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29 February 2024

Dragons' Den IP Blog - Series 21 Episode 9
seen at 22:39, 29 February in Dragons' Den: the Intellectual Property blog (Our copy).

Having just watched the latest episode of Dragons’ Den, it’s clear that innovation is still strong in the UK, with many keen entrepreneurs pitching their ideas to the Dragons and looking for investment. The pitches...

UK Statement at Conference on Disarmament: High-level Segment
seen at 19:02, 29 February in News and communications (Our copy).
UK Statement at Conference on Disarmament: High-level Segment
Response to an inspection of Border Force firearms practice
seen at 18:46, 29 February in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Response to an inspection of Border Force firearms practice
Response to a report on the use of hotels for housing unaccompanied asylum seeking children
seen at 18:44, 29 February in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Response to a report on the use of hotels for housing unaccompanied asylum seeking children
Response to an inspection of illegal working enforcement
seen at 18:44, 29 February in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Response to an inspection of illegal working enforcement
Response to a report on country of origin information: Albania and Pakistan
seen at 18:43, 29 February in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Response to a report on country of origin information: Albania and Pakistan
DHSC evidence for the NHSPRB: pay round 2024 to 2025
seen at 18:42, 29 February in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
DHSC evidence for the NHSPRB: pay round 2024 to 2025
DHSC evidence for the DDRB: pay round 2024 to 2025
seen at 18:37, 29 February in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
DHSC evidence for the DDRB: pay round 2024 to 2025
Supplementary evidence to pay review bodies: hospital and community health sector, 2024
seen at 18:35, 29 February in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Supplementary evidence to pay review bodies: hospital and community health sector, 2024
DHSC evidence for the SSRB: pay round 2024 to 2025
seen at 18:33, 29 February in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
DHSC evidence for the SSRB: pay round 2024 to 2025
Evidence to the STRB: 2024 pay award for teachers and leaders
seen at 18:31, 29 February in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Evidence to the STRB: 2024 pay award for teachers and leaders
Home Office evidence to the Police Remuneration Review Body, 2024 to 2025
seen at 18:31, 29 February in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Home Office evidence to the Police Remuneration Review Body, 2024 to 2025
Home Office evidence to the Senior Salaries Review Body, 2024 to 2025
seen at 18:30, 29 February in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Home Office evidence to the Senior Salaries Review Body, 2024 to 2025
Deputy Prime Minister speech on AI for Public Good
seen at 17:51, 29 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Deputy Prime Minister speech on AI for Public Good
Vacancy: AAIB Operations Officer - closes 24 March 2024
seen at 17:49, 29 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Vacancy: AAIB Operations Officer - closes 24 March 2024
Invocation of the OSCE Moscow Mechanism in respect of civilian detainees: Joint Statement, February 2024
seen at 17:48, 29 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Invocation of the OSCE Moscow Mechanism in respect of civilian detainees: Joint Statement, February 2024
Defence Minister praises Scottish shipbuilding apprentices
seen at 17:45, 29 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Defence Minister praises Scottish shipbuilding apprentices
The Strategy Series: Disposing of waste safely, permanently and sooner
seen at 17:40, 29 February in Cleaning up our nuclear past: faster, safer and sooner (Our copy).

We’ve reached the last instalment of our Strategy Series! Over the course of the last few months, we’ve dissected our corporate strategy with some of our best experts, and as we step into 2024, ...

Dancing for fun and inclusivity
seen at 17:34, 29 February in Social care (Our copy).

DanceSyndrome is an award winning dance charity based in Lancashire with a special focus on including everyone, with or without disabilities.

They provide dance workshops, leadership training and consultancy...

Join us at our Digital Recruitment Days in Manchester
seen at 17:28, 29 February in DLUHC Digital (Our copy).

Do you work in technology, digital or data, and are looking for a fulfilling and impactful career opportunity?  

Join us for our Digital Recruitment Days event in Manchester on 14 and 15 March. ...

Homelessness and rough sleeping statistics
seen at 17:26, 29 February in MHCLG in the Media (Our copy).

This morning we published quarterly statistics showing a rise in homelessness and rough sleeping and an increase in households in temporary accommodation.

Whilst we have made good progress and ...

