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12 August

13 asylum hotels exited and returned to local communities
13 asylum hotels exited and returned to local communities
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The Tide returns after 200 years due to Ł4.5m Restoration Scheme
The Tide returns after 200 years due to £4.5m Restoration Scheme
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How does the Environment Agency manage abstraction to protect the environment?

Water is essential for drinking, farming, industry, wildlife and recreation. Managing our rivers, lakes, estuaries, wetlands and groundwater properly ensures the needs of society, the...

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Can technology improve people’s experience of organisational change?
Change is a human challenge 

In the Civil Service, organisational change is a reality. Teams evolve, priorities shift, and departments periodically go through restructures, machinery of...

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Thames Regional Flood and Coastal Committee (RFCC) strategy
Thames Regional Flood and Coastal Committee (RFCC) strategy
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Imperial War Museum Annual Report and Accounts 2025 to 2026
Imperial War Museum Annual Report and Accounts 2025 to 2026
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Maeving in the right direction: E-motorbike maker gears up exports with UKEF backing
Maeving in the right direction: E-motorbike maker gears up exports with UKEF backing
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Additional opportunity to tender for peer reviewer contracts
Additional opportunity to tender for peer reviewer contracts
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International discussion on climate change, ageing and health
International discussion on climate change, ageing and health
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MHRA reaffirms the safety of childhood vaccination
MHRA reaffirms the safety of childhood vaccination
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Hebridean Princess preliminary assessment update
Hebridean Princess preliminary assessment update
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How we’re helping people and businesses get help from APHA with sustainable design

Senior content designer Eleanor Shakeshaft and senior service designer Ibarieze Abani from the APHA improving customer experience team discuss how they’re improving the way customers...

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Coverage of the government's High Streets announcement
11/08/2026. Ilkeston, United Kingdom. Prime Minister Andy Burnham and Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government Angela Rayner visit Ilkeston High Street. Picture by Lauren Hurley / No 10 ...
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UK government response to first CMA report into the UK subsidy control regime
UK government response to first CMA report into the UK subsidy control regime
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Fusion energy expert Prof Dennis Whyte appointed next UKAEA CEO
Fusion energy expert Prof Dennis Whyte appointed next UKAEA CEO
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UK and Australia boost radar technology and industry cooperation as Defence Minister visits Indo-Pacific partners
UK and Australia boost radar technology and industry cooperation as Defence Minister visits Indo-Pacific partners
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The Timms Review: co-chair update, August 2026
The Timms Review: co-chair update, August 2026
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CMA proposes removing 27 market remedies in part or full following review
CMA proposes removing 27 market remedies in part or full following review
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Patients to benefit from faster access to medicines as UK moves away from animal testing in science
Patients to benefit from faster access to medicines as UK moves away from animal testing in science
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436,000 sole traders and landlords make their tax digital
436,000 sole traders and landlords make their tax digital
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Championing Youth Talent in the Civil Service
Championing Youth Talent in the Civil Service
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VMD FOI/EIR Requests May 2026
VMD FOI/EIR Requests May 2026
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Provisional decision: strategic review of CMA markets remedies
Provisional decision: strategic review of CMA markets remedies
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Consumer upgrade for housing association
Consumer upgrade for housing association
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Seeing through the fog of war
Seeing through the fog of war
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Conduct of door supervisors at the Acapulco nightclub, Halifax
Conduct of door supervisors at the Acapulco nightclub, Halifax
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IRP annual business review 2025 to 2026
IRP annual business review 2025 to 2026
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Households living near new pylons to save thousands on bills
Households living near new pylons to save thousands on bills
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Disabled people invited to shape recommendations of review into PIP
Disabled people invited to shape recommendations of review into PIP
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Electricity bill discount scheme for transmission network infrastructure: expected eligible projects
Electricity bill discount scheme for transmission network infrastructure: expected eligible projects
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11 August

PM vows to save “hollowed out high streets” with crackdown on vape and betting shops
PM vows to save “hollowed out high streets” with crackdown on vape and betting shops
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The UK NSC’s prostate cancer screening model will remain open and under review 

The UK National Screening Committee (UK NSC) makes recommendations to ministers in the 4 UK countries about all aspects of screening.

At its meeting in March 2026, the independent scientific committee...

