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09 November

Second World War veterans to receive government support for overseas remembrance events
Second World War veterans to receive government support for overseas remembrance events
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His Majesty The King leads nation in silence on Remembrance Sunday
His Majesty The King leads nation in silence on Remembrance Sunday
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Health boost for Britain's forces as New NHS Programme Launches
Health boost for Britain's forces as New NHS Programme Launches
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Funding boost to protect war memorials across the country for future generations
Funding boost to protect war memorials across the country for future generations
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Supporting veterans to live well
Veterans face unique challenges in getting the health care they need after they leave the military. Find out how Healthwatch teams across England have been helping veterans to get the care they need.
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Beyond the Battlefield: Veterans' Struggles for NHS Care
These stories show how some veterans are struggling to get the care they need.
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07 November

Licence Application Refused for Scaffolder
Licence Application Refused for Scaffolder
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Dr Alison Cave: Pharmacists are on the frontline of medicines safety – and your reports make all the difference
Dr Alison Cave: Pharmacists are on the frontline of medicines safety – and your reports make all the difference
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Edition 1: Ready, Steady, File!
Edition 1: Ready, Steady, File!
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Latest statement in response to small boat crossings
Latest statement in response to small boat crossings
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Operational notice for Assent Building Control Compliance Limited
Operational notice for Assent Building Control Compliance Limited
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FCDO statement on DPRK ballistic missile launch: 7 November
FCDO statement on DPRK ballistic missile launch: 7 November
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Service family homes in Wales to benefit from a £9bn 'generational renewal' of UK military accommodation
Service family homes in Wales to benefit from a £9bn 'generational renewal' of UK military accommodation
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Response to the Scottish Government’s Climate Change Plan

On 6 November the Scottish Government published its Climate Change Plan setting out the policies and proposals the Scottish Government will take forward to enable its carbon budgets ...

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What does the future of planning look like to you? 

Every year on 8 November, planners and communities across the world come together to celebrate World Town Planning Day – a moment to recognise how good planning improves lives, creates vibrant places to ...

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Building Inclusive Safeguarding Workplaces
Le'Siran Edwards From Coaching to National Conference Success

As the founder of the Black & Diverse Safeguarding Professionals Conference (BDSC), I never imagined that what started as coaching conversations...

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Launching the Social and Affordable Homes Programme 2026 to 2036
Launching the Social and Affordable Homes Programme 2026 to 2036
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Slough Borough Council: Commissioner appointment letter (5 November 2025)
Slough Borough Council: Commissioner appointment letter (5 November 2025)
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Parole Board Open Management Committee meeting on 4 December 2025
Parole Board Open Management Committee meeting on 4 December 2025
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DBS yn cefnogi Wythnos Diogelu Cymru 2025
DBS yn cefnogi Wythnos Diogelu Cymru 2025
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DBS supports Wales Safeguarding Week 2025
DBS supports Wales Safeguarding Week 2025
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Social and Affordable Homes Programme: letter to councils
Social and Affordable Homes Programme: letter to councils
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How Governors Can Support Effective Pupil Premium Strategies in Schools
Ark Greenwich Free School

Quick summary

A link governor talks about their approach to ensuring pupil premium funding makes a difference The governor shares the key areas link they focus on when...
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Sourcing the stack for local government technology

In January 2025, the Government Digital Service (GDS) published a blueprint for modern digital government. This was a bold vision for what the future might look like, which extended GDS’ remit across...

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A message from FSA CEO Katie Pettifer

Cymraeg

CIEH Wales Conference: Embracing change, empowering environmental health

I'm constantly inspired by the dedication of environmental health professionals—people who quietly and...

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Widespread reaction to social housing and brownfield funding

There has been widespread national and regional coverage about our announcement today setting out further details of the historic £39 billion Social and Affordable Homes Programme as well...

