TGS


The Government Says...

it's now impossible to bury bad news.

13 April

50 million boost to defence innovation in South Yorkshire with new Defence Growth Deal
50 million boost to defence innovation in South Yorkshire with new Defence Growth Deal
Read more. (cached), Summary and Comments (0), First seen at 19:00, 13 April 2026
The UK supports EU-UN coordination in maintaining international peace and security: UK statement at the UN Security Council
The UK supports EU-UN coordination in maintaining international peace and security: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Read more. (cached), Summary and Comments (0), First seen at 19:00, 13 April 2026
Appointment of a new Independent Prevent Commissioner
Appointment of a new Independent Prevent Commissioner
Read more. (cached), Summary and Comments (0), First seen at 19:00, 13 April 2026
The Southport Inquiry: Phase 1 report
The Southport Inquiry: Phase 1 report
Read more. (cached), Summary and Comments (0), First seen at 19:00, 13 April 2026
YJB response to the publication of the Southport Inquiry report
YJB response to the publication of the Southport Inquiry report
Read more. (cached), Summary and Comments (0), First seen at 16:46, 13 April 2026
New school food standards: what parents need to know  
New school food standards: what parents need to know  
Read more. (cached), Summary and Comments (0), First seen at 16:33, 13 April 2026
The planning technology projects changing the planning system

New technology is reshaping how planning is delivered â€“ improving efficiency, transparency and outcomes for communities. 3 out of the 4 finalists in this year’s Planning...

Read more. (cached), Summary and Comments (0), First seen at 16:33, 13 April 2026
The Ports of Fleetwood and Silloth (Transfer of Undertaking) Harbour Revision Order
The Ports of Fleetwood and Silloth (Transfer of Undertaking) Harbour Revision Order
Read more. (cached), Summary and Comments (0), First seen at 16:31, 13 April 2026
Request for email addresses of senior SIA staff
Request for email addresses of senior SIA staff
Read more. (cached), Summary and Comments (0), First seen at 16:31, 13 April 2026
Why the SIA reduced its timeframes for notifying of changes
Why the SIA reduced its timeframes for notifying of changes
Read more. (cached), Summary and Comments (0), First seen at 16:31, 13 April 2026
Information about the security staff at a specific location
Information about the security staff at a specific location
Read more. (cached), Summary and Comments (0), First seen at 16:31, 13 April 2026
Unlocking the National Soil Map: free and unrestricted access to England and Wales’s most comprehensive soil data
Aerial view of tidal mud flats running through Essex. Credit: Getty Images.

"Despite all our accomplishments, we owe our existence to a six-inch layer of topsoil and the fact that it rains" 

<...
Read more. (cached), Summary and Comments (0), First seen at 16:30, 13 April 2026
Decade of transformation: Environment Agency marks £10 million milestone in fisheries restoration
Decade of transformation: Environment Agency marks &pound;10 million milestone in fisheries restoration
Read more. (cached), Summary and Comments (0), First seen at 15:16, 13 April 2026
MHRA and eBay working in partnership to safeguard public health
MHRA and eBay working in partnership to safeguard public health
Read more. (cached), Summary and Comments (0), First seen at 15:16, 13 April 2026
£132 million UK Government investment open to the fishing and seafood industries and coastal communities across England
&pound;132 million UK Government investment open to the fishing and seafood industries and coastal communities across England
Read more. (cached), Summary and Comments (0), First seen at 15:16, 13 April 2026
£30 million funding boost to help the next generation of games developers take their ideas to the next level
&pound;30 million funding boost to help the next generation of games developers take their ideas to the next level
Read more. (cached), Summary and Comments (0), First seen at 15:16, 13 April 2026
UN Human Rights Council 61: UK Statement on Human Rights Defenders
UN Human Rights Council 61: UK Statement on Human Rights Defenders
Read more. (cached), Summary and Comments (0), First seen at 15:16, 13 April 2026
Official Statistics: Knife and Offensive Weapon Sentencing Statistics: October to December 2025
Official Statistics: Knife and Offensive Weapon Sentencing Statistics: October to December 2025
Read more. (cached), Summary and Comments (0), First seen at 15:10, 13 April 2026
Accredited official statistics: First time entrants (FTE) and Offender Histories: 2025
Accredited official statistics: First time entrants (FTE) and Offender Histories: 2025
Read more. (cached), Summary and Comments (0), First seen at 15:10, 13 April 2026
Get to an answer

The Customer Experience and Design (CX&D) team have created a new pattern called 'Get to an answer'. It makes it easy for user-centred design teams ...