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Two men arrested after illegal waste dumping in Cheshire
Two men arrested after illegal waste dumping in Cheshire
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Much more must be done to prevent and prosecute acts of violence in the West Bank: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Much more must be done to prevent and prosecute acts of violence in the West Bank: UK statement at the UN Security Council
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Enforcement case into Everflow Limited’s obligations under the Wholesale Retail Code and Market Arrangements Code
11 August 2026 Case summary We have opened an enforcement case into retailer Everflow Limited to investigate concerns that in its work with Third Party Intermediaries the company may be using the Market Dataset ...
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New screening masterclass dates announced

The UK National Screening Committee (UK NSC) is pleased to announce 2 new dates for its online, interactive screening masterclass.

The masterclass is designed for people with an interest in screening...

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Natural England Action Plan 2026 to 2027
Natural England Action Plan 2026 to 2027
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Appointment of Gautam Rangarajan as an Expert Advisor on Structure and Process
Appointment of Gautam Rangarajan as an Expert Advisor on Structure and Process
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Appointment of Alex Lloyd Hunter as the Advisor on Digital Communications Processes & Strategy
Appointment of Alex Lloyd Hunter as the Advisor on Digital Communications Processes & Strategy
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CIC Accounts User Feedback
CIC Accounts User Feedback
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Waterway vandalism puts lives at risk and worsens drought impacts
Waterway vandalism puts lives at risk and worsens drought impacts
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Suspended prison term for skip-hire boss
Suspended prison term for skip-hire boss
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David Lacey appointed UK Honorary Consul in Penang
David Lacey appointed UK Honorary Consul in Penang
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Accredited official statistics: Offender management statistics quarterly: April to June 2026
Accredited official statistics: Offender management statistics quarterly: April to June 2026
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Guidance: Authorised communications controls policy framework
Guidance: Authorised communications controls policy framework
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Privacy Notice for SEND: User Research
Privacy Notice for SEND: User Research
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Cerbydau awtomeiddiedig: datganiad o egwyddorion diogelwch
Cerbydau awtomeiddiedig: datganiad o egwyddorion diogelwch
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Charity regulator appoints Interim Managers to the London Spiritual Mission
Charity regulator appoints Interim Managers to the London Spiritual Mission
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Pat Ritchie’s tenure as Homes England Chair extended
Pat Ritchie’s tenure as Homes England Chair extended
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Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency GPC spending over Ł500: 2026-27
Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency GPC spending over £500: 2026-27
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Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency spending over Ł25,000: 2026 to 2027
Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency spending over £25,000: 2026 to 2027
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FOI responses published by the Youth Justice Board: July 2026
FOI responses published by the Youth Justice Board: July 2026
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Clearing the Way to University
Clearing the Way to University
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Guidance: Interception, monitoring and security of prisoner communications policy framework
Guidance: Interception, monitoring and security of prisoner communications policy framework
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Recruitment for an Application Manager
Recruitment for an Application Manager
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Ashfield Prison: Action plan
Ashfield Prison: Action plan
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New GOV.UK page to stay updated on the octopus bloom
New GOV.UK page to stay updated on the octopus bloom
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Ł100k awarded to empower Northern Ireland community representatives to make their voices heard
£100k awarded to empower Northern Ireland community representatives to make their voices heard
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10 August

DVLA becomes first government organisation in the world to achieve 5-star Service Desk certification
DVLA becomes first government organisation in the world to achieve 5-star Service Desk certification
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More areas in England declared in drought after record dry July
More areas in England declared in drought after record dry July
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Applications now open for UK government's 2027-28 Chevening Scholarships
Applications now open for UK government's 2027-28 Chevening Scholarships
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DSCC Online: Multi-factor Authentication
DSCC Online: Multi-factor Authentication
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The UK remains concerned by reports of systematic ill-treatment of prisoners of war and civilian detainees, by Russian authorities: UK statement at the UN Arria meeting on Ukraine
The UK remains concerned by reports of systematic ill-treatment of prisoners of war and civilian detainees, by Russian authorities: UK statement at the UN Arria meeting on Ukraine
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British Embassy Santiago presents recommendations to advance offshore wind development in Chile
British Embassy Santiago presents recommendations to advance offshore wind development in Chile
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Two Trustees reappointed to the Theatres Trust board
Two Trustees reappointed to the Theatres Trust board
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Ł130 million for cutting-edge next generation vehicles securing over 1,800 jobs
£130 million for cutting-edge next generation vehicles securing over 1,800 jobs
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UK first in Europe to authorise orforglipron for weight management and type 2 diabetes
UK first in Europe to authorise orforglipron for weight management and type 2 diabetes
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G-Cloud relaunches with biggest upgrade in its history
G-Cloud relaunches with biggest upgrade in its history
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Notice to improve: Nettleham Infant and Nursery School
Notice to improve: Nettleham Infant and Nursery School
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Minister visits Port of Tyne to support plastic pellet clean-up
Minister visits Port of Tyne to support plastic pellet clean-up
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Construction begins on Ł13m Skinningrove Flood Alleviation Scheme
Construction begins on £13m Skinningrove Flood Alleviation Scheme
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MHRA advises quarantine of medical devices supplied without appropriate conformity markings
MHRA advises quarantine of medical devices supplied without appropriate conformity markings
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Guidance: A guide for victims about the changes to prison release arrangements
Guidance: A guide for victims about the changes to prison release arrangements
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Guidance: Honorary King’s Counsel Awards: Recent Profiles
Guidance: Honorary King’s Counsel Awards: Recent Profiles
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Fair Work Agency delivery plan for 2026 to 2027
Fair Work Agency delivery plan for 2026 to 2027
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NIO: Spending over Ł25,000, June 2026
NIO: Spending over £25,000, June 2026
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NIO: GPC Spending over Ł500, June 2026
NIO: GPC Spending over £500, June 2026
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NIO Equality Six Monthly Update January to June 2026
NIO Equality Six Monthly Update January to June 2026
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Low Pay Commission Business Plan 2026/27
Low Pay Commission Business Plan 2026/27
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How we’re making workplace technology more sustainable

