Attacks on international shipping in the Gulf have been deeply damaging for the world: UK Statement at the UN General Assembly

Friday, 17 April 2026 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, at the UN General Assembly meeting on the use of the veto....

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UK takes lead in protecting developing countries from debt crises

Friday, 17 April 2026 - 09:10 HM Treasury News Story

Developing countries will be able to respond faster to economic crises through new proposals developed by the London Coalition and driven by the UK government....

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Connect Fund to award additional £1.5 million to community and voluntary groups

Thursday, 16 April 2026 - 23:01 Northern Ireland Office Press Release

Northern Ireland community and voluntary organisations will be able to bid for an additional £1.5 million in grant funding...

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Edtech and AI companies invited to help build safe AI tutoring tools for disadvantaged pupils

Thursday, 16 April 2026 - 21:30 Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Press Release

The government is inviting EdTech companies and AI labs to bid to develop safe, personalised AI tutoring tools designed to improve learning outcomes, particularly for disadvantaged pupils....

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Re opening the Strait a global responsibility, Prime Minister set to tell world leaders

Thursday, 16 April 2026 - 21:30 Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street Press Release

Critical discussions on the Strait of Hormuz are set to be hosted in Paris today....

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Tech Secretary launches Sovereign AI

Thursday, 16 April 2026 - 19:15 Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Speech

Secretary of State for Science, Innovation, and Technology, Liz Kendall, spoke at Wayve, launching the Sovereign AI Fund on Thursday 16 April 2026....

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AI firms pioneering drug discovery, cheaper supercomputing and more get first backing through UK’s Sovereign AI

Thursday, 16 April 2026 - 17:30 Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Press Release

Sovereign AI is the UK’s £500 million bet to back homegrown AI founders, drive growth and create jobs across the UK....

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Firefighters to benefit from bespoke health support

Thursday, 16 April 2026 - 16:32 Department of Health and Social Care Press Release

Government to back firefighters with tailor-made, research-backed health support during and after service....

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Urgent action to rapidly improve HMP Woodhill

Thursday, 16 April 2026 - 16:18 Ministry of Justice Press Release

Specialist staff, tougher disciplinary action and bolstered security measures will be deployed at HMP Woodhill to reduce violence, combat drugs and improve safety....

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Advancing national capability in surface water flood forecasting

Thursday, 16 April 2026 - 15:33 Flood Forecasting Centre News Story

Positive results from a recent Flood Forecasting Centre led trial of surface water hazard and impact models....

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New UK Aid for displaced people in Lebanon as Minister visits Beirut

Thursday, 16 April 2026 - 12:37 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Press Release

Minister for the Middle East in Lebanon on first visit since regional escalation and pledges new humanitarian funding...

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RAAC hit court reopens in boost for London justice

Thursday, 16 April 2026 - 12:22 Ministry of Justice Press Release

Victims across London will see justice delivered faster and fairer as Harrow Crown Court reopens in a major Government drive to cut court backlogs. ...

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New practical advice for families to get children school ready

Thursday, 16 April 2026 - 11:30 Department for Education Press Release

New government guidance and practical advice launched on primary school offer day to help families get children ready for school, backed by language support....

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Economic growth, innovation and customer service on the agenda for UK Flag Forum 2026

Thursday, 16 April 2026 - 11:11 Maritime and Coastguard Agency Press Release

Delegates from across the UK maritime sector gathered in London to discuss opportunities for strengthening economic growth, innovation and industry-government collaboration at UK Flag Forum 2026. ...

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New digital service becomes the primary route for planning and enforcement appeals

Thursday, 16 April 2026 - 10:54 Planning Inspectorate News Story

Following the successful national rollout of our new digital service, we are now entering the next phase of our transformation. The legacy Appeals Casework Portal (ACP) has stopped accepting new plann...

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On Russian submarine activity in the Atlantic: Joint statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 16 April 2026 - 09:43 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Speech

Ambassador Holland updates on recent Russian activity in the Atlantic, speaking on behalf of Norway, the Netherlands and the UK. ...

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Russia’s approach to the Easter ceasefire demonstrates its contempt for peace: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 16 April 2026 - 09:27 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Speech

Ambassador Holland says Russia’s approach to the Easter ceasefire demonstrates its contempt for peace, highlighting thousands of ceasefire violations and attempts to distort the narrative. Ukraine mad...

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