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POLITICS

Government unveils plans to unlock over 15,000 new homes

First plan under new Nature Restoration Fund to help deliver up to 15,780 new homes in Norfolk

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Government unveils plans to unlock over 15,000 new homes
POLITICS

E-seminar: Determination of exogenous sugar in honey using NMR

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

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ENERGY

‘People’s Power’ projects to give more control over local energy

Communities across the country will be able to build and control their own clean energy supply.

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POLITICS

PM meeting with Prime Minister Carney of Canada: 16 September 2026

The Prime Minister met Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney this evening, before the two leaders watched their football club Everton play.

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GENERAL

MMO prepares to resume I-VMS enforcement activity as installations progress

MMO is preparing to resume normal I-VMS enforcement activity as installation of Nemo devices continues across the inshore fleet

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SCIENCE & TECH

PM meeting with NATO Secretary General, Mark Rutte: 16 September 2026

The Prime Minister hosted the NATO Secretary General, Mark Rutte, at the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus this afternoon.

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ECONOMY

FSA Board supports new plans to strengthen the food safety system

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) Board has agreed to move forward with designing plans to build a modern system that protects the public, supports businesses and keeps foo

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JUSTICE

Statements following the conclusion of Colonel Shepherd and Major Hook's Court Martial

Statements from the Defence Secretary and the Army, in response to today’s proceedings at Catterick Military Court, in the case of Major James Hook and Colonel Samantha S

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Statements following the conclusion of Colonel Shepherd and Major Hook's Court Martial
ENVIRONMENT

Salmon numbers in England hit lowest level on record

New research from EA, Cefas and Natural Resources Wales shows that salmon stocks in England have fallen to their lowest level since records began.

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GENERAL

Procurement launch for contact centres

We have launched a tender for our next contact centre services contract.

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JUSTICE

Chancellor announces Bank of England appointments

His Majesty the King and the Chancellor have appointed three new non-executive directors to the Bank of England’s Court of Directors.

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JUSTICE

UK calls for calm following Kosovo Specialist Chambers judgment

The Minister for Europe responds to the Kosovo Specialist Chambers judgment, reaffirming UK support for justice and regional stability.

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POLITICS

Public encouraged to submit their memories of Queen Elizabeth II as 4th anniversary of late monarch’s passing is marked

The public are being encouraged to share their personal memories of Queen Elizabeth II, as the country marks four years since the late monarch’s passing.

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GENERAL

Millom Town Deal milestone as historic Old Bank work complete

A major project in Millom has reached a milestone, with work now complete on the town's historic Old Bank building.

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JUSTICE

£20,000 fine for Norfolk illegal waste operator

Total to pay is more than £36,000 including costs with five-year criminal behaviour order and suspended custodial sentence.

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DEFENCE & SECURITY

Joint Statement of the Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team (MSMT) on the Report Covering the DPRK's Overseas Labour Program

Several countries gave a joint statement following the publication of the latest report of the Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team (MSMT).

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DEFENCE & SECURITY

New 'spy' drones to give Army greater powers on the battlefield

British soldiers will receive new Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) drones, giving them better sight of the battlefield and greater protection against e

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HEALTH

MHRA sets out steps to prevent avoidable harm from patient hoists

A National Patient Safety Alert has been issued setting out practical steps to reduce the risk of harm when using patient hoists through improved checks and maintenance.

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POLITICS

Democracy in Solomons needs more women, says High Commissioner Turner

A Westminster Foundation for Democracy workshop in Honiara explored barriers to women’s participation in politics and ways to build a more inclusive democracy.

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HEALTH

Six neighbourhood health trailblazers to transform care

New neighbourhood health investment partnership to bring care closer to home and tackle health inequalities.

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HEALTH

VMD-funded study calls on horse owners to help tackle antimicrobial resistance

VMD and University of Liverpool delivering new research to close a key gap in UK surveillance of antimicrobial resistance in horses

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WEATHER

Government, Environment Agency, and water companies step up efforts to prevent England remaining in drought by next spring

Water bosses updated National Drought Group on winter plans, as research shows above-average rainfall needed to end drought by April 2027.

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EMERGENCIES

Collision between a train and a van at Martin Lane user worked level crossing

Investigation into a collision between a train and a delivery van at Martin Lane user worked level crossing, Lancashire, 29 August 2026.

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GENERAL

UK House Price Index for July 2026

The UK HPI shows house price changes for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

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DEFENCE & SECURITY

Dstl drone swarm accelerates Army autonomy ambition

A British Army drone swarm trial delivered by Dstl and industry partners marks a significant step forward in the UK's autonomous systems capability.

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ECONOMY

Boost for UK auto sector as McLaren unleashes £500m investment to help reindustrialise Britain

The UK’s automotive industry is set for a major boost as high-performance car manufacturer McLaren Automotive announces it will expand its UK footprint and create 1,000 n

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POLITICS

UN Human Rights Council 63: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on arbitrary detention

UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on arbitrary detention. Delivered at the 63rd Human Rights Council in Geneva.

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UN Human Rights Council 63: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on arbitrary detention
GENERAL

All charities urged to check new rules for accounting for 2026

The Charity Commission for England and Wales is urging all charity trustees and professional advisers to read its updated guidance due to changes that apply from this yea

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GENERAL

Food Standards Agency Board meeting takes place today

The September 2026 FSA Board meeting takes place in Swansea at 9.00am today (Wednesday 16 September).

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SPORT

Thousands more young people to access help with life's biggest challenges

42 new Young Futures Hubs to open across England, reversing a decade of decline in local youth services.

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