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20 December 2022

Azerbaijan’s closure of the Lachin corridor could have severe humanitarian consequences: UK Statement at the UN Security Council
seen at 21:41, 20 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Azerbaijan’s closure of the Lachin corridor could have severe humanitarian consequences: UK Statement at the UN Security Council
The Taliban are failing to live up to their commitments to the Afghan people: UK Statement at the UN Security Council
seen at 20:43, 20 December in News and communications (Our copy).
The Taliban are failing to live up to their commitments to the Afghan people: UK Statement at the UN Security Council
District Judge Mawdsley – Death in Service
seen at 20:41, 20 December in Courts and Tribunals Judiciary (Our copy).

The Lord Chief Justice, The Right Honourable The Lord Burnett of Maldon, and the Lord Chancellor, the Right Honourable Dominic Raab MP, were saddened to learn of the death of District Judge Matthew Mawdsley ...

Preparing for the festive season with your accountant
seen at 20:39, 20 December in Companies House (Our copy).

It’s easy to put your directorial responsibilities on the backburner now that festive preparations are in full steam.

The peak December filing period is here, and as a company director it’s your responsibility...

Designing for people with dyscalculia and low numeracy
seen at 20:38, 20 December in Design in government (Our copy).

Dyscalculia (Dis - Cal - Coo - Lia) is a specific and persistent difficulty in understanding numbers.

It makes it hard for someone to read, understand and work with numbers. It impacts the ability...

Education package to mark 25th anniversary of Belfast (Good Friday) Agreement
seen at 16:46, 20 December in News Archives - The National Archives (Our copy).

 

 

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Rt Hon Chris Heaton-Harris MP, has announced the development of a new educational package telling the story of the Belfast (Good...

UK proposes measures on stainless steel from India be removed
seen at 16:44, 20 December in News and communications (Our copy).
UK proposes measures on stainless steel from India be removed
Sellafield making Christmas magic for everyone
seen at 16:44, 20 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Sellafield making Christmas magic for everyone
Defence Secretary oral statement on war in Ukraine
seen at 16:43, 20 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Defence Secretary oral statement on war in Ukraine
Cyber Insiders: Being App Aware
seen at 16:35, 20 December in Strategic Command (Our copy).

There’s an ‘app’ for everything these days and whether it’s social media, online banking, or gaming, digital applications are a part of daily life for the majority of us. Downloadable from both official and third...

Press release: Manchester man caught applying for security work with fake passport
seen at 16:35, 20 December in Security Industry Authority - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Press release: Manchester man caught applying for security work with fake passport
A message for the festive season from Minister for Children, Families and Wellbeing, Claire Coutinho
seen at 16:30, 20 December in Children’s social care (Our copy).

I am writing to personally thank you for your continued commitment to the vital work you do every day to support the most vulnerable children and families. I am grateful for your unwavering resolve to...

Draft affirmative coming for Environmental Targets (Marine Protected Areas) Regulations 2022
seen at 14:54, 20 December in Statutory Instruments (Our copy).
Draft affirmative coming for Environmental Targets (Marine Protected Areas) Regulations 2022. See other results for details.
Draft affirmative coming for Environmental Targets (Fine Particulate Matter) (England) Regulations 2022
seen at 14:54, 20 December in Statutory Instruments (Our copy).
Draft affirmative coming for Environmental Targets (Fine Particulate Matter) (England) Regulations 2022. See other results for details.
Draft affirmative coming for Higher-Risk Buildings (Descriptions and Supplementary Provisions) Regulations 2023
seen at 14:54, 20 December in Statutory Instruments (Our copy).
Draft affirmative coming for Higher-Risk Buildings (Descriptions and Supplementary Provisions) Regulations 2023. See other results for details.
Draft affirmative coming for Environmental Targets (Water) (England) Regulations 2022
seen at 14:54, 20 December in Statutory Instruments (Our copy).
Draft affirmative coming for Environmental Targets (Water) (England) Regulations 2022. See other results for details.
Draft affirmative coming for Environmental Targets (Biodiversity) (England) Regulations 2022
seen at 14:54, 20 December in Statutory Instruments (Our copy).
Draft affirmative coming for Environmental Targets (Biodiversity) (England) Regulations 2022. See other results for details.
Draft affirmative coming for Environmental Targets (Residual Waste) (England) Regulations 2022
seen at 14:54, 20 December in Statutory Instruments (Our copy).
Draft affirmative coming for Environmental Targets (Residual Waste) (England) Regulations 2022. See other results for details.
UK - Gulf Cooperation Council trade negotiations update: December 2022
seen at 14:48, 20 December in News and communications (Our copy).
UK - Gulf Cooperation Council trade negotiations update: December 2022
Village Halls to see major revamp as Platinum Jubilee fund opens
seen at 14:48, 20 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Village Halls to see major revamp as Platinum Jubilee fund opens
Offender receives increased prison sentence for abusing two victims
seen at 14:48, 20 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Offender receives increased prison sentence for abusing two victims
Letter from the Security Minister to the Commissioner
seen at 14:48, 20 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Letter from the Security Minister to the Commissioner
Increased sentence for double murderer
seen at 14:47, 20 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Increased sentence for double murderer
New wetland habitat thriving on Buckinghamshire’s River Thame
seen at 14:47, 20 December in News and communications (Our copy).
New wetland habitat thriving on Buckinghamshire’s River Thame
Deputy Commander Strategic Command speaks at the DSEI 2023 Launch
seen at 14:46, 20 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Deputy Commander Strategic Command speaks at the DSEI 2023 Launch
How to apply for UKHSA mpox and sexual health fund
seen at 14:46, 20 December in News and communications (Our copy).
How to apply for UKHSA mpox and sexual health fund
Manchester man caught applying for security work with fake passport
seen at 14:45, 20 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Manchester man caught applying for security work with fake passport
The experiences of black prison staff
seen at 14:43, 20 December in HMI Prisons (Our copy).

