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Guidance on investments refreshed to help improve clarity and boost trustee confidence

Guidance on investments refreshed to help improve clarity and boost trustee confidence

01 August 2023 - 08:19 Press Release

The Charity Commission

The Charity Commission has updated its guidance on charities and investments....

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New Taskforce to build UK nuclear skills

New Taskforce to build UK nuclear skills

31 July 2023 - 23:15 Press Release

Ministry of Defence

A new Nuclear Skills Taskforce will ensure the UK’s defence and civil nuclear sectors have the right people with the rig...

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New free legal advice for people facing eviction or repossession

New free legal advice for people facing eviction or repossession

31 July 2023 - 23:01 Press Release

Ministry of Justice

A new government-backed scheme providing free legal advice to help 38,000 people a year at risk of losing their home lau...

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UK supports food security in Nigeria

UK supports food security in Nigeria

31 July 2023 - 23:01 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

The Foreign Secretary will pledge support to Nigeria's agriculture sector during a visit to the country. ...

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Tax cut for 38,000 British pubs

Tax cut for 38,000 British pubs

31 July 2023 - 23:00 News Story

HM Treasury

Over 38,000 UK pubs and bars have seen a tax cut on the pints they pull from today (1 August 2023) as the government’s h...

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Greater use of location data can unlock innovation in the property sector

Greater use of location data can unlock innovation in the property sector

31 July 2023 - 23:00 Press Release

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

New Geospatial Commission report identifies opportunities to unlock greater value across the property ecosystem through ...

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UK sanctions key figures involved in deplorable sentencing of dual British national Vladimir Kara-Murza after appeal is rejected

UK sanctions key figures involved in deplorable sentencing of dual British national Vladimir Kara-Murza after appeal is rejected

31 July 2023 - 16:36 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

New sanctions target 6 figures involved in the trial of Vladimir Kara-Murza, who is facing 25 years in a penal colony af...

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Russia is inflicting terror on the Ukrainian people, and suffering on its own population and millions across the world: UK statement at the Security Council

Russia is inflicting terror on the Ukrainian people, and suffering on its own population and millions across the world: UK statement at the Security Council

31 July 2023 - 16:01 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Statement by UK Political Coordinator Fergus Eckersley at the UN Security Council meeting on threats to international pe...

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Variation to Hinkley Point C operational water discharge activity

Variation to Hinkley Point C operational water discharge activity

31 July 2023 - 13:55 News Story

Environment Agency

Variation issued today to an environmental permit for Hinkley Point C nuclear power station, to allow for a change in wa...

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Plastic bag use falls by more than 98% after charge introduction

Plastic bag use falls by more than 98% after charge introduction

31 July 2023 - 11:45 Press Release

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

Figures show massive decrease in number of single-use bags sold by main retailers since 2014....

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Richard Moriarty announced as new CEO of Financial Reporting Council

Richard Moriarty announced as new CEO of Financial Reporting Council

31 July 2023 - 11:29 Press Release

Department for Business and Trade

Richard Moriarty has been announced as the new CEO of the Financial Reporting Council today (31 July)....

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Hundreds of new North Sea oil and gas licences to boost British energy independence and grow the economy

Hundreds of new North Sea oil and gas licences to boost British energy independence and grow the economy

31 July 2023 - 11:18 Press Release

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

Hundreds of new oil and gas licenses will be granted in the UK, the Prime Minister has confirmed today (Monday 31 July)....

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Four new Non-Executive Board Members appointed to the Department for Culture, Media and Sport

Four new Non-Executive Board Members appointed to the Department for Culture, Media and Sport

31 July 2023 - 11:00 News Story

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

The Secretary of State has appointed Simon Ball, Dame Patricia Hodgson, Larissa Joy and Ralph Rimmer as Non-Executive Bo...

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Update on Commission's ongoing inquiry into Islamic Centre of England Limited

Update on Commission's ongoing inquiry into Islamic Centre of England Limited

31 July 2023 - 10:34 Press Release

The Charity Commission

Regulator confirms the charity is closed due to ongoing problems around its insurance cover....

