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07 July

New heart disease and strokes plan to saves thousands of lives
New heart disease and strokes plan to saves thousands of lives
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Welsh universities unite to boost research funding and bring jobs and growth
Welsh universities unite to boost research funding and bring jobs and growth
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National Statement of the United Kingdom at the OPCW 112th Executive Council
National Statement of the United Kingdom at the OPCW 112th Executive Council
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Local government reorganisation: section 24 direction letter to Surrey councils relating to financial transactions
Local government reorganisation: section 24 direction letter to Surrey councils relating to financial transactions
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Local Government Association Conference 2026
Local Government Association Conference 2026
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ARB Annual Report highlights significant progress made in 2025 towards strategic goals

The 2025 Annual Report and Financial Statements of the Architects Registration Board (ARB) have today been laid in parliament, highlighting significant progress in modernising the regulation of architects and...

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FOI/EIR responses published by APHA: November 2025
FOI/EIR responses published by APHA: November 2025
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Architects Registration Board annual report 2025
Architects Registration Board annual report 2025
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International Climate Finance (ICF) Nature spend - EIR2026/13381
International Climate Finance (ICF) Nature spend - EIR2026/13381
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Strengthening the functioning of AWERBs
Strengthening the functioning of AWERBs
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Ofsted consults on strengthening children's social care inspections
Ofsted consults on strengthening children's social care inspections
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Local journalism to benefit from new government funding to reach new audiences
Local journalism to benefit from new government funding to reach new audiences
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Sir Andy Marsh announced as preferred candidate for HM Chief Inspector
Sir Andy Marsh announced as preferred candidate for HM Chief Inspector
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Protecting marketing terms for automated vehicles
Protecting marketing terms for automated vehicles
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Getty abandons Shutterstock merger plans
Getty abandons Shutterstock merger plans
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Changes to the way you contact APHA
Changes to the way you contact APHA
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New Defence Medical Research Strategy published
New Defence Medical Research Strategy published
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Millions invested in new missile to strengthen British Army's capability and NATO deterrence
Millions invested in new missile to strengthen British Army's capability and NATO deterrence
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UN Human Rights Council 62: UK Explanation of Position on the draft resolution on Rohingya Muslims and other minorities in Myanmar
UN Human Rights Council 62: UK Explanation of Position on the draft resolution on Rohingya Muslims and other minorities in Myanmar
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New driving test booking service: progress report and getting ready for a trial

We know that driving tests, or more importantly, booking them is a hot topic for you. This follows the recent changes which came into force on how tests can be booked.

The new booking platform ...

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Assessing the Health of the River Wye Catchment: An Update

By Emma Johnson, Midlands Deputy Director, Natural England

Natural England has completed a detailed condition assessment of the River Lugg SSSI, part of the nationally protected River Wye catchment...

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Innovation in action: how funding is supporting farmers

The Farming Innovation Programme (FIP) helps farmers, growers and businesses test and adopt practical new ideas. These farmer-led innovations are designed to reduce costs, improve productivity...

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Opportunities to join the UK National Screening Committee

The UK National Screening Committee (UK NSC) is looking to appoint 4 new members to support its work advising ministers and the NHS in the 4 UK countries about all aspects of screening.

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UKEF's implementation of the Equator Principles (1 January 2025 to 31 December 2025)
UKEF's implementation of the Equator Principles (1 January 2025 to 31 December 2025)
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DHSC: spending over Ł25,000, February 2026
DHSC: spending over &pound;25,000, February 2026
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Report under section 231 of the Banking Act 2009: 1 April 2025 to 30 September 2025
Report under section 231 of the Banking Act 2009: 1 April 2025 to 30 September 2025
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Report under section 231 of the Banking Act 2009: 1 October 2024 to 31 March 2025
Report under section 231 of the Banking Act 2009: 1 October 2024 to 31 March 2025
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OGA/NSTA annual report and accounts, 2025 to 2026
OGA/NSTA annual report and accounts, 2025 to 2026
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NICE annual report and accounts: 2025 to 2026
NICE annual report and accounts: 2025 to 2026
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Humber 2100+ Understanding Tidal Risk
Humber 2100+ Understanding Tidal Risk
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Insolvency practitioner regulation: process review 2025
Insolvency practitioner regulation: process review 2025
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Improving the way Ofsted inspects children’s social care
Improving the way Ofsted inspects children’s social care
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HMIP thematic review of children on short-term remands: government response
HMIP thematic review of children on short-term remands: government response
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Police and law enforcement access to driver data held by the DVLA
Police and law enforcement access to driver data held by the DVLA
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Cardiovascular disease modern service framework
Cardiovascular disease modern service framework
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Draft affirmative coming for Digital Government (Disclosure of Information) Regulations 2026
Draft affirmative coming for Digital Government (Disclosure of Information) Regulations 2026. See other results for details.
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Draft affirmative coming for Over the Counter Derivatives (Intragroup Transactions) Regulations 2026
Draft affirmative coming for Over the Counter Derivatives (Intragroup Transactions) Regulations 2026. See other results for details.
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Draft affirmative coming for Trade Unions (Right to Access Workplaces) Regulations 2026
Draft affirmative coming for Trade Unions (Right to Access Workplaces) Regulations 2026. See other results for details.
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Draft affirmative coming for Withdrawal Agreement (Windsor Framework and Governance) (Amendment) Regulations 2026
Draft affirmative coming for Withdrawal Agreement (Windsor Framework and Governance) (Amendment) Regulations 2026. See other results for details.
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Draft affirmative coming for Building Societies Act 1986 (Assimilation to Company Law and Changes to Funding Limit) Order 2026
Draft affirmative coming for Building Societies Act 1986 (Assimilation to Company Law and Changes to Funding Limit) Order 2026. See other results for details.
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Rycroft Review response: letter to parliamentary parties
Rycroft Review response: letter to parliamentary parties
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Alternative Methods Expert Committee commission: letter to Lord Vallance
Alternative Methods Expert Committee commission: letter to Lord Vallance
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Maritime Safety Week 2026
Maritime Safety Week 2026
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Standing together for inclusive, anti-racist social care leadership

