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06 October

At a time of deepening conflict and insecurity across parts of the continent, the partnership between the United Nations and African Union is indispensable: UK Statement at the UN Security Council
At a time of deepening conflict and insecurity across parts of the continent, the partnership between the United Nations and African Union is indispensable: UK Statement at the UN Security Council
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Airports to go contactless in major boost for UK passengers
Airports to go contactless in major boost for UK passengers
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Animal Sentience Committee letter regarding the National Plan for Homelessness strategy
Animal Sentience Committee letter regarding the National Plan for Homelessness strategy
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Economic Secretary to the Treasury speech for UK Digital Assets Week
Economic Secretary to the Treasury speech for UK Digital Assets Week
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Kinship care: turning ambition into lived experience
Dr Jahnine Davis (centre) held a roundtable for kinship care young people to mark National Kinship Care Week

To mark the 10th anniversary of Kinship Care Week, National Kinship Care Ambassador, Dr ...

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DCMS: spending over Ł500, July 2026
DCMS: spending over £500, July 2026
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MHCLG: ministerial travel and meetings, April to June 2026
MHCLG: ministerial travel and meetings, April to June 2026
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SIA investigation into BIIAB Qualifications Limited
SIA investigation into BIIAB Qualifications Limited
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DCMS: spending over Ł500, Aug 2026
DCMS: spending over £500, Aug 2026
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Board minutes: 17 June 2026
Board minutes: 17 June 2026
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BIST digital service performance indicators
BIST digital service performance indicators
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Flicking the switch to heat Seaham homes with mine water energy
Flicking the switch to heat Seaham homes with mine water energy
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Chief Construction and Scientific Adviser appointed to improve building safety
Chief Construction and Scientific Adviser appointed to improve building safety
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TRA proposes new anti-dumping measure on boom lifts from China 
TRA proposes new anti-dumping measure on boom lifts from China 
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Official Statistics: Advanced Learner Loans paid in England, AY 2026/27 Aug to Oct
Official Statistics: Advanced Learner Loans paid in England, AY 2026/27 Aug to Oct
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Official Statistics: Early-in-year student withdrawal notifications: academic year 2018/19 to 2026/27 up to 29/11/2026
Official Statistics: Early-in-year student withdrawal notifications: academic year 2018/19 to 2026/27 up to 29/11/2026
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Regulatory Policy Committee: Corporate Report 2025-26

The RPC has today published its corporate report for 2025-26, showcasing a year of strong performance, growing influence and continued commitment to improving the quality of evidence underpinning government ...

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Building Safety Regulator building control approval application data July to September 2026
Building Safety Regulator building control approval application data July to September 2026
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RPC corporate report: 2025 to 2026
RPC corporate report: 2025 to 2026
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Construction begins at Earnse Bay's coastal community hub
Construction begins at Earnse Bay's coastal community hub
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Ofwat Chair reappointed
Ofwat Chair reappointed
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Strengthening leading practice in the animals in science sector: response
Strengthening leading practice in the animals in science sector: response
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UK takes next step towards first digitally native government bond
UK takes next step towards first digitally native government bond
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RPC publishes new regulatory scorecard case histories guidance

We are pleased to announce the publication of the RPC's new regulatory scorecard case histories guidance. The document is designed to help policy teams across Whitehall develop stronger regulatory...

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A faster start to local plan-making: introducing the 'Submit a site for a local plan' tool
A mock-up of the 'Submit a site for a local plan' tool, shown with the fictional Planhamshire Borough Council.

Before any new home is built, a suitable site has to be identified. Developers, landowners and...

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Draft legislation: Plastic packaging tax — chemical recycling and adoption of a mass balance approach
Draft legislation: Plastic packaging tax — chemical recycling and adoption of a mass balance approach
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Government backs recommendations of NHS doctors-led AI Commission
Government backs recommendations of NHS doctors-led AI Commission
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Remembrance in Poland: UK and Commonwealth services 2026
Remembrance in Poland: UK and Commonwealth services 2026
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Social housing landlords to invest record amounts in repairs and new homes
Social housing landlords to invest record amounts in repairs and new homes
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UKHSA appoints Chief Medical Advisor and Chief Scientific Officer
UKHSA appoints Chief Medical Advisor and Chief Scientific Officer
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Guidance: Transcript pilot for victims of rape and sexual offences
Guidance: Transcript pilot for victims of rape and sexual offences
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New Judicial Commissioner appointed to the Judicial Appointments Commission
New Judicial Commissioner appointed to the Judicial Appointments Commission
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New President of the Kings Bench Division, Sir Mark Warby, is sworn in

The new President of the King’s Bench Division, Sir Mark Warby, was sworn in yesterday (Monday 5 October) by the Lady Chief Justice at a ceremony in the Royal Courts of Justice.

The President has...