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Minister to see UK Government investment benefitting west of Scotland

Minister to see UK Government investment benefitting west of Scotland

31 July 2023 - 10:04 Press Release

Closed organisation: Office of the Secretary of State for Scotland

Boosting the economy and supporting communities will be UK Government Minister for Scotland John Lamont's focus as he vi...

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£150 million MOD facilities management contract awarded for Germany and Italy

£150 million MOD facilities management contract awarded for Germany and Italy

31 July 2023 - 09:27 News Story

Defence Infrastructure Organisation

A new £150 million contract to provide key services for the UK Armed Forces serving in Germany and Italy has been awarde...

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£40 million fund launched to unlock 5G benefits across the UK

£40 million fund launched to unlock 5G benefits across the UK

31 July 2023 - 08:32 Press Release

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

The government has launched a £40 million fund to spark local digital revolutions and unlock 5G benefits across the UK....

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Companies House Edinburgh office is moving

Companies House Edinburgh office is moving

31 July 2023 - 08:00 News Story

Companies House

Our Edinburgh office will be moving to a new location on 4 September 2023....

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New Bristol railway station to connect communities and grow the economy

New Bristol railway station to connect communities and grow the economy

31 July 2023 - 05:00 News Story

Department for Transport

Multi-million-pound Portway Park and Ride station will provide easier access to jobs and businesses in Bristol and the S...

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Foreign Secretary visits Africa to strengthen partnerships

Foreign Secretary visits Africa to strengthen partnerships

30 July 2023 - 23:01 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

The Foreign Secretary is visiting 3 African countries on a 4-day visit to strengthen “future-focussed, mutually benefici...

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Situation in Niger: UK statement, 30 July 2023

Situation in Niger: UK statement, 30 July 2023

30 July 2023 - 21:31 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

The UK government gave a statement supporting the efforts of the Fifty First Extraordinary Summit on the Socio-Political...

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Prime Minister to highlight Scotland's place in securing Britain's long-term energy security

Prime Minister to highlight Scotland's place in securing Britain's long-term energy security

30 July 2023 - 21:30 Press Release

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

The Prime Minister will today (Monday 31 July) confirm that Scotland will continue to be at the forefront of UK Governme...

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Government launches call for evidence on parking charge limits to protect drivers

Government launches call for evidence on parking charge limits to protect drivers

30 July 2023 - 09:39 Press Release

Closed organisation: Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities

The Government has taken a key step in making sure that drivers’ interests are protected when using private car parks....

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Home Secretary cracks down on criminals receiving citizenship

Home Secretary cracks down on criminals receiving citizenship

30 July 2023 - 07:20 News Story

Home Office

Toughened-up good character rules will mean the criminality threshold for British citizenship is in line with the govern...

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Energy security push to boost economic growth

Energy security push to boost economic growth

29 July 2023 - 23:01 Press Release

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Government to announce measures putting energy security at the heart of economic growth...

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Rare butterfly finds home at military training area in Scotland

Rare butterfly finds home at military training area in Scotland

28 July 2023 - 23:01 Press Release

Ministry of Defence

Rare species of blue butterfly has been sighted as a result of the restoration of habitats at military training area in ...

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Minister for Africa statement on violence in Niger: 28 July 2023

Minister for Africa statement on violence in Niger: 28 July 2023

28 July 2023 - 20:13 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

The Minister for Africa Andrew Mitchell condemns attempts to undermine democracy in Niger....

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The UK pays tribute to all peacekeepers who have given their lives in the service of the UN: UK statement at the Security Council

The UK pays tribute to all peacekeepers who have given their lives in the service of the UN: UK statement at the Security Council

28 July 2023 - 16:04 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council meeting on UN Peacekeeping Operations....

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UK strengthens Indo-Pacific defence ties

UK strengthens Indo-Pacific defence ties

28 July 2023 - 14:12 Press Release

Ministry of Defence

Minister for the Armed Forces James Heappey engages with top defence officials in Australia, Fiji, Malaysia, Republic of...

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Jail for van driver who smuggled children as young as one

Jail for van driver who smuggled children as young as one

28 July 2023 - 13:42 News Story

Home Office

Fourteen migrants, including 4 children, were found hidden behind cardboard boxes in a van....

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