DCMS: spending over £500, January 2024
seen at 17:21, 29 February in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
DCMS: spending over £500, January 2024
RPC Register of Interests, January 2024
seen at 17:19, 29 February in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
RPC Register of Interests, January 2024
Civil Service sickness absence, 2023
seen at 17:15, 29 February in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Civil Service sickness absence, 2023
Civil Service Fast Stream: recruitment data 2022 and 2023
seen at 17:13, 29 February in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Civil Service Fast Stream: recruitment data 2022 and 2023
Civil Service People Survey: 2023 results
seen at 17:07, 29 February in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Civil Service People Survey: 2023 results
Ministry of Justice evidence to the Senior Salaries Review Body: 2024
seen at 16:56, 29 February in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Ministry of Justice evidence to the Senior Salaries Review Body: 2024
Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration, Annual Report 2022 to 2023
seen at 16:51, 29 February in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration, Annual Report 2022 to 2023
HMPPS evidence to Prison Service Pay Review Body: 2024
seen at 16:47, 29 February in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
HMPPS evidence to Prison Service Pay Review Body: 2024
Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023: Factsheets
seen at 16:46, 29 February in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023: Factsheets
A thematic inspection on Meeting the Needs of Victims
seen at 16:44, 29 February in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
A thematic inspection on Meeting the Needs of Victims
Economic Evidence to the Pay Review Bodies: February 2024
seen at 16:41, 29 February in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Economic Evidence to the Pay Review Bodies: February 2024
Response to a report on country of origin information: statelessness
seen at 16:38, 29 February in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Response to a report on country of origin information: statelessness
Response to a report on Afghan resettlement schemes
seen at 16:36, 29 February in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Response to a report on Afghan resettlement schemes
Response to the re-inspection of ePassport gates
seen at 16:34, 29 February in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Response to the re-inspection of ePassport gates
Response to an inspection of the use of deprivation of citizenship
seen at 16:32, 29 February in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Response to an inspection of the use of deprivation of citizenship
Response to an inspection of asylum accommodation in Northern Ireland
seen at 16:30, 29 February in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Response to an inspection of asylum accommodation in Northern Ireland
Pristine sweater in parcel posted in 1807
seen at 16:01, 29 February in News Archives - The National Archives (Our copy).

A 200-year-old sweater in a traditional Faroese knit has been found in a stash of 19th-century letters at The National Archives in our Prize Papers collection. The jumper, handknitted in vibrantly coloured fine...

Eco-chic skiwear company hits new slopes with £1.4m UK government deal
seen at 15:58, 29 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Eco-chic skiwear company hits new slopes with £1.4m UK government deal
UK calls for full and independent investigation of Alexei Navalny's death: UK statement to the OSCE
seen at 15:55, 29 February in News and communications (Our copy).
UK calls for full and independent investigation of Alexei Navalny's death: UK statement to the OSCE
Record funding will protect Jewish communities from harm
seen at 15:53, 29 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Record funding will protect Jewish communities from harm
Jewish Community Protective Security Grant: ministerial direction
seen at 15:50, 29 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Jewish Community Protective Security Grant: ministerial direction
City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council: Best Value Notice (February 2024)
seen at 15:47, 29 February in News and communications (Our copy).
City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council: Best Value Notice (February 2024)
Thurrock Council: Exceptional Financial Support request 2024-25
seen at 15:45, 29 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Thurrock Council: Exceptional Financial Support request 2024-25
Slough Borough Council: Exceptional Financial Support request 2024-25
seen at 15:41, 29 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Slough Borough Council: Exceptional Financial Support request 2024-25
London Borough of Croydon: Exceptional Financial Support request 2024-25
seen at 15:39, 29 February in News and communications (Our copy).
London Borough of Croydon: Exceptional Financial Support request 2024-25
Birmingham City Council: Exceptional Financial Support request 2024-25
seen at 15:36, 29 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Birmingham City Council: Exceptional Financial Support request 2024-25
Nottingham City Council: Exceptional Financial Support request 2024-25
seen at 15:34, 29 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Nottingham City Council: Exceptional Financial Support request 2024-25
Repression in Russia and the death of Alexei Navalny: joint statement to the OSCE, February 2024.
seen at 15:33, 29 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Repression in Russia and the death of Alexei Navalny: joint statement to the OSCE, February 2024.
Woking Borough Council: Exceptional Financial Support request 2024-25
seen at 15:31, 29 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Woking Borough Council: Exceptional Financial Support request 2024-25
2024 Elections in Belarus: joint statement to the OSCE
seen at 15:29, 29 February in News and communications (Our copy).
2024 Elections in Belarus: joint statement to the OSCE
Attorney General's Guidelines on Disclosure updated
seen at 15:28, 29 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Attorney General's Guidelines on Disclosure updated
Minister Andrew speech at the Beacon Philanthropy & Impact Forum
seen at 15:27, 29 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Minister Andrew speech at the Beacon Philanthropy & Impact Forum
Statement on the security of elected representatives
seen at 15:25, 29 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Statement on the security of elected representatives
29 February 2024 – A farewell from our interim Chief Inspector, Sue McAllister
seen at 15:22, 29 February in HM Inspectorate of Probation (Our copy).

