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31 October 2023

PM call with Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel : 31 October 2023
seen at 20:43, 31 October in News and communications (Our copy).
PM call with Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel : 31 October 2023
PM call with President Abbas of the Palestinian Authority: 31 October 2023
seen at 20:43, 31 October in News and communications (Our copy).
PM call with President Abbas of the Palestinian Authority: 31 October 2023
Shifting policy systems – a framework for what to do and how to do it.
seen at 20:36, 31 October in Policy Lab (Our copy).

Systems change is hard work, and it takes time. The reality is that no single system map or tool is enough to get you from point A to point B, from system now to system next. Over the last year, we have explored...

UK-Bahrain inaugural Strategic Dialogue 2023: joint statement
seen at 18:45, 31 October in News and communications (Our copy).
UK-Bahrain inaugural Strategic Dialogue 2023: joint statement
First Central America Association Ministerial Council held in London
seen at 18:45, 31 October in News and communications (Our copy).
First Central America Association Ministerial Council held in London
Prepare for Storm Ciarán
seen at 18:44, 31 October in News and communications (Our copy).
Prepare for Storm Ciarán
Partnering with the independent sector to help cut waiting lists
seen at 18:43, 31 October in News and communications (Our copy).
Partnering with the independent sector to help cut waiting lists
New emergencies are pushing the limits of an already strained humanitarian system: UK statement at the UN Security Council
seen at 18:43, 31 October in News and communications (Our copy).
New emergencies are pushing the limits of an already strained humanitarian system: UK statement at the UN Security Council
International Alliance on Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict high level meeting: Chair’s statement
seen at 18:30, 31 October in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
International Alliance on Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict high level meeting: Chair’s statement
British Embassy statement on the conclusion of the Electoral Process
seen at 16:44, 31 October in News and communications (Our copy).
British Embassy statement on the conclusion of the Electoral Process
We call on Russia to allow humanitarians to operate safely in Ukraine: UK statement at the UN Security Council
seen at 16:43, 31 October in News and communications (Our copy).
We call on Russia to allow humanitarians to operate safely in Ukraine: UK statement at the UN Security Council
ICIBI 2023 stakeholder engagement survey
seen at 14:54, 31 October in News and communications (Our copy).
ICIBI 2023 stakeholder engagement survey
Seven Commissioners appointed to the Gambling Commission.
seen at 14:52, 31 October in News and communications (Our copy).
Seven Commissioners appointed to the Gambling Commission.
New insurance scheme to facilitate UK business supporting Ukraine
seen at 14:51, 31 October in News and communications (Our copy).
New insurance scheme to facilitate UK business supporting Ukraine
Building Better with Biology: New £500,000 Themed Competition
seen at 14:49, 31 October in News and communications (Our copy).
Building Better with Biology: New £500,000 Themed Competition
AI set to revolutionise military engineering capabilities
seen at 14:48, 31 October in News and communications (Our copy).
AI set to revolutionise military engineering capabilities
Letter from Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner to Hikvision
seen at 14:47, 31 October in News and communications (Our copy).
Letter from Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner to Hikvision
XL Bully type dogs to be banned
seen at 14:46, 31 October in News and communications (Our copy).
XL Bully type dogs to be banned
Martin Boyd announced as Chair of the Leasehold Advisory Service
seen at 14:45, 31 October in News and communications (Our copy).
Martin Boyd announced as Chair of the Leasehold Advisory Service
UK’s Top AI Founders Recommend 4 Impactful Actions for Government
seen at 14:44, 31 October in Tech Nation (Our copy).

The UK has immense opportunity in AI for good – it is time for bold action. AI founders recommend four impactful actions the UK Government should take now.

This is a moment of critical importance, ...

Press release: UK’s leading legal expertise promoted at world’s largest law conference
seen at 14:42, 31 October in Ministry of Justice - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Press release: UK’s leading legal expertise promoted at world’s largest law conference
Guardian article on English flood defences
seen at 14:39, 31 October in Defra in the media (Our copy).

An article published in the Guardian yesterday covered England’s flood defences with analysis of Environment Agency data.

At the end of 2022/23, 95% of Environment Agency-maintained flood assets...

Government launches review to increase fairness in the egg supply chain
seen at 11:52, 31 October in News and communications (Our copy).
Government launches review to increase fairness in the egg supply chain
Thousands of households across Wales to receive £300 Cost of Living Payment from today
seen at 11:51, 31 October in News and communications (Our copy).
Thousands of households across Wales to receive £300 Cost of Living Payment from today
15 years of Op Pangea: over 25 million illegally traded medicines and devices seized in the UK valued at more than £84m
seen at 11:50, 31 October in News and communications (Our copy).
15 years of Op Pangea: over 25 million illegally traded medicines and devices seized in the UK valued at more than £84m

seen at 11:49, 31 October in Healthwatch - Your spotlight on health and social care services (Our copy).
Our response to NHS England's announcement on travel options for people facing long waits for care.
How the Early Career Framework (ECF) is supporting teachers in my school
seen at 11:43, 31 October in Teaching (Our copy).

