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Government seeks views to modernise laws on powered mobility devices

Government seeks views to modernise laws on powered mobility devices

06 January 2026 - 10:20 Press Release

Department for Transport

Have your say on how laws around powered mobility devices could reflect modern technology and improve safety by 31 March...

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Amber cold health alert expanded to all regions of England

Amber cold health alert expanded to all regions of England

06 January 2026 - 10:17 News Story

UK Health Security Agency

The amber cold-health alert has been extended for all regions of England until 12pm on Sunday 11 January....

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Bluetongue: latest situation

Bluetongue: latest situation

06 January 2026 - 09:26 News Story

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

Overview of current bluetongue cases, risk level, vaccinations and restrictions....

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£2.5 million contract to revolutionise deployed military healthcare

£2.5 million contract to revolutionise deployed military healthcare

06 January 2026 - 09:14 News Story

Cyber & Specialist Operations Command

Defence Medical Services awards £2.5 million contract to Avenue3 for Project Mercury, enabling secure military medical r...

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Boost for British business as government slashes cost of electric lorries by up to £120,000

Boost for British business as government slashes cost of electric lorries by up to £120,000

06 January 2026 - 00:01 Press Release

Department for Transport

We're making electric lorries more affordable to help hauliers make the switch, while boosting growth and investment in ...

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New cyber action plan to tackle threats and strengthen public services

New cyber action plan to tackle threats and strengthen public services

06 January 2026 - 00:00 Press Release

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

New measures will be introduced to make online public services more secure and resilient, so people can use them with co...

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PM call with Prime Minister Støre of Norway: 5 January 2026

PM call with Prime Minister Støre of Norway: 5 January 2026

05 January 2026 - 19:55 Press Release

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

The Prime Minister spoke to the Prime Minister of Norway, Jonas Gahr Støre today....

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The United Kingdom wants to see a safe and peaceful transition to a legitimate government that reflects the will of the Venezuelan people: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Powerful animated Cumbrian NFM film wins international prize

Powerful animated Cumbrian NFM film wins international prize

05 January 2026 - 16:09 Press Release

Environment Agency

'Wood You Believe It' wins ‘Institute for the Promotion of Teaching Science and Technology (IPST) Education Award' in 'S...

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Sellafield Ltd employee awarded MBE in New Year Honours List

Sellafield Ltd employee awarded MBE in New Year Honours List

05 January 2026 - 13:51 News Story

Sellafield Ltd

Sellafield Ltd employee Gary McKee has been awarded an MBE in the King’s 2026 New Year Honours List....

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Vote for your most iconic UK trade mark

Vote for your most iconic UK trade mark

05 January 2026 - 13:43 News Story

Intellectual Property Office

The UK’s trade mark registry (where you register your trade marks) was 150 years old on 1 January 2026. ...

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Update: Prax Lindsey Oil Refinery Limited (and associated companies)

Update: Prax Lindsey Oil Refinery Limited (and associated companies)

05 January 2026 - 11:55 News Story

The Insolvency Service

The Official Receiver has announced the successful bidder – Phillips 66 Limited – for the site in Lincolnshire....

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MHRA welcomes Professor Jacob George as he starts Chief Medical and Scientific Officer role

MHRA welcomes Professor Jacob George as he starts Chief Medical and Scientific Officer role

05 January 2026 - 11:24 Press Release

Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency

In this new role, Professor George will lead the Agency’s science strategy and will oversee the MHRA’s scientific, resea...

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5.65 million still to file as the Self Assessment deadline looms

5.65 million still to file as the Self Assessment deadline looms

05 January 2026 - 10:41 Press Release

HM Revenue & Customs

Millions of taxpayers have less than one month to file their Self Assessment tax return....

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Launch of New Veterinary Medicines Packaging Surveillance Scheme

Launch of New Veterinary Medicines Packaging Surveillance Scheme

05 January 2026 - 09:38 News Story

Veterinary Medicines Directorate

VMD introduces new surveillance scheme and updates mock-up assessment requirements to streamline regulation whilst maint...

