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17 April

Joint Statement by President Macron and Prime Minister Starmer, Co-chairs of the International Summit on the Strait of Hormuz: 17 April 2026
Joint Statement by President Macron and Prime Minister Starmer, Co-chairs of the International Summit on the Strait of Hormuz: 17 April 2026
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The only solution to the current crisis in South Sudan is through the immediate cessation of hostilities: UK statement at the UN Security Council
The only solution to the current crisis in South Sudan is through the immediate cessation of hostilities: UK statement at the UN Security Council
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PM meeting with President Macron of France: 17 April 2026
PM meeting with President Macron of France: 17 April 2026
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PM call with Prime Minister Magyar of Hungary: 17 April 2026
PM call with Prime Minister Magyar of Hungary: 17 April 2026
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PM call with President Aoun of Lebanon: 17 April 2026
PM call with President Aoun of Lebanon: 17 April 2026
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Publication regarding events surrounding the granting of Developed Vetting to Peter Mandelson
Publication regarding events surrounding the granting of Developed Vetting to Peter Mandelson
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Dame Helen Ghosh named as preferred Chair for the Office for Environmental Protection 
Dame Helen Ghosh named as preferred Chair for the Office for Environmental Protection 
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CNC leads multi-force legal mock trial event
CNC leads multi-force legal mock trial event
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Sector contact list: climate change agreements (CCA)
Sector contact list: climate change agreements (CCA)
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Gender Pay Gap Report 2025
Gender Pay Gap Report 2025
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Ministry of Defence Payment Spot Checks
Ministry of Defence Payment Spot Checks
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Foreign Secretary statement on the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire
Foreign Secretary statement on the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire
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Camdroid: The future of asset inspection
Camdroid: The future of asset inspection
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Antibiotics and MenB vaccination to be offered to young people in Dorset
Antibiotics and MenB vaccination to be offered to young people in Dorset
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Call for Proposals under UK Integrated Security Fund on Veterans' affairs in Ukraine
Call for Proposals under UK Integrated Security Fund on Veterans' affairs in Ukraine
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MMO and NIFCA joint enforcement operation at Port of Blyth results in successful prosecution
MMO and NIFCA joint enforcement operation at Port of Blyth results in successful prosecution
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We’re piloting NDX:Try, a new platform to help local councils test digital services before they buy

We recently launched a pilot for NDX:Try to help local councils try new and innovative digital and AI services for free before deciding whether to buy them.

You can access the service here: ndx.digital...

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Meningitis cases in Dorset: what you need to know 

This blog post concerns an ongoing incident and will be updated as new information becomes available. 

Three young people in Weymouth, Dorset have been confirmed to have meningitis...

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MHCLG: spending over £25,000, February 2026
MHCLG: spending over £25,000, February 2026
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MHCLG: spending over £500, February 2026
MHCLG: spending over £500, February 2026
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Overseas Territories Attorneys General Conference, April 2026: closing statement
Overseas Territories Attorneys General Conference, April 2026: closing statement
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CMA appoints new Non-Executive Directors
CMA appoints new Non-Executive Directors
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ā€œA Riveder le Stelleā€: the State Visit to Italy anniversary
ā€œA Riveder le Stelleā€: the State Visit to Italy anniversary
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Sir Martyn Oliver's speech at the Early Years Alliance Connect Roadshow
Sir Martyn Oliver's speech at the Early Years Alliance Connect Roadshow
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Boost for thousands of aspiring health professionals from deprived areas
Boost for thousands of aspiring health professionals from deprived areas
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Direct consumer enforcement: one year on

A year ago, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) launched its new direct enforcement regime under the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (DMCC Act).

It’s been a busy 12 months...

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DfE: special advisers’ gifts, hospitality and meetings, October to December 2025
DfE: special advisers’ gifts, hospitality and meetings, October to December 2025
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UK takes lead in protecting developing countries from debt crises
UK takes lead in protecting developing countries from debt crises
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Shaping the future of healthcare
A new era for healthcare

Artificial intelligence (AI) is ushering in a new era, with the potential to reshape the world as we know it. In healthcare, it’s already starting to have an impact.

