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31 August

Valuation Office Agency: July 2025 transparency data
Valuation Office Agency: July 2025 transparency data
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UK announces new support for women and girls in Gaza
UK announces new support for women and girls in Gaza
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Government to crackdown on bad behaviour and boost attendance
Government to crackdown on bad behaviour and boost attendance
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Why school attendance matters, and what we’re doing to improve it 
Why school attendance matters, and what we’re doing to improve it 
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30 August

MHRA crackdown on illegal ‘Botox’ after victims left seriously ill
MHRA crackdown on illegal ‘Botox’ after victims left seriously ill
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29 August

Putin must, as Zelenskyy has done repeatedly, agree to a full and unconditional ceasefire immediately: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Putin must, as Zelenskyy has done repeatedly, agree to a full and unconditional ceasefire immediately: UK statement at the UN Security Council
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Court of Appeal confirms key leaseholder protections under Building Safety Act 

Two significant judgments from the Court of Appeal have confirmed that key provisions of the Building Safety Act 2022 (the Act) apply retrospectively. This means that leaseholders are protected from having...

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Environment Agency highlighting flash flooding in Forest of Dean
Environment Agency highlighting flash flooding in Forest of Dean
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Statement on the latest Russian attacks against Ukraine
Statement on the latest Russian attacks against Ukraine
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British businesses cheer UK-EU deal to support food trade and profits
British businesses cheer UK-EU deal to support food trade and profits
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Iran must take the necessary steps to address the international community’s serious concerns over its nuclear programme: Joint statement on the decision to trigger the snapback mechanism to end sanctions relief against Iran
Iran must take the necessary steps to address the international community’s serious concerns over its nuclear programme: Joint statement on the decision to trigger the snapback mechanism to end sanctions relief...
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New prison houseblocks to make streets safer
New prison houseblocks to make streets safer
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DHSC Skills record / Working in Care Alpha Reassessment

From: DHSCAssessment date: 09/02/2024Reassessment date: 06/06/2024Stage: Alpha reassessmentResult: Met at reassessment with conditionsService provider: DHSC

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Customer Care Review Report 2025
Customer Care Review Report 2025
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UK-Moldova trade agreement Geographical Indications (GIs) Sub-Committee – minutes, 7 December 2023
UK-Moldova trade agreement Geographical Indications (GIs) Sub-Committee – minutes, 7 December 2023
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UK-Moldova trade agreement Geographical Indications (GIs) Sub-Committee – minutes, 16 January 2025
UK-Moldova trade agreement Geographical Indications (GIs) Sub-Committee – minutes, 16 January 2025
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Accounting Officer System Statement: 2025
Accounting Officer System Statement: 2025
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Secretary of State remarks at the Pacific Future Forum: 28 August 2025
Secretary of State remarks at the Pacific Future Forum: 28 August 2025
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Delay to production of Civil Schedules  
Delay to production of Civil Schedules  
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Morgan Offshore Wind Project Generation Assets development consent decision announced
Morgan Offshore Wind Project Generation Assets development consent decision announced
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UK’s Emergency Alert system
UK’s Emergency Alert system
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World Water Week 2025

From left, Rob Bradburne and John Leyland at the UK Pavilion stand before leading their session on Collaboration in Action. 

This week marked World Water Week, hosted by the Stockholm International...

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UKHSA Report a Notifiable Disease Beta Assessment

From: DHSCAssessment date: 28/03/2024Stage: BetaResult: MetService provider: UKHSA

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Registered medical practitioners (RMPs) in England have ...

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GPC spend over £500: July 2025
GPC spend over £500: July 2025
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Departmental spend over £25,000: July 2025
Departmental spend over £25,000: July 2025
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Extending the ECO4 end date
Extending the ECO4 end date
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HS2 Air Quality Annual Report 2024
HS2 Air Quality Annual Report 2024
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Roundup of OPSS Vacancies

Looking for Purpose in Your Career

Join a team where your work protects lives and drives meaningful change. Across OPSS, every team plays a vital role in safeguarding people from unsafe products...

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5 Fascinating Facts about OPSS

The Office of Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) works quietly behind the scenes to ensure the products we use every day are safe, reliable and compliant. In this article, we uncover five fascinating facts...