Read more. (cached), Summary and Comments (0), First seen at 15:09, 13 April 2026
UK Atomic Energy Authority register of interests
UK Atomic Energy Authority register of interests
Read more. (cached), Summary and Comments (0), First seen at 14:34, 13 April 2026
UK–China: climate change cooperation
UK–China: climate change cooperation
Read more. (cached), Summary and Comments (0), First seen at 14:34, 13 April 2026
School Food Standards: updating the legislative framework
School Food Standards: updating the legislative framework
Read more. (cached), Summary and Comments (0), First seen at 14:34, 13 April 2026
Our place to give: a plan for growing place-based philanthropy
Our place to give: a plan for growing place-based philanthropy
Read more. (cached), Summary and Comments (0), First seen at 14:33, 13 April 2026
The Universal Credit, Personal Independence Payment and Employment and Support Allowance (Amendment) Regulations 2026: unnumbered act paper
The Universal Credit, Personal Independence Payment and Employment and Support Allowance (Amendment) Regulations 2026: unnumbered act paper
Read more. (cached), Summary and Comments (0), First seen at 14:33, 13 April 2026
Framework agreement between DHSC and NHS Resolution: 2026 to 2029
Framework agreement between DHSC and NHS Resolution: 2026 to 2029
Read more. (cached), Summary and Comments (0), First seen at 14:33, 13 April 2026
New Nature Investment Standards: A practical guide to assurance 
Natterjack toad. Credit: Natural England/Peter Roworth 

In simple terms, a nature credit represents a unit of environmental improvement; like carbon storage from tree planting or increased biodiversity from...

Read more. (cached), Summary and Comments (0), First seen at 14:31, 13 April 2026
The information gateway: enabling secure sharing of information held by public authorities with trusted digital verification services
Through the information gateway, registered digital verification service (DVS) providers can ask for information directly from public authorities.

Section 45 of the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 contains...

Read more. (cached), Summary and Comments (0), First seen at 14:31, 13 April 2026
Letter to the BMA resident doctors committee
Letter to the BMA resident doctors committee
Read more. (cached), Summary and Comments (0), First seen at 11:47, 13 April 2026
NAD Group fully established as Deputy NAD Andy Start retires
NAD Group fully established as Deputy NAD Andy Start retires
Read more. (cached), Summary and Comments (0), First seen at 11:47, 13 April 2026
‘Strong economic returns’ from Maritime and Coastguard Agency seafarer training support, finds independent report
‘Strong economic returns’ from Maritime and Coastguard Agency seafarer training support, finds independent report
Read more. (cached), Summary and Comments (0), First seen at 10:52, 13 April 2026
Guidance: Offender management: psychology risk assessment reports
Guidance: Offender management: psychology risk assessment reports
Read more. (cached), Summary and Comments (0), First seen at 10:50, 13 April 2026
Opening doors: How representation shapes opportunity

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 from underrepresented...

Read more. (cached), Summary and Comments (0), First seen at 10:46, 13 April 2026
A call to serve: How community shaped my path into teaching

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 from underrepresented...

Read more. (cached), Summary and Comments (0), First seen at 10:46, 13 April 2026
Report 04/2026: Derailment at Denbigh Hall South Junction
Report 04/2026: Derailment at Denbigh Hall South Junction
Read more. (cached), Summary and Comments (0), First seen at 10:33, 13 April 2026
Health Secretary statement on end of BMA Resident Doctor strikes
Health Secretary statement on end of BMA Resident Doctor strikes
Read more. (cached), Summary and Comments (0), First seen at 10:13, 13 April 2026
Great British Energy - Nuclear and Rolls-Royce SMR sign contract
Great British Energy - Nuclear and Rolls-Royce SMR sign contract
Read more. (cached), Summary and Comments (0), First seen at 10:13, 13 April 2026
Free travel and new routes: government’s bus revolution hits another gear
Free travel and new routes: government’s bus revolution hits another gear
Read more. (cached), Summary and Comments (0), First seen at 10:13, 13 April 2026
Report 04/2026: Derailment at Denbigh Hall South Junction
Report 04/2026: Derailment at Denbigh Hall South Junction
Read more. (cached), Summary and Comments (0), First seen at 10:12, 13 April 2026
Criminal Procedure Rules 2025 and Criminal Practice Directions 2023
Criminal Procedure Rules 2025 and Criminal Practice Directions 2023
Read more. (cached), Summary and Comments (0), First seen at 10:03, 13 April 2026
Updating the minimum emission standard for new road vehicles
Updating the minimum emission standard for new road vehicles
Read more. (cached), Summary and Comments (0), First seen at 09:37, 13 April 2026
Government to unlock philanthropic investment into England's most disadvantaged communities
Government to unlock philanthropic investment into England's most disadvantaged communities
Read more. (cached), Summary and Comments (0), First seen at 02:54, 13 April 2026
Unpaid carers impacted by unclear guidance to have debts cancelled
Unpaid carers impacted by unclear guidance to have debts cancelled
Read more. (cached), Summary and Comments (0), First seen at 02:53, 13 April 2026
Our place to give: a roadmap towards growing place-based philanthropy
Our place to give: a roadmap towards growing place-based philanthropy
Read more. (cached), Summary and Comments (0), First seen at 02:32, 13 April 2026

