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08 October 2024

UK sanctions Russian troops deploying chemical weapons on the battlefield
seen at 12:33, 8 October in News and communications (Our copy).
UK sanctions Russian troops deploying chemical weapons on the battlefield
Self Assessment: online help is just a click or a swipe away
seen at 12:31, 8 October in News and communications (Our copy).
Self Assessment: online help is just a click or a swipe away
The journey of a dreamer from Oaxaca with a Chevening scholarship
seen at 12:28, 8 October in News and communications (Our copy).
The journey of a dreamer from Oaxaca with a Chevening scholarship
UN Human Rights Council 57: Interactive dialogue on Honduras
seen at 12:25, 8 October in News and communications (Our copy).
UN Human Rights Council 57: Interactive dialogue on Honduras
Elafibranor approved as first medicine to treat adults with a rare liver disease known as primary biliary cholangitis
seen at 12:24, 8 October in News and communications (Our copy).
Elafibranor approved as first medicine to treat adults with a rare liver disease known as primary biliary cholangitis
CMA response to National Planning Policy Framework consultation
seen at 12:23, 8 October in News and communications (Our copy).
CMA response to National Planning Policy Framework consultation
Speech: Prison Governors Association Speech
seen at 12:15, 8 October in Ministry of Justice - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Speech: Prison Governors Association Speech
Recorder Pre-Application Seminar 2024
seen at 12:12, 8 October in Courts and Tribunals Judiciary (Our copy).

The Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC) will be launching a selection exercise in November to recruit Recorders.

The seminar

The Judicial Office is organising a pre-application...

Scalability Challenges in Privacy-Preserving Federated Learning
seen at 12:07, 8 October in Responsible Technology Adoption Unit Blog (Our copy).

This post is part of a series on privacy-preserving federated learning. The series is a collaboration between the Responsible Technology Adoption Unit (RTA) and the US National Institute of Standards and Technology...

New restrictions to limit impact of Ips typographus tree pest
seen at 11:20, 8 October in News and communications (Our copy).
New restrictions to limit impact of Ips typographus tree pest
CMA appoints 3 Senior Legal Directors
seen at 11:19, 8 October in News and communications (Our copy).
CMA appoints 3 Senior Legal Directors
Millions of workers to benefit from modernised new pensions system
seen at 11:19, 8 October in News and communications (Our copy).
Millions of workers to benefit from modernised new pensions system
Marburg virus disease: what you need to know
seen at 10:37, 8 October in UK Health Security Agency (Our copy).
Marburg virus under a microscope. Image courtesy US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | Frederick Murphy

You may have seen reports about a rise in cases of Marburg virus disease in Rwanda, ...

My experience of using Get help buying for schools to buy multi-functional devices and more
seen at 10:36, 8 October in Buying for Schools (Our copy).

Jacqui Whiting is Procurement and Contracts Manager at Our Lady of the Magnificat Multi-Academy Company (MAC), a family of 17 schools across Warwickshire and Worcestershire.  Jacqui used Get help buying ...

Safety digest 09/2024: Enfield Town
seen at 10:32, 8 October in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Safety digest 09/2024: Enfield Town
Annual Capital Investment for Research Call through the National Institute for Health and Care Research (Baroness Merron)
seen at 10:24, 8 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Today I am pleased to announce Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) funding of nearly £30 million through the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) for capital equipment, technology...

Energy Infrastructure Planning Projects (Lord Hunt of Kings Heath)
seen at 10:24, 8 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

This Statement concerns an application for development consent made under the Planning Act 2008 by Ecotricity (Heck Fen) Limited for the construction and operation of a solar photovoltaic electricity generating...

Towards an FP10 Fit to Tackle Global Challenges: The UK’s position on the Successor to the World’s Largest R&D Programme (Lord Vallance of Balham)
seen at 10:24, 8 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am repeating the following Written Ministerial Statement made today in the other place by my Right Honourable Friend, the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology; Rt Hon Peter Kyle MP.

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Planning (Louise Haigh)
seen at 10:24, 8 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

This statement confirms that it is necessary to extend the deadline for a decision on the application by National Highways under the Planning Act 2008, for the A122 (Lower Thames Crossing) Development Consent...

British Indian Ocean Territory (David Lammy)
seen at 10:24, 8 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

On 3 October the United Kingdom and the Republic of Mauritius reached an historic agreement on the exercise of sovereignty over the British Indian Ocean Territory/Chagos Archipelago. The Agreement secures the...

Legacy/Northern Ireland (Hilary Benn)
seen at 10:24, 8 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I wish to provide an update to the House following the Northern Ireland Court of Appeal’s judgment in Dillon and Others regarding the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act (‘the...

Measures to tackle late payments and long payment terms (Jonathan Reynolds)
seen at 10:24, 8 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Late payments and long payment terms continue to be a significant issue for small businesses and the self- employed across the UK. In 2022, small businesses were owed on average an estimated £22,000 in late...

Launch of the UK-Thailand Enhanced Trade Partnership (Douglas Alexander)
seen at 10:24, 8 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am pleased to announce that the UK Thailand Enhanced Trade Partnership (ETP) was signed and launched on 18 September in Bangkok.

