The Government Says...

This is a guest post by Mary-Ann Ochota. Mary-Ann Ochota is the Chair of the Protected Landscapes Partnership. The Partnership brings together England’s National Parks, National Trails, National Landscapes, ...

The Architects Registration Board (ARB) has today launched a consultation on proposed changes to professional practical experience (PPE), aimed at improving fair and consistent access to high-quality experience...

The Grenfell Tower tragedy highlighted the need for much stronger controls and oversight into how the built environment sector is regulated. This includes the role of architects, and how we can support increased...

The Architects Registration Board (ARB) has published a new five-year strategy focused on improving safety, strengthening professional competence and improving workplace culture among architects in the UK. Read more. (cached), Summary and Comments (0), First seen at 16:52, 26 May 2026

The Architects Registration Board (ARB) is pleased to announce the appointment of Grace Choi and Eduardo Petrilli as Temporary Architect Board Members. The two new Board Members have been appointed for a period...

The Architects Registration Board (ARB) has approved a new Registration Assurance Process (RAP) that will modernise how architects join and return to the Register, while maintaining the standards the public expects...

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has today published a call for evidence to inform the development of a new strategy for the built environment professions, trades and occupations...

New action against hidden childcare costs to help families

UK cracks down on backdoor Russian sanctions evasion with tough new measures

5/2026: Supporting Small Business Relief

Non-Executive Directors of the National Wealth Fund reappointed

Lancashire recycling company sentenced for illegal waste exports

Learning at Work Week: Embracing Many Ways of Learning with the Government Science and Engineering Profession

Adam Lennon reflects on progress in family justice — from faster probate grants to the majority of divorce applications being made online, and looks forwards to Child Focused Courts...

Scarborough man prosecuted for supplying fake reference to SIA

Following UKREiiF last week, there has been widespread coverage leading on a Homes England funding announcement in Leeds, alongside trade coverage on planning reform and the NPPF.  Read more. (cached), Summary and Comments (0), First seen at 14:46, 26 May 2026

VMD Voices: Our Experts Explain

Welcome to the third blog in our 'VMD Voices: Our Experts Explain' series. In this series, you'll hear from specialists across the Veterinary Medicines Directorate...

Expert Panel for Growing up in an Online World: terms of reference

National Crime Agency: workforce management information April 2026

Across the skills system, there’s an incredible wealth of employer insight and experience.

Through my time at Skills England, I’ve seen first-hand the value of drawing on this expertise and how...

YJB statement on sentencing for serious offences

Third new national forest to bring nature closer to communities

UK Government releases a further £102.6 million for reform of NI public services

Attorney General refers Fordingbridge Three cases to Court of Appeal

Don’t let this heatwave affect your medicines: Three important tips from the MHRA

Local Audit Office Chair: the government’s preferred candidate

Groups of farmers in England can now apply for a Local Resource Option (LRO) screening study.

An LRO is a local water project designed to improve the reliability and resilience of water...

MHCLG: workforce management information, April 2026

MHCLG: spending over £25,000, March 2026

MHCLG: spending over £500, March 2026

HMT workforce management information: April 2026

Government response to the Women and Equalities Committee report on the menstrual health of girls and young women

UK and South Africa launch coalition to end violence against women and girls

Office for Students’ fee charging model

Policy Insights Unit: a new name for our core service

CMA response to government in relation to childcare provision

Letter from the Secretary of State for Education to the CEO of the Competition and Markets Authority

SPC update - Librela Solution for Injection for Dogs

Research: Improving outcomes through legal support grant: interim evaluation report

Research: Evidence on the effectiveness of legal support: literature review

Research: Understanding local authority advice services: funding, provision and outcomes measurement

Research: MOJ’s work on integrated advice hubs

Duncan and Emma Davids are Forestry Commission Woodland Ambassadors who have transformed a woodland into a thriving space where people and nature come together.  Duncan shares the story of how a decade-long ...

HMRC: workforce management information, April 2026

Office for National Statistics workforce management information: 2026

More new trains, better journeys: SWR celebrates one year in public ownership

Wildlife habitat in most cherished landscapes set to be restored

UK and Australia pact on fast-moving AI security risks

Statement of the International Contact Group for the Great Lakes (ICG) on the situation in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)

PM: Government turning progress into results for working people

If Russia truly wished to protect civilians, it would agree to the ceasefire or end this war outright: UK statement at the UN Security Council

PM call with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine, President Macron of France and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz: 22 May 2026

Accountability remains important to ensuring stability in Libya: UK statement at the UN Security Council

As Dementia Action Week draws to a close, Minister of State for Care, Stephen Kinnock, reflects on progress to date and the advances yet to come. A focus on improving quality of life

I recently ...

