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03 February

Three in four cancer patients to survive long term under new plan
Three in four cancer patients to survive long term under new plan
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PM call with President Trump of the United States: 3 February 2026
PM call with President Trump of the United States: 3 February 2026
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Dr Fahad Ahmed – Food Standards Agency
Dr Fahad Ahmed – Food Standards Agency
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Dr Thanuja Galhena – from materials science to UK policy impact
Dr Thanuja Galhena – from materials science to UK policy impact
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Professor Sue Lanham-New – Department of Health and Social Care
Professor Sue Lanham-New – Department of Health and Social Care
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Dangerous extremists face “supermax” style restrictions behind bars
Dangerous extremists face “supermax” style restrictions behind bars
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New prison houseblocks under construction to keep streets safe 
New prison houseblocks under construction to keep streets safe 
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UK NSC Blood Spot Task Group February 2026 meeting summary
UK NSC Blood Spot Task Group February 2026 meeting summary
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CMA board meeting minutes: 11 November 2025
CMA board meeting minutes: 11 November 2025
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CMA board meeting minutes: 26 November 2025
CMA board meeting minutes: 26 November 2025
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Majorinternational science meetingbegins in Manchester
Majorinternational science meetingbegins in Manchester
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1 billion resilience fund and next step towards removal of two-child limit provide safety net for families
£1 billion resilience fund and next step towards removal of two-child limit provide safety net for families
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Tech Secretary: Barnsley can blaze a trail as UK's first Tech Town
Tech Secretary: Barnsley can blaze a trail as UK's first Tech Town
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Officer Trainee of the Year shines light on maritime’s ‘unseen workforce’
Officer Trainee of the Year shines light on maritime’s ‘unseen workforce’
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New members appointed to ACMD
New members appointed to ACMD
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West Midlands to become Government centre for Transport and Infrastructure with new Campus to accelerate regional growth and delivery
West Midlands to become Government centre for Transport and Infrastructure with new Campus to accelerate regional growth and delivery
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1.85 million competition launched to counter illegal UAS use around prisons and sensitive sites
£1.85 million competition launched to counter illegal UAS use around prisons and sensitive sites
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Librela Solution for Injection for Dogs – SPC update
Librela Solution for Injection for Dogs – SPC update
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Kidlington: Further arrest made for illegal waste dumping
Kidlington: Further arrest made for illegal waste dumping
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The AAIB has sent a team to Rochdale, Greater Manchester
The AAIB has sent a team to Rochdale, Greater Manchester
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Animal Sentience Committee: impact of definitions of animals in law
Animal Sentience Committee: impact of definitions of animals in law
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Recruitment for an AMR Surveillance Manager
Recruitment for an AMR Surveillance Manager
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Notice: Countering Illegal Use of UAS Around Prisons and Sensitive Sites
Notice: Countering Illegal Use of UAS Around Prisons and Sensitive Sites
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Independent report: Response to the Independent Review of Separation Centres
Independent report: Response to the Independent Review of Separation Centres
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National Apprenticeship Week 2026:A futurein metrology atNational Physical Laboratory (NPL)
National Apprenticeship Week 2026:A futurein metrology atNational Physical Laboratory (NPL)
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One year as a RISE adviser: What I've learned about school improvement
Pupils at Spa Academy Askern in Doncaster

As RISE celebrates its one-year anniversary on 3 February 2026, I've been reflecting on what this work has taught me – not just about outcomes, but about how improvement...