After five months as interim Chief Inspector of Probation, tomorrow I will step down and hand over the reins to the new Chief, Martin Jones. On this, my last working day, it is inevitable that I have a period...

Cryptosporidium: A One Health approach
seen at 15:21, 29 February in APHA Science Blog (Our copy).

APHA operationalise a One Health approach during outbreaks of zoonotic diseases

When I started studying my veterinary degree, I always envisaged that I would return to Yorkshire to work in mixed practice...

Harnessing the hidden power of restored saltmarshes for carbon capture
seen at 15:18, 29 February in Creating a better place (Our copy).

A restored saltmarsh at Greatham South on the Tees Estuary. Photo credit: Hannah Westoby.

A recent collaboration involving the Environment Agency, the environmental consultancy Jacobs and Manchester Metropolitan...

DIO teams praised for swift clean-up operation after tornado rips through RAF Akrotiri
seen at 15:14, 29 February in Inside DIO (Our copy).

The tornado was strong enough to completely rip off the roof of this building. [Crown Copyright / MOD 2024]

RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus is an extremely busy military site, which supports operations in the region...

Contracts awarded in UK Space Agency Unlocking Space for Business project
seen at 15:10, 29 February in UK Space Agency blog (Our copy).

The UK Space Agency Unlocking Space for Business programme logo.

Twelve applicants have been awarded contracts for feasibility study projects as part of the UK Space Agency’s Unlocking Space for Business...

What I learned as a user research course facilitator and what you can gain from it too
seen at 15:10, 29 February in User research in government (Our copy).

Last year in July, I joined the cross-government user research training community to facilitate an ‘Introduction to User Research in Government’ online course. The course aims to educate researchers and...

You: the aspiring innovator
seen at 15:03, 29 February in Public Policy Design (Our copy).

Perhaps you have been assigned a key role in a transformation programme; or to develop a new policy; or you might be a budding Public Entrepreneur keen to innovate.

This is the second of four blog...

Service Inquiry into the death of a soldier from 23 Parachute Engineer Regiment at MOD Woodbridge, July 2022
seen at 14:57, 29 February in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Service Inquiry into the death of a soldier from 23 Parachute Engineer Regiment at MOD Woodbridge, July 2022
UK NSC Blood Spot Task Group January 2024 meeting summary
seen at 14:54, 29 February in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
UK NSC Blood Spot Task Group January 2024 meeting summary
Defra: spending over £25,000, December 2023
seen at 14:52, 29 February in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Defra: spending over £25,000, December 2023
Defra: spending over £500, December 2023
seen at 14:49, 29 February in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Defra: spending over £500, December 2023
CMA: spending over £25,000, January 2024
seen at 14:46, 29 February in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
CMA: spending over £25,000, January 2024
CMA: spending over £500, January 2024
seen at 14:46, 29 February in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
CMA: spending over £500, January 2024
Forestry Commission spend over £25,000 (2024)
seen at 14:46, 29 February in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Forestry Commission spend over £25,000 (2024)
Reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) in hospitals: management information
seen at 14:43, 29 February in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) in hospitals: management information
Companies House purchase ledger spend 2024
seen at 14:41, 29 February in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Companies House purchase ledger spend 2024
Companies House government procurement card spending 2024
seen at 14:39, 29 February in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Companies House government procurement card spending 2024
Electoral Commission strategy and policy statement
seen at 14:35, 29 February in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Electoral Commission strategy and policy statement
Revenue and Customs Brief 1 (2024): Live web streaming of funeral services
seen at 14:32, 29 February in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Revenue and Customs Brief 1 (2024): Live web streaming of funeral services
DCMS social surveys consultation
seen at 14:30, 29 February in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
DCMS social surveys consultation
Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Funding (Felicity Buchan, Member, Economic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) Bill Committee)
seen at 12:05, 29 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am pleased to inform the House that my Department has today confirmed further funding for three of our Homelessness and Rough Sleeping grants:

£107 million allocated through the Single Homelessness ...
Contingencies Fund Advance (Alister Jack)
seen at 12:03, 29 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I hereby give notice of the Scotland Office’s intention to seek a repayable cash advance from the Contingencies Fund. The Department requires an advance to meet the Scottish Government’s cash requirements...

