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04 September

The Secretary of State's speech to the British Irish Association Conference
The Secretary of State's speech to the British Irish Association Conference
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New law to ban depraved child-like sexual abuse dolls
New law to ban depraved child-like sexual abuse dolls
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EM on energy and tyre labelling simplification (COM(2026)565)
EM on energy and tyre labelling simplification (COM(2026)565)
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EM on pollutants and emission limits (C(2026)3144 & C(2026)3151)
EM on pollutants and emission limits (C(2026)3144 & C(2026)3151)
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EM on precursors in the list of scheduled substances (C(2026)689)
EM on precursors in the list of scheduled substances (C(2026)689)
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The countryside that shaped me – and why it matters to us all 
Malham Cove

This post has been written by one of the members of the Environment Blog team. We wish to share some of our own experiences with nature to encourage you to get outside and explore your local environment...

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Latest Elizabeth Emblems awarded to families of public servants who died in the line of duty
Latest Elizabeth Emblems awarded to families of public servants who died in the line of duty
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Southend-on-Sea City Council: Local Plan Intervention letter
Southend-on-Sea City Council: Local Plan Intervention letter
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8th September 2026 Committee on Toxicity Meeting
8th September 2026 Committee on Toxicity Meeting
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Reservoir safety research strategy - 2026
Reservoir safety research strategy - 2026
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DBS board and senior staff expenses, April - June 2026
DBS board and senior staff expenses, April - June 2026
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Government acts to crack down on school uniform-rip offs 
Government acts to crack down on school uniform-rip offs 
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Man who raped two girls has sentence increased after Attorney General intervenes 
Man who raped two girls has sentence increased after Attorney General intervenes 
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Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council: Local Plan Intervention letter
Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council: Local Plan Intervention letter
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Minister puts temporary block on Rare Anglo-Saxon national treasure leaving the UK
Minister puts temporary block on Rare Anglo-Saxon national treasure leaving the UK
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Modern accommodation boost for service personnel at DM Kineton
Modern accommodation boost for service personnel at DM Kineton
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'Slick and easy' cleaning services procurement with Get help buying for schools

Nicola Wells is the school business manager at Amery Hill Secondary School – a single academy trust in Hampshire with approximately 1,000 students. Here she shares her experience of using Get help buying...

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GIAA senior staff pay 2025-26
GIAA senior staff pay 2025-26
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Building Safety Regulator building control approval application data June to August 2026
Building Safety Regulator building control approval application data June to August 2026
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SLC Annual Report and Accounts 2025 to 2026
SLC Annual Report and Accounts 2025 to 2026
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Insolvency Practitioner Sanctions: Debi Harvey 25 August 2026
Insolvency Practitioner Sanctions: Debi Harvey 25 August 2026
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Gamebird release, shooting and welfare during rearing in England: call for evidence
Gamebird release, shooting and welfare during rearing in England: call for evidence
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MOJ Counter Fraud Strategy 2026 to 2030
MOJ Counter Fraud Strategy 2026 to 2030
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Consultation on proposals for a revised system of financial support for abattoirs and game handling establishments
Consultation on proposals for a revised system of financial support for abattoirs and game handling establishments
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Enduring relationships for care-experienced children
Enduring relationships for care-experienced children
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Change of British High Commissioner to Mozambique: Adam Pile
Change of British High Commissioner to Mozambique: Adam Pile
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PS & B - Estate Management Limited – winding up order made
PS & B - Estate Management Limited – winding up order made
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Government launches call for evidence on gamebird shooting
Government launches call for evidence on gamebird shooting
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Notice to Improve: TEC Partnership
Notice to Improve: TEC Partnership
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Regulator critical of former trustees at Coventry City of Culture Trust
Regulator critical of former trustees at Coventry City of Culture Trust
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Proposed acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery by Paramount: decision of no intervention on Public Interest Intervention or Foreign State Influence grounds (Baroness Twycross)

I am repeating the following Written Ministerial Statement made today in the other place by my Right Honourable Friend the Secretary of State for the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, Lisa Nandy...

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Gamebird Call for Evidence (Baroness Hayman of Ullock)

As set out in the Land Use Framework and the Animal Welfare Strategy for England, the Government committed to strengthening the evidence base on gamebird rearing, release and shooting in England.

I am today...

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Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules (Jo White)

My right hon. Friend the Home Secretary is today laying before the House a Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules.

Changes to Appendix Skilled Worker to support victims of modern slavery

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Youth Custody: Extension of authorisation for PAVA in Young Offender Institutions (Jake Richards)

In April 2025, the then Lord Chancellor announced the authorisation of PAVA spray for use by a specially trained and selected group of staff in the three public sector Young Offender Institutions (YOIs): HMYOI...

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Proposed acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery by Paramount: decision of no intervention on Public Interest Intervention or Foreign State Influence grounds (Lisa Nandy)

On 30 June 2026, my Department wrote to Paramount and Warner Bros Discovery on my behalf, informing them under the Enterprise Act public interest regime that I was minded to intervene in the proposed merger between...

