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More children to be protected from deadly viruses

More children to be protected from deadly viruses

Sunday, 22 February 2026

New changes to the GP contract will help protect thousands more children across the country from deadly and highly infectious diseases....

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Further rain expected as Environment Agency warns of ongoing flood risk

Further rain expected as Environment Agency warns of ongoing flood risk

Friday, 20 February 2026

The public is urged to remain vigilant...

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Homes England announces refreshed Executive Leadership Team with two new appointments

Homes England announces refreshed Executive Leadership Team with two new appointments

Friday, 20 February 2026

Homes England?has today announced two new executive leadership appointments, bringing extensive experience and trusted leadership to the agency as it ...

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British research expertise to deliver faster cancer diagnosis and cleaner energy

British research expertise to deliver faster cancer diagnosis and cleaner energy

Thursday, 19 February 2026

Major new backing for medical imaging centres across the UK alongside tidal energy testing expansion in Orkney and cutting-edge materials....

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Foreign Secretary’s statement on the situation in the Middle East: UK Statement at the UN Security Council

Foreign Secretary’s statement on the situation in the Middle East: UK Statement at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 18 February 2026

Statement by The Rt Hon Yvette Cooper, Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, at the UN Security Council meeting on The...

Sellafield awards contract to support plutonium repackaging

Sellafield awards contract to support plutonium repackaging

Wednesday, 18 February 2026

Sellafield awards £45 million contract to LTi Metaltech to supply products, supporting safe plutonium storage and progress toward long?term disposal....

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UKHSA publishes first Cold Mortality Report

UKHSA publishes first Cold Mortality Report

Wednesday, 18 February 2026

Findings show that 2,544 deaths in England were associated with cold weather across 3 cold episodes recorded between November 2024 and January 2025....

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UK House Price Index for December 2025

UK House Price Index for December 2025

Wednesday, 18 February 2026

The UK HPI shows house price changes for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland....

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Cost of living support helps 1.5 million pensioners and low income households with winter bills

Cost of living support helps 1.5 million pensioners and low income households with winter bills

Wednesday, 18 February 2026

Almost 1.5 million households have received a £25 Cold Weather Payment since December, providing vital cost of living support to help people stay warm...

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Prime Minister announces seven new stations and major rail funding commitment

Prime Minister announces seven new stations and major rail funding commitment

Tuesday, 17 February 2026

A generational UK Government commitment to modernise Welsh rail is set to support 12,000 jobs across Wales....

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Non Executive Directors Appointed to GBE N Board

Non Executive Directors Appointed to GBE N Board

Monday, 16 February 2026

GBE-N are pleased to announce the appointment of new non-executive directors to the GBE-N Board....

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Former Northeye prison site in Bexhill handed to Homes England for new homes

Former Northeye prison site in Bexhill handed to Homes England for new homes

Monday, 16 February 2026

The former HMP Northeye site in Bexhill has been formally transferred from the Home Office to Homes England, marking a major step forward for deliveri...

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UK’s largest tribunals centre opens in London to speed up delays

UK’s largest tribunals centre opens in London to speed up delays

Monday, 16 February 2026

The UK’s largest dedicated tribunal centre is set to open in London....

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UK and California deepen ties on clean energy to boost investment

UK and California deepen ties on clean energy to boost investment

Monday, 16 February 2026

Energy Secretary Ed Miliband and California Governor Gavin Newsom sign new  agreement in London, building on decades of cooperation on climate and cle...

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Professor Dame Carol Black GBE extended as Chair of the British Library

Professor Dame Carol Black GBE extended as Chair of the British Library

Monday, 16 February 2026

The Secretary of State has extended Professor Dame Carol Black as Chair of the British Library for one year, from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2027....

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Children to be better protected from second hand smoking and vaping

Children to be better protected from second hand smoking and vaping

Friday, 13 February 2026

The government is launching a consultation on extending smoke-free places and introducing vape-free and heated tobacco-free spaces....

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Clean?Energy Jobs Fair?held?at Barnsley College

Clean?Energy Jobs Fair?held?at Barnsley College

Thursday, 12 February 2026

Around 175 school pupils and college students from across South Yorkshire visited the fair to find out about jobs in clean energy....

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Tougher rules on political interference to keep UK elections secure

Tougher rules on political interference to keep UK elections secure

Thursday, 12 February 2026

Foreign actors will no longer be able to use their money to interfere in the UK’s elections, as part of the biggest expansion of democratic participat...

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Victims of serious and sexual crime to receive better protection and support in Armed Forces justice reforms

Victims of serious and sexual crime to receive better protection and support in Armed Forces justice reforms

Wednesday, 11 February 2026

Victims of serious and sexual crimes to receive improved guidance and support in the Service Justice System ...

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Environment Secretary at Economist Water Summit

Environment Secretary at Economist Water Summit

Wednesday, 11 February 2026

Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds delivered a speech at the Economist Water Summit in London....

Regulator of Social Housing finds very serious failings at Northumberland County Council

Regulator of Social Housing finds very serious failings at Northumberland County Council

Wednesday, 11 February 2026

Northumberland County Council issued with C4 grading for 'very serious failings'...

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George Bradshaw address 2026

George Bradshaw address 2026

Tuesday, 10 February 2026

The Transport Secretary sets out her vision for a reformed railway that's run by the public, for the public. ...

Is your child influenced by toxic content? New government campaign supports parents to talk about harmful online content

Is your child influenced by toxic content? New government campaign supports parents to talk about harmful online content

Tuesday, 10 February 2026

A new campaign for parents, full of immediate practical advice on how to talk to your children about harmful online content, as the government bolster...

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Community energy investment to build community wealth and power

Community energy investment to build community wealth and power

Monday, 09 February 2026

Biggest ever public investment in community energy will cut bills and create revenue for community centres, social clubs and places of worship....

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Communities set to benefit from fairer funding

Communities set to benefit from fairer funding

Monday, 09 February 2026

Fairer funding as part of the Final Local Government Financial Settlement will help to tackle deprivation and improve public services ...

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Government vows to “unlock opportunities for young people across the country” ahead of National Apprenticeship Week

Government vows to “unlock opportunities for young people across the country” ahead of National Apprenticeship Week

Sunday, 08 February 2026

Young people across the country are to benefit from a clearer path into apprenticeships, as the Prime Minister vows to “unlock opportunities for young...

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Applications now open for local plan inspector roles

Applications now open for local plan inspector roles

Friday, 06 February 2026

The Planning Inspectorate is recruiting chartered professionals from the built environment and related fields to become local plan inspectors. Applica...

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Major flood risk management scheme completed in Stoke on Trent

Major flood risk management scheme completed in Stoke on Trent

Friday, 06 February 2026

The Environment Agency has completed a flood scheme which will reduce flood risk for 333 properties and unlocks £75 million regeneration opportunities...

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New Green Book to ensure that investment in all parts of the UK given a

New Green Book to ensure that investment in all parts of the UK given a "fair hearing"

Thursday, 05 February 2026

New guidance will support fairer and more balanced decisions on investment in every part of the country....

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Supporting LGPS Gender Pension Gap reporting

Supporting LGPS Gender Pension Gap reporting

Thursday, 05 February 2026

GAD guidance supports gender pension gap disclosure in 2025 local government fund valuations....

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