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Ofwat to be abolished in biggest overhaul of water since privatisation

Ofwat to be abolished in biggest overhaul of water since privatisation

21 July 2025 - 09:50 Press Release

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

Ofwat to be abolished and a new, single, powerful regulator to be established to cut water pollution in England’s rivers...

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Appointment to the Criminal Procedure Rule Committee: July 2025

Appointment to the Criminal Procedure Rule Committee: July 2025

21 July 2025 - 08:00 News Story

Ministry of Justice

The Lord Chancellor, after consulting the Lady Chief Justice, has approved the appointment of Bartholomew Dalton as a so...

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Government revives landmark Pensions Commission to confront retirement crisis that risks tomorrow’s pensioners being poorer than today’s

Government revives landmark Pensions Commission to confront retirement crisis that risks tomorrow’s pensioners being poorer than today’s

21 July 2025 - 07:26 Press Release

Department for Work and Pensions

Millions of people could benefit from a more secure retirement as the Government today [Monday 21 July 2025] revives the...

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Powerful water ombudsman to support customers with complaints

Powerful water ombudsman to support customers with complaints

21 July 2025 - 05:30 Press Release

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

Environment Secretary Steve Reed to establish consumer champion with legal powers as part of 'root and branch' reform...

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Roadmap to rebuild trust in water sector unveiled in major new report

Roadmap to rebuild trust in water sector unveiled in major new report

20 July 2025 - 23:00 Press Release

Independent Water Commission

Sir Jon Cunliffe publishes final recommendations...

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Health bosses won't be rewarded for failure under new regulations

Health bosses won't be rewarded for failure under new regulations

20 July 2025 - 23:00 Press Release

Department of Health and Social Care

NHS managers who commit serious misconduct will not be able to take up other senior NHS roles, under plans to boost pati...

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UK ramps up Ukraine military support with  £150 million of vital air defence and artillery ammunition delivered in just two months

UK ramps up Ukraine military support with £150 million of vital air defence and artillery ammunition delivered in just two months

20 July 2025 - 23:00 Press Release

Ministry of Defence

More than £150 million worth of air defence and artillery has been delivered to Ukraine in the last two months, as procu...

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Sir Jon Cunliffe: Speech on the Independent Water Commission final report

Sir Jon Cunliffe: Speech on the Independent Water Commission final report

20 July 2025 - 23:00 Speech

Independent Water Commission

Chair of the Independent Water Commission spoke at the London Museum of Water & Steam ...

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Government initial response to Independent Water Commission's final report

Government initial response to Independent Water Commission's final report

20 July 2025 - 23:00 Speech

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

Environment Secretary Steve Reed sets out the government's initial response to the Independent Water Commission final re...

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Over 200 employers recognised with Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award for outstanding support to the armed forces community

Over 200 employers recognised with Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award for outstanding support to the armed forces community

20 July 2025 - 23:00 Press Release

Reserve Forces' and Cadets' Associations (RFCA)

Employers from several industries have been recognised for their exceptional support to the armed forces community with ...

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Occupied Palestinian Territories: joint statement, 21 July 2025

Occupied Palestinian Territories: joint statement, 21 July 2025

20 July 2025 - 23:00 News Story

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

The UK and 31 international partners gave a joint statement on the Occupied Palestinian Territories....

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Secretary of State for Work and Pensions speech on reviving the landmark Pensions Commission

Secretary of State for Work and Pensions speech on reviving the landmark Pensions Commission

20 July 2025 - 23:00 Speech

Department for Work and Pensions

The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions the Rt Hon Liz Kendall MP delivered the below speech on the 21 July 2025....

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Next steps for self-driving vehicles as future passengers help shape self-driving vehicles law

Next steps for self-driving vehicles as future passengers help shape self-driving vehicles law

20 July 2025 - 23:00 Press Release

Department for Transport

Have your say on the proposed automated passenger services permitting scheme until 28 September 2025. ...

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UK hammers Putin's energy revenues with fresh sanctions

UK hammers Putin's energy revenues with fresh sanctions

20 July 2025 - 23:00 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Fresh sanctions ramp up pressure on Russia’s critical oil industry and hit Putin’s creaking shadow fleet operation.? ...

