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07 May

Report 05/2026: Pedestrian struck by a train at Pewsey footpath crossing
Report 05/2026: Pedestrian struck by a train at Pewsey footpath crossing
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Crystal Stream report and safety flyer published
Crystal Stream report and safety flyer published
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Russia’s assault on Europe’s post-war security order: UK statement to the OSCE
Russia’s assault on Europe’s post-war security order: UK statement to the OSCE
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Government Internal Audit Agency Corporate Plan 2026-27
Government Internal Audit Agency Corporate Plan 2026-27
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Grounding and subsequent loss of the fishing vessel Crystal Stream (LH 147)
Grounding and subsequent loss of the fishing vessel Crystal Stream (LH 147)
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Report 05/2026: Pedestrian struck by a train at Pewsey footpath crossing
Report 05/2026: Pedestrian struck by a train at Pewsey footpath crossing
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Departmental spend over 25,000: March 2026
Departmental spend over £25,000: March 2026
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GPC spend over 500: March 2026
GPC spend over £500: March 2026
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Operation Pangea XVIII: UK Border operation intercepts millions of dangerous medicines across two weeks
Operation Pangea XVIII: UK Border operation intercepts millions of dangerous medicines across two weeks
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The UK renews 1.6M for Cambodia mine action
The UK renews £1.6M for Cambodia mine action
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Council for Science and Technology seeks its next independent co-chair
Council for Science and Technology seeks its next independent co-chair
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NHS Communications: What are the four things people want?
Learn how poor NHS communication harms patients and how staff can improve it.
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Three members appointed to the Tribunal Procedure Committee
Three members appointed to the Tribunal Procedure Committee
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Sir Richard Broadbent reappointed as Chair of the HMCTS Board
Sir Richard Broadbent reappointed as Chair of the HMCTS Board
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Legal Services Board Statement on SRA Regulatory Performance – 6 May 2026

On 28 April 2026, the Legal Services Board (LSB) discussed the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s (SRA) regulatory performance. With one month until the deadline for SRA’s compliance with LSB’s Directions...

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HS2 Phase One planning forum: environmental health subgroup meeting minutes
HS2 Phase One planning forum: environmental health subgroup meeting minutes
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Ofsted Board meetings 2026: minutes
Ofsted Board meetings 2026: minutes
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Microchips in pets: scanning prior to euthanasia
Microchips in pets: scanning prior to euthanasia
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Dear sir... The email that launched the first fully electric Thames ferry 
The Orbit Clipper on the Thames.

“There were no hurdles. There was nothing that could not be overcome.”

That's how Mike Greenwood, Technical Manager at the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA), ...

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Delivering abetterservice for Merchant Navy Medalapplicants
Close up of a person wearing their Military medals.

In early September 2025, the Service Design team at the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) approached the Web Publishing team to help improve the application...

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Inside the working life of a Maritime and Coastguard Agency investigator
MCA Financial Investigations Manager, Paul Atkins, on board a vessel.

From interviewing witnesses on vessels to attending court for landmark prosecutions, no two days are the same for Paul Atkins, Financial...

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Connecting our seafarers  to support on World Day for Safety and Health at Work

Maritime and Coastguard Agency gives backing to Merchant Navy Welfare Board assistance project.

A career at sea brings adventure, freedom, and experiences that simply can’t be found in...

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Six simple steps to get the most from your adventure sailing holiday

At their best, commercial sailing holidays are a safe and exciting way to spend time at sea, voyaging the world and learning new skills from expert professional mariners.

Berths can be bought for...

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06 May

UK GREAT Zone with a strong institutional and business presence at FIDAE 2026
UK GREAT Zone with a strong institutional and business presence at FIDAE 2026
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Businesses see processing times slashed in groundbreaking trial
Businesses see processing times slashed in groundbreaking trial
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UKHSA update on the hantavirus cruise ship outbreak
UKHSA update on the hantavirus cruise ship outbreak
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Specialised Committee on the implementation of the Windsor Framework: Agenda, Thursday 7 May 2026
Specialised Committee on the implementation of the Windsor Framework: Agenda, Thursday 7 May 2026
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2026 Government Procurement Card spend for transactions over 500
2026 Government Procurement Card spend for transactions over £500
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EM on Council Decision 2025/799 on the EU Cyber Resilience Act
EM on Council Decision 2025/799 on the EU Cyber Resilience Act
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My Landing in Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT)
My Landing in Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT)
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Evaluation of how NHS public information supports decision-making about screening tests in pregnancy
Evaluation of how NHS public information supports decision-making about screening tests in pregnancy
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UK Armed Forces better protected with new jamming-proof navigation tech
UK Armed Forces better protected with new jamming-proof navigation tech
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DfE Update 6 May 2026
DfE Update 6 May 2026
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52nd Universal Periodic Review of human rights: UK statement on Paraguay
52nd Universal Periodic Review of human rights: UK statement on Paraguay
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Russia must cease threats and attacks against civilians and civilian infrastructure in Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE
Russia must cease threats and attacks against civilians and civilian infrastructure in Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE
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Four-year ban for director who neglected duties at companies linked to Atherton scheme
Four-year ban for director who neglected duties at companies linked to Atherton scheme
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Foreign Secretary's statement: Hantavirus outbreak, 6 May 2026
Foreign Secretary's statement: Hantavirus outbreak, 6 May 2026
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Technology adoption is not about technology. It is about people.

