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"The UK sees nothing effective nor multilateral in Russia’s foreign policy":UK Statement at the Security Council

24 April 2023 - 16:44 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

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

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BSL users appointed to board advising government on key issues for Deaf people

BSL users appointed to board advising government on key issues for Deaf people

24 April 2023 - 16:14 News Story

Disability Unit

Speaking at the British Deaf Association’s BSL Conference, the Minister for Disabled People, Health and Work, Tom Pursgl...

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Plan now to preserve water supply, National Drought Group urges

Plan now to preserve water supply, National Drought Group urges

24 April 2023 - 15:54 Press Release

Environment Agency

Water companies and individuals urged to focus on preserving water now to get ahead of future dry spells...

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Ministerial Appointments: April 2023

Ministerial Appointments: April 2023

24 April 2023 - 15:51 Press Release

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

The King has been pleased to approve the following appointments....

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Sir Patrick Vallance's speech at the Natural History Museum

Sir Patrick Vallance's speech at the Natural History Museum

24 April 2023 - 15:46 Speech

Government Office for Science

This is a transcript of the event 'In Conversation with Sir Patrick Vallance: An Exclusive Keynote and Q&A' held at the ...

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Education initiative highlights the hidden plastic in period products

Education initiative highlights the hidden plastic in period products

24 April 2023 - 14:42 Press Release

Environment Agency

Schoolchildren taught about period products and why they should never be flushed down the loo....

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Falkland Islands runway refurbishment completed

Falkland Islands runway refurbishment completed

24 April 2023 - 13:06 News Story

Defence Infrastructure Organisation

The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) has completed a nearly £7 million project to extend the lifespan of the ru...

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Update - COVID Free-of-charge DBS applications and fast Barred List check service

Update - COVID Free-of-charge DBS applications and fast Barred List check service

24 April 2023 - 12:52 News Story

Disclosure and Barring Service

Legislation required to bring the COVID Fast and Free Service to an end has been successfully laid in parliament and wil...

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MHRA Chair Stephen Lightfoot Standing Down

MHRA Chair Stephen Lightfoot Standing Down

24 April 2023 - 12:24 News Story

Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency

After almost 8 years as a Board Member, Stephen has decided to step down on 11 July 2023. ...

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Levelling Up Secretary to chair Islands Forum on Isle of Wight

Levelling Up Secretary to chair Islands Forum on Isle of Wight

24 April 2023 - 11:53 Press Release

Closed organisation: Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities

Islands Forum to level up island communities and further work together on shared opportunities and challenges...

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Initial £100 million for expert taskforce to help UK build and adopt next generation of safe AI

Initial £100 million for expert taskforce to help UK build and adopt next generation of safe AI

24 April 2023 - 11:20 Press Release

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

Prime Minister and Technology Secretary announce £100 million in funding for Foundation Model Taskforce....

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Industrial action at DVLA on Friday 28 April 2023

Industrial action at DVLA on Friday 28 April 2023

24 April 2023 - 10:52 News Story

Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency

How planned industrial action at DVLA will affect our services....

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Policy training for academics

Policy training for academics

24 April 2023 - 10:43 Press Release

Open Innovation Team

Our Policy Masterclasses are now available in person and online. Delivered by experienced officials, this course gives a...

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UK and international partners announce new sanctions on Iranian regime

UK and international partners announce new sanctions on Iranian regime

24 April 2023 - 10:08 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

The UK, US and EU are today announcing further sanctions on Iranian regime officials responsible for human rights violat...

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NHS set to save £7 billion thanks to world-leading medicine pricing scheme

NHS set to save £7 billion thanks to world-leading medicine pricing scheme

24 April 2023 - 09:55 Press Release

Department of Health and Social Care

Voluntary scheme for branded medicines pricing and access (VPAS) delivers value for money to taxpayer and saves NHS bill...

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UK takes over leadership of International Charter Space and Major Disasters

UK takes over leadership of International Charter Space and Major Disasters

24 April 2023 - 09:31 Press Release

UK Space Agency

The UK Space Agency's six-month leadership begins this week....

