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04 March

UK Embassy presents new GEDSI analysis for Guatemala
UK Embassy presents new GEDSI analysis for Guatemala
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Summoning of the Iranian Ambassador to the United Kingdom: FCDO statement
Summoning of the Iranian Ambassador to the United Kingdom: FCDO statement
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Government launch antisemitism review into schools and colleges
Government launch antisemitism review into schools and colleges
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Our response to NHS England's letter on corridor care
We have responded to NHS England's (NHSE) letter to all trust chief executives to take action on corridor care.
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Government launches landmark gender pay gap and menopause action plans to help women thrive at work
Government launches landmark gender pay gap and menopause action plans to help women thrive at work
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Harriet Aldridge appointed as Cabinet Office Chief Operating Officer
Harriet Aldridge appointed as Cabinet Office Chief Operating Officer
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Respect the Range: How following access rules strengthens UK Defence
Respect the Range: How following access rules strengthens UK Defence
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AI and collusion: frontiers, opportunities and challenges

Algorithms and AI are increasingly shaping the world around us, influencing a wide range of decisions and market outcomes –⁠ from the prices we pay for goods and services, to the choices available in markets...

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Statement by the United Kingdom on UK-France nuclear policy and cooperation
Statement by the United Kingdom on UK-France nuclear policy and cooperation
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Minister Lloyd speech at Space-Comm Expo 2026
Minister Lloyd speech at Space-Comm Expo 2026
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DfE update 4 March 2026
DfE update 4 March 2026
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MOD: spending over 25,000, January to December 2026
MOD: spending over £25,000, January to December 2026
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Secretary of State meetings related to water - EIR2026/02184
Secretary of State meetings related to water - EIR2026/02184
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Ministerial farm visits - FOI2026/00131
Ministerial farm visits - FOI2026/00131
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Marine Management Organisation appoints new Chief Executive Officer
Marine Management Organisation appoints new Chief Executive Officer
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Tree disease restrictions lifted across seven counties
Tree disease restrictions lifted across seven counties
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How research led to policy change: Phytophthora pluvialis restrictions lifted

Joan Webber is the Forest Research Principal Pathologist and works on invasive pathogens, including Phytophthora pluvialis. Collaborating with Forest Research and Forestry Commission colleagues, her research...

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What you need to know about secondary school offer day
What you need to know about secondary school offer day
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MHCLG: workforce management information, January 2026
MHCLG: workforce management information, January 2026
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Egg marketing inspection: training and quality assurance framework
Egg marketing inspection: training and quality assurance framework
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Visa brake imposed on 4 countries after widespread visa abuse
Visa brake imposed on 4 countries after widespread visa abuse
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Report 01/2026: Passenger trapped and dragged at Ealing Broadway
Report 01/2026: Passenger trapped and dragged at Ealing Broadway
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Rob Loder appointed as Chief Inspector of Marine Accidents
Rob Loder appointed as Chief Inspector of Marine Accidents
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AI-trained robotic mice to scurry in the Large Hadron Collider
AI-trained robotic mice to scurry in the Large Hadron Collider
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New figures reveal 7 million started a new job in 2025
New figures reveal 7 million started a new job in 2025
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OPSS launches safe vapes usage and disposal awareness campaign
OPSS launches safe vapes usage and disposal awareness campaign
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UK condemns Russia’s escalating activity and narratives, and urges renewed risk reduction: UK statement to the OSCE
UK condemns Russia’s escalating activity and narratives, and urges renewed risk reduction: UK statement to the OSCE
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Space firms to scale-up and thrive in Britain with government backing for bolder strategy
Space firms to scale-up and thrive in Britain with government backing for bolder strategy
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What lies beneath: the data shaping the future of offshore wind energy

By Alex Banks, Principal Specialist, Ornithology.

Northern Gannet. Allan Drewitt, Natural England

Offshore wind development is a vitally important part of the UK government approach to tackling...

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Guidance: Change to the SIA licence fee: your questions answered
Guidance: Change to the SIA licence fee: your questions answered
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SIA licence fee rebate ends in April 2026
SIA licence fee rebate ends in April 2026
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Shaping the future of open data with Open Data Communities
A screenshot of the homepage of the new Open Data Communities platform

Open data plays a vital role in supporting transparency, accountability and innovation across the public sector. By making ...

