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31 October

Asbestos compensation injustice ended for bereaved families
Asbestos compensation injustice ended for bereaved families
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30 October

Faster planning decisions as new rules and AI tackle delays
Faster planning decisions as new rules and AI tackle delays
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Russia’s decision to veto this draft resolution risks setting back progress on the political process for the Western Sahara: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Russia’s decision to veto this draft resolution risks setting back progress on the political process for the Western Sahara: UK statement at the UN Security Council
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We urge those who did not support the US’ resolution to seek to find a solution on the basis of that draft: UK statement at the UN Security Council
We urge those who did not support the US’ resolution to seek to find a solution on the basis of that draft: UK statement at the UN Security Council
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This mandate will strengthen UNSMIL’s ability to advance a Libyan-led and Libyan-owned political process: UK statement at the UN Security Council
This mandate will strengthen UNSMIL’s ability to advance a Libyan-led and Libyan-owned political process: UK statement at the UN Security Council
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Minister McNeill speech: From Hunger Hotspots to political action
Minister McNeill speech: From Hunger Hotspots to political action
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More than two thirds of new Civil Service roles created in Places for Growth locations
More than two thirds of new Civil Service roles created in Places for Growth locations
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DWP spending over £25,000, July 2026
DWP spending over £25,000, July 2026
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DWP spending over £25,000, August 2026
DWP spending over £25,000, August 2026
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DWP spending over £25,000, September 2026
DWP spending over £25,000, September 2026
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Triheptanoin (Dojolvi) approved to treat adults and children with a group of rare inherited disorders
Triheptanoin (Dojolvi) approved to treat adults and children with a group of rare inherited disorders
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The Welsh Rugby Union pledge support to the armed forces community
The Welsh Rugby Union pledge support to the armed forces community
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PM meeting with First Minister of Scotland: 30 October 2026
PM meeting with First Minister of Scotland: 30 October 2026
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PM remarks at the National Economic Council: 30 October 2026
PM remarks at the National Economic Council: 30 October 2026
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The Peace Agreement remains central to tackling the factors that sustain conflict in Colombia: UK statement at the UN Security Council
The Peace Agreement remains central to tackling the factors that sustain conflict in Colombia: UK statement at the UN Security Council
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PM meeting with the First Minister of Wales: 30 October 2026
PM meeting with the First Minister of Wales: 30 October 2026
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We support Bosnia and Herzegovina's Euro-Atlantic ambitions, as reflected in the will of the majority of her citizens: UK statement at the UN Security Council
We support Bosnia and Herzegovina's Euro-Atlantic ambitions, as reflected in the will of the majority of her citizens: UK statement at the UN Security Council
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New logos for registered online veterinary medicine retailers
New logos for registered online veterinary medicine retailers
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Sea Link development consent decision announced
Sea Link development consent decision announced
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MOD and Trail Riders Fellowship collaborate to promote safe access to Salisbury Plain Training Area
MOD and Trail Riders Fellowship collaborate to promote safe access to Salisbury Plain Training Area
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Major boost for young people in West Dunbartonshire as Youth Hub opens to support them towards work
Major boost for young people in West Dunbartonshire as Youth Hub opens to support them towards work
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Major undersea power cable given green light
Major undersea power cable given green light
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Rising from the valley: a new sustainable woodland centre takes shape at Yarner Wood

By Chris Harbut, Reserve Manager, Devon National Nature Reserves

Tucked into a steep-sided Dartmoor valley, a new woodland centre is taking shape at Yarner Wood, built almost entirely from timber...

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The National Archives framework document 2026 to 2029
The National Archives framework document 2026 to 2029
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Enterprise Customer Relationship Management Programme Summary Business Case
Enterprise Customer Relationship Management Programme Summary Business Case
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Sir Nicholas Coleridge reappointed as the Chair of Historic Royal Palaces
Sir Nicholas Coleridge reappointed as the Chair of Historic Royal Palaces
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Army Trustee appointed to the Imperial War Museum Board
Army Trustee appointed to the Imperial War Museum Board
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CMA opens investigation into Meta’s commercial terms
CMA opens investigation into Meta’s commercial terms
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Cornwall's first Youth Guarantee Jobs Fair moves hundreds of young people closer to employment
Cornwall's first Youth Guarantee Jobs Fair moves hundreds of young people closer to employment
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Government accepts advice on spring 2027 COVID-19 vaccinations
Government accepts advice on spring 2027 COVID-19 vaccinations
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Edition 8: Making Tax Digital for Income Tax — software developer newsletter
Edition 8: Making Tax Digital for Income Tax — software developer newsletter
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Government gives Northern Olympics and Paralympics hopes a chance
Government gives Northern Olympics and Paralympics hopes a chance
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How infrastructure bodies help charities navigate today's risks 

Our recent Charity Sector Risk Assessment underlined how charities continue to deliver extraordinary impact for the communities they serve, but that they are doing so against a backdrop of considerable pressures...

