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New targets installed at Holbeach to enhance Defence training

Tuesday, 12 May 2026 - 11:09 Defence Infrastructure Organisation News Story

Two new repurposed marine vessel targets have been successfully delivered and installed at Holbeach Air Weapons Range (AWR). ...

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How we protected the UK and space in April 2026

Tuesday, 12 May 2026 - 09:30 National Space Operations Centre News Story

This report was issued in May 2026 and covers the time period 1 April 2026 to 30 April 2026 inclusive....

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Intellectual Property Office publishes Corporate Plan 2026 to 2027

Tuesday, 12 May 2026 - 09:11 Intellectual Property Office News Story

The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has published its Corporate Plan for 2026 to 2027, setting out its priorities and commitments for the year ahead. ...

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298,905 Self Assessment filers quick off the mark

Tuesday, 12 May 2026 - 09:10 HM Revenue & Customs Press Release

Hundreds of thousands of filers submitted their Self Assessment tax return for the 2025 to 2026 tax year between 6 and 12 April....

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Combined Space Operations Initiative Principals' Board Meets to Advance Combined Operations Efforts

Tuesday, 12 May 2026 - 09:00 Ministry of Defence News Story

The Combined Space Operations Initiative Principals' Board convened on 17 April 2026, in Colorado Springs, Colorado. ...

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Companies House is reviewing the retention period for dissolved company records

Tuesday, 12 May 2026 - 09:00 Companies House News Story

Companies House is reviewing the retention period for dissolved company records, following concerns that records should be held for longer than 20 years. ...

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Innovative walking, wheeling and cycling projects win share of £1 million

Tuesday, 12 May 2026 - 08:43 Department for Transport Press Release

The 12 winning projects will provide more people with healthier and sustainable active travel options across England. ...

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Thousands of ME/CFS patients to benefit from first genomics study

Tuesday, 12 May 2026 - 08:31 Department of Health and Social Care Press Release

People with chronic fatigue syndrome, also known as ME, to benefit from world-first genomics study....

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Lead Non Executive Director and Non Executive Director appointed to the MOJ Departmental Board

Tuesday, 12 May 2026 - 08:00 Ministry of Justice News Story

The Deputy Prime Minister, Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice has approved the appointments of Rob Whiteman CBE as Lead Non-Executive Director and Justin Russell as Non-Executive Direc...

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New £3 million Centre to help grow healthy gardens

Tuesday, 12 May 2026 - 00:00 Animal and Plant Health Agency Press Release

A new National Centre for Environmental Horticulture and Plant Health will help to protect the UK’s 23 million gardens...

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Government steps up action to strengthen cyber defences as UK cyber industry continues to grow

Monday, 11 May 2026 - 23:01 Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Press Release

UK businesses are being urged to strengthen their cyber defences against fast-evolving AI-enabled threats. ...

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End of the road for unofficial driving test booking services

Monday, 11 May 2026 - 23:00 Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency News Story

From today (12 May 2026), only learner drivers can book and manage their own driving test - part of a crackdown on exploitation by third-party services....

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PM vows to tear up “status quo” that failed young people on apprenticeships and skills

Monday, 11 May 2026 - 21:30 Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street Press Release

The Prime Minister will meet with apprentices to underline the Government’s drive to overhaul the apprenticeship system, break down barriers to opportunity for young people and ensure the economy work...

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UK sanctions Iranian targets in response to national security threats

Monday, 11 May 2026 - 16:07 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Press Release

Foreign Secretary announces sanctions against organisations and individuals enabling hostile Iranian activity...

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Simpler, shared system for describing skills needs launched

Monday, 11 May 2026 - 15:00 Skills England Press Release

The UK Standard Skills Classification (SSC), a new national framework, is a significant step forward in how we think about and discuss skills in the UK. ...

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MHRA strengthens safety warnings for finasteride and dutasteride

Monday, 11 May 2026 - 13:43 Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency Press Release

Updated safety advice has been issued to strengthen warnings about potential psychiatric and sexual dysfunction linked to finasteride and to provide precautionary advice on dutasteride. ...

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UK and France set to host multinational Strait of Hormuz meeting as British Warship to pre position in the region

Monday, 11 May 2026 - 13:32 Ministry of Defence Press Release

UK and France to host first meeting of Defence Ministers to advance the Strait of Hormuz multinational mission. This comes as HMS Dragon, one of the UK’s most capable warships, will forward deploy to ...

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MHRA opens UK wide consultation on redefining gene therapies

Monday, 11 May 2026 - 13:00 Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency Press Release

To future-proof the sector and ensure regulation keeps up with scientific and technological developments, the MHRA is consulting on proposed changes to how gene therapies are defined in UK legislation...

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Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Publishes May Review Report

Monday, 11 May 2026 - 12:33 Northern Ireland Office Press Release

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Hilary Benn has today (Monday 11 May) published the May Review Report...

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