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Departmental spend over 25,000: January 2026
Departmental spend over £25,000: January 2026
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GPC spend over 500: January 2026
GPC spend over £500: January 2026
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Report 01/2026: Passenger trapped and dragged at Ealing Broadway
Report 01/2026: Passenger trapped and dragged at Ealing Broadway
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Contracts for Difference: Contract amendments to implement Clean Industry Bonus reforms
Contracts for Difference: Contract amendments to implement Clean Industry Bonus reforms
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New Medium Helicopter Update (Luke Pollard)

I am updating the House regarding the New Medium Helicopter procurement. In an incredibly volatile and unpredictable world, characterised by emerging threats and shifting geopolitical dynamics, the importance...

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Government to create new lab to keep UK in the fast lane on AI breakthroughs
Government to create new lab to keep UK in the fast lane on AI breakthroughs
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Farm tech turbocharged to help send innovations into orbit
Farm tech turbocharged to help send innovations into orbit
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Recruitment for an AMR Senior Policy Advisor
Recruitment for an AMR Senior Policy Advisor
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UK sets sights on 40 billion satellite communications market with fresh investment
UK sets sights on £40 billion satellite communications market with fresh investment
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03 March

Foreign Secretary statement on the ongoing situation in the Middle East
Foreign Secretary statement on the ongoing situation in the Middle East
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UK sends warship and drone-busting helicopters to the Eastern Mediterranean to protect Brits and allies in the region
UK sends warship and drone-busting helicopters to the Eastern Mediterranean to protect Brits and allies in the region
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Business Secretary speech to Make UK National Manufacturing Conference
Business Secretary speech to Make UK National Manufacturing Conference
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PM call with President Christodoulides of Cyprus: 3 March 2026
PM call with President Christodoulides of Cyprus: 3 March 2026
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New flood advice websites launched to help West Country
New flood advice websites launched to help West Country
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Yorkshire waste site has permit revoked
Yorkshire waste site has permit revoked
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New Rural Payments Agency (RPA) non-executive directors appointed
New Rural Payments Agency (RPA) non-executive directors appointed
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Lead of independent review on new number of forces appointed
Lead of independent review on new number of forces appointed
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Precision at pace enables safer militaryairdrops
Precision at pace enables safer militaryairdrops
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Man jailed fortenyearsforconvictions including selling prescription-only medicines worth more than3.7 million
Man jailed fortenyearsforconvictions including selling prescription-only medicines worth more than£3.7 million
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OAG Spending over 500 on a GPC for January 2026
OAG Spending over £500 on a GPC for January 2026
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OAG spending over 25,000 for January 2026
OAG spending over £25,000 for January 2026
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Minor changes to employer provided benefits policy and administration
Minor changes to employer provided benefits policy and administration
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South West in-person consultation events- book now
South West in-person consultation events- book now
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Announcing the 1.0 trust framework

Today, we have published the next iteration of thetrust framework,supplementary codesandsupporting documentsin pre-release.Eachpublication is marked as the 1.0 version, with the...

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Draft affirmative coming for Merchant Shipping (Port State Control) Regulations 2026
Draft affirmative coming for Merchant Shipping (Port State Control) Regulations 2026. See other results for details.
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Draft affirmative coming for Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements (Amendment) Regulations 2026
Draft affirmative coming for Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements (Amendment) Regulations 2026. See other results for details.
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Spring Forecast 2026: The right economic plan for Britain
Spring Forecast 2026: The right economic plan for Britain
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Statement following the Nepalese Supreme Court's Judgment on Gurkha Pensions
Statement following the Nepalese Supreme Court's Judgment on Gurkha Pensions
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Appointments: 3 March 2026
Appointments: 3 March 2026
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UN Human Rights Council 61: UK Statement on Freedom of Religion or Belief
UN Human Rights Council 61: UK Statement on Freedom of Religion or Belief
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Spring Forecast 2026 speech
Spring Forecast 2026 speech
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Export masterclasses to help Scottish businesses forge EU trade links
Export masterclasses to help Scottish businesses forge EU trade links
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Celebrating 20 years of the Business & IP Centre
Celebrating 20 years of the Business & IP Centre
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Why your property's Council Tax band could increase
Why your property's Council Tax band could increase
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Freedom of information release: Procurement
Freedom of information release: Procurement
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Freedom of information release: Spend data
Freedom of information release: Spend data
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Freedom of information release: Digital and Technology
Freedom of information release: Digital and Technology
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IPO government procurement card spending 2026
IPO government procurement card spending 2026
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IPO payments: 2026
IPO payments: 2026
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Debt Management Report 2026-27
Debt Management Report 2026-27
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271 million to clean up shipping and power coastal communities
£271 million to clean up shipping and power coastal communities
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Content isn’t static: what I learned about content ownership in the world of AI summaries
Tracey Wilson

In her recent blog on creating AI-ready content, Andrea explored why structuring content to meet user needs is essential for policy effectiveness as more users access information...

