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Successful trial paves the way for improved reconnaissance on Army operations

Recent trial saw a single operator controlling three uncrewed vehicles, which detected and classified threats. HM GovernmentSource

Investigation opened into Christian charity’s financial controls

The Charity Commission has opened a statutory inquiry into The Outreach Ministry. HM GovernmentSource

Secretary of State announces Chair of the Patrick Finucane Inquiry

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Hilary Benn MP, has appointed The Rt Hon Sir Gary Hickinbottom as Chair of the Patrick Finucane Inquiry. HM GovernmentSource

The End of Light Goods Vehicle Acquired Rights

Since May 2022, transport companies and couriers using vans and car and trailers over 2.5 tonnes to transport goods in the EU, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland have needed a Standard International Goods Vehicle… HM GovernmentSource

AAIB Update: Air India flight AI171

Update on the fatal accident which occurred in Ahmedabad, India on 12 June 2025 HM GovernmentSource

PM call with President Macron of France and Chancellor Merz of Germany: 13 June 2025

The Prime Minister’s call with the President of France, Emmanuel Macron, and the German Chancellor, Friedrich Merz, this morning. HM GovernmentSource

Oxford businesses to receive goodwill payments for Botley Road disruption

Network Rail will write to the affected local businesses that qualify to receive a share of up to £850,000 this week. HM GovernmentSource

School holiday meals for more children who are most in need thanks to transformative support package

Children most in need across the country will be kept from going hungry during the school holidays thanks to funding announced in the Spending Review. HM GovernmentSource

Working in partnership to improve the River Mimram

Catchment based approach to improve a rare and precious chalk stream, Initiative to bring farmer and landowners together to benefit the Mimram. HM GovernmentSource

UK and Scottish governments join forces to boost Scottish growth

Scottish Secretary and Minister for Business co-chair business forum HM GovernmentSource

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