The Government Says

20 February 2024

The UK is deeply concerned at the worsening violence in eastern DRC: UK statement at the UN Security Council
seen at 20:43, 20 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The UK is deeply concerned at the worsening violence in eastern DRC: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Statement of the Iraq Economic Contact Group of the G7, European Union and World Bank
seen at 18:59, 20 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Statement of the Iraq Economic Contact Group of the G7, European Union and World Bank

Councils to move further and faster against rogue building owners
seen at 18:56, 20 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Councils to move further and faster against rogue building owners

GAD expands pensions administration consultancy team
seen at 18:54, 20 February in News and communications (Our copy).

GAD expands pensions administration consultancy team

Alan Lovell: NFU Conference 2024 'Farming and the Environment: the Regulatorâs view'
seen at 18:52, 20 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Alan Lovell: NFU Conference 2024 'Farming and the Environment: the Regulatorâs view'

Six exciting projects join third phase of Climate Finance Accelerator Peru
seen at 18:49, 20 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Six exciting projects join third phase of Climate Finance Accelerator Peru

Ambition fuels rewarding social care careers
seen at 18:41, 20 February in Social care (Our copy).

Mental Health Nurses Day takes place this week (Wednesday 21 February), an opportunity to celebrate the unique contribution nurses and support workers make to our profession.

A registered nurse...

Security Industry Federation: Other related Documents (PDF format)
seen at 18:32, 20 February in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).

Security Industry Federation: Other related Documents (PDF format)

Security Industry Federation: Rules (PDF format)
seen at 18:30, 20 February in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).

Security Industry Federation: Rules (PDF format)

Minister Mitchell's development funding speech in Nepal
seen at 17:01, 20 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Minister Mitchell's development funding speech in Nepal

Two companies shut down after £3million fraud against investors
seen at 16:59, 20 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Two companies shut down after £3million fraud against investors

West Midlands anglers land total penalties of over £1,500
seen at 16:57, 20 February in News and communications (Our copy).

West Midlands anglers land total penalties of over £1,500

The UK is calling for an immediate suspension in fighting to get aid in and hostages out of Gaza: UK statement at the UN Security Council
seen at 16:54, 20 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The UK is calling for an immediate suspension in fighting to get aid in and hostages out of Gaza: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The Body Shop in administration: information for employees and creditors
seen at 16:52, 20 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The Body Shop in administration: information for employees and creditors

TRA initiates transition review into chamois leather from China
seen at 16:51, 20 February in News and communications (Our copy).

TRA initiates transition review into chamois leather from China

Core Participants - Undercover Policing Inquiry
seen at 16:41, 20 February in UCPI publications (Our copy).

Publication date: 20 Feb 2024. Originator: Inquiry.

DWP: prompt payment data 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024
seen at 16:33, 20 February in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).

DWP: prompt payment data 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024

Statutory guidance on domestic abuse protection notices and protection orders
seen at 16:30, 20 February in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).

Statutory guidance on domestic abuse protection notices and protection orders

Government underlines commitment to British farmers
seen at 15:28, 20 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Government underlines commitment to British farmers

Interim Chief of CPS Inspectorate announced
seen at 15:26, 20 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Interim Chief of CPS Inspectorate announced

Government response to the consultation on rail reform legislation and draft Rail Reform Bill
seen at 15:25, 20 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Government response to the consultation on rail reform legislation and draft Rail Reform Bill

Over 500 companies named for not paying minimum wage
seen at 15:22, 20 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Over 500 companies named for not paying minimum wage

Inspection surge to crack down on water sector pollution
seen at 15:21, 20 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Inspection surge to crack down on water sector pollution

Medworth Energy from Waste Combined Heat and Power Facility development consent decision announced
seen at 15:20, 20 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Medworth Energy from Waste Combined Heat and Power Facility development consent decision announced

Changes to Companies House fees
seen at 15:18, 20 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Changes to Companies House fees

Testing the limits: New £1 million Themed Competition launched
seen at 15:16, 20 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Testing the limits: New £1 million Themed Competition launched

Minister for Development launches new UK-Nepal development portfolio
seen at 15:14, 20 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Minister for Development launches new UK-Nepal development portfolio

Prevent programme strengthened a year on from independent review
seen at 15:12, 20 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Prevent programme strengthened a year on from independent review

Strategic Command shares cyber expertise with Japan
seen at 15:11, 20 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Strategic Command shares cyber expertise with Japan

Pilot GMP Single Inspection Program
seen at 15:01, 20 February in MHRA Inspectorate (Our copy).

