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Inspection report published: An inspection of the Immigration Enforcement Competent Authority (January - June 2024)

Inspection report published: An inspection of the Immigration Enforcement Competent Authority (January - June 2024)

11 December 2024 - 13:15 News Story

Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration

This inspection examined the performance of the Immigration Enforcement Competent Authority since its establishment in 2...

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Agreement in principle saves renewables jobs on Isle of Wight

Agreement in principle saves renewables jobs on Isle of Wight

11 December 2024 - 12:30 Press Release

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

An agreement in principle with Vestas is set to save 300 jobs. ...

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Thousands of new prison places to be built to keep streets safe

Thousands of new prison places to be built to keep streets safe

11 December 2024 - 11:06 Press Release

Ministry of Justice

Fourteen thousand new prison places, with a target to open by 2031, form part of a 10-year Prison Capacity Strategy to m...

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Medicines and medical devices: Six tips for staying healthy and safe this festive season 

Medicines and medical devices: Six tips for staying healthy and safe this festive season 

11 December 2024 - 10:51 Press Release

Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency

From coughs and sneezes to mental health apps, these tips from the MHRA will help you stay safe during the festive seaso...

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DVLA opening hours: Christmas and New Year 2024

DVLA opening hours: Christmas and New Year 2024

11 December 2024 - 10:00 News Story

Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency

Opening times for DVLA's contact centre over Christmas and the New Year....

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Get your Child Benefit claim wrapped up for baby’s first Christmas

Get your Child Benefit claim wrapped up for baby’s first Christmas

11 December 2024 - 09:49 Press Release

HM Revenue & Customs

New parents who claim Child Benefit online could get paid before Christmas....

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Hepatitis C infections in people who inject drugs fall

Hepatitis C infections in people who inject drugs fall

11 December 2024 - 09:45 Press Release

UK Health Security Agency

Chronic hepatitis C infections have fallen in people who inject drugs in the last 6 years. ...

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Recruitment for an Antimicrobial Use, Stewardship and Stakeholder Engagement Manager

Recruitment for an Antimicrobial Use, Stewardship and Stakeholder Engagement Manager

11 December 2024 - 09:40 News Story

Veterinary Medicines Directorate

Antimicrobial Use, Stewardship and Stakeholder Engagement Manager vacancy, working on the VMD’s Antimicrobial Resistance...

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Recruitment for a Senior External Communications Manager

Recruitment for a Senior External Communications Manager

11 December 2024 - 09:34 News Story

Veterinary Medicines Directorate

Senior External Communications Manager vacancy, working on the VMD’s strategic communications....

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Recruitment for a Synergy Delivery and Business Change Lead

Recruitment for a Synergy Delivery and Business Change Lead

11 December 2024 - 09:29 News Story

Veterinary Medicines Directorate

Synergy Delivery and Business Change Lead vacancy, working on the delivery and implementation of the Synergy programme f...

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Changes to maritime law ‘reflect the ever-evolving needs of the seafarer’

Changes to maritime law ‘reflect the ever-evolving needs of the seafarer’

11 December 2024 - 08:00 Press Release

Maritime and Coastguard Agency

Internet access for seafarers while at sea and strengthening requirements for a balanced, nutritious and varied diet cou...

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Rural boost: Government injects nearly £350 million into farming in boost to Britain’s food security

Rural boost: Government injects nearly £350 million into farming in boost to Britain’s food security

11 December 2024 - 00:01 Press Release

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

Government injects £343 million of funding into the rural economy last week, benefiting more than 31,000 farmers....

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UK expertise to help reinvigorate global efforts to end malaria

UK expertise to help reinvigorate global efforts to end malaria

11 December 2024 - 00:00 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

New UK programme with the RBM Partnership to End Malaria will boost global efforts to end malaria epidemic, stimulate gr...

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Royal route around England takes next step

Royal route around England takes next step

11 December 2024 - 00:00 Press Release

Natural England

Coast path extended across East Sussex...