Emily Clark is the Principal of Edington Victoria Academy in Doncaster. In this blog, she shares her school’s experience of implementing ECF-based induction and how Early Career Teachers (ECTs) have responded...

NIO: Spending Over £25,000, September 2023
seen at 11:35, 31 October in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
NIO: Spending Over £25,000, September 2023
NIO: spending over £500, September 2023
seen at 11:34, 31 October in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
NIO: spending over £500, September 2023
NIO: workforce management information, September 2023
seen at 11:32, 31 October in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
NIO: workforce management information, September 2023
UKEF: gifts and hospitality register, April to June 2023
seen at 11:30, 31 October in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
UKEF: gifts and hospitality register, April to June 2023
Treatment with isotretinoin for patients under 18 must be approved by two prescribers, under new MHRA rules
seen at 10:53, 31 October in News and communications (Our copy).
Treatment with isotretinoin for patients under 18 must be approved by two prescribers, under new MHRA rules
OISC adds further features to online portal.
seen at 10:52, 31 October in News and communications (Our copy).
OISC adds further features to online portal.
Report 13/2023: Serious injury to a passenger alighting from a train at Loughborough Central station
seen at 10:50, 31 October in News and communications (Our copy).
Report 13/2023: Serious injury to a passenger alighting from a train at Loughborough Central station
Beach landing trials help develop future AI capabilities
seen at 10:49, 31 October in News and communications (Our copy).
Beach landing trials help develop future AI capabilities
Exploring and celebrating Studland Bay’s environment
seen at 10:49, 31 October in News and communications (Our copy).
Exploring and celebrating Studland Bay’s environment
Anniversary Statement: Scintex CP301-C1, G-CKCF
seen at 10:48, 31 October in News and communications (Our copy).
Anniversary Statement: Scintex CP301-C1, G-CKCF
Help to Save customers receive £146 million in bonus payments
seen at 10:47, 31 October in News and communications (Our copy).
Help to Save customers receive £146 million in bonus payments
News story: Major nuclear company rebrands as ‘Nuclear Restoration Services’
seen at 10:45, 31 October in Nuclear Decommissioning Authority - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
News story: Major nuclear company rebrands as ‘Nuclear Restoration Services’
MOT Halloween Horror Stories: Night of the Living Tread
seen at 10:40, 31 October in Matters of Testing (Our copy).
Happy Halloween!

Forget the ghosts and ghouls banging on your doors, we’ve got some far scarier tales to share with you from some seriously spooked MOT testers.

When you think you’ve seen it all, we bring...

Stephen Gowland steps down from the Legal Services Board
seen at 10:37, 31 October in The Legal Services Board (Our copy).

The Legal Services Board today (31 October 2023) announced that Stephen Gowland has resigned as a Non-Lay Board Member. The Lord Chancellor has agreed to Mr Gowland’s request to step down immediately. Alan...

Report 13/2023: Serious injury to a passenger alighting from a train at Loughborough Central station
seen at 10:31, 31 October in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Report 13/2023: Serious injury to a passenger alighting from a train at Loughborough Central station
Tegwch a thryloywder mewn contractau yn niwydiant wyau’r DU
seen at 10:31, 31 October in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Tegwch a thryloywder mewn contractau yn niwydiant wyau’r DU
Local Nature Recovery Strategies: coordinating and collaborating on action for nature
seen at 10:30, 31 October in Environment (Our copy).

European Hazel Dormouse

It is widely recognised that England is one of the most nature-depleted countries in the world, ranking in the bottom 10% globally for biodiversity. It has become increasingly clear...

Science and Technology Secretary Michelle Donelan's speech at Guildhall
seen at 09:57, 31 October in News and communications (Our copy).
Science and Technology Secretary Michelle Donelan's speech at Guildhall
The GPA submits planning application for Weather Centre
seen at 09:56, 31 October in News and communications (Our copy).
The GPA submits planning application for Weather Centre
Spooky species lurking on Salisbury Plain Training Area
seen at 09:55, 31 October in News and communications (Our copy).
Spooky species lurking on Salisbury Plain Training Area
Government to deliver 160 community diagnostic centres a year early
seen at 09:54, 31 October in News and communications (Our copy).
Government to deliver 160 community diagnostic centres a year early
Camden Libraries' unique partnership with The British Library
seen at 09:50, 31 October in DCMS Libraries (Our copy).

The British Library is internationally renowned as the UKs national library. Its iconic, imposing Grade 1 listed site at St Pancras is a London landmark welcoming over 1.5 million visitors a year. But as well...

Get involved in tests and trials
seen at 09:44, 31 October in Farming (Our copy).

Participants discuss the Pollardine test and trial.