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DWP's special advisers' gifts, hospitality and meetings, January to March 2026
DWP's special advisers' gifts, hospitality and meetings, January to March 2026
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Highways (Financing) Bill
Highways (Financing) Bill
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Free careers support now available through Jobcentres
Free careers support now available through Jobcentres
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Government Response to the National Commission's Recommendations on the Regulation of AI in Healthcare.
Government Response to the National Commission's Recommendations on the Regulation of AI in Healthcare.
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05 October

UN Human Rights Council 63: Introductory Statement on the draft resolution on Sudan
UN Human Rights Council 63: Introductory Statement on the draft resolution on Sudan
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Holding Russia accountable for its war against Ukraine: UK statement to the Warsaw Human Dimension Conference
Holding Russia accountable for its war against Ukraine: UK statement to the Warsaw Human Dimension Conference
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The UK will press for practical reforms that improve the UN’s effectiveness, sharpen accountability, and deliver value for money: UK Statement at the UN Fifth Committee
The UK will press for practical reforms that improve the UN’s effectiveness, sharpen accountability, and deliver value for money: UK Statement at the UN Fifth Committee
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Regulating a nuclear reactor through decommissioning

In 2022, after 46 years of generation, Hinkley Point B (HPB) switched off its last operational reactor and began defueling. The Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) declared the site free of nuclear fuel in January...

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Unpaid carers action plan: recognise, refer, reach (easy read)
Unpaid carers action plan: recognise, refer, reach (easy read)
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Helping young people turn experience into opportunity: introducing the Employability Skills Framework, by Gemma Marsh

Every young person develops valuable skills throughout their lives. 

Whether it is balancing study with caring responsibilities, captaining a sports team, volunteering in their community, ...

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Ambassador for a Day 2026: British Embassy invites to apply
Ambassador for a Day 2026: British Embassy invites to apply
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Major boost for young people in Rossendale as Youth Hub opens to support them towards work
Major boost for young people in Rossendale as Youth Hub opens to support them towards work
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Environmental permits: why they matter and how we're making it quicker to get one 

Every year, the Environment Agency processes over 13,000 permit applications.  

These decisions cover an enormous range of activity. From a small waste transfer site to permits regulating...

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Representation Matters: We Belong In Every Story. See Us. Hear Us. Read Us.

The National Year of Reading 2026 is the biggest campaign in a generation designed to help more people discover and rediscover the joy of reading and make it part of their everyday lives.

Public libraries...

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Proud of What We Have Built Together 
Proud of What We Have Built Together 
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MHCLG: workforce management information, August 2026
MHCLG: workforce management information, August 2026
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YJB responds to CJB Wales Annual Report and Anti-Racism Report
YJB responds to CJB Wales Annual Report and Anti-Racism Report
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Warsaw Human Dimension Conference 2026: UK statement to opening session
Warsaw Human Dimension Conference 2026: UK statement to opening session
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Guidance: Language Services
Guidance: Language Services
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New contracts to improve language services across courts and tribunals
New contracts to improve language services across courts and tribunals
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Building the foundations for better data sharing across the UK 

Businesses rely on data to make informed decisions, but the data they need is often spread across different organisations, systems and sectors. Finding and accessing the right data can be difficult, and ...

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Meeting shared challenges: legal regulation in a changing world

Monisha Shah, Chair of the Legal Services Board, reflects on the shared challenges facing legal regulators, from technological change to professional ethics and access to justice. Closing the International Conference...

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Evaluation of the TRA investigation process: insight from our stakeholders and staff

Today we have published a research report prepared by an independent research agency, Savanta, for the Trade Remedies Authority (TRA). This report presents the findings of the agency’s evaluation ...

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Register of risk analysis issues by the Food Standards Agency
Register of risk analysis issues by the Food Standards Agency
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UK Speaker of House of Commons to attend 153rd Inter-Parliamentary Union Assembly in Tanzania
UK Speaker of House of Commons to attend 153rd Inter-Parliamentary Union Assembly in Tanzania
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First Witness Statement of Duwayne Brooks - Undercover Policing Inquiry
Publication date: 5 Oct 2026. Category: Witness statement.
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UK Hospitality Union: Other related Documents (PDF format)
UK Hospitality Union: Other related Documents (PDF format)
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UK Hospitality Union: Statement to Members (PDF format)
UK Hospitality Union: Statement to Members (PDF format)
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CoRWM visit to Sweden’s radioactive waste facilities
CoRWM visit to Sweden’s radioactive waste facilities
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TRA publishes evaluation of its investigation process
TRA publishes evaluation of its investigation process
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Sole traders and landlords earning more than Ł30,000 urged to act now
Sole traders and landlords earning more than £30,000 urged to act now
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UN Human Rights Council 63: UK Statement for the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on the Democratic Republic of the Congo
UN Human Rights Council 63: UK Statement for the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on the Democratic Republic of the Congo
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UN Human Rights Council 63: UK Statement for the Item 10 General Debate
UN Human Rights Council 63: UK Statement for the Item 10 General Debate
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Draft affirmative coming for Pneumoconiosis etc. (Workers' Compensation) (Payment of Claims) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2026
Draft affirmative coming for Pneumoconiosis etc. (Workers' Compensation) (Payment of Claims) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2026. See other results for details.
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Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport intervenes under Enterprise Act powers in TalkTalk deal
Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport intervenes under Enterprise Act powers in TalkTalk deal
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UK defence chief reaffirms support for Lebanon’s security
UK defence chief reaffirms support for Lebanon’s security
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Ofsted to extend pause on inspections of NPQ and ECTP providers
Ofsted to extend pause on inspections of NPQ and ECTP providers
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Domestic abusers to be marked and tracked in boost to victims’ safety
Domestic abusers to be marked and tracked in boost to victims’ safety
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Board member appointed to the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service
Board member appointed to the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service
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An introduction to green finance for farmers and landowners

