to UK farmers and food producers this Christmas....

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Scottish traditions to be formally recognised as UK joins UNESCO Convention

Scottish traditions to be formally recognised as UK joins UNESCO Convention

23 December 2023 - 00:01 Press Release

Closed organisation: Office of the Secretary of State for Scotland

Public encouraged to propose festive traditions, such as Christmas pantomime and Hogmanay, for formal recognition alongs...

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“Oh no it isn’t!” - Panto set to be formally recognised as UK joins UNESCO Convention

“Oh no it isn’t!” - Panto set to be formally recognised as UK joins UNESCO Convention

23 December 2023 - 00:00 Press Release

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

Public encouraged to propose festive traditions, such as Christmas pantomime and carol-singing, as well as others from a...

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Home Office funds activities to support Windrush community

Home Office funds activities to support Windrush community

23 December 2023 - 00:00 News Story

Home Office

Charities, grassroots organisations and other community groups have been awarded a share of over £150,000 from the Home ...

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Syria’s chemical weapons remain a threat to international peace and security: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Syria’s chemical weapons remain a threat to international peace and security: UK statement at the UN Security Council

22 December 2023 - 20:31 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Statement by Deputy Political Coordinator Tom Phipps at the UN Security Council meeting on Syria chemical weapons....

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The UK is doing everything we can to get more aid into Gaza: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK is doing everything we can to get more aid into Gaza: UK statement at the UN Security Council

22 December 2023 - 17:41 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Explanation of vote by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Security Council meeting on Gaza. ...

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