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25 February

The UK strongly supports MINUSCA and its vital role in protecting civilians in the Central African Republic: UK statement at the UN Security Council
The UK strongly supports MINUSCA and its vital role in protecting civilians in the Central African Republic: UK statement at the UN Security Council
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New laws to protect victims of ‘honour’- based abuse
New laws to protect victims of ‘honour’- based abuse
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Landmark bill to deliver swifter justice for victims
Landmark bill to deliver swifter justice for victims
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Government cracks down on unsafe and unregulated building products in response to Grenfell Tower tragedy
Government cracks down on unsafe and unregulated building products in response to Grenfell Tower tragedy
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Dorset farmer fined after failing to comply with slurry notice
Dorset farmer fined after failing to comply with slurry notice
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We will try to defend human dignity wherever it is threatened: statement by UK Minister for Human Rights
We will try to defend human dignity wherever it is threatened: statement by UK Minister for Human Rights
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UK NSC consults on screening for biliary atresia in newborns

The UK National Screening Committee (UK NSC) has opened a consultation on evidence relating to screening for biliary atresia in newborns.

Biliary atresia is one of the health conditions ...

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Waste Metric Dashboard: February 2026
Waste Metric Dashboard: February 2026
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Valuation Office Agency: January 2026 transparency data
Valuation Office Agency: January 2026 transparency data
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Unexplained wealth orders: 2024 to 2025 annual report
Unexplained wealth orders: 2024 to 2025 annual report
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Courts and Tribunals Bill
Courts and Tribunals Bill
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CMA response to working paper on options for reform of non-compete clauses in employment contracts
CMA response to working paper on options for reform of non-compete clauses in employment contracts
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Remit letter to the SSRB for PSNI chief police officers: 2026 to 2027
Remit letter to the SSRB for PSNI chief police officers: 2026 to 2027
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Funding boost to support patients to stay in and return to work
Funding boost to support patients to stay in and return to work
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DfE update 25 February 2026
DfE update 25 February 2026
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Regulator launches a statutory inquiry into William Blake House Northants
Regulator launches a statutory inquiry into William Blake House Northants
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UK honours Ukrainian resilience on 4th anniversary of Russia’s illegal war: UK Statement to the OSCE
UK honours Ukrainian resilience on 4th anniversary of Russia’s illegal war: UK Statement to the OSCE
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UK reaffirms commitment to humane treatment of POWs and accountability of Russia in Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE
UK reaffirms commitment to humane treatment of POWs and accountability of Russia in Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE
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GAD sets up new pension scheme working group
GAD sets up new pension scheme working group
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Manchester fraudster who followed friend's advice to claim maximum-value Covid loan is jailed
Manchester fraudster who followed friend's advice to claim maximum-value Covid loan is jailed
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How a ‘Hackathon’ approach can accelerate the implementation of digital solutions

AI Generated Infographic illustrating the core elements of the hackathon

Jay Ashcroft shares how a ‘Hackathon’ approach can foster creativity and produce working digital solutions in days.

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Modern Systems for a Modern Industry â€“ how MyVT is transforming experiences 
An example of the improved digital application process 

Over the past few years, we’ve made major changes to how Individual Vehicle Approval (IVA) applications are processed.&...

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Grenfell Tower Inquiry Government Annual Report: February 2026
Grenfell Tower Inquiry Government Annual Report: February 2026
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Statement of Excesses 2024-25
Statement of Excesses 2024-25
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General Safety Requirement for Construction Products
General Safety Requirement for Construction Products
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Construction Products Reform White Paper
Construction Products Reform White Paper
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Statement from the interim Chief Construction Adviser
Statement from the interim Chief Construction Adviser
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Ukrainians to receive greater certainty about their futures
Ukrainians to receive greater certainty about their futures
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Pakistani visitors to the UK can now use eVisas
Pakistani visitors to the UK can now use eVisas
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Arrests made in multi-million pound waste fraud case
Arrests made in multi-million pound waste fraud case
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Foot and Mouth disease detected in Cyprus
Foot and Mouth disease detected in Cyprus
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SFO set to secure £280,000 from convicted fraudster David Ames
SFO set to secure &pound;280,000 from convicted fraudster David Ames
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Councils urged to crush more fly-tippers’ vehicles
Councils urged to crush more fly-tippers’ vehicles
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Fish return to Cullompton ponds thanks to rod licence money
Fish return to Cullompton ponds thanks to rod licence money
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MHRA disrupts second manufacturing facility suspected to be involved in the manufacture of illegal weight loss medicines in latest blow to criminal network
MHRA disrupts second manufacturing facility suspected to be involved in the manufacture of illegal weight loss medicines in latest blow to criminal network
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​​Scotland’s plan means immediate climate targets are now within reach, says CCC​

The Climate Change Committee (CCC)’s latest assessment of the Scottish Government’s progress in reducing emissions found that there are â€˜credible plans’ and â€˜plans with ...

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Being an intelligence analyst at Companies House

One of the aims of an intelligence analyst at Companies House is to produce assessments that inform our understanding of abuse of the register. This work assists both Companies House and our law enforcement ...

