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19 February

Let this be the time that the world comes together to end the cycle of bloodshed in Sudan: UK Statement at the UN Security Council
Let this be the time that the world comes together to end the cycle of bloodshed in Sudan: UK Statement at the UN Security Council
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Record funding to protect faith communities
Record funding to protect faith communities
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DCMS letter (19 February 2026) to RB Investco on consent to derogations from 30 Jan Pre-emptive Action Order
DCMS letter (19 February 2026) to RB Investco on consent to derogations from 30 Jan Pre-emptive Action Order
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OpenAI and Microsoft join UK’s international coalition to safeguard AI development
OpenAI and Microsoft join UK’s international coalition to safeguard AI development
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The Universal Credit, Personal Independence Payment and Employment and Support Allowance (Amendment) Regulations 2026
The Universal Credit, Personal Independence Payment and Employment and Support Allowance (Amendment) Regulations 2026
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Remit letter to the Police Remuneration Review Body: 2026 to 2027
Remit letter to the Police Remuneration Review Body: 2026 to 2027
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Remit letter to the Senior Salaries Review Body for chief police officers: 2026 to 2027
Remit letter to the Senior Salaries Review Body for chief police officers: 2026 to 2027
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Joint Ministerial Statement on Protection of Civilians and Humanitarian Operations in Sudan
Joint Ministerial Statement on Protection of Civilians and Humanitarian Operations in Sudan
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How we protected the UK and space in January 2026
How we protected the UK and space in January 2026
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Commonwealth Scholarship Commission Strategy 2025 to 2028
Commonwealth Scholarship Commission Strategy 2025 to 2028
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UK Space Agency spending report: January 2026
UK Space Agency spending report: January 2026
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Reform of non-compete clauses in employment contracts: working paper
Reform of non-compete clauses in employment contracts: working paper
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MHRA approves zanidatamab (Ziihera) for the treatment of biliary tract cancer
MHRA approves zanidatamab (Ziihera) for the treatment of biliary tract cancer
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International Day Commemorating Air Crash Victims and Their Families
International Day Commemorating Air Crash Victims and Their Families
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Insolvency practitioner sanctions: Jeffrey Brenner 16 December 2025
Insolvency practitioner sanctions: Jeffrey Brenner 16 December 2025
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HMT workforce management information: January 2026
HMT workforce management information: January 2026
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Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner FOI responses 2026
Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner FOI responses 2026
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Insolvency practitioner sanctions: Joseph Sadler 16 December 2025
Insolvency practitioner sanctions: Joseph Sadler 16 December 2025
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Insolvency practitioner sanctions: Mr Nathan Malet Jones 23 October 2025
Insolvency practitioner sanctions: Mr Nathan Malet Jones 23 October 2025
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Insolvency practitioner sanctions: Paul Johnson and Paul Keeley 16 December 2025
Insolvency practitioner sanctions: Paul Johnson and Paul Keeley 16 December 2025
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Insolvency practitioner sanctions: Samantha Hawkins 20 February 2025
Insolvency practitioner sanctions: Samantha Hawkins 20 February 2025
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Probation Service public protection inspection action plans
Probation Service public protection inspection action plans
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Four companies linked to scheme which helped directors walk away from debts and undermine insolvency legislation are shut down
Four companies linked to scheme which helped directors walk away from debts and undermine insolvency legislation are shut down
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Webinar - A Guide to the CIC Online Process
Webinar - A Guide to the CIC Online Process
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Andrew Hochhauser KC reappointed as Chair of RCEWA
Andrew Hochhauser KC reappointed as Chair of RCEWA
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Five Non-Executive Directors appointed to the Independent Football Regulator
Five Non-Executive Directors appointed to the Independent Football Regulator
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Salaried Judge of the Employment Tribunal (England & Wales) 2026 – pre-application seminar

The Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC) (external link) will be launching a selection exercise in March to recruit 55 salaried employment judges (some being in Wales).

The seminar

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The DARTS challenge: modernising our most complex court system

[English] - [Cymraeg]

The modernisation of Digital Audio Recording Transcription (DARTS) marked the final major milestone in our journey to transform court technology. Used...

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NIO: GPC Spending over £500, May 2025
NIO: GPC Spending over &pound;500, May 2025
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NIO: Spending over £25,000, September 2025
NIO: Spending over &pound;25,000, September 2025
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NIO: Spending over £25,000, October 2025
NIO: Spending over &pound;25,000, October 2025
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NIO: Spending over £25,000, August 2025
NIO: Spending over &pound;25,000, August 2025
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NIO: Spending over £25,000, July 2025
NIO: Spending over &pound;25,000, July 2025
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NIO: Spending over £25,000, May 2025
NIO: Spending over &pound;25,000, May 2025
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Insolvency practitioner sanctions: Daniel Allen 11 December 2025
Insolvency practitioner sanctions: Daniel Allen 11 December 2025
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Serial waste crook forced to pay over £1.4 million for widespread illegal dumping
Serial waste crook forced to pay over &pound;1.4 million for widespread illegal dumping
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Introducing the One IPO Roadmap
Introducing the One IPO Roadmap
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Appointment of the Bishop of Durham: 19 February 2026
Appointment of the Bishop of Durham: 19 February 2026
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OPSS launches second phase of online product safety campaign
OPSS launches second phase of online product safety campaign
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Fee-paid Medical Member of the First-tier Tribunal, Social Entitlement Chamber, Social Security and Child Support pre-application seminar

The Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC) (external link) will be launching a selection exercise in March to recruit 130 Fee-paid Medical Members of the First-tier Tribunal, Social Entitlement Chamber...