12 April

Government scraps high-sugar food from school menus  
Government scraps high-sugar food from school menus  
Read more. (cached), Summary and Comments (0), First seen at 22:45, 12 April 2026
PM call with President Macron of France: 12 April 2026
PM call with President Macron of France: 12 April 2026
Read more. (cached), Summary and Comments (0), First seen at 21:44, 12 April 2026
The AAIB has sent a team to Manchester
The AAIB has sent a team to Manchester
Read more. (cached), Summary and Comments (0), First seen at 20:44, 12 April 2026
Letter to BMA Resident Doctors Committee
Letter to BMA Resident Doctors Committee
Read more. (cached), Summary and Comments (0), First seen at 14:56, 12 April 2026
PM call with the Sultan of Oman: 12 April 2026
PM call with the Sultan of Oman: 12 April 2026
Read more. (cached), Summary and Comments (0), First seen at 10:48, 12 April 2026
NHS experts deployed to tackle corridor care
NHS experts deployed to tackle corridor care
Read more. (cached), Summary and Comments (0), First seen at 01:13, 12 April 2026
Iconic golden eagles to make comeback in England
Iconic golden eagles to make comeback in England
Read more. (cached), Summary and Comments (0), First seen at 01:11, 12 April 2026

11 April

Minister for Armed Forces speech at the London Defence Conference
Minister for Armed Forces speech at the London Defence Conference
Read more. (cached), Summary and Comments (0), First seen at 18:45, 11 April 2026
Space Worms! UK scientists launch microscopic crew into orbit to support future Moon missions
Space Worms! UK scientists launch microscopic crew into orbit to support future Moon missions
Read more. (cached), Summary and Comments (0), First seen at 15:16, 11 April 2026
First-tier Property, Regional Surveyors pre-application seminar

The Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC) (external link) will be launching a selection exercise in May to recruit Regional Surveyors of the First-tier Tribunal Property Chamber.

The seminar <...
Read more. (cached), Summary and Comments (0), First seen at 15:13, 11 April 2026
Upper Tribunal Tax and Chancery: Deputy Judges pre-application seminar

The Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC) (external link) will be launching a selection exercise in July to recruit five Upper Tribunal Tax and Chancery Deputy Judges.

The seminar

The  Read more. (cached), Summary and Comments (0), First seen at 15:10, 11 April 2026

