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Braddick to take the helm at the UK’s banking watchdog

Braddick to take the helm at the UK’s banking watchdog

27 February 2026 - 13:00 News Story

HM Treasury

His Majesty The King and the Chancellor have appointed Katharine Braddick CB as the next Deputy Governor for Prudential ...

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Site shut down as Wigan waste investigation continues

Site shut down as Wigan waste investigation continues

27 February 2026 - 12:17 Press Release

Environment Agency

The Environment Agency has acted to restrict access to land in Wigan, Greater Manchester, to prevent the illegal dumping...

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London construction boss gets suspended sentence, unpaid work order and six-year director ban

London construction boss gets suspended sentence, unpaid work order and six-year director ban

27 February 2026 - 11:48 Press Release

The Insolvency Service

Adebanjo Adebayo Talabi fraudulently applied for three Covid Bounce Back Loans – totalling £150,000. ...

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New appointments to the Committee on Fuel Poverty

New appointments to the Committee on Fuel Poverty

27 February 2026 - 11:38 News Story

Committee on Fuel Poverty

Two new members have joined the Committee on Fuel Poverty....

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Dorset farmer fined after failing to comply with slurry notice

Dorset farmer fined after failing to comply with slurry notice

27 February 2026 - 10:44 News Story

Environment Agency

There had been multiple pollution incidents involving the farm since 2012, but the defendant failed to increase slurry s...

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Fatal accident at Bottesford footpath crossing

Fatal accident at Bottesford footpath crossing

27 February 2026 - 09:59 News Story

Rail Accident Investigation Branch

Investigation into a fatal accident involving a young person at Bottesford footpath crossing, Leicestershire, 25 January...

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Doug Gurr confirmed as the new Chair of the CMA

Doug Gurr confirmed as the new Chair of the CMA

27 February 2026 - 09:30 Press Release

Department for Business and Trade

Doug Gurr is now the permanent chair of the CMA following an open competition for the role. ...

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Temporary suspension of Enquiry lines

Temporary suspension of Enquiry lines

27 February 2026 - 09:29 News Story

Bona Vacantia

The published switchboard number for Bona Vacantia will be temporarily closed on Monday 2nd March 2026 for staff trainin...

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Board members appointed to the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service

Board members appointed to the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service

27 February 2026 - 09:27 News Story

Ministry of Justice

The Secretary of State for Justice has approved the appointments of Jenny Coles and Natalie Trentham as members of Child...

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Crackdown on public sector fraud delivers over £7.5 billion of savings to the taxpayer

Crackdown on public sector fraud delivers over £7.5 billion of savings to the taxpayer

27 February 2026 - 09:26 Press Release

Cabinet Office

The taxpayer will benefit from £7.53 billion in savings due to a crackdown on public sector fraud in the past year alone...

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Government launches investment in support for kinship carers

Government launches investment in support for kinship carers

27 February 2026 - 00:01 Press Release

Department for Education

£126 million of support confirmed for family members such as grandparents, aunts and uncles who care for relatives’ chil...

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Health service to save millions with boost to electrify NHS fleet

Health service to save millions with boost to electrify NHS fleet

27 February 2026 - 00:01 Press Release

Department for Transport

Switching the NHS vehicle fleet to electric will save the health service millions and help to decarbonise 460 million mi...

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PM call with Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, His Royal Highness Mohammed bin Salman: 26 February 2026

PM call with Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, His Royal Highness Mohammed bin Salman: 26 February 2026

26 February 2026 - 20:30 Press Release

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

The Prime Minister spoke to His Royal Highness Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, today....

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Norovirus cases remain high but stabilising

Norovirus cases remain high but stabilising

26 February 2026 - 15:53 News Story

UK Health Security Agency

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

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New gym opens to boost soldier wellbeing at Kendrew Barracks

New gym opens to boost soldier wellbeing at Kendrew Barracks

26 February 2026 - 15:44 News Story

Defence Infrastructure Organisation

A state-of-the-art gym has officially opened at Kendrew Barracks, Cottesmore, providing improved fitness facilities for ...