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Second Witness Statement of 'Lindsey' - Undercover Policing Inquiry
Publication date: 25 Feb 2026. Category: Statement.
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First Witness Statement of 'Lindsey' - Undercover Policing Inquiry
Publication date: 25 Feb 2026. Category: Statement.
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Northern Ireland remit letter for Police Remuneration Review Body: 2026
Northern Ireland remit letter for Police Remuneration Review Body: 2026
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Sir Kevan Collins appointed as Delivery Adviser to the Secretary of State for Education
Sir Kevan Collins appointed as Delivery Adviser to the Secretary of State for Education
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Developers selected to transform two former hotbeds of Sheffield industry into thriving new neighbourhoods with up to 1,300 new homes
Developers selected to transform two former hotbeds of Sheffield industry into thriving new neighbourhoods with up to 1,300 new homes
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Mine water by-product unlocks city-centre brownfield site
Mine water by-product unlocks city-centre brownfield site
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How will the new GP contract improve the experience at your local practice?
What will the new GP contract mean for your care? And how did we use your feedback to call for a contract that works for you?
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Levelling the playing field with Microsoft accessibility
Dylan Boyer

In today’s rapidly expanding digital landscape, especially with the introduction of AI, technology is advancing at a pace that can be overwhelming for many people. In Digital Data...

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Seabed Carbon Risks: What Our Evidence Shows

A new technical briefing reviews the latest evidence on how trawling, other human activities and climate change affect seabed carbon.

In this new blog, UK and international blue carbon experts...

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MHCLG: spending over £500, January 2026
MHCLG: spending over &pound;500, January 2026
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MHCLG: spending over £25,000, January 2026
MHCLG: spending over &pound;25,000, January 2026
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Draft affirmative coming for Aviation Safety (Amendment) Regulations 2026
Draft affirmative coming for Aviation Safety (Amendment) Regulations 2026. See other results for details.
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Draft affirmative coming for Chemicals (Health and Safety) (Amendment, Consequential and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2026
Draft affirmative coming for Chemicals (Health and Safety) (Amendment, Consequential and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2026. See other results for details.
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Update on Sustainable Farming at the National Farmers’ Union 2026 Conference (Baroness Hayman of Ullock)

My Rt. Hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Emma Reynolds MP) has made the following statement.

British agriculture employs hundreds of thousands of people, sustains...

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Update on the Telegraph sale (Baroness Twycross)

I am repeating the following Written Ministerial Statement made today in the other place by my Right Honourable Friend, the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, Lisa Nandy MP:

I wish to update...

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Updates to the regulation of TV and video-on-demand services (Baroness Twycross)

I am repeating the following Written Ministerial Statement made today in the other place by my Rt Honourable Friend the Minister for Creative Industries, Media and Arts Ian Murray MP:

I am pleased to update...

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GP contract 2026/27 (Stephen Kinnock, Member, Mental Health Bill [HL] Committee)

General practice is the front door of the NHS, delivering millions of appointments each year and providing trusted, continuous care to patients in every community. The Government is committed to supporting general...

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Update on Sustainable Farming at the National Farmers’ Union 2026 Conference (Emma Reynolds)

British agriculture employs hundreds of thousands of people, sustains rural communities, shapes the countryside, and contributes billions to our economy.

Today, I wish to update the House on a package...

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Sitting day allocations for Courts and Tribunals (David Lammy)

Each year, the Government and the senior judiciary work to agree the sitting day allocations and overall funding envelope for His Majesty’s Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS). This joint approach ensures...

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Court Modernisation (David Lammy)

This Government inherited a criminal justice system on the brink of collapse. Trials are taking longer, hearings are being cancelled, and victims are facing unacceptable delays.

As the Independent Review...

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Unexplained Wealth Orders Annual Report 2024-2025 (Dan Jarvis)

Today, the unexplained wealth order report for the period 2024 to 2025 will be laid before Parliament. The unexplained wealth order report details the number of unexplained wealth orders made by the High Court...

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Call for Evidence – Identification of Victims of Modern Slavery (Summary of Responses Report) (Jess Phillips, Member, Crime and Policing Bill Committee)

On 16 July 2025, I announced a public Call for Evidence on Identification of Victims of Modern Slavery. The goal of this Call for Evidence was to hear views from stakeholders on the definitions of a victim of...

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Further extension of the Ukraine Permission Extension Scheme (Mike Tapp)

The Government remains steadfast in its support for the people of Ukraine in the face of Russia’s illegal and unprovoked invasion. From the outset of the conflict, the Government has acted decisively and...

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Updates to the regulation of TV and video-on-demand services (Ian Murray)

I am pleased to update the House on essential reforms the government is making to television and video-on-demand regulation. These measures mark an important step in the government’s implementation of the...

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Update on the Telegraph sale (Lisa Nandy)

I wish to update the House on the sale of Telegraph Media Group Holdings Limited (TMGH).

On 12 February 2026, I issued a Public Interest Intervention Notice (PIIN) in relation to the anticipated ...

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Direction to the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority in respect of the Hunterston B Nuclear Site (Ed Miliband)

I am today laying a designation direction, which has been given to the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) in respect of the Hunterston B nuclear site. The direction reaffirms NDA’s responsibility for...