When we think about sustainable technology, we don’t just think about the devices sat on our desks in front of us. We think about the whole journey: the materials used to make it, the energy it uses, how...

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Gig goers urged to Stop! Think Fraud before buying tickets
Gig goers urged to Stop! Think Fraud before buying tickets
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UK appoints Alex Milward as new HMTC for North America and HM Consul General New York
UK appoints Alex Milward as new HMTC for North America and HM Consul General New York
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Applications now open for UK government's 2026-27 Chevening Scholarships
Applications now open for UK government's 2026-27 Chevening Scholarships
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Bradford second-hand car dealer ordered to repay Covid loan cash in full
Bradford second-hand car dealer ordered to repay Covid loan cash in full
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Student Loans Interest Rates and Repayment Threshold Announcement
Student Loans Interest Rates and Repayment Threshold Announcement
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MHCLG: spending over Ł25,000, May 2026
MHCLG: spending over £25,000, May 2026
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MHCLG: spending over Ł500, May 2026
MHCLG: spending over £500, May 2026
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Monitoring noise and vibration on the HS2 Phase One route (May 2026)
Monitoring noise and vibration on the HS2 Phase One route (May 2026)
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Monitoring air quality and dust on the HS2 Phase One route (May 2026)
Monitoring air quality and dust on the HS2 Phase One route (May 2026)
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Enforcement and sanctions policy updates on new water and waste enforcement powers
Enforcement and sanctions policy updates on new water and waste enforcement powers
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Fighting Fire with Nature: How Healthy Landscapes Reduce Wildfire Risk

By Ruth Waters, Regional Director for the North of England, Operations Directorate, Natural England

The UK is facing a growing wildfire crisis this year, with prolonged hot, dry weather fuelling...

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Airspace modernisation, air navigation directions and guidance
Airspace modernisation, air navigation directions and guidance
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09 August

PM starts roll out of ‘everyday fixes’ on the cost of living – ending rip-off discounts and subscription traps
PM starts roll out of ‘everyday fixes’ on the cost of living – ending rip-off discounts and subscription traps
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08 August

UK armed forces step up monitoring of increased Russian activity in UK waters
UK armed forces step up monitoring of increased Russian activity in UK waters
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07 August

"Scotland is powering Britain's future defence" says Defence Secretary on first visit to Rosyth Shipyard and forces housing
"Scotland is powering Britain's future defence" says Defence Secretary on first visit to Rosyth Shipyard and forces housing
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Taking medication this summer? What you need to know about sun and heat exposure
Taking medication this summer? What you need to know about sun and heat exposure
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More passengers across Yorkshire to benefit from digital pay-as-you-go
More passengers across Yorkshire to benefit from digital pay-as-you-go
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If the SIA uses the UK government's definition of anti-Muslim hostility
If the SIA uses the UK government's definition of anti-Muslim hostility
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FCDO Services spending over Ł500, May 2026
FCDO Services spending over £500, May 2026
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FCDO Services senior officials’ business expenses and hospitality, April to June 2026
FCDO Services senior officials’ business expenses and hospitality, April to June 2026
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