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18 June

Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister announces new candidate for the Commissioner for Public Appointments
Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister announces new candidate for the Commissioner for Public Appointments
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Five years of making justice more accessible 

In April, the Digital Accessibility Team reached an important milestone, our fifth anniversary. We cannot quite believe how the time has flown. We started as a small team with a big ambition, and we have grown...

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ARB accredits brand new qualifications from two universities

The Architects Registration Board (ARB) has confirmed that two universities have become new providers of ARB accredited master’s-level qualifications under its new education framework. In April, Heriot-Watt University...

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Ambition to end era of ‘outsourcing by default’ as government looks to bring cleaners and security staff in-house
Ambition to end era of ‘outsourcing by default’ as government looks to bring cleaners and security staff in-house
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“Our most important duty is to keep the public safe”: Benn announces Ł4m to support PSNI following public disorder
“Our most important duty is to keep the public safe”: Benn announces £4m to support PSNI following public disorder
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Norfolk heath restored after decade of nature recovery work
Norfolk heath restored after decade of nature recovery work
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IAA launches training video series to support advisers
IAA launches training video series to support advisers
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Students turn sustainability learning into real opportunities
Students turn sustainability learning into real opportunities
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UK recognises positive development through European Long Range Strike Approach
UK recognises positive development through European Long Range Strike Approach
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Warning on promoting newly licensed prescription-only medicines and unlicensed medicines for weight management
Warning on promoting newly licensed prescription-only medicines and unlicensed medicines for weight management
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New consultation sets foundations for Heathrow expansion to take off 
New consultation sets foundations for Heathrow expansion to take off 
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Consultation launched on draft Heathrow Expansion National Policy Statement
Consultation launched on draft Heathrow Expansion National Policy Statement
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Bob Martin Clear Wormer 20 mg Spot-on Solution for Cats and Kittens - Product recall alert
Bob Martin Clear Wormer 20 mg Spot-on Solution for Cats and Kittens - Product recall alert
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Recruitment of a new Commissioner to the Civil Service Commissioners for Northern Ireland
Recruitment of a new Commissioner to the Civil Service Commissioners for Northern Ireland
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Ł750 million package to provide Ukraine with 150,000 drones and boost air defence
£750 million package to provide Ukraine with 150,000 drones and boost air defence
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UN Human Rights Council 62: Joint Statement on Escalating Atrocity Risks in El Obeid, Sudan
UN Human Rights Council 62: Joint Statement on Escalating Atrocity Risks in El Obeid, Sudan
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Sustainable peace requires women’s full, equal, meaningful, and safe participation: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Sustainable peace requires women’s full, equal, meaningful, and safe participation: UK statement at the UN Security Council
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Whitehaven Bus Station: from new start to 5 years of impact
Whitehaven Bus Station: from new start to 5 years of impact
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Update from the GDS Responsible AI Advisory Panel   
Credit: Paul Clarke

The UK Government Digital Service’s Responsible AI Advisory Panel had its first meeting at the beginning of March and its second just last week. 

The...

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Giving you a clearer picture of driving test waiting times

Learner drivers, driving instructors, driving schools and associations and the public deserve a clear and honest picture of how the driving test service is performing.

That's why today we're publishing...

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Celebrating Linnk Group: A King’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade

We’re proud to celebrate Linnk Group, a recipient of the King’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade, recognised for its strong global growth and commitment to excellence over the past seven years. Founded...

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Why aren’t policymakers listening?

Recently I’ve been obsessed with a simple question: why aren’t policymakers listening - more, better and to the right people?

To explain:

By policymakers I mean those making policy and ...
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GLD Business Plan 2026–27
GLD Business Plan 2026–27
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Defra: workforce management information May 2026
Defra: workforce management information May 2026
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Public Order Act 2023: post-legislative scrutiny
Public Order Act 2023: post-legislative scrutiny
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Draft Heathrow Expansion National Policy Statement surface access vision
Draft Heathrow Expansion National Policy Statement surface access vision
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Draft Heathrow Expansion National Policy Statement proposed amendments
Draft Heathrow Expansion National Policy Statement proposed amendments
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Draft Heathrow Expansion National Policy Statement
Draft Heathrow Expansion National Policy Statement
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First large-scale study finds Members’ Voluntary Liquidations are working effectively
First large-scale study finds Members’ Voluntary Liquidations are working effectively
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How the Register of Overseas Entities helps to tackle economic crime

Introduced in 2022, the Register of Overseas Entities plays a central role in our ongoing efforts to improve transparency of property ownership and strengthen trust in the UK business environment.

...

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Members' Voluntary Liquidations: A Statistical Review of MVL Practice and Outcomes
Members' Voluntary Liquidations: A Statistical Review of MVL Practice and Outcomes
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Energy Consumer Protection (Martin McCluskey)

We are acting today to restore consumer confidence in the energy sector and ensure that failures in government insulation schemes can never happen again.