DWP Estate – Decommissioning of Temporary Jobcentres (Jo Churchill)
seen at 12:01, 29 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

We previously provided updates on decommissioning Temporary Jobcentres; Expanding Our Services on 23 March 2021, and Expanding Our Services Update on 21 October 2021. These statements reaffirmed...

Angiolini Inquiry Part 1
seen at 11:51, 29 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Angiolini Inquiry Part 1
UN Human Rights Council 55: Statement on Occupied Palestinian Territories
seen at 11:48, 29 February in News and communications (Our copy).
UN Human Rights Council 55: Statement on Occupied Palestinian Territories
Russia’s mistreatment of civilian detainees and prisoners of war must end: UK statement to the OSCE
seen at 11:46, 29 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Russia’s mistreatment of civilian detainees and prisoners of war must end: UK statement to the OSCE
His Majesty The King honours Mr Katsusada Hirose, former Governor of Oita Prefecture
seen at 11:31, 29 February in News and communications (Our copy).
His Majesty The King honours Mr Katsusada Hirose, former Governor of Oita Prefecture
Medicines and Medical Devices Act report 2024
seen at 11:30, 29 February in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Medicines and Medical Devices Act report 2024
RSH sets new standards to drive improvements in social housing
seen at 11:30, 29 February in News and communications (Our copy).
RSH sets new standards to drive improvements in social housing
Marketing campaign launches to drive up childhood vaccinations
seen at 11:28, 29 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Marketing campaign launches to drive up childhood vaccinations
Putin’s vanity project to realise his imperial ambitions has come at enormous strategic cost to the Russian people.
seen at 11:28, 29 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Putin’s vanity project to realise his imperial ambitions has come at enormous strategic cost to the Russian people.
Community invited to help shape West Burton site vision
seen at 11:25, 29 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Community invited to help shape West Burton site vision
UN Human Rights Council 55: UK Statement on Eritrea
seen at 11:24, 29 February in News and communications (Our copy).
UN Human Rights Council 55: UK Statement on Eritrea
Two Board Members appointed to the British Library
seen at 11:21, 29 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Two Board Members appointed to the British Library
Ofsted confirms plans for inspecting supported accommodation
seen at 11:19, 29 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Ofsted confirms plans for inspecting supported accommodation
Clare Lombardelli appointed as Deputy Governor for Monetary Policy at The Bank Of England
seen at 11:18, 29 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Clare Lombardelli appointed as Deputy Governor for Monetary Policy at The Bank Of England
CMA response to OZEV’s consultation on the Rapid Charging Fund
seen at 11:14, 29 February in News and communications (Our copy).
CMA response to OZEV’s consultation on the Rapid Charging Fund
AAIB Report: ATR 72-212A 600, EI-GPN, on 19 September 2022
seen at 11:12, 29 February in News and communications (Our copy).
AAIB Report: ATR 72-212A 600, EI-GPN, on 19 September 2022
Press release: SLC introduces improved Disabled Students’ Allowance service
seen at 11:10, 29 February in Student Loans Company - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Press release: SLC introduces improved Disabled Students’ Allowance service
National Statistics: Prison Population Projections: 2023 to 2028
seen at 11:04, 29 February in Ministry of Justice - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
National Statistics: Prison Population Projections: 2023 to 2028
Did you know you can become a magistrate?
seen at 11:03, 29 February in Civil Service (Our copy).

Find out why civil servant Christine Wright decided to apply.

Many of the legal decisions made in England and Wales are made by magistrates. They are ordinary people who work in all sorts of fields and...

Spotlight on talent development: Meet Fast Streamer Warsome Hersi
seen at 10:59, 29 February in Defra digital, data and technology (Our copy).

First year Digital Data Technology and Cyber Fast Streamer Warsome Hersi tells us about his journey into the Civil Service Fast Stream and his first posting as a Product Manager within Defra Digital Data...

Applying user-centred design in a data-focused product
seen at 10:55, 29 February in Home Office Digital, Data and Technology (Our copy).

At the Home Office we have a strategic ambition to make better use of data. We know that good quality data will improve outcomes for the people we serve, while also ensuring the Home Office can...

Getting it right for civil, family and tribunals reform
seen at 10:52, 29 February in Inside HMCTS (Our copy).

Earlier this month Nick Goodwin, CEO talked in his blog about adjustments to the Reform Programme across HMCTS and described how we would be rebalancing our operational priorities. My colleague Daniel ...

Catchment Sensitive Farming: Sharing sustainable farming techniques at the Arable Knowledge Hub
seen at 10:49, 29 February in Natural England (Our copy).

