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British firepower deployed on NATO's eastern flank in show of force

UK shores up NATO's eastern flank with deployment to Finland.

Fresh funding for Exeter research hub creating new medical sensors and healthier soft drinks

Researchers in Exeter have today (Saturday 24 May) been selected to host a state-of-the-art facility developing new materials designed at microscopic scale.

Animal welfare rules in British zoos set for major overhaul

New Zoo Standards will enhance welfare and protections for animals in Great Britain’s zoos and aquariums.

Next phase of Hull water project brings boost to wildlife

The next phase of Hull’s Dynamic Drains project gets underway – helping to transform the city’s urban watercourses.

Moth X Human by Ellie Wilson inspired by Wiltshire nature reserve

Data from Parsonage Down National Nature Reserve is used by composer violinist Ellie Wilson for her Moth X Human performances at Bradford and Southbank Centre.

Bluetongue virus restricted zone to be extended to all of England on 1 July 2025

The bluetongue virus (BTV) restricted zone is being extended to cover the whole of England, ending movement restrictions for animals.

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Egypt: Mark Bryson-Richardson

Mr Mark Bryson-Richardson MBE has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to Egypt

SFO opens European data centre bribery investigation

The SFO today searched five properties and made three arrests as it announced a new multi-million pound international bribery investigation.

Full scope of public inquiry into Nottingham attacks set out

The Lord Chancellor has today published the full Terms of Reference for the public inquiry into the devastating Nottingham attacks in June 2023.

AI experiments see “Humphrey” help townhalls cut costs and improve services

AI experts are experimenting to build new AI within “Humphrey” to help speed up admin in areas like planning and social care, as 25 councils trial new AI tech from Whitehall.

A Reset Relationship and New Opportunities for Northern Ireland

Secretary of State Hilary Benn MP underlines the benefits for Northern Ireland of recent trade deals, and a new intended partnership agreement with the European Union.

New patent search tool to boost UK innovation

Today’s launch is part of the UK Intellectual Property Office’s major digital transformation.

Largest Ukraine trade mission boosts UK defence partnerships

Largest multinational Ukraine trade mission boosts defence partnerships for British business

Scotland to benefit from recent trade deals

Trade deals with India, US and the EU slashing tariffs on key industries and opening markets are set to help drive growth in Scotland and put money in Scots’ pockets.

Wales to benefit from recent trade deals

Trade deals with India, US and the EU that have seen tariffs on key industries slashed are set to help drive growth in Wales.

Northern Ireland to benefit from recent trade deals

Trade deals with India, US and the EU to help drive growth in Northern Ireland as tariffs on key industries slashed.

Leeds man arrested in recycling fraud investigation

Environment Agency and Yorkshire and Humberside Regional Organised Crime Unit apprehend a 34-year-old man in Leeds

Mum paid daughter almost £200,000 in company money from failing Scottish machinery parts firm

The company owed hundreds of thousands of pounds to creditors at the time

Earlier support for speech and language for 20,000 children

Up to 20,000 more young children, including those with SEND, will have their needs identified and supported earlier, breaking down barriers to opportunity.