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Wylfa reactors breathing naturally

Monday, 19 January 2026 - 11:25 Nuclear Restoration Services Press Release

Powered systems that controlled airflow and ventilation through the two reactors at Wylfa nuclear power station, Anglesey have been permanently switched off. ...

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Britain's fighter jet fleet strengthened in £205 million boost for British jobs

Monday, 19 January 2026 - 11:03 Ministry of Defence Press Release

The UK has signed a £205 million contract extension with QinetiQ to strengthen the RAF's Typhoon fleet with technical and engineering support ...

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CMA regulatory review aims to ease the burden on businesses

Monday, 19 January 2026 - 10:31 Competition and Markets Authority Press Release

Consultation launched on whether to remove market remedies, which could benefit more than 10,000 businesses....

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GLD appoints a new Non Executive and an Independent Member

Monday, 19 January 2026 - 10:14 Government Legal Department News Story

Nicola Sawford joins as a Non-Executive Member and chair of the Audit and Risk Assurance Committee (ARAC), Rachel Sexton joins ARAC as an Independent Member....

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New UK Military Representative to NATO and the European Union

Monday, 19 January 2026 - 10:09 Ministry of Defence News Story

Lieutenant General Eldon Millar CVO MBE has been appointed UK Military Representative to NATO and the European Union....

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MHRA scientists contribute to international study on novel oral polio vaccine stability 

Monday, 19 January 2026 - 10:05 Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency Press Release

Study confirms vaccine being used in global efforts to achieve and sustain polio eradication is successfully interrupting polio outbreaks whilst minimising risk of new vaccine-derived outbreaks in Uga...

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Free access to sentencing remarks for all victims

Monday, 19 January 2026 - 00:00 Ministry of Justice Press Release

Victims going through the Crown Court better supported to recover from crime and get closure with free access to transcripts of judges’ sentencing remarks....

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Government unveils biggest overhaul to water in a generation

Monday, 19 January 2026 - 00:00 Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs Press Release

A new once-in-a-generation plan to overhaul the water system and protect households from disruption has been unveiled today (Tuesday 20 January)....

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Government to drive action to improve children’s relationship with mobile phones and social media

Monday, 19 January 2026 - 00:00 Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Press Release

Government launches consultation on children's social media use and bans phones in schools to protect young people's wellbeing and ensure safer online experiences....

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Education Secretary speech at UK AI for Education Summit

Monday, 19 January 2026 - 00:00 Department for Education Speech

In her speech, the Education Secretary, announced stronger safety measures to be introduced around AI in education....

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Get that electric feeling: new campaign launched to show savings and benefits of going electric

Monday, 19 January 2026 - 00:00 Department for Transport Press Release

Over 50,000 UK drivers have made savings of up to £3,750 on a new electric vehicle and £1,400 a year on running costs. ...

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Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Democratic Republic of the Congo: Zoë Ware

Monday, 19 January 2026 - 00:00 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office News Story

Ms Zoë Ware MVO has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and non-resident Ambassador to the Republic of the Congo in succession to Ms Alyson King OBE....

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Westcott Space Hub opens to boost UK space innovation and create hundreds of jobs

Monday, 19 January 2026 - 00:00 UK Space Agency Press Release

A new £20 million space innovation hub has officially opened in Buckinghamshire, supported by UK Space Agency funding, providing cutting-edge facilities to help space businesses grow and creating up t...

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PM statement on international affairs and cost of living issues: 19 January 2026

Monday, 19 January 2026 - 00:00 Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street Speech

Prime Minister Keir Starmer's remarks at the press conference in 9 Downing Street this morning (Monday 19 January). ...

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PM calls with international leaders: 18 January 2026

Sunday, 18 January 2026 - 18:56 Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street Press Release

The Prime Minister spoke with Prime Minister of Denmark, Mette Frederiksen; President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen; NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte and President Trump....

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PM meeting with United Nations Secretary General António Guterres: 16 January 2026

Saturday, 17 January 2026 - 10:30 Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street Press Release

The Prime Minister met António Guterres, United Nations Secretary-General in Downing Street....

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MHRA statement on new review of paracetamol safety during pregnancy

Saturday, 17 January 2026 - 10:07 Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency News Story

Paracetamol should be taken as directed in the patient information leaflet....

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Government customer services to be modernised with help of industry experts

Saturday, 17 January 2026 - 00:01 Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Press Release

The government is launching CustomerFirst, a new unit within the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, to modernise public services and improve the experience for millions of people who r...

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Speech for UN Association 80th anniversary of United Nations General Assembly meeting

Saturday, 17 January 2026 - 00:00 Attorney General's Office Speech

The Attorney General Lord Hermer KC delivered a speech at the meeting marking the UN-Association's 80th anniversary of the United Nations General Assembly ...

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