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16 February

Professor Dame Carol Black GBE extended as Chair of the British Library
Professor Dame Carol Black GBE extended as Chair of the British Library
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Partnering with the EPSRC funds vital defence research
Partnering with the EPSRC funds vital defence research
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UK and California deepen ties on clean energy to boost investment
UK and California deepen ties on clean energy to boost investment
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Trespassing-on-Thames
Trespassing-on-Thames
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New technology to help combat drug and alcohol addiction
New technology to help combat drug and alcohol addiction
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Local government reorganisation: update on Secretary of State's decision regarding local elections of May 2026
Local government reorganisation: update on Secretary of State's decision regarding local elections of May 2026
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Former Northeye prison site in Bexhill handed to Homes England for new homes
Former Northeye prison site in Bexhill handed to Homes England for new homes
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UK’s largest tribunals centre opens in London to speed up delays
UK’s largest tribunals centre opens in London to speed up delays
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Call for evidence on ownership and control in financial sanctions regulations

OFSI has launched a call for evidence to seek industry’s views on how UK financial sanctions regulations on ownership and control are applied in practice, including how firms implement the regulations and...

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Insolvency practitioner sanctions: Alan John Clark 22 December 2025
Insolvency practitioner sanctions: Alan John Clark 22 December 2025
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Parents urged to protect children through vaccination campaign
Parents urged to protect children through vaccination campaign
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Deputy High Commissioner hosts returning Malaysian Chevening scholars
Deputy High Commissioner hosts returning Malaysian Chevening scholars
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AU Summit: Advancing Africa's Health Security and Sovereignty
AU Summit: Advancing Africa's Health Security and Sovereignty
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MHRA launchesaconsultation on indefinite recognition of CE-marked medical devices
MHRA launchesaconsultation on indefinite recognition of CE-marked medical devices
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UK hands over modernised rehabilitation wards to Ukraine Armed Forces
UK hands over modernised rehabilitation wards to Ukraine Armed Forces
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Mike Cunningham CBE QPM, appointed as Chair of the SIA
Mike Cunningham CBE QPM, appointed as Chair of the SIA
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The SIA welcomes Mike Cunningham CBE QPM as new Chair
The SIA welcomes Mike Cunningham CBE QPM as new Chair
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UK–California climate and energy agreement
UK–California climate and energy agreement
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Ownership and Control Test in UK Financial Sanctions Regulations
Ownership and Control Test in UK Financial Sanctions Regulations
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2029 to be UK-Saudi Year of Culture
2029 to be UK-Saudi Year of Culture
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Are schools closed because of snow? Everything parents need to know
Are schools closed because of snow? Everything parents need to know
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Cross-Government Fraud Landscape Report 2022/23 and 2023/24
Cross-Government Fraud Landscape Report 2022/23 and 2023/24
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Insolvency practitioner sanctions: Ian Rose 13 November 2025
Insolvency practitioner sanctions: Ian Rose 13 November 2025
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Medical devices regulations: targeted consultation on the indefinite recognition of CE marked devices
Medical devices regulations: targeted consultation on the indefinite recognition of CE marked devices
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Investigation into an eligibility for water market dispute under section 17E of the Water Industry Act 1991 between a complainant and Castle Water

Case reference – OFW-063005 Summary of case We have opened a determination case in an eligibility for water market dispute under section 17E of the Water Industry Act 1991 between a complainant and Castle Water...

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Terms of reference published: UK aid to tackle violence against women and girls

The Independent Commission for Aid Impact (ICAI) has today published more information about our forthcoming review assessinghow UK developmentassistancetacklesviolence against women and girls. Across the...

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Unearthing the leisure and tourism potential of our woodlands

Nik Evans, Economist at the Forestry Commission, shares the significant contributions woodland leisure and tourism make to the UK economy.

Woodlands are well known for their rich and varied wildlife...

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UK to champion how AI can supercharge growth, unlock new jobs and improve public services at AI Impact Summit in India
UK to champion how AI can supercharge growth, unlock new jobs and improve public services at AI Impact Summit in India
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15 February

PM: “No platform gets a free pass”: Government takes action to keep children safe online
PM: “No platform gets a free pass”: Government takes action to keep children safe online
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Scottish Secretary Trade & Defence Mission to the Indo-Pacific
Scottish Secretary Trade & Defence Mission to the Indo-Pacific
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14 February

UK Carrier Strike Group to deploy to North Atlantic to keep UK safe
UK Carrier Strike Group to deploy to North Atlantic to keep UK safe
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PM speech during the Munich Security Conference: 14 February
PM speech during the Munich Security Conference: 14 February
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UK confirms Russia poisoned Navalny in prison with rare toxin
UK confirms Russia poisoned Navalny in prison with rare toxin
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Joint Statement by the UK, Sweden, France, Germany and The Netherlands on Alexei Navalny's death
Joint Statement by the UK, Sweden, France, Germany and The Netherlands on Alexei Navalny's death
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PM meeting with President of the European Commission: 14 February 2026
PM meeting with President of the European Commission: 14 February 2026
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Enemy weapons detector in the hands of soldiers five years early
Enemy weapons detector in the hands of soldiers five years early
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13 February

