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24 May 2024

Pet Abduction Bill becomes law
seen at 22:43, 24 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Pet Abduction Bill becomes law
Infected Blood Compensation body and Victims and Prisoners Bill become law
seen at 21:49, 24 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Infected Blood Compensation body and Victims and Prisoners Bill become law
Leasehold reforms become law
seen at 21:49, 24 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Leasehold reforms become law
Consultation on digital markets competition regime guidance
seen at 21:32, 24 May in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Consultation on digital markets competition regime guidance
Updated CMA transparency and disclosure statement, including new overseas investigative assistance guidance
seen at 21:30, 24 May in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Updated CMA transparency and disclosure statement, including new overseas investigative assistance guidance
Levelling Up Partnership funding confirmed
seen at 20:45, 24 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Levelling Up Partnership funding confirmed
New Maritime and Coastguard Chair appointed
seen at 20:45, 24 May in News and communications (Our copy).
New Maritime and Coastguard Chair appointed
New Chair appointed to The Royal Parks Board.
seen at 20:44, 24 May in News and communications (Our copy).
New Chair appointed to The Royal Parks Board.
Six new trustees appointed to the Theatres Trust board.
seen at 20:43, 24 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Six new trustees appointed to the Theatres Trust board.
POST OFFICE (HORIZON) CONVICTIONS QUASHED
seen at 20:43, 24 May in News and communications (Our copy).
POST OFFICE (HORIZON) CONVICTIONS QUASHED
Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act receives Royal Assent
seen at 20:43, 24 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act receives Royal Assent
Correspondence: Post Office (Horizon System) Offences Act 2024: open letter to postmasters
seen at 20:41, 24 May in Ministry of Justice - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Correspondence: Post Office (Horizon System) Offences Act 2024: open letter to postmasters
Farming Recovery Fund expanded 
seen at 18:48, 24 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Farming Recovery Fund expanded 
A1 in Northumberland – Morpeth to Ellingham development consent decision announced
seen at 18:48, 24 May in News and communications (Our copy).
A1 in Northumberland – Morpeth to Ellingham development consent decision announced
Secretary of State announces Boundary Commission re-appointment
seen at 18:47, 24 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Secretary of State announces Boundary Commission re-appointment
Anglian Water Services Ltd convicted in case brought by Environment Agency
seen at 18:44, 24 May in Creating a better place (Our copy).

It is two and a half years since we announced the launch of a major investigation into potential widespread non-compliance by water and sewerage companies at wastewater treatment works.

This is...

Making the move to digital for training logs
seen at 18:40, 24 May in Matters of Testing (Our copy).

In our April special notice (02.24), we set out the changes we’re making to how you need to record your annual training going forwards. Since the 2022/2023 training and assessment year finished in April...

Railway stations awarded Access for All accessibility funding
seen at 18:32, 24 May in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Railway stations awarded Access for All accessibility funding
Consultation on the proposed variation to the commitments in respect of Meta’s use of advertising data
seen at 18:30, 24 May in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Consultation on the proposed variation to the commitments in respect of Meta’s use of advertising data
David Bolt appointed as interim ICIBI from 3 June 2024
seen at 17:01, 24 May in News and communications (Our copy).
David Bolt appointed as interim ICIBI from 3 June 2024
Development consent order deadlines and designation of National Networks National Policy Statement
seen at 17:01, 24 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Development consent order deadlines and designation of National Networks National Policy Statement
GCA responds to reappointment
seen at 17:00, 24 May in News and communications (Our copy).
GCA responds to reappointment
New Chair of the Consumer Council for Water appointed
seen at 17:00, 24 May in News and communications (Our copy).
New Chair of the Consumer Council for Water appointed
Interim Chair of Joint Nature Conservation Committee appointment extended
seen at 17:00, 24 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Interim Chair of Joint Nature Conservation Committee appointment extended
Anglian Water Services Ltd convicted in Environment Agency case
seen at 16:59, 24 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Anglian Water Services Ltd convicted in Environment Agency case
Fisheries and Seafood Scheme re-opens following high demand
seen at 16:59, 24 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Fisheries and Seafood Scheme re-opens following high demand
Environment Agency explains that pollution in Windermere is reducing but more needs to be done to tackle all sources of pollution, not just sewage
seen at 16:55, 24 May in Creating a better place (Our copy).

