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09 November

APHA brings together scientists to tackle disease threats and protect Britain’s animals and plants
APHA brings together scientists to tackle disease threats and protect Britain’s animals and plants
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53rd Universal Periodic Review of human rights: UK Statement on Eswatini
53rd Universal Periodic Review of human rights: UK Statement on Eswatini
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53rd Universal Periodic Review of human rights: UK Statement on Trinidad and Tobago
53rd Universal Periodic Review of human rights: UK Statement on Trinidad and Tobago
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UK Statement at the Global International Humanitarian Law Dialogue
UK Statement at the Global International Humanitarian Law Dialogue
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Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Chad
Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Chad
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Sensor sensibility: new Themed Competition launch
Sensor sensibility: new Themed Competition launch
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Railways Bill veterans and service personnel amendment
Railways Bill veterans and service personnel amendment
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£600,000 boost for Windrush compensation support
£600,000 boost for Windrush compensation support
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Form: Martyn's Law: standard tier planning tool
Form: Martyn's Law: standard tier planning tool
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Form: Martyn's Law: enhanced tier template
Form: Martyn's Law: enhanced tier template
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New tools to support preparation for Martyn's Law
New tools to support preparation for Martyn's Law
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Martyn's Law: working together to prepare
Martyn's Law: working together to prepare
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New cameras and sensors to help protect fish stocks & marine life in English waters
New cameras and sensors to help protect fish stocks & marine life in English waters
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Report 12/2026: Collision between a passenger train and a van at Bax level crossing
Report 12/2026: Collision between a passenger train and a van at Bax level crossing
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Lt Gen Phil Prosser joins as Chief of Defence Logistics & Support
Lt Gen Phil Prosser joins as Chief of Defence Logistics & Support
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Intertrade UK correspondence
Intertrade UK correspondence
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Joint statement on the closure of Novaya Gazeta in Russia
Joint statement on the closure of Novaya Gazeta in Russia
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Legal problems are holding back small business growth, new survey finds 
Legal problems are acting as a brake on growth for thousands of small businesses across England and Wales.  That is according to new research published today by the Legal Services Board (LSB), with business groups...
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Report 12/2026: Collision between a passenger train and a van at Bax level crossing
Report 12/2026: Collision between a passenger train and a van at Bax level crossing
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Remote electronic monitoring: large pelagic trawlers
Remote electronic monitoring: large pelagic trawlers
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£40 million for GPs to keep vulnerable patients out of hospital this winter
£40 million for GPs to keep vulnerable patients out of hospital this winter
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Investigational treatments for lung cancer, Huntington’s disease and Alzheimer's gain Innovation Passports through the Innovative Licensing and Access Pathway 
Investigational treatments for lung cancer, Huntington’s disease and Alzheimer's gain Innovation Passports through the Innovative Licensing and Access Pathway 
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Applications open for bass authorisations
Applications open for bass authorisations
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NRS completes largest land remediation project at Harwell
NRS completes largest land remediation project at Harwell
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Official Statistics: Tribunals statistics quarterly: July to September 2026
Official Statistics: Tribunals statistics quarterly: July to September 2026
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Official Statistics: Tribunals statistics quarterly: October to December 2026
Official Statistics: Tribunals statistics quarterly: October to December 2026
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MCA spending over £500 on a GPC in October 2026
MCA spending over £500 on a GPC in October 2026
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Unused bass authorisations: applications open
Unused bass authorisations: applications open
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UK Government awards £1 million to Northern Ireland community group forum
UK Government awards £1 million to Northern Ireland community group forum
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08 November

PM call with President Stubb of Finland: 8 November 2026
PM call with President Stubb of Finland: 8 November 2026
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Scottish Secretary honours armed forces at Remembrance service
Scottish Secretary honours armed forces at Remembrance service
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Curriculum overhaul to re-engage pupils in vital early secondary years
Curriculum overhaul to re-engage pupils in vital early secondary years
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Great communities are built on planning - and on the people behind it 

As Chief Planning Inspector, I have the privilege of seeing the contribution people across the planning profession make to the places and communities around us.

World Town Planning Day is an opportunity...