Across the Ministry of Justice, thousands of colleagues are doing some of the hardest jobs in public service. My team is there to make sure technology helps them, not hinders them.  

I am...

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Get ready to apply for SFI26

As we explained in our last blog post, the Sustainable Farming Incentive 2026 offer (SFI26) will have 2 application windows.  

The first window (‘Window 1’) will open in June ...

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Scotland Office Senior Official Transparency Return Jan-March2024
Scotland Office Senior Official Transparency Return Jan-March2024
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Scotland Office BAR Quarterly Transparency Data: Jan -March 2024
Scotland Office BAR Quarterly Transparency Data: Jan -March 2024
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Scotland Office BAR Quarterly Transparency Data: Oct- Dec 2023
Scotland Office BAR Quarterly Transparency Data: Oct- Dec 2023
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Scotland Office Special Adviser Transparency Data Jan-March 2024
Scotland Office Special Adviser Transparency Data Jan-March 2024
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Scotland Office - Ministerial Transparency Return Jan-March 2024
Scotland Office - Ministerial Transparency Return Jan-March 2024
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Cabinet Office: non-consolidated performance related pay 2023/24
Cabinet Office: non-consolidated performance related pay 2023/24
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Possible amendments to the costs/expenses rules in the First-tier Tribunal, Upper Tribunal and Employment Tribunals
Possible amendments to the costs/expenses rules in the First-tier Tribunal, Upper Tribunal and Employment Tribunals
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Electricity Generator Levy — Technical note
Electricity Generator Levy — Technical note
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CMA advice to Defra on reform of the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966
CMA advice to Defra on reform of the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966
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National Pet Month: the real story behind the headlines

National Pet Month is a chance to celebrate the bond between people and their pets which is something that runs deep in the United Kingdom (UK). With around 13.5 million dogs, 12 million cats, and millions...

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NHS injury costs recovery scheme: April 2026 to March 2027
NHS injury costs recovery scheme: April 2026 to March 2027
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Minutes of the fourth meeting of the Trade and Cooperation Agreement Partnership Council, 2 February 2026
Minutes of the fourth meeting of the Trade and Cooperation Agreement Partnership Council, 2 February 2026
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Tree production grants reopen for applications
Tree production grants reopen for applications
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Kommandor Susan report published
Kommandor Susan report published
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Catastrophic engine failure and subsequent fire on board the site investigation vessel Kommandor Susan
Catastrophic engine failure and subsequent fire on board the site investigation vessel Kommandor Susan
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Safety digest 05/2026: Grantham South Junction
Safety digest 05/2026: Grantham South Junction
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Conclusion of Costa Rica’s CPTPP Accession Working Group
Conclusion of Costa Rica’s CPTPP Accession Working Group
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HOW APHA IMPACTS THE WORLD - Rabies Mission in Ghana

Back in the 1960, Edward Lorenz introduced the concept that small changes within complex systems can lead to significant and far-reaching consequences. Often referred to as the butterfly effect, the theory...

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The IT Reuse for Good charter: creating social impact with everyday technology

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) is the first government department signed up to the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology's (DSIT’s) IT Reuse for Good charter...

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Waste Metric Dashboard : April 2026
Waste Metric Dashboard : April 2026
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British businesses celebrated as The King’s Awards for Enterprise mark their 60th anniversary
British businesses celebrated as The King’s Awards for Enterprise mark their 60th anniversary
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Fisheries management plans: policy information
Fisheries management plans: policy information
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05 May

Healthcare workers must never be targets in conflict: UK statement at the UN Arria meeting on protecting medical care in conflict amid evolving threats
Healthcare workers must never be targets in conflict: UK statement at the UN Arria meeting on protecting medical care in conflict amid evolving threats
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Speech by the Master of the Rolls: Artificial Intelligence and the Judiciary

Artificial Intelligence and the JudiciaryThe Judicial Institute for ScotlandParliament Square, Edinburgh

Thursday 30 April 2026

Sir Geoffrey Vos, Master of the Rolls and Head of Civil Justice...

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Why are women living over a quarter of their lives in poor health?

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) recently released new data on UK healthy life expectancy (HLE), up to the end of 2024. HLE is defined as the number of years people are expected to spend in ‘good...

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What is hantavirus? How is it transmitted and what are the symptoms?

This article concerns an ongoing outbreak and will be updated regularly. Information is accurate as of Tuesday 5 May 2026.   

