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12 December 2023

British Government announces winners of 2024 Marshall Scholarships – Largest class in 70-year history; 11 students with ties to the New York region among winners.
seen at 21:42, 12 December in News and communications (Our copy).
British Government announces winners of 2024 Marshall Scholarships – Largest class in 70-year history; 11 students with ties to the New York region among winners.
Exports Minister fuels energy exports in trade mission to Chile
seen at 20:42, 12 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Exports Minister fuels energy exports in trade mission to Chile
Appointment of a new Lord Justice of Appeal: 12 December 2023
seen at 18:44, 12 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Appointment of a new Lord Justice of Appeal: 12 December 2023
Sovereign Base Areas Specialised Committee meeting, 12 December 2023: joint statement
seen at 18:44, 12 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Sovereign Base Areas Specialised Committee meeting, 12 December 2023: joint statement
Independent review provides recommendations for the management of protected sites on Dartmoor
seen at 18:43, 12 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Independent review provides recommendations for the management of protected sites on Dartmoor
The International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals has an important role in delivering justice: UK statement at the UN Security Council
seen at 18:43, 12 December in News and communications (Our copy).
The International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals has an important role in delivering justice: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Thousands of illegal wildlife products seized by Border Force
seen at 18:42, 12 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Thousands of illegal wildlife products seized by Border Force
Council for Science and Technology: meeting summary, September 2023
seen at 18:30, 12 December in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Council for Science and Technology: meeting summary, September 2023
Algiers Agreement Anniversary: UK statement, December 2023
seen at 16:43, 12 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Algiers Agreement Anniversary: UK statement, December 2023
The British High Commission donates ambulances to the Ghana Armed Forces
seen at 16:43, 12 December in News and communications (Our copy).
The British High Commission donates ambulances to the Ghana Armed Forces
Windrush Schemes Factsheet – October 2023
seen at 16:37, 12 December in Home Office in the media (Our copy).
Windrush Schemes Factsheet – October 2023
Security operatives guarding ULEZ mobile camera vans
seen at 16:30, 12 December in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Security operatives guarding ULEZ mobile camera vans
Places for Growth Relocations Data 2020-2023
seen at 16:30, 12 December in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Places for Growth Relocations Data 2020-2023
Places for Growth Data Tables 2020-2023
seen at 16:30, 12 December in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Places for Growth Data Tables 2020-2023
Draft affirmative coming for Representation of the People (Postal and Proxy Voting etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2024
seen at 14:55, 12 December in Statutory Instruments (Our copy).
Draft affirmative coming for Representation of the People (Postal and Proxy Voting etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2024. See other results for details.
Draft affirmative coming for Combined Authorities (Mayors) Filling of Vacancies Order 2017 (Amendment) Regulations 2024
seen at 14:55, 12 December in Statutory Instruments (Our copy).
Draft affirmative coming for Combined Authorities (Mayors) Filling of Vacancies Order 2017 (Amendment) Regulations 2024. See other results for details.
Draft affirmative coming for Local Government Finance Act 1988 (Prescription of Non-Domestic Rating Multipliers) (England) Regulations 2023
seen at 14:55, 12 December in Statutory Instruments (Our copy).
Draft affirmative coming for Local Government Finance Act 1988 (Prescription of Non-Domestic Rating Multipliers) (England) Regulations 2023. See other results for details.
Draft affirmative coming for Post Office Network Subsidy Scheme (Amendment) Order 2024
seen at 14:55, 12 December in Statutory Instruments (Our copy).
Draft affirmative coming for Post Office Network Subsidy Scheme (Amendment) Order 2024. See other results for details.
