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Business Secretary wants UK to go ‘toe to toe’ with America on growth

Business Secretary wants UK to go ‘toe to toe’ with America on growth

Wednesday, 14 January 2026

In a speech to top business leaders the Business Secretary will lay out how the Government’s Modern Industrial Strategy will double down on the UK’s w...

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Pushed past the limits

Pushed past the limits

Tuesday, 13 January 2026

The Traffic Commissioner for the Western Traffic Area, Kevin Rooney, has revoked the operator licence held by Scorpion Engineering Ltd following a pub...

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Patients to benefit sooner as UK boosts clinical trials attractiveness with faster assessments and agile regulation 

Patients to benefit sooner as UK boosts clinical trials attractiveness with faster assessments and agile regulation 

Tuesday, 13 January 2026

The MHRA is now setting out the next phase of reforms for 2026, aimed at helping patients access new cutting-edge treatments more quickly and boosting...

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Boost for new homes and housing sector as Homes England, HSBC and NatWest agree £165 million financing deal with Allison Homes

Boost for new homes and housing sector as Homes England, HSBC and NatWest agree £165 million financing deal with Allison Homes

Tuesday, 13 January 2026

Package will drive next phase of growth, supporting construction of more high quality, affordable homes, as partners continue to back small and medium...

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Modernising the NHS to meet changing demands

Modernising the NHS to meet changing demands

Tuesday, 13 January 2026

Wes Streeting, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, delivers a keynote speech on NHS reform at the Institute for Government's annual confere...

Independent Chair of the Protected Landscapes Partnership appointed

Independent Chair of the Protected Landscapes Partnership appointed

Tuesday, 13 January 2026

Mary-Ann Ochota appointed for a one-year term...

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NDA group and EDF deliver successful AGR defueling milestone

NDA group and EDF deliver successful AGR defueling milestone

Tuesday, 13 January 2026

Hinkley Point B has been declared fuel free, on time and on budget, marking the second AGR defuelling milestone achieved by the NDA group and EDF....

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New plans for Guildford flood defence scheme to go on show

New plans for Guildford flood defence scheme to go on show

Monday, 12 January 2026

Chance for public to have a say at local drop-ins later this month. Scheme will reduce flood risk and unlock potential for town centre regeneration ...

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New chairs of Network Rail and DFTO named

New chairs of Network Rail and DFTO named

Monday, 12 January 2026

Richard George and Sir Andrew Haines bring extensive experience to help improve passenger experience and operational performance we will see under Gre...

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How well is your council fixing your roads?

How well is your council fixing your roads?

Sunday, 11 January 2026

New map rates how record government pothole funding is being used....

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Secretary of State's address to 2026 Oxford Farming Conference

Secretary of State's address to 2026 Oxford Farming Conference

Thursday, 08 January 2026

Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds delivered a speech at the 2026 Oxford Farming Conference...

New proposals set out to reduce 'out of area' working for taxis and boost passenger safety

New proposals set out to reduce 'out of area' working for taxis and boost passenger safety

Thursday, 08 January 2026

Have your say on our proposals to simplify the taxi licensing system and improve enforcement to increase safety and reduce unfair competition....

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New local powers to keep pavements clear for those who rely on them most

New local powers to keep pavements clear for those who rely on them most

Thursday, 08 January 2026

Local councils will be given the power to crack down on problem pavement parking....

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Border Force seizes over 250 endangered species

Border Force seizes over 250 endangered species

Thursday, 08 January 2026

Hundreds of endangered species seized in crackdown on international wildlife smuggling....

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Fish, Trace, Ship – New IUU regulations come into effect with MMO supporting UK seafood industry through the transition

Fish, Trace, Ship – New IUU regulations come into effect with MMO supporting UK seafood industry through the transition

Thursday, 08 January 2026

New EU Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing regulations come into force this week, and the UK Fish Export System will require the new inf...