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Strategy for future retail payments infrastructure
Strategy for future retail payments infrastructure
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Opportunity to deliver HLPAS in Lancaster now extended
Opportunity to deliver HLPAS in Lancaster now extended
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David Woodward reappointed as a Non-Executive Director to the Board of NS&I
David Woodward reappointed as a Non-Executive Director to the Board of NS&I
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Transport Secretary meets Huntingdon attack rail staff and first responders
Transport Secretary meets Huntingdon attack rail staff and first responders
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Introducing the GFiE Pathway to STEM
Introducing the GFiE Pathway to STEM
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UK Leads Global Earth Observation as CEOS Chair in 2025 

The United Kingdom has concluded its tenure as Chair of the Committee on Earth Observation Satellites (CEOS), marking a transformative year for the global Earth observation (EO) community.

Under...

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DVLA modernises diabetes rules for bus and lorry drivers
DVLA modernises diabetes rules for bus and lorry drivers
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The role of data on school and further education inspections

This week we released information sets to schools, further education providers and inspectors that help frame our inspection activity. These are called the Inspection Data Summary Report (IDSR) for schools...

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CMA proposes to accept remedies in supermarket supplier deal
CMA proposes to accept remedies in supermarket supplier deal
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Universal Periodic Review 50: UK Statement on Bulgaria
Universal Periodic Review 50: UK Statement on Bulgaria
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Report by the Director of the OSCE's Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR): UK response, November 2025
Report by the Director of the OSCE's Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR): UK response, November 2025
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International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists: joint statement to the OSCE, November 2025
International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists: joint statement to the OSCE, November 2025
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PM meeting with Prime Minister Mottley of Barbados: 6 November 2025
PM meeting with Prime Minister Mottley of Barbados: 6 November 2025
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PM meeting with President Lula da Silva of Brazil: 6 November 2025
PM meeting with President Lula da Silva of Brazil: 6 November 2025
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UK backs record Maynilad IPO for Metro Manila water access
UK backs record Maynilad IPO for Metro Manila water access
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Social and Affordable Homes Programme: letter to Private Registered Providers
Social and Affordable Homes Programme: letter to Private Registered Providers
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Social and Affordable Homes Programme: Outline Guidance Published Ahead of 2026 Launch
Social and Affordable Homes Programme: Outline Guidance Published Ahead of 2026 Launch
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Government support to get quantum to work faster, boosting UK’s health, defence, energy and more
Government support to get quantum to work faster, boosting UK’s health, defence, energy and more
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EMS (Extra Mural Studies) week for Vet students

Engaging with the veterinary community is vital in helping to promote the roles of Official Veterinarians (OVs) in the FSA as an attractive career path, so we do lots of work on this and the FSA EMS...

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Sign up for UK NSC online seminar on assessing screening programme effectiveness

The UK National Screening Committee holds online seminars on important themes related to screening tests and programmes.

Our next seminar will look at assessing the effectiveness of screening programmes...

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Revocation of the 2 GHz Mobile Satellite Services Regulations
Revocation of the 2 GHz Mobile Satellite Services Regulations
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06 November

Mayors to lead the charge for thousands of new social homes
Mayors to lead the charge for thousands of new social homes
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Patients to benefit from cutting-edge NHS care from their homes
Patients to benefit from cutting-edge NHS care from their homes
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We will continue to support the Syrian Government as it fulfils its commitments to build a more stable, free, and prosperous future for all Syrians: UK Explanation of Vote at the UN Security Council
We will continue to support the Syrian Government as it fulfils its commitments to build a more stable, free, and prosperous future for all Syrians: UK Explanation of Vote at the UN Security Council
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Military families in Cambridgeshire receive biggest housing upgrade in over half a century 
Military families in Cambridgeshire receive biggest housing upgrade in over half a century 
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MHRA approves Siiltibcy as a diagnostic aid for Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection, including disease
MHRA approves Siiltibcy as a diagnostic aid for Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection, including disease
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Assent Building Compliance Ltd and associated companies – winding up orders made
Assent Building Compliance Ltd and associated companies – winding up orders made
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Prime Minister's speech at the United Nations COP30 summit: 6 November 2025
Prime Minister's speech at the United Nations COP30 summit: 6 November 2025
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Exchange of correspondence between the Prime Minister and the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport regarding the report by the Commissioner for Public Appointments: 6 November 2025
Exchange of correspondence between the Prime Minister and the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport regarding the report by the Commissioner for Public Appointments: 6 November 2025
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There is still much more to be done to address accelerating climate change impacts: UK statement at the UN Security Council
There is still much more to be done to address accelerating climate change impacts: UK statement at the UN Security Council
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Going Dutch to strengthen international collaboration on screening challenges and opportunities