Draft affirmative coming for Carer’s Leave Regulations 2024
seen at 14:55, 12 December in Statutory Instruments (Our copy).
Draft affirmative coming for Carer’s Leave Regulations 2024. See other results for details.
Draft affirmative coming for Combined Authorities (Mayoral Elections) Order 2017 (Amendment) Regulations 2024
seen at 14:55, 12 December in Statutory Instruments (Our copy).
Draft affirmative coming for Combined Authorities (Mayoral Elections) Order 2017 (Amendment) Regulations 2024. See other results for details.
Draft affirmative coming for Maternity Leave, Adoption Leave and Shared Parental Leave (Amendment) Regulations 2024
seen at 14:55, 12 December in Statutory Instruments (Our copy).
Draft affirmative coming for Maternity Leave, Adoption Leave and Shared Parental Leave (Amendment) Regulations 2024. See other results for details.
Secretary of State announces appointment of Chair and two Members to the Board of the Northern Ireland Fishery Harbour Authority (NIFHA) 
seen at 14:50, 12 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Secretary of State announces appointment of Chair and two Members to the Board of the Northern Ireland Fishery Harbour Authority (NIFHA) 
Secretary of State announces appointment of three members to the Board of Tourism Northern Ireland.
seen at 14:50, 12 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Secretary of State announces appointment of three members to the Board of Tourism Northern Ireland.
Minister fuels energy exports in trade mission to Chile
seen at 14:50, 12 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Minister fuels energy exports in trade mission to Chile
Reserves and cadets to benefit from new Hard FM arrangements
seen at 14:50, 12 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Reserves and cadets to benefit from new Hard FM arrangements
UK commits to enhanced training offer for UN peacekeepers
seen at 14:50, 12 December in News and communications (Our copy).
UK commits to enhanced training offer for UN peacekeepers
RPC stakeholder event
seen at 14:50, 12 December in News and communications (Our copy).
RPC stakeholder event
Hard Facilities Management services for the Volunteer Estate to be delivered by the MOD Built Estate contracts
seen at 14:49, 12 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Hard Facilities Management services for the Volunteer Estate to be delivered by the MOD Built Estate contracts
What is the Box Encapsulation Plant Product Store and Direct Import Facility?
seen at 14:49, 12 December in News and communications (Our copy).
What is the Box Encapsulation Plant Product Store and Direct Import Facility?
What is the Magnox Swarf Storage Silo?
seen at 14:49, 12 December in News and communications (Our copy).
What is the Magnox Swarf Storage Silo?
Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry documents
seen at 14:49, 12 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry documents
Prosecuting authorities and SCCRC documents
seen at 14:49, 12 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Prosecuting authorities and SCCRC documents
Criminal Cases Review Commission documents
seen at 14:49, 12 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Criminal Cases Review Commission documents
Council Tax information letter 5/2023: Council tax rebate reconciliation update
seen at 14:48, 12 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Council Tax information letter 5/2023: Council tax rebate reconciliation update
Works to start on major £1 billion transformation of Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet route
seen at 14:48, 12 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Works to start on major £1 billion transformation of Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet route
Guidance: Remote Monitoring of Sensitive Sites Phase 2: Security & Resilience
seen at 14:46, 12 December in Nuclear Decommissioning Authority - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Guidance: Remote Monitoring of Sensitive Sites Phase 2: Security & Resilience
News story: £1.5 million competition seeks innovations to remotely monitor sensitive sites
seen at 14:45, 12 December in Nuclear Decommissioning Authority - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
News story: £1.5 million competition seeks innovations to remotely monitor sensitive sites
Secondment opportunities for competition and consumer lawyers
seen at 14:42, 12 December in Competition and Markets Authority (Our copy).