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Kickstarting a career with our University Leavers Graduate programme

In April 2025 we launched our University Leavers Engineering Programme providing an opportunity for recent IT or STEM subject graduates to join DWP Digital on a two-year ...

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UK National Action Plan for Open Government 2024 to 2025: Final commitment updates
UK National Action Plan for Open Government 2024 to 2025: Final commitment updates
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Foreign Secretary's statement on the UN Fact Finding Mission Report on El Fasher
Foreign Secretary's statement on the UN Fact Finding Mission Report on El Fasher
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Bold bet on AI to keep UK at forefront of science and research breakthroughs from healthcare, to better public services
Bold bet on AI to keep UK at forefront of science and research breakthroughs from healthcare, to better public services
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Veterinary Medicines Digital Service update: changes to reference product selection
Veterinary Medicines Digital Service update: changes to reference product selection
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Queen Elizabeth II National Memorial: planning submission to Westminster Council
Queen Elizabeth II National Memorial: planning submission to Westminster Council
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Dame Antonia Romeo appointed as first female Cabinet Secretary and Head of the Civil Service to drive change and implement the government’s agenda
Dame Antonia Romeo appointed as first female Cabinet Secretary and Head of the Civil Service to drive change and implement the government’s agenda
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Science-led collaboration against deepfakes
Science-led collaboration against deepfakes
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Official Statistics: Knife and Offensive Weapon Sentencing Statistics: July to September 2025
Official Statistics: Knife and Offensive Weapon Sentencing Statistics: July to September 2025
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North West pioneers place-based cross-sector leadership programme
Manchester First Street Hub Exterior square

An exciting new leadership initiative in the North West is bringing together senior leaders from across the Civil Service, local government, private sector, higher...

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Introducing the One IPO roadmap
Introducing the One IPO roadmap
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Tech firms will have to take down abusive images within 48 hours under new law to protect women and girls
Tech firms will have to take down abusive images within 48 hours under new law to protect women and girls
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British research expertise to deliver faster cancer diagnosis and cleaner energy
British research expertise to deliver faster cancer diagnosis and cleaner energy
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UK medical device testing hits record high as MHRA backs growth in brain and AI technology
UK medical device testing hits record high as MHRA backs growth in brain and AI technology
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18 February

Foreign Secretary’s statement on the situation in the Middle East: UK Statement at the UN Security Council
Foreign Secretary’s statement on the situation in the Middle East: UK Statement at the UN Security Council
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The UK reiterates its strong support for UNSMIL in advancing an inclusive political process in Libya: UK statement at the UN Security Council
The UK reiterates its strong support for UNSMIL in advancing an inclusive political process in Libya: UK statement at the UN Security Council
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Join our webinar: grants for farmers on lowland peat 
A Typha trial, near Liverpool, which was part of the pilot grant scheme. Credit: Chris Moses.

England’s lowland peatlands, including the Cambridgeshire Fens, Somerset Levels and Lancashire Mosses, cover around...

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UK NSC consults on targeted antenatal screening for HTLV-1

The UK National Screening Committee (UK NSC) has opened a consultation on evidence relating to targeted antenatal screening for Human T-lymphotropic virus 1 (HTLV-1).

We are asking individuals ...

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Coverage of new political donation rules

There has been significant coverage in the media of our changes to political finances.

These tough new rules will protect our democracy against foreign interference and respond to longstanding ...

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DBS board and senior staff expenses, October - December 2025
DBS board and senior staff expenses, October - December 2025
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Investigation outcome report: Aston University
Investigation outcome report: Aston University
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Fenwick Solar Farm development consent decision announced
Fenwick Solar Farm development consent decision announced
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LSB announces preferred candidate for the Chair of the Office for Legal Complaints

The Legal Services Board (LSB) has announced Richard Blakeway as its preferred candidate for the post of Chair of the Office for Legal Complaints (OLC) after an open competition. The OLC is the Board of the Legal...

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Response to claims on housebuilding and flooding

There has been national reporting today about research from the insurer Aviva claiming one in nine new homes is at risk of flooding.

Some of the figures quoted in Aviva’s research are misleading...

