ACMD announces decision on the classification of ketamine

Wednesday, 28 January 2026 Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs

The Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD) has today (28 January 2026) published its updated harms assessment of ketamine....

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Government saves 300 jobs on the Isle of Wight

Wednesday, 28 January 2026 - 10:44 Department for Energy Security and Net Zero Press Release

Government intervention alongside investment from Vestas has saved over 300 jobs at their Isle of Wight factory....

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£30 million boost for coastal communities adapting to eroding shores

Wednesday, 28 January 2026 - 10:30 Environment Agency Press Release

New Coastal Adaptation Pilots to help England's most at-risk coastal areas prepare for climate change....

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Loughborough director who transferred funds to Montenegro account despite owing millions to HMRC is disqualified

Wednesday, 28 January 2026 - 10:18 The Insolvency Service Press Release

Paul?Bresnihan signed an undertaking disqualifying him from being a director for seven years – his company owes HMRC more than £32 million.?? ...

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CMA proposes package of measures to improve Google search services in UK

Wednesday, 28 January 2026 - 10:04 Competition and Markets Authority Press Release

Measures are first to be consulted on under the digital markets competition regime....

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RSH publishes ten regulatory judgements

Wednesday, 28 January 2026 - 09:30 Regulator of Social Housing Press Release

RSH has published regulatory judgements as part of its inspection and stability check programmes...

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Printing firm boss sentenced after fraudulently obtaining second Covid loan

Wednesday, 28 January 2026 - 09:24 The Insolvency Service Press Release

Suspended sentence for Bounce Back Loan fraudster...

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PM call with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine: 27 January 2026

Wednesday, 28 January 2026 - 07:30 Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street Press Release

The Prime Minister spoke to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy....

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Thousands more families to get warm, secure social homes

Wednesday, 28 January 2026 - 00:01 Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government Press Release

The government has unveiled a new social and affordable housing package today. ...

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Free AI training for all, as government and industry programme expands to provide 10 million workers with key AI skills by 2030

Wednesday, 28 January 2026 - 00:01 Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Press Release

Every adult in the UK is eligible to take free, newly benchmarked courses to gain practical AI skills for work....

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Pet owners to benefit from biggest vet sector reforms in 60 years

Tuesday, 27 January 2026 - 22:30 Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs Press Release

Clearer pricing will help pet owners compare costs and shop around, saving families money...

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Prime Minister to promise a consistent, pragmatic partnership with China to make UK better off

Tuesday, 27 January 2026 - 22:30 Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street Press Release

Working people and UK businesses will benefit from a more strategic and consistent UK relationship with China, the Prime Minister will pledge as he arrives in Beijing today....

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We welcome the continued commitment of this Council to the Hodeidah and Stockholm Agreements: UK Explanation of Vote at the UN Security Council

Tuesday, 27 January 2026 - 20:58 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Speech

Explanation of Vote by Ambassador Archie Young, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on UNMHA. ...

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Farming rules shake up to cut pollution and support farmers

Tuesday, 27 January 2026 - 17:13 Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs Press Release

Streamlined agriculture rules to cut duplication and make it easier for farmers to drive down water pollution...

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PM call with Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson of Sweden: 27 January 2026

Tuesday, 27 January 2026 - 17:02 Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street Press Release

The Prime Minister spoke to the Prime Minister of Sweden Ulf Kristersson this afternoon....

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Prisoners turn new page with launch of Reading Laureate

Tuesday, 27 January 2026 - 16:52 Ministry of Justice News Story

Author Lee Child announced as first ever Prison Reading Laureate....

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Major milestone for HS2 as tunnelling to Euston starts

Tuesday, 27 January 2026 - 16:48 Department for Transport Press Release

Taking the HS2 railway into central London is crucial to unlocking its full potential to create more jobs, more homes and to boost the British economy....

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UPR51: UK Statement on Austria

Tuesday, 27 January 2026 - 16:18 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Speech

Statement by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders, at Austria's Universal Periodic Review at the Human Rights Council in Geneva....

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PM: “We're capping ground rents at £250”

Tuesday, 27 January 2026 - 14:21 Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government Press Release

PM caps ground rents at £250 a year in game-changing shake up of leasehold system and to support families with the cost of living....

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Pubs and Live Music Venues Relief

Tuesday, 27 January 2026 - 14:18 HM Treasury News Story

In 2026-27, all pubs and live music venues will benefit from a 15% business rates relief on top of the support announced at Budget 2025. Their bills will then be frozen in real terms for a further two...

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