This blog is part of a series from Hindpal Singh Bhui, lead inspector for the thematic review into the experiences of adult black male prisoners and black prison staff.

‘I am not a prisoner but not quite...

Lessons in Leadership with Luis Von Ahn
seen at 14:43, 20 December in Civil Service (Our copy).

Left-far right: Civil Service Languages Network co-founders, Hugo Griffin and Matt Brown with Duolingo CEO Luis Von Ahn [centre]

When the co-founder of the Civil Service Languages Network (CSLN), Matt Brown...
Volunteering: Part two - how our three days a year make a difference
seen at 14:40, 20 December in Defra digital, data and technology (Our copy).

In the second part of this blog on volunteering, Tania MacDonnell and Emy Yeboah, from Defra’s User Centred Design team, share their experience of volunteering and what inspired them to take part in a...

Landmark deal for nature reached at COP15
seen at 14:40, 20 December in Defra in the media (Our copy).

There has been widespread coverage following the conclusion of the COP15 biodiversity conference in Montreal, Canada.

The conference ended as the international community agreed a new deal, signed...

NHS industrial action - media fact sheet
seen at 14:40, 20 December in Department of Health and Social Care Media Centre (Our copy).

*Updated 20th December*

This fact sheet sets out the Department of Health and Social Care’s position on industrial action by NHS staff on Agenda for Change contracts, such as nurses, midwives, ambulance...

Using collective intelligence in government: a view from the Policy Profession Unit
seen at 14:36, 20 December in Policy Lab (Our copy).

We recently wrote about how Collective Intelligence tools can be applied to complex policy areas. This blog is the first in a series of guest posts from policy teams sharing their experiences of working...

Continuous Data Assurance Helps to Make Better Services
seen at 14:30, 20 December in DLUHC Digital (Our copy).

In September 2020, the Energy Performance of Buildings Register Find an energy certificate service went live on GOV.UK. This was DLUHC’s first public-facing digital service and replaced a mature but out...

Up to £600 winter help paid to over 11.5 million pensioners
seen at 11:43, 20 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Up to £600 winter help paid to over 11.5 million pensioners
A statement from the SIA about the death of Gaby Hutchinson
seen at 11:43, 20 December in News and communications (Our copy).
A statement from the SIA about the death of Gaby Hutchinson
Insolvency Service newsletter - Winter 2022
seen at 11:43, 20 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Insolvency Service newsletter - Winter 2022
Consultation outcome: Immigration Legal Aid: A consultation on new fees for new services
seen at 11:41, 20 December in Ministry of Justice - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Consultation outcome: Immigration Legal Aid: A consultation on new fees for new services
News story: A statement from the SIA about the death of Gaby Hutchinson
seen at 11:34, 20 December in Security Industry Authority - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
News story: A statement from the SIA about the death of Gaby Hutchinson
New appointments to the Animal Welfare Committee
seen at 10:44, 20 December in News and communications (Our copy).
New appointments to the Animal Welfare Committee
Government extends Mortgage Guarantee Scheme
seen at 10:44, 20 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Government extends Mortgage Guarantee Scheme
Appointment of Church Commissioner: 20 December 2022
seen at 10:43, 20 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Appointment of Church Commissioner: 20 December 2022
Increased fishing opportunities worth £750 million agreed for 2023
seen at 10:43, 20 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Increased fishing opportunities worth £750 million agreed for 2023
Consultation outcome: Immigration Legal Aid: A consultation on new fees for new services
seen at 10:40, 20 December in Ministry of Justice - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Consultation outcome: Immigration Legal Aid: A consultation on new fees for new services
Energy Schemes Update (Graham Stuart, Member, Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform Bill) Committee)
seen at 09:59, 20 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Help with household energy bills – Widening the support

On 29 July the government announced details of the Energy Bills Support Scheme which is now providing a £400 discount on electricity bills...

