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28 April

SLC Board meeting minutes 2026
SLC Board meeting minutes 2026
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Commission on establishing an alternative methods committee
Commission on establishing an alternative methods committee
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MHRA delivers its targets to increase access to medicines and reinforce UK position as a global destination for life sciences
MHRA delivers its targets to increase access to medicines and reinforce UK position as a global destination for life sciences
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Teenager turning 16? Don't miss out on Child Benefit
Teenager turning 16? Don't miss out on Child Benefit
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Global Supply Chains Intelligence Programme: an AI-enabled big data analytical platform for government
Hannah Male Rob Turner What is the Global Supply Chains Intelligence Programme?

Government departments increasingly need a clear, evidence-based understanding of global supply chains, whether...

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Valuation Office Agency: March 2026 transparency data
Valuation Office Agency: March 2026 transparency data
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HM Treasury and Prudential Regulation Authority Performance Reviews
HM Treasury and Prudential Regulation Authority Performance Reviews
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HM Treasury and Financial Conduct Authority Performance Reviews
HM Treasury and Financial Conduct Authority Performance Reviews
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Draft Human Rights Act 1998 (Remedial) Order 2026
Draft Human Rights Act 1998 (Remedial) Order 2026
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Designation of the Statement of Strategic Priorities for telecommunications, the management of radio spectrum and postal services (Baroness Lloyd of Effra)

I have today designated the government's Statement of Strategic Priorities for telecommunications, the management of radio spectrum, and postal services for the purposes of section 2A of the Communications Act...

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Designation of the Statement of Strategic Priorities for telecommunications, the management of radio spectrum and postal services (Kanishka Narayan, Member, Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill Committee)

I am repeating the following Written Ministerial Statement made today in the other place by my Noble Friend, the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Digital Economy, Baroness Lloyd of Effra.

I have...

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UK strengthens support to Pacific communities on climate crisis
UK strengthens support to Pacific communities on climate crisis
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UK, DepEd strengthen evidence-based EdTech partnership in PH
UK, DepEd strengthen evidence-based EdTech partnership in PH
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Update: Sale of Prax Lindsey Oil Refinery Limited (and associated companies)
Update: Sale of Prax Lindsey Oil Refinery Limited (and associated companies)
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MHRA Results and Forecast 2025/26; 2026/27
MHRA Results and Forecast 2025/26; 2026/27
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Right to Buy overhaul to safeguard social housing
Right to Buy overhaul to safeguard social housing
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Accredited official statistics: Offender management statistics quarterly: October to December 2025
Accredited official statistics: Offender management statistics quarterly: October to December 2025
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27 April

This Treaty has been a truly  vital pillar of international peace and security: UK Statement at the UN General Assembly
This Treaty has been a truly  vital pillar of international peace and security: UK Statement at the UN General Assembly
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Southern Water admits sea pollution
Southern Water admits sea pollution
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We must step up efforts together to safeguard international waterways from disruption: UK statement at the UN Security Council
We must step up efforts together to safeguard international waterways from disruption: UK statement at the UN Security Council
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UK backs company building breakthrough AI that can discover new knowledge
UK backs company building breakthrough AI that can discover new knowledge
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Welded tubes and pipes expiry review reaches initial findings
Welded tubes and pipes expiry review reaches initial findings
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Understanding ACS assessments
Understanding ACS assessments
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Revenue and Customs Brief 3 (2026): VAT treatment of certain public funds received by further education institutions
Revenue and Customs Brief 3 (2026): VAT treatment of certain public funds received by further education institutions
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Launch of clinical trial reforms
Launch of clinical trial reforms
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PM speech at USDAW conference: 27 April 2026
PM speech at USDAW conference: 27 April 2026
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Importing or moving live fish and shellfish
Importing or moving live fish and shellfish
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Apply for authorisation to import live fish and shellfish
Apply for authorisation to import live fish and shellfish
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Bringing Science and Policy Together: GSE Day at the Royal Society Pairing Scheme 
Bringing Science and Policy Together: GSE Day at the Royal Society Pairing Scheme 
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DWP: workforce management information March 2026
DWP: workforce management information March 2026
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VMD clarifies packaging requirements for general sales medicines
VMD clarifies packaging requirements for general sales medicines
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National Crime Agency: workforce management information March 2026
National Crime Agency: workforce management information March 2026
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Congratulations on results day for first cohort of seafarers taking digital assessments
Congratulations on results day for first cohort of seafarers taking digital assessments
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Four sentenced to prison for ruthless waste-dump operation across London
Four sentenced to prison for ruthless waste-dump operation across London
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Latest updates: April 2026 newsletter
Latest updates: April 2026 newsletter
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Route B substantial modifications pilot: the results are in

As part of the shift towards a risk-proportionate regulatory framework, the MHRA’s Clinical Trials Unit ran a Route B substantial modifications pilot from 1 October 2025 to 31 March 2026 to test a new process...

