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31 May 2023

Prime Minister: the security of our borders must be Europe’s top priority
seen at 22:42, 31 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Prime Minister: the security of our borders must be Europe’s top priority
Funding available for environmentally resilient farming solutions
seen at 21:34, 31 May in Farming (Our copy).

Domestic food production is vital to national resilience, but it can be impacted by a range of factors.

From the weather to geopolitical tensions, pests to water scarcity, ensuring a continued...

The UK is committed to combatting all forms of racism and building a fairer world today: UK statement at the General Assembly
seen at 19:14, 31 May in News and communications (Our copy).
The UK is committed to combatting all forms of racism and building a fairer world today: UK statement at the General Assembly
First class support for Manchester rape survivors is key stop on Law Officers tour
seen at 19:13, 31 May in News and communications (Our copy).
First class support for Manchester rape survivors is key stop on Law Officers tour
Everything you need to know about duckweed on the River Witham
seen at 19:08, 31 May in Creating a better place (Our copy).

Periods of hot and dry weather can be busy times for the Environment Agency as we work to protect not just our water resources; but our precious environment and the wildlife that depends on it.

A council view of the fly tipping curse
seen at 19:08, 31 May in Creating a better place (Our copy).

Fly tipping is more than a nuisance. It isn’t just ‘a bit of dumped waste’ for the local council to clear.

It’s an Environmental Health Officer sent to investigate. It’s a Waste Operative (or two...

HMT spend greater than £25,000: September 2022
seen at 18:57, 31 May in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
HMT spend greater than £25,000: September 2022
HMT spend greater than £25,000: October 2022
seen at 18:56, 31 May in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
HMT spend greater than £25,000: October 2022
HMT spend greater than £25,000: November 2022
seen at 18:55, 31 May in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
HMT spend greater than £25,000: November 2022
HMT spend greater than £25,000: December 2022
seen at 18:53, 31 May in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
HMT spend greater than £25,000: December 2022
HMT spend greater than £25,000: January 2023
seen at 18:52, 31 May in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
HMT spend greater than £25,000: January 2023
HMT spend greater than £25,000: February 2023
seen at 18:51, 31 May in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
HMT spend greater than £25,000: February 2023
HMT spend greater than £25,000: March 2023
seen at 18:49, 31 May in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
HMT spend greater than £25,000: March 2023
Government procurement card HMT spend greater than £500: April 2022
seen at 18:48, 31 May in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Government procurement card HMT spend greater than £500: April 2022
Government procurement card HMT spend greater than £500: May 2022
seen at 18:47, 31 May in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Government procurement card HMT spend greater than £500: May 2022
Government procurement card HMT spend greater than £500: June 2022
seen at 18:46, 31 May in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Government procurement card HMT spend greater than £500: June 2022
Government procurement card HMT spend greater than £500: July 2022
seen at 18:45, 31 May in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Government procurement card HMT spend greater than £500: July 2022
Government procurement card HMT spend greater than £500: August 2022
seen at 18:43, 31 May in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Government procurement card HMT spend greater than £500: August 2022
Government procurement card HMT spend greater than £500: September 2022
seen at 18:41, 31 May in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Government procurement card HMT spend greater than £500: September 2022
Government procurement card HMT spend greater than £500: October 2022
seen at 18:39, 31 May in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Government procurement card HMT spend greater than £500: October 2022
Government procurement card HMT spend greater than £500: November 2022
seen at 18:38, 31 May in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Government procurement card HMT spend greater than £500: November 2022
Government procurement card HMT spend greater than £500: December 2022
seen at 18:36, 31 May in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Government procurement card HMT spend greater than £500: December 2022
Government procurement card HMT spend greater than £500: January 2023
seen at 18:36, 31 May in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Government procurement card HMT spend greater than £500: January 2023
Government procurement card HMT spend greater than £500: February 2023
seen at 18:35, 31 May in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Government procurement card HMT spend greater than £500: February 2023
Government procurement card HMT spend greater than £500: March 2023
seen at 18:34, 31 May in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Government procurement card HMT spend greater than £500: March 2023
Major conditions strategy: call for evidence (easy read)
seen at 18:33, 31 May in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Major conditions strategy: call for evidence (easy read)
Gamebirds: decision to issue the gamebird general licence for 2023 to 2025
seen at 18:30, 31 May in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Gamebirds: decision to issue the gamebird general licence for 2023 to 2025
Scottish Secretary responds to GDP figures for March 2023
seen at 16:51, 31 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Scottish Secretary responds to GDP figures for March 2023
British Ambassador presents Letters of Credentials
seen at 16:50, 31 May in News and communications (Our copy).
British Ambassador presents Letters of Credentials
Secretary of State announces £5m legacy memorialisation fund and digitisation project
seen at 16:49, 31 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Secretary of State announces £5m legacy memorialisation fund and digitisation project
Next steps taken to ensure age-appropriate Relationships, Sex and Health Education
seen at 16:49, 31 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Next steps taken to ensure age-appropriate Relationships, Sex and Health Education
Warning issued by the Insolvency Service on scams
seen at 16:49, 31 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Warning issued by the Insolvency Service on scams
Guidance: Circles of Support and Accountability Policy Framework
seen at 16:46, 31 May in Ministry of Justice - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Guidance: Circles of Support and Accountability Policy Framework
Invitation to present at DataConnect23
seen at 16:43, 31 May in Government Data Architecture (Our copy).