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Ministry of Defence register of board members’ interests 2024 to 2025
Ministry of Defence register of board members’ interests 2024 to 2025
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Agencies warn of unsettled weather expected until at least mid-March
Agencies warn of unsettled weather expected until at least mid-March
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UK formally opens British Embassy Office in Lviv
UK formally opens British Embassy Office in Lviv
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Russia must engage in credible risk management to prevent miscalculations: UK statement to the OSCE
Russia must engage in credible risk management to prevent miscalculations: UK statement to the OSCE
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Lettings boss who wanted to become Mayor of London sentenced for fraud
Lettings boss who wanted to become Mayor of London sentenced for fraud
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The AAIB has sent a team to North Yorkshire
The AAIB has sent a team to North Yorkshire
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Sellafield awards contract to support plutonium repackaging
Sellafield awards contract to support plutonium repackaging
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Attorney General's Office: transparency data - July to September 2025
Attorney General's Office: transparency data - July to September 2025
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How we’re making technology procurement more sustainable

Harry Kenny talks about how in Defra we are reimagining our approach to technology procurement.

In Defra, we are putting this approach into practice through our new End User Services (EUS) contract...

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Revised financial health notice to improve: Newbury College
Revised financial health notice to improve: Newbury College
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A year of partnership and progress for the Leeds Health and Social Care Hub
Leeds Good Work, Health and Skills Summit

2025 marked a transformative year for the Leeds Health and Social Care Hub, cementing its position as a pioneering model of collaboration between national government...

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First Impressions of Working in NSpOC 

The UK National Space Operations Centre (NSpOC) is responsible for developing and operating the UK’s space surveillance and protection capabilities. Today we talk to James Carmichael, Deputy Head (Civil Operations...

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Council tax information letter 2/2026: Carers disregard, local council tax support schemes and other matters
Council tax information letter 2/2026: Carers disregard, local council tax support schemes and other matters
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Door supervisor and company boss convicted for unlicensed work
Door supervisor and company boss convicted for unlicensed work
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How does cold weather affect health? Our new report explores the hidden impact

When we talk about winter deaths, we may think of hypothermia or people dying directly from low temperatures. The reality is more complex - and often invisible.

Cold weather can trigger heart attacks...

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DHSC: spending over £500, January 2026
DHSC: spending over &pound;500, January 2026
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PM call with President Trump of the United States: 17 February 2026
PM call with President Trump of the United States: 17 February 2026
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4,500 new homes and jobs in Lincolnshire thanks to new government-backed road
4,500 new homes and jobs in Lincolnshire thanks to new government-backed road
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UK House Price Index for December 2025
UK House Price Index for December 2025
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UKHSA publishes first Cold Mortality Report
UKHSA publishes first Cold Mortality Report
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Trial speeds up next generation of atomic clocks
Trial speeds up next generation of atomic clocks
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Judicial Assistants in the Court of Appeal (Civil Division)

The Court of Appeal (Civil Division) is seeking applications to become a Judicial Assistant.

Applications are invited for a number of fixed term posts assisting the Lords and Lady Justices of Appeal...

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LSB announces preferred candidate for next Chair of the OLC
LSB announces preferred candidate for next Chair of the OLC
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Cost of living support helps 1.5 million pensioners and low-income households with winter bills
Cost of living support helps 1.5 million pensioners and low-income households with winter bills
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17 February

Prime Minister announces seven new stations and major rail funding commitment
Prime Minister announces seven new stations and major rail funding commitment
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British Wool Marketing Board (Agricultural Marketing Schemes) annual report 2024/2025
British Wool Marketing Board (Agricultural Marketing Schemes) annual report 2024/2025
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Register of Ministers’ Gifts and Hospitality: November 2025
Register of Ministers’ Gifts and Hospitality: November 2025
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Environment Agency grants Rathlin Energy permit
Environment Agency grants Rathlin Energy permit
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Fine Cell exhibition opens at the Royal Courts of Justice
Fine Cell exhibition in the Great Hall

As part of an ongoing initiative to use the Great Hall as a law-related exhibition space, and to welcome the public to the Royal Courts of Justice...

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Launching BluePrint: Expanding citizen science across England's waterways 

We’re delighted to announce the launch of a new digital tool that lets you report on the health of your local rivers, lakes and beaches in real-time, directly...

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Help shape the Farmer Collaboration Fund

Through the Farmer Collaboration Fund, government wants to support farmers and land managers to turn best practice into common practice by making it easier for them to share knowledge with each other...

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Driving Pro-Consumer Regulatory Reform in partnership with ASEAN
This blog post explores how recent research from OPSS is contributing to shaping inclusive economic growth in the Philippines.

The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) is the UK's national product...

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Creative businesses to benefit from government finance package
Creative businesses to benefit from government finance package
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Our position on NHS dentistry
Communities across England have made it clear that NHS dentistry needs to be fixed – so it’s affordable and accessible. Read more about our evidence and what changes we’re calling for the NHS and Government to make...
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Sri Lanka looks to join Global Charter on Children’s Care Reform to boost family-based care
Sri Lanka looks to join Global Charter on Children’s Care Reform to boost family-based care
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Driving success through digital adoption
Rhian Hopkins

Digital adoption can often seem daunting, not just because of the technology itself, but also because of the changes it brings. People naturally prefer what they are used to, and ...

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