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Government sets out plans to protect summer holidays?from disruption?

Saturday, 02 May 2026 - 21:30 Department for Transport Press Release

There are no immediate supply issues, but government is preparing now to give families long-term certainty and avoid unnecessary disruption....

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All eyes on LA ahead of largest ever UK trade mission to the US

Saturday, 02 May 2026 - 10:23 Cabinet Office Press Release

Hundreds of UK business leaders will travel to the US later this month as part of the largest ever UK trade mission to the country, building on the success of the State Visit of Their Majesties the Ki...

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SIA begins process of gaining PIDA prescribed person status

Friday, 01 May 2026 - 15:45 Security Industry Authority News Story

SIA Chief Executive Michelle Russell's statement on the Statutory Instrument giving the SIA prescribed person status under the Public Interest Disclosure Act....

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Illegal waste site in Lancashire shut down

Friday, 01 May 2026 - 14:58 Environment Agency Press Release

The Environment Agency has blocked access to land in Lancashire to prevent the illegal dumping of waste....

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SFO secures £10m from British defence supplier

Friday, 01 May 2026 - 14:52 Serious Fraud Office Press Release

Ultra Electronics Holdings Ltd (previously PLC) accepts responsibility for failure to prevent bribery and will pay millions to the taxpayer as a penalty....

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MHRA approves Linerixibat (Lynavoy) for the treatment of itch due to biliary tract disease

Friday, 01 May 2026 - 13:26 Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency Press Release

As with all medicines, we will continue to closely monitor the safety and effectiveness of linerixibat as it is used more widely....

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New interceptor missiles successfully tested in the Middle East as Defence Minister visits region

Friday, 01 May 2026 - 13:14 Ministry of Defence Press Release

The UK?military and?Gulf?partners?will be?better protected against?drone?attacks following the successful testing of new British-built Skyhammer interceptor missiles and launchers in Jordan. ...

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Dorset farmers to pay £33,500 over slurry handling

Friday, 01 May 2026 - 11:48 Environment Agency News Story

Farmers failed to properly store slurry in three separate cases, two of which led to pollution incidents....

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UK National Threat Level raised to SEVERE

Friday, 01 May 2026 - 10:39 Civil Nuclear Constabulary News Story

The UK National Threat Level has been raised to SEVERE, meaning an attack is highly likely. ...

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CMA publishes latest monitoring report on road fuel market

Friday, 01 May 2026 - 10:03 Competition and Markets Authority Press Release

Report assesses impact of the conflict in the Middle East on fuel prices and margins until the end of March 2026....

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£1 million Community Partnership Fund to boost community and voluntary groups in Northern Ireland

Friday, 01 May 2026 - 09:55 Northern Ireland Office News Story

The Northern Ireland Office has today, Friday 1 May, launched the Community Partnership Fund...

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Andy Brittain joins GIAA as Interim Chief Executive

Friday, 01 May 2026 - 09:47 Government Internal Audit Agency News Story

The Government Internal Audit Agency (GIAA) is delighted to welcome Andy Brittain, who has today joined the Agency as Interim Chief Executive....

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Anniversary Statement: Dyn Aero MCR 01, G TOMX

Friday, 01 May 2026 - 09:00 Air Accidents Investigation Branch News Story

Investigation of Dyn Aero MCR-01 fatal accident, near Shenstone, Staffordshire, 4 May 2025 ...

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Change of His Majesty's Ambassador to Austria: Nick Pickard

Friday, 01 May 2026 - 09:00 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Press Release

Mr Nick Pickard CVO has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Austria in succession to Ms Lindsay Skoll CMG....

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UKHO appoints Mark Barclay as Non Executive Chair

Friday, 01 May 2026 - 09:00 UK Hydrographic Office Press Release

The UKHO announces the appointment of Mark Barclay as its new Non-Executive Chair, bringing extensive defence and aerospace expertise to the role. ...

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Appointment of Commissioners of the Criminal Cases Review Commission

Friday, 01 May 2026 - 09:00 Ministry of Justice News Story

His Majesty the King, on the recommendation of the Prime Minister, has approved the appointment of 6 Commissioners of the Criminal Cases Review Commission....

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Certification Officer: Announcements

Friday, 01 May 2026 - 08:48 Certification Officer News Story

General announcements and latest decisions of the Certification Officer...

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Historic protections for renters in action across England

Thursday, 30 April 2026 - 21:30 Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government Press Release

The most historic changes to private renting in England now give 11 million tenants landmark new rights and protections that will transform their experiences....

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When will the Renters' Right Act come into force?

Thursday, 30 April 2026 - 21:30 Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government Press Release

What the changes coming in from Friday 1st May mean for you - including the ban on Section 21 no fault evictions, and new rules on pets and rent increases...

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PM meeting with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine: 3 May 2026

Sunday, 03 May 2026 | Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

Government sets out plans to protect summer holidays?from disruption?

Saturday, 02 May 2026 | Department for Transport

SIA begins process of gaining PIDA prescribed person status

Friday, 01 May 2026 | Security Industry Authority

Illegal waste site in Lancashire shut down

Friday, 01 May 2026 | Environment Agency

SFO secures £10m from British defence supplier

Friday, 01 May 2026 | Serious Fraud Office

MHRA approves Linerixibat (Lynavoy) for the treatment of itch due to biliary tract disease

Friday, 01 May 2026 | Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency

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