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Tech Secretary launches Sovereign AI

Tech Secretary launches Sovereign AI

16 April 2026 - 19:15 Speech

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

Secretary of State for Science, Innovation, and Technology, Liz Kendall, spoke at Wayve, launching the Sovereign AI Fund...

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AI firms pioneering drug discovery, cheaper supercomputing and more get first backing through UK’s Sovereign AI

AI firms pioneering drug discovery, cheaper supercomputing and more get first backing through UK’s Sovereign AI

16 April 2026 - 17:30 Press Release

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

Sovereign AI is the UK’s £500 million bet to back homegrown AI founders, drive growth and create jobs across the UK....

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Firefighters to benefit from bespoke health support

Firefighters to benefit from bespoke health support

16 April 2026 - 16:32 Press Release

Department of Health and Social Care

Government to back firefighters with tailor made, research backed health support during and after service...

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Urgent action to rapidly improve HMP Woodhill

Urgent action to rapidly improve HMP Woodhill

16 April 2026 - 16:18 Press Release

Ministry of Justice

Specialist staff, tougher disciplinary action and bolstered security measures will be deployed at HMP Woodhill to reduce...

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Attacks on international shipping in the Gulf have been deeply damaging for the world: UK Statement at the UN General Assembly

Attacks on international shipping in the Gulf have been deeply damaging for the world: UK Statement at the UN General Assembly

16 April 2026 - 16:17 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, at the UN General Assembly meeting on the use of ...

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Advancing national capability in surface water flood forecasting

Advancing national capability in surface water flood forecasting

16 April 2026 - 15:33 News Story

Flood Forecasting Centre

Positive results from a recent Flood Forecasting Centre led trial of surface water hazard and impact models....

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New UK Aid for displaced people in Lebanon as Minister visits Beirut

New UK Aid for displaced people in Lebanon as Minister visits Beirut

16 April 2026 - 12:37 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Minister for the Middle East in Lebanon on first visit since regional escalation and pledges new humanitarian funding...

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RAAC hit court reopens in boost for London justice

RAAC hit court reopens in boost for London justice

16 April 2026 - 12:22 Press Release

Ministry of Justice

Victims across London will see justice delivered faster and fairer as Harrow Crown Court reopens in a major Government d...

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New practical advice for families to get children school ready

New practical advice for families to get children school ready

16 April 2026 - 11:30 Press Release

Department for Education

New government guidance and practical advice launched on primary school offer day to help families get children ready fo...

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Current inspections

Current inspections

16 April 2026 - 11:25 News Story

Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration

Details of our live inspections, and any inspection reports awaiting publication....

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Economic growth, innovation and customer service on the agenda for UK Flag Forum 2026

Economic growth, innovation and customer service on the agenda for UK Flag Forum 2026

16 April 2026 - 11:11 Press Release

Maritime and Coastguard Agency

Delegates from across the UK maritime sector gathered in London to discuss opportunities for strengthening economic grow...

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New digital service becomes the primary route for planning and enforcement appeals

New digital service becomes the primary route for planning and enforcement appeals

16 April 2026 - 10:54 News Story

Planning Inspectorate

Following the successful national rollout of our new digital service, we are now entering the next phase of our transfor...

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On Russian submarine activity in the Atlantic: Joint statement to the OSCE

On Russian submarine activity in the Atlantic: Joint statement to the OSCE

16 April 2026 - 09:43 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Ambassador Holland updates on recent Russian activity in the Atlantic, speaking on behalf of Norway, the Netherlands and...

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Russia’s approach to the Easter ceasefire demonstrates its contempt for peace: UK statement to the OSCE

Russia’s approach to the Easter ceasefire demonstrates its contempt for peace: UK statement to the OSCE

16 April 2026 - 09:27 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Ambassador Holland says Russia’s approach to the Easter ceasefire demonstrates its contempt for peace, highlighting thou...

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AAIB Report: Cagatay CGT-50, (UAS registration n/a)

AAIB Report: Cagatay CGT-50, (UAS registration n/a)

16 April 2026 - 09:03 News Story

Air Accidents Investigation Branch

Cagatay CGT-50, (UAS registration n/a), right wing separated from airframe in-flight, Radnor Range, Powys, 5 October 202...

