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02 April

UKHSA launches call for evidence to tackle rising TB
UKHSA launches call for evidence to tackle rising TB
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Showcase for local suppliers interested in fusion energy
Showcase for local suppliers interested in fusion energy
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Tech Nation Unveils 25 of the World’s Leading Climate Tech Startups 
Tech Nation’s 2025 Climate Programme launches its 5th programme to support the highest impact climate tech companies. To date, the Climate Programme has supported over 140 climate tech startups. 6 have exited...
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Letter from Jim McMahon OBE MP, Minister of State for Local Government and English Devolution
Letter from Jim McMahon OBE MP, Minister of State for Local Government and English Devolution
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Cyber Security and Resilience Policy Statement (Lord Vallance of Balham)

I am repeating the following Written Ministerial Statement made today in the other place by my Honourable Friend, the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for AI and Digital Government, Feryal Clark MP.

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New Further Education College Condition Allocation (Baroness Smith of Malvern)

The government’s first priority is economic growth, that requires a strong skills system ensuring businesses have the expert workforces they need to grow. This government is clear through its opportunity...

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Defence Reform (John Healey)

Today this Government is bringing in the deepest reforms in UK Defence for 50 years, which will fundamentally change the way defence operates.

Defence must change to make Britain secure at home and strong...

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Cyber Security and Resilience Policy Statement (Feryal Clark)

Today the Government has published a policy statement on proposed legislative measures to bolster the UK’s cyber security and resilience.

Our digital economy and essential services are increasingly...

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Careers guidance for students from lower socioeconomic backgrounds ‘variable’ – new report
Careers guidance for students from lower socioeconomic backgrounds ‘variable’ – new report
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Contract awarded for final construction phase of government hub
Contract awarded for final construction phase of government hub
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Our response to the latest British Social Attitudes Survey results
Satisfaction with health service at lowest recorded levels.
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Welcoming the Corry Review — Nature recovery and sustainable growth through regulatory reform 
A pond created for the District Level Licensing scheme in Cheshire (Credit: Cheshire West and Cheshire Council)

The Corry Review was set up by Defra Secretary of State Steve Reed, in October last year...

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FOI release: HR Systems
FOI release: HR Systems
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FCDO Services: workforce management information on ethnicity 2024 to 2025 quarter 4
FCDO Services: workforce management information on ethnicity 2024 to 2025 quarter 4
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FCDO Services: workforce management information on gender 2024 to 2025 quarter 4
FCDO Services: workforce management information on gender 2024 to 2025 quarter 4
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FCDO Services: workforce management information on disability 2024 to 2025 quarter 4
FCDO Services: workforce management information on disability 2024 to 2025 quarter 4
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Tuberculosis National Action Plan 2026 to 2031
Tuberculosis National Action Plan 2026 to 2031
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Guidance on how the regulatory framework applies to qualifying sub-contracts
Guidance on how the regulatory framework applies to qualifying sub-contracts
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Homes England and Octopus Real Estate launch £150m Greener Homes Alliance phase 2
Homes England and Octopus Real Estate launch &pound;150m Greener Homes Alliance phase 2
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Parents to save thousands through school-based nursery places
Parents to save thousands through school-based nursery places
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UK to tackle Western Balkan migrant transit routes and serious organised crime with closer ties in the region
UK to tackle Western Balkan migrant transit routes and serious organised crime with closer ties in the region
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Major reforms to environmental regulation to boost growth and protect nature
Major reforms to environmental regulation to boost growth and protect nature
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Delivering economic growth and nature recovery: an independent review of Defra’s regulatory landscape
Delivering economic growth and nature recovery: an independent review of Defra’s regulatory landscape
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01 April

Statement on organised immigration crime
Statement on organised immigration crime
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Secretary of State letter to the First Minister of Wales
Secretary of State letter to the First Minister of Wales
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Responsibility for all fire functions moves to MHCLG
Responsibility for all fire functions moves to MHCLG
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Isabel Doverty appointed as the interim Chair of the Advisory Committee on Business Appointments.
Isabel Doverty appointed as the interim Chair of the Advisory Committee on Business Appointments.
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Making a difference: What is it it like be an EA Environment Officer?

Christopher Clayton joined the Environment Agency in January 2025 as an Environment Officer with one of the newly formed Water Industry Regulation teams in Lincolnshire. He shares an insight into his role and...

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Car industry settles competition law case
Car industry settles competition law case
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Creating interactive design documentation for GOV.UK One Login
Background

GOV.UK One Login lets users sign in and prove their identity so they can access government services quickly and easily. User-centred design (UCD) is at the core of our work, ensuring...

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Making work pay: inflation-beating minimum wage increases from 1 April

Over 3 million workers across the UK including 1 million in hospitality and retail will benefit from minimum pay increases from 1 April – a government intervention to make work pay by ensuring the cost of...