Sue Bateman at the DataConnect23 launch event

Sue Bateman, Chief Data Officer at Central Digital and Data Office (CDDO) discusses DataConnect23 following its launch event on 23 May 2023.

Bringing data...
A likely story: the ins and outs of likelihood analysis
seen at 16:32, 31 May in Trade Remedies Authority (Our copy).

The UK TRA is a new kid on the block among Trade Remedies Authorities around the world. Over the last two years since we were set up, the TRA has been reviewing measures put in place by the European Union...

Defra: spending over £25,000, March 2023
seen at 16:32, 31 May in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Defra: spending over £25,000, March 2023
Defra: spending over £500, March 2023
seen at 16:31, 31 May in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Defra: spending over £500, March 2023
Terms of reference for review panel on RSHE
seen at 16:31, 31 May in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Terms of reference for review panel on RSHE
HSE commercial pipeline at May 2023
seen at 16:30, 31 May in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
HSE commercial pipeline at May 2023
HMT spend greater than £25,000: April 2022
seen at 16:30, 31 May in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
HMT spend greater than £25,000: April 2022
New web portal gives easier access to Northern Ireland files
seen at 14:54, 31 May in News Archives - The National Archives (Our copy).

The National Archives has today launched of a new web portal bringing together in one place government files which are focused on the situation in Northern Ireland from 1994 up to and including the signing...

Government announces industry progress on music streaming
seen at 14:52, 31 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Government announces industry progress on music streaming
Come and meet the STEP team in Gainsborough
seen at 14:52, 31 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Come and meet the STEP team in Gainsborough
Attorney General visits growing Government legal hub in Manchester
seen at 14:51, 31 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Attorney General visits growing Government legal hub in Manchester
Catherine Bremner appointed to the Met Office Board
seen at 14:51, 31 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Catherine Bremner appointed to the Met Office Board
ESFA Update: 31 May 2023
seen at 14:51, 31 May in News and communications (Our copy).
ESFA Update: 31 May 2023
Coverage on recycling collections
seen at 14:46, 31 May in Defra in the media (Our copy).

There has been coverage in I News, the Times, the Telegraph, the Mail Online and the Independent on recycling collections and ‘wishcycling’, which is when people put...

Assessing the health of the River Wye and its catchment
seen at 14:43, 31 May in Natural England (Our copy).

By Emma Johnson, Area Manager - West Midlands Team

The Wye Valley is an iconic landscape, hugely important for biodiversity due to the wide range of rare river wildlife, loved by people and important for...

CMA board meeting minutes: December 2022
seen at 14:36, 31 May in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
CMA board meeting minutes: December 2022
CMA board meeting minutes: January 2023
seen at 14:34, 31 May in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
CMA board meeting minutes: January 2023
CMA board meeting minutes: March 2023
seen at 14:33, 31 May in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
CMA board meeting minutes: March 2023
CMA board meeting minutes: April 2023
seen at 14:32, 31 May in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
CMA board meeting minutes: April 2023
CMA board meeting minutes: February 2023
seen at 14:31, 31 May in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
CMA board meeting minutes: February 2023
Defra: spending over £25,000, December 2022
seen at 14:30, 31 May in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Defra: spending over £25,000, December 2022
New web portal gives easier access to Northern Ireland files
seen at 11:46, 31 May in News Archives - The National Archives (Our copy).

The National Archives has today launched of a new web portal bringing together in one place government files which are focused on the situation in Northern Ireland from 1994 up to and including the signing...