The 2025 National Audit Office report into...

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Update on Insourcing (Chris Ward)

A priority for this Government is reforming procurement and how we deliver our public services. For too long, successive governments have been, at best, ambivalent about whether services are delivered in-house...

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Consultation on the draft statutory Statement of Safety Principles (Simon Lightwood, Member, Bus Services (No. 2) Bill [HL] Committee)

I would like to provide the House with a further update on the progress the Government has made in implementing the Automated Vehicles (AVs) Act 2024.

Today, the Government is publishing its analysis of...

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UN Human Rights Council 62: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on Freedom of Expression
UN Human Rights Council 62: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on Freedom of Expression
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Phenoxypen Water Soluble Powder, 325 mg/g Powder for Use in Drinking Water for Pigs and Chickens – SPC change
Phenoxypen Water Soluble Powder, 325 mg/g Powder for Use in Drinking Water for Pigs and Chickens – SPC change
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Operational notice for Corporate Approved Inspectors Limited
Operational notice for Corporate Approved Inspectors Limited
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Changes made to The Crown Estate Board
Changes made to The Crown Estate Board
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Third shipment of vitrified waste from the UK to Germany successfully completed
Third shipment of vitrified waste from the UK to Germany successfully completed
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New youth justice diversion statistics for 2025
New youth justice diversion statistics for 2025
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What new diversion data tells us about cutting crime and protecting the public
What new diversion data tells us about cutting crime and protecting the public
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Amadeus report and safety flyer published
Amadeus report and safety flyer published
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CMA orders Marks Electrical to refund customers over pre-selected extra charges
CMA orders Marks Electrical to refund customers over pre-selected extra charges
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AAIB Report: Dyn Aero MCR-01, G-TOMX
AAIB Report: Dyn Aero MCR-01, G-TOMX
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Extension of appointments to the Independent Reporting Commission (IRC)
Extension of appointments to the Independent Reporting Commission (IRC)
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Minehead coastal defences strengthened with new rock armour
Minehead coastal defences strengthened with new rock armour
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The Student Loans Company (SLC) is contacting some Plan 2 customers about corrections to their balances
The Student Loans Company (SLC) is contacting some Plan 2 customers about corrections to their balances
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Fall overboard from the crab potting vessel Amadeus (TH7) with the loss of 1 life
Fall overboard from the crab potting vessel Amadeus (TH7) with the loss of 1 life
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AAIB investigation to Dyn Aero MCR-01, G-TOMX
AAIB investigation to Dyn Aero MCR-01, G-TOMX
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Contingencies Fund account 2025 to 2026
Contingencies Fund account 2025 to 2026
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Shaping the future of early years teaching
Shaping the future of early years teaching
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Whole of Government Accounts, 2024-25
Whole of Government Accounts, 2024-25
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Accredited official statistics: Student Loans in Scotland: 2025 to 2026
Accredited official statistics: Student Loans in Scotland: 2025 to 2026
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Accredited official statistics: Student loans in Wales: 2025 to 2026
Accredited official statistics: Student loans in Wales: 2025 to 2026
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Accredited official statistics: Student loans in England: 2025 to 2026
Accredited official statistics: Student loans in England: 2025 to 2026
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Accredited official statistics: Student Loans in Northern Ireland: 2025 to 2026
Accredited official statistics: Student Loans in Northern Ireland: 2025 to 2026
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Accredited official statistics: Student loans in England: 2025 to 2026 - graph data tables
Accredited official statistics: Student loans in England: 2025 to 2026 - graph data tables
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Accredited official statistics: Student loans in Wales: 2025 to 2026 - graph data tables
Accredited official statistics: Student loans in Wales: 2025 to 2026 - graph data tables
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Accredited official statistics: Student loans in Northern Ireland: 2025 to 2026 - graph data tables
Accredited official statistics: Student loans in Northern Ireland: 2025 to 2026 - graph data tables
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Accredited official statistics: Student loans in Scotland: 2025 to 2026 - graph data tables
Accredited official statistics: Student loans in Scotland: 2025 to 2026 - graph data tables
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Accredited official statistics: UK comparisons - to financial year 2026
Accredited official statistics: UK comparisons - to financial year 2026
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Research: Expanded drug rehabilitation requirement drug testing: Process evaluation
Research: Expanded drug rehabilitation requirement drug testing: Process evaluation
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Reappointment of member of the Tribunal Procedure Committee
Reappointment of member of the Tribunal Procedure Committee
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Another WOAH moment
What is a WOAH Collaborating Centre?

For over a century, the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) has served as a global authority committed to improving animal health and creating a better...

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National Housing Bank register of interests
National Housing Bank register of interests
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HMRC: workforce management information, May 2026
HMRC: workforce management information, May 2026
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Report 08/2026: Collision between two passenger trains near Talerddig
Report 08/2026: Collision between two passenger trains near Talerddig
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Report 08/2026: Collision between two passenger trains near Talerddig
Report 08/2026: Collision between two passenger trains near Talerddig
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17 June

Still turning up: what happens when legal aid providers can’t hold on any longer?

