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New Chief Economic Advisor to the Treasury appointed

Friday, 13 February 2026 - 12:19 HM Treasury News Story

Professor Brian Bell has been appointed as the new Chief Economic Advisor to the Treasury and Head of the Government Economic Service, replacing Sam Beckett....

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Hypersonic missiles development accelerated by new contract

Friday, 13 February 2026 - 12:08 Ministry of Defence News Story

The development of the new hypersonic missiles will speed up thanks to a £12 million contract which will benefit British-based businesses....

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7 new Trustees appointed to the National Museums Liverpool Board

Friday, 13 February 2026 - 12:00 Department for Culture, Media and Sport News Story

The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport has appointed 7 new Trustees to the National Museums Liverpool Board, for 4 years terms....

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Secretary of State for Scotland visits Navantia in Methil

Friday, 13 February 2026 - 11:58 government News Story

Visit marked one year of progress, new investment and a growing workforce...

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CMA fines Euro Car Parks £473k for failure to comply with legal information notice

Friday, 13 February 2026 - 11:04 Competition and Markets Authority Press Release

The CMA has imposed a £473,000 penalty on Euro Car Parks for failing to respond to a notice that legally required the company to provide information....

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Communities set to benefit from 13 new bathing spots proposed across England

Friday, 13 February 2026 - 11:01 Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs Press Release

Proposed sites include the first ever on the River Thames in London ...

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Children to be better protected from second hand smoking and vaping

Friday, 13 February 2026 - 10:27 Department of Health and Social Care Press Release

The government is launching a consultation on extending smoke-free places and introducing vape-free and heated tobacco-free spaces....

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Ofsted launches new QR code badges for promoting inspection findings

Friday, 13 February 2026 - 10:00 Ofsted Press Release

Ofsted has today launched a new way for education providers to celebrate and share their inspection report cards with parents, carers and the wider community....

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Minister Lloyd speech at techUK Future Telecoms Conference 2026

Friday, 13 February 2026 - 09:46 Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Speech

Liz Lloyd, Minister for the Digital Economy, spoke to techUK Future Telecoms Conference 2026 on 10 February 2026....

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Connect Fund awards nine community projects over £80,000

Friday, 13 February 2026 - 00:01 Northern Ireland Office Press Release

21 organisations have now received almost £500,000 in total for projects across the UK. ...

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20 million illegal erectile dysfunction pills seized as MHRA warns against risky online buys

Friday, 13 February 2026 - 00:01 Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency Press Release

People are urged to avoid risky online buys and protect their health, as the MHRA seizes over 4.4 million doses of unlicensed erectile dysfunction medicines in 2025 alone. ...

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Environment Secretary speech on food security, resilience and standards

Thursday, 12 February 2026 - 18:43 Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs Speech

Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds' speech on Food Security, Resilience & Standards: UK Agricultural Strategy in Europe at the British Ambassador's Residence in Paris...

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The government's response to the MAC's Seasonal Worker review

Thursday, 12 February 2026 - 17:24 Migration Advisory Committee News Story

On 23 March 2023, the MAC launched a self-commissioned review into the Seasonal Worker route and this is the government's response....

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Record year of drug seizures made by Border Force

Thursday, 12 February 2026 - 17:18 Home Office News Story

Border Force and police seizures of ketamine and cannabis at all-time high and Border Force ramps up the return of foreign smugglers. ...

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The UK fully supports the new government’s efforts to advance security, stability and prosperity for the Yemeni people: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Thursday, 12 February 2026 - 17:15 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Speech

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Yemen....

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The Prime Minister and Cabinet Secretary have agreed by mutual consent the Cabinet Secretary will stand down

Thursday, 12 February 2026 - 16:37 Cabinet Office News Story

Sir Chris Wormald to stand down as Cabinet Secretary and Head of the Civil Service ...

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Infected Blood Memorial Committee Vice Chair Resignation

Thursday, 12 February 2026 - 16:31 Infected Blood Memorial Committee Press Release

Infected Blood Memorial Committee Vice-Chair, Joan Edgington, steps down from her role. ...

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Government to publish new gender guidance for schools

Thursday, 12 February 2026 - 16:07 Department for Education Press Release

Guidance for gender questioning children is clear schools should take a careful approach when a child asks to social transition. ...

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The response to Phil Bowen's appointment as Interim Chair of the YJB

Thursday, 12 February 2026 - 15:21 Youth Justice Board for England and Wales News Story

The Secretary of State for Justice and Lord Chancellor has announced the appointment of Phil Bowen as Interim Chair of the Youth Justice Board (YJB)....

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