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Environment Secretary visits Havant Thicket reservoir as government strengthens water resilience amid ongoing drought
Environment Secretary visits Havant Thicket reservoir as government strengthens water resilience amid ongoing drought
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Saudi Arabia: Special Educational Needs market assessment call for concept notes 2026 to 2027
Saudi Arabia: Special Educational Needs market assessment call for concept notes 2026 to 2027
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Younger children living with neglect to be focus of joint targeted area inspections
Younger children living with neglect to be focus of joint targeted area inspections
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COVID-19 loan guarantee schemes repayment data: June 2026
COVID-19 loan guarantee schemes repayment data: June 2026
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03 September

Dragons' Den IP Blog - Series 23 Episode 10

Picture this: the lift starts to rise. Your heart is racing, the nerves are kicking in, and there's no turning back. The doors open and five familiar faces are waiting.  

It...

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Guatemala and Honduras Chevening Scholars announced for 2026-27
Guatemala and Honduras Chevening Scholars announced for 2026-27
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Guidance for door supervisors on people with medicinal cannabis
Guidance for door supervisors on people with medicinal cannabis
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Commencing transition from 0.4 to 1.0 
Background image: CottonBro, Creative Commons Commencement of the transition period between the 0.4 and 1.0 versions of the trust framework and supplementary codes starts today

One of the...

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Updating the supplementary codes for right to work and right to rent to version 1.1 

We have published new, 1.1 versions of the supplementary codes for digital right to work and right to rent checks, to align the rules with the upcoming changes to the...

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Builder pays Ł201,500 to charities after silting watercourses
Builder pays &pound;201,500 to charities after silting watercourses
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Key milestone reached for future Navy support ship as names of sister ships announced
Key milestone reached for future Navy support ship as names of sister ships announced
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Ł52 million released to Scotland's regional leaders
&pound;52 million released to Scotland's regional leaders
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PM meeting with President Macron of France: 3 September 2026
PM meeting with President Macron of France: 3 September 2026
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Investigation as 3 illegal waste dumps found in the North East
Investigation as 3 illegal waste dumps found in the North East
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Chemical weapons have no place in Syria, or anywhere in the world: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Chemical weapons have no place in Syria, or anywhere in the world: UK statement at the UN Security Council
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7/2026: Court of Appeal decision on 'box-shifting'
7/2026: Court of Appeal decision on 'box-shifting'
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Tony and Marian make the case for nature to Parliament's Environmental Audit Committee 

This blog is a summary of Marian Spain and Tony Juniper's appearance in front of the Environmental Audit Committee, and reflections on their time in office.

Marian Spain and Tony Juniper at the...
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Defra Statistics Policies and Statements
Defra Statistics Policies and Statements
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Trustee appointed to the National Lottery Heritage Fund Board
Trustee appointed to the National Lottery Heritage Fund Board
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UK summons Russian Chargé d'Affaires after reckless attack on Leipzig airport
UK summons Russian Chargé d'Affaires after reckless attack on Leipzig airport
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Prison for directors behind Ł70 million investment fraud
Prison for directors behind &pound;70 million investment fraud
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YJB response to the PAVA rollout extension
YJB response to the PAVA rollout extension
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Investment boost for climate action and forest protection
Investment boost for climate action and forest protection
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SLC's Annual Business Plan 2026-27
SLC's Annual Business Plan 2026-27
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Accredited official statistics: Civil justice statistics quarterly: April to June 2027
Accredited official statistics: Civil justice statistics quarterly: April to June 2027
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Shaping the future of uncertainty: the challenge of transformation

Climate change, energy security, artificial intelligence, demographic change and public service reform are among the defining policy challenges of our time.Addressing them requires more than incremental improvements...

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SLC Annual Business Plan 2026-27
SLC Annual Business Plan 2026-27
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Consultation on applications for authorisation of 3 CBD food products as novel foods
Consultation on applications for authorisation of 3 CBD food products as novel foods
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Statement of changes to the Immigration Rules: HC 584, 3 September 2026
Statement of changes to the Immigration Rules: HC 584, 3 September 2026
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Draft affirmative coming for Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025 (Specified Purposes Related to Policing) Regulations 2026
Draft affirmative coming for Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025 (Specified Purposes Related to Policing) Regulations 2026. See other results for details.
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Military recruitment and retention continues to improve as new statistics show yearlong improvement
Military recruitment and retention continues to improve as new statistics show yearlong improvement
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Should I be concerned that an invasive mosquito species has been detected in east London? 

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has detected Aedes aegypti mosquitoes and larvae at residential properties in east London. It is the first time this species has been found breeding in the UK...

