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25 March

Better journeys ahead: governments agree framework for Scotland’s rail network ahead of the creation of Great British Railways
Better journeys ahead: governments agree framework for Scotland’s rail network ahead of the creation of Great British Railways
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Shaping the Future of Healthcare Through Global Regulatory Innovation
Shaping the Future of Healthcare Through Global Regulatory Innovation
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Open Government Partnership: UK Co-chair Ministerial Letter of Candidature
Open Government Partnership: UK Co-chair Ministerial Letter of Candidature
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Appointments to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board
Appointments to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board
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Health devolution in Greater Manchester and South Yorkshire
Health devolution in Greater Manchester and South Yorkshire
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Mileage rates review to support working people
Mileage rates review to support working people
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Minister’s Boston visit puts NI's tech sector in the spotlight
Minister’s Boston visit puts NI's tech sector in the spotlight
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UK Explanation of Vote on the Declaration of the trafficking of enslaved Africans and racialised chattel enslavement of Africans as the gravest Crime Against Humanity
UK Explanation of Vote on the Declaration of the trafficking of enslaved Africans and racialised chattel enslavement of Africans as the gravest Crime Against Humanity
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BMA Resident Doctors Committee rejects landmark deal
BMA Resident Doctors Committee rejects landmark deal
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Farming and food leaders unite to drive growth in British agriculture
Farming and food leaders unite to drive growth in British agriculture
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Competition to launch national forest in Ox-Cam Growth Corridor
Competition to launch national forest in Ox-Cam Growth Corridor
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HM Treasury Women in Finance Annual Review (March 2026)
HM Treasury Women in Finance Annual Review (March 2026)
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Memorandum of Understanding between Secretary of State and Welsh Ministers: applying the Railways Bill in Wales
Memorandum of Understanding between Secretary of State and Welsh Ministers: applying the Railways Bill in Wales
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Framework for a memorandum of understanding between the Secretary of State and Scottish Ministers: applying the Railways Bill in Scotland
Framework for a memorandum of understanding between the Secretary of State and Scottish Ministers: applying the Railways Bill in Scotland
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Seventh UK National Action Plan for Open Government: call for evidence
Seventh UK National Action Plan for Open Government: call for evidence
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2025 to 2026 revised financial directions to NHS England
2025 to 2026 revised financial directions to NHS England
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2026 to 2027 financial directions to NHS England
2026 to 2027 financial directions to NHS England
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Joint Ministerial Working Group on Welfare Minutes 3 Feb 2026
Joint Ministerial Working Group on Welfare Minutes 3 Feb 2026
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UK announces investment to help developing economies thrive in global trade at WTO Ministerial Conference
UK announces investment to help developing economies thrive in global trade at WTO Ministerial Conference
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Letter to the DDRB Chair
Letter to the DDRB Chair
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New consultation to help children to enjoy healthier diets
New consultation to help children to enjoy healthier diets
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Increasing family legal aid providers in Trafford
Increasing family legal aid providers in Trafford
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Rail reform in the Wales and borders area: publication of the memorandum of understanding
Rail reform in the Wales and borders area: publication of the memorandum of understanding
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Better journeys ahead: agreement secured to benefit Welsh passengers under Great British Railways
Better journeys ahead: agreement secured to benefit Welsh passengers under Great British Railways
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Rycroft Review: Letter to parliamentary party representatives
Rycroft Review: Letter to parliamentary party representatives
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Appointment of a member to the Youth Justice Board
Appointment of a member to the Youth Justice Board
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Unlocking hidden value: How one school turns its space into £110,000 a year

Cressex Community School in High Wycombe has significant experience in hiring out its facilities, something it has been doing for more than 13 years, and it has gone from strength to strength.