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Route B substantial modifications: find out how the pilot was received

As part of the shift towards a risk-proportionate regulatory framework, the MHRA’s Clinical Trials Unit ran a Route B substantial modifications pilot from 1 October 2025 to 31 March 2026 to test a new process...

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DBT: workforce management information March 2026
DBT: workforce management information March 2026
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New strategy sets out future of science and engineering capability across government
New strategy sets out future of science and engineering capability across government
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Government Science and Engineering profession strategy 2026
Government Science and Engineering profession strategy 2026
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Stop and search authorised professional practice (APP)
Stop and search authorised professional practice (APP)
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26 April

PM call with President Trump of the United States: 26 April 2026
PM call with President Trump of the United States: 26 April 2026
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25 April

UK-UAE Joint Statement: April 2026
UK-UAE Joint Statement: April 2026
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24 April

Independent Commission for Aid Impact's review of management of the Official Development Assistance spending target 2021 to 2025: UK government response
Independent Commission for Aid Impact's review of management of the Official Development Assistance spending target 2021 to 2025: UK government response
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Conflict remains a leading cause of hunger: Minister Chapman speech at launch of 2026 Global Report on Food Crises
Conflict remains a leading cause of hunger: Minister Chapman speech at launch of 2026 Global Report on Food Crises
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Speech by the Chancellor of the High Court: Legal professional privilege in the Age of AI

The City of London Law Society

Legal professional privilege in the Age of AI

22 April 2026

1. Can I start by thanking the City of London Law Society for arranging this event this...

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Joint pre-application seminar: Fee-paid Specialist Members for Mental Health & Special Educational Needs and Disability, and First-tier Tribunal Health, Education and Social Care

The Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC) (external link) will be launching two selection exercise campaigns in the summer to recruit 50 Fee-paid Specialist Members assigned to the First-tier Tribunal...

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Defra: workforce management information March 2026
Defra: workforce management information March 2026
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How we protected the UK and space in March 2026
How we protected the UK and space in March 2026
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British Embassy Zagreb invites bids for Impact Fund 2026 to 2027
British Embassy Zagreb invites bids for Impact Fund 2026 to 2027
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UK Ambassador reflects on UK-DRC partnership in farewell speech
UK Ambassador reflects on UK-DRC partnership in farewell speech
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Jet fuel and travel plans: what you need to know
Jet fuel and travel plans: what you need to know
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DHSC: spending over £25,000, November 2025
DHSC: spending over £25,000, November 2025
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DHSC: spending over £25,000, December 2025
DHSC: spending over £25,000, December 2025
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DHSC: spending over £25,000, January 2026
DHSC: spending over £25,000, January 2026
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Entertainment on-demand for Armed Forces personnel at home and abroad
Entertainment on-demand for Armed Forces personnel at home and abroad
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UK statement to the 10th Review Meeting of the Convention on Nuclear Safety (CNS), April 2026
UK statement to the 10th Review Meeting of the Convention on Nuclear Safety (CNS), April 2026
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A new business analysis course is now live on the Government Digital and Data Hub 

If you have ever wondered what business analysts do in government, the Business Analysis in Government: Getting Started is your chance to learn more.  

As part of...

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CMA: spending over £500, March 2026
CMA: spending over £500, March 2026
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CMA: spending over £25,000, March 2026
CMA: spending over £25,000, March 2026
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CMA: senior officials' business expenses, Q2 2025 to 2026
CMA: senior officials' business expenses, Q2 2025 to 2026
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Transparency and disclosure: updating our general guidance
Transparency and disclosure: updating our general guidance
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Game-changing digital tracking takes fight to rogue waste traders
Game-changing digital tracking takes fight to rogue waste traders
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NIO Launches Engagement for Change Fund to Empower Community and Voluntary Sector
NIO Launches Engagement for Change Fund to Empower Community and Voluntary Sector
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Accredited official statistics: Coroners statistics 2025
Accredited official statistics: Coroners statistics 2025
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DHSC: workforce management information March 2026
DHSC: workforce management information March 2026
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ORR: workforce management information, March 2026
ORR: workforce management information, March 2026
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Ministerial Group for Digital Inclusion: meeting summaries
Ministerial Group for Digital Inclusion: meeting summaries
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Ministerial Group for Digital Inclusion: terms of reference
Ministerial Group for Digital Inclusion: terms of reference
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Draft affirmative coming for Nuclear Safeguards (EU Exit and Fees) (Amendment) Regulations 2026
Draft affirmative coming for Nuclear Safeguards (EU Exit and Fees) (Amendment) Regulations 2026. See other results for details.
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Draft affirmative coming for Digital Waste Tracking (England) Regulations 2026
Draft affirmative coming for Digital Waste Tracking (England) Regulations 2026. See other results for details.
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British International Investment: 2026–2031 Strategy (Baroness Chapman of Darlington)

I wish to update the House on British International Investment’s (BII) new five‑year Strategy for 2026–2031, launched today. BII is the UK’s Development Finance Institution, investing ...