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Call for evidence launches on pet flea and tick treatments in UK waterways

Call for evidence launches on pet flea and tick treatments in UK waterways

16 April 2026 - 08:55 Press Release

Veterinary Medicines Directorate

New drive could help reduce environmental impact ...

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Dstl assesses robotic systems in hazardous incident recovery trial

Dstl assesses robotic systems in hazardous incident recovery trial

16 April 2026 - 08:52 News Story

Defence Science and Technology Laboratory

Robots, not people, could respond to future high-risk incidents following the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory'...

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Ofqual fines Cambridge OCR £270k for physics exam paper errors

Ofqual fines Cambridge OCR £270k for physics exam paper errors

16 April 2026 - 08:30 Press Release

Ofqual

AS and A Level physics exam materials containing errors were delivered to over 14,000 students which affected some grade...

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SFO sets out ambitions for year ahead

SFO sets out ambitions for year ahead

16 April 2026 - 08:30 News Story

Serious Fraud Office

Director presents roadmap for organisation at first public event....

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Government cuts electricity bill for 10,000 manufacturers in boost for UK competitiveness

Government cuts electricity bill for 10,000 manufacturers in boost for UK competitiveness

16 April 2026 - 08:00 Press Release

Department for Business and Trade

The Government has announced that electricity bills will be cut by up to 25% for over 10,000 businesses through the Brit...

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High Code compliance maintained as some supplier issues increase

High Code compliance maintained as some supplier issues increase

16 April 2026 - 07:57 News Story

Groceries Code Adjudicator

Read about the GCA 2026 annual survey results....

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Faster and fairer justice for victims thanks to major magistrate recruitment drive

Faster and fairer justice for victims thanks to major magistrate recruitment drive

15 April 2026 - 23:01 Press Release

Ministry of Justice

Thousands of new magistrates will be recruited and trained in under half the time it currently takes thanks to a new dri...

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Government to examine deaths of vulnerable care leavers

Government to examine deaths of vulnerable care leavers

15 April 2026 - 23:01 Press Release

Department for Education

Review into deaths of young people leaving the care system to be published later this year, led by Ashley John-Baptiste ...

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PM calls social media companies into Downing Street

PM calls social media companies into Downing Street

15 April 2026 - 21:30 Press Release

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

The Prime Minister will say “looking the other way is not an option” as he brings senior leaders of major social media c...

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The United Kingdom condemns violence against UN peacekeepers who work tirelessly to protect international peace and security: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The United Kingdom condemns violence against UN peacekeepers who work tirelessly to protect international peace and security: UK statement at the UN Security Council

15 April 2026 - 20:27 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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We can shape a world where every human being can live with dignity, safety, and choice: UK National Statement at the 59th session of the Commission on Population and Development
Donna Ockenden appointed to chair Sussex maternity review

Donna Ockenden appointed to chair Sussex maternity review

15 April 2026 - 18:32 Press Release

Department of Health and Social Care

The review will ensure bereaved families get the answers that they deserve....

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The United Kingdom remains concerned by the deteriorating humanitarian situation in the Great Lakes region: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The United Kingdom remains concerned by the deteriorating humanitarian situation in the Great Lakes region: UK statement at the UN Security Council

15 April 2026 - 18:05 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Statement by Jennifer MacNaughtan, UK Minister Counsellor, at the Security Council meeting on the Great Lakes Region....

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Environment Agency secures £2.35m for environmental improvements

Environment Agency secures £2.35m for environmental improvements

15 April 2026 - 16:15 Press Release

Environment Agency

The Environment Agency has secured £2.35 million from Yorkshire Water for environmental improvements following a series ...

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Change of Nuclear Decommissioning Authority Chair

Change of Nuclear Decommissioning Authority Chair

15 April 2026 - 15:58 News Story

Nuclear Decommissioning Authority

Nuclear Decommissioning Authority group Chair to step down to focus on other existing and potential future board roles....

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