The charming Dutch city of Utrecht, renowned for its bell tower and picturesque canals, provided the perfect backdrop for the annual Nordic Screening Network meeting.

Experts from the Netherlands...

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Shropshire farmer to pay nearly £40,000 for slurry pollution
Shropshire farmer to pay nearly £40,000 for slurry pollution
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Applications open for 2026 Royal Society Pairing Scheme
Applications open for 2026 Royal Society Pairing Scheme
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Be the difference: Why every civil servant should consider charity trusteeship
David Holdsworth, Chief Executive, Charity Commission

As civil servants, we dedicate our careers to public service, working tirelessly to improve lives and strengthen communities across the UK. But did you...

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How Companies House is helping businesses prepare for identity verification

If you’re a business owner, you’ve probably heard about identity verification and the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act.

Change is not always easy, especially when it comes to new rules...

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MHCLG: workforce management information, September 2025
MHCLG: workforce management information, September 2025
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MOJ arm's length bodies spending over £25,000: September 2023
MOJ arm's length bodies spending over £25,000: September 2023
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MOJ arm's length bodies spending over £25,000: October 2023
MOJ arm's length bodies spending over £25,000: October 2023
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The Ministers’ Etc. Pension Scheme (Amendment) 2025
The Ministers’ Etc. Pension Scheme (Amendment) 2025
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Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing Supervision Reform: Duties, Powers, and Accountability Consultation
Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing Supervision Reform: Duties, Powers, and Accountability Consultation
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Over 5 million under 65s with a long-term health condition could miss out flu vaccine
Over 5 million under 65s with a long-term health condition could miss out flu vaccine
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AAIB Report: Cessna T210M, N761JU
AAIB Report: Cessna T210M, N761JU
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Thousands of British workers deliver world-class armoured fighting vehicle to the British Army
Thousands of British workers deliver world-class armoured fighting vehicle to the British Army
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ICAI Chief Commissioner discusses recent highlights and challenges in Parliament

Jillian Popkins gave evidence to the International Development Committee in Parliament on 4 November, in a session looking at the work of the Independent Commission for Aid Impact (ICAI).  The Chief Commissioner...

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Using AI sustainably: how Defra’s Action Finder tool has shown a net positive impact is possible

Lee Croucher and Giorgio Peacock are Product Managers in the Farming and Countryside Programme at Defra. In this blog post they talk about a recent project exploring sustainable AI development and its potential...

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Blue Skies Space to launch Mauve satellite, demonstrating a new model for delivering space science data
Credits: C3S LLC/Blue Skies Space

Blue Skies Space, a UK-based company, is gearing up to launch its first science satellite, Mauve, aboard SpaceX’s Transporter-15 in November 2025.

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Patterns for the global public sector

Patterns are one of the oldest design technologies, and yet they hold huge potential for the future of governments.

In summer 2025, 48 government design teams from around the world came together...

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Introducing the Mayoral Data Council: making data work for devolution 

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) is working with England's Mayoral Strategic Authorities (MSAs) to help ensure data drives effective devolution. We are bringing together...

