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01 June

Whistleblowing to the SIA
Whistleblowing to the SIA
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What is West Nile virus and is it found in the UK?

West Nile virus (WNV) is a virus spread primarily through the bites of infected mosquitoes. It belongs to the same family of viruses as dengue, yellow fever and Japanese encephalitis...

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Open Book Review of Northern Ireland Executive Budget
Open Book Review of Northern Ireland Executive Budget
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CMA publishes new monitoring update on road fuel market
CMA publishes new monitoring update on road fuel market
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Boost for Britain’s air defence stockpiles in the Middle East with hundreds more UK-made missiles
Boost for Britain’s air defence stockpiles in the Middle East with hundreds more UK-made missiles
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Transfer of Govia Thameslink Railway’s services into public ownership
Transfer of Govia Thameslink Railway’s services into public ownership
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Drones take flight to help restore Peak District ravine woodlands
Drones take flight to help restore Peak District ravine woodlands
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UK Trade Secretary in New Delhi to progress next stage of trading relationship
UK Trade Secretary in New Delhi to progress next stage of trading relationship
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AI Policy: UK Founders Say Government Must Move Faster

Our latest Founders Pulse reveals strong optimism about AI’s potential, but some frustration with the pace of Government action.

AI is probably the biggest economic opportunity the UK has seen...

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New guidance to help businesses prepare for EU trade agreement 

In our previous post, Improving EU trade: what you need to know, we explained how the government is working towards a new sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) agreement with the European...

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How the quality of regulatory assessments compares across departments

Since the new Better Regulation Framework was introduced in 2023, the Regulatory Policy Committee (RPC) has scrutinised over 120 options assessments and impact assessments (OAs and IAs).

This...

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Coverage of the Social Housing Bill 

There is positive national coverage of the Social Housing Bill as it heads into its Second Reading in the House of Lords today. Much of the coverage leads with stronger protections ...

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DfE monthly workforce management information: 2026 to 2027
DfE monthly workforce management information: 2026 to 2027
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Update on the Government response to the Humble Address motion
Update on the Government response to the Humble Address motion
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Warning on oak processionary moth issued ahead of peak season
Warning on oak processionary moth issued ahead of peak season
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What is a trustee and how do you become one?

Volunteering can be incredibly rewarding, and there are many ways to give your time to a good cause. One of the most impactful ways to get involved is by becoming a charity trustee.

This...

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Ending the advertising and sponsorship of vaping and nicotine products from 1 June 2027 

The Tobacco and Vapes Act received Royal Assent on 29 April 2026. The Act ends the advertising and promotion of vaping and nicotine products, herbal smoking...

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Mining Remediation Authority FOI statistics January to March 2026
Mining Remediation Authority FOI statistics January to March 2026
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Grenfell Tower: community update June 2026
Grenfell Tower: community update June 2026
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Kate Dodsworth becomes Deputy Chief Executive
Kate Dodsworth becomes Deputy Chief Executive
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Landmark report sets out action to address key skills gaps
Landmark report sets out action to address key skills gaps
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Domestic abusers to be evicted under new landmark housing law
Domestic abusers to be evicted under new landmark housing law
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FOI release: COLLABORATER LIMITED
FOI release: COLLABORATER LIMITED
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FSA Gender Pay Gap 2025
FSA Gender Pay Gap 2025
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HMRC: spending over £25,000, April 2026
HMRC: spending over £25,000, April 2026
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New Support Hub launches for victims and survivors of terrorism
New Support Hub launches for victims and survivors of terrorism
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20,000 fewer A&E visits a year thanks to single patient record
20,000 fewer A&E visits a year thanks to single patient record
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Regional leaders to get more power over innovation funding to drive local jobs and growth
Regional leaders to get more power over innovation funding to drive local jobs and growth
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Guidance: HMPPS responsibility for access to health and social care policy framework
Guidance: HMPPS responsibility for access to health and social care policy framework
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31 May

GTR services transferred to public ownership
GTR services transferred to public ownership
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30 May

Former M&S Chief Executive hired to spearhead Government drive to help young people into work
Former M&S Chief Executive hired to spearhead Government drive to help young people into work
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Cutting-edge underwater tech for AUKUS forces to be developed through landmark partnership
Cutting-edge underwater tech for AUKUS forces to be developed through landmark partnership
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AUKUS Defence Ministerial Joint Statement: 30 May 2026
AUKUS Defence Ministerial Joint Statement: 30 May 2026
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29 May

Minutes of the DSMA Committee Meeting, Spring 2026

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Summary of the Secretary’s Report – Nov 25 – Apr 26

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G7 nations agree first-ever joint approach to protecting children online and drive safe AI growth that delivers for all
G7 nations agree first-ever joint approach to protecting children online and drive safe AI growth that delivers for all
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Plan to toughen protections for subsea internet cables: Liz Lloyd's speech at RUSI
Plan to toughen protections for subsea internet cables: Liz Lloyd's speech at RUSI
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Behind-the-Scenes: Evacuation from St Helena and Ascension 

When a serious infectious disease threat emerges anywhere in the world, the UK needs to be able to respond quickly. UKHSA plays a central role in that response, including through the...