In my role I get asked about water quality on Lake Windermere a lot. There are confusing messages and pictures being shared with the public which tend to over simplify the sources of pollution in the lake and...

High court ruling on Farming Rules for Water
seen at 16:53, 24 May in Defra in the media (Our copy).

Today (24th May) the High Court has rejected all claims that the Environment Agency has failed to effectively enforce its Farming Rules for Water (FRfW).

In his ruling, Justice Dove found no fault...

How sharing your experience helps to improve the Digital Registration Service
seen at 16:52, 24 May in HM Land Registry (Our copy).

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HM Land Registry’s Digital Registration Service (DRS) was launched in 2021 to enable customers to submit their applications online. We now process just over 1.5 million ...

Latest statement in response to small boat crossings
seen at 16:50, 24 May in Home Office in the media (Our copy).
Latest statement in response to small boat crossings
George from RPA's Grants Service tells us about the training course at the Allerton Project
seen at 16:48, 24 May in Rural payments (Our copy).

George from RPA’s Grants Service team talks about the two-day training course he attended at the Allerton Project in Leicestershire. The Allerton Project is a 320 hectare demonstration farm which researches...

News story: Heather Baily’s term as Chair of the SIA has been extended
seen at 16:46, 24 May in Security Industry Authority - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
News story: Heather Baily’s term as Chair of the SIA has been extended
Insolvency practitioner sanctions: Mark Sands 26 March 2024
seen at 16:38, 24 May in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Insolvency practitioner sanctions: Mark Sands 26 March 2024
Insolvency practitioner sanctions: Samantha Warburton 29 January 2024
seen at 16:35, 24 May in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Insolvency practitioner sanctions: Samantha Warburton 29 January 2024
Insolvency practitioner sanctions: Samantha Warburton 29 January 2024 - 2
seen at 16:33, 24 May in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Insolvency practitioner sanctions: Samantha Warburton 29 January 2024 - 2
Insolvency practitioner sanctions: Tracey Whittaker 28 February 2024
seen at 16:33, 24 May in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Insolvency practitioner sanctions: Tracey Whittaker 28 February 2024
Insolvency Service Government Procurement Card transactions - April 2024 to March 2025
seen at 16:32, 24 May in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Insolvency Service Government Procurement Card transactions - April 2024 to March 2025
Insolvency Service spend - April 2024 to March 2025
seen at 16:31, 24 May in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Insolvency Service spend - April 2024 to March 2025
Meet the Modern Civil Service: Carol Bernard
seen at 16:30, 24 May in A Modern Civil Service (Our copy).

 

Carol Bernard, Executive Director, Line Management Capability.

What does A Modern Civil Service mean to you? 

It means a number of things. I'm part of the Government People Group so...

Manila, call for bids for FY 2024/25: modern slavery
seen at 15:02, 24 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Manila, call for bids for FY 2024/25: modern slavery
Escalating conflict in Myanmar: joint statement by UK and partners
seen at 15:02, 24 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Escalating conflict in Myanmar: joint statement by UK and partners
New excavation unearths Roman taste for oysters
seen at 15:00, 24 May in News and communications (Our copy).
New excavation unearths Roman taste for oysters
TRA finds scrapping e-bike tariffs could save UK £51m per year
seen at 15:00, 24 May in News and communications (Our copy).
TRA finds scrapping e-bike tariffs could save UK £51m per year
Notice to improve: Weston College of Further and Higher Education
seen at 14:59, 24 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Notice to improve: Weston College of Further and Higher Education
Companies House makes progress on implementing reforms
seen at 14:58, 24 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Companies House makes progress on implementing reforms
Bridgwater angler forced to pay nearly £500 for no rod licence
seen at 14:58, 24 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Bridgwater angler forced to pay nearly £500 for no rod licence
Frome angler’s failure to buy rod licence costs him £349
seen at 14:57, 24 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Frome angler’s failure to buy rod licence costs him £349
New members appointed to the Natural England board
seen at 14:55, 24 May in News and communications (Our copy).
New members appointed to the Natural England board
British Ambassador promotes economic development and environment protection in Quetzaltenango
seen at 14:55, 24 May in News and communications (Our copy).
British Ambassador promotes economic development and environment protection in Quetzaltenango
New appointments to the Marine Management Organisation board
seen at 14:54, 24 May in News and communications (Our copy).
New appointments to the Marine Management Organisation board
Next phase of work to reduce metal mine pollution due to start
seen at 14:52, 24 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Next phase of work to reduce metal mine pollution due to start
Appointments made to National Park Authority and National Landscape boards
seen at 14:52, 24 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Appointments made to National Park Authority and National Landscape boards
Draft determinations for water companies
seen at 14:47, 24 May in Defra in the media (Our copy).

