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Russia’s assault on Europe’s post-war security order: UK statement to the OSCE

Russia’s assault on Europe’s post-war security order: UK statement to the OSCE

07 May 2026 - 09:19 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

The UK condemns Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, which is a direct attack on the security architecture built ...

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Esteemed scientist and academic leader Sir Leszek Borysiewicz named as government’s preferred candidate for UKRI Chair

Esteemed scientist and academic leader Sir Leszek Borysiewicz named as government’s preferred candidate for UKRI Chair

07 May 2026 - 09:12 Press Release

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

Science Secretary Liz Kendall has named Professor Sir Leszek Borysiewicz as her preferred candidate for Chair of UK Rese...

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Crystal Stream report and safety flyer published

Crystal Stream report and safety flyer published

07 May 2026 - 09:00 News Story

Marine Accident Investigation Branch

Grounding and subsequent loss of a fishing vessel on Barmore Island, Loch Fyne, Scotland....

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Report 05/2026: Pedestrian struck by a train at Pewsey footpath crossing

Report 05/2026: Pedestrian struck by a train at Pewsey footpath crossing

07 May 2026 - 08:59 Press Release

Rail Accident Investigation Branch

RAIB has today released its report into a pedestrian struck by a train at Pewsey footpath crossing, Pewsey, Wiltshire, 2...

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Council for Science and Technology seeks its next independent co-chair

Council for Science and Technology seeks its next independent co-chair

07 May 2026 - 08:30 News Story

Council for Science and Technology

The Council for Science and Technology (CST), which serves as the government’s highest-level advisory council on science...

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Sir Richard Broadbent reappointed as Chair of the HMCTS Board

Sir Richard Broadbent reappointed as Chair of the HMCTS Board

07 May 2026 - 08:30 News Story

Ministry of Justice

Sir Richard Broadbent has been reappointed as Chair of the His Majesty’s Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS) Board....

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Three members appointed to the Tribunal Procedure Committee

Three members appointed to the Tribunal Procedure Committee

07 May 2026 - 08:00 News Story

Ministry of Justice

The Lord Chancellor has approved the appointments, for three years, of Sanaz Saifolahi, Jennifer McCarthy and Peace Egbu...

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Operation Pangea XVIII: UK Border operation intercepts millions of dangerous medicines across two weeks

Operation Pangea XVIII: UK Border operation intercepts millions of dangerous medicines across two weeks

07 May 2026 - 06:02 Press Release

Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency

MHRA and UK Border Force crack down on the illegal medicines trade in intensive 14-day international operation. ...

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Businesses see processing times slashed in groundbreaking trial

Businesses see processing times slashed in groundbreaking trial

06 May 2026 - 21:30 Press Release

Department for Business and Trade

Businesses see processing times slashed in groundbreaking new trial ...

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Foreign Secretary's statement: Hantavirus outbreak, 6 May 2026

Foreign Secretary's statement: Hantavirus outbreak, 6 May 2026

06 May 2026 - 14:24 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

A statement from the Foreign Secretary on the Hantavirus outbreak...

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Four-year ban for director who neglected duties at companies linked to Atherton scheme
Russia must cease threats and attacks against civilians and civilian infrastructure in Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE

Russia must cease threats and attacks against civilians and civilian infrastructure in Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE

06 May 2026 - 12:52 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

UK Counsellor, Ankur Narayan, warns that such actions violate international humanitarian law and undermine OSCE norms bu...

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UK Armed Forces better protected with new jamming-proof navigation tech

UK Armed Forces better protected with new jamming-proof navigation tech

06 May 2026 - 11:27 Press Release

Ministry of Defence

UK Armed Forces personnel will be better protected from enemy interference with navigation systems through the developme...

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Kommandor Susan report published

Kommandor Susan report published

06 May 2026 - 09:00 News Story

Marine Accident Investigation Branch

Catastrophic engine failure and subsequent fire on board a site investigation vessel in the Firth of Forth, Scotland....

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Tree production grants reopen for applications

Tree production grants reopen for applications

06 May 2026 - 08:30 News Story

Forestry Commission

Up to £6.5 million is available across 2 grants to boost resilience and productivity in domestic tree production....

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British businesses celebrated as The King’s Awards for Enterprise mark their 60th anniversary

British businesses celebrated as The King’s Awards for Enterprise mark their 60th anniversary

06 May 2026 - 00:00 Press Release

Department for Business and Trade

Recipients of The King’s Awards for Enterprise announced, celebrating the achievements of outstanding businesses from ac...