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CNC AFO attends national charity celebration
CNC AFO attends national charity celebration
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CMA: workforce management information July 2025
CMA: workforce management information July 2025
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UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS): policy overview
UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS): policy overview
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Appointment of Lord-Lieutenant of Merseyside: 29 August 2025
Appointment of Lord-Lieutenant of Merseyside: 29 August 2025
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Thriving Japan defence partnership boosting UK jobs and investment
Thriving Japan defence partnership boosting UK jobs and investment
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Landscape Recovery: first projects move into delivery phase 
Credit: Nattergal/Jonathan Perugia. 

Following two years of development work, two pioneering projects have now secured their funding and are beginning long-term delivery on the ground. 

Together...

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From fleece to fencing: how implementing an integrated management approach is protecting Burrator Forest
From fleece to fencing: how implementing an integrated management approach is protecting Burrator Forest
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Invitation to an IIAC meeting on 16 October 2025
Invitation to an IIAC meeting on 16 October 2025
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Register of Ministers’ Gifts and Hospitality: July 2025
Register of Ministers’ Gifts and Hospitality: July 2025
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MHCLG: spending over £500, July 2025
MHCLG: spending over £500, July 2025
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MHCLG: spending over £25,000, July 2025
MHCLG: spending over £25,000, July 2025
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Nuclear Safeguards (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 and the Nuclear Safeguards (Fees) Regulations 2021: proposed changes
Nuclear Safeguards (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 and the Nuclear Safeguards (Fees) Regulations 2021: proposed changes
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Free chickenpox vaccination offered for first time to children
Free chickenpox vaccination offered for first time to children
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28 August

25 Argentines will study in the UK with Chevening scholarships 
25 Argentines will study in the UK with Chevening scholarships 
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Ellen Thinnesen announced as new Further Education Commissioner
Ellen Thinnesen announced as new Further Education Commissioner
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Riley Foods Limited sentenced for illegal water pollution
Riley Foods Limited sentenced for illegal water pollution
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More award-winning British cheese to be served across Europe thanks to EU agreement
More award-winning British cheese to be served across Europe thanks to EU agreement
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Government outlines action plan to improve Oakhill STC
Government outlines action plan to improve Oakhill STC
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Coverage of the Rogue Landlord report

There has been media coverage today on a new report called the ‘Rogue Landlord’ published by law firm, Duncan Lewis. The report has detailed various ways tenants are being exploited by landlords through ...

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Oakhill STC: action plan
Oakhill STC: action plan
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E3 joint statement on Iran: Initiation of the snapback process
E3 joint statement on Iran: Initiation of the snapback process
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Daily bathing water testing expands across Shropshire
Daily bathing water testing expands across Shropshire
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The United Kingdom remains deeply concerned about the escalating humanitarian crisis in Haiti: UK statement at the UN Security Council
The United Kingdom remains deeply concerned about the escalating humanitarian crisis in Haiti: UK statement at the UN Security Council
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American Lobster reported along the Sussex Coast

We have had another recent report of a non-native lobster (American lobster - Homarus americanus) brought up in a pot on the Sussex coast near Shoreham. This also follows previous sightings of ...

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Insolvency Service FOI responses: July to September 2025
Insolvency Service FOI responses: July to September 2025
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Information Security Review 2023 Final Report
Information Security Review 2023 Final Report
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Iran nuclear: E3 foreign ministers' letter announcing triggering of snapback, 28 August 2025
Iran nuclear: E3 foreign ministers' letter announcing triggering of snapback, 28 August 2025
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New Chair of the Low Carbon Contracts Company and the Electricity Settlements Company appointed
New Chair of the Low Carbon Contracts Company and the Electricity Settlements Company appointed
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CMA’s response to DBT’s statutory review consultation on the Groceries Code Adjudicator 2025
CMA’s response to DBT’s statutory review consultation on the Groceries Code Adjudicator 2025
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Regulator to investigate Sikh charities after failure to comply with Orders
Regulator to investigate Sikh charities after failure to comply with Orders
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Almost 1 in 5 children starting primary school are not fully protected against several serious diseases
Almost 1 in 5 children starting primary school are not fully protected against several serious diseases
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UK Scholarships Empower 80 Pakistani Future Leaders to Study at Leading British Universities
UK Scholarships Empower 80 Pakistani Future Leaders to Study at Leading British Universities
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UK promotes Trade & Industrial Strategies in Japan & South Korea
UK promotes Trade & Industrial Strategies in Japan & South Korea
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Government puts nurses at heart of DNA testing and research
Government puts nurses at heart of DNA testing and research
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Scottish Secretary to cut steal for £8m barge for MoD at Navantia
Scottish Secretary to cut steal for £8m barge for MoD at Navantia
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UK summons Russian Ambassador following Russian strikes on Kyiv overnight
UK summons Russian Ambassador following Russian strikes on Kyiv overnight
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Supporting students as they start the 25/26 academic year
Supporting students as they start the 25/26 academic year
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24/7 GPS tags lead crackdown on burglary, theft and robbery
24/7 GPS tags lead crackdown on burglary, theft and robbery
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Behind the scenes at Bristol Crown Court: Keeping justice moving