FCDO statement on parliamentary elections in Bangladesh
FCDO statement on parliamentary elections in Bangladesh
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Prime Minister to warn that Europe must move away from overdependence on the US, to interdependence - and a more European NATO
Prime Minister to warn that Europe must move away from overdependence on the US, to interdependence - and a more European NATO
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PM meeting with Chancellor Merz of Germany and President Macron of France: 13 February 2026
PM meeting with Chancellor Merz of Germany and President Macron of France: 13 February 2026
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Part 2 - Why we love the Civil Service

This Valentine’s Day, civil servants reveal what really makes their hearts beat a little faster at work: from the small everyday wins to big reasons to stay, these are the stories our staff are proud to ...

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New employer grant to boost quality in early years education
New employer grant to boost quality in early years education
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March 2026 Catch Limit Review
March 2026 Catch Limit Review
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Buckinghamshire Council: Local Plan intervention letter
Buckinghamshire Council: Local Plan intervention letter
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The UK welcomes the agreement reached between the Syrian Government and the Syrian Democratic Forces to bring an end to the fighting in North-East Syria: UK statement at the UN Security Council
The UK welcomes the agreement reached between the Syrian Government and the Syrian Democratic Forces to bring an end to the fighting in North-East Syria: UK statement at the UN Security Council
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Insolvency practitioner sanctions: Jason Callender 28 August 2025
Insolvency practitioner sanctions: Jason Callender 28 August 2025
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Insolvency practitioner sanctions: Margot McLenan 30 September 2025
Insolvency practitioner sanctions: Margot McLenan 30 September 2025
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Investigation outcome report: LionHeart in the Community Limited
Investigation outcome report: LionHeart in the Community Limited
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Insolvency practitioner sanctions: Michael Sloper 17 June 2025
Insolvency practitioner sanctions: Michael Sloper 17 June 2025
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National Crime Agency: workforce management information January 2026
National Crime Agency: workforce management information January 2026
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Government Actuary's Department: spending over 25,000 for 2026
Government Actuary's Department: spending over £25,000 for 2026
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Insolvency practitioner sanctions: Nicholas Barnett 2 September 2025
Insolvency practitioner sanctions: Nicholas Barnett 2 September 2025
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Hypersonic missiles development accelerated by new contract
Hypersonic missiles development accelerated by new contract
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New Chief Economic Advisor to the Treasury appointed
New Chief Economic Advisor to the Treasury appointed
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Seven new teams in the South East protect rivers from pollution
Seven new teams in the South East protect rivers from pollution
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UK spends over 400 million on long-range weapons as cooperation scales up with European allies
UK spends over £400 million on long-range weapons as cooperation scales up with European allies
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Five new teams in Anglia to protect waterways from pollution
Five new teams in Anglia to protect waterways from pollution
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Notice to improve: Everychild Partnership Trust
Notice to improve: Everychild Partnership Trust
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Funding boost for young people’s mental health services
Funding boost for young people’s mental health services
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Consumer protection under the DMCCA: progress and priorities
Consumer protection under the DMCCA: progress and priorities
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Enforcement appeals coming to the Appeal a planning decision service
Enforcement appeals coming to the Appeal a planning decision service
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Students in England asked to sign up to SFE's 26/27 mailing list
Students in England asked to sign up to SFE's 26/27 mailing list
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Changes to Heavy Vehicle testing in early 2026  

Over the last few months, we’ve sent out information on some of the changes coming into the heavy vehicle testing process.  

In this blog, we'll summarise the implementation plans...

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FCDO Services spend over 25,000, January 2026
FCDO Services spend over £25,000, January 2026
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FCDO Services spending over 500, December 2025
FCDO Services spending over £500, December 2025
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Insolvency practitioner sanctions: Andrew Ryder 4 September 2025
Insolvency practitioner sanctions: Andrew Ryder 4 September 2025
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FOI Log - January 2026
FOI Log - January 2026
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NIO: GPC Spending over 500, October 2025
NIO: GPC Spending over £500, October 2025
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NIO: GPC Spending over 500, July 2025
NIO: GPC Spending over £500, July 2025
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NIO: GPC Spending over 500, August 2025
NIO: GPC Spending over £500, August 2025
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Insolvency practitioner sanctions: David Hughes 28 August 2025
Insolvency practitioner sanctions: David Hughes 28 August 2025
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NIO: GPC Spending over 500, September 2025
NIO: GPC Spending over £500, September 2025
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Draft affirmative coming for Non-Domestic Rating (Rates Retention and Levy and Safety Net: Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2026
Draft affirmative coming for Non-Domestic Rating (Rates Retention and Levy and Safety Net: Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2026. See other results for details.
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CMA fines Euro Car Parks 473k for failure to comply with legal information notice
CMA fines Euro Car Parks £473k for failure to comply with legal information notice
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Secretary of State for Scotland visits Navantia in Methil
Secretary of State for Scotland visits Navantia in Methil
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7 new Trustees appointed to the National Museums Liverpool Board
7 new Trustees appointed to the National Museums Liverpool Board
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Holly’s apprenticeship journey in nuclear decommissioning

Holly New, Project Management Degree Apprentice, joined the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) as a Business Admin Apprentice in September 2023, working as part its Group Cyber Services (GCS) team.

