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Upcoming changes due to the Employment Rights Act 2025
Upcoming changes due to the Employment Rights Act 2025
Upcoming changes due to the Employment Rights Act 2025
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February 4, 2026 at 4:34 PM
Upcoming changes due to the Employment Rights Act 2025
Pledge to get 10,000 vulnerable children into foster homes
Pledge to get 10,000 vulnerable children into foster homes
Thousands more children in the social care system in England will grow up in loving homes, under plans to create up to 10,000 new foster care places.
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February 4, 2026 at 4:34 PM
Pledge to get 10,000 vulnerable children into foster homes
We will continue to disrupt the activities of Daeshs networks: UK statement at the UN Security Council
We will continue to disrupt the activities of Daeshs networks: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Statement by Chris Elmore MP, Minister for Multilateral, Human Rights, Latin America and the Caribbean, at the UN Security Council meeting on counter-terrorism.
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February 4, 2026 at 4:34 PM
We will continue to disrupt the activities of Daeshs networks: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Defra Secretary of State IPBES-12 speech
Defra Secretary of State IPBES-12 speech
Secretary of State for Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs Emma Reynolds spoke at IBPES-12 on Tuesday 3 February
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February 4, 2026 at 3:33 PM
Defra Secretary of State IPBES-12 speech
Farmer productivity boost with new nutrient planning tool
Farmer productivity boost with new nutrient planning tool
A new nutrient planning tool has been launched to match nutrients to crop and soil need, cutting waste, supporting productivity, and protecting watercourses.
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February 4, 2026 at 3:25 PM
Farmer productivity boost with new nutrient planning tool
Iconic canals to be better protected with 6.5 million investment
Iconic canals to be better protected with 6.5 million investment
Funding will support repair, maintenance and long-term projects.
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February 4, 2026 at 3:25 PM
Iconic canals to be better protected with 6.5 million investment
First containers of waste from Dounreay reach permanent disposal
First containers of waste from Dounreay reach permanent disposal
Almost 200 containers of low-level radioactive waste that once formed part of Britain’s experiment with fast breeder nuclear reactors are being entombed.
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February 4, 2026 at 3:25 PM
First containers of waste from Dounreay reach permanent disposal
Clean energy funding to be tied to stronger workers rights
Clean energy funding to be tied to stronger workers rights
Offshore wind firms must sign up to a ‘Fair Work Charter’ to participate in government renewables auctions.
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February 4, 2026 at 2:04 PM
Clean energy funding to be tied to stronger workers rights
New regeneration body to boost jobs, homes and infrastructure across Greater Cambridge
New regeneration body to boost jobs, homes and infrastructure across Greater Cambridge
A new consultation for a development corporation in Greater Cambridge has been launched today.
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February 4, 2026 at 2:03 PM
New regeneration body to boost jobs, homes and infrastructure across Greater Cambridge
A46 Coventry Junctions (Walsgrave) development consent decision announced
A46 Coventry Junctions (Walsgrave) development consent decision announced
The A46 Coventry Junctions (Walsgrave) application has today been granted development consent by the Department for Transport.
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February 4, 2026 at 1:08 PM
A46 Coventry Junctions (Walsgrave) development consent decision announced
New chapter for the Sellafield skyline as Fellside units are demolished
New chapter for the Sellafield skyline as Fellside units are demolished
A familiar feature of the Sellafield skyline has disappeared as major progress is made in the demolition of redundant boiler units at Fellside, the Combined Heat and Power plant.
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February 4, 2026 at 12:21 PM
New chapter for the Sellafield skyline as Fellside units are demolished
Health Secretary, Wes Streeting launches National Cancer Plan
Health Secretary, Wes Streeting launches National Cancer Plan
The Secretary of State launched the National Cancer Plan today (4/2) at the Royal Free Infirmary in North London.
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February 4, 2026 at 12:20 PM
Health Secretary, Wes Streeting launches National Cancer Plan
Two Board Members reappointed to Sport England
Two Board Members reappointed to Sport England
The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport has reappointed Michelle Cracknell and Jason Fergus as Board Members to Sport England for terms of three years.
