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Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has wished England and Scotland good luck at the FIFA World Cup, hailing the tournament as a chance to unite communities and strengthen national pride

Thursday, 11 June 2026 - 17:21 Department for Culture, Media and Sport Press Release

With Scotland back at the World Cup for the first time since 1998 and England hoping to win a first men’s major trophy in 60 years, the Culture Secretary believes the coming weeks can deliver a series...

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Joint Statement by the Foreign Minister of Australia and the Foreign Secretary of the United Kingdom on Technology Facilitated Gender Based Violence

Thursday, 11 June 2026 - 17:11 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Press Release

Joint Statement by the Foreign Minister of Australia and the Foreign Secretary of the United Kingdom on Technology Facilitated Gender-Based Violence....

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Joint Statement: Secretary of State for Business and Trade of the United Kingdom and Minister for Trade and Investment of New Zealand

Thursday, 11 June 2026 - 16:00 Department for Business and Trade Press Release

Ministers from the UK and New Zealand make joint statement on the New?Zealand-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement....

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Progress made in cleaning up Companies House register as further steps taken to tackle economic crime

Thursday, 11 June 2026 - 15:57 Companies House News Story

A new report released today reveals the strides being made to improve the accuracy of the Companies House register and disrupt economic crime. ...

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New Permanent Secretary of the Department for Work and Pensions Appointed

Thursday, 11 June 2026 - 15:34 Cabinet Office News Story

Dame Sarah Healey appointed as the new Permanent Secretary of the Department for Work and Pensions...

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£4,500 bonus to attract graduate teachers to deprived nurseries

Thursday, 11 June 2026 - 15:28 Department for Education Press Release

New push to get qualified nursery teachers into England's most deprived communities so nurseries can offer more childcare places, helping families save money....

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Health and Social Care Secretary speech at NHS ConfedExpo 2026

Thursday, 11 June 2026 - 15:17 Department of Health and Social Care Speech

The Health and Social Care Secretary delivered the keynote speech at the NHS ConfedExpo conference on June 11 2026....

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Bridgwater Tidal Barrier scheme wins national digital award

Thursday, 11 June 2026 - 15:06 Environment Agency News Story

Bridgwater Tidal Barrier won the Digital Excellence award at the Flood & Coast Excellence Awards 2026, recognising design partner AtkinsRéalis’ standout digital design work....

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First GLP 1 tablet for weight loss approved in the UK

Thursday, 11 June 2026 - 15:03 Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency Press Release

Having met the MHRA’s rigorous standards of safety, quality and effectiveness, the semaglutide tablet has been approved in the UK for weight loss and weight management. ...

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MHRA landmark report reveals public views on AI in healthcare

Thursday, 11 June 2026 - 14:47 Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency News Story

The MHRA is publishing the results of an extensive public consultation which will inform the recommendations of the AI Commission and future regulations....

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Support for the OSCE Programme Office in Astana’s comprehensive security work and reform agenda: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 11 June 2026 - 13:56 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Speech

Deputy Ambassador James Ford welcomes the OSCE Programme Office in Astana’s report and commends its practical support to Kazakhstan across security, governance and economic and environmental dimension...

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Act now: MMO releases further guidance on I VMS

Thursday, 11 June 2026 - 13:35 Marine Management Organisation News Story

Eligible fishermen are urged to take immediate action as the Marine Management Organisation moves into the next phase of its I-VMS roll-out...

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Baroness Hogg has been reappointed as a non executive member of the Office for Budget Responsibility.

Thursday, 11 June 2026 - 13:30 HM Treasury Press Release

Baroness Hogg has been reappointed as a non-executive member of the Office for Budget Responsibility....

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SFO to secure a further £96,000 from “green energy” fraudster

Thursday, 11 June 2026 - 12:34 Serious Fraud Office Press Release

Investigators uncover additional funds relating to £8.2m investment fraud....

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Applications now open for OIT’s 2026 Policy Fellowship

Thursday, 11 June 2026 - 12:23 Open Innovation Team News Story

The Policy Insights Unit is inviting applications for its 2026 Policy Fellowship programme, an academic mentoring scheme for UK-based public officials....

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Russia’s actions in Ukraine continue to undermine the prospects for peace: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 11 June 2026 - 12:17 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Speech

Ambassador Holland underlines the growing gap between Russia’s rhetoric and actions, highlighting intensified attacks and rising civilian casualties. Ukraine has demonstrated its readiness for peace, ...

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£35 million government funding boost to stop drones smuggling contraband into prisons

Thursday, 11 June 2026 - 11:58 Ministry of Justice Press Release

Up to 13,000 prison cell windows across England and Wales will be fitted with?heavy-duty?steel grilles to stop drones smuggling drugs,?weapons?and mobile phones into jails....

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Joint Statement on the launch of the International Peace Fund for Israelis and Palestinians

Thursday, 11 June 2026 - 11:15 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Press Release

Joint statement from the Foreign Ministers of the UK, Australia and Canada on the launch of the International Peace Fund for Israelis and Palestinians...

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Passenger train collision with equipment at Queens Park

Thursday, 11 June 2026 - 10:53 Rail Accident Investigation Branch News Story

Collision between a passenger train and two rail handling trolleys at Queens Park, London, 9 May 2026....

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