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The UK reiterates its strong support for UNSMIL in advancing an inclusive political process in Libya: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 18 February 2026 - 17:04 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Speech

Statement by Ambassador Archie Young, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Libya. ...

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Fenwick Solar Farm development consent decision announced

Wednesday, 18 February 2026 - 16:33 Planning Inspectorate Press Release

The Fenwick Solar Farm DCO application has today been granted development consent by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero. ...

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The AAIB has sent a team to North Yorkshire

Wednesday, 18 February 2026 - 15:10 Air Accidents Investigation Branch News Story

An investigation into an accident involving a light aircraft has begun...

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Lettings boss who wanted to become Mayor of London sentenced for fraud

Wednesday, 18 February 2026 - 14:23 The Insolvency Service Press Release

Suspended sentence for fraudster who emptied company bank accounts...

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Sellafield awards contract to support plutonium repackaging

Wednesday, 18 February 2026 - 14:04 Sellafield Ltd News Story

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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Russia must engage in credible risk management to prevent miscalculations: UK statement to the OSCE

Wednesday, 18 February 2026 - 14:03 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Speech

Politico-Military Counsellor, Ankur Narayan, recalls Russia’s pattern of reassurance without transparency and refusal to engage OSCE risk?reduction mechanisms before its full?scale invasion of Ukraine...

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Bluetongue: latest situation

Wednesday, 18 February 2026 - 14:02 Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs News Story

Overview of current bluetongue cases, risk level, vaccinations and restrictions....

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UK formally opens British Embassy Office in Lviv

Wednesday, 18 February 2026 - 13:39 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Press Release

The UK?has?formally?opened?the?British Embassy Office in?Lviv, expanding the UK’s diplomatic presence in Ukraine as the two countries deepen their relationship. ...

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Agencies warn of unsettled weather expected until at least mid March

Wednesday, 18 February 2026 - 13:22 Environment Agency Press Release

Thames Barrier to close, temporary defences on Thames and Severn, more pumps in Somerset...

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Door supervisor and company boss convicted for unlicensed work

Wednesday, 18 February 2026 - 10:02 Security Industry Authority Press Release

A door supervisor who continued to work after his SIA licence expired, and the boss of the company who deployed him, have been convicted of multiple offences....

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UKHSA publishes first Cold Mortality Report

Wednesday, 18 February 2026 - 09:30 UK Health Security Agency News Story

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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Trial speeds up next generation of atomic clocks

Wednesday, 18 February 2026 - 09:30 Defence Science and Technology Laboratory News Story

Dstl’s trial has supported the development of next?generation atomic clocks for the UK’s defence needs....

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UK House Price Index for December 2025

Wednesday, 18 February 2026 - 09:30 HM Land Registry Press Release

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

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4,500 new homes and jobs in Lincolnshire thanks to new government backed road

Wednesday, 18 February 2026 - 09:05 Department for Transport Press Release

The £110 million investment in the North Hykeham Relief Road will also mean faster journeys and less congestion for people across Lincoln and Lincolnshire....

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PM call with President Trump of the United States: 17 February 2026

Wednesday, 18 February 2026 - 07:45 Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street Press Release

The Prime Minister spoke with the President of the United States, Donald Trump, last night....

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

Wednesday, 18 February 2026 - 00:01 Department for Work and Pensions Press Release

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 during cold weather....

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Prime Minister announces seven new stations and major rail funding commitment

Tuesday, 17 February 2026 - 22:00 Wales Office Press Release

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

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Environment Agency grants Rathlin Energy permit

Tuesday, 17 February 2026 - 15:31 Environment Agency Press Release

Environment Agency has granted an environmental permit variation to Rathlin Energy Ltd, following a public consultation on the Agency’s ‘minded to’ decision. ...

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Further rain expected as Environment Agency warns of ongoing flood risk

Tuesday, 17 February 2026 - 13:57 Environment Agency Press Release

The public is urged to remain vigilant...

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Bird flu (avian influenza): latest situation in England

Wednesday, 18 February 2026 | Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

Fenwick Solar Farm development consent decision announced

Wednesday, 18 February 2026 | Planning Inspectorate

The AAIB has sent a team to North Yorkshire

Wednesday, 18 February 2026 | Air Accidents Investigation Branch

Lettings boss who wanted to become Mayor of London sentenced for fraud

Wednesday, 18 February 2026 | The Insolvency Service

Sellafield awards contract to support plutonium repackaging

Wednesday, 18 February 2026 | Sellafield Ltd

Russia must engage in credible risk management to prevent miscalculations: UK statement to the OSCE

Wednesday, 18 February 2026 | Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Bluetongue: latest situation

Wednesday, 18 February 2026 | Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

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