The economic regulator of the water sector Ofwat has confirmed it will delay its publication of water company draft determinations until 11 July 2024.

Previously due to be published on 12 June, the new...

Our Natural Health Service
seen at 14:43, 24 May in Natural England (Our copy).

Natural England’s Chief Operating Officer, Oliver Harmar, Senior Occupational Health Therapist, Tracy Metcalf and the Care Trust’s Chief Executive, Therese Patten.

By Esther Smith, Senior Adviser, Health...

Tips and insights for applying to the Online Education Accreditation Scheme
seen at 14:43, 24 May in Ofsted: schools and further education & skills (FES) (Our copy).

A year has passed since the Department for Education (DfE) launched the Online Education Accreditation Scheme (OEAS). The scheme provides a route for providers of full-time online education to ...

RPC provides greater transparency on Government Impact Assessments
seen at 14:36, 24 May in Regulatory Policy Committee (Our copy).

The Regulatory Policy Committee assesses the quality of Government Impact Assessments (IAs). We publish our opinions on IAs, which state whether the department’s estimate of the direct costs of the measure and...

Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023: progress report
seen at 14:33, 24 May in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023: progress report
Insolvency practitioner sanctions: Yiannis Koumettou 18 April 2024
seen at 14:33, 24 May in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Insolvency practitioner sanctions: Yiannis Koumettou 18 April 2024
SIA business plan: 2024 to 2025
seen at 14:33, 24 May in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
SIA business plan: 2024 to 2025
Insolvency Practitioner Sanctions: Adam Boys 28 February 2024
seen at 14:33, 24 May in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Insolvency Practitioner Sanctions: Adam Boys 28 February 2024
Insolvency practitioner sanctions: David Rankin 29 January 2024
seen at 14:32, 24 May in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Insolvency practitioner sanctions: David Rankin 29 January 2024
Charity Commission Business Plan 2024 to 2025
seen at 14:32, 24 May in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Charity Commission Business Plan 2024 to 2025
AI and Public Standards: 2024 AI seminar summary note
seen at 14:32, 24 May in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
AI and Public Standards: 2024 AI seminar summary note
Environment Agency charge proposals for boat registration from January 2025
seen at 14:31, 24 May in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Environment Agency charge proposals for boat registration from January 2025
Withdrawal Agreement Joint Committee annual report 2023
seen at 14:31, 24 May in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Withdrawal Agreement Joint Committee annual report 2023
Holocaust Memorial Bill: note of promoter’s position for House of Lords Select Committee
seen at 14:30, 24 May in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Holocaust Memorial Bill: note of promoter’s position for House of Lords Select Committee
Data protection in a borderless digital landscape
seen at 14:30, 24 May in Responsible Technology Adoption Unit Blog (Our copy).

Privacy Enhancing Technologies (PETs) have become an increasingly important policy priority for governments, multilateral organisations, and the data privacy expert community. PETs refer to a range of digital...