Russia’s actions in Ukraine have been reprehensible and cowardly: UK statement to the OSCE
seen at 11:45, 31 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Russia’s actions in Ukraine have been reprehensible and cowardly: UK statement to the OSCE
Joint Statement on UK-Colorado Trade: Huddleston – Polis Meeting
seen at 11:44, 31 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Joint Statement on UK-Colorado Trade: Huddleston – Polis Meeting
AGO, GLD and HMCPSI GPC transactions over £500: Feb to Apr 2023
seen at 11:31, 31 May in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
AGO, GLD and HMCPSI GPC transactions over £500: Feb to Apr 2023
AGO, GLD and HMCPSI GPC transactions over £25000: Feb to Mar 2023
seen at 11:30, 31 May in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
AGO, GLD and HMCPSI GPC transactions over £25000: Feb to Mar 2023
Government support unlocks £300k for AceOn’s energy transition ambitions
seen at 10:53, 31 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Government support unlocks £300k for AceOn’s energy transition ambitions
Advice for shoppers after report highlights difficulties buying 'green' home heating
seen at 10:53, 31 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Advice for shoppers after report highlights difficulties buying 'green' home heating
UK Market Conformity Assessment Bodies service redesign
seen at 10:53, 31 May in News and communications (Our copy).
UK Market Conformity Assessment Bodies service redesign
Letter from Lord Murray about further government amendments to the Illegal Migration Bill
seen at 10:51, 31 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Letter from Lord Murray about further government amendments to the Illegal Migration Bill
HMRC and VOA: workforce management information, April 2023
seen at 10:38, 31 May in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
HMRC and VOA: workforce management information, April 2023
HMRC: spending over £500, April 2023
seen at 10:38, 31 May in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
HMRC: spending over £500, April 2023
Dairy denominations - FOI2023/00502
seen at 10:38, 31 May in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Dairy denominations - FOI2023/00502
NIO: GPC Spending over £500 - April 2023
seen at 10:38, 31 May in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
NIO: GPC Spending over £500 - April 2023
NIO: Spending over £25,000 - April 2023
seen at 10:37, 31 May in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
NIO: Spending over £25,000 - April 2023
NIO: Workforce Management Information - April 2023
seen at 10:35, 31 May in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
NIO: Workforce Management Information - April 2023
Automated and Electric Vehicles Act 2018 regulatory report 2022
seen at 10:32, 31 May in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Automated and Electric Vehicles Act 2018 regulatory report 2022
Alternative fuels infrastructure regulations (AFIR) report 2023
seen at 10:32, 31 May in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Alternative fuels infrastructure regulations (AFIR) report 2023
Self-serve Time to Pay
seen at 10:30, 31 May in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Self-serve Time to Pay
UK’s first post-Brexit trade deals to go live at midnight on Wednesday
seen at 09:45, 31 May in News and communications (Our copy).
UK’s first post-Brexit trade deals to go live at midnight on Wednesday
CCC appoints new Chief Economist
seen at 09:44, 31 May in Climate Change Committee (Our copy).
Dr James Richardson

The Climate Change Committee is pleased to announce that Dr James Richardson will join the secretariat to lead CCC’s analytical team. James will be the CCC’s Director of Analysis and Chief...

Iterating the GOV.UK Design System contribution model
seen at 09:41, 31 May in Design in government (Our copy).

The GOV.UK Design System is a contribution-led design system. 

Since early on in its development, we've put a lot of focus on making the Design System open for contribution. It’s had some great ...

HMRC spending over £25,000, April 2023
seen at 09:30, 31 May in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
HMRC spending over £25,000, April 2023
Massive boost to childcare payments marks first step in largest ever expansion of childcare
seen at 02:44, 31 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Massive boost to childcare payments marks first step in largest ever expansion of childcare
Claim Your Energy Voucher Day launches final push to get remaining £130 million in support to prepayment meter customers
seen at 02:43, 31 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Claim Your Energy Voucher Day launches final push to get remaining £130 million in support to prepayment meter customers
Cutting-edge farming projects to get share of £30 million
seen at 02:43, 31 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Cutting-edge farming projects to get share of £30 million
How HM Land Registry data benefits the UK
seen at 02:38, 31 May in HM Land Registry (Our copy).

Listen to an audio version of this blog (6 minutes 33 seconds)

HM Land Registry · How HM Land Registry data benefits the UK

You could argue that house prices are a national...