Thailand is Southeast Asia’s second largest economy. The ...

Kroll Associates’ report on Post Office Capture software (Gareth Thomas)
seen at 10:23, 8 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Earlier this year, concerns were raised by Parliamentarians and postmasters about the Post Office’s Capture software, which was rolled out by the Post Office to some branches in the 1990s, and pre-dated...

September 2024 Flood Response (Emma Hardy)
seen at 10:23, 8 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Just over 1,000 properties flooded in late September after double the monthly average of rain fell across central and southern England. Devastating impacts were felt in communities across Northamptonshire, Bedfordshire...

Royal Navy Behaviours (Alistair Carns)
seen at 10:23, 8 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

This Government is committed to improving Service life for our dedicated Service personnel. This includes addressing any experience in our Armed Forces which falls short of the standards we expect. The Secretary...

MOD purchase of semiconductor facility in Newton Aycliffe (John Healey)
seen at 10:22, 8 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

On Friday 27 September, the Ministry of Defence bolstered the UK defence supply chain with the acquisition of a key semiconductor factory in Newton Aycliffe, County Durham.

This factory is the only secure...

Towards an FP10 Fit to Tackle Global Challenges: The UK’s position on the Successor to the World’s Largest R&D Programme (Peter Kyle)
seen at 10:22, 8 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology is focused on improving people’s lives by maximising the potential of research and development, science and technology to drive economic growth and ...

Marine Pollution Incident Resilience workshop begins in Honiara
seen at 10:08, 8 October in News and communications (Our copy).
Marine Pollution Incident Resilience workshop begins in Honiara
A strong foundation in Reception and key stage 1 sets children up for success
seen at 10:08, 8 October in News and communications (Our copy).
A strong foundation in Reception and key stage 1 sets children up for success
Early years education too important to be left to chance
seen at 10:06, 8 October in News and communications (Our copy).
Early years education too important to be left to chance
UK Sea Fisheries Statistics: Unscheduled Corrections
seen at 10:05, 8 October in News and communications (Our copy).
UK Sea Fisheries Statistics: Unscheduled Corrections
Liverpool City Region and Homes England invest £51 million in Birkenhead regeneration project
seen at 10:05, 8 October in News and communications (Our copy).
Liverpool City Region and Homes England invest &pound;51 million in Birkenhead regeneration project
Ofwat calls on water sector to improve its performance after companies fall short on targets
seen at 10:01, 8 October in Ofwat (Our copy).

Poor performance costs water sector &pound;157.6m this year as companies fall further behind on some key Ofwat targets Customers’ bills will be reduced to reflect these performance penalties in 2025...

Policy paper: East of England Probation Service Action Plan
seen at 09:57, 8 October in Ministry of Justice - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Policy paper: East of England Probation Service Action Plan
5 tips for managing your woodland this autumn
seen at 09:54, 8 October in Forestry Commission (Our copy).

MacBradan Bones is a Nature Recovery Advisor for the Forestry Commission. Here he shares his tips for managing your woodland in autumn.

Autumn is a key time in the woodland calendar. It marks the start...

Defra group digital and data transformation strategy: how we’re making our services better
seen at 09:48, 8 October in Defra digital, data and technology (Our copy).

David Caldwell, Defra’s Deputy Director for Digital Transformation, provides an update on the work underway to transform digital services in Defra.

It has been a while since we last shared what...

Independent Monitoring Authority Annual Report 2023
seen at 09:35, 8 October in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Independent Monitoring Authority Annual Report 2023
The Occupational Pension Schemes (Collective Money Purchase Schemes) (Extension to Unconnected Multiple Employer Schemes and Miscellaneous Provisions) Regulations 2025
seen at 09:32, 8 October in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
The Occupational Pension Schemes (Collective Money Purchase Schemes) (Extension to Unconnected Multiple Employer Schemes and Miscellaneous Provisions) Regulations 2025
How peatland partnerships are transforming and restoring degrading landscapes into healthy, vibrant peatlands
seen at 09:31, 8 October in Environment (Our copy).
Dartmoor National Park – moorland stream. Credit: Natural England

England’s upland blanket bogs, lowland fens and valley mires are places of striking natural beauty. They are also valuable carbon dioxide ...

Half a billion-pound investment in electric buses to spark a new era of green growth
seen at 02:53, 8 October in News and communications (Our copy).
Half a billion-pound investment in electric buses to spark a new era of green growth
Game-changing tech to reach the public faster as dedicated new unit launched to curb red tape
seen at 02:52, 8 October in News and communications (Our copy).
Game-changing tech to reach the public faster as dedicated new unit launched to curb red tape
OS named future operator of National Underground Asset Register
seen at 02:52, 8 October in News and communications (Our copy).
OS named future operator of National Underground Asset Register
Regulating quantum technology applications: government response to recommendations made by the Regulatory Horizons Council
seen at 02:31, 8 October in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Regulating quantum technology applications: government response to recommendations made by the Regulatory Horizons Council