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Human Rights in Russia and the death of Alexei Navalny: Joint Statement to the OSCE

Human Rights in Russia and the death of Alexei Navalny: Joint Statement to the OSCE

26 February 2026 - 15:44 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

The UK and 16 other countries commemorate Alexei Navalny's death in a Russian penal colony in 2024, condemn continued re...

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Interim Director appointed to lead the Serious Fraud Office

Interim Director appointed to lead the Serious Fraud Office

26 February 2026 - 15:35 News Story

Serious Fraud Office

Graham McNulty will take over as Interim Director in April....

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Apply to the Attorney General’s Civil Panel Counsel - London A, B and C Panels 2026

Apply to the Attorney General’s Civil Panel Counsel - London A, B and C Panels 2026

26 February 2026 - 14:13 News Story

Government Legal Department

The competition to refresh the London A, B and C panels is now open....

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Russia’s escalation during diplomacy undermines peace efforts: UK statement to the OSCE

Russia’s escalation during diplomacy undermines peace efforts: UK statement to the OSCE

26 February 2026 - 13:43 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Ambassador Holland condemns Russia’s intensified attacks on Ukraine, highlighting a clear pattern of escalation during a...

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Millions eligible for free shingles vaccine urged to come forward

Millions eligible for free shingles vaccine urged to come forward

26 February 2026 - 13:13 News Story

UK Health Security Agency

UKHSA data shows that fewer than half take up the free shingles jab. ...

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UN Human Rights Council 61: UK Statement for the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on Sudan

UN Human Rights Council 61: UK Statement for the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on Sudan

26 February 2026 - 11:43 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

UK Statement for the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on Sudan. Delivered by the UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO a...

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Vacancy for an Investigations Data & Support Manager

Vacancy for an Investigations Data & Support Manager

26 February 2026 - 11:31 News Story

Marine Accident Investigation Branch

We are seeking an Investigations Data & Support Manager to join our Southampton-based office....

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Vacancy for a Business Support Officer

Vacancy for a Business Support Officer

26 February 2026 - 11:21 News Story

Marine Accident Investigation Branch

We are seeking a Business Support Officer to join our Southampton-based office....

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Tackling the youth justice system’s persistent challenges

Tackling the youth justice system’s persistent challenges

26 February 2026 - 11:02 News Story

Youth Justice Board for England and Wales

Phil Bowen, new Youth Justice Board (YJB) Interim Chair, says children with complex needs face a postcode lottery. He ar...

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UN Human Rights Council 61: UK Statement for the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on Afghanistan

UN Human Rights Council 61: UK Statement for the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on Afghanistan

26 February 2026 - 10:39 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

UK Statement for the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on Afghanistan. Delivered by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador, Eleano...

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Presentation by the President of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe: UK statement to the OSCE

Presentation by the President of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe: UK statement to the OSCE

26 February 2026 - 10:13 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Ambassador Holland commends Deputy Prime Minister Mihail Pop?oi for Moldova’s democratic reforms and resilience in the f...

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Government cuts cyber-attack fix times by 84% and launches new profession to protect public services

Government cuts cyber-attack fix times by 84% and launches new profession to protect public services

26 February 2026 - 09:56 Press Release

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

The government has launched a new vulnerability monitoring service (VMS) to reduce cyber risks and speed up fixes, and a...

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Reimagining competition: the role of modern competition policy in an uncertain world

Reimagining competition: the role of modern competition policy in an uncertain world

26 February 2026 - 09:35 Speech

Competition and Markets Authority

A speech by Sarah Cardell, the CMA’s Chief Executive, delivered at The Economist’s Antitrust Summit 2026....

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Draft Treaty published to secure Gibraltar’s economic future and protect British sovereignty

Draft Treaty published to secure Gibraltar’s economic future and protect British sovereignty

26 February 2026 - 09:34 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

UK has published a draft Treaty on Gibraltar, alongside the EU, which will protect sovereignty, UK military autonomy and...

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RSH publishes its quarterly survey for Q3 October to December 2025

RSH publishes its quarterly survey for Q3 October to December 2025

26 February 2026 - 09:30 Press Release

Regulator of Social Housing

Investment in the sector remains robust, with landlords able to access the funding needed to support investment in new a...

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