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The King to lead nation in silence on Remembrance Sunday
The King to lead nation in silence on Remembrance Sunday
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07 November

No one who has served our country should sleep rough on our streets
No one who has served our country should sleep rough on our streets
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UK military satellite Titania launches into orbit following £3bn space investment into defence of space
UK military satellite Titania launches into orbit following £3bn space investment into defence of space
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Digital Veteran Card passes 23,000 downloads as veterans encouraged to discover its benefits
Digital Veteran Card passes 23,000 downloads as veterans encouraged to discover its benefits
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06 November

Speech by Mrs Justice Joanna Smith: Artificial Intelligence and Expert Evidence – Opportunities, Risks and Responsibilities

Good morning and thank you for inviting me to take part in the Bond Solon Expert Witness Conference. It is a real privilege to be here.

Some of you may know that the role of expert witnesses in our...

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DVSA Freedom of Information (FOI) disclosure logs, 2026
DVSA Freedom of Information (FOI) disclosure logs, 2026
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Flood risk reduced for Severn Stoke ahead of winter months
Flood risk reduced for Severn Stoke ahead of winter months
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Major boost for young people in Luton as Youth Hub opens to support them towards work
Major boost for young people in Luton as Youth Hub opens to support them towards work
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Better access to public services central to new Class Unit agenda
Better access to public services central to new Class Unit agenda
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Adviser Finder and Adviser Register temporarily unavailable
Adviser Finder and Adviser Register temporarily unavailable
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Watch the webinar about new guidance and materials for short notice applications in public law family cases

A webinar recording of the President of the Family Division launching new guidance and materials for short notice applications in public law family cases can now be viewed online.

The webinar was recorded...

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Sixth Trade Specialised Committee on Customs Cooperation and Rules of Origin agenda
Sixth Trade Specialised Committee on Customs Cooperation and Rules of Origin agenda
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Statement on the Global Cybersecurity Labelling Initiative
Statement on the Global Cybersecurity Labelling Initiative
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Christmas and New Year courts and tribunals opening times 2026
Christmas and New Year courts and tribunals opening times 2026
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53rd Universal Periodic Review of human rights: UK statement on Antigua and Barbuda
53rd Universal Periodic Review of human rights: UK statement on Antigua and Barbuda
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HMRC interest rates update
HMRC interest rates update
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Minister intervenes to keep iconic bust of Edward the Black Prince in the UK
Minister intervenes to keep iconic bust of Edward the Black Prince in the UK
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Building Safety Regulator building control approval application data August to October 2026
Building Safety Regulator building control approval application data August to October 2026
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UK lending to other national governments in 2026-27
UK lending to other national governments in 2026-27
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TRA Board meeting public minutes from 2026
TRA Board meeting public minutes from 2026
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Statement on the sentencing of Joshua Wong
Statement on the sentencing of Joshua Wong
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How can collaboration across user-centred design teams support complex digital delivery? 

People do not experience justice services as fragmented products or user flows. The experience of the end user does not mirror the team divides and product boundaries we create to deliver those services. In ...

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Pubs Code Adjudicator FOI responses 2026
Pubs Code Adjudicator FOI responses 2026
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De Aston School (Lincolnshire): warning notice
De Aston School (Lincolnshire): warning notice
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Landmark agreement between National Housing Bank and Greater Manchester Combined Authority unlocks up to £500m for new homes and regeneration
Landmark agreement between National Housing Bank and Greater Manchester Combined Authority unlocks up to £500m for new homes and regeneration
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Parole Board Open Management Committee meeting on 3 December 2026
Parole Board Open Management Committee meeting on 3 December 2026
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Shriti Vadera appointed as External Adviser to the Chancellor
Shriti Vadera appointed as External Adviser to the Chancellor
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FCDO Services spending over £500, October 2026
FCDO Services spending over £500, October 2026
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BII launches new investment strategy for growth in Kenya
BII launches new investment strategy for growth in Kenya
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UK partnership opens more opportunities for Pakistanis to study in Britain
UK partnership opens more opportunities for Pakistanis to study in Britain
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53rd Universal Periodic Review of human rights: UK Statement Tajikistan
53rd Universal Periodic Review of human rights: UK Statement Tajikistan
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Procurement of Civil Legal Aid Services: Inquests
Procurement of Civil Legal Aid Services: Inquests
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Correspondence: MOJ circular: Child abduction and pornography offences
Correspondence: MOJ circular: Child abduction and pornography offences
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From the classroom to code - Why it is never too late to be curious
From the classroom to code - Why it is never too late to be curious
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Amending licensing restrictions for 18- and 19-year-old bus and coach drivers
Amending licensing restrictions for 18- and 19-year-old bus and coach drivers
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Inside our AI and Data accelerator: what we are learning from test and learn work in Barnsley

Rarely a day goes by without hearing the words ‘artificial intelligence’. From news reports to boardroom strategies to conversations during the daily commute, AI seems to be everywhere. And a day in government...

