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18 September

The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh to Visit Japan
The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh to Visit Japan
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17 September

Record-breaking Ł150bn investment unveiled during US State Visit
Record-breaking £150bn investment unveiled during US State Visit
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Exchequer Secretary speech to the annual HMRC Conference
Exchequer Secretary speech to the annual HMRC Conference
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Afghanistan cannot succeed while women and girls are excluded: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Afghanistan cannot succeed while women and girls are excluded: UK statement at the UN Security Council
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Culture Secretary speech at Royal Television Society Cambridge Convention 2025
Culture Secretary speech at Royal Television Society Cambridge Convention 2025
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OAG spending over Ł25,000 for August 2025
OAG spending over £25,000 for August 2025
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OAG Spending over Ł500 on a GPC for August 2025
OAG Spending over £500 on a GPC for August 2025
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NBA and UK Government announce comprehensive plan to elevate basketball in the UK
NBA and UK Government announce comprehensive plan to elevate basketball in the UK
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From court to community: government shoots and scores with NBA collaboration
From court to community: government shoots and scores with NBA collaboration
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The unanimous adoption of this resolution demonstrates our shared commitment to locate and return missing Kuwaiti and third-country nationals: UK explanation of vote at the UN Security Council
The unanimous adoption of this resolution demonstrates our shared commitment to locate and return missing Kuwaiti and third-country nationals: UK explanation of vote at the UN Security Council
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HMS Richmond visits Philippines to increase defence cooperation and boost trade
HMS Richmond visits Philippines to increase defence cooperation and boost trade
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New members appointed to the Independent Reconfiguration Panel
New members appointed to the Independent Reconfiguration Panel
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Adding actuarial value to workforce modelling
Planning for uncertain workforce needs

Actuaries are specialists in risk, who develop projections in respect of people, resources and finances, where driving factors are uncertain. Actuarial teams are familiar...

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Maker Station makes an impact at Stockton Central Library

The Government announced the fourth round of the Libraries Improvement Fund earlier this year as part of the Government’s commitment to ensure libraries are able to upgrade their physical and digital ...

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Civil Service Government Skills service user acceptance policy
Civil Service Government Skills service user acceptance policy
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HM Treasury Senior officials’ business expenses, hospitality, and meetings April to June 2025
HM Treasury Senior officials’ business expenses, hospitality, and meetings April to June 2025
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Intellectual Property Office Corporate Plan 2025 to 2026
Intellectual Property Office Corporate Plan 2025 to 2026
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AI’s thirst for water 

Alexandra Kis (Cognizant) and Avinash Lunj (Sopra Steria) are members of the Government Digital Sustainability Alliance (GDSA) Planetary Impact working group, which Rich Kenny (Interact). is the co-chair...

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Empowering innovation and citizen outcomes: 

A guest blog by Penny Horner-Long, Head of the Government Grants Profession.

Profession number 32 in government: The grant-making community - driving policy and mission delivery

The inclusion...

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Two Board Members appointed to the Charity Commission for England and Wales.
Two Board Members appointed to the Charity Commission for England and Wales.
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UN Human Rights Council 60: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue with the Working Group on Arbitrary Detention
UN Human Rights Council 60: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue with the Working Group on Arbitrary Detention
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Education Secretary speech at National Parent Survey launch
Education Secretary speech at National Parent Survey launch
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DfE Update: 17 September 2025
DfE Update: 17 September 2025
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Fee-paid Judge of the First-tier Tribunal: Social Entitlement Chamber Pre-Application Seminar 2025

The Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC) (external link) will be launching a selection exercise in October to recruit Fee-paid Judges of the First-tier Tribunal, Social Entitlement Chamber.

The...
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Transparent transformation—bringing people along with change

David Thomas, Delivery Group Lead for Environmental Quality, reflects on his experience developing new ways of working across digital delivery.

Recently Defra’s digital delivery department changed...