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Grants awarded under Section 70 of the Charities Act 2006
Grants awarded under Section 70 of the Charities Act 2006
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DHSC: senior officials’ business expenses, hospitality and meetings, October to December 2025
DHSC: senior officials’ business expenses, hospitality and meetings, October to December 2025
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Applying the new NPM to advertising and promotions restrictions
Applying the new NPM to advertising and promotions restrictions
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Updating standards for local space heating products
Updating standards for local space heating products
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Agreement on the production of a memorandum of understanding on probation services in Wales
Agreement on the production of a memorandum of understanding on probation services in Wales
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Agreement between UK Government and Welsh Government on youth justice and probation
Agreement between UK Government and Welsh Government on youth justice and probation
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DFTO's Chair's letter
DFTO's Chair's letter
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Local government reorganisation: decision letter to Essex, Southend-on-Sea and Thurrock council leaders
Local government reorganisation: decision letter to Essex, Southend-on-Sea and Thurrock council leaders
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Local government reorganisation: decision letter to Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Portsmouth and Southampton council leaders
Local government reorganisation: decision letter to Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Portsmouth and Southampton council leaders
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Local government reorganisation: decision letter to Suffolk council leaders
Local government reorganisation: decision letter to Suffolk council leaders
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Local government reorganisation: decision letter to Norfolk council leaders
Local government reorganisation: decision letter to Norfolk council leaders
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Local government reorganisation: update letter to West Sussex council leaders
Local government reorganisation: update letter to West Sussex council leaders
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DfE update 25 March 2026
DfE update 25 March 2026
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Housing Secretary delivers 'call to arms' to get Britain building
Housing Secretary delivers 'call to arms' to get Britain building
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Cap on donations from overseas electors and ban on crypto donations to protect democracy
Cap on donations from overseas electors and ban on crypto donations to protect democracy
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Emergency action to kickstart London housebuilding
Emergency action to kickstart London housebuilding
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Reforms to make it easier for overseas companies to move to the UK
Reforms to make it easier for overseas companies to move to the UK
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Grave of soldier missing since 1940 identified in France
Grave of soldier missing since 1940 identified in France
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Jobs, energy security and investment boost for Scotland
Jobs, energy security and investment boost for Scotland
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£1 billion invested in health protection as new Pandemic Strategy published
£1 billion invested in health protection as new Pandemic Strategy published
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Major boost for young people with 80 new Youth Hubs as Scottish Premier League partners with DWP
Major boost for young people with 80 new Youth Hubs as Scottish Premier League partners with DWP
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Ground-breaking for new solar array at Bassingbourn Barracks
Ground-breaking for new solar array at Bassingbourn Barracks
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Boost to British jobs and skills with new deals to support thousands of defence boats
Boost to British jobs and skills with new deals to support thousands of defence boats
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Major boost for young people in Wales with 12 new Youth Hubs and devolved employment support funding announced
Major boost for young people in Wales with 12 new Youth Hubs and devolved employment support funding announced
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UN Human Rights Council 61: UK Statement for the Item 9 General Debate
UN Human Rights Council 61: UK Statement for the Item 9 General Debate
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Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry, Luke Pollard MP, Keynote Speech at DPRTE 2026
Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry, Luke Pollard MP, Keynote Speech at DPRTE 2026
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UN Human Rights Council 61: UK General Comment on the Resolution for the Urgent Debate on Iran
UN Human Rights Council 61: UK General Comment on the Resolution for the Urgent Debate on Iran
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What’s changing on data.gov.uk and why

We have made some changes to data.gov.uk. We have been working quietly in the background over recent months to prepare for this moment, and we are genuinely excited to share what we have built, before learning...

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The First Five‑Year Evaluations of Strategic Licensing for Great Crested Newts

The first ever five-year evaluations of strategic licensing for great crested newts have just been published. This blog, written with NatureSpace Partnership, explores the successes so far and shows that the...

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NWS gender pay gap report 2024 to 2025
NWS gender pay gap report 2024 to 2025
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On the Level March 2026, issue 45
On the Level March 2026, issue 45
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Review of Approved Document B: Fire safety guidance
Review of Approved Document B: Fire safety guidance
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Memorandum of Understanding between the UK, the Netherlands and Indonesia on the Sustainable Production of Palm Oil
Memorandum of Understanding between the UK, the Netherlands and Indonesia on the Sustainable Production of Palm Oil
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Corporate Civil Enforcement Reforms
Corporate Civil Enforcement Reforms
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UK Government Response to the Covid-19 Inquiry Module 2 Report
UK Government Response to the Covid-19 Inquiry Module 2 Report
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Support for housebuilding in London: package of support
Support for housebuilding in London: package of support
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Substances of human origin (SoHO): review of UK legislation
Substances of human origin (SoHO): review of UK legislation
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Pandemic Preparedness Strategy: building our capabilities
Pandemic Preparedness Strategy: building our capabilities
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Government response to the Animal Sentience Committee report on XL Bullies and the Dangerous Dogs Act
Government response to the Animal Sentience Committee report on XL Bullies and the Dangerous Dogs Act
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Consultation opens on nephrops fisheries management plans
Consultation opens on nephrops fisheries management plans
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District Judges: pre-application seminar 2026

The Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC) (external link) will be launching a selection exercise in May to recruit 70 District Judges (50 immediate and 20 future appointments).

The work of ...