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National Museum of the Royal Navy (NMRN) framework document
National Museum of the Royal Navy (NMRN) framework document
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TRA opens investigation into Chinese imports of titanium dioxide
TRA opens investigation into Chinese imports of titanium dioxide
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Growing up in the online world: a national consultation (Baroness Lloyd of Effra)

I am repeating the following Written Ministerial Statement made today in the other place by my Right Honourable Friend, the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, Rt Hon Liz Kendall MP. Read more. (cached), Summary and Comments (0), First seen at 10:15, 3 March 2026

Flexible Voting Pilots (Samantha Dixon, Member, Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission)

The way we vote in a polling station has changed little since the Ballot Act 1872. As part of our commitment to encouraging participation in our democracy, this Government will explore how we can modernise the...

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Kinship Zones (Josh MacAlister)

Kinship care ensures that children who cannot live with their birth parents are able to grow up in homes filled with love, stability, and a sense of belonging, often at times of crisis and without preparation...

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Asylum changes (Shabana Mahmood)

This country will always provide sanctuary to those fleeing war and persecution. But we must also ensure our asylum system is not creating pull factors that draw people on dangerous journeys across the world, ...

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England Rare Diseases Action Plan 2026 (Ashley Dalton, Member, Rare Cancers Bill Committee)

The government has published England’s fifth Rare Diseases Action Plan on GOV.UK on 27th February, ahead of international Rare Disease Day on the 28th. This government remains committed to improving the...

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Unpaid internships (Kate Dearden)

The Government’s Plan to Make Work Pay is a core part of our mission to grow the economy, raise living standards across the country, and create opportunities for all. This will help tackle low pay, poor...

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Growing up in the online world: a national consultation (Liz Kendall)

Today, we are publishing a landmark consultation on how to give young people the childhood they deserve in an online world. We want every child to enjoy a childhood filled with love, learning and play - one that...

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Letter to awarding organisation Chief Executives about malpractice
Letter to awarding organisation Chief Executives about malpractice
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UK-SA finance partnership set to boost jobs in Mpumalanga
UK-SA finance partnership set to boost jobs in Mpumalanga
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Sellafield recruitment opens for Authorised Firearms Officers
Sellafield recruitment opens for Authorised Firearms Officers
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Clearer rules to support councils in fight against litter louts
Clearer rules to support councils in fight against litter louts
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Reappointment of a member to the Parole Board
Reappointment of a member to the Parole Board
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DVSA’s digital year in review: championing our colleagues  

Behind every service improvement lies a team of dedicated individuals whose passion and expertise make progress possible. While the first part of this series explored the changes that enhance our services...

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Why user research panels matter - Part One

Sophie Werkshagen shares her experiences of managing a participant panel for a government service, reflecting on why user research panels - and the people who maintain them - matter.

In Defra we...

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Coastal Planners Corner
Close-up shot of tangled seaweed washed up on the shore taken by the sea in Northumberland.

North East

In recent months, Kathleen had been focusing on developing the employment and heritage assets...

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UKHSA spend over 25,000: 2026
UKHSA spend over £25,000: 2026
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02 March

Protecting children's right to safe, inclusive, quality education is critical: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Protecting children's right to safe, inclusive, quality education is critical: UK statement at the UN Security Council
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Prime Minister's Oral Statement on Iran: 2 March 2026
Prime Minister's Oral Statement on Iran: 2 March 2026
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Armed Forces Bill 2026: impact assessments
Armed Forces Bill 2026: impact assessments
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VMD Inspections and Enforcement report October - November 2025
VMD Inspections and Enforcement report October - November 2025
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VMD publishes first Inspections and Enforcement report as part of new series
VMD publishes first Inspections and Enforcement report as part of new series
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Weekend voting and shopping centre polling stations to be trialled
Weekend voting and shopping centre polling stations to be trialled
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New register for people convicted of child cruelty offences
New register for people convicted of child cruelty offences
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Corporate report: Grenfell Tower Inquiry Government Annual Report: February 2026 translations
Corporate report: Grenfell Tower Inquiry Government Annual Report: February 2026 translations
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