Nature loss: an urgent financial risk

Action to drive judge diversity and increase transparency

Hanan Al-Najjar How it all began

I’ve always loved kids and thought I would have my own one day. When that didn’t happen, like many people, I considered adoption. Fostering, on the other hand, never ...

UK Space Agency spending report: February 2026

UK Space Agency spending report: March 2026

Amended Fuel Duty rates for 2026 to 2027

New Head of the Joint Intelligence Organisation Appointed

Joint Statement from the leaders of the E4 + Canada, Australia & New Zealand on the situation in the West Bank

UK supports Guatemala’s plans for long-term conservation funding

Preferred candidate for Chair of the Judicial Appointments Commission

If you had told me a few years ago that I would end up working in data, I probably would not have believed you. 

I spent twelve years in outdoor retail, starting on the shop floor and...

Services Week is back 29 June to 3 July 2026 and the theme this year is personalised public services. Effective public services emerge from innovative thinking, a clear understanding of what...

FSA workforce management information April 2026

VMD FOI/EIR Requests February 2026

Draft affirmative coming for Combined Authorities (Mayoral Elections) (Amendment) Order 2026. See other results for details.

April 2026 Transaction Data

Environment Agency changes landfill permit to reduce odour risk

UK to host Illicit Finance Summit in December

UK strengthens border security with new sniffer dogs deployed in Bulgaria

UKHSA issues amber and yellow heat-health alerts across England

Government and rail industry say ‘Enough’ to sexual harassment

Private rented sector: data collection strategy

New watchlist published to put a spotlight on waste

Waste crime is a serious crime - blighting local communities, harming the environment and undermining legitimate businesses.  

For the first time, we have published a <...

NIO Register of Interests as at 31 March 2026

Locations of high priority waste sites in England

Strengthening the regulation of commercial sunbeds in England

DCMS place targeting

My Rt. Hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Education and Minister for Women and Equalities (Bridget Phillipson) has today made the following statement:

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) ...

I would like to update the House on the Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, and the United Kingdom’s response.

On 15 May, the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo...

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is the independent equality regulator and ensures compliance with the Equality Act 2010. Their Code of Practice on Services, Public Functions and Associations covers...

I am pleased to announce that we are publishing our response to the recommendations made by the independent Senior Salaries Review Body (SSRB) for the 2026/27 financial year.

I hugely appreciate the incredible...

I wish to update the House on the implementation of the quality and payment reforms to the NHS dentistry contract. This follows the government’s 2025 public consultation on proposals to address some of ...

On 11 December 2025, I issued a written statement on the implementation of the McCloud remedy for affected NHS Pension Scheme members. I updated on progress in planning for the delivery of the remedy and reaffirmed...

When elected mayors were first established by the Local Government Act 2000, they were elected using the Supplementary Vote system. This system, which is suitable for the election of single executive office holders...

Since the election, this Government has taken steps to support local renewal, including investment through the Pride in Place Programme, fairer local government funding, publication of the Northern Growth Strategy...

I am today announcing the Government’s decision to accept, in part, the recommendations of the Senior Salaries Review Body (SSRB) on pay for the Senior Civil Service (SCS) for 2026-27.

This is being...

In March, the government announced a review of mileage rates for employees using their own vehicle for work and the self-employed who use the simplified expenses rates.

In recognition of the pressures facing...

This statement provides an update on the Government’s support to ceramics and critical chemical producers, two of the foundational sectors underpinning our Industrial Strategy.

The Government is today...

I have today laid before the House documents the Government has identified that the House required in the 24 February 2026 Humble Address seeking all papers relating to the creation of the role of Special Representative...

Today, the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (“POCA”) Appointed Person report covering England and Wales for the period 2024 to 2025, has been laid before Parliament. The Appointed Person is independent ...

Together with my Rt Hon. friend the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, I am today announcing a series of pilots to test a new approach to managing sickness absence in England.

We have known ...

Transforming children’s social care is central to this government’s mission to break down barriers to opportunity for all children. It is fundamental to ensuring that every child grows up safe, supported...

I am today announcing my decision on pay for the judiciary.

I value the Senior Salaries Review Body’s (SSRB) expertise and independent advice in recommending a judicial pay award which reflects the...

Call for Entries: Women in STEM Awards

Report by the Deputy Head of the OSCE Mission to Skopje: UK statement, May 2026