Last Autumn, together with Deborah Sturdy, Chief Nurse for Adult Social Care, we restated the values that underpin social care - Reaffirming Our Values in Adult Social Care – Social care. Those values...

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Introducing the Cloud Challenge Book 2026

Today we're publishing the Cloud Challenge Book 2026 and we want the most ambitious, innovative technology partners in the UK and beyond to read it. 

The Cloud...

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Office for Nuclear Regulation strategy 2026
Office for Nuclear Regulation strategy 2026
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Change of His Majesty's Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates: Geraldine McCafferty
Change of His Majesty's Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates: Geraldine McCafferty
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Carer's Allowance: call for evidence
Carer's Allowance: call for evidence
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Staff Standards Launch (Karin Smyth, Member, Health Bill Committee)

Today, I would like to inform the House of the publication of the NHS Staff Standards, which will make staff experience an organisational priority within the NHS.

It is crucial that we look after the people...

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Government Response to the report from the Independent Review into Countering Foreign Financial Influence and Interference in UK Politics (Steve Reed, Member, Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission)

Today, the Security Minister and I have laid and published the Government’s full response to Philip Rycroft’s independent review into countering foreign financial influence and interference in UK ...

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Police Leadership (Sarah Jones)

I refer honourable members to the oral statement I will make to the House today, 6 July, on the publication of the Police Leadership Commission report.

The report is available at www.college....

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Russia Chemical Weapons (Stephen Doughty, Member, Commonwealth Parliamentary Association and International Committee of the Red Cross (Status) Bill [HL])

In February this year at the Munich Security Conference the United Kingdom, together with our European partners Sweden, Germany, France and the Netherlands, confirmed that prominent Russian opposition activist...

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Earthquakes in Venezuela: the UK’s response (Chris Elmore)

I am writing to update the House on the impacts of the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela and the action the Government is taking in response.

On 24 June, two major earthquakes, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 ...

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Key Stage 2 National Curriculum Tests (Bridget Phillipson)

In May, Year 6 children across England sat their end of Key Stage 2 National Curriculum Tests – known as SATs. Schools were expecting ...

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National Policy Statement for Ports (Keir Mather, Member, Railways Bill Committee)

Development of ports in England, as in other parts of the United Kingdom, is essential for supporting growth, energy resilience and energy transition. It is equally important that this development should take...

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Early Victims’ Right to Review for Rape and Serious Sexual Offence Cases (Ellie Reeves)

The Government is committed to improving victims’ confidence in the criminal justice system and ensuring that victims’ voices are heard throughout the prosecution process.

Today, I am pleased...

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IAA expands training video series with five additional modules
IAA expands training video series with five additional modules
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UN Human Rights Council 62: UK Introductory Statement on the draft resolution on Sudan
UN Human Rights Council 62: UK Introductory Statement on the draft resolution on Sudan
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UN Human Rights Council 62: UK Explanation of Vote on the draft resolution on Eritrea
UN Human Rights Council 62: UK Explanation of Vote on the draft resolution on Eritrea
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Better protections for children in custody
Better protections for children in custody
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Independent report: Trowler review into youth custody safeguarding
Independent report: Trowler review into youth custody safeguarding
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Yeomadon Farm: a growing success from livestock to trees

Jo Garlick, Regional Promotion and Engagement Manager at the Forestry Commission, shares how Woodland Ambassadors Rob and Catherine Moore successfully diversified their farm business through woodland creation...

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Why senior service ownership matters at Defra... and why now

My service transformation team at Defra has been grappling for a while with how we can support better, more efficient, user-focused services. How Defra’s structured and operates makes effective service delivery...

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Celebrating the Nature and Archaeology Near You

By Ian Marshman, Senior Officer - Historic Environment National Delivery at Natural England. 

In this blog, Ian Marshman reflects on An Evening With Natural England’s Archaeologists held...