By John Charles-Jones, Woodborough Park Farm arable farmer

Sustainable farming is vital. Both food production and nature rely on healthy soils, clean water and air, and farmers can have a big impact.

AAIB investigation to ATR 72-212A 600, EI-GPN
seen at 10:37, 29 February in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
AAIB investigation to ATR 72-212A 600, EI-GPN
Future policy framework for biomethane production: call for evidence
seen at 10:34, 29 February in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Future policy framework for biomethane production: call for evidence
Renewable transport fuel obligation: addressing multiple incentives
seen at 10:31, 29 February in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Renewable transport fuel obligation: addressing multiple incentives
RVAR 2010 exemption: London Underground Limited Bakerloo line
seen at 10:30, 29 February in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
RVAR 2010 exemption: London Underground Limited Bakerloo line
ROYAL GIBRALTAR REGIMENT SOLDIERS COMPLETE EXERCISE DIAMONDBACK
seen at 10:29, 29 February in Strategic Command (Our copy).

Soldiers from the Royal Gibraltar Regiment have successfully completed a two-month deployment to Fort Irwin, California, as part of Ex DIAMONDBACK.

Soldiers from the Royal Gibraltar Regiment conducting...

Supporting Families: Maximising the capacity and connectivity of the voluntary and community sector
seen at 10:25, 29 February in Supporting Families Programme (Our copy).

Good practice project led by Durham County Council

Introduction 

Durham County Council led a project on behalf of the national team to gather good practice around improving connectivity with the...

Fines for parents for taking children out of school: What you need to know
seen at 10:23, 29 February in The Education Hub (Our copy).

Every moment in school counts and days missed add up quickly. Evidence shows that pupils who have good attendance enjoy better wellbeing and school performance than those who don't.

There...

My priorities for the early years sector
seen at 10:20, 29 February in Ofsted: early years (Our copy).

I’ve now been in the post of His Majesty’s Chief Inspector for nearly two months. It has been an incredibly busy but rewarding start to this new role.

As you may know, I come from a schools background...

DfT: spending over £500, November 2023
seen at 10:17, 29 February in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
DfT: spending over £500, November 2023
HMRC: spending over £500, January 2024
seen at 10:16, 29 February in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
HMRC: spending over £500, January 2024
HMRC and VOA: workforce management information, January 2024
seen at 10:14, 29 February in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
HMRC and VOA: workforce management information, January 2024
HMRC spending over £25,000, January 2024
seen at 10:11, 29 February in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
HMRC spending over £25,000, January 2024
Windrush Task Force data: Q4 2023
seen at 10:08, 29 February in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Windrush Task Force data: Q4 2023
Immigration and protection data: Q4 2023
seen at 10:06, 29 February in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Immigration and protection data: Q4 2023
RASI (Resettlement, Asylum Support and Integration) data: Q4 2023
seen at 10:01, 29 February in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
RASI (Resettlement, Asylum Support and Integration) data: Q4 2023
HM Passport Office data: Q4 2023
seen at 09:57, 29 February in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
HM Passport Office data: Q4 2023
Border Force transparency data: Q4 2023
seen at 09:53, 29 February in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Border Force transparency data: Q4 2023
Visas and citizenship data: Q4 2023
seen at 09:51, 29 February in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Visas and citizenship data: Q4 2023
Customer service operations data: Q4 2023
seen at 09:48, 29 February in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Customer service operations data: Q4 2023
General Register Office (HMPO) transparency data: Q4 2023
seen at 09:44, 29 February in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
General Register Office (HMPO) transparency data: Q4 2023
Home Office data: Q4 2023
seen at 09:42, 29 February in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Home Office data: Q4 2023
Sponsorship transparency data: Q4 2023
seen at 09:37, 29 February in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Sponsorship transparency data: Q4 2023
Immigration Enforcement data: Q4 2023
seen at 09:36, 29 February in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Immigration Enforcement data: Q4 2023
England Rare Diseases Action Plan 2024
seen at 09:34, 29 February in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
England Rare Diseases Action Plan 2024
Smarter regulation: proposed changes to legislation for electrically assisted pedal cycles
seen at 09:30, 29 February in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Smarter regulation: proposed changes to legislation for electrically assisted pedal cycles
UK and France to deepen research and AI links following Horizon association
seen at 02:52, 29 February in News and communications (Our copy).
UK and France to deepen research and AI links following Horizon association
Work to deliver Midlands Rail Hub set to begin with £123 million
seen at 02:50, 29 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Work to deliver Midlands Rail Hub set to begin with £123 million
New regulations for schools in next stage of attendance drive
seen at 02:48, 29 February in News and communications (Our copy).
New regulations for schools in next stage of attendance drive
UK’s £11.6bn climate finance commitment at risk as aid resources stretched
seen at 02:44, 29 February in ICAI (Our copy).

