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24 June

Speech on the 10th anniversary of the United Kingdom's EU membership referendum
Speech on the 10th anniversary of the United Kingdom's EU membership referendum
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New plan to make English farming profitable, productive, sustainable and resilient
New plan to make English farming profitable, productive, sustainable and resilient
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Milford Dam upgrades completed to boost flood protection
Milford Dam upgrades completed to boost flood protection
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Foreign Secretary announces support for Gaza with new child medical evacuations and assistance to Palestinians going to top UK universities
Foreign Secretary announces support for Gaza with new child medical evacuations and assistance to Palestinians going to top UK universities
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Our response to Ockenden Maternity review
We have responded to findings of the Ockendon Maternity review. The review has found ‘bullying’ culture and ‘cruel’, dismissive attitude to women, which contributed to avoidable deaths.
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Reducing requisitions: building a culture of excellence at Attwells

Avoidable requisitions add extra work for conveyancers, slow down the registration process and can affect the experience clients receive. HM Land Registry’s avoidable requisition dataset, training and guidance...

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The ILAP and the Aligned Pathway – What’s the difference?

The Innovative Licensing and Access Pathway (ILAP) and the MHRA-NICE Aligned Pathway both support earlier patient access to safe and effective medicines but they serve different purposes and are...

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New £53 million investment for farming innovation

 We're pleased to share that the Farming Innovation Programme (FIP),will receive an additional £53 million investment this year.

This means that those trialling new technologies...

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Our response to the Farming Profitability Review

Alongside the Farming Roadmap 2050: Growing England's Future, we have published our response to the Farming Profitability Review (FPR), an independent review led by farmer and former NFU President...

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The Farming Roadmap

Today we published Farming Roadmap 2050: Growing England's Future.

The Farming Roadmap brings the government's long-term strategies, reforms and commitments for farming together in one place...

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New buyer's charter created for private security industry
New buyer's charter created for private security industry
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Social Media and Digital Advertising - FOI2024/17274 and FOI2026/12948
Social Media and Digital Advertising - FOI2024/17274 and FOI2026/12948
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Government response to the Farming Profitability Review
Government response to the Farming Profitability Review
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Farming Roadmap 2050
Farming Roadmap 2050
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Collision between two passenger trains near Elstow
Collision between two passenger trains near Elstow
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DfE Update 24 June 2026
DfE Update 24 June 2026
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Landings Enriched Approach for Positional FISHeries data (LEAPFISH): 2024 publication pre-announcement
Landings Enriched Approach for Positional FISHeries data (LEAPFISH): 2024 publication pre-announcement
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Martha's Rule extended to all maternity services
Martha's Rule extended to all maternity services
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UK SMR programme at Wylfa hitting target for British contracts
UK SMR programme at Wylfa hitting target for British contracts
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Government has secured £100 billion of clean energy investment
Government has secured £100 billion of clean energy investment
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Domestic abuse specialists embedded in 12 more 999 control rooms
Domestic abuse specialists embedded in 12 more 999 control rooms
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Works begin at site of cutting-edge Civil Service campus
Works begin at site of cutting-edge Civil Service campus
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Click, buy, harm: The growing threat of invasive species online

In a world where you can order pretty much anything online, it is no wonder that our team comes across around 70 listings for banned invasive species every few months! This Invasive Species Week, I wanted...

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UN Human Rights Council 62: Joint Statement for the Annual Discussion on Women's Rights
UN Human Rights Council 62: Joint Statement for the Annual Discussion on Women's Rights
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Wales’s foreign investment win boosts economy and jobs market
Wales’s foreign investment win boosts economy and jobs market
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Russia’s violations of international humanitarian law in Ukraine are extensive and well-documented: UK statement to the OSCE
Russia’s violations of international humanitarian law in Ukraine are extensive and well-documented: UK statement to the OSCE
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New ICAI work plan to examine UK’s changing development priorities

The Independent Commission for Aid Impact (ICAI) will review the UK’s £7.3 billion development finance institution, look at expertise-based programmes, and assess how the government measures impact, ...

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How Shaw Education Trust built a compliant, trust-wide supply model - and how yours could too

This is the second post in a three-part series. In our first post, we described the supply staffing challenges Shaw Education Trust (SET) faced and why acting early was essential. Here, we explain how they...

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Renters’ Rights Act: how content design and policy collaborated to deliver the guidance

The Renters’ Rights Act changed the law for 11 million tenants who live in private properties in England and the 2.3 million landlords who rent them out.

These were the biggest changes to...

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More oil and gas workers to be supported into jobs
More oil and gas workers to be supported into jobs
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Accredited official statistics: Legal aid statistics quarterly: January to March 2026
Accredited official statistics: Legal aid statistics quarterly: January to March 2026
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My first 100 days as Chief Scientific Adviser at the Food Standards Agency

Cymraeg

When I joined the Food Standards Agency (FSA) as Chief Scientific Adviser, I knew I was stepping into an organisation where science sits at the heart of everything we do. Now, approaching...

