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18 January

PM calls with international leaders: 18 January 2026
PM calls with international leaders: 18 January 2026
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17 January

Speech for UN-Association 80th anniversary of United Nations General Assembly meeting
Speech for UN-Association 80th anniversary of United Nations General Assembly meeting
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MHRA statement on new review of paracetamol safety during pregnancy
MHRA statement on new review of paracetamol safety during pregnancy
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PM meeting with United Nations Secretary General António Guterres: 16 January 2026
PM meeting with United Nations Secretary General António Guterres: 16 January 2026
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Life-saving Jess’s Rule to be advertised in every GP surgery
Life-saving Jess’s Rule to be advertised in every GP surgery
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Government customer services to be modernised with help of industry experts
Government customer services to be modernised with help of industry experts
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16 January

Latest statement in response to small boat crossings
Latest statement in response to small boat crossings
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Direct Ministerial Appointments
Direct Ministerial Appointments
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Matt’s Youth Advisers at British Embassy Prague: third year
Matt’s Youth Advisers at British Embassy Prague: third year
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Chancellor marks beginning of construction at new Government Hub
Chancellor marks beginning of construction at new Government Hub
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The Deputy Prime Minister's speech to 100 Year Partnership event
The Deputy Prime Minister's speech to 100 Year Partnership event
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UK marks first year of 100 Year Partnership in Kyiv for reform
UK marks first year of 100 Year Partnership in Kyiv for reform
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Battlefield tactics to inspire UK fight against prison drones
Battlefield tactics to inspire UK fight against prison drones
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FCDO Services spending over £500, November 2025
FCDO Services spending over £500, November 2025
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FCDO Services senior officials’ business expenses and hospitality, October to December 2025
FCDO Services senior officials’ business expenses and hospitality, October to December 2025
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February 2026 Catch Limit Review
February 2026 Catch Limit Review
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Draft affirmative coming for Bereaved Partner's Paternity Leave Regulations 2026
Draft affirmative coming for Bereaved Partner's Paternity Leave Regulations 2026. See other results for details.
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Galw Trefi Cymru: Could a Welsh town be crowned the first UK Town of Culture? 
Galw Trefi Cymru: Could a Welsh town be crowned the first UK Town of Culture? 
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Baroque masterpiece worth £9,000,000 at risk of leaving the UK
Baroque masterpiece worth £9,000,000 at risk of leaving the UK
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SFO secures three convictions for £70 million investment fraud
SFO secures three convictions for £70 million investment fraud
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Investigations at OPG

[English] - [Cymraeg]

Last year, our teams handled more than 11,000 concerns reported to us â€“ with only around a third falling within our legal powers to act. Understanding ...

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CMA: prompt payment data, April to June 2025
CMA: prompt payment data, April to June 2025
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Merger investigation outcomes
Merger investigation outcomes
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Draft affirmative coming for Armed Forces Commissioner (Family Definition, and Consequential and Transitional Provision etc.) Regulations 2026
Draft affirmative coming for Armed Forces Commissioner (Family Definition, and Consequential and Transitional Provision etc.) Regulations 2026. See other results for details.
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Draft affirmative coming for Employment Rights Act 2025 (Investigatory Powers) (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2026
Draft affirmative coming for Employment Rights Act 2025 (Investigatory Powers) (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2026. See other results for details.
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Draft affirmative coming for Pneumoconiosis etc. (Workers’ Compensation) (Payment of Claims) (Amendment) Regulations 2026
Draft affirmative coming for Pneumoconiosis etc. (Workers’ Compensation) (Payment of Claims) (Amendment) Regulations 2026. See other results for details.
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Draft affirmative coming for Mesothelioma Lump Sum Payments (Conditions and Amounts) (Amendment) Regulations 2026
Draft affirmative coming for Mesothelioma Lump Sum Payments (Conditions and Amounts) (Amendment) Regulations 2026. See other results for details.
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Martyn Oliver's speech at the Livery Education Conference 2026
Martyn Oliver's speech at the Livery Education Conference 2026
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£200 million landmark SEND teacher training programme
£200 million landmark SEND teacher training programme
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Regulator issues Official Warnings to two Church of England Dioceses
Regulator issues Official Warnings to two Church of England Dioceses
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Vital lifeline for Widewater Lagoon wildlife to be restored
Vital lifeline for Widewater Lagoon wildlife to be restored
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New Chair appointed to The Royal Parks
New Chair appointed to The Royal Parks
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Our approach to keeping GOV.UK One Login secure 

This month the Government Cyber Action Plan was published. It sets out the importance of improving our cyber defences for digital public services. ...