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CSOC personnel recognised in New Year’s Honours List 2026

CSOC personnel recognised in New Year’s Honours List 2026

05 January 2026 - 09:03 News Story

Cyber & Specialist Operations Command

Past and present members of Cyber & Specialist Operations Command (CSOC) have been recognised in His Majesty, King Charl...

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We’re hiring – looking for scientific experts for high profile roles

We’re hiring – looking for scientific experts for high profile roles

05 January 2026 - 08:38 News Story

Government Office for Science

Opportunities for scientific experts to join the government and put science advice at the heart of decision making....

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Foreign Secretary Statement to the House on Venezuela

Foreign Secretary Statement to the House on Venezuela

05 January 2026 - 00:00 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Foreign Secretary statement to the House of Commons regarding Venezuela....

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New Maritime and Coastguard Agency non executive directors appointed

New Maritime and Coastguard Agency non executive directors appointed

05 January 2026 - 00:00 Press Release

Maritime and Coastguard Agency

The NEDs will join the MCA Board to provide challenge and support to the agency, overseeing strategy and operational per...

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Landmark junk food ad ban to protect kids' health

Landmark junk food ad ban to protect kids' health

05 January 2026 - 00:00 Press Release

Department of Health and Social Care

Children will be protected from exposure to junk food ads under new regulations, in a bid to tackle childhood obesity....

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Strikes on Daesh

Strikes on Daesh

03 January 2026 - 22:19 News Story

Ministry of Defence

Royal Air Force aircraft have completed successful strikes against Daesh in a joint operation with France....

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PM statement on Venezuela: 3 January 2026

PM statement on Venezuela: 3 January 2026

03 January 2026 - 19:59 Press Release

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

Prime Minister Keir Starmer's statement on Venezuela....

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PM call with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine: 3 January 2026

PM call with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine: 3 January 2026

03 January 2026 - 12:02 Press Release

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

The Prime Minister spoke to the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, this morning....

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Thousands of new magistrates wanted in 2026 as Government launches national recruitment campaign

Thousands of new magistrates wanted in 2026 as Government launches national recruitment campaign

03 January 2026 - 11:16 Press Release

Ministry of Justice

Thousands of ordinary people from all walks of life are being called on by the Government today (3 January) to volunteer...

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MHRA approves zapomeran (Kostaive) mRNA COVID 19 vaccine

MHRA approves zapomeran (Kostaive) mRNA COVID 19 vaccine

02 January 2026 - 13:37 Press Release

Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency

As with any medicine, the MHRA will keep the safety and effectiveness of zapomeran under close review....

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Richard Turfitt Awarded OBE for Services to Road Safety and Justice in New Year Honours

Richard Turfitt Awarded OBE for Services to Road Safety and Justice in New Year Honours

02 January 2026 - 09:00 Press Release

Traffic Commissioners for Great Britain

The Traffic Commissioners for Great Britain are delighted to acknowledge the appointment of Richard Turfitt as an Office...

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Black cabs backed with fairer tax system

Black cabs backed with fairer tax system

02 January 2026 - 00:01 News Story

HM Treasury

Today (Friday 2 January) online mini cab firms have been barred from illegitimately using a niche scheme to avoid tax....

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Compliance drive for ports and marine facilities launches across UK

Compliance drive for ports and marine facilities launches across UK

02 January 2026 - 00:00 Press Release

Maritime and Coastguard Agency

A proactive opportunity for all ports and marine facilities to review, assess, and demonstrate proportional alignment wi...

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Business investment boosted with new tax relief taking effect today

Business investment boosted with new tax relief taking effect today

01 January 2026 - 00:01 News Story

HM Treasury

Businesses to receive boost to investment as a new first-year allowance takes effect today (Thursday 1 January), as the ...

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1 January 2026: Update to the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) fees

1 January 2026: Update to the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) fees

01 January 2026 - 00:01 News Story

Intellectual Property Office

The Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) fee structure changed on 1 January 2026...

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