Sea Cadets Sefton lead the way with Armed Forces Covenant signature
seen at 11:46, 24 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Sea Cadets Sefton lead the way with Armed Forces Covenant signature
Manila, call for bids for FY 2024/25: Int'l Programme Fund
seen at 11:46, 24 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Manila, call for bids for FY 2024/25: Int'l Programme Fund
Eleven years of bankruptcy restrictions for former electrician who abused covid loan scheme
seen at 11:45, 24 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Eleven years of bankruptcy restrictions for former electrician who abused covid loan scheme
Licensed drug testing continues at music festivals this summer
seen at 11:45, 24 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Licensed drug testing continues at music festivals this summer
DBS business plan: 2024 - 2025
seen at 11:32, 24 May in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
DBS business plan: 2024 - 2025
COVID-19 loan guarantee schemes repayment data: December 2023
seen at 11:32, 24 May in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
COVID-19 loan guarantee schemes repayment data: December 2023
Insolvency Practitioner Sanctions: Paul Robert Appleton 21 March 2024
seen at 11:32, 24 May in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Insolvency Practitioner Sanctions: Paul Robert Appleton 21 March 2024
National Citizen Service Trust Annual Business Plan 2024 to 2025
seen at 11:32, 24 May in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
National Citizen Service Trust Annual Business Plan 2024 to 2025
Joint Statement: EU-UK Financial Regulatory Forum, May 2024
seen at 11:30, 24 May in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Joint Statement: EU-UK Financial Regulatory Forum, May 2024
Did you know...? The Operational Delivery Profession
seen at 11:30, 24 May in A Modern Civil Service (Our copy).

The Operational Delivery Profession (ODP) is the Civil Service’s largest profession, with its members making up over half of the Civil Service workforce. They provide services to millions of citizens ...

Draft affirmative coming for Global Combat Air Programme International Government Organisation (Immunities and Privileges) Order 2024
seen at 10:55, 24 May in Statutory Instruments (Our copy).
Draft affirmative coming for Global Combat Air Programme International Government Organisation (Immunities and Privileges) Order 2024. See other results for details.
Regulator investigates community drop-in centre over governance concerns
seen at 10:48, 24 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Regulator investigates community drop-in centre over governance concerns
Chief Coroner HHJ Thomas Teague KC looks back on his career
seen at 10:45, 24 May in Courts and Tribunals Judiciary (Our copy).

His Honour Judge Thomas Teague KC formally retires as Chief Coroner of England and Wales today (24 May 2024). He talks about his long career as a barrister, judge and Chief Coroner.

Can you introduce...
Personal data breaches- FOI2024/10926
seen at 10:30, 24 May in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Personal data breaches- FOI2024/10926
UK Space Agency Register of Board Members’ Interests
seen at 10:30, 24 May in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
UK Space Agency Register of Board Members’ Interests
Finance (No.2) Bill (Baroness Vere of Norbiton)
seen at 09:58, 24 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I have made a statement under Section 19(1)(a) of the Human Rights Act 1998 that, in my view, the provisions of the Finance (No.2) Bill are compatible with the convention rights.

Dentistry Update (Lord Markham)
seen at 09:56, 24 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My Rt. Hon. Friend the Minister for Public Health, Start for Life and Primary Care (Andrea Leadsom MP) has made the following Written Statement:

On 7 February 2024 the government published our report: Faster...

Disease Control Framework for Bluetongue Virus Serotype 3 in England in 2024 (Mark Spencer, Member, Pet Abduction Bill Committee)
seen at 09:54, 24 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Defra is publishing its framework for managing an outbreak of bluetongue virus serotype 3 (BTV-3) in England.

Bluetongue is a disease affecting ruminants (such as cattle, sheep and deer) and camelids...

Dentistry Update (Andrea Leadsom, Member, Tobacco and Vapes Bill Committee)
seen at 09:53, 24 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

On 7 February 2024 the government published our report: Faster, simpler and fairer: our plan to recover and reform NHS dentistry, to accelerate the recovery of NHS dentistry from the COVID-19 pandemic. The plan...

Contingencies Fund Advance (Maria Caulfield)
seen at 09:51, 24 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I hereby give notice of the Department of Health and Social Care’s intention to seek a Contingencies Fund Advance to make the recently announced interim infected blood payments.

The Minister for the...

Support for Taiwan’s meaningful engagement with the WHO in 2024
seen at 09:45, 24 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Support for Taiwan’s meaningful engagement with the WHO in 2024
Open access restriction at Willyshaw Rigg (2): how to comment
seen at 09:31, 24 May in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Open access restriction at Willyshaw Rigg (2): how to comment
Putting consumers first: empowering and protecting energy consumers
seen at 09:30, 24 May in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Putting consumers first: empowering and protecting energy consumers