We're pleased to announce a fourth call for tests and trials to help us test and further develop our environmental land management schemes. 

Through...

HMRC and VOA: workforce management information, September 2023
seen at 09:38, 31 October in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
HMRC and VOA: workforce management information, September 2023
HMRC: spending over £500, September 2023
seen at 09:37, 31 October in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
HMRC: spending over £500, September 2023
HMRC spending over £25,000, September 2023
seen at 09:35, 31 October in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
HMRC spending over £25,000, September 2023
Defra: spending over £25,000, July 2023
seen at 09:32, 31 October in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Defra: spending over £25,000, July 2023
Defra: spending over £500, July 2023
seen at 09:31, 31 October in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Defra: spending over £500, July 2023
Contractual fairness and transparency in the UK egg industry
seen at 09:30, 31 October in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Contractual fairness and transparency in the UK egg industry
New women’s sport investment scheme kicks off first round with seven sports represented
seen at 02:46, 31 October in News and communications (Our copy).
New women’s sport investment scheme kicks off first round with seven sports represented
Britain to be made AI match-fit with £118 million skills package
seen at 02:45, 31 October in News and communications (Our copy).
Britain to be made AI match-fit with £118 million skills package
Online form for coastguard volunteers rolled out nationally
seen at 02:44, 31 October in News and communications (Our copy).
Online form for coastguard volunteers rolled out nationally
Education providers focus tutoring interventions on exam preparation
seen at 02:43, 31 October in News and communications (Our copy).
Education providers focus tutoring interventions on exam preparation
PM continues to support families with cost of living ahead of winter
seen at 02:42, 31 October in News and communications (Our copy).
PM continues to support families with cost of living ahead of winter

seen at 02:41, 31 October in Healthwatch - Your spotlight on health and social care services (Our copy).
Around one in five GP visits are for non-medical problems. Many things that affect our health can’t be treated by doctors or medicine alone. This includes loneliness, money problems, housing, education or employment...

30 October 2023

Our efforts have focussed on the protection of civilians, humanitarian access, and the release of hostages: UK statement at the UN Security Council
seen at 22:42, 30 October in News and communications (Our copy).
Our efforts have focussed on the protection of civilians, humanitarian access, and the release of hostages: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer's speech on Journalism Matters Week
seen at 20:42, 30 October in News and communications (Our copy).
Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer's speech on Journalism Matters Week
Government pledge to help reduce leaseholder insurance premiums
seen at 18:44, 30 October in News and communications (Our copy).
Government pledge to help reduce leaseholder insurance premiums
Home Secretary joins forces with big tech to fight AI child sex abuse images
seen at 18:44, 30 October in News and communications (Our copy).
Home Secretary joins forces with big tech to fight AI child sex abuse images
Home Secretary's speech on tackling AI-generated child sex abuse material
seen at 18:43, 30 October in News and communications (Our copy).
Home Secretary's speech on tackling AI-generated child sex abuse material
Government updates regulations to help deliver Covid & flu jabs
seen at 18:43, 30 October in News and communications (Our copy).
Government updates regulations to help deliver Covid & flu jabs
MHRA to launch the AI-Airlock, a new regulatory sandbox for AI developers
seen at 18:43, 30 October in News and communications (Our copy).
MHRA to launch the AI-Airlock, a new regulatory sandbox for AI developers
AI to speed up lung cancer diagnosis deployed in NHS hospitals
seen at 18:42, 30 October in News and communications (Our copy).
AI to speed up lung cancer diagnosis deployed in NHS hospitals
Tackling child sexual abuse in the age of Artificial Intelligence
seen at 18:30, 30 October in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Tackling child sexual abuse in the age of Artificial Intelligence
Recovered appeal: Woodlands Park Landfill Site, land south of Slough Road, Iver, Buckinghamshire (ref: 3307420 – 30 October 2023)
seen at 16:44, 30 October in News and communications (Our copy).
Recovered appeal: Woodlands Park Landfill Site, land south of Slough Road, Iver, Buckinghamshire (ref: 3307420 – 30 October 2023)
Oflog’s permanent chief executive announced as Josh Goodman
seen at 16:43, 30 October in News and communications (Our copy).
Oflog’s permanent chief executive announced as Josh Goodman
Op-ed: New procurement rules will strengthen our national security
seen at 16:43, 30 October in News and communications (Our copy).
Op-ed: New procurement rules will strengthen our national security
Aid and political solutions are needed to alleviate the humanitarian crisis in Syria: UK statement at the UN Security Council
seen at 16:42, 30 October in News and communications (Our copy).
Aid and political solutions are needed to alleviate the humanitarian crisis in Syria: UK statement at the UN Security Council
UK Minister visits Chile to strengthen collaboration and celebrate 200 years of bilateral relations
seen at 16:42, 30 October in News and communications (Our copy).
UK Minister visits Chile to strengthen collaboration and celebrate 200 years of bilateral relations
Magistrates to be able to record their own verdicts in Single Justice cases
seen at 14:45, 30 October in News and communications (Our copy).
Magistrates to be able to record their own verdicts in Single Justice cases
VICH consultation relating to good manufacturing practice for active pharmaceutical ingredients
seen at 14:44, 30 October in News and communications (Our copy).
VICH consultation relating to good manufacturing practice for active pharmaceutical ingredients
60 Dog Vaccines Seized
seen at 14:44, 30 October in News and communications (Our copy).
60 Dog Vaccines Seized
Switching between digital roles: from Business Analysis to Product
seen at 14:31, 30 October in DLUHC Digital (Our copy).