Early years foundation stage (EYFS): regulatory changes
seen at 02:30, 31 May in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Early years foundation stage (EYFS): regulatory changes

30 May 2023

Russia’s actions have violated all pillars of nuclear safety and security: UK statement at the Security Council
seen at 21:42, 30 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Russia’s actions have violated all pillars of nuclear safety and security: UK statement at the Security Council
Secretary of State's opening speech at Robotics and Automation Conference
seen at 18:43, 30 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Secretary of State's opening speech at Robotics and Automation Conference
Predictable aid access is essential to ensure the Syrian people have their basic needs met: UK statement at the Security Council
seen at 18:42, 30 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Predictable aid access is essential to ensure the Syrian people have their basic needs met: UK statement at the Security Council
Beautiful and Safe High Streets - an Office for Place webinar
seen at 16:45, 30 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Beautiful and Safe High Streets - an Office for Place webinar
Chief Medical Officer for England on youth vaping
seen at 16:45, 30 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Chief Medical Officer for England on youth vaping
Chief of Defence Intelligence RUSI webinar May 2023
seen at 16:44, 30 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Chief of Defence Intelligence RUSI webinar May 2023
Law Officers meet Nottingham prosecutors working to secure justice for victims of Rape and Domestic abuse
seen at 16:44, 30 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Law Officers meet Nottingham prosecutors working to secure justice for victims of Rape and Domestic abuse
Join the Defence Innovation Loans Webinar
seen at 16:43, 30 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Join the Defence Innovation Loans Webinar
Details and documents relating to a specific SIA prosecution case
seen at 16:30, 30 May in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Details and documents relating to a specific SIA prosecution case
Poetry collection open for submissions for young people to reflect on the Belfast (Good Friday) Agreement 25th Anniversary
seen at 14:53, 30 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Poetry collection open for submissions for young people to reflect on the Belfast (Good Friday) Agreement 25th Anniversary
Weymouth Bay's party weekend for King Charles III England Coast Path
seen at 14:53, 30 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Weymouth Bay's party weekend for King Charles III England Coast Path
The Office for Place are recruiting!
seen at 14:52, 30 May in News and communications (Our copy).
The Office for Place are recruiting!
Ukraine to remain exempt from hot rolled flat & coil steel tariff
seen at 14:51, 30 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Ukraine to remain exempt from hot rolled flat & coil steel tariff
UK donates equipment to the Lebanese Army
seen at 14:51, 30 May in News and communications (Our copy).
UK donates equipment to the Lebanese Army
Americas Minister visits Midwest to promote UK-US trade ties
seen at 14:50, 30 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Americas Minister visits Midwest to promote UK-US trade ties
Environment Secretary holds local roundtable to drive forward improvements in River Wye
seen at 14:49, 30 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Environment Secretary holds local roundtable to drive forward improvements in River Wye
An open letter from the CMA to the groceries sector
seen at 14:48, 30 May in News and communications (Our copy).
An open letter from the CMA to the groceries sector
Secure by Design – a new way to manage cyber risk in capabilities
seen at 14:44, 30 May in Defence Digital (Our copy).
Here’s what you need to know

Secure by Design is a key component of how cyber security will be improved within the MOD.

The culture and approach to how cyber security is addressed in capability programmes...

Trust Services Sanctions – 5 months on
seen at 14:41, 30 May in Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (Our copy).

The trust services sanctions came into effect on 16 December 2022. These are financial sanctions, for which the Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) is responsible, while the Department...

Freedom of Speech Act: How it will affect university students?
seen at 14:34, 30 May in The Education Hub (Our copy).

The Government’s Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill became law 11 May 2023 in a huge step forward in protecting freedom of speech and academic freedom on university campuses.

The ...

OAG Spending over £25,000 for April 2023
seen at 14:33, 30 May in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
OAG Spending over £25,000 for April 2023
OAG Spending over £500 on a GPC for April 2023
seen at 14:32, 30 May in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
OAG Spending over £500 on a GPC for April 2023
Details relating to the use of cloud services by the SIA
seen at 14:31, 30 May in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Details relating to the use of cloud services by the SIA
SIA contract with Datrix
seen at 14:31, 30 May in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
SIA contract with Datrix
‘McCloud’ remedy in the LGPS – supplementary issues and scheme regulations
seen at 14:30, 30 May in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
‘McCloud’ remedy in the LGPS – supplementary issues and scheme regulations
New guide to boost understanding of video games
seen at 11:44, 30 May in News and communications (Our copy).
New guide to boost understanding of video games
Guidance: Advanced Learner Loans terms and conditions for students who started on or after 1 August 2023
seen at 11:43, 30 May in Student Loans Company - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Guidance: Advanced Learner Loans terms and conditions for students who started on or after 1 August 2023
Guidance: Advanced Learner Loan application form for students whose courses start on or after 1 August 2023
seen at 11:42, 30 May in Student Loans Company - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Guidance: Advanced Learner Loan application form for students whose courses start on or after 1 August 2023
HMRC issues scam warning to tax credits customers
seen at 10:43, 30 May in News and communications (Our copy).
HMRC issues scam warning to tax credits customers
The GPA moves forward to complete new hub in Croydon
seen at 09:46, 30 May in News and communications (Our copy).
The GPA moves forward to complete new hub in Croydon
Asbestos conman ordered to pay back £82,100
seen at 09:46, 30 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Asbestos conman ordered to pay back £82,100
Only 3 in 10 customers aware of financial support available from their water company
seen at 09:45, 30 May in Ofwat (Our copy).

