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14 March

CMA response to the Chancellor on pricing pressures and competition
CMA response to the Chancellor on pricing pressures and competition
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Litter louts face losing their driving licences
Litter louts face losing their driving licences
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13 March

UK and Ireland agree updated Memorandum of Understanding on bilateral defence cooperation
UK and Ireland agree updated Memorandum of Understanding on bilateral defence cooperation
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Correspondence from the Independent Adviser on Ministerial Standards to Alex Burghart MP
Correspondence from the Independent Adviser on Ministerial Standards to Alex Burghart MP
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NHS England Digital WeightManagementBeta Assessment

From: DHSCAssessment date: 20/03/2025Stage: Beta assessmentResult: GreenService provider: NHS England

Service description

The NHS Digital Weight Management Programme ...

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South West Water pleads guilty to six years of pollutions
South West Water pleads guilty to six years of pollutions
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Undercover cops boosted across 9 more forces
Undercover cops boosted across 9 more forces
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‘Rule of Law: Powering Business Success, Investment and Innovation’
‘Rule of Law: Powering Business Success, Investment and Innovation’
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Second arrest made as Liverpool waste investigation continues
Second arrest made as Liverpool waste investigation continues
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First Witness Statement of MSS - Undercover Policing Inquiry
Publication date: 13 Mar 2026. Category: Statement.
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First Witness Statement of MWS - Undercover Policing Inquiry
Publication date: 13 Mar 2026. Category: Statement.
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Second Witness Statement of 'MSS' - Undercover Policing Inquiry
Publication date: 13 Mar 2026. Category: Statement.
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Second Witness Statement of 'MWS' - Undercover Policing Inquiry
Publication date: 13 Mar 2026. Category: Statement.
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Second Witness Statement of Karen Doyle - Undercover Policing Inquiry
Publication date: 13 Mar 2026. Category: Statement.
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First Witness Statement of Myrna Simpson - Undercover Policing Inquiry
Publication date: 13 Mar 2026. Category: Statement.
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First Witness Statement of Tish Reel - Undercover Policing Inquiry
Publication date: 13 Mar 2026. Category: Statement.
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First Witness Statement of Sukhdev Reel - Undercover Policing Inquiry
Publication date: 13 Mar 2026. Category: Statement.
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Third Witness Statement of Sukhdev Reel - Undercover Policing Inquiry
Publication date: 13 Mar 2026. Category: Statement.
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Second Witness Statement of Sukhdev Reel - Undercover Policing Inquiry
Publication date: 13 Mar 2026. Category: Statement.
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The First Witness Statement of Bernard Renwick - Undercover Policing Inquiry
Publication date: 13 Mar 2026. Category: Statement.
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Second Witness Statement of Mark Metcalf - Undercover Policing Inquiry
Publication date: 13 Mar 2026. Category: Statement.
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First Witness Statement of "S" - Undercover Policing Inquiry
Publication date: 13 Mar 2026. Category: Statement.
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First Witness Statement of Dr Graham Smith - Undercover Policing Inquiry
Publication date: 13 Mar 2026. Category: Statement.
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Simplifying and improving Construction Industry Scheme administration
Simplifying and improving Construction Industry Scheme administration
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Industrial Strategy Prospectus
Industrial Strategy Prospectus
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Ofsted announces new pilot to use more serving school and college leaders as inspectors
Ofsted announces new pilot to use more serving school and college leaders as inspectors
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Major oil spill in Poole Harbour costs company 6m
Major oil spill in Poole Harbour costs company £6m
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Statement between Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Taoiseach Micheál Martin in Cork: 13 March 2026
Statement between Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Taoiseach Micheál Martin in Cork: 13 March 2026
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Sellafield apprentice wins national skills award
Sellafield apprentice wins national skills award
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UKHSA and Stablepharma highlight breakthrough with fridge-free tetanus and diphtheria vaccine
UKHSA and Stablepharma highlight breakthrough with fridge-free tetanus and diphtheria vaccine
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Honouring killed women in Parliament on International Women's Day
Honouring killed women in Parliament on International Women's Day
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WTO General Council March 2026: UK Statement
WTO General Council March 2026: UK Statement
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Sir Martyn Oliver's speech at the ASCL Annual Conference 2026
Sir Martyn Oliver's speech at the ASCL Annual Conference 2026
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Education Secretary speech at ASCL Conference
Education Secretary speech at ASCL Conference
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UN Human Rights Council 61: UK Statement for the Special Rapporteur on Myanmar
UN Human Rights Council 61: UK Statement for the Special Rapporteur on Myanmar
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Speech by the Master of the Rolls: Property (digital assets)

Event to celebrate the Property (Digital Assets etc) Bill12 March 2026

Introduction

1. Many thanks for that kind introduction. And many thanks to A&O Shearman for hosting this reception to celebrate...

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Reasonableness in licensing – updated approach  

In June 2021, OFSI published a blogpost, “Reasonableness in licensing”, which set out how we assess “reasonableness” when considering licence applications under UK financial sanctions regimes...

