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19 April 2024

Update on AUKUS export reform progress
seen at 22:46, 19 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Update on AUKUS export reform progress
Sudan is now in the grip of the world’s worst hunger and displacement crisis: UK statement at the UN Security Council
seen at 22:44, 19 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Sudan is now in the grip of the world’s worst hunger and displacement crisis: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Europe faces its greatest security challenge since 1945 – the OSCE has never been more important: UK statement at the UN Security Council
seen at 18:48, 19 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Europe faces its greatest security challenge since 1945 – the OSCE has never been more important: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Latest statement in response to small boat crossings
seen at 18:40, 19 April in Home Office in the media (Our copy).
Latest statement in response to small boat crossings
G7 Non-Proliferation Directors Group statement, April 2024
seen at 18:30, 19 April in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
G7 Non-Proliferation Directors Group statement, April 2024
Lucy Frazer’s statement on neutral athletes from Russia and Belarus in international sport
seen at 16:59, 19 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Lucy Frazer’s statement on neutral athletes from Russia and Belarus in international sport
Sharp reduction in government’s energy consumption and emissions saves millions for public estate
seen at 16:57, 19 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Sharp reduction in government’s energy consumption and emissions saves millions for public estate
GAD advises HM Treasury on climate scenarios
seen at 16:54, 19 April in News and communications (Our copy).
GAD advises HM Treasury on climate scenarios
Bronchospasmolytic injectable medicines for horses seized
seen at 16:52, 19 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Bronchospasmolytic injectable medicines for horses seized
Watch online - Webinar on visiting care homes, hospitals and hospices
seen at 16:41, 19 April in Social care (Our copy).

Visits from family and loved one’s are an important part of life when living in a care setting. During the pandemic the challenges faced by both families and those living in care facilities was huge. We want ...

G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting communiqués, April 2024
seen at 16:32, 19 April in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting communiqués, April 2024
Proposals for the design of the future entity for UK Open Banking
seen at 16:30, 19 April in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Proposals for the design of the future entity for UK Open Banking
Readout of Five Finance Ministers Meeting in Washington DC
seen at 15:01, 19 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Readout of Five Finance Ministers Meeting in Washington DC
Minister travels to China and Hong Kong to engage on world’s biggest challenges
seen at 14:59, 19 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Minister travels to China and Hong Kong to engage on world’s biggest challenges
PM to overhaul benefits system and tackle Britain's "sick note culture" in welfare reform speech
seen at 14:57, 19 April in News and communications (Our copy).
PM to overhaul benefits system and tackle Britain's "sick note culture" in welfare reform speech
Enforcement appeals: Key changes under the Levelling Up and Regeneration Act
seen at 14:55, 19 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Enforcement appeals: Key changes under the Levelling Up and Regeneration Act
Council Tax information letter 3/2024: Update on administration and collection of Council Tax
seen at 14:53, 19 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Council Tax information letter 3/2024: Update on administration and collection of Council Tax
Empowering people: Unlocking democracy’s superpower
seen at 14:48, 19 April in Civil Service (Our copy).

Cabinet Office civil servant, Catherine Day, visited the London Borough of Waltham Forest’s Neighbourhood Policing Citizens’ Assembly to explore how such assemblies work and their impact. She convenes a cross...

Defra Accounting Officer system statement 2023
seen at 14:36, 19 April in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Defra Accounting Officer system statement 2023
CMA: workforce management information February 2024
seen at 14:33, 19 April in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
CMA: workforce management information February 2024
Equality Act 2010 (Work on Ships and Hovercraft) Regulations 2011: post implementation review
seen at 14:30, 19 April in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Equality Act 2010 (Work on Ships and Hovercraft) Regulations 2011: post implementation review
Disability benefits system to be reviewed as PM outlines "moral mission" to reform welfare
seen at 11:59, 19 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Disability benefits system to be reviewed as PM outlines "moral mission" to reform welfare
TRA makes Final Recommendation to extend steel safeguard measures
seen at 11:58, 19 April in News and communications (Our copy).
TRA makes Final Recommendation to extend steel safeguard measures
Prime Minister’s speech on welfare: 19 April 2024
seen at 11:58, 19 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Prime Minister’s speech on welfare: 19 April 2024
G7 foreign ministers' statement in Italy, April 2024
seen at 11:57, 19 April in News and communications (Our copy).
G7 foreign ministers' statement in Italy, April 2024
G7 foreign ministers' statement in Italy, April 2024
seen at 11:57, 19 April in News and communications (Our copy).
G7 foreign ministers' statement in Italy, April 2024
ICAI Chief Commissioner at the International Development Committee
seen at 11:53, 19 April in ICAI (Our copy).

ICAI’s Chief Commissioner, Dr Tamsyn Barton, gave evidence to the International Development Committee yesterday (16 January) on our review looking across the last four years of scrutinising UK aid. UK aid under...

Forthcoming review: UK aid for sustainable cities
seen at 11:52, 19 April in ICAI (Our copy).

The Independent Commission for Aid Impact (ICAI) will assess how well the UK is using its aid for sustainable cities and urban development in a forthcoming review.  Cities generate more than 80% of global GDP...

UK aid to Gaza, Afghanistan and China to come under ICAI scrutiny
seen at 11:52, 19 April in ICAI (Our copy).

The Independent Commission for Aid Impact (ICAI) will look at UK aid to Gaza, Afghanistan and China in three new information notes. Since the Israel-Hamas war began in October 2023, the UK has announced &...

