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Battlefield tactics to inspire UK fight against prison drones

Battlefield tactics to inspire UK fight against prison drones

16 January 2026 - 16:00 Press Release

Ministry of Justice

The Deputy Prime Minister has tasked the Ministry of Justice to learn from Ukraine’s expertise, to harness their wartime...

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UK marks first year of 100 Year Partnership in Kyiv for reform

UK marks first year of 100 Year Partnership in Kyiv for reform

16 January 2026 - 15:36 Press Release

Ministry of Justice

The UK is stepping up its support for Ukraine as both countries mark the first anniversary of the landmark 100 Year Part...

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The Deputy Prime Minister's speech to 100 Year Partnership event

The Deputy Prime Minister's speech to 100 Year Partnership event

16 January 2026 - 15:34 Speech

Ministry of Justice

The UK is stepping up its support for Ukraine as both countries mark the first anniversary of the landmark 100 Year Part...

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SFO secures three convictions for £70 million investment fraud

SFO secures three convictions for £70 million investment fraud

16 January 2026 - 14:34 Press Release

Serious Fraud Office

Three former directors of Ethical Forestry Limited plead guilty following a Serious Fraud Office (SFO) investigation int...

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Baroque masterpiece worth £9,000,000 at risk of leaving the UK

Baroque masterpiece worth £9,000,000 at risk of leaving the UK

16 January 2026 - 14:00 Press Release

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

A temporary export bar has been placed on Claude Lorrain’s Landscape with Rural Dance...

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Galw Trefi Cymru:?Could a Welsh town be crowned the first UK Town of Culture??

Galw Trefi Cymru:?Could a Welsh town be crowned the first UK Town of Culture??

16 January 2026 - 12:50 Press Release

The UK’s inaugural Town of Culture competition delivers community renewal for towns in Wales.? ...

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New Chair appointed to The Royal Parks

New Chair appointed to The Royal Parks

16 January 2026 - 12:00 News Story

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

The Secretary of State has appointed Dr Linda Yueh CBE as Chair of The Royal Parks for a term of 4 years from 1 March 20...

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Vital lifeline for Widewater Lagoon wildlife to be restored

Vital lifeline for Widewater Lagoon wildlife to be restored

16 January 2026 - 11:00 News Story

Environment Agency

The Environment Agency will refurbish the mitigation pipe at Widewater Lagoon near Lancing in early 2026. ...

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Regulator issues Official Warnings to two Church of England Dioceses

Regulator issues Official Warnings to two Church of England Dioceses

16 January 2026 - 11:00 Press Release

The Charity Commission

The Charity Commission has taken regulatory action against The Liverpool Diocesan Board of Finance and The Chelmsford Di...

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£200 million landmark SEND teacher training programme

£200 million landmark SEND teacher training programme

16 January 2026 - 10:59 Press Release

Department for Education

New requirement that every teacher receives training to support pupils, as government makes good on promise to deliver r...

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Martyn Oliver's speech at the Livery Education Conference 2026

Martyn Oliver's speech at the Livery Education Conference 2026

16 January 2026 - 10:56 Speech

Ofsted

Sir Martyn Oliver, Ofsted’s Chief Inspector, spoke at the Livery Education Conference at Drapers' Hall....

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EA launches new permit consultation for Davidstow creamery

EA launches new permit consultation for Davidstow creamery

16 January 2026 - 10:27 News Story

Environment Agency

The Environment Agency has launched a consultation on a draft permit variation to Saputo Dairy UK for their creamery sit...

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How to challenge your Council Tax band: a step-by-step guide

How to challenge your Council Tax band: a step-by-step guide

16 January 2026 - 10:05 News Story

Valuation Office Agency

Find out how to challenge your Council Tax band with clear steps to guide you through the process. ...

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Rogue builder jailed after obtaining more than £400,000 in credit from five victims while bankrupt
Appointment of Lord-Lieutenant of Berwickshire: 16 January 2026

Appointment of Lord-Lieutenant of Berwickshire: 16 January 2026

16 January 2026 - 10:00 Press Release

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

The King has been pleased to appoint Mr Brian Wyndham Payne, MStJ, DL, as His Lord-Lieutenant of Berwickshire....