ICAI review finds £11.6 billion target will be challenging to meet, with 55% to be spent in the last two years of the pledge. The government “moved the goalposts” by changing the way meeting the target...

28 February 2024

Defending democracy policing protocol
seen at 23:30, 28 February in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Defending democracy policing protocol
PM speech at the CST annual dinner: 28 February 2024
seen at 22:43, 28 February in News and communications (Our copy).
PM speech at the CST annual dinner: 28 February 2024
MHRA publishes new guidance to help applicants and shorten timeframes for assessment of established medicines
seen at 18:50, 28 February in News and communications (Our copy).
MHRA publishes new guidance to help applicants and shorten timeframes for assessment of established medicines
Screening research: who does what?  
seen at 18:36, 28 February in UK National Screening Committee (Our copy).

The UK National Screening Committee (UK NSC) is responsible for making recommendations that affect millions of people, commit hundreds of millions of pounds of public funds and involve thousands of health...

Services Week 2024
seen at 18:33, 28 February in Central Digital and Data Office (Our copy).

Please note this page will be regularly updated, so please check back to get the latest information nearer the time.  Last updated: 28 February 2024

We’re delighted to share that Services Week...

Insurance and in-house staff with SIA licence-linked training
seen at 18:32, 28 February in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Insurance and in-house staff with SIA licence-linked training
Council for Science and Technology: meeting summary, December 2023
seen at 18:30, 28 February in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Council for Science and Technology: meeting summary, December 2023
Defence Procurement Minister oral statement on the Integrated Procurement Model - 28 February 2024
seen at 16:57, 28 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Defence Procurement Minister oral statement on the Integrated Procurement Model - 28 February 2024
New public sector innovation programme open for applications
seen at 16:55, 28 February in News and communications (Our copy).
New public sector innovation programme open for applications
£31m committed to protect democratic process
seen at 16:53, 28 February in News and communications (Our copy).
£31m committed to protect democratic process
Press release: Oxford man prosecuted for fraud
seen at 16:42, 28 February in Security Industry Authority - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Press release: Oxford man prosecuted for fraud
Bathing Water Designations - EIR2023/08640
seen at 16:35, 28 February in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Bathing Water Designations - EIR2023/08640
Bathing Waters Designations - EIR2023/09880
seen at 16:33, 28 February in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Bathing Waters Designations - EIR2023/09880
CMA review of Part 3, Article 29, and Part 1 of Schedule 4 of the Home Credit Market Investigation Order 2007: Launch Consultation
seen at 16:30, 28 February in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
CMA review of Part 3, Article 29, and Part 1 of Schedule 4 of the Home Credit Market Investigation Order 2007: Launch Consultation
Suspected members of Albanian people smuggling ring arrested
seen at 15:17, 28 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Suspected members of Albanian people smuggling ring arrested
Scottish Secretary reacts to GDP for Q4 2023 and December 2023
seen at 15:16, 28 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Scottish Secretary reacts to GDP for Q4 2023 and December 2023
Homes and beds to help hundreds of rough sleepers off the streets
seen at 15:15, 28 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Homes and beds to help hundreds of rough sleepers off the streets
Takeaway owner banned as company director for abusing Covid loan
seen at 15:13, 28 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Takeaway owner banned as company director for abusing Covid loan
UN Human Rights Council 55: UK National Statement
seen at 15:11, 28 February in News and communications (Our copy).
UN Human Rights Council 55: UK National Statement
'Choose Safe not Fake' campaign targets beauty and hygiene counterfeits
seen at 15:10, 28 February in News and communications (Our copy).
'Choose Safe not Fake' campaign targets beauty and hygiene counterfeits
InForm: Keeping you informed from the GPA (February 2024)
seen at 15:07, 28 February in News and communications (Our copy).
InForm: Keeping you informed from the GPA (February 2024)
Widespread reforms to transform delivery of kit to UK's armed forces
seen at 15:06, 28 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Widespread reforms to transform delivery of kit to UK's armed forces
ESFA Update: 28 February 2024
seen at 15:05, 28 February in News and communications (Our copy).
ESFA Update: 28 February 2024
UK statement on Hong Kong national security proposals
seen at 15:04, 28 February in News and communications (Our copy).
UK statement on Hong Kong national security proposals
How we’re using Webinars to demonstrate how quick and easy it is to use GOV.UK Forms
seen at 14:59, 28 February in Government Digital Service (Our copy).

