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The IRGC, IMCR, and the GRU Volunteer Corps have now been formally designated as threats to national security under new state threats powers.
First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government
The UK-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA), one of the biggest trade deals of modern times, came into force on 15 July.
The Environment Agency has closed down a waste site in County Durham after reports of illegal dumping on protected land.
The King has been pleased to appoint Mr Nicholas Charrington, DL, as His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of the County of Essex on the retirement of Mrs Jennifer Tolhurst, CVO, on 2nd December 2026.
Government Chemist Conference - Safe food for tomorrow’s world: evidence-based measurement solutions for responsible regulation (recordings available below)
Graham Stallwood is appointed as the permanent Chief Executive of the Planning Inspectorate.
UK Statements at the World Trade Organization's General Council. Delivered by the UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO and the UN, Kumar Iyer.
Dame Jayne-Anne will take on the role from September.
The government will ban the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to under 16s in England from April 2027.
Thousands of new homes and major infrastructure projects could be unblocked under plans being considered to reduce delays from legal challenges.
European security will be strengthened by a new UK-Estonia defence roadmap that will deepen military cooperation, strengthen NATO’s eastern flank and modernise the UK’s Forward Land Forces presence in Estonia for the challen…
The IAA is procuring an assessment provider, and advisers may experience some disruption during the transition.
Neil Hornby, Chief Executive of Cefas (Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science) will take up the role of Natural England Chief Executive in Autumn 2026.
The King has been graciously pleased to signify His intention of conferring Peerages of the United Kingdom for Life upon the undermentioned:
Letter from the Minister of State for Housing and Planning, Matthew Pennycook MP, to the Planning Inspectorate in respect of the City of London Corporation Local Plan.
Letter sent to leaders in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough from the Secretary of State explaining that no decision has been taken on local government reorganisation in the area.
Letter sent to leaders in West Sussex from the Secretary of State explaining that no decision has been taken on local government reorganisation in the area.
Letters to council leaders with the Secretary of State’s decision on local government reorganisation.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer's remarks at the press conference at Kyiv.
The UK and eight other countries marked twelve years since the downing of Flight MH17, stressing their unwavering commitment to truth, justice and accountability, noting international rulings attributing responsibility to Ru…
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