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5 things we are doing to tackle child poverty
5 things we are doing to tackle child poverty
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Could 'fridge-free' vaccines transform global immunisation?

The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that half of all vaccines produced worldwide never reach the people who need them. The reason? They lose their effectiveness before they can be used.

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DCMS: spending over 500, January 2026
DCMS: spending over &pound;500, January 2026
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Fifth Trade Specialised Committee on Customs Cooperation and Rules of Origin Meeting Minutes
Fifth Trade Specialised Committee on Customs Cooperation and Rules of Origin Meeting Minutes
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Chancellor and Energy Secretary meet with fuel bosses in No11 as government order crackdown on pump prices
Chancellor and Energy Secretary meet with fuel bosses in No11 as government order crackdown on pump prices
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UN Human Rights Council 61: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on Syria
UN Human Rights Council 61: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on Syria
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British High Commissioner urges unity and co-operation in Commonwealth Day address
British High Commissioner urges unity and co-operation in Commonwealth Day address
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BBC Media Action concludes Digital Media Literacy workshop in Isabel Province
BBC Media Action concludes Digital Media Literacy workshop in Isabel Province
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How GDS and DWP worked together to improve GOV.UK One Login

GOV.UK One Login already gives over 16.6 million people one account to access over 220 government services. Last month, the Government Digital Service (GDS) and the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) ...

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From nervous to knowledgeable: training teachers on AI
Photo by Glenn Carstens-Peters on Unsplash

Georgia Aspinox, lecturer in primary mathematics education at the University of Reading’s Institute of Education, shares how she’s using DfE support materials...

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EN643 Anonymity - minded-to - Undercover Policing Inquiry
Publication date: 13 Mar 2026. Category: Anonymity. Originator: Inquiry.
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EN643 Gisted Anonymity Application - Undercover Policing Inquiry
Publication date: 13 Mar 2026. Category: Anonymity. Originator: Inquiry.
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The Education Estates Strategy: what it means for your school

The government has published its Education Estates Strategy - a 10-year plan which aims to renew, modernise and future‑proof schools and colleges across England.

Backed by &pound;38 ...

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CMA Consumer Forum meeting notes: 10 February 2026
CMA Consumer Forum meeting notes: 10 February 2026
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Consumer Forum terms of reference
Consumer Forum terms of reference
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Child Poverty Strategy: Child Rights
Child Poverty Strategy: Child Rights
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Draft affirmative coming for Warm Home Discount (Scotland) Regulations 2026
Draft affirmative coming for Warm Home Discount (Scotland) Regulations 2026. See other results for details.
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UN Human Rights Council 61: UK Statement for the Fact-Finding Mission on Venezuela
UN Human Rights Council 61: UK Statement for the Fact-Finding Mission on Venezuela
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Minehead coastal defences to be strengthened with new rock armour
Minehead coastal defences to be strengthened with new rock armour
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Free breakfast clubs: summary business case
Free breakfast clubs: summary business case
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Updates to the National Security and Investment Act 2021 - Notifiable Acquisition Regulations (Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent)

My Rt. Hon. Friend the Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister, Darren Jones MP, has today made the following statement:

I am today publishing the Government's response to the Consultation on the National...

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Health Investment (Wes Streeting)

Today, I am publishing the annual statement for NHS mental health spend. The Health and Care Act 2022 introduced a statutory requirement to publish a statement setting out expectations for NHS mental health services...

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MOD Response to The Service Police Complaints Commissioner’s Annual Report 2024 (Louise Jones)

I am pleased to place in the Library of the House today the Ministry of Defence’s (MOD) formal response to the Service Police Complaints Commissioner’s annual report for 2024.

The Commissioner...

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UK Participation in the IEA Coordinated Oil Stock Release (Ed Miliband)

My thoughts are with British citizens and those across the world affected by the events in the Middle East of recent days. Since the conflict began, we have seen Iran target energy production and export...

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Updates to the National Security and Investment Act 20221 - Notifiable Acquisition Regulations (Darren Jones)

I am today publishing the Government's response to the Consultation on the National Security and Investment Act 2021 (Notifiable Acquisition) (Specification of Qualifying Entities) Regulations 2021 (‘the...