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AAIB investigation to Cessna T210M, N761JU
AAIB investigation to Cessna T210M, N761JU
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Senior barristers to support government on strategic public cases
Senior barristers to support government on strategic public cases
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New IRA and suspected terror facilitator sanctioned
New IRA and suspected terror facilitator sanctioned
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Russia’s repeated use of offensive and baseless language is disrespectful and undermines diplomatic dialogue: UK statement to the OSCE
Russia’s repeated use of offensive and baseless language is disrespectful and undermines diplomatic dialogue: UK statement to the OSCE
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Natural England sets out new vision for nature and growth with corporate strategy
Natural England sets out new vision for nature and growth with corporate strategy
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UK and Oregon trade and economic co-operation memorandum of understanding
UK and Oregon trade and economic co-operation memorandum of understanding
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New 'talking signs' help Folkestone prepare for flash flooding
New 'talking signs' help Folkestone prepare for flash flooding
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74th annual report to Parliament on smallholdings in England
74th annual report to Parliament on smallholdings in England
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Healthy women, children and newborns: a coordinated approach to ending preventable deaths, narrative report
Healthy women, children and newborns: a coordinated approach to ending preventable deaths, narrative report
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Telecoms Fraud Charter  (Lord Hanson of Flint)

Today, I am pleased to inform the House that we are publishing the Second Telecoms Fraud Charter.

The Telecoms Fraud Charter sets out a series of ambitious fraud prevention commitments from major...

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Launch of the consultation on the Down Syndrome Act 2022 draft statutory guidance (Zubir Ahmed)

People with Down syndrome have the right to make informed decisions about their future. This Government recognises our duty to support them in achieving their goals and aspirations in life.

There is estimated...

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Independent Review of Social Work Regulation in England (Josh MacAlister)

The Government is taking a step today to ensure Social Workers can continue to support and protect the most vulnerable and marginalised members of our society by announcing an independent review of Social Work...

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Rail Reform (Heidi Alexander)

Today I have published our consultation response: A Railway Fit for Britain’s Future and introduced the Railways Bill to Parliament.

Up and down the country and across all political parties...

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Rail Reform in the Wales and Borders area (Heidi Alexander)

Today we have introduced the Railways Bill to Parliament. This landmark legislation is a significant milestone in our journey to modernise and improve rail services across the United Kingdom, delivering a more...

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Report from the Independent Monitoring Panel from 1 January-30 June 2025 (Hilary Benn)

On 24 February 2025 (HCWS463) I informed the House that an Independent Monitoring Panel would scrutinise the operation of the Internal Market Guarantee set out in the Safeguarding the Union command paper. The...

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Government response to Keep Britain Working Review (Pat McFadden)

I am pleased to make a statement today, jointly with the Business and Trade Secretary, on Sir Charlie Mayfield’s Keep Britain Working Review, which he has submitted to the Government.

With ill-health...

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Financial Inclusion Strategy (Lucy Rigby)

Today, I have laid the Financial Inclusion Strategy (CP 1424) . Financial inclusion means that people can access the financial products and services they need. When people are financially excluded, every day ...

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Fish, trace, ship – don’t be caught out
Fish, trace, ship – don’t be caught out
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Planning appeal submission changes coming soon
Planning appeal submission changes coming soon
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Natural England's Strategy: Case Studies
Natural England's Strategy: Case Studies
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Digital trainee seafarer assessments for maritime industry’s next generation  
Digital trainee seafarer assessments for maritime industry’s next generation  
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Governance is key to resilience against risks, RSH’s Sector Risk Profile warns
Governance is key to resilience against risks, RSH’s Sector Risk Profile warns
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Research: The health of people in prison, on probation and in the secure NHS estate in England
Research: The health of people in prison, on probation and in the secure NHS estate in England
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Natural England's Strategy: Recovering Nature for Growth, Health and Security
Natural England's Strategy: Recovering Nature for Growth, Health and Security
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Unpaid work management information, update to June 2025
Unpaid work management information, update to June 2025
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DESNZ: spending over £500, April 2025
DESNZ: spending over &pound;500, April 2025
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