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Defence Secretary Denmark Press Conference

Wednesday, 21 January 2026 - 19:40 Ministry of Defence Speech

Defence Secretary Denmark press conference opening remarks on Defence and security cooperation. ...

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A New Strategic Partnership Between the UK and Indonesia

Wednesday, 21 January 2026 - 17:46 Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street Press Release

The partnership between the UK and Indonesia holds immense potential to create a more prosperous, secure and sustainable future for the people of both our countries. Today we commit to forging a new, ...

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“Move fast, fix things” – Darren Jones sets out plan to rewire Whitehall and incentivise innovation in the civil service

Wednesday, 21 January 2026 - 14:59 Cabinet Office Press Release

On Tuesday 20 January, Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister Darren Jones gave a keynote speech to set out his plan to rewire Whitehall and modernise public services, to move fast and fix things after...

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Russia Escalates Ukraine War as Civilian Strikes and Casualties Mount: UK Statement to the OSCE

Wednesday, 21 January 2026 - 14:26 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Speech

UK Chargé d’Affaires, Deputy Ambassador James Ford, rejects Russia’s claim that the war is lawful and restrained, as strikes escalate on Ukraine’s power and water systems, causing widespread civilian ...

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CMA draft Annual Plan launches the first phase of its new Strategy for 2026 to 2029

Wednesday, 21 January 2026 - 12:08 Competition and Markets Authority Press Release

The CMA has today launched a consultation on its priorities for 2026 to 2027 in the first detailed implementation plan under its new 2026 to 2029 Strategy....

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Education Secretary speech at Bett UK Conference

Wednesday, 21 January 2026 - 11:00 Department for Education Speech

In her speech, the Education Secretary, announced £23 million investment to expand the government's EdTech Testbeds pilot programme....

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Greater Manchester duo arrested in connection with illegal waste dumping

Wednesday, 21 January 2026 - 10:06 Environment Agency Press Release

Two men were arrested on 20 January 2026 as part of an ongoing Environment Agency investigation....

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Children not always recognised as domestic abuse victims in their own right, inspectorates warn

Wednesday, 21 January 2026 - 09:30 Ofsted Press Release

Children who are affected by domestic abuse are not being consistently recognised as victims despite this being set out in law, according to a new joint report by Ofsted, the CQC, HMICFRS, and HMIP....

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UK House Price Index for November 2025

Wednesday, 21 January 2026 - 09:30 HM Land Registry Press Release

The UK HPI shows house price changes for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland....

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Recruitment for an Application Co ordinator

Wednesday, 21 January 2026 - 09:10 Veterinary Medicines Directorate News Story

Application Co-ordinator working on the authorisation of applications for veterinary medicinal products....

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Homes England enters building lease with Vistry for former City Hospital site in Birmingham with plans to deliver 750 new homes

Wednesday, 21 January 2026 - 09:00 Homes England Press Release

The historic site is set for a new chapter after extensive cross-sector collaboration....

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Cutting edge drone degree to train military forces of the future unveiled

Wednesday, 21 January 2026 - 06:30 Ministry of Defence Press Release

Young engineers to master battlefield-proven technology at Hereford university from September 2026....

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Government moves to restore legal rights and remove unlawful immunity provisions

Wednesday, 21 January 2026 - 00:01 Northern Ireland Office Press Release

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Hilary Benn, will today ask MPs to support the removal of aspects of the controversial law that would have given immunity to terrorists for Troubles-relate...

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High North security set to be focus of Defence Secretary visit to Denmark

Wednesday, 21 January 2026 - 00:01 Ministry of Defence Press Release

Defence talks in Copenhagen today will bring the UK and Denmark together to discuss High North security, industrial cooperation, and vital support to Ukraine, with Defence Secretary John Healey MP mee...

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New £11.5 million fund will help charities and councils support local communities.

Wednesday, 21 January 2026 - 00:00 Department for Culture, Media and Sport Press Release

Local communities will benefit from a new £11.59 million government fund to help civil society organisations and local authorities work together to deliver support in areas including mental health, ad...

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Reeves gets deals done at Davos

Wednesday, 21 January 2026 - 00:00 HM Treasury News Story

Votes of confidence in the UK economy as Chancellor secures £1.5 billion in major new private investments ...

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500 students now learning latest digital and cyber defence skills through MOD scheme in Lancashire

Wednesday, 21 January 2026 - 00:00 Ministry of Defence Press Release

285 students are the latest cohort to benefit from the Defence Digital & Cyber Bursary scheme, taking the total to 500....

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New design guidance to raise the bar for new build developments

Wednesday, 21 January 2026 - 00:00 Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government Press Release

The government has published updated new build design guidance today. ...

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PM call with President Costa of the European Council: 20 January 2026

Tuesday, 20 January 2026 - 20:01 Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street Press Release

The Prime Minister spoke to the President of the European Council António Costa this evening. ...

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