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Report 04/2023: Near miss at Farnborough North footpath level crossing

Report 04/2023: Near miss at Farnborough North footpath level crossing

24 April 2023 - 09:00 Press Release

Rail Accident Investigation Branch

RAIB has today released its report into a near miss at Farnborough North footpath level crossing, 19 May 2022....

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Young people at risk of disease as concerning numbers miss out on life-saving vaccines

Young people at risk of disease as concerning numbers miss out on life-saving vaccines

24 April 2023 - 08:55 Press Release

UK Health Security Agency

Uptake of adolescent vaccines offered to young people in school year 9 are yet to return to pre-pandemic levels....

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General Hockenhull opens new Strategic Command Innovation Space

General Hockenhull opens new Strategic Command Innovation Space

24 April 2023 - 08:42 News Story

Ministry of Defence

General Jim Hockenhull opened the new innovation Central Collaboration Space (CCS) in a ceremony on 19 April 2023. ...

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Moped delivery drivers from major firms targeted for illegal working

Moped delivery drivers from major firms targeted for illegal working

24 April 2023 - 08:34 News Story

Home Office

A week-long crackdown on illegal working by delivery drivers from major firms has resulted in 60 arrests across London a...

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UK Government Minister celebrates success of Wrexham Export Champion

UK Government Minister celebrates success of Wrexham Export Champion

24 April 2023 - 07:53 Press Release

Closed organisation: Office of the Secretary of State for Wales

Wales Office Minister James Davies visits Air Covers, which was announced as one of eight UK Government Export Champions...

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PM doubles down on driving growth with new Business Connect series

PM doubles down on driving growth with new Business Connect series

23 April 2023 - 23:15 Press Release

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak launches Business Connect – a new conference that champions the dynamism of UK businesses to ...

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World’s largest-of-its-kind power line to deliver clean power to 1.8 million UK homes and boost energy security

World’s largest-of-its-kind power line to deliver clean power to 1.8 million UK homes and boost energy security

23 April 2023 - 23:15 Press Release

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

LionLink power line between UK and Netherlands will deliver enough electricity to power more homes than Manchester and B...

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PM call with President Sisi of Egypt: 23 April 2023

PM call with President Sisi of Egypt: 23 April 2023

23 April 2023 - 22:09 Press Release

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

The Prime Minister spoke to the Egyptian President, Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, this evening on the situation in Sudan....

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Sudan: UK government statement, 23 April 2023

Sudan: UK government statement, 23 April 2023

23 April 2023 - 12:55 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

The UK government has issued a statement on Sudan following a military operation to evacuate British embassy staff from ...

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UK Emergency Alerts Test – “Keep Calm and Carry On: This is just a test”

UK Emergency Alerts Test – “Keep Calm and Carry On: This is just a test”

22 April 2023 - 23:15 News Story

Cabinet Office

“Keep Calm and Carry On, this is just a test” - that is the clear message from the Deputy Prime Minister on the day of t...

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The stars align for science and tech as non-execs are appointed to the DSIT Start-Up Board

The stars align for science and tech as non-execs are appointed to the DSIT Start-Up Board

21 April 2023 - 23:15 Press Release

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

Tim Peake and Ron Dennis among seven science and tech leaders appointed to the new DSIT Start-Up Board....

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PM call with President Guelleh of Djibouti: 21 April 2023

PM call with President Guelleh of Djibouti: 21 April 2023

21 April 2023 - 16:58 Press Release

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak spoke to the President of Djibouti, Ismail Omar Guelleh, this afternoon....

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New measures to stop the boats in Illegal Migration Bill

New measures to stop the boats in Illegal Migration Bill

21 April 2023 - 16:35 News Story

Home Office

Reforms will speed up the removal of people with no right to be here and enhance safeguards to protect unaccompanied chi...

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Sensor trial helps develop alert system for airborne hazards

Sensor trial helps develop alert system for airborne hazards

21 April 2023 - 13:13 News Story

Defence Science and Technology Laboratory

The UK and US are working on technology that could be used to provide early warning protection for cities and major even...

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