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Reynolds: Backing farmers with a new era of partnership to boost farm profitability

Reynolds: Backing farmers with a new era of partnership to boost farm profitability

Wednesday, 07 January 2026

Environment Secretary announces plans at Oxford Farming Conference focusing more support on smaller farms and those without an existing agreement to d...

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UK provides support to U.S. seizure of Bella 1 accused of shadow fleet activities and Iran sanctions breaches

UK provides support to U.S. seizure of Bella 1 accused of shadow fleet activities and Iran sanctions breaches

Wednesday, 07 January 2026

The UK has provided enabling support to the United States at their request to interdict the vessel Bella 1 today....

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Government seeks views to modernise laws on powered mobility devices

Government seeks views to modernise laws on powered mobility devices

Tuesday, 06 January 2026

Have your say on how laws around powered mobility devices could reflect modern technology and improve safety by 31 March 2026. ...

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Boost for British business as government slashes cost of electric lorries by up to £120,000

Boost for British business as government slashes cost of electric lorries by up to £120,000

Tuesday, 06 January 2026

We're making electric lorries more affordable to help hauliers make the switch, while boosting growth and investment in the sector. ...

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Thousands of lives to be saved under bold new Road Safety Strategy

Thousands of lives to be saved under bold new Road Safety Strategy

Tuesday, 06 January 2026

New road safety strategy shows that the government is listening and leading: together, we can build a safer future for all UK road users. ...

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New cyber action plan to tackle threats and strengthen public services

New cyber action plan to tackle threats and strengthen public services

Tuesday, 06 January 2026

New measures will be introduced to make online public services more secure and resilient, so people can use them with confidence - whether applying fo...

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New Maritime and Coastguard Agency non executive directors appointed

New Maritime and Coastguard Agency non executive directors appointed

Monday, 05 January 2026

The NEDs will join the MCA Board to provide challenge and support to the agency, overseeing strategy and operational performance....

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Landmark junk food ad ban to protect kids' health

Landmark junk food ad ban to protect kids' health

Monday, 05 January 2026

Children will be protected from exposure to junk food ads under new regulations, in a bid to tackle childhood obesity....

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Richard Turfitt Awarded OBE for Services to Road Safety and Justice in New Year Honours

Richard Turfitt Awarded OBE for Services to Road Safety and Justice in New Year Honours

Friday, 02 January 2026

The Traffic Commissioners for Great Britain are delighted to acknowledge the appointment of Richard Turfitt as an Officer of the Order of the British ...

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Business investment boosted with new tax relief taking effect today

Business investment boosted with new tax relief taking effect today

Thursday, 01 January 2026

Businesses to receive boost to investment as a new first-year allowance takes effect today (Thursday 1 January), as the government continues its drive...

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All aboard for savings: the Great British Rail Sale returns!

All aboard for savings: the Great British Rail Sale returns!

Wednesday, 31 December 2025

Discounted train tickets from almost all operators in Britain will be available to buy between 6 January to 12 January 2026. ...

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New ambulances deployed to boost NHS winter response

New ambulances deployed to boost NHS winter response

Wednesday, 31 December 2025

More than 500 new ambulances will be deployed in England to cut response times for patients in every region....

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UK celebrates community champions in HM The King's New year Honours list

UK celebrates community champions in HM The King's New year Honours list

Monday, 29 December 2025

HM The King’s New Year Honours List 2026 recognises community champions who have made outstanding contributions to their communities across the UK....

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Welsh Secretary looks ahead to bright 2026 for Wales

Welsh Secretary looks ahead to bright 2026 for Wales

Monday, 29 December 2025

Secretary of State for Wales Jo Stevens reflects on UK Government investment and delivery in Wales in 2025 and looks ahead to 2026....

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Drive to tackle workplace sickness with small business occupational health training

Drive to tackle workplace sickness with small business occupational health training

Monday, 29 December 2025

Thousands of people at risk of dropping out of work will be given more support to stay in their jobs thanks to new Government-funded occupational heal...

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