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Arrest made in connection to large-scale waste dumping incidents

Arrest made in connection to large-scale waste dumping incidents

12 December 2025 - 16:18 Press Release

Environment Agency

A 56-year old man has been arrested during a day of action to tackle waste crime in Lancashire....

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Celebrating excellent science advice at the heart of decision making

Celebrating excellent science advice at the heart of decision making

12 December 2025 - 14:56 News Story

Government Office for Science

The Government Office for Science is highlighting the contribution of science to policymaking with a multimedia showcase...

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UK and others mark Human Rights Day: Joint statement to the OSCE, December 2025

UK and others mark Human Rights Day: Joint statement to the OSCE, December 2025

12 December 2025 - 12:56 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

The UK and others recall that human rights and fundamental freedoms are essential for lasting peace and security....

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More than £400m paid out for sustainable food production

More than £400m paid out for sustainable food production

12 December 2025 - 12:54 Press Release

Rural Payments Agency

Three quarters of farmers have received Countryside Stewardship and Environmental Stewardship payments ...

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New package of support set to benefit thousands of children across Northern Ireland

New package of support set to benefit thousands of children across Northern Ireland

12 December 2025 - 11:07 Press Release

Northern Ireland Office

The new strategy aims to lift 550,000 children across the UK out of poverty by 2030...

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TRA proposes duties on biodiesel from Indonesia be maintained

TRA proposes duties on biodiesel from Indonesia be maintained

12 December 2025 - 10:09 News Story

Trade Remedies Authority

The TRA suggests keeping countervailing duties on Indonesian biodiesel and updating the product description to exclude s...

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DVLA’s top tips for avoiding scams

DVLA’s top tips for avoiding scams

12 December 2025 - 09:48 News Story

Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency

Tips for motorists on how to recognise and avoid scams, including emails and text messages....

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New qualifications to tackle NHS skills shortage

New qualifications to tackle NHS skills shortage

12 December 2025 - 00:01 Press Release

Skills England

New qualifications in MedTech to tackle 145,000 skills shortage and ease NHS pressures....

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UK launches new Military Intelligence Services as hostile threats surge

UK launches new Military Intelligence Services as hostile threats surge

12 December 2025 - 00:01 Press Release

Ministry of Defence

New unified organisation to speed up how Defence gathers and shares intelligence....

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Stronger tech ties and international agreements on AI to modernise public services and reduce costs for Britons as UK Tech Minister wraps Canada visit

Stronger tech ties and international agreements on AI to modernise public services and reduce costs for Britons as UK Tech Minister wraps Canada visit

12 December 2025 - 00:01 Press Release

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

Technology Minister Ian Murray returns from the latest G7 Ministerial gathering in Canada with strengthened tech ties an...

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UK sanctions commanders responsible for Sudan atrocities and pledges additional humanitarian support as Cooper says atrocities must not go unpunished

UK sanctions commanders responsible for Sudan atrocities and pledges additional humanitarian support as Cooper says atrocities must not go unpunished

12 December 2025 - 00:00 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

The UK has sanctioned individuals suspected of atrocities including mass killings, sexual violence, and deliberate attac...

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Scottish neighbourhoods to be revitalised with £280 million named

Scottish neighbourhoods to be revitalised with £280 million named

12 December 2025 - 00:00 Press Release

Scotland Office

Revealed: The 14 Scottish most in need communities each to benefit from up to £20 million UK Government Pride in Place P...

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The Christmas markets and New Years Eve fireworks you can reach for no more than £3

The Christmas markets and New Years Eve fireworks you can reach for no more than £3

12 December 2025 - 00:00 Press Release

Department for Transport

Take the bus for a festive day out this Christmas....

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UK and Singapore launch a regulatory innovation corridor to speed up access to breakthrough health technologies

UK and Singapore launch a regulatory innovation corridor to speed up access to breakthrough health technologies

12 December 2025 - 00:00 Press Release

Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency

Patients in the UK and Singapore could gain faster access to cutting-edge healthcare innovations under a new partnership...

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Algiers Agreement anniversary 2025: Joint statement

Algiers Agreement anniversary 2025: Joint statement

12 December 2025 - 00:00 News Story

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

The governments of Canada, Japan, Norway, Türkiye and the United Kingdom issued a joint statement on the anniversary of ...