Ofwat’s latest cost of living research, published today, reveals not only that many customers are still struggling financially but also that the percentage of customers aware that financial help is available...


seen at 09:45, 30 May in Healthwatch - Your spotlight on health and social care services (Our copy).
The cost of living is having a detrimental impact on people's decisions about their healthcare. But if you are disabled, on means-tested benefits or aged 18-24, you're more likely to avoid vital health services ...

seen at 09:45, 30 May in Healthwatch - Your spotlight on health and social care services (Our copy).
The cost of living crisis is putting people under a lot of pressure - and affecting their ability to access the care they need. Read our evidence on the problems people are facing and how we believe these can be...
Three members appointed to the Legal Services Board
seen at 09:42, 30 May in Ministry of Justice - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Three members appointed to the Legal Services Board
Appointment of lay member to the Civil Procedure Rule Committee
seen at 09:41, 30 May in Ministry of Justice - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Appointment of lay member to the Civil Procedure Rule Committee
Legal Services Board announces new Board Members
seen at 09:34, 30 May in The Legal Services Board (Our copy).

The Ministry of Justice and Legal Services Board (LSB) today announced the appointments of Kate Briscoe and Lizzie Peers as new lay members of the Board of the LSB. Barrister Clare Brown has also been appointed...

Foreign Secretary visits British armed forces on NATO’s ‘Eastern Flank’
seen at 02:44, 30 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Foreign Secretary visits British armed forces on NATO’s ‘Eastern Flank’
No more free vapes for kids
seen at 02:44, 30 May in News and communications (Our copy).
No more free vapes for kids
Widespread ewe-phoria as Shaun the Sheep becomes Countryside Code Champion
seen at 02:43, 30 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Widespread ewe-phoria as Shaun the Sheep becomes Countryside Code Champion

29 May 2023

Relocation of the illegal outpost in Homesh: FCDO statement
seen at 23:43, 29 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Relocation of the illegal outpost in Homesh: FCDO statement
PM call with President Erdoğan of Türkiye: 28 May 2023
seen at 20:44, 29 May in News and communications (Our copy).
PM call with President Erdoğan of Türkiye: 28 May 2023
Minister Mitchell responds to Uganda's Anti-Homosexuality Act
seen at 18:44, 29 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Minister Mitchell responds to Uganda's Anti-Homosexuality Act
Coronation celebration in Jordan: British Ambassador's speech
seen at 14:44, 29 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Coronation celebration in Jordan: British Ambassador's speech
Troika and EU Response to African Union Communiqué of 27 May
seen at 14:44, 29 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Troika and EU Response to African Union Communiqué of 27 May
Producers urged to address ‘flushable’ wet wipes labelling
seen at 09:44, 29 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Producers urged to address ‘flushable’ wet wipes labelling
UK to boost tech, innovation and research ties with India
seen at 09:43, 29 May in News and communications (Our copy).
UK to boost tech, innovation and research ties with India
Better support for bereaved families and eyewitnesses of homicide and major incidents
seen at 02:40, 29 May in Ministry of Justice - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Better support for bereaved families and eyewitnesses of homicide and major incidents

27 May 2023

How the Period Products Scheme is removing barriers in education
seen at 16:31, 27 May in The Education Hub (Our copy).

Nobody should have to miss out on education because of their period. That’s why we’re ensuring this doesn’t happen through the Period Products Scheme which provides pupils with period products when they...

How to organise an accessibility scavenger hunt
seen at 11:40, 27 May in DfE Digital, Data and Technology (Our copy).

Thursday 18 May 2023 was Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD). GAAD is in its 12th year now. By this point, we’ve had enough of just raising awareness. It's time to take real action.

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Improving and extending our offer for upland farmers
seen at 09:35, 27 May in Farming (Our copy).