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OAG Spending over £500 on a GPC for December 2025
OAG Spending over £500 on a GPC for December 2025
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OAG spending over £25,000 for December 2025
OAG spending over £25,000 for December 2025
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PM call with the Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani: 16 January 2026
PM call with the Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani: 16 January 2026
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EA launches new permit consultation for Davidstow creamery
EA launches new permit consultation for Davidstow creamery
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Understanding identity verification for people with significant control (PSCs)

As part of the UK government's efforts to tackle economic crime and improve transparency, Companies House has introduced new identity verification requirements for people with significant control (PSCs...

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VCA: annual report and accounts 2024 to 2025
VCA: annual report and accounts 2024 to 2025
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Improving accessibility at railway stations across Britain (Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill)

This government is committed to improving the accessibility of Britain’s railway and recognises the significant social and economic benefits of doing so. As we move towards the establishment of Great British...

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Energy Infrastructure Planning Projects (Martin McCluskey)

This statement concerns an application for development consent made under the Planning Act 2008 by North Falls Offshore Wind Farm Ltd for an offshore wind farm with up to 57 wind turbines and up to two offshore...

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HMP Wandsworth Independent Investigation Findings (David Lammy)

I wish to provide an update on the Independent Investigation into the escape of Daniel Khalife from HMP Wandsworth on 6 September 2023.

On 8 January 2024, the House was informed that the Investigation, ...

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Judicial Conduct Investigations Office Annual Report 2024–2025 (David Lammy)

With the concurrence of the Lady Chief Justice, I will today publish the eighteenth annual report of the Judicial Conduct Investigations Office (JCIO).

The JCIO supports the Lady Chief Justice and the Lord...

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Fifth Assimilated Law Report (Blair McDougall)

Today the Secretary of State has laid a Report before Parliament pursuant to the REUL Act and published it on Gov.uk. This report updates the House in line with the obligations under Section 17 of the REUL Act...

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Medicines regulator approves up to 7.2mg dose of semaglutide (Wegovy) for patients with obesity only
Medicines regulator approves up to 7.2mg dose of semaglutide (Wegovy) for patients with obesity only
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1st ballot of the 2026 Youth Mobility Scheme for Taiwanese youth
1st ballot of the 2026 Youth Mobility Scheme for Taiwanese youth
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UK industry support to Ukraine supercharged with new business centre
UK industry support to Ukraine supercharged with new business centre
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Appointment of Lord-Lieutenant of Berwickshire: 16 January 2026
Appointment of Lord-Lieutenant of Berwickshire: 16 January 2026
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Council Tax information letter 1/2026: Local Council Tax Support schemes for 2026-27
Council Tax information letter 1/2026: Local Council Tax Support schemes for 2026-27
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Rogue builder jailed after obtaining more than £400,000 in credit from five victims while bankrupt
Rogue builder jailed after obtaining more than £400,000 in credit from five victims while bankrupt
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Senior President of Tribunals’ Annual Report 2025

Lord Justice Dingemans, Senior President of Tribunals, has today published his annual report for 2025. This is Lord Justice Dingemans’s first report since taking up post in 2025 and provides an opportunity...

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Speculation on local elections

There has been continued speculation in the media about the potential number of areas that may have their local elections postponed this May.

To be clear: no decisions have been taken. Councils...

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Independent Commission for Aid Impact's review of UK aid for international energy transitions: UK government response
Independent Commission for Aid Impact's review of UK aid for international energy transitions: UK government response
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Red tape to be slashed for British robotics and defence innovators
Red tape to be slashed for British robotics and defence innovators
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£279 million investment to build new home for Army’s cyber regiment
£279 million investment to build new home for Army’s cyber regiment
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UK and Ukraine strengthen ties under landmark partnership as £20m accelerated to support energy infrastructure
UK and Ukraine strengthen ties under landmark partnership as £20m accelerated to support energy infrastructure
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15 January

We condemn the Iranian regime’s actions in the strongest possible terms: UK statement at the UN Security Council
We condemn the Iranian regime’s actions in the strongest possible terms: UK statement at the UN Security Council
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Convicted criminals detained in hospitals set to lose benefits
Convicted criminals detained in hospitals set to lose benefits
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The UK stands ready to work to advance the Secretary-General’s UN80 reform initiative: UK Statement in the UN General Assembly
The UK stands ready to work to advance the Secretary-General’s UN80 reform initiative: UK Statement in the UN General Assembly
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New Defence Housing Service to transform housing for forces families as Armed Forces Bill backs those who serve
New Defence Housing Service to transform housing for forces families as Armed Forces Bill backs those who serve
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Major boost to pool of skilled former military personnel called upon in crises as UK strengthen preparedness
Major boost to pool of skilled former military personnel called upon in crises as UK strengthen preparedness
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TRA investigates creamy/white limestone from Portugal
TRA investigates creamy/white limestone from Portugal
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Russia’s reckless missile attacks expose its ongoing obstruction of peace efforts: UK statement to the OSCE
Russia’s reckless missile attacks expose its ongoing obstruction of peace efforts: UK statement to the OSCE
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OSCE Chair-in-Office presents priorities for 2026: UK statement to the OSCE
OSCE Chair-in-Office presents priorities for 2026: UK statement to the OSCE
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Governance lessons from the UK-US PETs Pilot for cancer research

This post was written with contributions from the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) and NHS England. It follows GDS’ first blog post on Using Privacy Enhancing Technologies to Enable International...