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Young people encouraged to Reach for the Sky as government announces £750,000 to create the next generation of aviators

Young people encouraged to Reach for the Sky as government announces £750,000 to create the next generation of aviators

12 December 2025 - 00:00 Press Release

Department for Transport

Funding ensures young people from all backgrounds can learn about the varied, highly skilled jobs and future opportuniti...

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Government and police join forces to tackle drink and drug driving this festive season

Government and police join forces to tackle drink and drug driving this festive season

11 December 2025 - 17:23 Press Release

Department for Transport

No one should get behind the wheel under the influence of drink or drugs....

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First Clean Energy Jobs Fair held at Port of Tyne

First Clean Energy Jobs Fair held at Port of Tyne

11 December 2025 - 16:32 Press Release

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Energy Secretary and Minister for Industry attended first Clean Energy Jobs Fair at the Port of Tyne in North East Engla...

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AUKUS Defence Ministers’ Meeting Trilateral Joint Statement: 10 December 2025

AUKUS Defence Ministers’ Meeting Trilateral Joint Statement: 10 December 2025

11 December 2025 - 16:03 Press Release

Ministry of Defence

AUKUS Defence Minister's meeting reaffirmed shared commitment to the AUKUS partnership at the Pentagon in Washington D.C...

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MHRA Chair welcomes re-appointment of three non-executive directors

MHRA Chair welcomes re-appointment of three non-executive directors

11 December 2025 - 15:54 News Story

Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency

Professor Anthony Harnden has congratulated the trio of Agency board members on the extension of their appointments....

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The UK remains committed in our support for the United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK remains committed in our support for the United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa: UK statement at the UN Security Council

11 December 2025 - 15:43 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Statement by Ambassador Archie Young, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting o...

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Recruitment drive for local plan inspectors

Recruitment drive for local plan inspectors

11 December 2025 - 15:27 News Story

Planning Inspectorate

The Planning Inspectorate is recruiting experienced planning professionals to become local plan inspectors. Applications...

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UK training helps Pakistani border force catch criminals and prevent human trafficking

UK training helps Pakistani border force catch criminals and prevent human trafficking

11 December 2025 - 15:00 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Combatting people smuggling was the focus of Development Minister Baroness Jenny Chapman’s visit to Pakistan this week....

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Harmonisation of brown crab sizes across the South West update

Harmonisation of brown crab sizes across the South West update

11 December 2025 - 14:48 Press Release

Marine Management Organisation

The decision on proposed harmonisation of brown crab minimum conservation reference sizes (MCRS) in English waters of th...

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The UK Accelerator welcomes eight companies into the 2026 NATO DIANA Programme

The UK Accelerator welcomes eight companies into the 2026 NATO DIANA Programme

11 December 2025 - 14:33 News Story

Defence and Security Accelerator

A new cohort of innovative companies specialising in Contested Electromagnetic Environments is joining the UK Accelerato...

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Mirdametinib approved to treat plexiform neurofibromas in children, adolescents, and adults with neurofibromatosis type 1

Mirdametinib approved to treat plexiform neurofibromas in children, adolescents, and adults with neurofibromatosis type 1

11 December 2025 - 14:29 Press Release

Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency

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

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Clearance work to begin at Kidlington waste dump

Clearance work to begin at Kidlington waste dump

11 December 2025 - 14:16 Press Release

Environment Agency

The Environment Agency has already begun preparations to ensure the site is cleared as soon as possible...

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Chancellor appoints new Women in Finance Champion

Chancellor appoints new Women in Finance Champion

11 December 2025 - 14:14 Press Release

HM Treasury

Over 440 firms now committed to improving female representation at the top of the industry. ...

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Reappointment of the Chair of the Bank of England’s Court of Directors and Non?Executive Directors

Reappointment of the Chair of the Bank of England’s Court of Directors and Non?Executive Directors

11 December 2025 - 12:30 News Story

HM Treasury

David Roberts reappointed as Chair of the Bank of England’s Court of Directors and Dame Anne Glover and Diana Noble reap...

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Enhanced UK-Turkey Free Trade Agreement negotiations update

Enhanced UK-Turkey Free Trade Agreement negotiations update

11 December 2025 - 12:23 News Story

Department for Business and Trade

An update following the third round of negotiations on an Enhanced Free Trade Agreement with Turkey....

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