Credit: Natural England

Upland farmers are a crucial part of our rural communities, economies and landscapes. They are central to the production of high-quality food and other goods.  

The uplands...

Scottish Deposit Return Scheme: UK internal market exclusion
seen at 09:30, 27 May in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Scottish Deposit Return Scheme: UK internal market exclusion
UK to boost tech and innovation ties with India
seen at 02:44, 27 May in News and communications (Our copy).
UK to boost tech and innovation ties with India

26 May 2023

Joint Statement on violence in the north of Kosovo
seen at 20:43, 26 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Joint Statement on violence in the north of Kosovo
SKYCovion COVID-19 vaccine authorised by MHRA
seen at 18:43, 26 May in News and communications (Our copy).
SKYCovion COVID-19 vaccine authorised by MHRA
Spirit of Invention: new exhibition opens at The National Archives
seen at 17:11, 26 May in News Archives - The National Archives (Our copy).

Designers and inventors joined local schoolchildren last night (24 May) to mark the opening of The National Archives’ new hands-on exhibition, Spirit of Invention.

Speakers at the launch included award...

Secretary of State honours civic society’s contribution to Northern Ireland’s transformation
seen at 17:07, 26 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Secretary of State honours civic society’s contribution to Northern Ireland’s transformation
Animal medicine improvement notice: Farm & Pet, Market Drayton, Shropshire
seen at 17:07, 26 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Animal medicine improvement notice: Farm & Pet, Market Drayton, Shropshire
UK announces new humanitarian support package in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
seen at 17:06, 26 May in News and communications (Our copy).
UK announces new humanitarian support package in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Licence refused for debt-dodging company
seen at 17:06, 26 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Licence refused for debt-dodging company
Prime Minister's Trade Envoy programme appointments
seen at 17:05, 26 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Prime Minister's Trade Envoy programme appointments
PM meeting with Sundar Pichai: 26 May 2023
seen at 17:04, 26 May in News and communications (Our copy).
PM meeting with Sundar Pichai: 26 May 2023
UK strengthens pledge to end plastic pollution by 2040
seen at 17:04, 26 May in News and communications (Our copy).
UK strengthens pledge to end plastic pollution by 2040
From lumberjack to lumberjill: Why forestry isn't just for men.
seen at 16:58, 26 May in Forestry Commission (Our copy).

Kate Hawley is the Forestry Commission Area Operations Manager for Yorkshire and the North East. Here she reflects on her experience of being a women in forestry and the significance of the Women in Forestry...

Patients given more choice to help cut NHS waiting times - what you need to know
seen at 16:55, 26 May in Department of Health and Social Care Media Centre (Our copy).

We have announced plans to offer patients more choice over where they receive their NHS treatment after they are referred by their GP.

Further information is available here.

What are...
NHS workforce stats for May 2023: Record numbers of doctors and nurses in NHS
seen at 16:55, 26 May in Department of Health and Social Care Media Centre (Our copy).

For the second consecutive month, there are record numbers of doctors and nurses working in the NHS helping to deliver extra appointments, speed up diagnoses and tackle the Covid backlog.

At the...

What we’re doing to speed up clinical trials in the UK
seen at 16:52, 26 May in Department of Health and Social Care Media Centre (Our copy).

The government has today announced plans to speed up clinical trials and make it easier for revolutionary healthcare treatments get to NHS patients, backed by &pound;121 million.

The announcement...

