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Minister for Overseas Territories statement on the Falkland Islands: 18 September
Statement from Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Overseas Territories Uma Kumaran on doing business with the Falkland Islands
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Funding boost for next generation of British fashion talent
£1 million of Government funding to be awarded to emerging talent in fashion design per year for the next 3 years
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Pharmacovigilance Senior Assessor and Reporting Lead
Pharmacovigilance Senior Assessor and Reporting Lead working on post-authorisation surveillance of veterinary medicines for the UK.
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UK’s 250th banking hub opens in Chepstow, keeping access to cash and face-to-face banking in the town
Treasury Minister Lucy Rigby officially opens the UK's 250th banking hub in Chepstow
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UK galleries urged to save rare Renaissance masterpiece
Government temporarily blocks 500-year-old sculpture from being taken out of the UK
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PM meeting with Micheál Martin the Taoiseach of Ireland: 18 September 2026
The Prime Minister met the Taoiseach of Ireland, Micheál Martin today, marking the first time an international leader has visited No10 North.
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100 years of Newcastle disease research at APHA
The event marked the centenary of Newcastle disease research and explored the future of global disease surveillance, control and innovation.
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More enriching activities for hundreds of thousands of children
More than 400 schools in disadvantaged communities to benefit from £22.5 million investment and tailored support to expand access to enrichment opport
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Euan Hutton to leave Sellafield Chief Executive role in July 2027
Sellafield Ltd Chief Executive Officer, Euan Hutton, has announced he will leave the organisation in July 2027.
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Housing reforms give military families greater say over their homes
Military families will have a greater say over the homes they live in under a package of reforms designed to cut bureaucracy, strengthen accountabilit
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Third UK-Maldives Strategic Dialogue 2026: Joint Communiqué
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UN Human Rights Council 63: UK Statement for the panel discussion on the International Covenants on Human Rights
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PM meeting with Prime Minister Carney of Canada: 16 September 2026
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Specialised Committee on the Implementation of the Windsor Framework: Joint Statement, 15 September 2026
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UN Human Rights Council 63: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on Mercenaries
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Government introduces Repeal Bill to remove outdated constitutional rules
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Senior Traffic Commissioner launches consultation on local bus service performance standards
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Chiltern Railways brought into public ownership
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UK House Price Index for July 2026
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Chair appointed to lead Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys Trust inquiry
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MHRA sets out steps to prevent avoidable harm from patient hoists
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Six neighbourhood health trailblazers to transform care
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Government to act on Thirlwall patient safety recommendations
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Salmonella outbreak update
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FSA Board supports new plans to strengthen the food safety system
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