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Dr Christian Turner CMG appointed as His Majesty’s Ambassador to the United States of America

Thursday, 18 December 2025 - 19:00 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Press Release

The UK has today confirmed the appointment of Dr Christian Turner CMG to be the next British Ambassador to the United States of America....

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The UN has a vital role to play in supporting Syria as it enters the second year of its political transition: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Thursday, 18 December 2025 - 17:54 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Speech

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

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Joint Statement from the Troika Capitals on South Sudan

Thursday, 18 December 2025 - 17:00 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office News Story

The Governments of Norway, the United Kingdom and the United States have issued a joint statement on the deteriorating situation in South Sudan....

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Government taskforce meets in Hull to boost flood preparedness

Thursday, 18 December 2025 - 16:38 Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs Press Release

After recent flooding, which saw 18,000 properties protected during Storm Claudia, the Taskforce is focused on preparedness for the rest of winter. ...

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Anti dumping measure on aluminium foil maintained

Thursday, 18 December 2025 - 16:25 Trade Remedies Authority News Story

The Government has accepted the TRA's final recommendation to keep in place an anti-dumping measure on imports of aluminium foil in rolls from China....

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Business partners who exploited banking system by channelling £13.9 million in unauthorised overdrafts through companies banned for combined 23 years

Thursday, 18 December 2025 - 16:17 The Insolvency Service Press Release

Their bans as company directors begin on Christmas Day after a court ruling earlier this month...

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Nature Restoration Fund to accelerate housebuilding and improve nature

Thursday, 18 December 2025 - 16:01 Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs News Story

• New homes to be built while nature is recovered at scale as the Planning and Infrastructure Bill receives Royal Assent ...

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Businesses, unions and civil society leaders welcome Royal Assent of Employment Rights Act

Thursday, 18 December 2025 - 15:46 Department for Business and Trade Press Release

Leaders from across the business community, trade union movement and wider civil society have welcomed the Employment Rights Act receiving Royal Assent. ...

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SFO to secure over £900,000 from?fraudster David Kennedy

Thursday, 18 December 2025 - 15:18 Serious Fraud Office Press Release

Former Axiom Legal Financing Fund manager ordered to repay millions to investors. ...

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Success for Environment Agency with illegal waste site probe

Thursday, 18 December 2025 - 15:07 Environment Agency Press Release

An Environment Agency investigation into a large illegal waste site in Lincolnshire has resulted in several convictions and large donations to charity....

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Councils offered flexibility to complete reorganisation

Thursday, 18 December 2025 - 15:04 Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government Press Release

Some councils have told the department that elections could derail once-in-a-generation plans to scrap wasteful 'two-tier' councils. ...

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Protecting young people online at the heart of new VAWG strategy

Thursday, 18 December 2025 - 14:59 Home Office News Story

Government pledges to make it impossible for children to take, share or view a nude image – partnering with tech companies....

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Chief Executive represents DBS at a major milestone for safer recruitment

Thursday, 18 December 2025 - 14:52 Disclosure and Barring Service News Story

DBS Chief Executive Jeff James attended the parliamentary launch of the UK's first National Hiring Strategy and the new Hiring Fraud Guide....

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Stronger protections for homeowners on 'fleecehold' estates

Thursday, 18 December 2025 - 14:38 Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government Press Release

People living on freehold estates to be handed more power to tackle unreasonable charges for upkeep of shared areas...

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Rain helps West Country recover from prolonged dry weather

Thursday, 18 December 2025 - 14:36 Environment Agency Press Release

Above-average rainfall has put Bristol, Somerset, Dorset and part of south Gloucestershire into ‘recovery’ but part of Wiltshire still in prolonged dry weather....

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New UK France Nuclear Steering Group Meets to Advance Cooperation Under Northwood Declaration

Thursday, 18 December 2025 - 14:00 Cabinet Office Press Release

Statement by the United Kingdom and the French Republic on Nuclear Policy and Cooperation....

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Civil Contingency Measures for Legal Aid Applications

Thursday, 18 December 2025 - 13:02 Legal Aid Agency News Story

New contingency arrangements for civil legal aid applications and amendments came into effect on Monday 15 December 2025....

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On the Russian Federation’s hybrid activities in the OSCE region: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 18 December 2025 - 12:25 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Speech

Ambassador Holland highlights escalating reckless hybrid threats against the United Kingdom directed by the Russian Federation. ...

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Russia’s escalation of attacks deepen the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 18 December 2025 - 11:55 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Speech

Ambassador Holland highlights Russia’s intensified attacks on Ukrainian civilians, unlawful detentions—including OSCE staff—and systematic violations documented by ODIHR. The UK urges Russia to respec...

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