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FOI release: Fleet Vehicles
FOI release: Fleet Vehicles
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Sellafield Ltd Gender Pay Gap Report 2025
Sellafield Ltd Gender Pay Gap Report 2025
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Open for business: implementing a UK corporate re-domiciliation regime
Open for business: implementing a UK corporate re-domiciliation regime
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Transport Data Action Plan (DAP)
Transport Data Action Plan (DAP)
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Joint Exchequer Committee (Scotland) - 19 March 2026
Joint Exchequer Committee (Scotland) - 19 March 2026
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RPC statement: draft Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill
RPC statement: draft Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill
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Supporting the cyber stars of the future
Supporting the cyber stars of the future
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Tay Cities Region backed by up to £20 million from UK government to grow its thriving creative tech sector
Tay Cities Region backed by up to £20 million from UK government to grow its thriving creative tech sector
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Vice Admiral Edward Ahlgren ends a two-day visit to Lebanon
Vice Admiral Edward Ahlgren ends a two-day visit to Lebanon
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Change of British High Commissioner to Guyana: Joseph Fisher MBE
Change of British High Commissioner to Guyana: Joseph Fisher MBE
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Save on Easter childcare egg-spenses with Tax-Free Childcare
Save on Easter childcare egg-spenses with Tax-Free Childcare
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ICAI welcomes government progress on fraud prevention but warns over staff cuts

The government has made strong progress in strengthening fraud prevention in response to recommendations from the Independent Commission for Aid Impact (ICAI). ICAI’s latest review of tackling fraud in UK aid...

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Council Tax Levels Publication

Today, the government has published the council tax levels set by local authorities in England for 2026-27. This showed that the increase in the national average council tax will be less than the last three...

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Climate adaptation reporting: plans for the fifth round
Climate adaptation reporting: plans for the fifth round
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DfE voluntary, community and social enterprises action plan
DfE voluntary, community and social enterprises action plan
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Draft affirmative coming for REACH (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2026
Draft affirmative coming for REACH (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2026. See other results for details.
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Mobile and Fixed Telecoms Modernisation Charters and Protocols (Baroness Lloyd of Effra)

The Government has secured agreement yesterday from the telecoms industry to further protect customers and to prevent disruption to critical national infrastructure services during telecoms modernisation programmes...

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Defence Diplomacy Strategy (Lord Coaker)

In the Strategic Defence Review (SDR) published in June 2025, the Government committed to bring forward a Defence Diplomacy Strategy. Today, we fulfil that commitment.

The full Strategy is necessarily...

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The Future Homes and Buildings Standards (Samantha Dixon, Member, Representation of the People Bill Committee)

I wish to update the House on the publication of the Government Response to the 2023 Future Homes and Buildings Standards consultation and the laying of a statutory instrument today to implement the policy resulting...

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Local Government Best Value (Alison McGovern, Member, Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission)

This Government is committed to taking the action necessary to fix the foundations of local government. Today, I am updating the House on the steps we are taking to support four councils to recover and reform...

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Solar and wind to cut bills and boost clean energy (Ed Miliband)

Today the Government is announcing a package of clean energy measures, making solar panels more accessible and trialling a new way to deliver discounted power from wind. These measures will help to cut energy...

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Reforming the General Medical Council legislative framework (Karin Smyth)

Today, we are launching a consultation for the General Medical Council (GMC) which aims to bring healthcare professional regulation into the 21st century.

The consultation will provide a basis on which ...

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Devolved government 2025-26 funding (James Murray)

In addition to changes in devolved government funding at Supplementary Estimates 2025-26, and in line with the Statement of Funding Policy, the Welsh Government has chosen to draw down £285.901 million in...

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Defence Diplomacy Strategy (John Healey)

My Rt hon.Friend the Minister of State for Defence (The Lord Coaker) has made the following Written Ministerial Statement.

In the Strategic Defence Review (SDR) published in June 2025, the Government...

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Update on the Government response to the Liberal Democrat Humble Address Motion (Chris Bryant)

I am updating the House on the Government’s work to comply with the Humble Address relating to Andrew Mountbatten‑Windsor, approved on 24 February 2026, and on the steps being taken to identify and...

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Late Payments: Government Response to Consultation (Blair McDougall)

This government believes that business is the driver of growth and wealth everywhere across Britain. A thriving private sector is the single most powerful engine for improving livelihoods and places. The UK has...

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Update following Round 10 of negotiations on an enhanced Free Trade Agreement with Switzerland (Chris Bryant)

The tenth round of negotiations on an enhanced Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Switzerland took place in Geneva between 9 and 13 March 2026.

The round followed the Secretary of State for Business...

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Terrorism Prevention and Investigation Measures (1 December 2025 to 28 February 2026) (Dan Jarvis)

Section 19(1) of the Terrorism Prevention and Investigation Measures (TPIM) Act 2011 (the Act) requires the Secretary of State to report to Parliament as soon as reasonably practicable after the end of every ...

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Mobile and Fixed Telecoms Modernisation Charters and Protocols (Kanishka Narayan, Member, Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill Committee)

I am repeating the following Written Ministerial Statement made today in the other place by my Noble Friend, the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Digital Economy, Baroness Lloyd of Effra.

The ...

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GBE-N Sign Collaboration Agreement with IACC
GBE-N Sign Collaboration Agreement with IACC
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UK Government and European Commission join forces to help protect Ukrainian cultural heritage
UK Government and European Commission join forces to help protect Ukrainian cultural heritage
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Council first to get top consumer upgrade
Council first to get top consumer upgrade
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