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Health boost for Britain’s forces as New NHS Programme Launches – uk.gov

Health boost for Britain’s forces as New NHS Programme Launches
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Thousands of veterans, serving personnel, reservists, and their families to receive better healthcare in recognition of their service Major new NHS programme, backed by £1.8 million, will see NHS staff receive training to identify patients with Armed Forces backgrounds and provide more targeted, personalised care Every NHS trust in England now Armed-Forces-friendly as part of … Read more

Dr Alison Cave: Pharmacists are on the frontline of medicines safety – and your reports make all the difference – uk.gov

Dr Alison Cave: Pharmacists are on the frontline of medicines safety – and your reports make all the difference
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This #MedSafetyWeek (3–9 November), the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is highlighting the vital role pharmacists play in keeping medicines and medical devices safe.   Every day, pharmacists help patients use medicines safely and effectively. We are aware you are often the first point of call when something doesn’t look or feel right – … Read more

New Town of Culture competition to shine a spotlight on the contribution of towns that tell national story – uk.gov

New Town of Culture competition to shine a spotlight on the contribution of towns that tell national story
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Winning town will receive £3.5 million to deliver a cultural programme in 2028  UK City of Culture 2029 competition also open for applications The contribution of towns across the country will be celebrated through a new UK Town of Culture competition launched by the Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy today.  The UK Town of Culture competition … Read more

Chancellor: Britain will go further and faster on growth with Gulf – uk.gov

Chancellor: Britain will go further and faster on growth with Gulf
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(Issued Sunday 26 October 2025) First visit by a UK Chancellor to the Gulf in six years will focus on trade and investment opportunities that benefit British businesses and working people.  Stronger international partnerships a cornerstone of a growing economy and higher living standards, as outlined in government’s Plan for Change. Deals that drive growth … Read more

Chairs’ statement following 24 October Coalition of the Willing Leaders’ meeting – uk.gov

Chairs’ statement following 24 October Coalition of the Willing Leaders’ meeting
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The Prime Minister and President Macron today co-chaired a virtual meeting of the Coalition of the Willing, attended by President Zelenskyy. Leaders were united in their support for Ukraine, in particular during the challenging winter period, and desire for a just and lasting peace and an end to the bloodshed.  They welcomed President Zelenskyy’s support … Read more

FCDO statement on DPRK ballistic missile launches: 22 October

FCDO statement on DPRK ballistic missile launches: 22 October

An FCDO spokesperson said: “North Korea’s ballistic missile launches on 22 October are another breach of multiple UN Security Council resolutions (UNSCRs). Unlawful ballistic missile launches continue to destabilise the peace and security of the Korean Peninsula. The UK strongly urges North Korea to stop such provocations, to engage in meaningful diplomacy and accept offers … Read more