Launch of a pilot Single Inspection Program, a global approach to GMP inspections of third country manufacturers.

Health Canada, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) and the Medicines & Healthcare...

Mayflower Pontoons provide new base for charter and recreational anglers in Plymouth
seen at 14:58, 20 February in Marine developments (Our copy).

Cattewater Harbour Commissioners (CHC) has officially opened of the Mayflower Pontoons, an extension to the Barbican Landing Stage (BLS) facilities in Plymouth. Supported by a £150,000 grant awarded...

Georgina Philippou to join the Board of the Office for Legal Complaints
seen at 14:56, 20 February in Legal Ombudsman (Our copy).

Georgina Philippou to join the Board of the Office for Legal Complaints

Farming Equipment and Technology Fund 2024: guidance now available
seen at 14:53, 20 February in Farming (Our copy).

Credit: David S

You will soon be able to apply for a grant through the Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF).

To help you prepare, we’ve published the FETF grant guidance on GOV...

ASC and AWERB Hub workshop report: October 2023
seen at 14:42, 20 February in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).

ASC and AWERB Hub workshop report: October 2023

Work and Opportunities for Women (WOW) helpdesk evidence digest, February 2024
seen at 14:40, 20 February in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).

Work and Opportunities for Women (WOW) helpdesk evidence digest, February 2024

Delivery of support in domestic abuse safe accommodation: annual progress report 2022-23
seen at 14:39, 20 February in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).

Delivery of support in domestic abuse safe accommodation: annual progress report 2022-23

Draft Rail Reform Bill
seen at 14:30, 20 February in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).

Draft Rail Reform Bill

Draft affirmative coming for Non-Domestic Rating (Rates Retention: Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2024
seen at 12:02, 20 February in Statutory Instruments (Our copy).

Draft affirmative coming for Non-Domestic Rating (Rates Retention: Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2024. See other results for details.

Draft affirmative coming for Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (Financial Penalty) Regulations 2024
seen at 12:02, 20 February in Statutory Instruments (Our copy).

Draft affirmative coming for Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (Financial Penalty) Regulations 2024. See other results for details.

Draft affirmative coming for Combined Authorities (Overview and Scrutiny Committees, Access to Information and Audit Committees) (Amendment) Regulations 2024
seen at 12:02, 20 February in Statutory Instruments (Our copy).

Draft affirmative coming for Combined Authorities (Overview and Scrutiny Committees, Access to Information and Audit Committees) (Amendment) Regulations 2024. See other results for details.

Codeine linctus to be reclassified to a prescription-only medicine because of risk of abuse and addiction
seen at 11:53, 20 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Codeine linctus to be reclassified to a prescription-only medicine because of risk of abuse and addiction

PM to announce major innovation boost for farmers feeding the nation: 20 February 2024
seen at 11:52, 20 February in News and communications (Our copy).

PM to announce major innovation boost for farmers feeding the nation: 20 February 2024

Seven-year ban for restaurant manager who hired illegal workers
seen at 11:51, 20 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Seven-year ban for restaurant manager who hired illegal workers

Update on MHRA safety review of medicines containing pseudoephedrine
seen at 11:50, 20 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Update on MHRA safety review of medicines containing pseudoephedrine

Minister Andrew's speech at the Women & Girls in Sport Conference
seen at 11:49, 20 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Minister Andrew's speech at the Women & Girls in Sport Conference

Attorney General refers Nottingham stabbing sentence to Court of Appeal
seen at 11:48, 20 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Attorney General refers Nottingham stabbing sentence to Court of Appeal

New Chief Executive of the Judicial Office appointed
seen at 11:45, 20 February in Courts and Tribunals Judiciary (Our copy).