Hi, I’m Coco. I’m a Senior Product Manager at the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC), currently working in electoral services. I’m only a few weeks into this role, as I’ve just...

Pubs Code and Pubs Code Adjudicator: statutory review, 2019 to 2022
seen at 14:30, 30 October in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Pubs Code and Pubs Code Adjudicator: statutory review, 2019 to 2022
UK supports moratorium on deep sea mining to protect ocean and marine ecosystems
seen at 11:47, 30 October in News and communications (Our copy).
UK supports moratorium on deep sea mining to protect ocean and marine ecosystems
UKHSA announces launch of the Vivaldi social care pilot
seen at 11:46, 30 October in News and communications (Our copy).
UKHSA announces launch of the Vivaldi social care pilot
News story: Marking 20 years of improving standards in security and supporting public safety
seen at 11:36, 30 October in Security Industry Authority - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
News story: Marking 20 years of improving standards in security and supporting public safety
FCDO Services spending over £500, August 2023
seen at 11:31, 30 October in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
FCDO Services spending over £500, August 2023
FCDO Services senior officials’ business expenses and hospitality, July to September 2023
seen at 11:30, 30 October in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
FCDO Services senior officials’ business expenses and hospitality, July to September 2023
Report finds 'worrying vacuum' in surveillance camera plans
seen at 10:44, 30 October in News and communications (Our copy).
Report finds 'worrying vacuum' in surveillance camera plans
New plans to promote media freedom and protect journalists
seen at 10:44, 30 October in News and communications (Our copy).
New plans to promote media freedom and protect journalists
Health Screening module unlocks opportunities and deepens understanding
seen at 10:31, 30 October in UK National Screening Committee (Our copy).

The University of Warwick campus

Warwick Medical School runs the popular master’s level Health Screening module over a week every November.

The collaborative module between the UK National...

Draft regulations: Electronic Sales Suppression
seen at 10:30, 30 October in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Draft regulations: Electronic Sales Suppression
Philanthropic partnership unlocks £32 million for the future of best-in-class UK Biobank
seen at 09:49, 30 October in News and communications (Our copy).
Philanthropic partnership unlocks £32 million for the future of best-in-class UK Biobank
Aviation Council makes progress on futureproofing aviation sector
seen at 09:48, 30 October in News and communications (Our copy).
Aviation Council makes progress on futureproofing aviation sector
Industry Minister makes historic visit to Mongolia to boost UK critical minerals supply chains
seen at 09:48, 30 October in News and communications (Our copy).
Industry Minister makes historic visit to Mongolia to boost UK critical minerals supply chains
Asset resilience, emergency planning and response​: The National Digital Twin Programme (NDTP)
seen at 09:48, 30 October in News and communications (Our copy).
Asset resilience, emergency planning and response​: The National Digital Twin Programme (NDTP)
Energy system: National Digital Twin Programme (NDTP)
seen at 09:47, 30 October in News and communications (Our copy).
Energy system: National Digital Twin Programme (NDTP)
Retrofitting in housing: National Digital Twin Programme (NDTP)
seen at 09:47, 30 October in News and communications (Our copy).
Retrofitting in housing: National Digital Twin Programme (NDTP)
New support for teachers powered by Artificial Intelligence
seen at 09:47, 30 October in News and communications (Our copy).
New support for teachers powered by Artificial Intelligence
Press release: Barrier to employment lifted for thousands of ex-offenders
seen at 09:45, 30 October in Ministry of Justice - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Press release: Barrier to employment lifted for thousands of ex-offenders
Update on plans for the regulation of fiat-backed stablecoins
seen at 09:33, 30 October in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Update on plans for the regulation of fiat-backed stablecoins
Future financial services regulatory regime for cryptoassets
seen at 09:30, 30 October in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Future financial services regulatory regime for cryptoassets