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Fit for purpose: qualification design needs to start with 'why?'

When we think about qualifications – GCSEs, A Levels, T Levels, and the many others offered in England – it’s tempting to focus on what they contain: the subjects, the assessments, the grades. But before any...

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Memorandum of Understanding: governance of the Digital Markets Unit between DSIT and DBT
Memorandum of Understanding: governance of the Digital Markets Unit between DSIT and DBT
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Businesses across Britain sign up to Cyber Resilience Pledge as ministers urge firms to strengthen cyber defences
Businesses across Britain sign up to Cyber Resilience Pledge as ministers urge firms to strengthen cyber defences
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Views sought to transform benefit paid to carers
Views sought to transform benefit paid to carers
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HM Chief Inspector of Prisons annual report: 2025 to 2026
HM Chief Inspector of Prisons annual report: 2025 to 2026
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Cyber Resilience Pledge - list of signatories
Cyber Resilience Pledge - list of signatories
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Why we write

Hello! This is the first post for our new blog sharing all things test and learn: case studies, good practice, opportunities to participate, partner and collaborate, and stories from the people using test...

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What is Test, Learn and Grow? 

Test and learn is a way of working, often used in the digital sector, that starts small to see what works and what doesn’t. It takes a measured approach to risk and embeds continuous learning, keeping work focused...

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06 July

New penalties introduced in crackdown on water companies
New penalties introduced in crackdown on water companies
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14th July 2026 Committee on Toxicity Meeting
14th July 2026 Committee on Toxicity Meeting
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Housing Secretary speech to Lloyds' Social Housing Forum
Housing Secretary speech to Lloyds' Social Housing Forum
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UKHSA updates heat health alerts across England
UKHSA updates heat health alerts across England
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Government to cut costs for parents ahead of new school year
Government to cut costs for parents ahead of new school year
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Joint statement from member countries of the Multilateral Defence Mechanism
Joint statement from member countries of the Multilateral Defence Mechanism
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The Rycroft Review: HM Government response
The Rycroft Review: HM Government response
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Homes England strengthens senior leadership with appointment of new Chief Operating Officer
Homes England strengthens senior leadership with appointment of new Chief Operating Officer
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Reception quality webinar series
Reception quality webinar series
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UK sanctions Russians developing chemical weapons used to kill Alexei Navalny and Dawn Sturgess
UK sanctions Russians developing chemical weapons used to kill Alexei Navalny and Dawn Sturgess
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Amended national policy statement for ports
Amended national policy statement for ports
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Foreign Secretary Chatham House essay: Britain’s place in the new world order
Foreign Secretary Chatham House essay: Britain’s place in the new world order
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Communities backed to lead local climate and nature action
Communities backed to lead local climate and nature action
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New resubmission deadline for 2025 packaging data
New resubmission deadline for 2025 packaging data
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New statutory guidance from the Lady Chief Justice on Live Links in Criminal Courts

The Lady Chief Justice has issued new guidance on use of live video links in criminal courts that will be implemented by 1 October 2026. Judges regularly allow defendants, witnesses and others to join...

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Campylobacter: a silent risk in our farm animals, wildlife and the wider environment

Farm safety is not just about visible hazards, it also includes biological safety, managing unseen risks from microorganisms like Campylobacter.

As early as the 1960s, health care providers were...

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From apartheid to aspiration: Jess’s journey of purpose and leadership
Jess Pather

Our education system is strongest when every teacher, leader and student can see themselves represented — and can thrive. This series shares the lived experiences of teachers and leaders from ...

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Watch: how to apply for vet visit funding

The Animal Health and Welfare Review is a funded annual vet visit available to eligible livestock keepers in England. 

It’s part of our Animal Health and Welfare Pathway ...

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Coverage of tough new rules to crack down on foreign money in UK elections

There has been widespread national coverage of the government’s announcement of new measures to strengthen political finance rules, protect British democracy and prevent foreign money influencing UK elections...

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Scotland Office and Office of the Advocate General Non-Executive Directors Register of Members’ Interests
Scotland Office and Office of the Advocate General Non-Executive Directors Register of Members’ Interests
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Accelerated houseblocks delivery programme at HMP Wayland: summary business case
Accelerated houseblocks delivery programme at HMP Wayland: summary business case
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Register of risk analysis issues
Register of risk analysis issues
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The national policy statement for ports
The national policy statement for ports
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MHRA approves Retifanlimab (ZYNYZ) for the treatment of advanced Merkel cell skin cancer
MHRA approves Retifanlimab (ZYNYZ) for the treatment of advanced Merkel cell skin cancer
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NHS sets first-ever staff standards to tackle racism and violence
NHS sets first-ever staff standards to tackle racism and violence
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Government backs Brighton beaches with new funding
Government backs Brighton beaches with new funding
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UK Forces protect NATO with aircraft carrier operations in High North
UK Forces protect NATO with aircraft carrier operations in High North
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Departmental minute on public dividend capital write-off: 2025 to 2026
Departmental minute on public dividend capital write-off: 2025 to 2026
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