What we know so far&...
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Building Safety Regulator building control approval application data February to April 2026
Building Safety Regulator building control approval application data February to April 2026
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Climate-related job posts at the Security Industry Authority
Climate-related job posts at the Security Industry Authority
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Edition 43: News from the Adjudicator
Edition 43: News from the Adjudicator
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The King visits site of new UK Space Agency project to safeguard satellites in an increasingly crowded space 
The King unveiling the plaque for Project NOVA in Bermuda. Credit: Government of Bermuda.

During The King’s visit to Bermuda, His Majesty visited the site which will be the first of the UK’s new global network...

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FOI release: Number of SIA licence holders
FOI release: Number of SIA licence holders
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Department of Health and Social Care prompt payment of suppliers
Department of Health and Social Care prompt payment of suppliers
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Cabinet Office: non-consolidated performance related pay 2024/25
Cabinet Office: non-consolidated performance related pay 2024/25
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Industrial Strategy Advisory Council meeting minutes, 3 March 2026
Industrial Strategy Advisory Council meeting minutes, 3 March 2026
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Call for bids for strategic communications projects in Ukraine
Call for bids for strategic communications projects in Ukraine
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CNC Force Chaplain appointed honorary Canon
CNC Force Chaplain appointed honorary Canon
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Nearly 50 million government backing to power up drone and flying taxi tech and crack down on illegal drones
Nearly £50 million government backing to power up drone and flying taxi tech and crack down on illegal drones
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Infected Blood: A Service of Recognition, Remembrance and Reflection
Infected Blood: A Service of Recognition, Remembrance and Reflection
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Dstl develops first smart ‘find and strike’ system for faster battlefield decisions
Dstl develops first smart ‘find and strike’ system for faster battlefield decisions
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Prime Minister’s remarks at No10 Tackling Antisemitism Forum: 5 May 2026
Prime Minister’s remarks at No10 Tackling Antisemitism Forum: 5 May 2026
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52nd Universal Periodic Review of human rights: UK statement on Namibia
52nd Universal Periodic Review of human rights: UK statement on Namibia
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52nd Universal Periodic Review of human rights: UK statement on Niger
52nd Universal Periodic Review of human rights: UK statement on Niger
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52nd Universal Periodic Review of human rights: UK statement on Mozambique
52nd Universal Periodic Review of human rights: UK statement on Mozambique
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52nd Universal Periodic Review of human rights: UK statement on Estonia
52nd Universal Periodic Review of human rights: UK statement on Estonia
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Accredited official statistics: Family court statistics quarterly: January to March 2026
Accredited official statistics: Family court statistics quarterly: January to March 2026
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Join us for Services Week 2026 

Public sector services are fundamentally shaped by the needs of the people they serve. That’s why the theme for Services Week 2026 is “Personalised public services” – an invite to explore how services can...

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FCDO Services senior officials’ business expenses and hospitality, January to March 2026
FCDO Services senior officials’ business expenses and hospitality, January to March 2026
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DCMS workforce management information: March 2026
DCMS workforce management information: March 2026
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HMRC organisation information and supporting datasets
HMRC organisation information and supporting datasets
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Charity Commission spending over 25,000: April 2026 to March 2027
Charity Commission spending over £25,000: April 2026 to March 2027
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Call for bids for startegic communications projects in Ukraine
Call for bids for startegic communications projects in Ukraine
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Asset Purchase Facility (APF) ceiling, May 2026
Asset Purchase Facility (APF) ceiling, May 2026
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FCDO Services prompt payment data January to March 2026
FCDO Services prompt payment data January to March 2026
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FCDO Services: workforce management information on disability 2025 to 2026 quarter 4
FCDO Services: workforce management information on disability 2025 to 2026 quarter 4
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FCDO Services: workforce management information on ethnicity 2025 to 2026 quarter 4
FCDO Services: workforce management information on ethnicity 2025 to 2026 quarter 4
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FCDO Services: workforce management information on gender 2025 to 2026 quarter 4
FCDO Services: workforce management information on gender 2025 to 2026 quarter 4
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Britain Gets Talent: Fixing a fragmented offer to attract global talent
Graham Sanders Sarah Katz Olviya Silvary

In April 2026, the quarterly Firebreak week began with an unusual pitch: the project Britain Gets Talent. The project presented an opportunity...

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PM statement on strikes targeting UAE: 4 May 2026
PM statement on strikes targeting UAE: 4 May 2026
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Funding boost to help councils tackle antisemitism
Funding boost to help councils tackle antisemitism
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Joint Declaration on a Strategic Partnership between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Republic of Armenia
Joint Declaration on a Strategic Partnership between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Republic of Armenia
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Thousands of students risk their qualifications by taking phones into exam hall as GCSE and A Level exams begin
Thousands of students risk their qualifications by taking phones into exam hall as GCSE and A Level exams begin
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