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Thousands more treasures to be saved for the nation as rules about discoveries are changed

Thousands more treasures to be saved for the nation as rules about discoveries are changed

18 February 2023 - 00:00 Press Release

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

Government changes the legal definition of treasure so that more new discoveries can go on public display...

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UK leading NATO's response to Turkey earthquakes

UK leading NATO's response to Turkey earthquakes

17 February 2023 - 17:14 Press Release

Ministry of Defence

Three Royal Air Force (RAF) aircraft are helping to deliver NATO’s package of emergency support to Turkey, following the...

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Almost a year on from Russia’s illegal invasion, there is no sign of it ending the war in Ukraine: UK Statement at the UN Security Council
Attorney General’s Civil Panel Counsel

Attorney General’s Civil Panel Counsel

17 February 2023 - 16:13 News Story

Government Legal Department

Attorney General's Civil Panel Counsel opens for competition on Tuesday 28 February...

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A47 Wansford to Sutton development consent decision announced

A47 Wansford to Sutton development consent decision announced

17 February 2023 - 15:54 Press Release

Planning Inspectorate

On Friday 17 February 2023, the A47 Wansford to Sutton application was granted development consent by the Secretary of S...

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Retirement calculator - update

Retirement calculator - update

17 February 2023 - 15:30 News Story

Government Actuary's Department

GAD's Retirement Calculator is now live for 12 different organisations. Pensions experts developed the platform, followi...

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£2 bus fare cap to be extended and bus services protected with new funding

£2 bus fare cap to be extended and bus services protected with new funding

17 February 2023 - 15:01 News Story

Department for Transport

Funding to help passengers save money on fares, get more people on the bus and protect vital bus routes....

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Thousands give their views on how COVID-19 Pandemic should be remembered in the UK

Thousands give their views on how COVID-19 Pandemic should be remembered in the UK

17 February 2023 - 13:00 Press Release

Cabinet Office

The UK Commission on Covid Commemoration is now considering all responses and final recommendations will be put to Gover...

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Two Solihull companies make charity payments for their recycling failure

Two Solihull companies make charity payments for their recycling failure

17 February 2023 - 12:17 News Story

Environment Agency

Enforcement Undertaking accepted to address breaches of environmental legislation? ...

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Takeover of eight vet businesses could increase costs for animal owners

Takeover of eight vet businesses could increase costs for animal owners

17 February 2023 - 11:18 Press Release

Competition and Markets Authority

CMA initial investigations into IVC’s purchase of eight independent vet businesses find competition concerns...

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MDP Chief Constable retires on anniversary of 38 years in policing

MDP Chief Constable retires on anniversary of 38 years in policing

17 February 2023 - 10:56 News Story

Ministry of Defence

The Ministry of Defence Police (MDP) says farewell to Chief Constable Andy Adams on his retirement today, after 38 years...

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New non-executive director appointed to Coal Authority board

New non-executive director appointed to Coal Authority board

17 February 2023 - 09:00 Press Release

Closed organisation: Coal Authority

We are pleased to announce that Bev Smith, Non-executive Director for the Coal Authority, will take up the role in April...

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Animal medicine seizure notice: Working Dog Foods, Leigh, Greater Manchester

Animal medicine seizure notice: Working Dog Foods, Leigh, Greater Manchester

17 February 2023 - 08:22 News Story

Veterinary Medicines Directorate

Details of seizure notice served as part of an investigation by Defra Investigation Services (DIS) on Working Dog Foods ...

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Leaders gather at London event in support of UN Nature COP15 agreement

Leaders gather at London event in support of UN Nature COP15 agreement

17 February 2023 - 00:15 Press Release

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

UK government hosts a major multinational event to increase private finance to protect and restore nature ...

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Government backs new scheme to improve people's health in Wolverhampton

Government backs new scheme to improve people's health in Wolverhampton

17 February 2023 - 00:15 Press Release

Department of Health and Social Care

A new app offering incentives such as vouchers for shops, gym discounts and cinema tickets for people who eat healthily ...