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New regulations for clinical trials – Join our Route B substantial modifications pilot

By Anthony Carter – MHRA Low-Risk Assessor Manager, Clinical Investigations & Trials Operations Team

September 2025: This blog provides information about the Route B substantial modifications...

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New regulations for clinical trials – Join our Route B substantial modifications pilot

By Anthony Carter – MHRA Low-Risk Assessor Manager, Clinical Investigations & Trials Operations Team

September 2025: This blog provides information about the Route B substantial modifications...

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From Satellites to Solutions: Tackling Blue-Green Algae in Lough Neagh
Lough Neagh. Credit; NI Space.

Lough Neagh is one of Northern Ireland’s most valuable natural assets.

The largest freshwater lake in the UK at over square 380 kilometres, it provides drinking water...

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DfT: workforce management information, August 2025
DfT: workforce management information, August 2025
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Strategic Engagement Group Meeting Chair’s Summary - September 2025
Strategic Engagement Group Meeting Chair’s Summary - September 2025
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32 ways to deliver the best outcomes for the public

Have you joined your profession yet? With 32 cross-government professions now available, including the newly launched Grants profession (welcome to the family!), there are more pathways than ever for civil...

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Crab and lobster FMP explained: goals, benefits and updates
Crab and lobster FMP explained: goals, benefits and updates
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Civil Service Fast Stream named UK's top graduate employer
Civil Service Fast Stream named UK's top graduate employer
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Annual Police Superintendents' Association Conference
Annual Police Superintendents' Association Conference
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Regulator to investigate Islamic charity after concerns raised over its financial controls
Regulator to investigate Islamic charity after concerns raised over its financial controls
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The Hardship Fund
The Hardship Fund
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Cannabis-based products for medicinal use
Cannabis-based products for medicinal use
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First group of Gazan children arrive for specialist NHS treatment
First group of Gazan children arrive for specialist NHS treatment
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Professor Richard FitzGerald appointed to the Commission on Human Medicines
Professor Richard FitzGerald appointed to the Commission on Human Medicines
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The future of UK maritime: Skills, Technology and Sustainability
The future of UK maritime: Skills, Technology and Sustainability
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New members appointed to the PRRB and NCARRB
New members appointed to the PRRB and NCARRB
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Policy paper: Approved premises inspection response letters and action plans
Policy paper: Approved premises inspection response letters and action plans
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The true picture of property fraud in England and Wales

Whilst recent media stories may have left homeowners fearing that property fraud is increasing dramatically, we can confirm that thankfully it remains relatively rare, in part due to some simple steps that...

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Defra’s biodiversity duty statement 2025
Defra’s biodiversity duty statement 2025
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Draft affirmative coming for Trade Act 2021 (Power to Implement International Trade Agreements) (Extension to Expiry) Regulations 2025
Draft affirmative coming for Trade Act 2021 (Power to Implement International Trade Agreements) (Extension to Expiry) Regulations 2025. See other results for details.
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Draft affirmative coming for Environmental Protection (Wet Wipes Containing Plastic) (England) Regulations 2025
Draft affirmative coming for Environmental Protection (Wet Wipes Containing Plastic) (England) Regulations 2025. See other results for details.
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Correction to PQ HL8160 (Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent)

We will issue this statement at a later date.

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Renaming of the Home Office Science Advisory Committee (Lord Hanson of Flint)

I am pleased to announce the formal name change of the Biometrics and Forensics Ethics Group, to the Science and Technology Ethics Advisory Committee.

The name change has sought to accurately encompass...

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Consultation on Football Governance Act: Owners’ and Directors’ test statutory deadline SI (Baroness Twycross)

I am repeating the following Written Ministerial Statement made today in the other place by my Honourable Friend the Minister for Minister for Sport, Tourism, Civil Society and Youth, Stephanie Peacock MP: Read more. (cached), Summary and Comments (0), First seen at 10:15, 17 September 2025

Correction to PQ HL8160 (Anna Turley)

We will issue this statement at a later date.