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Radioactivity in food and the environment - our 2025 report.

Becca Williams and Rob Dean

Technical staff using monitoring equipment near the Hinkley Point nuclear site

We’ve published our annual report about radioactivity in food and the environment (RIFE...

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MOT horror stories: helping your customers keep vehicles roadworthy 

A badly damaged tyre. A suspension arm almost rusted through. For MOT testers, these Halloween horror stories are a reminder of the defects you encounter and the value of your expertise. 

Thank...

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LeO & OLC 2026/27: a half-year update
A blog by Phil Cain (Chief Ombudsman) and Ric Blakeway (Chair of the OLC)
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DHSC: spending over £500, August 2026
DHSC: spending over £500, August 2026
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DHSC: spending over £500, September 2026
DHSC: spending over £500, September 2026
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Ofwat: spending over £25,000 Q2 September 2026
Ofwat: spending over £25,000 Q2 September 2026
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Ofwat: spending over £25,000 Q2 August 2026
Ofwat: spending over £25,000 Q2 August 2026
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Ofwat: spending over £500 Q2 September 2026
Ofwat: spending over £500 Q2 September 2026
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Ofwat: spending over £500 Q2 August 2026
Ofwat: spending over £500 Q2 August 2026
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CMA: spending over £500, September 2026
CMA: spending over £500, September 2026
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CMA: spending over £25,000, September 2026
CMA: spending over £25,000, September 2026
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CMA: workforce management information September 2026
CMA: workforce management information September 2026
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Animal and Plant Health Agency annual report and accounts 2025 to 2026
Animal and Plant Health Agency annual report and accounts 2025 to 2026
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The National Archives framework document 2026 to 2029
The National Archives framework document 2026 to 2029
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Draft affirmative coming for Data Protection Act 2018 (Competent Authorities) Regulations 2026
Draft affirmative coming for Data Protection Act 2018 (Competent Authorities) Regulations 2026. See other results for details.
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Improvement notice issued to Cornwall Council: October 2026
Improvement notice issued to Cornwall Council: October 2026
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Anniversary Statement: Robinson R44 II, G-CFNF
Anniversary Statement: Robinson R44 II, G-CFNF
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Improvement notice issued to Halton Borough Council: March 2024
Improvement notice issued to Halton Borough Council: March 2024
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Revised improvement notice issued to Halton Borough Council: October 2026
Revised improvement notice issued to Halton Borough Council: October 2026
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Preferred candidate for Environment Agency Chair announced
Preferred candidate for Environment Agency Chair announced
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Don’t let a winter bug ruin your Diwali celebrations
Don’t let a winter bug ruin your Diwali celebrations
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Improvement notice issued to St Helens Metropolitan Borough Council: October 2026
Improvement notice issued to St Helens Metropolitan Borough Council: October 2026
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UK and Ukrainian industry unite to accelerate drone innovation
UK and Ukrainian industry unite to accelerate drone innovation
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Joint communique from International Charity Regulator leaders
Joint communique from International Charity Regulator leaders
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Accredited official statistics: Proven reoffending statistics: October to December 2025
Accredited official statistics: Proven reoffending statistics: October to December 2025
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Accredited official statistics: Proven reoffending statistics: January to March 2025
Accredited official statistics: Proven reoffending statistics: January to March 2025
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Helping more people off the streets: how AI is improving StreetLink
Photo credit: StreetLink

StreetLink is a national service in England and Wales that helps members of the public share concerns about someone sleeping rough so that local outreach teams can respond. ...

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Met Office annual report and accounts: 2025 to 2026
Met Office annual report and accounts: 2025 to 2026
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Enterprise Customer Relationship Management Programme Accounting Officer Assessment Summary
Enterprise Customer Relationship Management Programme Accounting Officer Assessment Summary
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New action to tackle harassment at work
New action to tackle harassment at work
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Master of the Rolls Sir Geoffrey Vos retires from the judiciary 

The Master of the Rolls, Sir Geoffrey Vos, will tomorrow (Saturday 31 October 2026) retire after a career championing the modernisation of justice. 

On his appointment to the role – a position...

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What can we learn from Europe about regulatory scrutiny?

I recently attended the annual conference of the European Regulatory Scrutiny Board (RSB) in Brussels, where they discuss the work of the RSB and its Annual Report.

The report presents...

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Rail Vehicle Accessibility Regulations exemption orders: annual report 2025
Rail Vehicle Accessibility Regulations exemption orders: annual report 2025
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Rail Vehicle Accessibility Regulations exemption orders: annual report 2024
Rail Vehicle Accessibility Regulations exemption orders: annual report 2024
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Rail Vehicle Accessibility Regulations exemption orders: annual report 2023
Rail Vehicle Accessibility Regulations exemption orders: annual report 2023
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Rail Vehicle Accessibility Regulations exemption orders: annual report 2022
Rail Vehicle Accessibility Regulations exemption orders: annual report 2022
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Rail Vehicle Accessibility Regulations exemption orders: annual report 2021
Rail Vehicle Accessibility Regulations exemption orders: annual report 2021
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Part 3: From Ambition to Action: Protecting the UK’s Blue Belt

In 2016, only around 5% of the world's oceans were formally protected through designated MPAs, and many of those lacked the resources, science and management needed to deliver effective protection. It was...

