The Government Says

26 February 2024

Home Secretary to outline migration vision during US visit
seen at 22:43, 26 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Home Secretary to outline migration vision during US visit

UK condemns confirmed Daesh use of chemical weapons in Syria
seen at 18:46, 26 February in News and communications (Our copy).

UK condemns confirmed Daesh use of chemical weapons in Syria

How the public can help conserve rare marine species using phones
seen at 18:43, 26 February in News and communications (Our copy).

How the public can help conserve rare marine species using phones

John Henderson appointed as Independent Member to the Committee on Standards in Public Life
seen at 17:15, 26 February in News and communications (Our copy).

John Henderson appointed as Independent Member to the Committee on Standards in Public Life

Statement on 10th Anniversary of the Russian annexation of Crimea
seen at 17:13, 26 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Statement on 10th Anniversary of the Russian annexation of Crimea

Joint statement in solidarity with Ukraine
seen at 17:11, 26 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Joint statement in solidarity with Ukraine

Environment Officer Joseph Holder explains how weekly beach walkovers and inspections are helping to improve Weston-Super-Mareâs bathing water quality.
seen at 17:05, 26 February in Creating a better place (Our copy).

The Environment Agency conducts weekly sampling during the bathing water season, which spans from May to September. Across the UK, there are 424 designated bathing water sites, 49 of these...

The support I have had has been unbelievable and I am so grateful to be working in such a nice environment
seen at 17:00, 26 February in Life Chances â€“ Going Forward into Employment (GFiE) (Our copy).

The support I have had has been unbelievable and I am so grateful to be working in such a nice environment

Strengthening Sri Lankaâs preparedness to respond to oiled wildlife emergencies
seen at 16:57, 26 February in Marine Science (Our copy).

Written by Jamie Small, from the Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC), on behalf of JNCC and Cefas,

The UK government's Ocean Country Partnership Programme (OCPP) team share updates on oiled wildlife...

The Rural Payments Agency - embedding sustainability in everything we do
seen at 16:54, 26 February in Rural payments (Our copy).

In this blog we hear from RPA’s Net Zero lead, Michael Sinclair who talks about how RPA is embedding sustainability in everything it does.

I’m going to start this blog with a confession. I don’...

A VERY BUSY WEEK FOR MANCHESTER ARMY CADET FORCE IN GIBRALTAR
seen at 16:50, 26 February in Strategic Command (Our copy).

Between 10 and 17 February 2024, members of the Greater Manchester Army Cadet Force visited Gibraltar for a routine trip.

Twenty-seven cadets and support staff, under the leadership of Lieutenant...

Watch: Velcourt 2024
seen at 16:47, 26 February in Farming (Our copy).

In this post, we share 3 videos from Velcourt 2024 featuring Farming and Countryside Programme Director Janet Hughes.

The conference took place in Reading on 21 January.
Transition update...

Home Office spending over £25,000: 2024
seen at 16:38, 26 February in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).

Home Office spending over £25,000: 2024

National Fraud Initiative: HMRC and local authority counter fraud 2023
seen at 16:35, 26 February in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).

National Fraud Initiative: HMRC and local authority counter fraud 2023

Non-Domestic Alternative Fuel Payment 2023
seen at 16:32, 26 February in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).

Non-Domestic Alternative Fuel Payment 2023

The Major Sporting Events (Income Tax Exemption) (2024 UEFA Champions League Final) Regulations 2024
seen at 16:30, 26 February in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).

The Major Sporting Events (Income Tax Exemption) (2024 UEFA Champions League Final) Regulations 2024

Northern Ireland remit letter for Police Remuneration Review Body
seen at 15:07, 26 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Northern Ireland remit letter for Police Remuneration Review Body

Independent Review of Disclosure and Fraud Offences: update
seen at 15:06, 26 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Independent Review of Disclosure and Fraud Offences: update

Two Inspector of Marine Accidents vacancies
seen at 15:04, 26 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Two Inspector of Marine Accidents vacancies

New funding to put the UK at heart of next generation telecommunications services
seen at 15:01, 26 February in News and communications (Our copy).

New funding to put the UK at heart of next generation telecommunications services

Support for tech entrepreneurs will boost livelihoods
seen at 14:59, 26 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Support for tech entrepreneurs will boost livelihoods

MHRA Chief Executive Dame June Raine to step down later this year
seen at 14:56, 26 February in News and communications (Our copy).

MHRA Chief Executive Dame June Raine to step down later this year

UK announces new support to boost British exports and investment in the Western Balkans
seen at 14:54, 26 February in News and communications (Our copy).

UK announces new support to boost British exports and investment in the Western Balkans

The first phase of the Forestry Commissionâs new approach to consultation is live
seen at 14:49, 26 February in Forestry Commission (Our copy).

Back in September 2023 we announced our new approach to how we consult or seek advice and information on forestry proposals. This published statement set out how the Forestry Commission, on behalf...

Media coverage on reforms to waste electricals regulations
seen at 14:44, 26 February in Defra in the media (Our copy).