Here at GDS we’re focused on making digital government simpler, clearer and faster for everyone. As part of the early access phase of GOV⁠.⁠UK Forms we wanted to put this into practice by demonstrating...

OFSI refreshes its guidance for the maritime sector
seen at 14:53, 28 February in Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (Our copy).

The maritime shipping industry is crucial for global trade and growth, linking countries and economies worldwide. However, because of its global reach, it faces unique challenges with financial sanctions...

Join our webinar for livestock and grassland farmers
seen at 14:48, 28 February in Farming (Our copy).

Quentin Stafford-Fraser

On Thursday 14 March, we’re holding a webinar for livestock and grassland farmers to learn more about the funding opportunities available in England in 2024.

The webinar ...

MOD: spending over £25,000, January to December 2024
seen at 14:36, 28 February in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
MOD: spending over £25,000, January to December 2024
Ministry of Defence Votes A: 2024 to 2025
seen at 14:33, 28 February in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Ministry of Defence Votes A: 2024 to 2025
Integrated Procurement Model: driving pace in the delivery of military capability
seen at 14:30, 28 February in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Integrated Procurement Model: driving pace in the delivery of military capability
Coal Authority celebrates first year as Category 2 responder
seen at 11:49, 28 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Coal Authority celebrates first year as Category 2 responder
UK’s Minister of State for the UN attends the Human Rights Council in Geneva
seen at 11:46, 28 February in News and communications (Our copy).
UK’s Minister of State for the UN attends the Human Rights Council in Geneva
CMA: workforce management information December 2023
seen at 11:30, 28 February in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
CMA: workforce management information December 2023
Environment Agency exploring options to reduce Birmingham floods
seen at 11:05, 28 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Environment Agency exploring options to reduce Birmingham floods
Regulating Quantum Technology Applications report: letter from DSIT Minister to RHC Chair, February 2024
seen at 11:02, 28 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Regulating Quantum Technology Applications report: letter from DSIT Minister to RHC Chair, February 2024
Over £19 million for regeneration of Bridgwater Hospital (Levelling Up Fund 2)
seen at 10:59, 28 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Over £19 million for regeneration of Bridgwater Hospital (Levelling Up Fund 2)
New report outlines how pro-innovation regulation could unleash quantum’s potential for UK economy
seen at 10:57, 28 February in News and communications (Our copy).
New report outlines how pro-innovation regulation could unleash quantum’s potential for UK economy
Royal Gibraltar Regiment Prepares for Annual Training EX Jebel Tarik in the UK
seen at 10:45, 28 February in Strategic Command (Our copy).

The Royal Gibraltar Regiment is gearing up for its annual training exercise, Jebel Tarik, to be held on the ranges of Hythe and Lydd in Folkstone, United Kingdom.

This deployment marks a significant...

RG TEAMWORK DAY 2024 AT THE UNIVERSITY OF GIBRALTAR
seen at 10:42, 28 February in Strategic Command (Our copy).

For the third year running, the Royal Gibraltar Regiment (RG) attended an Army-wide TEAMWORK Day activity as part of the overall TEAMWORK campaign at the University of Gibraltar.

The University...

Honorary British awards to foreign nationals 2024
seen at 10:35, 28 February in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Honorary British awards to foreign nationals 2024
YJB/YEF partnership working agreement
seen at 10:30, 28 February in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
YJB/YEF partnership working agreement
Report of the Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Legislation on the operation in 2021 of the Terrorism Acts (James Cleverly)
seen at 10:06, 28 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

In accordance with section 36 of the Terrorism Act 2006, Jonathan Hall KC, the Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Legislation, has prepared a report on the operation in 2021 of the Terrorism Acts, which was laid...

Children and Young People Mental Health Early Support Hubs (Maria Caulfield)
seen at 10:04, 28 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I wish to inform the House that the government has provided additional funding so that 24 Early Support Hubs across England are able to help children and young people receive quicker mental health support.