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Forest Services board meeting, 20 September 2023
Forest Services board meeting, 20 September 2023
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Forest Services board meeting, 23 May 2024
Forest Services board meeting, 23 May 2024
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Forest Services board meeting, 17 July 2024
Forest Services board meeting, 17 July 2024
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Forest Services board meeting, 7 November 2024
Forest Services board meeting, 7 November 2024
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Forest Services board meeting, 28 January 2025
Forest Services board meeting, 28 January 2025
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Forest Services board meeting, 26 March 2025
Forest Services board meeting, 26 March 2025
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Forest Services board meeting, 29 July 2025
Forest Services board meeting, 29 July 2025
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Forest Services board meeting, 29 October 2025
Forest Services board meeting, 29 October 2025
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Bovine TB surveillance testing in England
Bovine TB surveillance testing in England
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BBC World Service – Objectives, Priorities and Targets (2025–26) (Chris Elmore)

The Foreign Secretary has agreed with the BBC the Objectives, Priorities and Targets (OPTs) for the BBC World Service for 2025–26, as required under the BBC Framework Agreement. The OPTs, which the BBC ...

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UK Covid-19 Inquiry Module 4 Report (Keir Starmer)

The Chair of the UK Covid-19 Inquiry has today published the Inquiry’s Module 4 report, which examines the development and implementation of vaccines and therapeutics during the pandemic.

The Chair...

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British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme (Chris McDonald)

I am pleased to be able to update the House that the Government is continuing to make progress on delivering a key flagship policy of the Industrial Strategy. This includes publishing the response to a consultation...

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80A Duty to report on air quality in England (Emma Hardy, Member, Water (Special Measures) Bill [HL] Committee)

This statement fulfils the requirement under section 80A of Environment Act 1995, to update Parliament on the progress and steps taken to meet air quality standards and objectives in England over financial years...

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Carbon Price Support (Dan Tomlinson, Member, Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee)

I am today confirming to the House that Carbon Price Support (CPS) will be removed from April 2028.

CPS is a tax on fossil fuels used in electricity generation, introduced in 2013 by a previous government...

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Connect Fund to award additional £1.5 million to community and voluntary groups
Connect Fund to award additional £1.5 million to community and voluntary groups
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16 April

Edtech and AI companies invited to help build safe AI tutoring tools for disadvantaged pupils
Edtech and AI companies invited to help build safe AI tutoring tools for disadvantaged pupils
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Re-opening the Strait a global responsibility, Prime Minister set to tell world leaders
Re-opening the Strait a global responsibility, Prime Minister set to tell world leaders
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Tech Secretary launches Sovereign AI
Tech Secretary launches Sovereign AI
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Attacks on international shipping in the Gulf have been deeply damaging for the world: UK Statement at the UN General Assembly
Attacks on international shipping in the Gulf have been deeply damaging for the world: UK Statement at the UN General Assembly
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Firefighters to benefit from bespoke health support
Firefighters to benefit from bespoke health support
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AI firms pioneering drug discovery, cheaper supercomputing and more get first backing through UK’s Sovereign AI
AI firms pioneering drug discovery, cheaper supercomputing and more get first backing through UK’s Sovereign AI
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Urgent action to rapidly improve HMP Woodhill
Urgent action to rapidly improve HMP Woodhill
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The Customs (Northern Ireland) (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2026
The Customs (Northern Ireland) (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2026
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New UK-Pakistan partnership will bolster Pakistan’s Geological Survey
New UK-Pakistan partnership will bolster Pakistan’s Geological Survey
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Advancing national capability in surface water flood forecasting
Advancing national capability in surface water flood forecasting
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Falconer announces new funding for displaced people in Lebanon
Falconer announces new funding for displaced people in Lebanon
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Speech by the Master of the Rolls: Lawyers and Legal Education in the Machine Age

Association of Law Teachers Conference 2026Reimagining Legal Education for the Future of LawExeter UniversitySir Geoffrey Vos, Master of the RollsLawyers and Legal Education in the Machine AgeThursday 16 April...