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New safe and legal sponsorship routes (Anna Turley, Member, Immigration and Asylum Bill Committee)

In November 2025, the government published the Restoring Order and Control statement, which committed to tackle the vile smuggling gangs who seek to exploit our borders with no regard for human life and reform...

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Water Regulators' Publication on Water Company Performance (Emma Hardy)

Today, for the first time, the Environment Agency, Ofwat, Natural Resources Wales and the Drinking Water Inspectorate are publishing a joint water company performance insights report. This reflects the Government...

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Local Government Reorganisation (Jim McMahon)

This Government is committed to a fundamental rewiring of a system that for too long has seen power held in Westminster and Whitehall, rather than with people and the places where they live, work and invest. ...

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Local SEND Reform Plan Outcomes (Georgia Gould)

Every child and young person should have the opportunity to fulfil their potential, whatever their needs or circumstances. This government inherited a SEND crisis and we are determined to fix it. This Government...

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Annual Report of the Investigatory Powers Commissioner 2025 (Andy Burnham)

I have today laid before both Houses a copy of the Annual Report of the Investigatory Powers Commissioner, The Rt Hon The Lord Leveson of Liverpool. This report covers the activities of the Investigatory Powers...

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Publication of the summary of the responses to the Call for Evidence on Carer’s Allowance reform and research on Carer’s Allowance earnings (Stephen Timms)

On 7 July 2026 the Government launched a Call for Evidence on the modernisation of Carer’s Allowance. We received more than 3,805 responses, and I want to thank everyone who responded and shared their experiences...

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MHRA approves gene-editing treatment for children aged five and over with serious inherited blood disorders
MHRA approves gene-editing treatment for children aged five and over with serious inherited blood disorders
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Supporting young people's independence through travel training
Supporting young people's independence through travel training
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New report shows toll of Chickenpox with over 3,000 infants hospitalised last year
New report shows toll of Chickenpox with over 3,000 infants hospitalised last year
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Applications for the Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE) are now open
Applications for the Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE) are now open
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Master of Rolls Sir Geoffrey Vos retires from the judiciary 

The Master of the Rolls, Sir Geoffrey Vos, will tomorrow (Saturday 31 October 2026) retire after a career championing the modernisation of justice. 

On his appointment to the role &#...

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UK competent authority for pesticide residues in food 2025 report
UK competent authority for pesticide residues in food 2025 report
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The Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee: annual report 2025 to 2026
The Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee: annual report 2025 to 2026
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Consultation on the proposed merchant shipping and fishing vessels (medical stores)(amendment) and light dues (amendment) regulations 2027
Consultation on the proposed merchant shipping and fishing vessels (medical stores)(amendment) and light dues (amendment) regulations 2027
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Prohibition of promotion of certain tax avoidance arrangements
Prohibition of promotion of certain tax avoidance arrangements
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LLE: how and when loan payments are made
LLE: how and when loan payments are made
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PM’s message to Devolved Governments: “Work with me to empower every single part of the UK�
PM’s message to Devolved Governments: “Work with me to empower every single part of the UK�
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Defence contracts to prioritise British jobs and skills
Defence contracts to prioritise British jobs and skills
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Government steps up action on breast cancer
Government steps up action on breast cancer
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UK Offset Policy
UK Offset Policy
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29 October

PM remarks at Rough Sleeping Summit: 26 October 2026
PM remarks at Rough Sleeping Summit: 26 October 2026
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Secretary of State announces appointment of a new Civil Service Commissioner for Northern Ireland
Secretary of State announces appointment of a new Civil Service Commissioner for Northern Ireland
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Lead sponsor applications open in step towards refugee arrivals
Lead sponsor applications open in step towards refugee arrivals
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Buried Alive: A Patent Solution
Buried Alive: A Patent Solution
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DBT: spending over £25,000, August 2026
DBT: spending over £25,000, August 2026
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DBT: spending over £25,000, September 2026
DBT: spending over £25,000, September 2026
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Students tackle public policy challenges with support from GAD
Students tackle public policy challenges with support from GAD
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The UK is ready to work across the wider UN membership to ensure emerging technologies help deliver safer seas: UK Statement at the UN Security Council
The UK is ready to work across the wider UN membership to ensure emerging technologies help deliver safer seas: UK Statement at the UN Security Council
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TB rates in England stay level in 2025, but need to fall further
TB rates in England stay level in 2025, but need to fall further
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