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Fleet of spy drones to equip British soldiers and back jobs in South West England and Wales

Fleet of spy drones to equip British soldiers and back jobs in South West England and Wales

Saturday, 25 July 2026

British soldiers will be better protected and more lethal on the battlefield as a new investment of up to £400 million will see the Army equipped with...

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PM puts new offer on the table to businesses in first talks with industry groups: 24 July 2026

PM puts new offer on the table to businesses in first talks with industry groups: 24 July 2026

Friday, 24 July 2026

The Prime Minister has held his first calls with business representative organisations where he set out a new offer from government to Britain's job c...

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AI to power change at the heart of government as Lord Vallance appointed chair of new PM AI Taskforce

AI to power change at the heart of government as Lord Vallance appointed chair of new PM AI Taskforce

Friday, 24 July 2026

For the first time, AI will be positioned at the very centre of government, thanks to the launch of the PM’s new AI Taskforce which will be chaired by...

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Historic tariff free Scotch whisky shipment bound for United States

Historic tariff free Scotch whisky shipment bound for United States

Friday, 24 July 2026

Boost for whisky producers as tariffs removed for shipments bound for US...

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Ministerial Appointments: July 2026

Ministerial Appointments: July 2026

Thursday, 23 July 2026

The King has been pleased to approve the following appointments....

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Over £7 million to fuel zero emission flight across the UK

Over £7 million to fuel zero emission flight across the UK

Thursday, 23 July 2026

Announces £7.3 million in funding for 8 projects aiming to fuel the UK's transition to zero-emission flights....

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UK Export Finance backs sustainable fuel to drive growth and cut emissions

UK Export Finance backs sustainable fuel to drive growth and cut emissions

Thursday, 23 July 2026

UKEF announces measures at the Farnborough International Airshow this week to drive growth and decarbonisation across the aerospace sector....

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2026 Government Chemist Conference report and recordings

2026 Government Chemist Conference report and recordings

Wednesday, 22 July 2026

Government Chemist Conference - Safe food for tomorrow’s world: evidence-based measurement solutions for responsible regulation (recordings available...

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Machinery of Government changes: Fact Sheet

Machinery of Government changes: Fact Sheet

Wednesday, 22 July 2026

Details on changes to the machinery of government...

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Defence Secretary Wes Streeting MP, keynote speech at AGF Defence Summit, Farnborough International Air Show

Defence Secretary Wes Streeting MP, keynote speech at AGF Defence Summit, Farnborough International Air Show

Wednesday, 22 July 2026

Defence Secretary Wes Streeting delivered a keynote speech at the AGF Defence Summit at Farnborough International Air Show, highlighting defence inves...

MOD awards £20 million contract to develop hypersonic capability

MOD awards £20 million contract to develop hypersonic capability

Wednesday, 22 July 2026

The National Armaments Director (NAD) Group has awarded a contract to develop a hypersonic target, strengthening UK and allied missile defence capabil...

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UKAEA Group signs Armed Forces Covenant

UKAEA Group signs Armed Forces Covenant

Wednesday, 22 July 2026

UKAEA Group has signed the Armed Forces Covenant, demonstrating its commitment to supporting UK military, veterans, and their families....

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Business Secretary: “I'm backing investment and innovation to power good growth in every corner of the UK”

Business Secretary: “I'm backing investment and innovation to power good growth in every corner of the UK”

Wednesday, 22 July 2026

New Business Secretary at Farnborough International Airshow to set out stall to go further and faster for growth by commercialising science and innova...

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£708 million to accelerate UK next generation air combat technology

£708 million to accelerate UK next generation air combat technology

Wednesday, 22 July 2026

Thousands of British workers will accelerate development of advanced technologies for use by the Royal Air Force, following a £708 million investment ...

