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Kent waste operator loses environmental permit

Kent waste operator loses environmental permit

Wednesday, 22 July 2026

Fire-risk among Environment Agency’s many concerns...

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Cheaper travel for millions with a third off fares

Cheaper travel for millions with a third off fares

Wednesday, 22 July 2026

Millions of people will save a third on bus travel as Prime Minister Andy Burnham announces a cap on single bus tickets at £2 during his first week in...

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Certification Officer: Announcements

Certification Officer: Announcements

Tuesday, 21 July 2026

General announcements and latest decisions of the Certification Officer....

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PM's remarks at Kyiv press conference: 16 July 2026

PM's remarks at Kyiv press conference: 16 July 2026

Thursday, 16 July 2026

Prime Minister Keir Starmer's remarks at the press conference at Kyiv....

162 employers across the UK recognised for going above and beyond for the Armed Forces community

162 employers across the UK recognised for going above and beyond for the Armed Forces community

Wednesday, 15 July 2026

The ERS Gold Award recognises employers demonstrating exceptional and sustained support for the Armed Forces community. ...

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£33.4 million to fund new gateline improvements

£33.4 million to fund new gateline improvements

Wednesday, 15 July 2026

New ticket gates at railway stations will help crack down on fare dodging, while reinvesting millions into better rail services across England....

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Rachel Reeves Mansion House 2026 speech

Rachel Reeves Mansion House 2026 speech

Tuesday, 14 July 2026

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves delivered her third Mansion House speech on the evening of Tuesday 14 July 2026....

Operation cracks down on waste crime in Cumbria

Operation cracks down on waste crime in Cumbria

Tuesday, 14 July 2026

The Environment Agency has led a major multi-agency operation to tackle waste crime in Cumbria....

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Safe removal of masts from historic WWII shipwreck carrying wartime explosives begins

Safe removal of masts from historic WWII shipwreck carrying wartime explosives begins

Tuesday, 14 July 2026

The operation involves constructing an underwater platform to allow specialist maritime engineers to safely cut the 3 masts of the shipwreck. ...

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Transport Secretary engages with EU commissioner on EES border checks ahead of summer holidays

Transport Secretary engages with EU commissioner on EES border checks ahead of summer holidays

Tuesday, 14 July 2026

Government is working with the EU to ensure travel across the border is as seamless as possible in summer and through autumn. ...

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5 years on, Londoners remember the impact of July 2021 floods

5 years on, Londoners remember the impact of July 2021 floods

Monday, 13 July 2026

It's 5 years since the 2021 flash floods that affected 24 boroughs and over 2,000 properties, including homes, schools, hospitals, and Underground sta...

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School’s out: Free bus travel for kids set to launch in summer holiday cost of living boost

School’s out: Free bus travel for kids set to launch in summer holiday cost of living boost

Thursday, 09 July 2026

From 1 August to 31 August 2026, kids aged 5 to 15 years will benefit from free bus travel in England. ...

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Non executive director reappointment at GAD

Non executive director reappointment at GAD

Thursday, 09 July 2026

The Government Actuary’s Department (GAD) announces the reappointment of Liz Thornhill as non-executive director....

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Government backs Brighton beaches with new funding

Government backs Brighton beaches with new funding

Monday, 06 July 2026

The £22 million government investment will replace dozens of Victorian arches to avoid the risk of collapse and ensure the road is safe for the next 1...

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Keep Britain Working continues drive to stop people falling out of the workforce

Keep Britain Working continues drive to stop people falling out of the workforce

Thursday, 02 July 2026

Nearly 200 workplaces have signed up to be “Vanguards” preventing people dropping out of work due to ill-health, in a new milestone for the programme....

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Fastest infrastructure building in a generation as planning rules overhauled

Fastest infrastructure building in a generation as planning rules overhauled

Thursday, 02 July 2026

New reforms confirmed today to speed up the approval process for major infrastructure projects. ...

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Duties on biodiesel imports from Indonesia to remain in place

Duties on biodiesel imports from Indonesia to remain in place

Thursday, 02 July 2026

The UK Government has accepted the Trade Remedies Authority’s recommendation to keep current duties on biodiesel from Indonesia. ...

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Three new Trustees appointed to the Royal Armouries Board

Three new Trustees appointed to the Royal Armouries Board

Thursday, 02 July 2026

The Secretary of State has appointed Rebecca Crook and Judith Donovan for four-year terms commencing 26 September 2026, and Helen Williams for a four-...

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Over 45 miles of new walking routes open on the Suffolk coast

Over 45 miles of new walking routes open on the Suffolk coast

Tuesday, 30 June 2026

With over 45 miles of Suffolk coastline opens on the King Charles III England Coast Path, the public can now walk continuously from Shotley Gate to So...

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Cambridge South station opens

Cambridge South station opens

Friday, 26 June 2026

This £250 million government investment cuts journey times, boosts rail links and supports further employment growth in the region....

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CORWM visits Sizewell A and Sizewell B

CORWM visits Sizewell A and Sizewell B

Friday, 26 June 2026

Members of CoRWM visited Sizewell A and Sizewell B to examine interim storage arrangements for intermediate level waste and spent nuclear fuel....

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Smarter use of government land to support nature and climate

Smarter use of government land to support nature and climate

Friday, 26 June 2026

Half a million hectares to help deliver for nature recovery and climate adaptation, strengthening climate resilience...

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Completion of UK’s high level waste return programme to Germany

Completion of UK’s high level waste return programme to Germany

Thursday, 25 June 2026

Nuclear Transport Solutions (NTS) has delivered the third and final return of high-level waste (HLW), in the form of vitrified residue, to Germany. ...

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Collision between two passenger trains near Elstow

Collision between two passenger trains near Elstow

Wednesday, 24 June 2026

Investigation into a collision between two passenger trains near Elstow, Bedfordshire, 19 June 2026....

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Report 09/2026: Dangerous occurrence involving a portable access ramp at Norwood Junction station

Report 09/2026: Dangerous occurrence involving a portable access ramp at Norwood Junction station

Monday, 22 June 2026

RAIB has today released its report into a dangerous occurrence involving a portable access ramp at Norwood Junction station, 1 July 2025....

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Environment Agency suspends Chichester waste site permit

Environment Agency suspends Chichester waste site permit

Friday, 19 June 2026

Officers found serious fire hazards and pollution risks during a site visit...

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Up to £70 million investment in essential spares for UK military aircraft

Up to £70 million investment in essential spares for UK military aircraft

Friday, 19 June 2026

The National Armaments Director (NAD) Group has awarded a £27 million contract to Leonardo (UK) Ltd to supply critical aircraft consumable spares acro...

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New consultation sets foundations for Heathrow expansion to take off?

New consultation sets foundations for Heathrow expansion to take off?

Thursday, 18 June 2026

Consultation launched on the framework for future planning decisions for Heathrow’s third runway....

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Third shipment of vitrified waste from the UK to Germany successfully completed

Third shipment of vitrified waste from the UK to Germany successfully completed

Thursday, 18 June 2026

The third and final shipment of high level waste in the form of vitrified residues has been safely delivered to Germany....

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Report 08/2026: Collision between two passenger trains near Talerddig

Report 08/2026: Collision between two passenger trains near Talerddig

Wednesday, 17 June 2026

RAIB has today released its report into a collision between two passenger trains near Talerddig, Powys, 21 October 2024....

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