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Crime and Policing Bill 2025: Keeling Schedules
Crime and Policing Bill 2025: Keeling Schedules
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Draft affirmative coming for Finance Act 2021 (Increase in Schedule 26 Penalty Percentages) Regulations 2025
Draft affirmative coming for Finance Act 2021 (Increase in Schedule 26 Penalty Percentages) Regulations 2025. See other results for details.
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Draft affirmative coming for Investigatory Powers (Codes of Practice, Review of Notices and Technical Advisory Board) Regulations 2025
Draft affirmative coming for Investigatory Powers (Codes of Practice, Review of Notices and Technical Advisory Board) Regulations 2025. See other results for details.
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UK and Vietnam sign agreement to tackle human trafficking
UK and Vietnam sign agreement to tackle human trafficking
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£302m for further education colleges to fix dilapidated buildings
&pound;302m for further education colleges to fix dilapidated buildings
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UN Human Rights Council 58: UK Statement on the OHCHR report for South Sudan
UN Human Rights Council 58: UK Statement on the OHCHR report for South Sudan
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UN Human Rights Council 58: UK Statement on the Democratic Republic of Congo
UN Human Rights Council 58: UK Statement on the Democratic Republic of Congo
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Sir Martyn Oliver's speech at the Guildhall
Sir Martyn Oliver's speech at the Guildhall
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Breaking AI to Make it Better: DASA's investment in the future of AI assurance
Breaking AI to Make it Better: DASA's investment in the future of AI assurance
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Priorities for the CAA within the uncrewed aerial system (UAS) sector
Priorities for the CAA within the uncrewed aerial system (UAS) sector
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Y Canghellor yn darparu diogelwch ac adnewyddiad cenedlaethol i Gymru
Y Canghellor yn darparu diogelwch ac adnewyddiad cenedlaethol i Gymru
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Belgo-British Conference 2025
Belgo-British Conference 2025
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Foreign Influence Registration Scheme implementation
Foreign Influence Registration Scheme implementation
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How we value properties for business rates: the receipts and expenditure method
How we value properties for business rates: the receipts and expenditure method
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Chairs blog: driving improvements in legal services

As the interim Chair of the LSB, it is my pleasure to report on our board meeting on 25 March, as well as other recent events. I would also like to take this opportunity to congratulate my fellow Board member...

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DBT: workforce management information February 2025
DBT: workforce management information February 2025
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RFI 7245 Farming Recovery Fund (FRF)
RFI 7245 Farming Recovery Fund (FRF)
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RFI 7252 Smaller Abattoir Fund
RFI 7252 Smaller Abattoir Fund
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RFI 7259 amendments made to the Agriculture Act 2020
RFI 7259 amendments made to the Agriculture Act 2020
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RFI 7261 number of calves and female cattle slaughtered
RFI 7261 number of calves and female cattle slaughtered
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RFI 7273 CS and SFI agreements in the county of Staffordshire
RFI 7273 CS and SFI agreements in the county of Staffordshire
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RFI 7309 Welsh black cattle registrations
RFI 7309 Welsh black cattle registrations
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RFI 7316 Garlic import on licence from China since leaving the EU
RFI 7316 Garlic import on licence from China since leaving the EU
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RFI 7322 money paid to farmers under the Environmental Land Management Scheme
RFI 7322 money paid to farmers under the Environmental Land Management Scheme
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RFI 7326 - slaughtered male calves aged 0 or 1 month
RFI 7326 - slaughtered male calves aged 0 or 1 month
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RFI 7334 - Grey Squirrel management
RFI 7334 - Grey Squirrel management
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Government Internal Audit Agency: senior civil servants’ secondary employment
Government Internal Audit Agency: senior civil servants’ secondary employment
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DCMS workforce management information: February 2025
DCMS workforce management information: February 2025
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Non-technical summaries: projects granted in 2016, retrospective assessment
Non-technical summaries: projects granted in 2016, retrospective assessment
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Non-technical summaries granted in 2017
Non-technical summaries granted in 2017
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Thematic evaluation of FCDO Kenya's job creation programmes
Thematic evaluation of FCDO Kenya's job creation programmes
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The Teachers’ Pension Scheme member contribution rate changes 2025
The Teachers’ Pension Scheme member contribution rate changes 2025
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Regulatory fees for British chemicals sector slashed
Regulatory fees for British chemicals sector slashed
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1,000 British jobs supported by deal to bolster fleet of sub-hunting helicopters
1,000 British jobs supported by deal to bolster fleet of sub-hunting helicopters
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NDA celebrates 20 years of making the nation safer
NDA celebrates 20 years of making the nation safer
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Your questions answered: Finding, searching and viewing lasting powers of attorney (LPA)

[English] - [Cymraeg]

We receive thousands of calls and emails each week from people and organisations requesting to view or search for lasting powers of attorney (LPAs).  You might...