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£20 million investment for hypersonic target to test air defence systems and boost British small businesses

£20 million investment for hypersonic target to test air defence systems and boost British small businesses

Tuesday, 21 July 2026

British small businesses will help develop a hypersonic ‘clay pigeon’ target, a vehicle intended to represent threats capable of travelling at five ti...

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Canada joins next generation fighter jet programme as first Observer Nation

Canada joins next generation fighter jet programme as first Observer Nation

Tuesday, 21 July 2026

One of the world’s most ambitious defence and industrial partnerships ?is?even?stronger? as the UK,?Italy ?and Japan welcome Canada ?to ?the Global Co...

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UK and Florida forge new space partnership to back joint innovation

UK and Florida forge new space partnership to back joint innovation

Tuesday, 21 July 2026

The UK and Florida have joined forces to help space companies and researchers turn innovative ideas into commercial reality, following the signing of ...

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Defence Minister Lord Coaker, keynote speech at Enterprise Gateway, Farnborough International Airshow.
Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry, Luke Pollard MP, keynote speech at AGF Defence Summit, Farnborough International Air show.

Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry, Luke Pollard MP, keynote speech at AGF Defence Summit, Farnborough International Air show.

Tuesday, 21 July 2026

Minister Pollard highlighting record spending on air power, drones, and innovation, and publishing a new SME Action Plan to grow Britain's defence ind...

MOJ Lawtech Grant Competition Phase III

MOJ Lawtech Grant Competition Phase III

Monday, 20 July 2026

The Ministry of Justice (MOJ) has launched a competition to award funding for the third phase of the LawtechUK programme....

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Government celebrates geographers in eighth annual awards

Government celebrates geographers in eighth annual awards

Monday, 20 July 2026

The eighth Geography in Government awards took place on 6 July 2026....

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UK Maritime Innovation Hub establishes role as focal point for maritime innovation

UK Maritime Innovation Hub establishes role as focal point for maritime innovation

Monday, 20 July 2026

Central role of UK Maritime Innovation Hub set out during first three months of operation....

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UK invests in homegrown space tech to boost national resilience

UK invests in homegrown space tech to boost national resilience

Monday, 20 July 2026

British businesses, universities and researchers will receive access to more than £62 million in government funding to develop homegrown space technol...

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New data on UK cosmetic product safety notifications

New data on UK cosmetic product safety notifications

Friday, 17 July 2026

Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has published new data demonstrating protections for consumers from unsafe cosmetics....

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MHRA delivers record performance as 2025 26 Annual Report and Accounts confirms growing global influence

MHRA delivers record performance as 2025 26 Annual Report and Accounts confirms growing global influence

Thursday, 16 July 2026

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has published its 2025–26 Annual Report and Accounts highlighting a year of strong and ...

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Concerns about food prices remain high in latest annual consumer tracking data

Concerns about food prices remain high in latest annual consumer tracking data

Thursday, 16 July 2026

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has published the end of year report from its monthly Consumer Insights Tracker (CIT), summarising key findings betwee...

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E seminar: The determination of folic acid in flour

E seminar: The determination of folic acid in flour

Thursday, 16 July 2026

An e-seminar produced as part of the Joint Knowledge Transfer Framework for Food Standards and Food Safety Analysis...

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Major General Phil Carter to become interim Chief Defence Medical

Major General Phil Carter to become interim Chief Defence Medical

Thursday, 16 July 2026

Interim appointment of UK Surgeon General will ensure continued delivery of Defence Medical operational work....

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Prime Minister visits Ukraine in final week of office

Prime Minister visits Ukraine in final week of office

Thursday, 16 July 2026

The Prime Minister is traveling to Kyiv today where he will mark the culmination of two years of his leadership in supporting Ukraine's fight for free...

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Public bodies mobilise £50 billion to drive UK economic growth and support over 802,000 jobs

Public bodies mobilise £50 billion to drive UK economic growth and support over 802,000 jobs

Wednesday, 15 July 2026

At least £50 billion of public finance institution support mobilised to back UK businesses, projects and exports over the last two years. ...

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