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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 £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).
£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
How can digital technologies support care?
seen at 09:37, 26 May in Social care (Our copy).

"... often the same technologies and gadgets we use at home can also be used to support how we care for people." [Image created by freepik.com]

It's not unusual...

Most of us now use digital technology...

Universal Credit Local Housing Allowance rates: 2023 to 2024
seen at 09:30, 26 May in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Universal Credit Local Housing Allowance rates: 2023 to 2024
World first as UK hosts inaugural AUKUS AI and autonomy trial
seen at 02:44, 26 May in News and communications (Our copy).
World first as UK hosts inaugural AUKUS AI and autonomy trial
Near elimination of biodegradable waste to landfill
seen at 02:30, 26 May in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Near elimination of biodegradable waste to landfill