[English] - [Cymraeg]

Every morning at Bristol Crown Court, long before anyone enters the courtroom, a dedicated team of operational colleagues are already hard at work. These ...

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How we’re tackling MOT fraud

The MOT test sits at the heart of DVSA's mission to keep Britain's roads safer for everyone. 

This vital safety check makes sure that over 32 million vehicles tested every year meet the roadworthiness...

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Understanding outcome summaries

We want to make sure children have the best start in life. As part of this, we regulate early years providers to make sure they’re providing safe and secure environments for children to develop and learn...

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Radioactive waste burning by nuclear transmutation
Radioactive waste burning by nuclear transmutation
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British Sign Language 5-year plan: HM Treasury
British Sign Language 5-year plan: HM Treasury
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Chief Supt Tim Needham retires after 30 years of service
Chief Supt Tim Needham retires after 30 years of service
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FCDO workforce management information: July 2025
FCDO workforce management information: July 2025
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Suffragan Bishop of Basingstoke: 28 August 2025
Suffragan Bishop of Basingstoke: 28 August 2025
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New EU deal to reduce pressure on food prices for supermarket shoppers
New EU deal to reduce pressure on food prices for supermarket shoppers
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Serious Fraud Office’s counsel rates increase from 1 September
Serious Fraud Office’s counsel rates increase from 1 September
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Multi million-pound government investment for pioneering plutonium disposal technology
Multi million-pound government investment for pioneering plutonium disposal technology
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HMT spend greater than £25,000: December 2024
HMT spend greater than £25,000: December 2024
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HMT spend greater than £25,000: November 2024
HMT spend greater than £25,000: November 2024
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HMT spend greater than £25,000: January 2025
HMT spend greater than £25,000: January 2025
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HMT spend greater than £25,000: August 2024
HMT spend greater than £25,000: August 2024
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HMT spend greater than £25,000: July 2024
HMT spend greater than £25,000: July 2024
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HMT spend greater than £25,000: October 2024
HMT spend greater than £25,000: October 2024
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HMT spend greater than £25,000: September 2024
HMT spend greater than £25,000: September 2024
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HMT spend greater than £25,000: March 2025
HMT spend greater than £25,000: March 2025
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HM Treasury: spending over £500, November 24
HM Treasury: spending over £500, November 24
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HM Treasury: spending over £500, March 25
HM Treasury: spending over £500, March 25
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HM Treasury: spending over £500, December 24
HM Treasury: spending over £500, December 24
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HM Treasury: spending over £500, October 24
HM Treasury: spending over £500, October 24
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HM Treasury: spending over £500, February 25
HM Treasury: spending over £500, February 25
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HM Treasury: spending over £500, September 24
HM Treasury: spending over £500, September 24
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HM Treasury: spending over £500, August 24
HM Treasury: spending over £500, August 24
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HM Treasury: spending over £500, January 25
HM Treasury: spending over £500, January 25
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HMT spend greater than £25,000: February 2025
HMT spend greater than £25,000: February 2025
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HM Treasury: spending over £500, July 24
HM Treasury: spending over £500, July 24
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Proposals to update the Telecommunications Security Code of Practice 2022
Proposals to update the Telecommunications Security Code of Practice 2022
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Kenya: Call for bids for the provision of stationery products
Kenya: Call for bids for the provision of stationery products
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Next-gen therapies for cancer, dementia and more fast-tracked with new facility
Next-gen therapies for cancer, dementia and more fast-tracked with new facility
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Recruitment for Communications and Engagement Officer
Recruitment for Communications and Engagement Officer
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