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Wales Office: workforce management information, February 2025
Wales Office: workforce management information, February 2025
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MAIB safety digest 1/2025 published
MAIB safety digest 1/2025 published
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Immigration Advice Authority appoints new Non-Executive Directors
Immigration Advice Authority appoints new Non-Executive Directors
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Thurrock Council: Letter to Denise Murray appointing her as Finance Commissioner
Thurrock Council: Letter to Denise Murray appointing her as Finance Commissioner
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UK seafood makes a splash in Vietnam in major export boost
UK seafood makes a splash in Vietnam in major export boost
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Child Benefit boost for millions of families
Child Benefit boost for millions of families
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Government to introduce legislation to block new sentencing guidelines
Government to introduce legislation to block new sentencing guidelines
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All of us might need the justice system one day: what can you expect and how has HMCTS reform made things better?

If the justice system makes you think of criminals, victims, witnesses and juries, you’re not alone. Our criminal courts are a high-profile part of our justice system. We often read about them in the press or...

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DSIT Supplementary Estimates memorandum 2024 to 2025
DSIT Supplementary Estimates memorandum 2024 to 2025
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Section 80 report for 2024 under the Animal Health Act 1981
Section 80 report for 2024 under the Animal Health Act 1981
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Safety digest 02/2025: Morton Junction
Safety digest 02/2025: Morton Junction
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Increasing VAT and other taxes late payment penalties percentage rate relating to penalty reform
Increasing VAT and other taxes late payment penalties percentage rate relating to penalty reform
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Cyber Security and Resilience Bill: policy statement
Cyber Security and Resilience Bill: policy statement
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Outcome of the community pharmacy contractual framework consultation for 2024/25 and 2025/26 (Stephen Kinnock, Member, Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill Committee)

I am delighted to announce we have now concluded our consultation on funding for community pharmacy for 2024/25 and 2025/26. We have agreed with Community Pharmacy England that in 2025/26 the funding will increase...

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2024-25 Revised Financial Directions to NHS England and 2025-26 Financial Directions to NHS England (Karin Smyth)

I am revising the 2024-25 Financial Directions to NHS England made on 26 March 2024 and setting the 2025-26 Financial Directions to NHS England. The amendment to the total revenue resource use limit for 2024-...

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Drug, Alcohol Treatment and Recovery Grant (Ashley Dalton)

On 31st March, the Government published the targeted drug, alcohol treatment and recovery grant funding for local authorities in England for 2025/26.

Drug and alcohol addiction costs the country billions...

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NHS Pension Scheme (Karin Smyth)

In 2014 and 2015, the previous government reformed public service pension schemes with the intent to better balance the interests of public service workers, employers and taxpayers. When the reforms were introduced...

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Implementation of the Investigatory Powers (Amendment) Act 2024 (Dan Jarvis, Member, Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill: Programming sub committee)

The Investigatory Powers (Amendment) Act 2024 (the 2024 Act) received Royal Assent in April 2024. The 2024 Act made targeted changes to the Investigatory Powers Act 2016 (IPA) to enable law enforcement and intelligence...

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Publication of the Infected Blood Compensation Scheme user-friendly explainer (Nick Thomas-Symonds)

In August 2024 we established the Infected Blood Compensation Scheme. Since then, we have enshrined the Scheme in law and published the Government’s Compensation Scheme Summary. I have been intent on producing...

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Payslip boost for millions as new minimum wage rates take effect
Payslip boost for millions as new minimum wage rates take effect
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Victim Observers – National roll-out on 1 April 2025
Victim Observers – National roll-out on 1 April 2025
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New guidance to help check property details
New guidance to help check property details
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Lawrence Tallon begins role as new MHRA CEO
Lawrence Tallon begins role as new MHRA CEO
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Workers in Northern Ireland set for pay rise with new National Minimum Wage rates
Workers in Northern Ireland set for pay rise with new National Minimum Wage rates
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Government ushers in new era for UK infrastructure delivery
Government ushers in new era for UK infrastructure delivery
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Recruitment for Synergy Workstream Leads
Recruitment for Synergy Workstream Leads
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The hidden demands of caring: urgent support needed
When social care works well it can be life changing. However, for Debbie, getting the help her and her husband need is an ongoing challenge.
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Regulatory Policy Committee says thank you and farewell to four existing members and welcomes four new appointees

April sees the RPC losing four of its members who reach the end of their terms of office and the arrival of four new members. All 12 current and future members were able to join the recent March committee meeting...

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The Multinational Top-up Tax (Pillar 2 territories, qualifying Domestic Top-up Taxes and accredited qualifying domestic top-up taxes) Regulations 2025
The Multinational Top-up Tax (Pillar 2 territories, qualifying Domestic Top-up Taxes and accredited qualifying domestic top-up taxes) Regulations 2025
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Environmental permitting: standard rules consultation number 30
Environmental permitting: standard rules consultation number 30
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Ditch single-use vapes as ban deadline looms
Ditch single-use vapes as ban deadline looms
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Over £20 million to help drones and flying taxis take to UK skies
Over &pound;20 million to help drones and flying taxis take to UK skies
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New cyber laws to safeguard UK economy & secure long-term growth
New cyber laws to safeguard UK economy & secure long-term growth
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