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Illegal Migration: Small Boat Crossings (Alex Norris)

I have been clear about this Government’s determination to crack down on small boats. No one should be making dangerous journeys, undermining our border security and putting lives at risk. We must restore...

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The Ajax Programme (Luke Pollard)

The Ministry of Defence had aspired to update the House via WMS on the Armoured Calvery programme today. Political channels have requested that this WMS is delayed until next week, as a result of key meetings...

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MOD Arm’s Length Bodies Reforms (Luke Pollard)

I wish to update the House on changes to Arm’s Length Bodies (ALBs) within the Ministry of Defence, delivered as part of Defence Reform and the Productive and Agile State Programme. These changes strengthen...

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Automated Passenger Services Permitting Scheme (Simon Lightwood, Member, Bus Services (No. 2) Bill [HL] Committee)

This statement provides an update on the Government’s work to enable the automated passenger services permitting scheme from this spring, a key step in implementing the Automated Vehicles Act 2024 and supporting...

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40th anniversary of the Chornobyl disaster: UK statement to the OSCE
40th anniversary of the Chornobyl disaster: UK statement to the OSCE
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Grave of Great War soldier from Hampstead identified
Grave of Great War soldier from Hampstead identified
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Official Statistics: Offender employment outcomes, update to March 2026
Official Statistics: Offender employment outcomes, update to March 2026
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From data to decisions: How is epidemiology protecting animal, plant and human health?

As APHA’s Epidemiology Discipline Champion, Dr Clare Benton brings deep scientific expertise and a passion for turning data into practical action. With years of experience working in wildlife health, Clare...

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CCS business appointment rules advice, April 2025 to March 2026
CCS business appointment rules advice, April 2025 to March 2026
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Hacking major projects
Jess Grindlay (r) and the winning NISTA team

Jess Grindlay, NISTA's Lead Data Scientist, talks about her experiences hacking creative solutions to help manage government projects

In NISTA, we often...

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23 April

New UK-France agreement to reduce illegal crossings
New UK-France agreement to reduce illegal crossings
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Readout of the first meeting of the Civil Society Council: 22 April 2026 
Readout of the first meeting of the Civil Society Council: 22 April 2026 
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Waste carrier fined after depositing tonnes at illegal site
Waste carrier fined after depositing tonnes at illegal site
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School land: decisions about the disposal of playing field land
School land: decisions about the disposal of playing field land
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TRA proposes new measure on South Korean hot rolled steel plate
TRA proposes new measure on South Korean hot rolled steel plate
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Modernised homes for military families in Woolwich returning from Cyprus deployment
Modernised homes for military families in Woolwich returning from Cyprus deployment
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Stability and lasting peace can only be achieved if the efforts of the international community are matched with action by all Haitian stakeholders: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Stability and lasting peace can only be achieved if the efforts of the international community are matched with action by all Haitian stakeholders: UK statement at the UN Security Council
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National Data Guardian statement on UK Biobank data advertised for sale in China
National Data Guardian statement on UK Biobank data advertised for sale in China
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Statutory Document Summaries
Statutory Document Summaries
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How we built the new Defra service manual with AI and community collaboration
Photo by Igor Omilaev on Unsplash

Hi, I'm Chris Leo, the AI user-centred design lead in the AI capability and enablement team.

Before taking on this project, I kept seeing the same...

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Academies consolidated annual report and accounts: 2023 to 2024
Academies consolidated annual report and accounts: 2023 to 2024
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FOI request: supplier-retailer relationships and trading practices
FOI request: supplier-retailer relationships and trading practices
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NIO: Workforce management information, March 2026
NIO: Workforce management information, March 2026
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UK-Moldova Strategic Dialogue - 23 April 2026
UK-Moldova Strategic Dialogue - 23 April 2026
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UK-Türkiye Strategic Partnership Framework: Joint Statement
UK-Türkiye Strategic Partnership Framework: Joint Statement
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Minister of State statement to the House of Commons: 23 April 2026
Minister of State statement to the House of Commons: 23 April 2026
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Secretary of State sets out policy steers to Ofqual
Secretary of State sets out policy steers to Ofqual
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Report by the Representative on Freedom of the Media to the OSCE Permanent Council: Joint Statement, April 2026
Report by the Representative on Freedom of the Media to the OSCE Permanent Council: Joint Statement, April 2026
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