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UK industry support to Ukraine supercharged with new business centre

UK industry support to Ukraine supercharged with new business centre

16 January 2026 - 09:15 Press Release

Ministry of Defence

A new business centre will open in Kyiv this year to ensure Britain’s cutting-edge defence industry and innovators can s...

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Medicines regulator approves up to 7.2mg dose of semaglutide?(Wegovy) for patients with obesity only

Medicines regulator approves up to 7.2mg dose of semaglutide?(Wegovy) for patients with obesity only

16 January 2026 - 08:27 News Story

Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) approved a maximum dose of up to 7.2mg per week of semagl...

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Chancellor marks beginning of construction at new Government Hub

Chancellor marks beginning of construction at new Government Hub

16 January 2026 - 00:00 Press Release

Government Property Agency

Construction of a Government Hub in Darlington got underway with a breaking ground ceremony today, January 16, led by Ch...

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PM call with the Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani: 16 January 2026

PM call with the Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani: 16 January 2026

16 January 2026 - 00:00 Press Release

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

The Prime Minister spoke to the Amir of Qatar, His Highness Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani last night....

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Red tape to be slashed for British robotics and defence innovators

Red tape to be slashed for British robotics and defence innovators

16 January 2026 - 00:00 Press Release

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

Robotics and defence tech announced as the RIO's 2 new priority areas....

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£279 million investment to build new home for Army’s cyber regiment

£279 million investment to build new home for Army’s cyber regiment

16 January 2026 - 00:00 Press Release

Ministry of Defence

Army cyber warriors are to benefit from new modern accommodation and specialist training facilities, following nearly £3...

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UK and Ukraine?strengthen ties under?landmark?partnership?as £20 million accelerated to support energy infrastructure

UK and Ukraine?strengthen ties under?landmark?partnership?as £20 million accelerated to support energy infrastructure

16 January 2026 - 00:00 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

The UK and Ukraine mark the first anniversary of? the historic ?100 Year Partnership with new initiatives?driving securi...

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Convicted criminals detained in hospitals set to lose benefits

Convicted criminals detained in hospitals set to lose benefits

15 January 2026 - 22:30 Press Release

Department for Work and Pensions

Government seeking to restore trust and common sense to the benefits system. ...

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We condemn the Iranian regime’s actions in the strongest possible terms: UK statement at the UN Security Council

We condemn the Iranian regime’s actions in the strongest possible terms: UK statement at the UN Security Council

15 January 2026 - 21:55 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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The UK stands ready to work to advance the Secretary-General’s UN80 reform initiative: UK Statement in the UN General Assembly

The UK stands ready to work to advance the Secretary-General’s UN80 reform initiative: UK Statement in the UN General Assembly

15 January 2026 - 20:36 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Statement by Simon Thomas, UK Ambassador to the General Assembly, at the UN General Assembly....

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Major boost to pool of skilled former military personnel called upon in crises as UK strengthen preparedness

Major boost to pool of skilled former military personnel called upon in crises as UK strengthen preparedness

15 January 2026 - 18:35 Press Release

Ministry of Defence

The Armed Forces Bill will grow the pool of former Service personnel who Defence could draw on in times of crisis, in a ...

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New Defence Housing Service to transform housing for forces families as Armed Forces Bill backs those who serve

New Defence Housing Service to transform housing for forces families as Armed Forces Bill backs those who serve

15 January 2026 - 18:34 Press Release

Ministry of Defence

New Defence Housing Service to be put into law, turbocharging biggest renewal of military housing in a generation...

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OSCE Chair-in-Office presents priorities for 2026: UK statement to the OSCE

OSCE Chair-in-Office presents priorities for 2026: UK statement to the OSCE

15 January 2026 - 16:40 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Ambassador Holland thanks Federal Councillor Cassis for presenting Switzerland's priorities as OSCE Chair-in-Office, and...

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Norovirus lab reports climb 47% in 2 weeks

Norovirus lab reports climb 47% in 2 weeks

15 January 2026 - 16:15 News Story

UK Health Security Agency

Weekly UKHSA report for the 2025/26 season, monitoring respiratory viruses. ...

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Bird flu (avian influenza): latest situation in England

Bird flu (avian influenza): latest situation in England

15 January 2026 - 15:41 News Story

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

Find out about the latest bird flu situation in England and guidance for bird keepers and the public....

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