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The UK’s Contribution to NATO’s Eastern Sentry (John Healey)

On 10 September, Polish air space was recklessly violated by a number of Russian uncrewed aerial systems, in the most significant airspace violation of NATO airspace by Russia since the start of Putin’s...

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Machinery of Government – Skills (Keir Starmer)

I am making this statement to bring to the House’s attention the following Machinery of Government change.

I am today confirming that responsibility for apprenticeships, adult further education...

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Investigation led by the Investigatory Powers Commissioner (Keir Starmer)

In July this year, the High Court and the Investigatory Powers Tribunal handed down judgments following MI5’s provision of incorrect evidence to the Courts in relation to the case of Agent X.

On 2...

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Consultation on Football Governance Act: Owners’ and Directors’ test statutory deadline SI (Stephanie Peacock, Member, Football Governance Bill [HL] Committee)

I wish to inform the House that the Government has today launched our targeted consultation on the statutory deadline for the Football Governance Act’s Owners’ and Directors’ tests. We have ...

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Exercise PEGASUS – Pandemic Preparedness (Ashley Dalton, Member, Rare Cancers Bill Committee)

I am today confirming that, on the 18th of September, Exercise PEGASUS, the National ‘Tier 1’ pandemic preparedness exercise set to assess the UK’s ability to respond to a pandemic, will commence...

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Statement of Strategic Priorities to Great British Energy (Michael Shanks)

Great British Energy (GBE) is central to this government’s mission to make the UK a clean energy superpower and will play a pivotal role in accelerating the deployment of clean, secure, home-grown energy...

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Backing your Business: Our plan for small and medium sized businesses (Blair McDougall)

On 31st July, the Government launched our Plan for Small Businesses, changing the status quo in order to support small businesses.

Economic growth remains the Government’s foremost priority. The UK...

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Civil servants pitch AI fixes for public services in Dragons’ Den-style challenge
Civil servants pitch AI fixes for public services in Dragons’ Den-style challenge
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Costa Rica: Open data projects for human rights and environmental protection
Costa Rica: Open data projects for human rights and environmental protection
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Stockport Council: Local Plan intervention letter
Stockport Council: Local Plan intervention letter
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Regulator of Social Housing finds very serious failings at Tandridge District Council
Regulator of Social Housing finds very serious failings at Tandridge District Council
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UK House Price Index for July 2025
UK House Price Index for July 2025
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First parts of King Charles III coast path opens on Isle of Wight
First parts of King Charles III coast path opens on Isle of Wight
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MHRA and Department for Education embed medicine safety into school curriculum to empower young people
MHRA and Department for Education embed medicine safety into school curriculum to empower young people
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16 September

US-UK pact will boost advances in drug discovery, create tens of thousands of jobs and transform lives
US-UK pact will boost advances in drug discovery, create tens of thousands of jobs and transform lives
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North East England set for billions in investment and thousands of jobs as UK and US ink tech partnership
North East England set for billions in investment and thousands of jobs as UK and US ink tech partnership
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Attorney General speech - “The Rule of Law: Powering Growth”
Attorney General speech - “The Rule of Law: Powering Growth”
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Minister for European Union Relations speech at College of Europe
Minister for European Union Relations speech at College of Europe
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Foreign Secretary statement on UK response to Afghanistan earthquake
Foreign Secretary statement on UK response to Afghanistan earthquake
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Hundreds of thousands of children benefit from major dental health drive
Hundreds of thousands of children benefit from major dental health drive
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Natural England Hen Harrier Programme - Update to Southern Reintroduction Project

By Sofía Muńoz, Senior Officer, Hen Harrier Southern Reintroduction

Female hen harrier incubating eggs. Copyright Natural England Background

The Hen Harrier Southern Reintroduction Project was...

