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Cutting-edge underwater tech for AUKUS forces to be developed through landmark partnership

Cutting-edge underwater tech for AUKUS forces to be developed through landmark partnership

30 May 2026 - 09:52 Press Release

Ministry of Defence

First-of-its-kind project to develop cutting-edge uncrewed underwater technologies as AUKUS nations ‘step on the acceler...

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G7 nations agree first-ever joint approach to protecting children online and drive safe AI growth that delivers for all

G7 nations agree first-ever joint approach to protecting children online and drive safe AI growth that delivers for all

29 May 2026 - 17:47 Press Release

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

G7 Digital Ministers have agreed a common approach to shielding children and young people from harm online for the first...

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Plan to toughen protections for subsea internet cables: Liz Lloyd's speech at RUSI

Plan to toughen protections for subsea internet cables: Liz Lloyd's speech at RUSI

29 May 2026 - 16:19 Speech

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

Speaking at the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) on Friday 29 May 2026, telecoms minister Liz Lloyd set out plans ...

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Bluetongue: latest situation

Bluetongue: latest situation

29 May 2026 - 16:10 News Story

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

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

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Major works commence at Great British Energy HQ

Major works commence at Great British Energy HQ

29 May 2026 - 14:03 Press Release

Government Property Agency

The Government Property Agency's fit-out works have begun at the permanent home of Great British Energy....

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Two arrested during the MHRA’s largest ever seizure of unlicensed weight loss medicines 

Two arrested during the MHRA’s largest ever seizure of unlicensed weight loss medicines 

29 May 2026 - 13:52 Press Release

Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency

The raid on a Northamptonshire estate dismantled what is believed to be a major illicit manufacturing and distribution o...

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Plan to toughen protections for subsea internet cables amid heightened Russian activity

Plan to toughen protections for subsea internet cables amid heightened Russian activity

29 May 2026 - 12:48 Press Release

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

Government to propose tougher fines and prison sentences for those who damage subsea infrastructure essential for UK int...

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How to submit applications and complaints to the CAC

How to submit applications and complaints to the CAC

29 May 2026 - 12:13 News Story

Central Arbitration Committee

The submission of applications and complaints to the CAC....

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Rilzabrutinib authorised to treat adults with immune thrombocytopenia when prior treatments have been insufficient 

Rilzabrutinib authorised to treat adults with immune thrombocytopenia when prior treatments have been insufficient 

29 May 2026 - 11:29 Press Release

Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency

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

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PM statement on Russian drone hit in Romania: 29 May 2026

PM statement on Russian drone hit in Romania: 29 May 2026

29 May 2026 - 11:17 Press Release

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

Prime Minister Keir Starmer's statement on Russian drone hit in Romania....

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Planning Inspectorate welcomes appointment of new board Chair

Planning Inspectorate welcomes appointment of new board Chair

29 May 2026 - 10:28 News Story

Planning Inspectorate

Ben Alexander appointed as the new Chair of the Planning Inspectorate Advisory Board...

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Employment lifeline for young people across the country as Government offers 300,000 new work experience and training placements

Employment lifeline for young people across the country as Government offers 300,000 new work experience and training placements

29 May 2026 - 10:00 Press Release

Department for Work and Pensions

Young people across the country will be helped onto the career ladder thanks to the creation of 300,000 new work experie...

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First-ever National Cadets Week to celebrate cadets and reconnect young people with the Armed Forces

First-ever National Cadets Week to celebrate cadets and reconnect young people with the Armed Forces

29 May 2026 - 09:55 News Story

Ministry of Defence

The first National Cadet Week in October 2026 will celebrate the cadet forces, one of the country's most effective youth...

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Millions to benefit from Sci Tech deal between UK and France

Millions to benefit from Sci Tech deal between UK and France

29 May 2026 - 09:51 Press Release

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

Cures for infectious diseases and pioneering improvements in women’s health, and strengthening a partnership between two...

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2026 Bluefin tuna commercial fishery

2026 Bluefin tuna commercial fishery

29 May 2026 - 09:21 News Story

Marine Management Organisation

The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has informed applicants of the outcome of the ballot for commercial bluefin tun...