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MOJ arm's length bodies spending over £25,000: March 2025
MOJ arm's length bodies spending over £25,000: March 2025
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MOJ arm's length bodies spending over £25,000: June 2025
MOJ arm's length bodies spending over £25,000: June 2025
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MOJ arm's length bodies spending over £25,000: April 2025
MOJ arm's length bodies spending over £25,000: April 2025
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MOJ arm's length bodies spending over £25,000: May 2025
MOJ arm's length bodies spending over £25,000: May 2025
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Flood Forecasting Centre: strategic plan 2025 to 2027
Flood Forecasting Centre: strategic plan 2025 to 2027
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Flood Forecasting Centre: annual review 2024 to 2025
Flood Forecasting Centre: annual review 2024 to 2025
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New digital service becomes the primary route for planning and enforcement appeals
New digital service becomes the primary route for planning and enforcement appeals
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Economic growth, innovation and customer service on the agenda for UK Flag Forum 2026
Economic growth, innovation and customer service on the agenda for UK Flag Forum 2026
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New practical advice for families to get children school ready
New practical advice for families to get children school ready
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New UK Aid for displaced people in Lebanon as Minister visits Beirut
New UK Aid for displaced people in Lebanon as Minister visits Beirut
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Chevening Alumni Solomon Islands hosts symposium on the sustainable development goals
Chevening Alumni Solomon Islands hosts symposium on the sustainable development goals
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DAO 01/26 letter: Reforms to the spending control and accountability framework
DAO 01/26 letter: Reforms to the spending control and accountability framework
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DAO 02/26 letter: Novel contentious or repercussive spending
DAO 02/26 letter: Novel contentious or repercussive spending
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Career Insight: Charli, Trainee Solicitor, GLD
Career Insight: Charli, Trainee Solicitor, GLD
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RAAC hit court reopens in boost for London justice
RAAC hit court reopens in boost for London justice
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Do no harm – how to keep colleagues safe in research

If we want to design ethical, inclusive services that truly meet people’s needs, we also need to think about the emotional impact of research on the teams delivering it. 

Transforming government...

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Free schools and UTCs: successful applications
Free schools and UTCs: successful applications
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FOI-0001: redacted response
FOI-0001: redacted response
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FOI-0002: redacted response
FOI-0002: redacted response
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Post Investigation Trade Flow Monitor
Post Investigation Trade Flow Monitor
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UK Covid-19 Inquiry: Vaccines and therapeutics (Module 4) Report
UK Covid-19 Inquiry: Vaccines and therapeutics (Module 4) Report
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May 2026 Catch Limit Review
May 2026 Catch Limit Review
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Flea and tick treatments for cats and dogs: environmental impacts
Flea and tick treatments for cats and dogs: environmental impacts
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Third International Sudan Conference, April 2026: co-hosts' statement
Third International Sudan Conference, April 2026: co-hosts' statement
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Dstl assesses robotic systems in hazardous incident recovery trial
Dstl assesses robotic systems in hazardous incident recovery trial
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Call for evidence launches on pet flea and tick treatments in UK waterways
Call for evidence launches on pet flea and tick treatments in UK waterways
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The Universal Credit, Personal Independence Payment, Jobseeker’s Allowance and Employment and Support Allowance (Claims and Payments) (Amendment) Regulations 2026
The Universal Credit, Personal Independence Payment, Jobseeker’s Allowance and Employment and Support Allowance (Claims and Payments) (Amendment) Regulations 2026
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AAIB Report: Cagatay CGT-50, (UAS registration n/a)
AAIB Report: Cagatay CGT-50, (UAS registration n/a)
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Russia’s approach to the Easter ceasefire demonstrates its contempt for peace: UK statement to the OSCE
Russia’s approach to the Easter ceasefire demonstrates its contempt for peace: UK statement to the OSCE
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On Russian submarine activity in the Atlantic: Joint statement to the OSCE
On Russian submarine activity in the Atlantic: Joint statement to the OSCE
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How trade marks and licensing protect the Olympic and Paralympic brand 
How trade marks and licensing protect the Olympic and Paralympic brand 
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AAIB investigation to Cagatay CGT-50, (UAS registration n/a)
AAIB investigation to Cagatay CGT-50, (UAS registration n/a)
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Safety digest 04/2026: Millbrook
Safety digest 04/2026: Millbrook
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MCA spending over £500 on a GPC in March 2026
MCA spending over £500 on a GPC in March 2026
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MCA spending over £500 on a GPC in April 2025
MCA spending over £500 on a GPC in April 2025
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MCA spending over £500 on a GPC in May 2025
MCA spending over £500 on a GPC in May 2025
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MCA spending over £500 on a GPC in June 2025
MCA spending over £500 on a GPC in June 2025
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MCA spending over £500 on a GPC in July 2025
MCA spending over £500 on a GPC in July 2025
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MCA spending over £500 on a GPC in August 2025
MCA spending over £500 on a GPC in August 2025
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MCA spending over £500 on a GPC in September 2025
MCA spending over £500 on a GPC in September 2025
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MCA spending over £500 on a GPC in October 2025
MCA spending over £500 on a GPC in October 2025
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MCA spending over £500 on a GPC in November 2025
MCA spending over £500 on a GPC in November 2025
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MCA spending over £500 on a GPC in December 2025
MCA spending over £500 on a GPC in December 2025
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MCA spending over £500 on a GPC in January 2026
MCA spending over £500 on a GPC in January 2026
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