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OpenAI and Microsoft join UK’s international coalition to safeguard AI development

Thursday, 19 February 2026 - 18:00 Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Press Release

OpenAI and Microsoft pledge funding to AI Security Institute’s Alignment Project: an international effort on AI systems that are safe, secure and under control....

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New technology and medicines to combat drug and alcohol addiction

Thursday, 19 February 2026 - 17:38 Department of Health and Social Care Press Release

Innovators across the UK are being offered £20 million in grants for technology designed to reduce harm and death from drug and alcohol addiction....

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Norovirus cases continue to remain stable but high

Thursday, 19 February 2026 - 17:11 UK Health Security Agency News Story

Weekly UKHSA report for the 2025/26 season, monitoring respiratory viruses. ...

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Record funding to protect faith communities

Thursday, 19 February 2026 - 16:59 Home Office News Story

Government announces a record £73.4 million in funding in 2026 to 2027 for protective security at Jewish, Muslim, and other faith sites....

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How we protected the UK and space in January 2026

Thursday, 19 February 2026 - 16:39 National Space Operations Centre News Story

This report was issued in February 2026 and covers the time period 1 January 2026 to 31 January 2026 inclusive....

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Joint Ministerial Statement on Protection of Civilians and Humanitarian Operations in Sudan

Thursday, 19 February 2026 - 16:33 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Press Release

Joint Ministerial Statement from the UK and partners on the Protection of Civilians and Humanitarian Operations in Sudan...

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Further rain expected as Environment Agency warns of ongoing flood risk

Thursday, 19 February 2026 - 15:26 Environment Agency Press Release

The public is urged to remain vigilant...

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International Day Commemorating Air Crash Victims and Their Families

Thursday, 19 February 2026 - 14:00 Air Accidents Investigation Branch News Story

Friday 20 February 2026 is the International Day Commemorating Air Crash Victims and Their Families...

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MHRA approves zanidatamab (Ziihera) for the treatment of biliary tract cancer

Thursday, 19 February 2026 - 12:31 Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency News Story

Zanidatamab is used when the cancer cannot be removed by surgery and has spread to nearby tissues or other parts of the body. ...

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Andrew Hochhauser KC reappointed as Chair of RCEWA

Thursday, 19 February 2026 - 12:00 Department for Culture, Media and Sport News Story

The Secretary of State has reappointed Andrew Hochhauser KC as Chair of RCEWA for a second term, from 17 September 2026 to 16 September 2030...

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Five Non Executive Directors appointed to the Independent Football Regulator

Thursday, 19 February 2026 - 12:00 Department for Culture, Media and Sport News Story

The Secretary of State has appointed Mark McCafferty, Kevin Miles OBE, Justine Roberts CBE, Tara Warren and Dr Linda Yueh CBE as Non-Executive Directors to the Independent Football Regulator for a ter...

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Webinar A Guide to the CIC Online Process

Thursday, 19 February 2026 - 11:38 Office of the Regulator of Community Interest Companies News Story

Join us on March 17 at 11:00am - 12:00pm for a step-by-step guide on how to successfully incorporate your Community Interest Company online ...

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Four companies linked to scheme which helped directors walk away from debts and undermine insolvency legislation are shut down

Thursday, 19 February 2026 - 11:09 The Insolvency Service Press Release

Companies wound-up in the public interest following Insolvency Service investigations...

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OPSS launches second phase of online product safety campaign

Thursday, 19 February 2026 - 10:10 Office for Product Safety and Standards News Story

New resources aimed at older people provided to raise awareness of unsafe products sold online....

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Appointment of the Bishop of Durham: 19 February 2026

Thursday, 19 February 2026 - 10:00 Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street Press Release

The King has approved the nomination of The Venerable Richard Simpson, for election as Bishop of Durham....

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Introducing the One IPO Roadmap

Thursday, 19 February 2026 - 09:58 Intellectual Property Office News Story

As we prepare to launch the One IPO patents service, we are sharing our roadmap of planned changes, improvements and enhancements over the coming months....

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Serial waste crook forced to pay over £1.4 million for widespread illegal dumping

Thursday, 19 February 2026 - 09:55 Environment Agency Press Release

Company boss handed suspended prison sentence and massive bill for illegally dumping thousands of tonnes of waste across England...

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Dame Antonia Romeo appointed as first female Cabinet Secretary and Head of the Civil Service to drive change and implement the government’s agenda

Thursday, 19 February 2026 - 09:27 Cabinet Office News Story

The appointment marks the first time a woman has held the role in its over 100 year history. ...

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Queen Elizabeth II National Memorial: planning submission to Westminster Council

Thursday, 19 February 2026 - 09:25 The Queen Elizabeth Memorial Committee News Story

The planning application for the Queen Elizabeth II National Memorial in St James's Park has been now been submitted to Westminster City Council....

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OpenAI and Microsoft join UK’s international coalition to safeguard AI development

Thursday, 19 February 2026 | Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

New technology and medicines to combat drug and alcohol addiction

Thursday, 19 February 2026 | Department of Health and Social Care

Norovirus cases continue to remain stable but high

Thursday, 19 February 2026 | UK Health Security Agency

Record funding to protect faith communities

Thursday, 19 February 2026 | Home Office

How we protected the UK and space in January 2026

Thursday, 19 February 2026 | National Space Operations Centre

Joint Ministerial Statement on Protection of Civilians and Humanitarian Operations in Sudan

Thursday, 19 February 2026 | Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

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