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Government revives family services, supporting 500,000 more kids – uk.gov

Government revives family services, supporting 500,000 more kids
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Parents across the country will benefit from greater support to make family life easier on their doorstep, as the government rolls out ‘Best Start Family Hubs’ across every local authority – relieving pressure on parents and giving half a million more children the very best start in life. Postcodes shouldn’t dictate the support available, but … Read more

NHS App overhaul will break down barriers to healthcare and reduce inequalities – uk.gov

NHS App overhaul will break down barriers to healthcare and reduce inequalities
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Upgraded NHS App will help tackle nation’s health inequalities and give patients access to the best care New tool will give everyone choice based on patient satisfaction, waiting times and healthcare outcomes Healthcare democratised through new tool, with information about conditions and procedures at the touch of a button The NHS App will be transformed … Read more

King’s Birthday Party 2025: His Majesty’s Ambassador Alyson King’s speech – uk.gov

King’s Birthday Party 2025: His Majesty’s Ambassador Alyson King’s speech
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Delivered on: 19 June 2025 (Transcript of the speech, exactly as it was delivered) Your Excellency the President of the Republic, represented here by his principal advisor in charge of the College of Environment, Urban Planning and Mobility, HE Ambassador Tosi Mpanu Mpanu, Honourable Senators and Members of Parliament, Your Excellencies, distinguished members of the … Read more

BBC Under Fire After Airing Glastonbury Rap Duo’s “Death to the IDF” Chant

BBC Under Fire After Airing Glastonbury Rap Duo’s “Death to the IDF” Chant

The recent Glastonbury Festival performance by British rap-punk duo Bob Vylan sparked international controversy after frontman Bobby Vylan led crowds in chants of “Death, death to the IDF” (Israel Defense Forces), which was broadcast live by the BBC. The incident has triggered government condemnations, legal investigations, and international repercussions, occurring against a backdrop of record-high … Read more

Security and trade at heart of Foreign Secretary visit to Ankara – uk.gov

Security and trade at heart of Foreign Secretary visit to Ankara
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David Lammy will visit Ankara to underscore close trade and security links between UK and Turkey during first bilateral visit to the country.   Foreign Secretary to meet with Turkish Foreign Minister Fidan to discuss the situation in the Middle East and Russia’s illegal war in Ukraine.   Visit comes as negotiations begin over new free trade … Read more

Pledge to protect Armed Forces community as government delivers on manifesto commitment – uk.gov

Pledge to protect Armed Forces community as government delivers on manifesto commitment
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Transformative protections for military personnel, veterans and their families, including the bereaved, have been announced by the Prime Minister today. Legislation will be brought forward to deliver manifesto promise to bring Armed Forces Covenant fully into law, placing the Armed Forces community at the heart of government decision-making. Prime Minister visits RAF Valley to celebrate … Read more

Operation Interflex reaches three-year milestone – uk.gov

Operation Interflex reaches three-year milestone
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Crown copyright More than 56,000 Ukrainian soldiers have been trained by the UK and 13 partner nations on Operation Interflex; the UK-led, multination training programme.   Today (Thursday 26 June 2025) marks three years since the first Ukrainian trainees landed on British soil to begin the vital military training that turns civilians into soldiers capable of … Read more