29 October 2023

PM call with Prime Minister Rutte of the Netherlands: 29 October 2023
seen at 21:42, 29 October in News and communications (Our copy).
PM call with Prime Minister Rutte of the Netherlands: 29 October 2023
PM call with President Macron of France: 29 October 2023
seen at 14:42, 29 October in News and communications (Our copy).
PM call with President Macron of France: 29 October 2023
Police urged to double AI-enabled facial recognition searches
seen at 10:43, 29 October in News and communications (Our copy).
Police urged to double AI-enabled facial recognition searches
Letter to police on AI enabled facial recognition searches
seen at 10:43, 29 October in News and communications (Our copy).
Letter to police on AI enabled facial recognition searches
Police use of Facial Recognition: Factsheet
seen at 10:37, 29 October in Home Office in the media (Our copy).
Police use of Facial Recognition: Factsheet
New £100 million fund to capitalise on AI’s game-changing potential in life sciences and healthcare
seen at 09:42, 29 October in News and communications (Our copy).
New £100 million fund to capitalise on AI’s game-changing potential in life sciences and healthcare

28 October 2023

Guidance: Disclosing your criminal record: Guidance for those with offences
seen at 02:41, 28 October in Ministry of Justice - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Guidance: Disclosing your criminal record: Guidance for those with offences
UK-Japan Critical Minerals Memorandum of Cooperation
seen at 02:30, 28 October in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
UK-Japan Critical Minerals Memorandum of Cooperation

27 October 2023

Russia’s sourcing of weapons from sanctioned states poses a serious risk to international peace and security: UK statement at the UN Security Council
seen at 22:43, 27 October in News and communications (Our copy).
Russia’s sourcing of weapons from sanctioned states poses a serious risk to international peace and security: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Condemning Hamas’ terrorism should not be controversial: UK at the UN General Assembly
seen at 22:43, 27 October in News and communications (Our copy).
Condemning Hamas’ terrorism should not be controversial: UK at the UN General Assembly
Judicial Office Business Plan 2023/24 published
seen at 20:40, 27 October in Courts and Tribunals Judiciary (Our copy).

The annual Judicial Office Business Plan 2023/24 is now ready to view, setting out important priorities for the year ahead. It can be read below.

The post Judicial Office Business Plan 2023/24 published...

Uganda terror attack: compensation for victims
seen at 18:51, 27 October in News and communications (Our copy).
Uganda terror attack: compensation for victims
Committee on Standards in Public Life - Lobbying Seminar, Summary Note
seen at 18:50, 27 October in News and communications (Our copy).
Committee on Standards in Public Life - Lobbying Seminar, Summary Note
Japan opens doors to British cooked poultry meat
seen at 18:49, 27 October in News and communications (Our copy).
Japan opens doors to British cooked poultry meat
Hope and humanity must win out against the scourge of aggression and terrorism: Lord Ahmad statement at the UN General Assembly
seen at 18:47, 27 October in News and communications (Our copy).
Hope and humanity must win out against the scourge of aggression and terrorism: Lord Ahmad statement at the UN General Assembly
Leveraging generative AI in our work
seen at 18:44, 27 October in Actuaries in government (Our copy).

Recent advances in artificial intelligence (AI) technology are leading to benefits across various industries.

It is important for the Government Actuary’s Department (GAD) to capitalise on the enormous...

Government response to EFRA Committee report on species reintroduction published
seen at 18:40, 27 October in Defra in the media (Our copy).

This morning, the EFRA Committee published the government’s response to its report on species reintroduction.  The response was covered online by the BBC and on broadcast by Times Radio.

International Alliance statement of solidarity with survivors of conflict-related sexual violence
seen at 18:30, 27 October in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
International Alliance statement of solidarity with survivors of conflict-related sexual violence
Overwhelming support for Online Safety Act as rules making UK the safest place in the world to be online become law 
seen at 16:50, 27 October in News and communications (Our copy).
Overwhelming support for Online Safety Act as rules making UK the safest place in the world to be online become law 
UK drives new international rules to claw back ill-gotten gains
seen at 16:47, 27 October in News and communications (Our copy).
UK drives new international rules to claw back ill-gotten gains
GAD attends key summit
seen at 16:45, 27 October in News and communications (Our copy).
GAD attends key summit
From crafting mosaics to creating better futures
seen at 16:35, 27 October in Working in the Prison and Probation Service (Our copy).

From crafting mosaics to creating better futures 

Being in the Civil Service for 15 years, Maira didn’t quite start her journey like most do. It was her love for mosaics which created her destiny in the...