We are launching a new round of secondment opportunities for lawyers, to start on 18 March 2024.

Since its launch in June 2018, over 50 secondees from over 20 law firms have taken part in the programme...

Supporting students to understand the justice system
seen at 14:39, 12 December in Inside HMCTS (Our copy).

Earlier this year, I had the pleasure of organising a work shadowing and mentoring programme for law students from the University of West London. 

The scheme gave students the opportunity to spend a week...

Chief executive's stakeholder message - Supporting innovation
seen at 14:37, 12 December in Food Standards Agency (Our copy).

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One of the FSA’s guiding principles from our 2022 strategy is that we “anticipate change and respond quickly to fast-moving developments in the food sector”. 

Since...

Legal Services Board consults on plan to strengthen regulatory oversight and consumer-focused regulation
seen at 14:36, 12 December in The Legal Services Board (Our copy).

The Legal Services Board (LSB) has today launched a consultation on its draft business plan and budget for 2024/25 focused on ensuring regulation continues to play its part in delivering a legal services market...

Health Effects of Climate Change: the health threat from vector-borne diseases
seen at 14:32, 12 December in UK Health Security Agency (Our copy).

Vector-borne diseases – illnesses that can be transmitted to humans by other living organisms such as mosquitoes and ticks – account for more than 17% of all infectious disease and cause more than 700...

DESNZ: workforce management information, October 2023
seen at 14:31, 12 December in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
DESNZ: workforce management information, October 2023
DSIT: workforce management information, October 2023
seen at 14:31, 12 December in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
DSIT: workforce management information, October 2023
Money spent by the SIA on prosecution cases in the last 5 years
seen at 14:31, 12 December in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Money spent by the SIA on prosecution cases in the last 5 years
Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill: impact assessments
seen at 14:31, 12 December in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill: impact assessments
Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill: policy statement
seen at 14:30, 12 December in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill: policy statement
News story: Plan to move government roles out of Westminster brought forward and new headquarters unveiled
seen at 11:41, 12 December in Ministry of Justice - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
News story: Plan to move government roles out of Westminster brought forward and new headquarters unveiled
Details of a specific SIA licence suspension
seen at 11:30, 12 December in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Details of a specific SIA licence suspension
Health and social care statistical outputs
seen at 11:30, 12 December in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Health and social care statistical outputs
Advancing the South Africa Just Energy Transition Partnership
seen at 10:46, 12 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Advancing the South Africa Just Energy Transition Partnership
Defence Secretary Grant Shapps announces further maritime support to the Ukrainian Navy
seen at 10:46, 12 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Defence Secretary Grant Shapps announces further maritime support to the Ukrainian Navy
CMA response to funeral director licensing scheme for Scotland consultation
seen at 10:46, 12 December in News and communications (Our copy).
CMA response to funeral director licensing scheme for Scotland consultation
£80m to regenerate brownfield land and build thousands of homes
seen at 10:45, 12 December in News and communications (Our copy).
£80m to regenerate brownfield land and build thousands of homes
GSE Leadership Values Toolkit
seen at 10:40, 12 December in Government Science and Engineering (Our copy).
GSE Leadership Values Toolkit
30 by 30: a boost for nature recovery
seen at 10:38, 12 December in Natural England (Our copy).

Image: Peter Roworth, Saltfleetby Theddlethorpe Dunes NNR

Written by James Markwick Principal Adviser, Biodiversity Policy 

After a year of extreme weather events in which many climate records were broken...

New area added to licensing scheme to protect great crested newts and promote sustainable development
seen at 10:38, 12 December in Natural England (Our copy).

Restored Pond in Hertfordshire (Image courtesy of FWAG East Consultancy Ltd.)

Natural England has launched a new licensing scheme in Hertfordshire to help conserve local populations of great crested newts...

Security companies using self-employed security officers
seen at 10:31, 12 December in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Security companies using self-employed security officers
Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) proposed amendments
seen at 10:30, 12 December in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) proposed amendments
Project Simplify: Keeping it simple
seen at 10:30, 12 December in A Modern Civil Service (Our copy).

Project Simplify supports an Innovative Civil Service which is focused on rewarding and encouraging our staff to find innovative solutions to problems in order to deliver better outcomes for the public...