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05 November

New ‘say what you pay’ law to help young people into work
New ‘say what you pay’ law to help young people into work
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UK citizen returned from DRC for specialist Ebola care
UK citizen returned from DRC for specialist Ebola care
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UK providing specialist care to aid worker with Ebola

This post relates to an emerging incident and will be updated as new information becomes available

A British person has been diagnosed with Ebola after helping with the outbreak response...

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MHRA sets out approach to strengthen patient and public involvement and engagement in medicines and medical device regulation 
MHRA sets out approach to strengthen patient and public involvement and engagement in medicines and medical device regulation 
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Investigation over risk to multi-million pound charity property
Investigation over risk to multi-million pound charity property
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53rd Universal Periodic Review of human rights: UK Statement on Tanzania
53rd Universal Periodic Review of human rights: UK Statement on Tanzania
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Continued violations of Abyei’s demilitarised status are unacceptable: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Continued violations of Abyei’s demilitarised status are unacceptable: UK statement at the UN Security Council
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Man who murdered Henry Nowak has sentence increased
Man who murdered Henry Nowak has sentence increased
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Misleading reporting on the Overnight Visitor Levy

This week the government introduced the Visitor Levy Bill in Parliament, bringing local leaders a step closer to new powers to invest in the high streets, cultural sites and attractions that make communities...

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Framework agreement between the Cabinet Office and Government Commercial Agency
Framework agreement between the Cabinet Office and Government Commercial Agency
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Patient and Public Involvement 
and Engagement Plan 2026-2030
Patient and Public Involvement 
and Engagement Plan 2026-2030
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Income Tax: changes resulting from new savings and property rates
Income Tax: changes resulting from new savings and property rates
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Stocken Prison: Action plan
Stocken Prison: Action plan
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53rd Universal Periodic Review of human rights: UK Statement on Papua New Guinea
53rd Universal Periodic Review of human rights: UK Statement on Papua New Guinea
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RPC statement: impact of Energy Independence Bill from DESNZ
RPC statement: impact of Energy Independence Bill from DESNZ
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Sovereign AI puts cash and compute behind UK startup using AI to redefine chemistry
Sovereign AI puts cash and compute behind UK startup using AI to redefine chemistry
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UK-Switzerland Financial Dialogue 2026 Joint Statement
UK-Switzerland Financial Dialogue 2026 Joint Statement
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PM meetings with world leaders at CHOGM
PM meetings with world leaders at CHOGM
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DBS yn cefnogi Wythnos Diogelu Genedlaethol Cymru 2026
DBS yn cefnogi Wythnos Diogelu Genedlaethol Cymru 2026
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DBS supports Wales National Safeguarding Week 2026
DBS supports Wales National Safeguarding Week 2026
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History cannot justify changing borders by force: UK statement to the OSCE
History cannot justify changing borders by force: UK statement to the OSCE
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Defending media freedom and the safety of journalists: UK statement to the OSCE, November 2026
Defending media freedom and the safety of journalists: UK statement to the OSCE, November 2026
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Joint Statement by the Informal Group of Friends of Safety of Journalists, November 2026
Joint Statement by the Informal Group of Friends of Safety of Journalists, November 2026
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UK veteran support centre network to more than double
UK veteran support centre network to more than double
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Accredited official statistics: Prison Population Projections 2026 to 2031
Accredited official statistics: Prison Population Projections 2026 to 2031
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Deputy Master, Business and Property Division pre-application seminar 2026

The Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC) (external link) will be launching a selection exercise in November to recruit four Deputy Masters.

Deputy Masters of the Business and Property Division...

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One year as Commissioner for the Tenant Farming Sector

In September 2025, I took on the role of Commissioner for the Tenant Farming Sector because I believe a thriving tenant farming sector is essential to the future of English agriculture.

...

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Investigation outcome report: London Academy for Applied Technology
Investigation outcome report: London Academy for Applied Technology
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Ad-hoc release: Premises added to Project Gigabit Call-off 8
Ad-hoc release: Premises added to Project Gigabit Call-off 8
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EM on decision of the UK/EU WAJC (COM(2026)404)
EM on decision of the UK/EU WAJC (COM(2026)404)
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Russia must show the evidence behind its claims: UK statement to the OSCE
Russia must show the evidence behind its claims: UK statement to the OSCE
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