Local partnership and MMO join forces to preserve Studland Bay’s precious seagrass habitats
seen at 14:53, 27 October in News and communications (Our copy).
Local partnership and MMO join forces to preserve Studland Bay’s precious seagrass habitats
UK funds Darwin Initiative Innovation Project in Belize
seen at 14:52, 27 October in News and communications (Our copy).
UK funds Darwin Initiative Innovation Project in Belize
Small businesses to benefit from one of the largest shake ups to procurement regulations in UK history
seen at 14:51, 27 October in News and communications (Our copy).
Small businesses to benefit from one of the largest shake ups to procurement regulations in UK history
OPSS highlights unsafe Halloween products
seen at 14:50, 27 October in News and communications (Our copy).
OPSS highlights unsafe Halloween products
Russia’s continued disregard for human life cannot, and will not, be overlooked: UK statement to the OSCE
seen at 14:49, 27 October in News and communications (Our copy).
Russia’s continued disregard for human life cannot, and will not, be overlooked: UK statement to the OSCE
News story: More than £5 billion in student finance payments made at the start of academic year
seen at 14:47, 27 October in Student Loans Company - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
News story: More than £5 billion in student finance payments made at the start of academic year

seen at 14:46, 27 October in Healthwatch - Your spotlight on health and social care services (Our copy).
With more and more appointments happening online, we've put together some tips on how to get the most out of the virtual health and care appointments both for patients and health and care professionals.
CMA: senior officials' business expenses, Q1 2023 to 2024
seen at 14:35, 27 October in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
CMA: senior officials' business expenses, Q1 2023 to 2024
Vehicle operators who committed road safety offences in 2022
seen at 14:34, 27 October in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Vehicle operators who committed road safety offences in 2022
DHSC: spending over £25,000, August 2023
seen at 14:33, 27 October in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
DHSC: spending over £25,000, August 2023
DHSC: spending over £500, August 2023
seen at 14:32, 27 October in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
DHSC: spending over £500, August 2023
Request for information on substances proposed as persistent organic pollutants (POPs) 2023
seen at 14:31, 27 October in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Request for information on substances proposed as persistent organic pollutants (POPs) 2023
Council tax valuation of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs)
seen at 14:30, 27 October in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Council tax valuation of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs)
Draft affirmative coming for Plant Health etc. (Miscellaneous Fees) (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2023
seen at 11:51, 27 October in Statutory Instruments (Our copy).
Draft affirmative coming for Plant Health etc. (Miscellaneous Fees) (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2023. See other results for details.
Troika Joint Statement on restoring Sudan's Democratic Transition
seen at 11:46, 27 October in News and communications (Our copy).
Troika Joint Statement on restoring Sudan's Democratic Transition
PM call with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine : 27 October 2023
seen at 11:45, 27 October in News and communications (Our copy).
PM call with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine : 27 October 2023
Wiltshire and Dorset groundwater flooding roadshow
seen at 11:45, 27 October in News and communications (Our copy).
Wiltshire and Dorset groundwater flooding roadshow
Calling all GSE Deep Specialists – Opportunity to join the Learning and Development Forum
seen at 11:40, 27 October in Government Science and Engineering (Our copy).
Calling all GSE Deep Specialists – Opportunity to join the Learning and Development Forum
Blog by Elisabeth Davies, Chair of the OLC
seen at 11:37, 27 October in Legal Ombudsman (Our copy).
Chair of the OLC, Elisabeth Davies, discusses the eight-week consultation on the draft 2024-27 Strategy and 2024/25 Business Plan and Budget.
Consultation on draft 2024-27 Strategy and 2024/25 Business Plan
seen at 11:37, 27 October in Legal Ombudsman (Our copy).
Consultation on draft 2024-27 Strategy and 2024/25 Business Plan
CMA: spending over £500, August 2023
seen at 11:32, 27 October in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
CMA: spending over £500, August 2023
CMA: spending over £25,000, August 2023
seen at 11:32, 27 October in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
CMA: spending over £25,000, August 2023
CMA: spending over £25,000, September 2023
seen at 11:32, 27 October in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
CMA: spending over £25,000, September 2023
CMA: spending over £500, September 2023
seen at 11:32, 27 October in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
CMA: spending over £500, September 2023
UK-Bulgaria strategic partnership: joint declaration
seen at 11:31, 27 October in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
UK-Bulgaria strategic partnership: joint declaration
UK Low Carbon Hydrogen Certification Scheme
seen at 11:30, 27 October in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
UK Low Carbon Hydrogen Certification Scheme
Leading frontier AI companies publish safety policies
seen at 10:44, 27 October in News and communications (Our copy).
Leading frontier AI companies publish safety policies
Appointments to the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission
seen at 10:44, 27 October in News and communications (Our copy).
Appointments to the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission
Spelthorne Borough Council: Local Plan Intervention letter
seen at 10:44, 27 October in News and communications (Our copy).
Spelthorne Borough Council: Local Plan Intervention letter
DCMS: spending over £500, September 2023
seen at 10:31, 27 October in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
DCMS: spending over £500, September 2023
CMA: workforce management information August 2023
seen at 10:31, 27 October in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
CMA: workforce management information August 2023
Index for exempted dogs - FOI2023/19072
seen at 10:30, 27 October in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Index for exempted dogs - FOI2023/19072
Levels of statutory fee recovery on Bankruptcies and Compulsory Liquidations, 2017/18 to 2021/22
seen at 10:30, 27 October in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Levels of statutory fee recovery on Bankruptcies and Compulsory Liquidations, 2017/18 to 2021/22
Transport Update (Baroness Vere of Norbiton)
seen at 09:54, 27 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am making this statement to fulfil obligations relating to the implementation of amendments to international merchant shipping requirements into UK domestic law. Where amendments to international instruments...