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Submissions on the Chairman's Minded-to-Note 5 - Undercover Policing Inquiry
Publication date: 16 Sep 2025. Category: Anonymity. Originator: Inquiry.
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Council for Science and Technology: meeting summary, June 2025
Council for Science and Technology: meeting summary, June 2025
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Industrial Strategy Advisory Council meeting minutes, 20 May 2025
Industrial Strategy Advisory Council meeting minutes, 20 May 2025
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Number of people and companies in breach of SIA regulation
Number of people and companies in breach of SIA regulation
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Statement from the fifteenth Tata Steel/Port Talbot Transition Board
Statement from the fifteenth Tata Steel/Port Talbot Transition Board
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Insolvency Service launches video to help those considering taking on an Individual Voluntary Arrangement
Insolvency Service launches video to help those considering taking on an Individual Voluntary Arrangement
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What’s changing - our future patent services
What’s changing - our future patent services
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Working in Greater Manchester Probation

Bob has worked in the Probation Service since 2013, starting as an agency staff member with only a vague idea of what probation is. His enthusiasm and adaptability saw him progress from operational...

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SIA guidance on conducting searches
SIA guidance on conducting searches
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Annual report and accounts 2024-2025
Annual report and accounts 2024-2025
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UN Human Rights Council 60: UK Statement for the Urgent Debate to discuss the recent military aggression launched by Israel against the State of Qatar on 9 September 2025.
UN Human Rights Council 60: UK Statement for the Urgent Debate to discuss the recent military aggression launched by Israel against the State of Qatar on 9 September 2025.
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GAD publishes its review of LGPS Scotland's financial position
GAD publishes its review of LGPS Scotland's financial position
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Creating tools to increase innovation in the Home Office
Creating tools to increase innovation in the Home Office
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Prioritising technology investments for policing 
Prioritising technology investments for policing 
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Looking to our future: reflections on the strategic choices ahead for the MHRA
Looking to our future: reflections on the strategic choices ahead for the MHRA
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Final few weeks to shape proposed fisheries management measures in 42 of England’s MPAs
Final few weeks to shape proposed fisheries management measures in 42 of England’s MPAs
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Clean energy and jobs from publicly-owned Great British Energy
Clean energy and jobs from publicly-owned Great British Energy
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Companies House recognised for exemplary workplace culture with top award
Companies House recognised for exemplary workplace culture with top award
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Why Justice Digital Feels Like Home

Hi, I am Emma Morgan, a Digital Talent Specialist here at Justice Digital. We don’t just talk about inclusion, we live it. It is why so many of us say it feels like home. With our values, culture, and community...

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Royal Mint Trading Fund: Annual Report and Accounts 2024 to 2025
Royal Mint Trading Fund: Annual Report and Accounts 2024 to 2025
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SLC Annual Business Plan 2025-26
SLC Annual Business Plan 2025-26
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Civil Service Government Skills service cookies policy
Civil Service Government Skills service cookies policy
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Nationalising the water sector: how we assessed the cost
Nationalising the water sector: how we assessed the cost
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Hillsborough Law Bill
Hillsborough Law Bill
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69th IAEA General Conference: UK national statement
69th IAEA General Conference: UK national statement
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Vorasidenib approved to treat patients 12 years and older with grade 2 astrocytoma or oligodendroglioma with a susceptible IDH1 or IDH2 mutation
Vorasidenib approved to treat patients 12 years and older with grade 2 astrocytoma or oligodendroglioma with a susceptible IDH1 or IDH2 mutation
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Framework document: Science and Technology Ethics Advisory Committee
Framework document: Science and Technology Ethics Advisory Committee
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Insolvency Services and the Insolvency Investment Accounts 2024-25
Insolvency Services and the Insolvency Investment Accounts 2024-25
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Great British Energy: Statement of Strategic Priorities
Great British Energy: Statement of Strategic Priorities
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