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UK pledges lifesaving aid for Gaza

UK pledges lifesaving aid for Gaza

20 July 2025 - 23:00 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Tens of thousands of civilians in Gaza will receive additional humanitarian aid funded by the UK government. ...

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Fundamental lethality shift for British Army spearheaded by novel targeting tech 'ASGARD'

Fundamental lethality shift for British Army spearheaded by novel targeting tech 'ASGARD'

20 July 2025 - 21:31 Press Release

Ministry of Defence

British Army showcase new technology that improves the accuracy of targeting enemies and reduces decision-making time fo...

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c2c services transferred to public ownership

c2c services transferred to public ownership

20 July 2025 - 01:00 News Story

DfT Operator Limited

All c2c services are now managed by DfT Operator Ltd (DFTO)....

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£75 million boost for hospices to transform end-of-life care

£75 million boost for hospices to transform end-of-life care

19 July 2025 - 23:00 Press Release

Department of Health and Social Care

£75 million released to modernise facilities and deliver upgrades to hospices across England, including specially adapte...

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Reed: Government to cut sewage pollution in half by 2030

Reed: Government to cut sewage pollution in half by 2030

19 July 2025 - 21:30 Press Release

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

Sewage pollution from water companies will be cut in half by the end of the decade, the Environment Secretary Steve Ree...

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UK Government backs bid to bring World Athletics Championships back to London in 2029

UK Government backs bid to bring World Athletics Championships back to London in 2029

19 July 2025 - 07:30 Press Release

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

A successful bid would see the biggest global athletics event return to the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park...

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PM meeting with Taoiseach Micheál Martin of Ireland: 18 July 2025

PM meeting with Taoiseach Micheál Martin of Ireland: 18 July 2025

18 July 2025 - 17:14 Press Release

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

The Prime Minister spoke to the Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin this afternoon....

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Sovereign Base Areas Specialised Committee meeting: joint statement

Sovereign Base Areas Specialised Committee meeting: joint statement

18 July 2025 - 15:42 News Story

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Joint statement following the sixth meeting of the Withdrawal Agreement Specialised Committee on issues related to the i...

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ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting: Foreign Secretary's remarks, July 2025

ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting: Foreign Secretary's remarks, July 2025

18 July 2025 - 15:33 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Foreign Secretary David Lammy spoke at the UK Post Ministerial Conference with ASEAN member states, highlighting achieve...

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The UK welcomes the Colombian Government's announcement of the Comprehensive Protection Programme: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK welcomes the Colombian Government's announcement of the Comprehensive Protection Programme: UK statement at the UN Security Council

18 July 2025 - 15:04 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on C...

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UK and Australia discuss digital defence and emerging threats

UK and Australia discuss digital defence and emerging threats

18 July 2025 - 15:01 News Story

Closed organisation: Strategic Command

Australia's recent defence changes offer valuable insights for the UK's newly announced Strategic Defence Review. ...

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Official visit from Paraguayan President Santiago Peña to the UK

Official visit from Paraguayan President Santiago Peña to the UK

18 July 2025 - 14:00 News Story

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

During the visit, a United Kingdom-Paraguay Friendship Charter was signed between both nations....

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Record £14.5 billion of export financing supports 70,000 jobs

Record £14.5 billion of export financing supports 70,000 jobs

18 July 2025 - 12:25 Press Release

UK Export Finance

UK economy and workers have benefited from the export credit agency’s highest level of business ever ...

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Boost for travelers and businesses as Germany opens up eGates

Boost for travelers and businesses as Germany opens up eGates

18 July 2025 - 12:15 Press Release

Cabinet Office

UK and Germany agree to phased opening of German eGates for UK travellers ...

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MHRA approves adrenaline nasal spray - the first needle-free emergency treatment for anaphylaxis in the UK

MHRA approves adrenaline nasal spray - the first needle-free emergency treatment for anaphylaxis in the UK

18 July 2025 - 11:46 Press Release

Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has today, 18 July 2025, approved adrenaline (epinephrine...

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Appointment of the Senior President of Tribunals: July 2025

Appointment of the Senior President of Tribunals: July 2025

18 July 2025 - 11:32 Press Release

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

His Majesty The King has been pleased to approve the appointment of Sir James Dingemans as the Senior President of Tribu...

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