Motoring Executive Agency Business Plans for 2023-24 (Richard Holden, Member, Seafarers' Wages Bill [HL] Committee)
seen at 09:53, 27 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am pleased to announce that shortly following prorogation we will publish the the 2023-24 business plans for the Department for Transport’s Motoring Agencies - the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (...

Working Arrangements in Local Government (Lee Rowley, Member, Ballot Secrecy Bill [HL] Committee)
seen at 09:53, 27 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I would like to update the House on the government’s position regarding the small number of councils currently experimenting, or proposing to experiment, with the use of four-day working weeks within local...

Reserves Roadmap (Andrew Murrison, Member, Veterans Advisory and Pensions Committees Bill)
seen at 09:53, 27 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I would like to inform the House of the approach the Ministry of Defence is taking to modernise and transform the Reserve Forces.

Earlier this Summer, the Ministry of Defence published the Defence...

Counter-Terrorism Disruptive Powers Report 2022 (Suella Braverman)
seen at 09:52, 27 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I have today laid before both Houses the Counter-Terrorism Disruptive Powers Report 2022 (CP 954). Copies of the Report will be made available in the Vote Office and online on GOV.UK.

It is important...

Supporting Our Veterans: A Consultation (Johnny Mercer)
seen at 09:52, 27 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Since publishing the Strategy for our Veterans in 2018, the Government has made significant progress towards achieving our goal - to make the UK the best place in the world to be a veteran.

Through actions...

Andrew Malkinson Inquiry Announcement (Alex Chalk)
seen at 09:51, 27 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

In August 2023, I announced that the Ministry of Justice would establish a non-statutory independent inquiry into the issues raised by the miscarriage of justice suffered by Andrew Malkinson. Mr Malkinson deserves...

Personal Independence Payment (PIP) Update (Tom Pursglove)
seen at 09:51, 27 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I would like to update the House on the department’s progress in making backdated payments to Personal Independence Payment claimants who are benefitting from the MM Supreme Court judgment.

The MM...

South China Sea conference 2023: speech by the UK Minister for the Indo-Pacific
seen at 09:46, 27 October in News and communications (Our copy).
South China Sea conference 2023: speech by the UK Minister for the Indo-Pacific
Strategic Command Operational Honours and Awards List 2023
seen at 09:46, 27 October in News and communications (Our copy).
Strategic Command Operational Honours and Awards List 2023
Meet the 2023 Rising Stars Regional Winners
seen at 09:45, 27 October in Tech Nation (Our copy).

Tech Nation is delighted to announce the 33 Regional Winners in the fifth iteration of our early stage scaleup competition, Rising Stars.

These companies representing the brightest of UK tech with the ...

What does the future of your workplace look like?
seen at 09:45, 27 October in Tech Nation (Our copy).

This article was sponsored by JLL

Workplaces are changing and so are employee expectations; we take a look at what needs to be considered when preparing your business for the future.

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15 UK tech scaleups join Tech Nation’s US Growth Workshop 4.0
seen at 09:45, 27 October in Tech Nation (Our copy).

This week our fourth cohort of UK tech scaleups will be joining the Tech Nation US Growth Workshop.

International expansion has been identified as one of the largest scaling challenges by UK scaleups, ...

Meet our 20 Rising Stars 5.0 Finalists
seen at 09:45, 27 October in Tech Nation (Our copy).

Tech Nation is delighted to announce the 20 Finalists in the fifth iteration of our early stage scaleup competition, Rising Stars.

These remarkable companies representing the brightest of UK tech...

Tech Nation enters talks with Founders Forum 
seen at 09:45, 27 October in Tech Nation (Our copy).

In January, Tech Nation announced it would cease operations in its current form,  following the award of its core government grant funding to Barclays Bank, ending a decade of work as the UK’s growth platform...

The best early stage tech startups from across the UK revealed in Tech Nation’s final Rising Stars competition
seen at 09:45, 27 October in Tech Nation (Our copy).
This year’s Rising Stars 5.0 winners are Purrmetrix, digiLab, VidiVet, Trumpet, Augnet, Stratigens, BioLedger, IncluTech, OneShot AI and JUST: Access...
Founders Forum Group acquires Tech Nation
seen at 09:45, 27 October in Tech Nation (Our copy).

Founders Forum Group (FF Group), a global community and group of businesses supporting entrepreneurs at every stage of their journeys, has formally acquired Tech Nation. 

The transfer will see FF Group...

Robotics automation: Is it like having a little R2-D2 processing work for us?
seen at 09:42, 27 October in Defra digital, data and technology (Our copy).

Linda Williams from the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) explains how harnessing the benefits of robotics automation is making a real difference for her and her colleagues.