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Inaccurate reporting on fines under Simpler Recycling
Close Up Of Woman Carrying Recycling Bin

Recent media reporting in the Daily Mail, Sun and the Mirror has claimed that households could face £400 fines for recycling 37 “prohibited...

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Housing Sec hails recovery 'green shoots' in latest housing supply figures

The Housing Secretary has welcomed new housing supply figures published today, showing green shoots of recovery across the housebuilding sector.  

The new data release confirms a rise...

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Marine Management Organisation Annual Report and Accounts 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025
Marine Management Organisation Annual Report and Accounts 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025
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The National Gallery framework document 2025 to 2028
The National Gallery framework document 2025 to 2028
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HMT non-consolidated performance related pay 2024 to 2025
HMT non-consolidated performance related pay 2024 to 2025
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HMT non-consolidated performance related pay 2023 to 2024
HMT non-consolidated performance related pay 2023 to 2024
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Trustee appointed to the Natural History Museum Board
Trustee appointed to the Natural History Museum Board
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CMA requires Aramark to sell Entier after finding competition concerns
CMA requires Aramark to sell Entier after finding competition concerns
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Record renewables auction supports 7,000 jobs and £3bn investment
Record renewables auction supports 7,000 jobs and £3bn investment
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SFO Director announces retirement
SFO Director announces retirement
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IBCA Community Update, 15 January 2026
IBCA Community Update, 15 January 2026
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LSB announces new Chief Executive

The Legal Services Board (LSB) today announces that Richard Orpin has been appointeditsChief Executive Officer (CEO). The Board appointed Richard following an open recruitment process. Richard joined the LSB ...

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A day in the life - Senior Lawyer, Jamie Munk
Keyboard with magnifier

We have recently opened applications to join our legal team. We asked our Senior Lawyer, Jamie Munk about his day-to-day work life and what it's like working at the Trade Remedies ...

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FOI2025/00259: Government Art Collection - A list of artwork removed from Nos. 9,10,11 and 12 Downing Street
FOI2025/00259: Government Art Collection - A list of artwork removed from Nos. 9,10,11 and 12 Downing Street
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Disability Confident Reform Delivery Plan: December 2025 to December 2026
Disability Confident Reform Delivery Plan: December 2025 to December 2026
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Treasury Minutes – January 2026
Treasury Minutes – January 2026
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Report on orders regulating the management of shellfisheries (2020 to 2025)
Report on orders regulating the management of shellfisheries (2020 to 2025)
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Manchester man sentenced for assaulting Fisheries Officer
Manchester man sentenced for assaulting Fisheries Officer
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Greater and faster compensation for Windrush victims
Greater and faster compensation for Windrush victims
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Improving accessibility at railway stations across Britain
Improving accessibility at railway stations across Britain
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Homes England gender and ethnicity pay gap report — 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025
Homes England gender and ethnicity pay gap report — 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025
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Software Security Ambassadors Scheme
Software Security Ambassadors Scheme
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Honeybourne III report and safety flyer published
Honeybourne III report and safety flyer published
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CMA launches review of its approach to merger efficiencies
CMA launches review of its approach to merger efficiencies
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New Aviation Ambassadors announced to inspire future pilots, engineers and air traffic controllers
New Aviation Ambassadors announced to inspire future pilots, engineers and air traffic controllers
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Lowering chemical hazards across Sellafield
Lowering chemical hazards across Sellafield
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Letter from the Planning Inspectorate to the Minister of State for Housing and Planning: Modifying planning obligations
Letter from the Planning Inspectorate to the Minister of State for Housing and Planning: Modifying planning obligations
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Plans for 5,500-home Wychavon Town moves forward
Plans for 5,500-home Wychavon Town moves forward
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Bridgwater Tidal Barrier Scheme gets a more efficient design
Bridgwater Tidal Barrier Scheme gets a more efficient design
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DESNZ: spending over £25,000, June 2025
DESNZ: spending over £25,000, June 2025
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HMPPS Unlocked Graduates Scheme
HMPPS Unlocked Graduates Scheme
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DESNZ: spending over £25,000, November 2024
DESNZ: spending over £25,000, November 2024
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DESNZ: spending over £25,000, October 2024
DESNZ: spending over £25,000, October 2024
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DESNZ: spending over £25,000, December 2024
DESNZ: spending over £25,000, December 2024
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DESNZ: spending over £25,000, February 2025
DESNZ: spending over £25,000, February 2025
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