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Your energy bill from April: what’s changing
Your energy bill from April: what’s changing
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Energy bills coming down thanks to government action, as Prime Minister vows to bear down on cost of living
Energy bills coming down thanks to government action, as Prime Minister vows to bear down on cost of living
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Civic head of Shetland Islands Council banned as company director over unpaid taxes
Civic head of Shetland Islands Council banned as company director over unpaid taxes
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Three councils fail to meet RSH’s consumer standards
Three councils fail to meet RSH’s consumer standards
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Minister gives stamp of approval to protecting Post Office network
Minister gives stamp of approval to protecting Post Office network
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Support for clients of PM Law
Support for clients of PM Law
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Defining Success for Wildlife: What Does "Thriving" Really Mean?

How do we know when a species is truly thriving, rather than just surviving? This is the question Natural England has been working to answer. We've now published new definitions that set out exactly what success...

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Reflections from the Space Communicators’ Network 

Last year, the UK Space Agency’s External Affairs team organised and hosted the Space Communicators’ Network Workshop at the UK Space Conference in Manchester. Bringing together communications experts from across...

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Landmark deal paves way for return of regular cross-Channel rail freight
Landmark deal paves way for return of regular cross-Channel rail freight
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Next stop, new career – bus drivers encourage others to get on board
Next stop, new career – bus drivers encourage others to get on board
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Grant boost to cover almost half the cost of installing EV chargers for households and businesses
Grant boost to cover almost half the cost of installing EV chargers for households and businesses
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24 February

UK enforces digital permission to travel
UK enforces digital permission to travel
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We are working with partners across this Council and beyond to defend the UN Charter because Russia’s war is illegal and unprovoked: UK Statement at the UN Security Council
We are working with partners across this Council and beyond to defend the UN Charter because Russia’s war is illegal and unprovoked: UK Statement at the UN Security Council
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The UK stands with Ukraine in our unwavering commitment to a just and lasting peace: UK Statement at the UN General Assembly
The UK stands with Ukraine in our unwavering commitment to a just and lasting peace: UK Statement at the UN General Assembly
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Powerful new Royal Navy warship programme advances as milestones reached for two ships
Powerful new Royal Navy warship programme advances as milestones reached for two ships
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Commissioner's statement on live facial recognition consultation
Commissioner's statement on live facial recognition consultation
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G7 leaders’ statement on the war in Ukraine: 24 February 2026
G7 leaders’ statement on the war in Ukraine: 24 February 2026
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Fake Mounjaro (tirzepatide) KwikPen 15mg pre-filled pens
Fake Mounjaro (tirzepatide) KwikPen 15mg pre-filled pens
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Farming Equipment and Technology Fund 2026: guidance now available 

The application window for the next round of the Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF 2026) will open on 17 March.

Guidance for FETF 2026 is now available on GOV.UK to help you prepare...

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NFU26: how we’re building farming resilience

Today at the National Farmers Union (NFU) conference, the Secretary of State Emma Reynolds shared more detail on how government will deliver its vision for agriculture in England.

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SFI26: details, definitions and what to expect
Credit: Becky Briggs

In this post, we explain what to expect from the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) offer in 2026.

We also share the list of the 71 actions available in the new offer...

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FOI responses released by the SSRO 2026
FOI responses released by the SSRO 2026
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Commissioner's response to the live facial recognition consultation
Commissioner's response to the live facial recognition consultation
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Connecting businesses with nature: relaunching Projects for Nature 

Nature is one of our most valuable assets. It provides the food we eat, the water we drink and the landscapes that support our wellbeing and economy. Yet nature is under increasing pressure and public funding...

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2024 Standard Civil Contract Schedules Update
2024 Standard Civil Contract Schedules Update
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Innovative solutions to boost munitions outload capability
Innovative solutions to boost munitions outload capability
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Final piece in place for defence support transformation
Final piece in place for defence support transformation
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Better access to GPs with same-day appointments for urgent care
Better access to GPs with same-day appointments for urgent care
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Secretary of State's address to NFU26
Secretary of State's address to NFU26
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MHRA approves imlunestrant tosylate (Inluryo) - a new treatment for breast cancer
MHRA approves imlunestrant tosylate (Inluryo) - a new treatment for breast cancer
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Schools white paper to rewire education transforming life chances
Schools white paper to rewire education transforming life chances
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Year 1 Extended Producer Responsibility for packaging fees update
Year 1 Extended Producer Responsibility for packaging fees update
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Our response to the new GP contract
Read our response to the government's new contract for GP services.
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We are calling time on the justice system of the past
We are calling time on the justice system of the past
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The Bat Advice Service (BAS) – Reforming Natural England’s advice for householders 

By Matt Heard, National Delivery Director

In this blog we explain how we are reforming the Bat Advice Service, the free support available to householders and places of worship who have bat roosts...

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Animal Health and Welfare Pathway: mandatory proposals
Animal Health and Welfare Pathway: mandatory proposals
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UKDI launches new phase of fast paced innovation competition
UKDI launches new phase of fast paced innovation competition
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