10 April

PM meeting with the Amir of Qatar, His Highness Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani and Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed Bin Abdulrahman of Qatar: 10 April 2026
PM meeting with the Amir of Qatar, His Highness Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani and Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed Bin Abdulrahman of Qatar: 10 April 2026
Read more. (cached), Summary and Comments (0), First seen at 20:46, 10 April 2026
PM call with Prime Minister Sharif of Pakistan: 10 April 2026
PM call with Prime Minister Sharif of Pakistan: 10 April 2026
Read more. (cached), Summary and Comments (0), First seen at 20:44, 10 April 2026
Enforcement appeal submission changes coming soon
Enforcement appeal submission changes coming soon
Read more. (cached), Summary and Comments (0), First seen at 17:37, 10 April 2026
PM meeting with the Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Bin Hamad Al Thani and Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed Bin Abdulrahman of Qatar: 10 April 2026
PM meeting with the Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Bin Hamad Al Thani and Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed Bin Abdulrahman of Qatar: 10 April 2026
Read more. (cached), Summary and Comments (0), First seen at 17:36, 10 April 2026
MHRA approves olezarsen (Tryngolza) for the treatment of familial chylomicronemia syndrome
MHRA approves olezarsen (Tryngolza) for the treatment of familial chylomicronemia syndrome
Read more. (cached), Summary and Comments (0), First seen at 17:35, 10 April 2026
United Utilities guilty plea to action that led to fish deaths
United Utilities guilty plea to action that led to fish deaths
Read more. (cached), Summary and Comments (0), First seen at 17:33, 10 April 2026
Access Consortium Promise Pilot Pathway
Access Consortium Promise Pilot Pathway
Read more. (cached), Summary and Comments (0), First seen at 17:32, 10 April 2026
Letter from the Security Minister to the Interim Independent Prevent Commissioner
Letter from the Security Minister to the Interim Independent Prevent Commissioner
Read more. (cached), Summary and Comments (0), First seen at 17:29, 10 April 2026
DESNZ major projects: appointment letters for Senior Responsible Owners (SROs)
DESNZ major projects: appointment letters for Senior Responsible Owners (SROs)
Read more. (cached), Summary and Comments (0), First seen at 16:35, 10 April 2026
SIA close protection licences granted over a 5-year period
SIA close protection licences granted over a 5-year period
Read more. (cached), Summary and Comments (0), First seen at 16:34, 10 April 2026
SIA licensing of foreign nationals over the past 20 years
SIA licensing of foreign nationals over the past 20 years
Read more. (cached), Summary and Comments (0), First seen at 16:31, 10 April 2026
Number of SIA licence holders who are Irish Travellers
Number of SIA licence holders who are Irish Travellers
Read more. (cached), Summary and Comments (0), First seen at 16:31, 10 April 2026
CNPA Board minutes - January 2025
CNPA Board minutes - January 2025
Read more. (cached), Summary and Comments (0), First seen at 16:31, 10 April 2026
CNPA Board minutes - March 2025
CNPA Board minutes - March 2025
Read more. (cached), Summary and Comments (0), First seen at 16:31, 10 April 2026
CNPA Board minutes - September 2025
CNPA Board minutes - September 2025
Read more. (cached), Summary and Comments (0), First seen at 16:31, 10 April 2026
His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant Certificates of Merit awards 2027 to 2028
His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant Certificates of Merit awards 2027 to 2028
Read more. (cached), Summary and Comments (0), First seen at 15:08, 10 April 2026
New funding to expand specialist patrols
New funding to expand specialist patrols
Read more. (cached), Summary and Comments (0), First seen at 15:07, 10 April 2026
Enforcement appeal changes coming soon
Enforcement appeal changes coming soon
Read more. (cached), Summary and Comments (0), First seen at 15:05, 10 April 2026
Implementing the Renters' Rights Act: Social Housing
Implementing the Renters' Rights Act: Social Housing
Read more. (cached), Summary and Comments (0), First seen at 14:38, 10 April 2026
UKEF secures £128 million submarine rescue deals with Indonesia, boosting British industry
UKEF secures &pound;128 million submarine rescue deals with Indonesia, boosting British industry
Read more. (cached), Summary and Comments (0), First seen at 12:03, 10 April 2026
New laws to crackdown on harmful pornography
New laws to crackdown on harmful pornography
Read more. (cached), Summary and Comments (0), First seen at 12:01, 10 April 2026
Developing climate-related health insights

Climate‑related changes can shape the long‑term health of the population, and this in turn affects many areas of public sector planning.

The Government Actuary’s Department (GAD) supports this work...

Read more. (cached), Summary and Comments (0), First seen at 12:00, 10 April 2026
Vacancy: Inspector of Air Accidents (Engineering) – closing 3 May 2026
Vacancy: Inspector of Air Accidents (Engineering) – closing 3 May 2026
Read more. (cached), Summary and Comments (0), First seen at 10:47, 10 April 2026
Commissioner's end of tenure letter
Commissioner's end of tenure letter
Read more. (cached), Summary and Comments (0), First seen at 10:19, 10 April 2026
UK start-up to supply interceptor missiles to UK military and Gulf partners
UK start-up to supply interceptor missiles to UK military and Gulf partners
Read more. (cached), Summary and Comments (0), First seen at 10:17, 10 April 2026
Two new appointments to UK Sea Fish Industry Authority Board 
Two new appointments to UK Sea Fish Industry Authority Board 
Read more. (cached), Summary and Comments (0), First seen at 10:15, 10 April 2026
Anniversary Statement: Bristell NG5 Speed Wing, G-CMSM
Anniversary Statement: Bristell NG5 Speed Wing, G-CMSM
Read more. (cached), Summary and Comments (0), First seen at 10:14, 10 April 2026
Reflections on the Nature Restoration Fund Business Readiness Forum  

In this blog we look back on the first Nature Restoration Fund (NRF) Business Readiness Forum, held to help developers, planners and environmental stakeholders understand how the new fund will work in practice...