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UK Export Finance Public Sector Equality Duty Compliance: 2025-26
UK Export Finance Public Sector Equality Duty Compliance: 2025-26
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Publication of new Media Green Paper (Baroness Twycross)

I am repeating the following Written Ministerial Statement made today in the other place by my Right Honourable Friend the Minister for Creative Industries, Media and Arts, Ian Murray MP.

The government...

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The UK’s Approach to Deforestation Regulations (Baroness Hayman of Ullock)

My Rt. Hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Emma Reynolds MP) has made the following statement.

The UK has a leading role to play in supporting global efforts to tackle...

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Correction of Written Parliamentary Question (Baroness Hayman of Ullock)

It has been brought to my attention that a written answer given to Lord McNicol of West Kilbride contained an incorrect answer which was intended to answer a different question.

The reply to written Parliamentary...

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Tax Update 2026: simplification, modernisation and fairness (Dan Tomlinson, Member, Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee)

Today the government sets out further reforms to simplify and modernise the tax and customs system, building on the commitment first made in the HMRC Transformation Roadmap published in July 2025 and confirmed...

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Government Response to the Covid Counter Fraud Commissioner’s Independent Review (Rachel Reeves)

I am pleased to inform the House that the government’s Response to the Final Report of the Covid Counter Fraud Commissioner, CP 1596, has been laid in Parliament today.

On the 9th of December 2025...

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State Threat Prevention and Investigation Measures: 20 March 2026 to 19 June 2026 (Angela Eagle)

Section 55(1) of the National Security Act 2023 (the 2023 Act) requires the Secretary of State to report to Parliament as soon as reasonably practicable after the end of every relevant three-month period on the...

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Extension of the UK-St Helena BIOT Migrants Memorandum of Understanding to April 2028 (Stephen Doughty, Member, Commonwealth Parliamentary Association and International Committee of the Red Cross (Status) Bill [HL])

On 21 October 2024, I spoke to the House confirming that on 15 October 2024, a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) had been reached with the Government of St Helena so that any new migrants arriving on the ...

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The UK’s Approach to Deforestation Regulations (Emma Reynolds)

The UK has a leading role to play in supporting global efforts to tackle deforestation. Implementing an updated regime across the UK is critical to strengthen environmental protections, grow trade in sustainably...

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Publication of new Media Green Paper (Ian Murray)

The government has today published a Green Paper that sets out a new strategic direction for the Government’s media policy.

At its best, our media provides the basis of a cohesive country and a healthy...

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Procedure guide for new local plan system published
Procedure guide for new local plan system published
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Construction starts on new facilities for Royal Engineers relocating to Catterick
Construction starts on new facilities for Royal Engineers relocating to Catterick
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Four landlords get C1 consumer grade from RSH
Four landlords get C1 consumer grade from RSH
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Accredited official statistics: Family court statistics quarterly: April to June 2026
Accredited official statistics: Family court statistics quarterly: April to June 2026
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Accredited official statistics: Family court statistics quarterly: July to September 2026
Accredited official statistics: Family court statistics quarterly: July to September 2026
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Accredited official statistics: Family court statistics quarterly: October to December 2026
Accredited official statistics: Family court statistics quarterly: October to December 2026
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Accredited official statistics: Family court statistics quarterly: January to March 2027
Accredited official statistics: Family court statistics quarterly: January to March 2027
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Grey squirrels: managing an invasive species to support woodlands and our native red squirrels

Baroness Hayman of Ullock, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Minister for Biosecurity, Borders and Animals) discusses the significant impact invasive grey squirrels have on our woodlands and native red...

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Making every customer call count through more joined-up data

Hi, I’m Kieran, a Programme Delivery Manager in Defra’s Digital, Data, Technology and Security (DDTS) function. I’ve been working primarily in the Farming Delivery Group over the last two years, supporting...

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Introducting Ask DBT: Our new AI tool for making sense of the intranet
Photo taken by Thirdman Andy Revell

I am a Product Manager in the Employee Experience team at the Department for Business and Trade (DBT). My portfolio helps DBT colleagues to work efficiently, be ...

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Tribunals in 2026: progress, partnerships and plans for the future

[English] - [Cymraeg]

Tracy Parker-Priest reflects on a year of significant change across tribunals, from increased digital uptake to implementing new policy change. She shares what'...

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Understanding ACS improvement needs
Understanding ACS improvement needs
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Understanding the passport route to ACS approval
Understanding the passport route to ACS approval
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Packaging waste data reported by reprocessors and exporters
Packaging waste data reported by reprocessors and exporters
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Law Enforcement Data Service data protection impact assessment 2026
Law Enforcement Data Service data protection impact assessment 2026
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Driving bans for those who refuse to repay benefit debts as new DWP powers come into force 
Driving bans for those who refuse to repay benefit debts as new DWP powers come into force 
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Faster electrification would cut UK household bills, say climate advisers

The Climate Change Committee (CCC) has today published its annual assessment of the government’s progress in reducing emissions. It warns that households are facing higher energy...