New ICAI Commissioners: Liz Ditchburn and Harold Freeman
seen at 11:51, 19 April in ICAI (Our copy).

Liz Ditchburn and Harold Freeman have been announced as the incoming part-time Commissioners for the Independent Commission for Aid Impact (ICAI). The candidates, who will take up their four-year posts on 1 July...

Forthcoming review: DHSC’s aid-funded global health research and innovation
seen at 11:51, 19 April 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...

UK’s £11.6bn climate finance commitment at risk as aid resources stretched
seen at 11:50, 19 April 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...

UK aid to China falls by up to 90% since 2019 but still lacks transparency
seen at 11:50, 19 April in ICAI (Our copy).

UK aid to China has fallen by up to 90% since 2019, but the aid watchdog continues to raise concerns about the transparency of the remaining spend in a report today (Thursday 21 March). The Independent Commission...

Aid budget reductions, pandemic and FCDO merger created a more favourable environment for fraud risk 
seen at 11:49, 19 April in ICAI (Our copy).

Despite having strong programme management processes in place, FCDO discovered just £2.2 million in fraud loss in 2020-21 in UK aid compared to its £9.9 billion spend, ICAI finds.   Under-...

Use of the aid budget to host refugees in the UK rises to £4.3bn
seen at 11:49, 19 April in ICAI (Our copy).

Aid spending on asylum seekers and refugees in the UK rose to £4.3bn in 2023, constituting 28% of the aid budget, as ICAI continues to raise concerns around value for money. Negative impact on FCDO’...

UK aid to India taking steps to improve poverty focus, but some investments pose major reputational risks
seen at 11:49, 19 April in ICAI (Our copy).

Aid watchdog finds FCDO has started work to ensure aid to India goes where it is most needed, and on mobilising climate finance following last year’s review. But ICAI raises questions over some investments made...

Coverage about upcoming border checks
seen at 11:44, 19 April in Defra in the media (Our copy).

There has been misleading reporting this morning (19 April) claiming that health and safety checks for EU imports won’t be “turned on” as planned from 30 April 2024. However, as has been previously...

CSPL 321st Meeting, Thursday 21 March 2024: Agenda and Minutes
seen at 11:33, 19 April in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
CSPL 321st Meeting, Thursday 21 March 2024: Agenda and Minutes
Fit Note Reform: call for evidence
seen at 11:32, 19 April in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Fit Note Reform: call for evidence
Floating Offshore Wind Manufacturing Investment Scheme: request for information
seen at 11:30, 19 April in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Floating Offshore Wind Manufacturing Investment Scheme: request for information
Guidance for Local Authorities on Data Analytics in Children’s Social Care 
seen at 11:30, 19 April in Responsible Technology Adoption Unit Blog (Our copy).

Children’s Social Care is one of the most important functions the government carries out. Children who need help and protection deserve high quality and effective support as soon as a need is identified.  

Heads of G7 Export Credit Agencies - 2024 meeting statement
seen at 10:46, 19 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Heads of G7 Export Credit Agencies - 2024 meeting statement
What will the minimum wage be next year?
seen at 10:37, 19 April in Low Pay Commission (Our copy).

‘What will the minimum wage be next year?’ This is a common question we hear from workers and employers on our visits around the country. Though the final recommended rate is agreed by Low Pay Commissioners through...

Draft affirmative coming for Armed Forces (Court Martial) (Amendment) Rules 2024
seen at 09:55, 19 April in Statutory Instruments (Our copy).
Draft affirmative coming for Armed Forces (Court Martial) (Amendment) Rules 2024. See other results for details.
Economic Security (Baroness Neville-Rolfe)
seen at 09:55, 19 April in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Today, I am setting out a series of new steps to boost the UK’s economic defences and enhance the capabilities of the Government to respond to economic security threats.

The openness of the UK economy...

Smart Data Roadmap Publication (Kevin Hollinrake)
seen at 09:55, 19 April in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The government has today published a Roadmap which sets out what action it will take over the coming year to progress a Smart Data economy as a result of the new powers in the Data Protection and Digital Information...

Economic Security (Oliver Dowden)
seen at 09:55, 19 April in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Today, I am setting out a series of new steps to boost the UK’s economic defences and enhance the capabilities of the Government to respond to economic security threats.

The openness of the UK economy...

Tax Administration and Maintenance: Spring 2024 (Nigel Huddleston, Member, Finance Bill Committee)
seen at 09:55, 19 April in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

At Spring Budget, the government cut taxes for working people and announced a range of reforms to support the ambition for a tax system that is simple, fair, and supports growth.

The government also committed...

Regulator investigates fundraising activity over links to pro-Hamas media outlet
seen at 09:44, 19 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Regulator investigates fundraising activity over links to pro-Hamas media outlet
Being assessed and assessing – a tale of two perspectives: Part one
seen at 09:39, 19 April in Defra digital, data and technology (Our copy).

Jenny Taylor shares her experiences of having her work to design a new Defra Forms service assessed, and how she will apply the learnings in her future work.

I wrote back in December about the...

LANDMARK CHILDCARE ROLLOUT ON TRACK
seen at 02:48, 19 April in News and communications (Our copy).
LANDMARK CHILDCARE ROLLOUT ON TRACK
We must start with fixing the immediate crisis in Gaza: UK statement at the UN Security Council
seen at 02:47, 19 April in News and communications (Our copy).
We must start with fixing the immediate crisis in Gaza: UK statement at the UN Security Council