Read more. (cached), Summary and Comments (0), First seen at 10:00, 10 April 2026
15 minutes from nature: how we're measuring England's access to green and blue space
Aerial view of River Dee in Chester at dusk including Queens Park Bridge and The Old Dee Bridge, Cheshire, England, UK. Credit: Getty Images.

In March 2026, we published the new Access...

Read more. (cached), Summary and Comments (0), First seen at 09:32, 10 April 2026
Local museums receive £4 million to improve accessibility to arts and culture
Local museums receive &pound;4 million to improve accessibility to arts and culture
Read more. (cached), Summary and Comments (0), First seen at 02:53, 10 April 2026
UK considers ban on owning signal jamming devices used by car thieves and shoplifters
UK considers ban on owning signal jamming devices used by car thieves and shoplifters
Read more. (cached), Summary and Comments (0), First seen at 02:53, 10 April 2026
Possession of radiofrequency jammers and the relevant legal framework
Possession of radiofrequency jammers and the relevant legal framework
Read more. (cached), Summary and Comments (0), First seen at 02:33, 10 April 2026

09 April

PM meeting with King and Prime Minister of Bahrain: 9 April 2026
PM meeting with King and Prime Minister of Bahrain: 9 April 2026
Read more. (cached), Summary and Comments (0), First seen at 23:45, 9 April 2026
PM meeting with President of the UAE: 9 April 2026
PM meeting with President of the UAE: 9 April 2026
Read more. (cached), Summary and Comments (0), First seen at 23:44, 9 April 2026
Foreign Secretary Mansion House address to City of London 2026
Foreign Secretary Mansion House address to City of London 2026
Read more. (cached), Summary and Comments (0), First seen at 23:44, 9 April 2026
Threatened species set for major funding boost
Threatened species set for major funding boost
Read more. (cached), Summary and Comments (0), First seen at 22:45, 9 April 2026
PM call with President Trump of the United States: 9 April 2026
PM call with President Trump of the United States: 9 April 2026
Read more. (cached), Summary and Comments (0), First seen at 21:44, 9 April 2026
Government Chemist Conference: 23-24 June 2026- registration open
Government Chemist Conference: 23-24 June 2026- registration open
Read more. (cached), Summary and Comments (0), First seen at 18:52, 9 April 2026
Business Secretary champions flagship investment in UK’s largest gigafactory
Business Secretary champions flagship investment in UK’s largest gigafactory
Read more. (cached), Summary and Comments (0), First seen at 18:51, 9 April 2026
We continue to call on Kosovo and Serbia to resolve outstanding disagreements through the EU-facilitated Dialogue: UK statement at the UN Security Council
We continue to call on Kosovo and Serbia to resolve outstanding disagreements through the EU-facilitated Dialogue: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Read more. (cached), Summary and Comments (0), First seen at 18:50, 9 April 2026
Business appointment rules 2025/26
Business appointment rules 2025/26
Read more. (cached), Summary and Comments (0), First seen at 18:33, 9 April 2026
Industrial Strategy quarterly update: January to March 2026
Industrial Strategy quarterly update: January to March 2026
Read more. (cached), Summary and Comments (0), First seen at 18:31, 9 April 2026
Expanding OTSI’s Licensing Remit 

The Office of Trade Sanctions Implementation (OTSI) will soon be expanding its licensing role. From Monday 27 April, OTSI will become responsible for licensing sanctioned...

Read more. (cached), Summary and Comments (0), First seen at 18:30, 9 April 2026
Knife crime hotspots to see surge in police operations
Knife crime hotspots to see surge in police operations
Read more. (cached), Summary and Comments (0), First seen at 16:54, 9 April 2026
Schools in knife crime hotspots to get targeted support
Schools in knife crime hotspots to get targeted support
Read more. (cached), Summary and Comments (0), First seen at 16:54, 9 April 2026