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New Chair appointed to the Planning Inspectorate Board

New Chair appointed to the Planning Inspectorate Board

29 May 2026 - 09:00 News Story

Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Housing and Planning Minister Matthew Pennycook has confirmed the appointment of Ben Alexander as the new Chair of the P...

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£340 million pharmacy boost brings faster care to the high street

£340 million pharmacy boost brings faster care to the high street

28 May 2026 - 23:01 Press Release

Department of Health and Social Care

Patients will benefit from more services and treatments from their community pharmacy, as part of a new deal....

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Russia’s war is failing, so Moscow is resorting to escalation and intimidation: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Russia’s war is failing, so Moscow is resorting to escalation and intimidation: UK statement at the UN Security Council

28 May 2026 - 20:37 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Ukraine....

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Councils to be prevented from making risky investments

Councils to be prevented from making risky investments

28 May 2026 - 19:09 Press Release

Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Taxpayers to be protected from financial mismanagement in local government...

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Care leavers and ex offenders in the West Midlands helped into jobs through new partnership between government and leading businesses

Care leavers and ex offenders in the West Midlands helped into jobs through new partnership between government and leading businesses

28 May 2026 - 16:00 Press Release

Cabinet Office

Greene King, Severn Trent and other leading UK businesses have joined forces with central and local Government to help m...

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His Majesty the King visits APHA grey squirrel contraceptive work

His Majesty the King visits APHA grey squirrel contraceptive work

28 May 2026 - 15:13 News Story

Animal and Plant Health Agency

His Majesty the King visited APHA's Wildlife team in Yorkshire on Tuesday 26 May...

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Flagship APHA facility marks 50 years of wildlife science

Flagship APHA facility marks 50 years of wildlife science

28 May 2026 - 14:41 Press Release

Animal and Plant Health Agency

Animal and Plant Health Agency's National Wildlife Management Centre marks landmark half century of protecting animal an...

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Veterinary Medicines Digital Service update: New digital variation application process

Veterinary Medicines Digital Service update: New digital variation application process

28 May 2026 - 14:30 News Story

Veterinary Medicines Directorate

From 28 May 2026 applicants will benefit from a streamlined digital experience when submitting Marketing Authorisation v...

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Major new Swedish fighter jet deal to strengthen Ukraine and boost British jobs

Major new Swedish fighter jet deal to strengthen Ukraine and boost British jobs

28 May 2026 - 13:41 Press Release

Ministry of Defence

UK welcomes Sweden’s leadership in brokering new deal to supply Ukraine with fighter jets.   ...

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Precautionary recall of blood pressure medication (Crescent Pharma Limited Ramipril 2.5mg capsules) after packaging error

Precautionary recall of blood pressure medication (Crescent Pharma Limited Ramipril 2.5mg capsules) after packaging error

28 May 2026 - 13:29 Press Release

Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency

Patients taking Crescent Pharma Limited Ramipril 2.5mg capsules are advised to check their packaging for batch number GR...

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Government Chemist Conference: 23-24 June 2026

Government Chemist Conference: 23-24 June 2026

28 May 2026 - 13:08 News Story

Government Chemist

Register for the Government Chemist Conference 2026, Safe food for tomorrow’s world: evidence-based measurement solutio...

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Report of the Head of OSCE Mission in Kosovo: UK statement, May 2026

Report of the Head of OSCE Mission in Kosovo: UK statement, May 2026

28 May 2026 - 11:58 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

The UK thanks Ambassador McGurk for his concise and focused report presentation, and underlines support for the Mission'...

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Consultation opens on Drax Power permit draft decision

Consultation opens on Drax Power permit draft decision

28 May 2026 - 11:19 Press Release

Environment Agency

The Environment Agency has opened a consultation into its draft decision to grant a permit variation to Drax Power Limit...

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MSK patients to get faster care and help returning to work

MSK patients to get faster care and help returning to work

28 May 2026 - 10:35 Press Release

Department of Health and Social Care

Thousands of patients with painful joint and muscle conditions will receive employment support and treatment to tackle h...

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Court endorses CMA action as Emma Sleep agrees to change sales practices

Court endorses CMA action as Emma Sleep agrees to change sales practices

28 May 2026 - 10:34 Press Release

Competition and Markets Authority

The CMA has secured a court-endorsed settlement from mattress firm Emma Sleep after concerns its sales practices misled ...

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