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We call for the immediate release of UN aid workers in Yemen: UK statement at the UN Security Council

We call for the immediate release of UN aid workers in Yemen: UK statement at the UN Security Council

11 December 2024 - 00:00 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

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

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UK Foreign Secretary backs human rights defenders on Human Rights Day

UK Foreign Secretary backs human rights defenders on Human Rights Day

11 December 2024 - 00:00 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Notable human rights defenders have been sent letters from the UK Foreign Secretary on Human Rights Day (Tuesday 10 Dece...

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We intend to vote in favour of these resolutions backing UNRWA and a ceasefire in Gaza: UK statement in the UN General Assembly

We intend to vote in favour of these resolutions backing UNRWA and a ceasefire in Gaza: UK statement in the UN General Assembly

11 December 2024 - 00:00 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

UK statement delivered by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, in the General Assembly Em...

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Ban on puberty blockers to be made indefinite on experts’ advice

Ban on puberty blockers to be made indefinite on experts’ advice

11 December 2024 - 00:00 Press Release

Department of Health and Social Care

Existing emergency measures banning the sale and supply of puberty-suppressing hormones will be made indefinite, followi...

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Appointment of Bishop of Truro: 11 December 2024

Appointment of Bishop of Truro: 11 December 2024

11 December 2024 - 00:00 Press Release

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

The King has approved the nomination of The Right Reverend David Williams, Suffragan Bishop of Basingstoke, for election...

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PM meeting with UNRWA Commissioner: 11 December 2024

PM meeting with UNRWA Commissioner: 11 December 2024

11 December 2024 - 00:00 Press Release

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

The Prime Minister met UNRWA Commissioner General Philippe Lazzarini....

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Appointment of two members to the Independent Advisory Panel on Deaths in Custody

Appointment of two members to the Independent Advisory Panel on Deaths in Custody

11 December 2024 - 00:00 News Story

Ministry of Justice

The Lord Chancellor has approved the appointment of Kate Eves and Andrew Harris as members of the Independent Advisory P...

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CMA probes possible bid-rigging in relation to school improvement fund

CMA probes possible bid-rigging in relation to school improvement fund

11 December 2024 - 00:00 Press Release

Competition and Markets Authority

The CMA has launched an investigation into suspected bid-rigging in relation to a key government fund for improving the ...

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Sellafield technical specialist wins prestigious award

Sellafield technical specialist wins prestigious award

11 December 2024 - 00:00 News Story

Sellafield Ltd

Natalie Parker has been awarded one of the Institution of Engineering and Technology’s ‘Young Woman Engineer of the Yea...

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David Smith MP announced as UK Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief

David Smith MP announced as UK Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief

11 December 2024 - 00:00 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

David Smith MP is today announced as the UK's Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB) and will champion F...

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British Army successfully tests new drone-destroying laser

British Army successfully tests new drone-destroying laser

11 December 2024 - 00:00 Press Release

Ministry of Defence

First ever UK high-energy laser weapon system mounted on an armoured vehicle at a UK trials range. ...

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Outcome of the Democratic Consent Process in the Northern Ireland Assembly

Outcome of the Democratic Consent Process in the Northern Ireland Assembly

10 December 2024 - 21:14 News Story

Northern Ireland Office

Statement from the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland on the outcome of the democratic consent vote on articles 5-1...

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Improvements in our service for Transport Managers

Improvements in our service for Transport Managers

10 December 2024 - 20:33 Press Release

Traffic Commissioners for Great Britain

The Office of the Traffic Commissioner is seeking to modernise by implementing a digital by default process for most of ...

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The UK remains a steadfast supporter of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals’ work: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK remains a steadfast supporter of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals’ work: UK statement at the UN Security Council

10 December 2024 - 17:19 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Statement by Legal Adviser Colin McIntyre at the UN Security Council meeting on the International Residual Mechanism for...

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Delgocitinib approved to treat adult patients with moderate to severe chronic hand eczema

Delgocitinib approved to treat adult patients with moderate to severe chronic hand eczema

10 December 2024 - 17:16 News Story

Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency has approved the medicine delgocitinib (Anzupgo) to treat modera...

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Lord Coaker visits South America to strengthen defence ties

Lord Coaker visits South America to strengthen defence ties

10 December 2024 - 16:41 Press Release

Ministry of Defence

Defence Minister Lord Coaker visits Chile and Brazil for talks with counterparts and industry as the UK strengthens rela...

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