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HS2 Ltd: spending over Ł500, January to March 2026
HS2 Ltd: spending over &pound;500, January to March 2026
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NHS England: annual report and accounts 2025 to 2026
NHS England: annual report and accounts 2025 to 2026
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Fruit and Vegetables Aid Scheme: annual report for 2025
Fruit and Vegetables Aid Scheme: annual report for 2025
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NHS Pension Scheme (Karin Smyth, Member, Health Bill Committee)

Over the past year, I have made regular statements about the implementation of the McCloud remedy in the NHS Pension Scheme. This hugely complex undertaking across the public sector pension schemes is required...

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Parades Commission for Northern Ireland (Chris Bryant)

I wish to update the House on the recent High Court decision regarding Portadown District LOL No.1's application to the Parades Commission for Northern Ireland, as well as the steps I am taking in light of the...

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Chemical Weapons Convention - Declaration of Protective Programmes (Louise Jones)

The United Kingdom’s chemical protection programme exists to safeguard against the threat of chemical weapons. The UK’s entirely defensive focused programme is permitted under the Chemical Weapons...

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Energy Infrastructure Planning Projects (Martin McCluskey)

This Statement concerns an application for development consent made under the Planning Act 2008 by Photovolt Development Partners (PVDP) on behalf of SolarFive Limited for the construction and operation of a ...

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Capacity Market: Consultation on changes for Prequalification 2027 and Open Letter on Annual Technology Review (Michael Shanks)

I am tabling this statement to inform Members of the publication of two documents relating to the Capacity Market. This includes:

A Consultation on changes for Prequalification 2027; andAn open letter...
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“Short-changing staff isn't a shortcut to success” - Nearly 660 employers announced as failing to pay the minimum wage
“Short-changing staff isn't a shortcut to success” - Nearly 660 employers announced as failing to pay the minimum wage
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CDLS Industry Commendations 2026
CDLS Industry Commendations 2026
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RSH publishes its quarterly survey for Q1 April to June 2026
RSH publishes its quarterly survey for Q1 April to June 2026
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Food Standards Agency Board meeting papers published for September 2026
Food Standards Agency Board meeting papers published for September 2026
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​​Direction under the Building Act 1984 for fibre optic cabling in non-HRBs, Circular 03/2026​
​​Direction under the Building Act 1984 for fibre optic cabling in non-HRBs, Circular 03/2026​
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AAIB Report: Boeing 747-433, G-ONEE
AAIB Report: Boeing 747-433, G-ONEE
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AI sleep data could provide one-week early warning of flu and COVID-19
AI sleep data could provide one-week early warning of flu and COVID-19
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VMD updates guidance on QR codes for veterinary medicinal product packaging
VMD updates guidance on QR codes for veterinary medicinal product packaging
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Invasive mosquito species detected in east London
Invasive mosquito species detected in east London
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Connecting data to enable modern digital government

Delivering better public services increasingly depends on organisations working together. Whether addressing challenges that span national government, local government or devolved authorities, organisations...

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Safety digest 06/2026: Queens Park
Safety digest 06/2026: Queens Park
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AAIB investigation to Boeing 747-433, G-ONEE
AAIB investigation to Boeing 747-433, G-ONEE
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HS2 Ltd senior officials’ business expenses and hospitality, January to March 2026
HS2 Ltd senior officials’ business expenses and hospitality, January to March 2026
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From cadet to captain: a Merchant Navy story
The Red Ensign flag

To mark Merchant Navy Day on Thursday 3 September, we're shining a light on the seafarers who keep the UK supplied with the goods we rely on every day, and hearing from someone ...

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Accredited official statistics: Civil justice statistics quarterly: April to June 2026
Accredited official statistics: Civil justice statistics quarterly: April to June 2026
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Research: Rapid evidence assessment of safety in prison
Research: Rapid evidence assessment of safety in prison
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Copilot and me: making the pace of work more manageable

I’m Leigh‑Ann Jones, a flood and coastal risk management (FCRM) advisor in the Environment Agency, working across digital, data and systems that support the FCRM capital programme.

Since 2023, ...

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Register of Family Procedure Rule Committee’s member interests 2025 to 2026
Register of Family Procedure Rule Committee’s member interests 2025 to 2026
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Specialist Sexual Violence Support Measures: a qualitative assessment
Specialist Sexual Violence Support Measures: a qualitative assessment
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Food Standards Agency September 2026 Board meeting
Food Standards Agency September 2026 Board meeting
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Committee on Fuel Poverty annual report: 2026
Committee on Fuel Poverty annual report: 2026
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Guaranteed Minimum Pensions Fixed Rate Revaluation
Guaranteed Minimum Pensions Fixed Rate Revaluation
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The Occupational Pension Schemes (Schemes that were Contracted-out) (No 2) (Amendment) Regulations 2026
The Occupational Pension Schemes (Schemes that were Contracted-out) (No 2) (Amendment) Regulations 2026
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LGBT veterans have 100 days left to apply for financial recognition
LGBT veterans have 100 days left to apply for financial recognition
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Maritime heroes honoured for inspiring the next generation of seafarers and supporting communities at sea
Maritime heroes honoured for inspiring the next generation of seafarers and supporting communities at sea
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