Following an open recruitment process, I am delighted to announce the appointment of Michelle Crotty as the new Chief Executive of the Judicial Office.

Michelle brings a wealth of legal experience...

How we built a service owner profession at the Department for Business and Trade
seen at 11:40, 20 February in Digital trade (Our copy).

As this blog is published, we are onboarding our 10th service owner, 3 years into building the new profession. Service owners at the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) act a bit like business partners...

Government is one of the largest employers of digital and data professionals in the UK
seen at 11:30, 20 February in A Modern Civil Service (Our copy).

Guest blog by Mike Potter, Government Chief Digital Officer.

At the end of last year, the Central Digital and Data Office (CDDO) launched Government Digital and Data, a community ...

Severn Trent Water fined £2 million for ârecklessâ pollution
seen at 10:44, 20 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Severn Trent Water fined £2 million for ârecklessâ pollution

Delivery Update (Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay)
seen at 10:17, 20 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Following consultation on a registration scheme for short-term lets in England, today the Government sets out further details on how the scheme will operate.
Short-term lets are an integral part ...

Long-Term Plan for Housing Update (Michael Gove)
seen at 10:16, 20 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Last week, I set out the next step in this Government’s long-term plan for housing, announcing a package of measures to ensure more homes get built where they are needed most – in our inner cities...

Delivery Update (Julia Lopez)
seen at 10:16, 20 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Following consultation on a registration scheme for short-term lets in England, today the Government sets out further details on how the scheme will operate.
Short-term lets are an integral part ...

Update on UK COVID-19 Inquiry response costs (Alex Burghart, Member, Procurement Bill [HL] Committee)
seen at 10:15, 20 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Minister of State, Baroness Neville-Rolfe DBE CMG, on 9 February 2024, made the following statement:
Throughout the pandemic, the Government acted to save lives and livelihoods, prevent the NHS being...

Trade Update: UK-Gulf Cooperation Council FTA (Greg Hands, Member, Trade (Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership) Bill [HL] Committee)
seen at 10:14, 20 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The sixth round of negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA) between the UK and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) took place between 29 January and 9 February.
The round was hosted in London and held...

School Standards Update (Gillian Keegan)
seen at 10:13, 20 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Today, the Department for Education published new guidance to ban the use of mobile phones in schools. This guidance provides advice to school leaders on how to develop, implement and maintain a policy that prohibits...

Progress Report on the implementation of the Rape Review Action Plan (Alex Chalk)
seen at 10:13, 20 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My Rt Hon. Friend Home Secretary (James Cleverly) and I have published on 14 February 2024 a Progress Report on the End-to-End Rape Review Action Plan (published June 2021). This is the fifth progress ...

Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules (Tom Pursglove)
seen at 10:12, 20 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My rt hon Friend the Home Secretary is today laying before the House a Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules.

Changes to the Ukraine schemes

Almost two years on from the start ...

CMA to scrutinise infant formula market through a market study
seen at 10:03, 20 February in News and communications (Our copy).

CMA to scrutinise infant formula market through a market study

Science and technology projects wanted for potential UK mission with Axiom Space
seen at 10:02, 20 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Science and technology projects wanted for potential UK mission with Axiom Space

Department appoints two new non-executive directors
seen at 10:01, 20 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Department appoints two new non-executive directors

FOI release: Subject access requests answered by the SIA: 2021 to 2023
seen at 09:51, 20 February in Security Industry Authority - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).

FOI release: Subject access requests answered by the SIA: 2021 to 2023

Crafting impactful narratives: unveiling service excellence through storytelling
seen at 09:43, 20 February in Central Digital and Data Office (Our copy).

The art of Service Assessment storytelling
Mission Six of the government's digital roadmap highlights a system that unlocks digital transformation, and service assessments are key to delivering just that...

DLUHC: spending over £0, August 2023
seen at 09:40, 20 February in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).