The regulation of anaesthesia associates (AAs) and physician associates (PAs) (Andrew Stephenson)
seen at 09:52, 12 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Today I am pleased to announce that we published the response to the Government’s consultation on the legislation that will empower the General Medical Council (GMC) to regulate anaesthesia associate and...

Maritime Capability Coalition Launch (Grant Shapps)
seen at 09:51, 12 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am pleased to inform the House of the UK’s launch of the Maritime Capability Coalition (MCC), alongside Norway, which represents a step change in the UK’s support for Ukraine in both defending against...

Response to the Independent Review of UK Government Welfare Services for Veterans (Andrew Murrison, Member, Veterans Advisory and Pensions Committees Bill)
seen at 09:51, 12 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The following joint statement is released on behalf of the Rt Hon. Dr Andrew Murrison MP, Minister for Defence People and Families and Rt Hon. Johnny Mercer MP, Minister for Veterans’ Affairs.

We ...

Commencement of Safe Access Zones in England and Wales (James Cleverly)
seen at 09:51, 12 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

People in this country have a wide range of views on abortion. All viewpoints are legal to hold, and it is important that, as a nation, we are tolerant and respectful of others’ viewpoints. Indeed, it is...

Trade Sanctions Implementation Update (Nusrat Ghani)
seen at 09:50, 12 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Government is announcing today that it will create a new unit - the Office of Trade Sanctions Implementation - within the Department for Business and Trade to improve the implementation and enforcement of...

Outcome of the Judicial Review challenging the use of Section 35 of the Scotland Act 1998 with regard to the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill (Alister Jack)
seen at 09:50, 12 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I welcome the Court’s judgment, which upholds my decision to prevent the Scottish Government’s gender recognition legislation from becoming law. The Outer House of the Court of Session issued its ...

Manchester momentum: Science and tech department officially launches new second home in Salford
seen at 09:45, 12 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Manchester momentum: Science and tech department officially launches new second home in Salford
Unilever’s ‘green’ claims come under CMA microscope
seen at 09:45, 12 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Unilever’s ‘green’ claims come under CMA microscope
General Sir Roly Walker appointed new Chief of the General Staff
seen at 09:44, 12 December in News and communications (Our copy).
General Sir Roly Walker appointed new Chief of the General Staff
Girdling at Bullens Wood – a management technique to thin trees
seen at 09:42, 12 December in Forestry Commission (Our copy).

Hugh Dorrington, one of the Forestry Commission’s Woodland Ambassadors, has been involved in tree supply and woodland planting since 1980. He is the owner of the tree nursery Aveland Trees and has...

Unlimited financial penalties for environmental offences will mean “polluters always pay.”
seen at 09:40, 12 December in Defra in the media (Our copy).

There has been national and regional coverage on our proactive announcement about changes to Variable Monetary Penalties (VMPs). These are civil sanctions issued by the Environment Agency to companies...

COP28: Government confirms Supermarket essentials will no longer be linked to illegal deforestation
seen at 09:40, 12 December in Defra in the media (Our copy).

There has been national coverage of ‘Nature Day’ at COP28 in Dubai, at which Environment Secretary Steve Barclay set out his priorities for forests, food and nature.

This included further action...

Testing our approach to faster, sustainable services
seen at 09:38, 12 December in HM Land Registry (Our copy).

Lidiia/Shutterstock.com

As mentioned in our recent blogs, about what we’re doing to reduce our processing times and our plans for the future, we are exploring every avenue to improve our ...

Apply now for grant to support private investment in nature
seen at 09:34, 12 December in Farming (Our copy).

Credit: Odd Wellies

At the end of November, we shared details of a grant designed to help farmers attract private investment into nature. 

We said we’d blog again when it was time ...

GMP & GDP Certificates: Validity Period Extended
seen at 02:37, 12 December in MHRA Inspectorate (Our copy).

Following the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency declared by WHO in May 2023[1], on-site GMP and GDP inspections were restarted after being postponed or carried out remotely during the pandemic...