Hello, my name’...

Before and after school childcare: Everything you need to know about wraparound care
seen at 09:33, 27 October in The Education Hub (Our copy).

We’re supporting working families through the UK government’s biggest ever investment in childcare, to make it more affordable, available and flexible.

As part of this announcement, we’re expanding...

UKEF: spend over £25,000, September 2023
seen at 09:32, 27 October in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
UKEF: spend over &pound;25,000, September 2023
HMRC officials' meetings with tobacco stakeholders, July to September 2023
seen at 09:31, 27 October in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
HMRC officials' meetings with tobacco stakeholders, July to September 2023
Emerging processes for frontier AI safety
seen at 09:30, 27 October in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Emerging processes for frontier AI safety
Government urges jobseekers to consider careers in “booming” beauty industry
seen at 02:44, 27 October in News and communications (Our copy).
Government urges jobseekers to consider careers in “booming” beauty industry
Volunteering boost for charities, libraries and museums
seen at 02:44, 27 October in News and communications (Our copy).
Volunteering boost for charities, libraries and museums
Investment in childcare boosted by new resources and online tools
seen at 02:42, 27 October in News and communications (Our copy).
Investment in childcare boosted by new resources and online tools
Operational Honours and Awards List October 2023
seen at 02:42, 27 October in News and communications (Our copy).
Operational Honours and Awards List October 2023

26 October 2023

The biodiversity gain plan: draft template and guidance
seen at 22:30, 26 October in Environment (Our copy).

Aerial landscape view of homes on an English housing estate. Source: Getty

Calling all developers and local authorities: following testing with stakeholders, we are pleased to share the draft biodiversity...

New laws to speed up planning, build homes and level up 
seen at 18:56, 26 October in News and communications (Our copy).
New laws to speed up planning, build homes and level up 
We urge the Security Council to renew the mandate for the UN Mission in the Central African Republic: UK statement at the UN Security Council.
seen at 18:56, 26 October in News and communications (Our copy).
We urge the Security Council to renew the mandate for the UN Mission in the Central African Republic: UK statement at the UN Security Council.
MHRA warns of unsafe fake weight loss pens
seen at 18:55, 26 October in News and communications (Our copy).
MHRA warns of unsafe fake weight loss pens
Defence Secretary travels to Middle East on regional security mission
seen at 18:55, 26 October in News and communications (Our copy).
Defence Secretary travels to Middle East on regional security mission
Defra's annual report and accounts 2022 to 2023
seen at 18:31, 26 October in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Defra's annual report and accounts 2022 to 2023
Government response to the Climate Change Committee 2023 adaptation progress report
seen at 18:30, 26 October in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Government response to the Climate Change Committee 2023 adaptation progress report
Robust new laws to fight corruption, money laundering and fraud
seen at 16:47, 26 October in News and communications (Our copy).
Robust new laws to fight corruption, money laundering and fraud
Graves of Two Glasgow Soldiers Identified In Belgium
seen at 16:47, 26 October in News and communications (Our copy).
Graves of Two Glasgow Soldiers Identified In Belgium
DASA-funded innovators take centre stage at DSEI
seen at 16:45, 26 October in News and communications (Our copy).
DASA-funded innovators take centre stage at DSEI
Government calls time on councils running four-day weeks
seen at 16:44, 26 October in News and communications (Our copy).
Government calls time on councils running four-day weeks
Office for Local Government: next steps and new draft metrics
seen at 16:44, 26 October in News and communications (Our copy).
Office for Local Government: next steps and new draft metrics
Graves of two Glasgow soldiers rediscovered in Belgium
seen at 16:43, 26 October in News and communications (Our copy).
Graves of two Glasgow soldiers rediscovered in Belgium
Windrush Schemes Factsheet – September 2023
seen at 16:38, 26 October in Home Office in the media (Our copy).
Windrush Schemes Factsheet – September 2023
Sharing the work of the Court of Protection
seen at 16:38, 26 October in Inside HMCTS (Our copy).

I’ve been working at the Court of Protection for 19 years and feel privileged to work with judges who make important decisions about financial and welfare issues for vulnerable people in our communities. It’s...

DVSA FOI disclosure log, January 2023
seen at 16:30, 26 October in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
DVSA FOI disclosure log, January 2023
Amendments to international merchant shipping requirements implemented into UK domestic law
seen at 15:15, 26 October in News and communications (Our copy).
Amendments to international merchant shipping requirements implemented into UK domestic law
Secretary of State announces appointment of a new Chair and Members to the Board of National Museums Northern Ireland
seen at 15:15, 26 October in News and communications (Our copy).
Secretary of State announces appointment of a new Chair and Members to the Board of National Museums Northern Ireland
Pioneering river restoration project completed on military land in Wiltshire
seen at 15:14, 26 October in News and communications (Our copy).
Pioneering river restoration project completed on military land in Wiltshire