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Healthcare workers must never be targets in conflict: UK statement at the UN Arria meeting on protecting medical care in conflict amid evolving threats

Healthcare workers must never be targets in conflict: UK statement at the UN Arria meeting on protecting medical care in conflict amid evolving threats

05 May 2026 - 21:01 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Statement by Jess Jambert-Gray, Deputy Political Coordinator, at the UN Arria meeting on protecting medical care in conf...

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Edition 43: News from the Adjudicator

Edition 43: News from the Adjudicator

05 May 2026 - 15:30 News Story

Groceries Code Adjudicator

Read the latest newsletter from the Groceries Code Adjudicator (GCA)....

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Bluetongue: latest situation

Bluetongue: latest situation

05 May 2026 - 15:03 News Story

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

Overview of current bluetongue cases, risk level, vaccinations and restrictions....

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52nd Universal Periodic Review of human rights: UK statement on Namibia

52nd Universal Periodic Review of human rights: UK statement on Namibia

05 May 2026 - 14:24 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Statement by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders, at Namibia's Universal Periodic Review at the Human Righ...

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Prime Minister’s remarks at No10 Tackling Antisemitism Forum: 5 May 2026

Prime Minister’s remarks at No10 Tackling Antisemitism Forum: 5 May 2026

05 May 2026 - 14:10 Speech

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

Prime Minister Keir Starmer's remarks at the No10 Tackling Antisemitism Forum....

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Dstl develops first smart ‘find and strike’ system for faster battlefield decisions

Dstl develops first smart ‘find and strike’ system for faster battlefield decisions

05 May 2026 - 13:06 News Story

Defence Science and Technology Laboratory

Commanders will better coordinate surveillance, targeting and weapons across platforms and uncrewed systems....

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Infected Blood: A Service of Recognition, Remembrance and Reflection

Infected Blood: A Service of Recognition, Remembrance and Reflection

05 May 2026 - 13:00 News Story

Infected Blood Memorial Committee

There will be a national service at St. Paul’s Cathedral for the infected blood community on Tuesday 19th May 2026....

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Nearly £50 million government backing to power up drone and flying taxi tech and crack down on illegal drones

Nearly £50 million government backing to power up drone and flying taxi tech and crack down on illegal drones

05 May 2026 - 12:45 Press Release

Department for Transport

Funding will help develop a numberplate ID system for drones, helping police better protect UK skies and prosecute illeg...

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CNC Force Chaplain appointed honorary Canon

CNC Force Chaplain appointed honorary Canon

05 May 2026 - 12:41 News Story

Civil Nuclear Constabulary

Rev Ian Grainger has been appointed an honorary Canon of Carlisle Cathedral, recognising more than three decades of mini...

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Victims of serious and sexual crime to receive better protection and support in Armed Forces justice reforms

Victims of serious and sexual crime to receive better protection and support in Armed Forces justice reforms

05 May 2026 - 10:12 Press Release

Ministry of Defence

Victims of serious and sexual crimes to receive improved guidance and support in the Service Justice System ...

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UK-EU SPS Agreement - Information for Businesses

UK-EU SPS Agreement - Information for Businesses

05 May 2026 - 09:10 News Story

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

Businesses urged to take simple steps for smoother trade with the EU...

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Joint Statement by President Macron and Prime Minister Starmer, Co-chairs of the International Summit on the Strait of Hormuz: 17 April 2026

Joint Statement by President Macron and Prime Minister Starmer, Co-chairs of the International Summit on the Strait of Hormuz: 17 April 2026

05 May 2026 - 08:55 Press Release

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

Today, France and the United Kingdom convened 51 countries for an international summit on the Strait of Hormuz. The meet...

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Glasgow door supervisor working with suspended licence prosecuted

Glasgow door supervisor working with suspended licence prosecuted

05 May 2026 - 08:41 News Story

Security Industry Authority

Suspended SIA licence holder Tony Jones pleaded guilty to illegally working as a door supervisor and was fined £250....

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UK cracks down on Russia’s exploitation of vulnerable migrants and deadly drone capability

UK cracks down on Russia’s exploitation of vulnerable migrants and deadly drone capability

05 May 2026 - 08:31 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

The UK has announced new sanctions to curb production of Russian drones and the nefarious networks that are exploiting v...

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