Cloud Infrastructure at the GCA
seen at 16:43, 26 May in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Cloud Infrastructure at the GCA
BEIS: workforce management information, January 2023
seen at 16:42, 26 May in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
BEIS: workforce management information, January 2023
BEIS: workforce management information, February 2023
seen at 16:40, 26 May in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
BEIS: workforce management information, February 2023
BEIS: workforce management information, March 2023
seen at 16:39, 26 May in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
BEIS: workforce management information, March 2023
BEIS: workforce management information, April 2023
seen at 16:38, 26 May in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
BEIS: workforce management information, April 2023
Cadet Training & Modernisation Programme Syllabus Review – Second Group of Consultation Templates
seen at 16:30, 26 May in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Cadet Training & Modernisation Programme Syllabus Review – Second Group of Consultation Templates
Open access restriction at Moorcock Clay Pigeon Club Land (2): outcome
seen at 16:30, 26 May in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Open access restriction at Moorcock Clay Pigeon Club Land (2): outcome
International Education Strategy: 2023 update
seen at 16:30, 26 May in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
International Education Strategy: 2023 update
Four new Members appointed to the Board of the Sports Grounds Safety Authority.
seen at 14:57, 26 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Four new Members appointed to the Board of the Sports Grounds Safety Authority.
Happy birthday to the Bus Station
seen at 14:57, 26 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Happy birthday to the Bus Station
Women’s participation during crises: UK statement to the OSCE
seen at 14:56, 26 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Women’s participation during crises: UK statement to the OSCE
Government Internal Audit Agency's technology gets to the point
seen at 14:55, 26 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Government Internal Audit Agency's technology gets to the point
Export bar placed on rare 18th-century gun made for the Sultan of Mysore
seen at 14:55, 26 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Export bar placed on rare 18th-century gun made for the Sultan of Mysore
Johnson’s Small Animal Insecticidal Shampoo 125ml and Dog Flea Shampoo 200ml Product defect recall
seen at 14:54, 26 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Johnson’s Small Animal Insecticidal Shampoo 125ml and Dog Flea Shampoo 200ml Product defect recall
£40 million biodiversity research programme opens for applications
seen at 14:54, 26 May in News and communications (Our copy).
&pound;40 million biodiversity research programme opens for applications
Fourth OFEME symposium 2023
seen at 14:53, 26 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Fourth OFEME symposium 2023
Degree success for Sellafield Ltd engineers
seen at 14:50, 26 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Degree success for Sellafield Ltd engineers

seen at 14:47, 26 May in Healthwatch - Your spotlight on health and social care services (Our copy).
The continuing cost of living crisis is adversely affecting people's physical and mental wellbeing, with vulnerable people and those on lower incomes hit the hardest.
A talk to the Manchester Business and Property Courts Forum by Mr Justice Foxton: ‘James Bond and the Law’
seen at 14:44, 26 May in Courts and Tribunals Judiciary (Our copy).

I’ve been expecting you, Manchester Business and Property Courts Forum.

And like the millions of cinema goers who have paid over $14 billion for a night out with James Bond over the last 50 years, ...

Coverage on government support for tenant farmers in response to the Rock Review
seen at 14:42, 26 May in Defra in the media (Our copy).

Yesterday (24 May), the government published a range of measures to support tenant farmers and help provide long-term sustainability for the tenant farming sector in its response to the independent...

Natural England chair Tony Juniper responds to criticism of nutrient neutrality
seen at 14:42, 26 May in Defra in the media (Our copy).

Today there is coverage in the Times following an interview with chair of Natural England Tony Juniper. The article carries his comments which clarify Natural England’s position on nutrient neutrality...

Coverage on the Kept Animals Bill
seen at 14:42, 26 May in Defra in the media (Our copy).

There has been widespread online coverage on The Guardian, Mail Online, Telegraph, Mirror, I News, Spectator, Yahoo News, Politico and more following...

Data access policy update: proposed draft
seen at 14:32, 26 May in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Data access policy update: proposed draft
Joint Statement by the Federative Republic of Brazil and the UK
seen at 14:30, 26 May in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Joint Statement by the Federative Republic of Brazil and the UK
MHRA launches public consultation on ICH Good Clinical Practice Guideline which encourages innovation in clinical trials
seen at 11:53, 26 May in News and communications (Our copy).
MHRA launches public consultation on ICH Good Clinical Practice Guideline which encourages innovation in clinical trials
Meta offers to limit use of other businesses’ ad data to address CMA concerns
seen at 11:52, 26 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Meta offers to limit use of other businesses’ ad data to address CMA concerns
ICH E6 (R3) Good Clinical Practice
seen at 11:41, 26 May in MHRA Inspectorate (Our copy).

As a Lead Senior GCP Inspector at the UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), I thought it would be useful to write about the changes to the International Council for Harmonisation (ICH...

FOI responses published by MOD: week commencing 22 May 2023
seen at 11:31, 26 May in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
FOI responses published by MOD: week commencing 22 May 2023
Financial Services & Markets Bill – Overseas Central Counterparties
seen at 11:31, 26 May in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Financial Services & Markets Bill – Overseas Central Counterparties
Consultation on the International Council for Harmonisation (ICH) E6 (R3) Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Guidelines
seen at 11:31, 26 May in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Consultation on the International Council for Harmonisation (ICH) E6 (R3) Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Guidelines
Consultation on proposed commitments in respect of Meta’s use of advertising data
seen at 11:30, 26 May in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Consultation on proposed commitments in respect of Meta’s use of advertising data
Funding boost to services diverting women from a life of crime
seen at 10:44, 26 May in Ministry of Justice - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Funding boost to services diverting women from a life of crime
The NLW and protected characteristics: differences in employment and minimum wage coverage by ethnicity, disability, and gender
seen at 10:40, 26 May in Low Pay Commission (Our copy).