Harry Joyce, Economist at the Forestry Commission, explains what green finance is and how it benefits landowners and the environment.

If you’re a farmer or landowner thinking about woodland creation...

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Could you help stop the next animal or plant disease outbreak? Discover APHA's free virtual work experience programme

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA), in partnership with Springpod, has launched its first-ever virtual work experience programme, providing young people across the United Kingdom (UK) with ...

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UK NSC consults on repeat screening for syphilis in pregnancy 

The UK National Screening Committee (UK NSC) is holding a 3-month public consultation on repeat screening for syphilis in pregnancy. 

Syphilis is one of the health conditions the committee...

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Criminal Justice Board for Wales annual report 2025 to 26
Criminal Justice Board for Wales annual report 2025 to 26
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Criminal Justice Anti-Racism Action Plan for Wales Annual Report 2025 to 2026
Criminal Justice Anti-Racism Action Plan for Wales Annual Report 2025 to 2026
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Freedom of Information: Spend Data 2026
Freedom of Information: Spend Data 2026
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Freedom of Information: Latest pay award
Freedom of Information: Latest pay award
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UK Health Security Campus Programme: programme business case summary
UK Health Security Campus Programme: programme business case summary
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Supported housing residents to keep more of what they earn as new rules come into force
Supported housing residents to keep more of what they earn as new rules come into force
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Government joins forces with Breast Cancer Now
Government joins forces with Breast Cancer Now
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04 October

Justice reforms to be rolled out faster as Justice Secretary sets out changes to Courts Bill
Justice reforms to be rolled out faster as Justice Secretary sets out changes to Courts Bill
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03 October

Joint Statement from Defence Ministers of the Joint Expeditionary Force: 02 October 2026
Joint Statement from Defence Ministers of the Joint Expeditionary Force: 02 October 2026
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02 October

BIST contribution to UK’s third round of International Climate Finance
BIST contribution to UK’s third round of International Climate Finance
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G7 Leaders’ Statement on global energy security and market stability
G7 Leaders’ Statement on global energy security and market stability
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The UK will defend universal rights without fear or favour: UK Statement at the UN Third Committee
The UK will defend universal rights without fear or favour: UK Statement at the UN Third Committee
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Crackdown on chemicals used to make dangerous weapons
Crackdown on chemicals used to make dangerous weapons
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Attorney General swearing-in speech: Rt Hon Ellie Reeves KC MP
Attorney General swearing-in speech: Rt Hon Ellie Reeves KC MP
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UN Human Rights Council 63: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue with the High Commissioner on the oral update on Ukraine
UN Human Rights Council 63: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue with the High Commissioner on the oral update on Ukraine
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UK and Taiwan deepen trade and technology cooperation
UK and Taiwan deepen trade and technology cooperation
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DBT: workforce management information August 2026
DBT: workforce management information August 2026
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Treasury Minutes – September 2026
Treasury Minutes – September 2026
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Treasury Minutes for August 2026
Treasury Minutes for August 2026
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Equality impact assessment: cardiovascular disease modern service framework
Equality impact assessment: cardiovascular disease modern service framework
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UN Human Rights Council 63: UK Statement on the Interactive Dialogue on Haiti
UN Human Rights Council 63: UK Statement on the Interactive Dialogue on Haiti
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England’s reservoirs continue to feel drought strain after sixth dry month of 2026
England’s reservoirs continue to feel drought strain after sixth dry month of 2026
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Notice to improve: Mighty Oaks Academy Trust
Notice to improve: Mighty Oaks Academy Trust
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UN Human Rights Council 63: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on Cambodia
UN Human Rights Council 63: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on Cambodia
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Testing how AI could help improve case readiness in the Crown Court

We want to use court time as effectively as possible. That means making sure that, where possible, cases are ready to proceed when they come before a judge.

As part of our wider work to tackle delays...

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