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New action against hidden childcare costs to help families

Tuesday, 26 May 2026 - 11:59 Department for Education Press Release

Education Secretary writes to the CMA to examine the childcare market and launches a free tool helping families find childcare and budget for costs. ...

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Scarborough man prosecuted for supplying fake reference to SIA

Tuesday, 26 May 2026 - 11:25 Security Industry Authority Press Release

Michael Fenwick produced a fraudulent employment reference during his application for an SIA licence, leading to his conviction....

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Don’t let this heatwave affect your medicines: Three important tips from the MHRA

Tuesday, 26 May 2026 - 10:52 Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency News Story

Essential advice on protecting your medicines during extreme heat and staying safe. ...

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Attorney General refers Fordingbridge Three cases to Court of Appeal

Tuesday, 26 May 2026 - 10:49 Attorney General's Office Press Release

The Attorney General has made the decision to refer the cases of the Fordingbridge Three to the Court of Appeal....

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UK Government releases a further £102.6 million for reform of NI public services

Tuesday, 26 May 2026 - 10:38 Northern Ireland Office Press Release

Secretary of State Hilary Benn MP has announced the release of £102.6 million by the UK Government to support public service transformation in Northern Ireland...

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UKHSA issues amber and yellow heat health alerts across England

Tuesday, 26 May 2026 - 10:37 UK Health Security Agency News Story

UKHSA has issued its first amber heat-health alert of 2026, warning of increased risk to vulnerable people from high temperatures in the coming days....

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Third new national forest to bring nature closer to communities

Tuesday, 26 May 2026 - 10:30 Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs Press Release

Government commits up to £7.5 million and calls for delivery partners to submit bids to help deliver landmark new forest covering more than 200 square miles ...

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YJB statement on sentencing for serious offences

Tuesday, 26 May 2026 - 10:08 Youth Justice Board for England and Wales News Story

The Youth Justice Board acknowledges public concern following Fordingbridge case sentencing....

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Market engagement: Legal Aid for Inquests

Tuesday, 26 May 2026 - 09:50 Legal Aid Agency News Story

We are holding a series of virtual market engagement sessions around the Public Office (Accountability) Bill ...

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SPC update Librela Solution for Injection for Dogs

Tuesday, 26 May 2026 - 08:46 Veterinary Medicines Directorate News Story

Change to the information provided on adverse events in the Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC)....

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Policy Insights Unit: a new name for our core service

Tuesday, 26 May 2026 - 07:00 Open Innovation Team News Story

This name better reflects the team’s work helping government develop analysis and ideas for policy....

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UK and Australia pact on fast moving AI security risks

Monday, 25 May 2026 - 00:00 Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Press Release

UK and Australia agree deeper ties to tackle AI risks...

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More new trains, better journeys: SWR celebrates one year in public ownership

Sunday, 24 May 2026 - 23:01 Department for Transport Press Release

The roll-out of the South Western Arterio fleet shows how nationalisation of the railway is transforming passenger journeys....

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Wildlife habitat in most cherished landscapes set to be restored

Sunday, 24 May 2026 - 23:01 Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs Press Release

£30 million investment important step toward protecting 30% of England's land for nature by 2030...

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Statement of the International Contact Group for the Great Lakes (ICG) on the situation in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)

Sunday, 24 May 2026 - 13:50 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Press Release

The International Contact Group (ICG) for the Great Lakes, including representatives of Belgium, Denmark, the European Union, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom ...

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PM: Government turning progress into results for working people

Saturday, 23 May 2026 - 21:30 Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street Press Release

The Prime Minister has set out how the government is delivering real progress now while rebuilding Britain’s foundations for the future.  ...

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Joint Statement on the situation in the West Bank: 22 May 2026

Saturday, 23 May 2026 - 15:10 Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street Press Release

Joint statement from the leaders of the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Norway, the Netherlands, Spain, Belgium and the EU on the situation in the West Bank....

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If Russia truly wished to protect civilians, it would agree to the ceasefire or end this war outright: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Friday, 22 May 2026 - 20:26 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Speech

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

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Accountability remains important to ensuring stability in Libya: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Friday, 22 May 2026 - 17:10 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Speech

Statement by Legal Advisor Colin McIntyre at the UN Security Council meeting on Libya....

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UK cracks down on backdoor Russian sanctions evasion with tough new measures

Tuesday, 26 May 2026 | Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

New action against hidden childcare costs to help families

Tuesday, 26 May 2026 | Department for Education

Scarborough man prosecuted for supplying fake reference to SIA

Tuesday, 26 May 2026 | Security Industry Authority

Don’t let this heatwave affect your medicines: Three important tips from the MHRA

Tuesday, 26 May 2026 | Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency

Attorney General refers Fordingbridge Three cases to Court of Appeal

Tuesday, 26 May 2026 | Attorney General's Office

UKHSA issues amber and yellow heat-health alerts across England

Tuesday, 26 May 2026 | UK Health Security Agency

Third new national forest to bring nature closer to communities

Tuesday, 26 May 2026 | Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

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