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Smoke-free, heated tobacco-free and vape-free places in England
Smoke-free, heated tobacco-free and vape-free places in England
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Ofsted launches new QR code badges for promoting inspection findings
Ofsted launches new QR code badges for promoting inspection findings
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Children to be better protected from second-hand smoking & vaping
Children to be better protected from second-hand smoking & vaping
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Bathing waters: proposed designation of 13 new sites in England
Bathing waters: proposed designation of 13 new sites in England
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Update on the proposed acquisition of Telegraph Media Group Holdings (Baroness Twycross)

I am repeating the following Written Ministerial Statement made today in the other place by my Right Honourable Friend, the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, Lisa Nandy MP:

My Department...

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Radio Review launch and Terms of Reference (Baroness Twycross)

I am repeating the following Written Ministerial Statement made today in the other place by my Rt Honourable Friend the Minister for Creative Industries, Media and Arts Ian Murray MP:

Radio continues...

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Update on the Government response to the Humble Address motion (Darren Jones)

Last week the House made a Humble Address to His Majesty for the Government to disclose material surrounding the appointment of Peter Mandelson as Ambassador to the United States of America. The Parliamentary...

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NHS Agenda for Change Workforce (Wes Streeting)

Today, I am announcing that from April 2026, over 1.4 million NHS staff on Agenda for Change (AfC) Terms and Conditions will receive a 3.3 per cent pay rise.

The uplift is above the Office for Budget Responsibility...

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Keeping children safe in education (Bridget Phillipson)

Keeping children safe could not be more important to this government and this afternoon, it is launching a public consultation on proposed changes to its Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2026 statutory...

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The Sentencing of Vincent Chan (Bridget Phillipson)

In December I gave a statement to the House on the Metropolitan police investigation into child sexual abuse in Camden. Today, Vincent Chan is due to appear for sentencing at Wood Green Crown Court in relation...

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Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel into the death of baby Victoria Marten (Bridget Phillipson)

In July 2025, Constance Marten and Mark Gordon were found guilty of the gross negligence manslaughter of their daughter, baby Victoria. The court heard that the couple had gone to great lengths to evade authorities...

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Update on the proposed acquisition of Telegraph Media Group Holdings (Lisa Nandy)

My Department has today written to Penultimate Investments Holdings Limited (PIHL) and the Daily Mail and General Trust (DMGT), the current and proposed owners of the Telegraph Media Group Holdings (TMGH) in ...

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Radio Review launch and Terms of Reference (Ian Murray)

Radio continues to be a strong and highly valued medium. It contributes significant public value through its provision of trusted news and diverse entertainment, and underpins the wider media plurality landscape...

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Sub-Regional Strategic Planning (Matthew Pennycook, Member, Planning and Infrastructure Bill Committee)

The government was clear in its manifesto that housing need in England cannot be met without planning for growth on a larger than local scale. That is why we committed to introducing effective new mechanisms ...

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Foundation Strategic Authorities (Miatta Fahnbulleh, Member, English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill Committee)

Over the last year, this Government has made clear the scale of its ambition on English devolution. We introduced the transformational English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill. We launched the Devolution...

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Government response to Consultation on Warm Home Discount Cost Recovery (Martin McCluskey)

I am today announcing the publication of the Government’s response to the December 2025 consultation on Warm Home Discount cost recovery. The response confirms our intention that the costs of the Warm Home...

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A Modern Youth Justice System - Foundations Fit For The Future (Jake Richards)

Today I have published a policy statement setting out the first stages of this Government’s plans to modernise and reform the youth justice system so that it is fit for the future.

The youth justice...

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Youth Knife Possession Manifesto Commitment (Jake Richards)

My honourable Friend, the Minister for Policing and Crime (Sarah Jones MP), and I have published new Government guidance on Child Knife Possession Offences.

This guidance, applying to all police forces ...

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UK–Southeast Asia Tech Week 2026 Highlights Expanding UK–Malaysia Digital and Technology Partnership
UK–Southeast Asia Tech Week 2026 Highlights Expanding UK–Malaysia Digital and Technology Partnership
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Minister Lloyd speech at techUK Future Telecoms Conference 2026
Minister Lloyd speech at techUK Future Telecoms Conference 2026
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Connect Fund awards nine community projects over 80,000
Connect Fund awards nine community projects over &pound;80,000
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Bristol's apprentices celebrated as the future of the defence industry
Bristol's apprentices celebrated as the future of the defence industry
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20 million illegal erectile dysfunction pills seized as MHRA warns against risky online buys
20 million illegal erectile dysfunction pills seized as MHRA warns against risky online buys
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12 February

Communities set to benefit from 13 new bathing spots proposed across England
Communities set to benefit from 13 new bathing spots proposed across England
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