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Major works commence at Great British Energy HQ
Major works commence at Great British Energy HQ
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Dear colleagues,On my first day in the Civil Service 25 years ago, my father said it was the proudest day of his life. He was not a civil servant himself (he was a university professor), but he understood...

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Growing Green: How England's Cities are Putting Nature at the Heart of Development

By Nicola Brown, Senior Officer, Green Infrastructure 

This blog explores the amazing green infrastructure work being done across the UK and Europe to ensure that our towns and cities are ...

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DHSC: workforce management information April 2026
DHSC: workforce management information April 2026
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Statement of Practice 1 (2001)
Statement of Practice 1 (2001)
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PM statement on Russian drone hit in Romania: 29 May 2026
PM statement on Russian drone hit in Romania: 29 May 2026
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Rilzabrutinib authorised to treat adults with immune thrombocytopenia when prior treatments have been insufficient 
Rilzabrutinib authorised to treat adults with immune thrombocytopenia when prior treatments have been insufficient 
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UK expertise supports Guatemala’s vision for modern and sustainable urban mobility
UK expertise supports Guatemala’s vision for modern and sustainable urban mobility
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Plan to toughen protections for subsea internet cables amid heightened Russian activity
Plan to toughen protections for subsea internet cables amid heightened Russian activity
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Notice to improve: Tenterden Schools Trust
Notice to improve: Tenterden Schools Trust
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Notice to improve: Orchard Learning Alliance
Notice to improve: Orchard Learning Alliance
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Two arrested during the MHRA’s largest ever seizure of unlicensed weight loss medicines 
Two arrested during the MHRA’s largest ever seizure of unlicensed weight loss medicines 
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CMA: prompt payment data, January to March 2026
CMA: prompt payment data, January to March 2026
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CMA: prompt payment data, October to December 2025
CMA: prompt payment data, October to December 2025
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CMA: workforce management information April 2026
CMA: workforce management information April 2026
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SCS secondary paid employment details 2025 to 2026
SCS secondary paid employment details 2025 to 2026
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Millions to benefit from Sci Tech deal between UK and France
Millions to benefit from Sci Tech deal between UK and France
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Employment lifeline for young people across the country as Government offers 300,000 new work experience and training placements
Employment lifeline for young people across the country as Government offers 300,000 new work experience and training placements
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Planning Inspectorate welcomes appointment of new board Chair
Planning Inspectorate welcomes appointment of new board Chair
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International Internal Audit Awareness Month

As we approach the end of this annual worldwide celebration of the Internal Audit profession, Debbie Moorhouse reflects on GIAA’s role – and her own - in the wider, global community …

The Government...

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Number of active SIA licences in 2 sectors each year since 2011
Number of active SIA licences in 2 sectors each year since 2011
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CMA Growth and Investment Council meeting notes: 28 April 2026
CMA Growth and Investment Council meeting notes: 28 April 2026
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Pubs Code Adjudicator (PCA) Levy Methodology for 2024-25
Pubs Code Adjudicator (PCA) Levy Methodology for 2024-25
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New Chair appointed to the Planning Inspectorate Board
New Chair appointed to the Planning Inspectorate Board
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2026 Bluefin tuna commercial fishery
2026 Bluefin tuna commercial fishery
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'More in Common’ campaign kicks off in Kampala ahead of Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games
'More in Common’ campaign kicks off in Kampala ahead of Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games
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Putting the consumer at the heart of regulation – a reflection on six years’ efforts

It was my pleasure and privilege to serve on the Legal Services Consumer Panel since 2019 and our last Panel meeting, my final meeting shared with two brilliant colleagues departing the same day, was a time to...

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Volunteer, Magistrate, Inspiration: Carol's Story

For Volunteers' Week 2026, we're hearing from Carol, a magistrate for over 22 years and a true testament to what volunteering means. After losing most of her sight in 2012, Carol could have stepped away. Instead...