Health Update (Will Quince)
seen at 09:59, 20 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The NHS Workforce is the key component of the NHS. It is one of the largest single employers in the country and globally. Around 5% of the England workforce is employed by the NHS, so the way in which we value...

British Council Annual Report and Accounts 2021-22 (David Rutley)
seen at 09:57, 20 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The British Council is the UK’s international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities. It supports peace and prosperity by building connections, understanding and trust between...

Armed Forces Covenant and Veterans Annual Report 2022. (Ben Wallace)
seen at 09:57, 20 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Today, I am pleased to lay before Parliament the Armed Forces Covenant and Veterans Annual Report 2022. This year has thrown into sharper focus the importance of our Armed Forces as standard bearers for the values...

Environment Update (Therese Coffey)
seen at 09:55, 20 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am repeating the statement made by my noble friend the Minister for Biosecurity, Marine and Rural Affairs, Lord Benyon, on Friday 16 December.

Final Environmental Targets under the Environment Act 2021...

Work of the Home Office (Suella Braverman)
seen at 09:55, 20 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Today I am updating Parliament on Home Office delivery since the previous Written Ministerial Statement of 5th September 2022. In the face of an increasingly complex operational context, the Home Office continues...

Homeland Security Policy Update (Suella Braverman)
seen at 09:54, 20 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Today I am pleased to announce the foundational policy elements that will form the basis of this Government’s upcoming Protect Duty Bill, also known as Martyn’s Law. These proposals have been developed...

Licensing Hours Extension Consultation (Chris Philp)
seen at 09:53, 20 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

On 6 May 2023, the Coronation of King Charles III will take place. To celebrate this historic occasion, events will likely be taking place throughout the weekend, both in the UK and across the Commonwealth.

Local Government Finance (Michael Gove)
seen at 09:53, 20 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Introduction

On 12 December, I published a Policy Statement outlining proposals for the 2023/24 Local Government Finance Settlement and details of funding in 2024/25. Today, I have set out the provisional...

Update on National Resilience (Oliver Dowden)
seen at 09:53, 20 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I wish to inform the House that I am publishing the UK Government Resilience Framework further to the commitment made in the Integrated Review for greater strategic planning in this vital area. With the increasing...

HM Revenue and Customs Update (Victoria Atkins)
seen at 09:52, 20 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Across the globe, digitalisation of tax is increasingly the norm. Modernisation of UK businesses and the tax system remains of crucial importance to the UK.

Making Tax Digital (MTD) for VAT is already...

Treasury Update (Jeremy Hunt)
seen at 09:51, 20 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Today I can inform the House that I have asked the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) to prepare a forecast for 15 March 2023 to accompany a Spring Budget.

This forecast, in addition to the forecast...

Further analysis of 2021 National Reference Tests
seen at 09:46, 20 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Further analysis of 2021 National Reference Tests
Tower Hamlets Community Housing grading under review
seen at 09:46, 20 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Tower Hamlets Community Housing grading under review
GP surgery reverses plan to reduce opening hours thanks to residents speaking up
seen at 09:45, 20 December in Healthwatch - Your spotlight on health and social care services (Our copy).
GP surgery reverses plan to reduce opening hours thanks to residents speaking up News sarah.osment Tue, 12/20/2022 - 01:23 Being able to visit the GP when you need help ...
Colin Allars appointed as Chair of the Independent Restraint Review Panel
seen at 09:43, 20 December in Ministry of Justice - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Colin Allars appointed as Chair of the Independent Restraint Review Panel
In deep water? Understanding the future climate risks to Pitcairn’s coral reefs
seen at 09:38, 20 December in Marine Science (Our copy).

 

Coral reefs, Henderson Island. Photo Luke Hosty, Protect Blue.

The UK overseas territory of the Pitcairn Islands is one of the most remote in the world. Spanning the four small islands of...

Watch: Farming in protected landscapes in the Lake District
seen at 09:35, 20 December in Farming (Our copy).

In the second of our series of films from the Lake District, local farm facilitator Danny Teasdale took us to meet Jasmine Holliday.

Jasmine is a Farming Officer in the Lake District National Park...

The next steps for the SFI annual health and welfare review
seen at 09:34, 20 December in Farming (Our copy).

The SFI annual health and welfare review is a fully funded vet visit which farmers can receive each year.

Together with co-design colleagues, I recently blogged about the co-design process...

First Green Heat Network Fund awards for cutting-edge low carbon energy projects
seen at 02:43, 20 December in News and communications (Our copy).
First Green Heat Network Fund awards for cutting-edge low carbon energy projects
Geospatial Commission calls for better use of location data in EV chargepoint rollout
seen at 02:42, 20 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Geospatial Commission calls for better use of location data in EV chargepoint rollout