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CMA: workforce management information December 2025
CMA: workforce management information December 2025
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Charity Commission gender pay gap report 2025
Charity Commission gender pay gap report 2025
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FOI2024 /07615 : Government Art Collection - Installed and De-Installed Artworks
FOI2024 /07615 : Government Art Collection - Installed and De-Installed Artworks
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Implementing the Plan to Make Work Pay and Employment Rights Act
Implementing the Plan to Make Work Pay and Employment Rights Act
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Draft affirmative coming for National Minimum Wage (Amendment) Regulations 2026
Draft affirmative coming for National Minimum Wage (Amendment) Regulations 2026. See other results for details.
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Draft affirmative coming for Electricity Supplier Payments (Amendment) Regulations 2026
Draft affirmative coming for Electricity Supplier Payments (Amendment) Regulations 2026. See other results for details.
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Draft affirmative coming for Renewables Obligation (Amendment) Order 2026
Draft affirmative coming for Renewables Obligation (Amendment) Order 2026. See other results for details.
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Draft affirmative coming for Industrial Training Levy (Construction Industry Training Board) Order 2026
Draft affirmative coming for Industrial Training Levy (Construction Industry Training Board) Order 2026. See other results for details.
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Draft affirmative coming for Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2026
Draft affirmative coming for Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2026. See other results for details.
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Draft affirmative coming for Warm Home Discount (England and Wales) Regulations 2026
Draft affirmative coming for Warm Home Discount (England and Wales) Regulations 2026. See other results for details.
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Draft affirmative coming for Tertiary Education and Research (Wales) Act 2022 (Consequential Amendments) Order 2026
Draft affirmative coming for Tertiary Education and Research (Wales) Act 2022 (Consequential Amendments) Order 2026. See other results for details.
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Tech giants meet disability sector to break down barriers at work
Tech giants meet disability sector to break down barriers at work
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First Witness Statement of 'Monica' - Undercover Policing Inquiry
Publication date: 3 Feb 2026. Category: Statement.
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Disability expertsappointedto leadfirst ever full review of Personal Independence Payment
Disability expertsappointedto leadfirst ever full review of Personal Independence Payment
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UPR51: UK Statement on Australia
UPR51: UK Statement on Australia
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UPR51: UK Statement on St Kitts and Nevis
UPR51: UK Statement on St Kitts and Nevis
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Landmark agreements securedafterfirst UK-China Financial Working Group in Beijing
Landmark agreements securedafterfirst UK-China Financial Working Group in Beijing
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Wales receives record funding increase to boost neighbourhood policing
Wales receives record funding increase to boost neighbourhood policing
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UPR51: UK Statement on São Tomé and Príncipe
UPR51: UK Statement on S£o Tomé and Príncipe
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11.48 million beat the Self Assessment deadline
11.48 million beat the Self Assessment deadline
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UPR51: UK Statement on Nauru
UPR51: UK Statement on Nauru
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UPR51: UK Statement on Mauritania
UPR51: UK Statement on Mauritania
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Extramural Studies (EMS) Placements at the VMD 2026
Extramural Studies (EMS) Placements at the VMD 2026
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SLC launches new Graduate Programme
SLC launches new Graduate Programme
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New robot swabbing technology trialled for the first time at Sellafield
New robot swabbing technology trialled for the first time at Sellafield
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Ofwat response to ‘Shaping the Future of Water Governance in Wales’

Responding to the Welsh Government’s Green Paper on water, Chris Walters, Ofwat interim CEO, said: “This Green Paper sets the framework for the future of the water sector in Wales, which we welcome. The...

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Ymateb Ofwat i lunio dyfodol llywodraethu dŵr yng Nghymru

Wrth ymateb i Bapur Gwyrdd Llywodraeth Cymru ar ddŵr, dywedodd Chris Walters, Prif Swyddog Gweithredol dros dro Ofwat: “Mae’r Papur Gwyrdd hwn yn gosod y fframwaith ar gyfer dyfodol y sector dŵr yng Nghymru, ...

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Rehana Azam appointed as member of the Prison Service Pay Review Body
Rehana Azam appointed as member of the Prison Service Pay Review Body
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Update on our approach to market interventions

At the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), we promote competition and protect consumers with a clear end goal – driving economic growth and improving household prosperity.

Our market reviews...

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ACS compliance: Using trademarks and making accreditation claims
ACS compliance: Using trademarks and making accreditation claims
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Data Protection Complaints Process
Data Protection Complaints Process
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FOI responses published by the Youth Justice Board: January 2026
FOI responses published by the Youth Justice Board: January 2026
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Amending legislation ensuring watercraft accidents are investigated by MAIB
Amending legislation ensuring watercraft accidents are investigated by MAIB
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Forever chemicals: the problem and our plan
A family walking in countryside. Credit: Getty Images.

'Forever chemicals' - or PFAS - have been making headlines. PFAS are used in many products we rely on every day – cookware, ...

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Final Roulement Infantry Company (RIC) Exercise: Training where it counts

Falkland Islands - January 2026

RIC Mortar Firing

For B Company, 1st Battalion The Royal Irish Regiment, the Falkland Islands provided a demanding and memorable setting for their final exercise...

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Identity and Language (Northern Ireland) Act 2022 (Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent)

My Rt Hon Friend the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (Hilary Benn) made ​the Identity and Language (Northern Ireland) Act 2022​ (UIN HCWS1282) statement on Wednesday 28th January. A...

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Negotiations on an Annex to the Pandemic Agreement on a new Pathogen Access and Benefit Sharing (PABS) system (Zubir Ahmed)

I would like to update the House regarding the follow-up negotiations to the Pandemic Agreement to develop and agree a new Pathogen Access and Benefit Sharing (PABS) system in the form of an Annex to the Agreement...

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Respiratory Syncytial Virus vaccination for older adults (Ashley Dalton, Member, Rare Cancers Bill Committee)

I am today announcing that the year-round vaccination programme to protect older adults against Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) will be extended from 1st April 2026 to also include those aged 80 years and older...