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Levelling up funding to improve green spaces in Northern Ireland

Levelling up funding to improve green spaces in Northern Ireland

17 February 2023 - 00:15 Press Release

Closed organisation: Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities

Every council in Northern Ireland will receive funding from the UK Government to enhance green spaces in their communiti...

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Nightingale Courts to remain open to boost capacity and speed up justice

Nightingale Courts to remain open to boost capacity and speed up justice

17 February 2023 - 00:01 Press Release

Ministry of Justice

Nightingale Courts across England and Wales are being kept open for another year to reduce waiting times and deliver swi...

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Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Moldova: Fern Horine

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Moldova: Fern Horine

17 February 2023 - 00:00 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Ms Fern Horine has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Moldova....

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Defence Intelligence – communicating probability

Defence Intelligence – communicating probability

17 February 2023 - 00:00 News Story

Ministry of Defence

Have you ever wondered why Defence Intelligence uses terms like “unlikely” or “realistic possibility” when we assess Rus...

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Defence Secretary addresses Munich security conference following meeting with JEF counterparts

Defence Secretary addresses Munich security conference following meeting with JEF counterparts

17 February 2023 - 00:00 Press Release

Ministry of Defence

Attending the opening day of the Munich Security Conference today, the Defence Secretary urged attendees to continue sup...

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PM meeting with President Andrzej Duda of Poland: 16 February 2023

PM meeting with President Andrzej Duda of Poland: 16 February 2023

16 February 2023 - 22:33 News Story

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

The Prime Minister hosted President Andrzej Duda of Poland at Downing Street this afternoon....

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Ministry of Defence provides specialist assistance to Turkey

Ministry of Defence provides specialist assistance to Turkey

16 February 2023 - 17:51 Press Release

Ministry of Defence

100 UK Defence medical specialists are supporting Turkey in the wake of the earthquake....

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Ukraine to receive multi-million pound capability boost from international fund

Ukraine to receive multi-million pound capability boost from international fund

16 February 2023 - 17:16 Press Release

Ministry of Defence

The boost to Ukraine’s defence capability includes drones, ammunition, air defence, and electronic warfare...

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Russia’s actions have left over 21.8 million people in humanitarian need: UK statement to the OSCE

Russia’s actions have left over 21.8 million people in humanitarian need: UK statement to the OSCE

16 February 2023 - 14:50 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Deputy Ambassador Brown commends UNHCR's work during this unprecedented year of humanitarian need, including in response...

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£421 million to boost drug and alcohol treatment across England

£421 million to boost drug and alcohol treatment across England

16 February 2023 - 12:21 Press Release

Department of Health and Social Care

Local authorities across England to receive funding to combat drug and alcohol misuse, with areas of highest need priori...

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Green rating shows confidence in Sellafield infrastructure delivery

Green rating shows confidence in Sellafield infrastructure delivery

16 February 2023 - 12:15 News Story

Sellafield Ltd

One of our major projects, the SIXEP Continuity Plant gets the green light from government to become fully operational....

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The UK will support a better future for Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE

The UK will support a better future for Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE

16 February 2023 - 11:45 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Deputy Ambassador Brown says that the UK, together with partners, will accelerate efforts to ensure Ukraine wins the war...

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New Forest Pannage Ham receives GI status

New Forest Pannage Ham receives GI status

16 February 2023 - 11:00 News Story

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

New Forest Pannage Ham is now registered as a Geographical Indication ...

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Political prisoners in Belarus: UK statement to the OSCE, February 2023

Political prisoners in Belarus: UK statement to the OSCE, February 2023

16 February 2023 - 10:49 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Deputy Ambassador Brown again calls on the Belarusian regime to immediately and unconditionally release all political pr...

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Thousands of trees to be planted at flood defence project in East Hull

Thousands of trees to be planted at flood defence project in East Hull

16 February 2023 - 10:30 Press Release

Environment Agency

Seven hectares of woodland and over 5km of hedgerow to be created as part of a large ‘aquagreen’ project that will store...

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