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23 June

The UK is proud to have contributed to the significant progress the world has made in tackling HIV over the past decades: UK Statement at the UN General Assembly
The UK is proud to have contributed to the significant progress the world has made in tackling HIV over the past decades: UK Statement at the UN General Assembly
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The UK welcomes continued progress on peace and security in the Central African Republic: UK statement at the UN Security Council
The UK welcomes continued progress on peace and security in the Central African Republic: UK statement at the UN Security Council
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Defence Secretary’s Dan Jarvis MBE MP speech at the RUSI Land Warfare Conference
Defence Secretary’s Dan Jarvis MBE MP speech at the RUSI Land Warfare Conference
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SIA approved contractors sub-contracting dog handling services
SIA approved contractors sub-contracting dog handling services
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SIA approved contractors and pay deductions
SIA approved contractors and pay deductions
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Council for Science and Technology: meeting minutes, March 2026
Council for Science and Technology: meeting minutes, March 2026
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Carbon budget and growth delivery plan
Carbon budget and growth delivery plan
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UK and allies demand Rapid Support Forces halt imminent assault in Sudan's El Obeid
UK and allies demand Rapid Support Forces halt imminent assault in Sudan's El Obeid
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Accountability for attacks against United Nations personnel serving in peacekeeping operations is essential: UK explanation of vote at the UN Security Council
Accountability for attacks against United Nations personnel serving in peacekeeping operations is essential: UK explanation of vote at the UN Security Council
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Achieving our objectives; Supporting our stakeholders: OFAC-OFSI Enhanced Partnership Exchange 2026

Sanctions are among the most powerful tools available to the U.S. and UK governments in advancing our respective foreign policy and national security interests. In January 2026, as part of the continuing ...

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NIL response to FOI on child sexual exploitation
NIL response to FOI on child sexual exploitation
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Response to FOI about bonus payments to CNC employees
Response to FOI about bonus payments to CNC employees
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NIL response to FOI on firework related incidents
NIL response to FOI on firework related incidents
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Response to FOI on pest control spend
Response to FOI on pest control spend
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Response to FOI on first aid kits and respirators
Response to FOI on first aid kits and respirators
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NIL response to FOI on arrests by immigration status
NIL response to FOI on arrests by immigration status
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Nil response to FOI on domestic abuse deaths reported
Nil response to FOI on domestic abuse deaths reported
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Nil response to FOI on public engagement surveys
Nil response to FOI on public engagement surveys
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Nil response to FOI on officer victims of hate crime
Nil response to FOI on officer victims of hate crime
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Response to FOI on CNC's WAN contract
Response to FOI on CNC's WAN contract
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Response to FOI on CNC police officer and staff nationalities
Response to FOI on CNC police officer and staff nationalities
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Nil resp to FOI on crimes recorded at Christian places of worship
Nil resp to FOI on crimes recorded at Christian places of worship
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Nil response to FOI on CNC-delivered driver training
Nil response to FOI on CNC-delivered driver training
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Nil response to FOI on use of AI in digital policing
Nil response to FOI on use of AI in digital policing
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Nil response to FOI on reporting of OnlyFans offences
Nil response to FOI on reporting of OnlyFans offences
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Response to FOI on CNC water and waste water costs
Response to FOI on CNC water and waste water costs
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Response to FOI on CNC officers' disciplinaries and dismissals
Response to FOI on CNC officers' disciplinaries and dismissals
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Response to FOI on Project Servator deployment
Response to FOI on Project Servator deployment
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Chancellor Announces Jonathan Haskel as Preferred Chair of the Office for Budget Responsibility
Chancellor Announces Jonathan Haskel as Preferred Chair of the Office for Budget Responsibility
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Strengthening leading practice in animals in science: holding response
Strengthening leading practice in animals in science: holding response
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Government fraud squad hunts down Covid loan scams
Government fraud squad hunts down Covid loan scams
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Government backs high street with acceleration of cheap import reforms and crackdown on dodgy online sellers
Government backs high street with acceleration of cheap import reforms and crackdown on dodgy online sellers
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UK and allies Joint Statement on the situation in El Obeid
UK and allies Joint Statement on the situation in El Obeid
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Speech by the President of the King’s Bench Division – Without Fear or Favour: Judicial Independence, Past, Present and Future

Without Fear or Favour: Judicial Independence, Past, Present and FutureDame Victoria SharpPresident of the King’s Bench Division22 June 2026

Introduction

It is a great pleasure to be here...

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Amardeep’s story of resilience and ambition
Amardeep Panesar

Our education system is strongest when every teacher, leader and student can see themselves represented — and can thrive. This series shares the lived experiences of teachers and leaders ...

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A survey for the pig sector 

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ACS approval: Company Voluntary Arrangements
ACS approval: Company Voluntary Arrangements
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SIA approved contractors in Company Voluntary Arrangements
SIA approved contractors in Company Voluntary Arrangements
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Fiscal Events 2026 — factsheets 
Fiscal Events 2026 — factsheets 
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The response to an FOI on the CNC's gas and electricity usage
The response to an FOI on the CNC's gas and electricity usage
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The response to an FOI on the CNC's use of Microsoft Cloud
The response to an FOI on the CNC's use of Microsoft Cloud
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