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New annual oil and gas licensing rounds to boost UK economy, energy independence and transition to net zero
Statement on recovery from floods in Northern Ireland

Statement on recovery from floods in Northern Ireland

08 November 2023 - 15:17 Press Release

Northern Ireland Office

Up to £15 million of reallocated funding made available in Northern Ireland to respond to flooding – supporting affected...

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Science and Technology in the King’s Speech 2023

Science and Technology in the King’s Speech 2023

08 November 2023 - 14:59 News Story

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

Parliamentary carry-over of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill and the Data Protection and Digital Info...

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Bus Station’s outstanding impact recognised in national awards

Bus Station’s outstanding impact recognised in national awards

08 November 2023 - 14:33 Press Release

Sellafield Ltd

The transformation of Whitehaven’s former Bus Station into a thriving business hub has been celebrated this week after r...

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Support for TV production firms to accompany Channel 4 reforms

Support for TV production firms to accompany Channel 4 reforms

08 November 2023 - 14:09 News Story

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

The UK TV production industry will benefit from new safeguards as the government proceeds with reforms to support Channe...

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Annual close season for salmon and sea trout fishing commences

Annual close season for salmon and sea trout fishing commences

08 November 2023 - 14:03 Press Release

Environment Agency

Fishing for Atlantic salmon and sea trout is prohibited across the UK and will resume early 2024....

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UKEF backs major Taiwan offshore wind project, creating over £130 million in UK exports

UKEF backs major Taiwan offshore wind project, creating over £130 million in UK exports

08 November 2023 - 12:51 Press Release

UK Export Finance

The UK government’s export credit agency announces that it has issued its largest ever project financing guarantee for r...

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Possession of nitrous oxide is now illegal

Possession of nitrous oxide is now illegal

08 November 2023 - 10:44 News Story

Home Office

Possession of ‘laughing gas’ is now illegal with repeat serious users facing up to 2 years in prison and dealers up to 1...

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Sellafield engineering centre opens doors to cared for children

Sellafield engineering centre opens doors to cared for children

08 November 2023 - 08:31 News Story

Sellafield Ltd

Children from across Cumberland with experience of care will get to try engineering activities at a special event hosted...

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UK and European Space Agency funding boost for satellite launch from Shetland

UK and European Space Agency funding boost for satellite launch from Shetland

08 November 2023 - 07:00 News Story

UK Space Agency

Satellite launch company RFA UK (Rocket Factory Ltd) has received £3.5 million to support its plans to launch from SaxaV...

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Government slashes up to £1bn a year of business burdens

Government slashes up to £1bn a year of business burdens

08 November 2023 - 00:01 Press Release

Department for Business and Trade

Obsolete and burdensome EU rules to be removed from UK law ...

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UK and US form major partnership to accelerate global fusion energy development

UK and US form major partnership to accelerate global fusion energy development

08 November 2023 - 00:00 Press Release

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Nuclear and Networks Minister Andrew Bowie signs major partnership with US to accelerate global fusion energy developmen...

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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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