I recently joined an online drop-in session hosted by the Legal Aid Agency (LAA) as part of its current contractors survey. I went along expecting a constructive exchange about the state of the sector. What I...

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Culture Secretary marks Jewish Cultural Month with Ł1 million boost for The Jewish Museum London
Culture Secretary marks Jewish Cultural Month with £1 million boost for The Jewish Museum London
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Specialist police units now deployed under new UK-France deal
Specialist police units now deployed under new UK-France deal
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Coverage of AI planning tools announcement  

There is positive national coverage following a joint announcement by MHCLG and DSIT of two new AI-powered planning tools designed to speed up planning decisions and support the government's ambition...

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The countdown begins: UK-India FTA enters into force on July 15th
The countdown begins: UK-India FTA enters into force on July 15th
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G7 leaders' statement on geopolitical issues: 17 June 2026
G7 leaders' statement on geopolitical issues: 17 June 2026
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Great British Summer Savings: Major businesses pass on VAT cut to families on days out
Great British Summer Savings: Major businesses pass on VAT cut to families on days out
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Government offer to resident doctors: June 2026
Government offer to resident doctors: June 2026
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Government offer to resident doctors â€“ explainer  

Resident doctors are currently voting on whether to accept a significant offer from the government which would improve their pay, working conditions and career progression.  

The British Medical Association...

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Driving productivity and using our success to improve further 

Tom Warth (Chief Operating Officer) shares what the Planning Inspectorate has done in the last three years to make planning much more certain for the whole sector.

Certainty matters in planning...

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UK NSC meeting June 2026
UK NSC meeting June 2026
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Increase in the rate of the Electricity Generator Levy
Increase in the rate of the Electricity Generator Levy
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Reforming Consumer Protection for Home Upgrade Schemes
Reforming Consumer Protection for Home Upgrade Schemes
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EM on substances in firefighting foams (C(2025)6544)
EM on substances in firefighting foams (C(2025)6544)
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EM on Commission Regulation on REACH in articles (C(2026)2483)
EM on Commission Regulation on REACH in articles (C(2026)2483)
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First phase finished on Preston and South Ribble Flood Scheme
First phase finished on Preston and South Ribble Flood Scheme
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OSCE remains vital to tell truths and hold each other to account: UK statement to the OSCE
OSCE remains vital to tell truths and hold each other to account: UK statement to the OSCE
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DfE Update 17 June 2026
DfE Update 17 June 2026
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Greater protections to restore families' trust in home upgrades
Greater protections to restore families' trust in home upgrades
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Our courts and tribunals estate: a year of progress 

Rupert Morgan, Property Director at HMCTS, reflects on a year of real progress from a new courthouse roof in Nottingham to a brand new tribunals centre in London ...

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Join our SFI26 webinar

Following the publication of the final Sustainable Farming Incentive 2026 (SFI26) scheme information today, we're hosting a webinar with the Farming Advice Service (FAS) on 25 June. 

The...

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Free procurement training for schools — apply now

If you work in school or trust procurement, free training is now available to help you build confidence and improve how your organisation buys. Two programmes from the Department for Education (DfE) and ...

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Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner’s annual report 2025 to 2026
Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner’s annual report 2025 to 2026
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12 month Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) holiday for heavy goods vehicles (HGVs)
12 month Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) holiday for heavy goods vehicles (HGVs)
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Increase to Approved Mileage Allowance Payments (AMAPs) and self employed simplified mileage rates
Increase to Approved Mileage Allowance Payments (AMAPs) and self employed simplified mileage rates
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Draft affirmative coming for Inter-American Investment Corporation (Further Payments to Capital Stock) (Amendment) Order 2026
Draft affirmative coming for Inter-American Investment Corporation (Further Payments to Capital Stock) (Amendment) Order 2026. See other results for details.
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Controlling spending is not abuse say a fifth of young men
Controlling spending is not abuse say a fifth of young men
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UK issues largest penalty for financial sanctions breaches since Russia’s 2022 illegal invasion of Ukraine
UK issues largest penalty for financial sanctions breaches since Russia’s 2022 illegal invasion of Ukraine
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Coal mining ground collapse made safe
Coal mining ground collapse made safe
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Violent gang members’ sentences increased after attempted murder
Violent gang members’ sentences increased after attempted murder
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Creating new wood pasture: What we’ve learned from Nature Returns

By Jessica Elias, Natural England

Nature-based Solutions are increasingly recognised as an effective way to respond to climate change while restoring nature and improving people’s wellbeing. Through...

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Employment Rights Act 2025 — Consultation on reforms of zero hours and similar contracts
A message from the Chief Nurse for Adult Social Care, Deborah Sturdy

"As Chief Nurse for Adult Social Care, I strongly support these reforms to strengthen fairness and stability for our workforce...

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