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£340m pharmacy boost brings faster care to your high street
£340m pharmacy boost brings faster care to your high street
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28 May

Russia’s war is failing, so Moscow is resorting to escalation and intimidation: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Russia’s war is failing, so Moscow is resorting to escalation and intimidation: UK statement at the UN Security Council
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Councils to be prevented from making risky investments
Councils to be prevented from making risky investments
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Care leavers and ex offenders in the West Midlands helped into jobs through new partnership between government and leading businesses
Care leavers and ex offenders in the West Midlands helped into jobs through new partnership between government and leading businesses
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Veterinary Medicines Digital Service update: New digital variation application process
Veterinary Medicines Digital Service update: New digital variation application process
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Flagship APHA facility marks 50 years of wildlife science
Flagship APHA facility marks 50 years of wildlife science
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His Majesty the King visits APHA grey squirrel contraceptive work
His Majesty the King visits APHA grey squirrel contraceptive work
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Digital waste tracking: where we've been, what we've built, and why the market is our primary user

Naveed Parvez reflects on the reaching of a significant milestone in digital waste tracking.

The moment

Last month we launched the public beta for digital waste tracking. Anyone who operates...

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Nature and Growth - Reflections from UKREiiF

By Marian Spain, CEO of Natural England

In this blog, our Chief Executive Marian Spain reflects on her recent attendance at the UK Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum and discusses ...

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Office for Environmental Protection framework document
Office for Environmental Protection framework document
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DfE spend control data: January to March 2026
DfE spend control data: January to March 2026
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DfE spend control data: October to December 2025
DfE spend control data: October to December 2025
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Data on responses to correspondence from MPs and peers, 2025
Data on responses to correspondence from MPs and peers, 2025
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Government Art Collection (GAC) artworks installed and deinstalled from government buildings
Government Art Collection (GAC) artworks installed and deinstalled from government buildings
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Register of Ministers’ Gifts and Hospitality: April 2026
Register of Ministers’ Gifts and Hospitality: April 2026
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Great British Railways licence and the accountability framework
Great British Railways licence and the accountability framework
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Consultation opens on Drax Power permit draft decision
Consultation opens on Drax Power permit draft decision
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Report of the Head of OSCE Mission in Kosovo: UK statement, May 2026
Report of the Head of OSCE Mission in Kosovo: UK statement, May 2026
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Government Chemist Conference: 23-24 June 2026
Government Chemist Conference: 23-24 June 2026
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Precautionary recall of blood pressure medication (Crescent Pharma Limited Ramipril 2.5mg capsules) after packaging error
Precautionary recall of blood pressure medication (Crescent Pharma Limited Ramipril 2.5mg capsules) after packaging error
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Major new Swedish fighter jet deal to strengthen Ukraine and boost British jobs
Major new Swedish fighter jet deal to strengthen Ukraine and boost British jobs
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Judicial College Prospectus 2026 to 2027 and Judicial education in domestic abuse summary published

The Judicial College has published its annual prospectus setting out the training programme available to all judicial office holders for 2026 to 2027, including brief descriptions of each course and the intended...

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Putting customers first:  DVLA and  CustomerFirst  partnering to improve Drivers Medical service

When CustomerFirst launched in January, we announced that DVLA was our first partner. Since then, we have been working closely with the DVLA team to understand the Drivers Medical service, its customers...

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Keeping your standard industrial classification (SIC) code accurate

When you register a company, one of the first things you tell Companies House is what your business does. You do this by selecting a standard industrial classification (SIC) code – a 5-digit code that...

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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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Minutes published of UK NSC March 2026 meeting

The UK National Screening Committee (UK NSC) has published the minutes of its March 2026 meeting.

See UK NSC meeting March 2026 for the full draft minutes.

At the meeting, committee...

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MMO fisheries management plan (FMP) development
MMO fisheries management plan (FMP) development
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Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation annual report 2024
Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation annual report 2024
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FCDO workforce management information: April 2026
FCDO workforce management information: April 2026
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New Computerised Transit System (NCTS) 6
New Computerised Transit System (NCTS) 6
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Court endorses CMA action as Emma Sleep agrees to change sales practices
Court endorses CMA action as Emma Sleep agrees to change sales practices
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MSK patients to get faster care and help returning to work
MSK patients to get faster care and help returning to work
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Capital Grants 2026: guidance now available

Guidance for the 2026 Capital Grants offer is now available on GOV.UK. 

The Capital Grants 2026 manual consists of:

applicant’s guidance agreement holder’s...
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Change of His Majesty's Ambassador to Greece
Change of His Majesty's Ambassador to Greece
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