Media coverage on reforms to waste electricals regulations

There has been coverage over the weekend (Sunday 25 February) on our consultation on reforming the producer responsibility...

An Innovative Journey: Why 20% really matters
seen at 14:30, 26 February in A Modern Civil Service (Our copy).

Guest blog by Ross Middleham, Creative Lead at the Met Office.
At the Met Office, one of our core values is that ‘we keep evolving’. We are constantly horizon-scanning for ways to make improvements and deliver...

Speech to launch Charity Commission's new 5-year strategy
seen at 12:15, 26 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Speech to launch Charity Commission's new 5-year strategy

Charity Commission stresses independence in five-year strategy
seen at 12:14, 26 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Charity Commission stresses independence in five-year strategy

JETâs Remote Handling upgrades among the worldâs most advanced
seen at 12:12, 26 February in News and communications (Our copy).

JETâs Remote Handling upgrades among the worldâs most advanced

Guidance: Infectious haematopoietic necrosis (IHN)
seen at 12:09, 26 February in Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).

Guidance: Infectious haematopoietic necrosis (IHN)

Guidance: Gyrodactylus salaris (GS)
seen at 12:06, 26 February in Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).

Guidance: Gyrodactylus salaris (GS)

Guidance: Spring Viraemia of carp (SVC)
seen at 12:04, 26 February in Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).

Guidance: Spring Viraemia of carp (SVC)

Guidance: Infectious salmon anaemia (ISA)
seen at 12:01, 26 February in Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).

Guidance: Infectious salmon anaemia (ISA)

Guidance: Epizootic haematopoietic necrosis (EHN)
seen at 11:59, 26 February in Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).

Guidance: Epizootic haematopoietic necrosis (EHN)

Guidance: Koi Herpesvirus (KHV)
seen at 11:57, 26 February in Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).

Guidance: Koi Herpesvirus (KHV)

Guidance: Bacterial Kidney Disease (BKD)
seen at 11:55, 26 February in Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).

Guidance: Bacterial Kidney Disease (BKD)

Guidance: Taura syndrome
seen at 11:52, 26 February in Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).

Guidance: Taura syndrome

Guidance: Yellow head disease
seen at 11:51, 26 February in Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).

Guidance: Yellow head disease

Guidance: White spot disease/white spot syndrome virus
seen at 11:48, 26 February in Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).

Guidance: White spot disease/white spot syndrome virus

Forthcoming review: DHSC’s aid-funded global health research and innovation
seen at 11:45, 26 February in ICAI (Our copy).

The COVID-19 pandemic and race to develop a vaccine brought health research to the top of the international agenda, and in recent years it has become more central to UK aid’s strategic priorities. A forthcoming...

Charity Commission Strategy 2024-2029
seen at 11:30, 26 February in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).

Charity Commission Strategy 2024-2029

UK Minister for Armed Forces visits Mogadishu
seen at 10:58, 26 February in News and communications (Our copy).

UK Minister for Armed Forces visits Mogadishu

Local leaders to receive £4.7 billion to transform transport across the North and Midlands
seen at 10:58, 26 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Local leaders to receive £4.7 billion to transform transport across the North and Midlands

CMA finds fundamental concerns in housebuilding market
seen at 10:58, 26 February in News and communications (Our copy).

CMA finds fundamental concerns in housebuilding market

Letters sent following publication of the CMA housebuilding report
seen at 10:57, 26 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Letters sent following publication of the CMA housebuilding report

Animal and Plant Health Agency appoints new Lead Non-Executive Director
seen at 10:55, 26 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Animal and Plant Health Agency appoints new Lead Non-Executive Director

March is top month for Marriage Allowance claims
seen at 10:52, 26 February in News and communications (Our copy).

March is top month for Marriage Allowance claims

Plan revealed for dozens of new bathing water sites
seen at 10:50, 26 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Plan revealed for dozens of new bathing water sites

Belarus parliamentary elections 2024: Minister for Europe statement
seen at 10:48, 26 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Belarus parliamentary elections 2024: Minister for Europe statement

Local Transport Fund: transforming the North and Midlands
seen at 10:46, 26 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Local Transport Fund: transforming the North and Midlands

Completing Reform - Common Platform
seen at 10:38, 26 February in Inside HMCTS (Our copy).

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Working alongside our justice partners, we’ve made significant progress towards the vision for reform we set out in 2016: to provide a justice system with people...

News story: Deputy Chair of the Boundary Commission for England appointed
seen at 10:26, 26 February in Ministry of Justice - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).

News story: Deputy Chair of the Boundary Commission for England appointed

Why I chose to join Defraâs Cloud Academy: Steven Calder
seen at 10:21, 26 February in Defra digital, data and technology (Our copy).

Steven Calder provides an insight into why he chose to apply for an ICT apprenticeship in the Defra Cloud Academy.

I’m Steven and I’m enrolled on a Level 3 Information and Communications Technology...

Housebuilding market study final report
seen at 09:42, 26 February in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).