Celebrities and influencers join forces to tackle loneliness
seen at 09:53, 28 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Celebrities and influencers join forces to tackle loneliness
Royal Navy ship HMS Spey returns to the Philippines
seen at 09:51, 28 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Royal Navy ship HMS Spey returns to the Philippines
Letter to independent training providers: February 2024
seen at 09:48, 28 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Letter to independent training providers: February 2024
HMRC: senior officials’ travel, hospitality and meetings, July to September 2023
seen at 09:30, 28 February in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
HMRC: senior officials’ travel, hospitality and meetings, July to September 2023
Government re-appoints Pubs Code Adjudicator
seen at 02:54, 28 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Government re-appoints Pubs Code Adjudicator
Standards and Compliance Unit launched to oversee Prevent
seen at 02:52, 28 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Standards and Compliance Unit launched to oversee Prevent
Landmark review calls on employers to boost support for autistic people
seen at 02:50, 28 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Landmark review calls on employers to boost support for autistic people
Future emissions targets must not be loosened
seen at 02:46, 28 February in Climate Change Committee (Our copy).

Under the UK’s Climate Change Act, carbon budgets are the legal targets for UK greenhouse emissions over a five-year period. At the end of a carbon budget, the Climate Change Committee must advise on the carry...

New Standards and Compliance Unit launched - An update by Robin Simcox
seen at 02:41, 28 February in Commission for Countering Extremism (Our copy).
New Standards and Compliance Unit launched - An update by Robin Simcox

27 February 2024

The UK calls for an immediate pause in fighting, then progress towards a sustainable ceasefire.
seen at 22:43, 27 February in News and communications (Our copy).
The UK calls for an immediate pause in fighting, then progress towards a sustainable ceasefire.
Consultation launched on the proposed regulations about the holding and handling of information by the Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery (ICRIR)
seen at 20:30, 27 February in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Consultation launched on the proposed regulations about the holding and handling of information by the Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery (ICRIR)
Chief of the Defence Chatham House Security and Defence Conference 2024 keynote speech
seen at 18:46, 27 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Chief of the Defence Chatham House Security and Defence Conference 2024 keynote speech
FCDO Supplementary Estimate memorandum 2023 to 2024
seen at 18:30, 27 February in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
FCDO Supplementary Estimate memorandum 2023 to 2024
Recovered appeal: land south of A46 Shurdington Road, Leckhampton, Cheltenham (ref: 3309156 - 27 February 2024)
seen at 18:08, 27 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Recovered appeal: land south of A46 Shurdington Road, Leckhampton, Cheltenham (ref: 3309156 - 27 February 2024)
Print and digitally designed OPSS Delivery Report now available
seen at 18:07, 27 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Print and digitally designed OPSS Delivery Report now available
Director of unlawful care home investment scheme banned for 14 years
seen at 18:06, 27 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Director of unlawful care home investment scheme banned for 14 years
Stream polluted by “negligent” Southern Water
seen at 18:04, 27 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Stream polluted by “negligent” Southern Water
Attorney General marks two-year anniversary of Ukraine conflict
seen at 18:02, 27 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Attorney General marks two-year anniversary of Ukraine conflict
Syrians deserve sustainable peace and stability and a solution to this long running conflict: UK statement at the UN Security Council
seen at 18:01, 27 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Syrians deserve sustainable peace and stability and a solution to this long running conflict: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Annual Apprenticeship Conference 2024 speech
seen at 17:59, 27 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Annual Apprenticeship Conference 2024 speech
Minister for Defence Procurement speech at the International Military Helicopter Conference - 27 February 2024
seen at 17:58, 27 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Minister for Defence Procurement speech at the International Military Helicopter Conference - 27 February 2024
DHSC response to reporting on medical school places
seen at 17:53, 27 February in Department of Health and Social Care Media Centre (Our copy).

In response to recent misleading reporting on the subject of the government’s drive to increase the number of medical school places, here’s how we are meeting our pledge to double the number of medical school...

PropTech company Searchland goes from strength to strength
seen at 17:49, 27 February in HM Land Registry (Our copy).

We recently recorded a podcast with Hugh Gibbs, co-founder of Searchland. 

Listen to the podcast with Searchland.

Searchland took part in the Geovation Accelerator Programme in ...

FOI responses published by MOD: week commencing 26 February 2024
seen at 17:33, 27 February in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
FOI responses published by MOD: week commencing 26 February 2024
DSIT: workforce management information, January 2024
seen at 17:30, 27 February in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
DSIT: workforce management information, January 2024
DESNZ: workforce management information, January 2024
seen at 17:28, 27 February in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
DESNZ: workforce management information, January 2024
Supplementary Estimates 2023-24
seen at 16:33, 27 February in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Supplementary Estimates 2023-24
Vote on Account 2024-25
seen at 16:30, 27 February in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Vote on Account 2024-25
Education charity investigated over serious financial concerns
seen at 15:16, 27 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Education charity investigated over serious financial concerns