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February 4, 2026 at 12:20 PM
Two Board Members reappointed to Sport England
Russia Prioritises Disinformation Over Energy Ceasefire: UK statement to the OSCE
Russia Prioritises Disinformation Over Energy Ceasefire: UK statement to the OSCE
UK Senior Military Advisor, Lt Col Joby Rimmer, highlights Russia’s continued and deliberate disinformation in the OSCE. Russia’s failure to honour even limited de-escalatory opportunities reveal a broader unwillingness to choose diplomacy over destruction.
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February 4, 2026 at 11:48 AM
Russia Prioritises Disinformation Over Energy Ceasefire: UK statement to the OSCE
MOT fraudsters handed suspended sentences for untested vehicles
MOT fraudsters handed suspended sentences for untested vehicles
An MOT tester and mechanic have been ordered to do up to 300 hours of unpaid work and face prison if they reoffend after passing 223 vehicles they never tested.
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February 4, 2026 at 11:39 AM
MOT fraudsters handed suspended sentences for untested vehicles
Every cancer patient to get individual support plan
Every cancer patient to get individual support plan
Under the government's National Cancer Plan, every patient will be given a tailored plan covering treatment, mental health, and employment support.
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February 4, 2026 at 11:36 AM
Every cancer patient to get individual support plan
Julia Prescot CBE appointed Chair of NISTA Council
Julia Prescot CBE appointed Chair of NISTA Council
New Chair brings extensive experience in infrastructure investment and delivery to leadership of expert body advising on NISTA's strategy and objectives.
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February 4, 2026 at 11:35 AM
Julia Prescot CBE appointed Chair of NISTA Council
Science fiction prepares military for complex and unpredictable future of technology
Science fiction prepares military for complex and unpredictable future of technology
Short stories inspiring defence and national security thinking.
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February 4, 2026 at 11:35 AM
Science fiction prepares military for complex and unpredictable future of technology
Foreign Secretary slams collective global failure to protect Sudans women and girls
Foreign Secretary slams collective global failure to protect Sudans women and girls
Foreign Secretary visited Adré on the Sudanese border in Chad and called for urgent global action to secure a ceasefire.
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February 4, 2026 at 10:33 AM
Foreign Secretary slams collective global failure to protect Sudans women and girls
Building Martyn's Law regulation together
Building Martyn's Law regulation together
Laura Gibb, the SIA's new Executive Director for Martyn's Law, gives her thoughts after 4 weeks in the role.
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February 4, 2026 at 10:33 AM
Building Martyn's Law regulation together
Ofqual fines UWL 150,000 for rule breaches affecting thousands of music students
Ofqual fines UWL 150,000 for rule breaches affecting thousands of music students
University of West London failed to properly oversee how a third party delivered graded music assessments and issued certificates.
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February 4, 2026 at 10:33 AM
Ofqual fines UWL 150,000 for rule breaches affecting thousands of music students
Charity Commission investigates air ambulance charity
Charity Commission investigates air ambulance charity
The Charity Commission has opened a statutory inquiry into Stoke Air Ambulance CIO over concerns relating to the charity’s activities and administration.
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February 4, 2026 at 9:18 AM
Charity Commission investigates air ambulance charity
Change of His Majesty's Ambassador to Japan: Corin Robertson
Change of His Majesty's Ambassador to Japan: Corin Robertson
Ms Corin Robertson CMG has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to Japan in succession to Ms Julia Longbottom CMG.
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February 4, 2026 at 8:11 AM
Change of His Majesty's Ambassador to Japan: Corin Robertson
Government to unlock advanced nuclear to grow economy
Government to unlock advanced nuclear to grow economy
Government publishes Advanced Nuclear Framework to get pioneering nuclear technology off the ground.
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February 4, 2026 at 7:04 AM
Government to unlock advanced nuclear to grow economy
Three in four cancer patients to survive long term under new plan
Three in four cancer patients to survive long term under new plan
Patients will receive faster diagnosis, quicker treatment, and the support to live well?with cancer?under?the government’s landmark new?National Cancer Plan.
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February 4, 2026 at 7:04 AM
Three in four cancer patients to survive long term under new plan