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SFO returns £400,000  to victims of global email fraud

SFO returns £400,000 to victims of global email fraud

08 January 2026 - 11:00 Press Release

Serious Fraud Office

Nine fraud victims to be compensated 24 years after the crime following innovative SFO technique....

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Government to introduce academy trust inspections

Government to introduce academy trust inspections

08 January 2026 - 10:51 Press Release

Department for Education

New academy trust inspections to boost transparency for parents and strengthen outcomes for children...

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Amber cold health alert expanded to all regions of England

Amber cold health alert expanded to all regions of England

08 January 2026 - 10:49 News Story

UK Health Security Agency

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

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Secretary of State's address to 2026 Oxford Farming Conference

Secretary of State's address to 2026 Oxford Farming Conference

08 January 2026 - 10:43 Speech

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds delivered a speech at the 2026 Oxford Farming Conference...

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New proposals set out to reduce 'out of area' working for taxis and boost passenger safety

New proposals set out to reduce 'out of area' working for taxis and boost passenger safety

08 January 2026 - 10:35 Press Release

Department for Transport

Have your say on our proposals to simplify the taxi licensing system and improve enforcement to increase safety and redu...

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Tough new legal duties on water companies to cut pollution

Tough new legal duties on water companies to cut pollution

08 January 2026 - 09:50 Press Release

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

Water companies legally required to produce pollution reduction plans for the first time, using detailed instructions pu...

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New local powers to keep pavements clear for those who rely on them most

New local powers to keep pavements clear for those who rely on them most

08 January 2026 - 09:45 Press Release

Department for Transport

Local councils will be given the power to crack down on problem pavement parking....

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Government modernises exam records with new app

Government modernises exam records with new app

08 January 2026 - 00:01 Press Release

Department for Education

Every year 11 student in England to be able to see their GCSE exam results on a new app from summer 2026....

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Stronger laws for tech firms to ensure you don’t see unsolicited nudes

Stronger laws for tech firms to ensure you don’t see unsolicited nudes

08 January 2026 - 00:01 Press Release

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

Dating apps and social media platforms must now prevent cyberflashing, as it becomes a priority offence under the Online...

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Fish, Trace, Ship – New IUU regulations come into effect with MMO supporting UK seafood industry through the transition

Fish, Trace, Ship – New IUU regulations come into effect with MMO supporting UK seafood industry through the transition

08 January 2026 - 00:00 News Story

Marine Management Organisation

New EU Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing regulations come into force this week, and the UK Fish Export S...

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£140m Scottish Local Growth Fund to drive economic growth  

£140m Scottish Local Growth Fund to drive economic growth  

08 January 2026 - 00:00 Press Release

Scotland Office

Five Scottish regions to benefit from a share of a new £140 million UK Government Local Growth Fund. ...

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PM call with President Trump of the United States: 7 Jan 2026

PM call with President Trump of the United States: 7 Jan 2026

07 January 2026 - 22:52 Press Release

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

The Prime Minister spoke with President Trump this evening....

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Reynolds: Backing farmers with a new era of partnership to boost farm profitability

Reynolds: Backing farmers with a new era of partnership to boost farm profitability

07 January 2026 - 22:30 Press Release

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

Environment Secretary announces plans at Oxford Farming Conference focusing more support on smaller farms and those with...

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Nirogacestat hydrobromide approved to treat desmoid tumours 

Nirogacestat hydrobromide approved to treat desmoid tumours 

07 January 2026 - 16:45 Press Release

Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency

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

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Environment Agency adds fresh fish to West Country waters

Environment Agency adds fresh fish to West Country waters

07 January 2026 - 15:49 Press Release

Environment Agency

Thousands of fresh fish have been introduced to rivers, lakes and ponds in Somerset, Dorset and Wiltshire by the Environ...

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Convictions following EU Treaty Rights immigration scam

Convictions following EU Treaty Rights immigration scam

07 January 2026 - 13:34 Press Release

Immigration Advice Authority

Following an IAA investigation, Risalat Hussain and Syed Ali Shah Gilani were sentenced at Birmingham Crown Court on 6 J...

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Deputy PM David Lammy travels to Washington to kick off UK role in America's 250th celebrations

Deputy PM David Lammy travels to Washington to kick off UK role in America's 250th celebrations

07 January 2026 - 12:23 Press Release

Ministry of Justice

The Deputy Prime Minister begins visit to Washington DC at the invitation of his counterpart, Vice President JD Vance, t...

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Madeleine Campbell appointed to the Horserace Betting Levy Board

Madeleine Campbell appointed to the Horserace Betting Levy Board

07 January 2026 - 12:00 News Story

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

The Secretary of State has appointed Madeleine Campbell as Board Member of the Horserace Betting Levy Board for a term o...

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UKHO specialists recognised in New Year Honours

UKHO specialists recognised in New Year Honours

07 January 2026 - 10:36 News Story

UK Hydrographic Office

Fiona Bloor and Terry Thatcher from the UKHO have been recognised in the New Year Honours list for outstanding contribut...

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UK provides support to U.S. seizure of Bella 1 accused of shadow fleet activities and Iran sanctions breaches

UK provides support to U.S. seizure of Bella 1 accused of shadow fleet activities and Iran sanctions breaches

07 January 2026 - 00:00 Press Release

Ministry of Defence

The UK has provided enabling support to the United States at their request to interdict the vessel Bella 1 today....

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Experienced regeneration leader appointed to key role at Homes England as agency embarks on pivotal year of delivery for local communities

Experienced regeneration leader appointed to key role at Homes England as agency embarks on pivotal year of delivery for local communities

07 January 2026 - 00:00 Press Release

Homes England

John Reid will join government’s housing and regeneration agency in March 2026 to lead new national hub, working hand-in...

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Appointment of Axel Heitmueller as Head of the Prime Minister’s Delivery Unit and Expert Adviser on Delivery

Appointment of Axel Heitmueller as Head of the Prime Minister’s Delivery Unit and Expert Adviser on Delivery

06 January 2026 - 16:41 Press Release

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

Axel Heitmueller has been appointed as the Head of the Prime Minister’s Delivery Unit and Expert Adviser on Delivery. ...

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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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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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PM remarks after Coalition of the Willing meeting: 6 January 2026

PM remarks after Coalition of the Willing meeting: 6 January 2026

06 January 2026 - 00:00 Speech

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

Prime Minister Keir Starmer's remarks after the Coalition of the Willing meeting in Paris. ...

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Thousands of lives to be saved under bold new Road Safety Strategy

Thousands of lives to be saved under bold new Road Safety Strategy

06 January 2026 - 00:00 Press Release

Department for Transport

New road safety strategy shows that the government is listening and leading: together, we can build a safer future for a...

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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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