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Overhaul of nuclear system to speed up building and cut costs
Overhaul of nuclear system to speed up building and cut costs
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Chancellor letter to nuclear regulators and industry
Chancellor letter to nuclear regulators and industry
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Letter to the CMA on vigilance for unjustifiable price increases
Letter to the CMA on vigilance for unjustifiable price increases
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Building our nuclear nation: government response to the Nuclear Regulatory Review 2025
Building our nuclear nation: government response to the Nuclear Regulatory Review 2025
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New gigabit address checker launches as rural Britain sees surge in rollout of faster broadband and mobile coverage
New gigabit address checker launches as rural Britain sees surge in rollout of faster broadband and mobile coverage
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New tool for families and schools to cut stigma of child poverty
New tool for families and schools to cut stigma of child poverty
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12 March

Closer ties with Ireland are delivering for the UK in a volatile world, as leaders attend second UK-Ireland summit
Closer ties with Ireland are delivering for the UK in a volatile world, as leaders attend second UK-Ireland summit
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Regulation reset to fast-track homes, transport and clean energy
Regulation reset to fast-track homes, transport and clean energy
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Strategic Policy Statement for the Environment Agency
Strategic Policy Statement for the Environment Agency
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Strategic Policy Statement for Natural England
Strategic Policy Statement for Natural England
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Dragons' Den IP Blog - Series 23 Episode 7

A genius DIY gadget that takes the danger out of drilling and a specialist range of skincare were two of the pitches that attracted my attention this week – and they caught the eye of the Dragons, too.

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UK Ambassador meets Honduras’ new Secretary of Finance
UK Ambassador meets Honduras’ new Secretary of Finance
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UK Emissions Trading Scheme: Regulating cross-boundary CCS pipelines
UK Emissions Trading Scheme: Regulating cross-boundary CCS pipelines
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Tips on cheaper days out for families this English Tourism Week, as Government celebrates the industry’s economic impact
Tips on cheaper days out for families this English Tourism Week, as Government celebrates the industry’s economic impact
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Commemorating the victims of the Armed Conflict on the Nistru River: UK statement to the OSCE
Commemorating the victims of the Armed Conflict on the Nistru River: UK statement to the OSCE
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The UK remains committed to finding a lasting and sustainable solution that ensures Iran never acquires a nuclear weapon: UK statement at the UN Security Council
The UK remains committed to finding a lasting and sustainable solution that ensures Iran never acquires a nuclear weapon: UK statement at the UN Security Council
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CMA steps up monitoring of petrol and diesel prices
CMA steps up monitoring of petrol and diesel prices
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Devon farmer convicted after slurry spill kills hundreds of fish
Devon farmer convicted after slurry spill kills hundreds of fish
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OSCE Moscow Mechanism Report on Georgia: Joint statement, March 2026
OSCE Moscow Mechanism Report on Georgia: Joint statement, March 2026
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New anti-dumping measure on Chinese tin mill imposed
New anti-dumping measure on Chinese tin mill imposed
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UN Human Rights Council 61: UK Statement for the Group of Experts on Belarus
UN Human Rights Council 61: UK Statement for the Group of Experts on Belarus
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Home Secretary appoints interim chair
Home Secretary appoints interim chair
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Filtronic: Pioneering Smarter Semiconductor Packaging for UK Defence
Filtronic: Pioneering Smarter Semiconductor Packaging for UK Defence
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Legal Aid Agency spending over 25,000: 2025
Legal Aid Agency spending over &pound;25,000: 2025
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MOJ arm's length bodies spending over 25,000: February 2025
MOJ arm's length bodies spending over &pound;25,000: February 2025
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HM Prison and Probation Service spending over 25,000: 2025
HM Prison and Probation Service spending over &pound;25,000: 2025
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Ministry of Justice spending over 25,000: 2025
Ministry of Justice spending over &pound;25,000: 2025
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HM Courts and Tribunals Service spending over 25,000: 2025
HM Courts and Tribunals Service spending over &pound;25,000: 2025
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MOJ arm's length bodies spending over 25,000: January 2025
MOJ arm's length bodies spending over &pound;25,000: January 2025
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Introducing new Criteria for Recognition
Introducing new Criteria for Recognition
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Directions under regulation 3(3) to 3(6) of the Income and Corporation Taxes (Electronic Communications) Regulations 2003
Directions under regulation 3(3) to 3(6) of the Income and Corporation Taxes (Electronic Communications) Regulations 2003
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Celebrating International Women's Day
Managing Director of Gibson Games, Kate Gibson, shares her experience of receiving the King's Award for Sustainability, as part of her family-run business.

⭐ What does receiving a King’s Award mean...

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UK support for OCEEA priorities on Ukraine, governance and climate security: UK statement to the OSCE
UK support for OCEEA priorities on Ukraine, governance and climate security: UK statement to the OSCE
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VOA integration with HMRC
VOA integration with HMRC
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The 1.4bn opportunity: How reclassification can transform healthcare, improve access to medicines and enable growth
The &pound;1.4bn opportunity: How reclassification can transform healthcare, improve access to medicines and enable growth
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Scotland set for skills and innovation boost as 50 million defence growth deal unveiled
Scotland set for skills and innovation boost as &pound;50 million defence growth deal unveiled
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Board Member appointed to the Charity Commission for England and Wales.
Board Member appointed to the Charity Commission for England and Wales.
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Greater certainty for British businesses as national security investment rules refined
Greater certainty for British businesses as national security investment rules refined
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