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Government Support for High Streets (Miatta Fahnbulleh, Member, English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill Committee)

High streets are the heart of our communities - they should be vibrant centres where people come together, where local businesses take root and flourish, and a source of pride in place. But too many people tell...

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Update following Round 9 of negotiations on an enhanced Free Trade Agreement with Switzerland (Chris Bryant)

The ninth round of negotiations on an enhanced Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Switzerland took place in London between 12 and 16 January 2026.

The new deal aims to support British businesses, back British...

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UK and Japan strengthen science and technology ties
UK and Japan strengthen science and technology ties
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The Timms Review: Co-Chair Update, February 2026
The Timms Review: Co-Chair Update, February 2026
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Building knowledge in blockchain technology across government
Building knowledge in blockchain technology across government
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Government to cover travel costs of children with cancer
Government to cover travel costs of children with cancer
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Regulator launches investigation into football charity over financial concerns
Regulator launches investigation into football charity over financial concerns
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FOI release: King's Messengers on roll
FOI release: King's Messengers on roll
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FOI release: King's Messengers ID
FOI release: King's Messengers ID
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HMRC: spending over 25,000, December 2025
HMRC: spending over £25,000, December 2025
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Green Home Finance Strategic Partnership: terms of reference
Green Home Finance Strategic Partnership: terms of reference
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PFAS Plan
PFAS Plan
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Barnsley becomes UK’s first government-backed Tech Town
Barnsley becomes UK’s first government-backed Tech Town
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UK’sfirst-everplan to tackle 'forever chemicals'
UK’sfirst-everplan to tackle 'forever chemicals'
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02 February

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to the United States of America: Sir Christian Turner KCMG
Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to the United States of America: Sir Christian Turner KCMG
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Pension scheme reforms to tackle gender pension gap
Pension scheme reforms to tackle gender pension gap
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Enhanced Free Trade Agreement with Switzerland round update
Enhanced Free Trade Agreement with Switzerland round update
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Joint statement on the Withdrawal Agreement Joint Committee and Trade and Cooperation Agreement Partnership Council meetings, 2 February 2026
Joint statement on the Withdrawal Agreement Joint Committee and Trade and Cooperation Agreement Partnership Council meetings, 2 February 2026
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UK announces sanctionsagainstperpetratorsof Human Rights violationsin Iran
UK announces sanctionsagainstperpetratorsof Human Rights violationsin Iran
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Interim Chair appointed at Office for Environmental Protection
Interim Chair appointed at Office for Environmental Protection
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DfT: workforce management information, December 2025
DfT: workforce management information, December 2025
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Defra Accounting Officer system statement 2025
Defra Accounting Officer system statement 2025
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Counter Fraud Practitioners: Covid-19 Fraud Civil Claims Note
Counter Fraud Practitioners: Covid-19 Fraud Civil Claims Note
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Mila to Millions: A New Era of Individualized Medicines
Mila to Millions: A New Era of Individualized Medicines
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Statement: Foreign Office summons Russian Ambassador - 2 February 2026
Statement: Foreign Office summons Russian Ambassador - 2 February 2026
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Paul Bate to step down as UK Space Agency CEO
Paul Bate to step down as UK Space Agency CEO
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Deadline for challenging your business rates valuation
Deadline for challenging your business rates valuation
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UK-Bulgaria: connecting semiconductor expertise for growth
UK-Bulgaria: connecting semiconductor expertise for growth
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Appointment of Victoria Buhler as the Prime Minister’sDeputy Adviseron Business, Investment, and Trade and Hannah Bronwin asthePrime Minister’s Expert Adviser on Energy and NetZero
Appointment of Victoria Buhler as the Prime Minister’sDeputy Adviseron Business, Investment, and Trade and Hannah Bronwin asthePrime Minister’s Expert Adviser on Energy and NetZero
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A new mapping tool to support beaver reintroductions and dispersal across England

By Heather White - Senior Data Scientist and Daveron Smith - Principal Data Scientist

In this blog, we launch the Beaver Considerations Assessment Toolkit (BCAT), a new mapping tool that has been developed...

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Why do we close the rating list?
Why do we close the rating list?
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First precision breeding and low emissions projects awarded funding
Precision Plants founders Mark Turner, left, and Charles Clowes, right, holding hemp DNA. With Defra funding, Precision Plants and project partner the University of Hertfordshire, with input from Rothamsted Research...
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MHCLG: workforce management information, December 2025
MHCLG: workforce management information, December 2025
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EM on proposal to amend EU regulations on AI rules (COM(2025)836)
EM on proposal to amend EU regulations on AI rules (COM(2025)836)
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Early years screen time and usage
Early years screen time and usage
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Foreign Secretary sets out new cooperation on illegal migration from Horn of Africa on visit to Ethiopia
Foreign Secretary sets out new cooperation on illegal migration from Horn of Africa on visit to Ethiopia
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