As set out in our previous blog, we recently published two research projects which we commissioned for our 2021 Report, and which use innovative approaches and data sources to shed further light...

A beginners’ guide to using frameworks for school buying
seen at 10:34, 26 May in Buying for Schools (Our copy).

Emily Wignall, Digital Engagement and Information Manager in the DfE’s Schools Commercial Team explains what a framework is and how using one can help your school navigate a legally compliant buying process...

DWP: workforce management information April 2023
seen at 10:32, 26 May in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
DWP: workforce management information April 2023
Pro-innovation Regulation of Technologies Review: Life Sciences and the government response
seen at 10:31, 26 May in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Pro-innovation Regulation of Technologies Review: Life Sciences and the government response
Long-term Investment For Technology and Science (LIFTS) initiative: request for feedback
seen at 10:30, 26 May in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Long-term Investment For Technology and Science (LIFTS) initiative: request for feedback
Government Response to Legal Aid Means Test Review (Lord Bellamy)
seen at 10:02, 26 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

‘Legal aid is fundamental to a fair justice system and underpins the rule of law. It ensures equality of arms, so that people can access justice and enforce their legal rights. Means testing is a crucial...

Local Government Update (Lee Rowley, Member, Ballot Secrecy Bill [HL] Committee)
seen at 10:02, 26 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I would like to update the House on action the Government is taking in relation to two local authorities. In the case of Woking Council, Government is taking decisive action given clear evidence that the best...

Hong Kong Six-monthly Report (James Cleverly)
seen at 10:02, 26 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The latest Six-monthly Report on the implementation of the Sino-British Joint Declaration on Hong Kong was published today. It covers the period from 1 July – 31 December 2022. The report has been placed...

Delivering for Patients (Steve Barclay)
seen at 10:01, 26 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I refer hon. Members to the Oral Statements I will make in the House today, 25 May 2023, on Patient Choice and New Hospitals.

Update on Contingent Liabilities in respect of the compulsory liquidations of UKCloud Ltd and Virtual Infrastructure Group Ltd (Jeremy Quin)
seen at 10:00, 26 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am pleased to report that, following the compulsory liquidations of UKCloud Ltd and Virtual Infrastructure Group Ltd, His Majesty’s Government have successfully enabled the continuity of public services...

Level 3 Qualifications Review Update (Robert Halfon, Member, Lifelong Learning (Higher Education Fee Limits) Bill Committee)
seen at 09:59, 26 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Today I am announcing an update to phase 2 of the Government’s reforms to post-16 qualifications at level 3 in England – removing funding from technical qualifications that overlap with T Levels. ...

Health Transformation Programme update (Tom Pursglove)
seen at 09:58, 26 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I would like to update the House on the outcome of the procurement of new health and disability benefit assessment contracts – the ‘Functional Assessment Services’ contracts – for the ...

Government Response to the Rock Review on Agricultural Tenancies (Mark Spencer)
seen at 09:58, 26 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am repeating the statement made yesterday by my noble friend the Minister, Lord Benyon.

Following the UK Farm to Fork Summit last week, the government has today set out its next steps to support tenant...

‘Untapped potential’ of commercial buildings could revolutionise UK solar power
seen at 09:52, 26 May in News and communications (Our copy).
‘Untapped potential’ of commercial buildings could revolutionise UK solar power
Independent review launched into civil unrest in Leicester
seen at 09:51, 26 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Independent review launched into civil unrest in Leicester
Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Bolivia: Richard Porter
seen at 09:51, 26 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Bolivia: Richard Porter
MHRA announces new recognition routes to facilitate safe access to new medicines with seven international partners
seen at 09:51, 26 May in News and communications (Our copy).
MHRA announces new recognition routes to facilitate safe access to new medicines with seven international partners
New regulatory pathway set to support safe patient access to innovative medical technologies
seen at 09:50, 26 May in News and communications (Our copy).
New regulatory pathway set to support safe patient access to innovative medical technologies
Statement on Local Bus Service Registration in England and Wales - May 2023
seen at 09:49, 26 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Statement on Local Bus Service Registration in England and Wales - May 2023
Urgent action to overhaul HMYOI Cookham Wood
seen at 09:42, 26 May in Ministry of Justice - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Urgent action to overhaul HMYOI Cookham Wood