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08 September

Illegal waste site at former Yorkshire quarry shut down
Illegal waste site at former Yorkshire quarry shut down
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Rail freight growth 2040 target
Rail freight growth 2040 target
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Counterfeit toy investigations reported by Trading Standards rise
Counterfeit toy investigations reported by Trading Standards rise
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State of Policing 2025 to 2026
State of Policing 2025 to 2026
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Artificial intelligence update (Kanishka Narayan)

I am today updating the House on the rapidly advancing capabilities of frontier Artificial Intelligence, a series of recent incidents, and the action the Government is taking in response.

Artificial Intelligence...

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Modernising Corporate Reporting consultation (Kate Dearden)

I am pleased to announce that today the Government has launched a public consultation on Modernising Corporate Reporting. As announced in the House in October 2025 by Minister McDougall, this is a significant...

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Economic Growth (John Healey)

The Government is committed to delivering good growth in every postcode of the United Kingdom.

Today, I am setting out more detail on how we will deliver on this promise - in order that people and places...

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UK pledges winter air defence package to boost Ukraine's defences
UK pledges winter air defence package to boost Ukraine's defences
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UK backing unlocks £167 million of exports for British businesses in Angola
UK backing unlocks £167 million of exports for British businesses in Angola
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Martin Jones reappointed as His Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Probation
Martin Jones reappointed as His Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Probation
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Closing Statement on Behalf of Bea Tranche 2 - Undercover Policing Inquiry
Publication date: 8 Sep 2026. Category: Closing statements.
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Closing Statement on Behalf of the Co-Operating Group of NPSCPs Tranche 2 - Undercover Policing Inquiry
Publication date: 8 Sep 2026. Category: Closing statements.
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Tranche 2 Closing Submission on Behalf of Jane Hickman, Hilary Moore & Rebecca Johnson - Undercover Policing Inquiry
Publication date: 8 Sep 2026. Category: Closing submissions. Originator: Inquiry.
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Closing Statement on behalf of McLibel Support Campaign Tranche 2 - Undercover Policing Inquiry
Publication date: 8 Sep 2026. Category: Closing statements.
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Tranche 2 Closing Submission on behalf of Category H CPs - Undercover Policing Inquiry
Publication date: 8 Sep 2026. Category: Closing submissions. Originator: Inquiry.
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Closing Statement Commissioner Lawyers Tranche 2 - Undercover Policing Inquiry
Publication date: 8 Sep 2026. Category: Closing statements.
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Tranche 2 Closing Submission on Behalf of John Burke-Monerville - Undercover Policing Inquiry
Publication date: 8 Sep 2026. Category: Closing submissions. Originator: Inquiry.
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Tranche 2 Closing Submission on Behalf of Adams Family - Undercover Policing Inquiry
Publication date: 8 Sep 2026. Category: Closing submissions. Originator: Inquiry.
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Closing Statement on behalf of Friends of Freedom Press & Norman Blair Tranche 2 - Undercover Policing Inquiry
Publication date: 8 Sep 2026. Category: Closing statements.
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Closing Statement on Behalf of CND, Lindsey German & Michael Chant Tranche 2 - Undercover Policing Inquiry
Publication date: 8 Sep 2026. Category: Closing statements.
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Closing Statement on Behalf of Various CPs Tranche 2 - Undercover Policing Inquiry
Publication date: 8 Sep 2026. Category: Closing statements.
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Closing Statement on Behalf of TBS Tranche 2 - Undercover Policing Inquiry
Publication date: 8 Sep 2026. Category: Closing statements.
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Tranche 2 Closing Submission on Behalf of Category M CPs - Undercover Policing Inquiry
Publication date: 8 Sep 2026. Category: Closing submissions. Originator: Inquiry.
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Closing Statement on Behalf of Home Office Tranche 2 - Undercover Policing Inquiry
Publication date: 8 Sep 2026. Category: Closing statements.
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Tranche 2 Closing Submission on Behalf of Former Special Demonstration Squad Officers - Undercover Policing Inquiry
Publication date: 8 Sep 2026. Category: Closing submissions. Originator: Inquiry.
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Closing Statement on Behalf of HSA Tranche 2 - Undercover Policing Inquiry
Publication date: 8 Sep 2026. Category: Closing statements.
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Closing Statement on Behalf of Diane Abbott MP and Dame Joan Ruddock Tranche 2 - Undercover Policing Inquiry
Publication date: 8 Sep 2026. Category: Closing statements.
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Closing Statement on Behalf of Category F CPs Tranche 2 - Undercover Policing Inquiry
Publication date: 8 Sep 2026. Category: Closing statements.
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Tranche 2 Closing Submission on Behalf of Category J CPs - Undercover Policing Inquiry
Publication date: 8 Sep 2026. Category: Closing submissions. Originator: Inquiry.
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Closing Statement Designated Lawyers Tranche 2 - Undercover Policing Inquiry
Publication date: 8 Sep 2026. Category: Closing statements.
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Businesses agreeing to a compound settlement for strategic export and sanction offences
Businesses agreeing to a compound settlement for strategic export and sanction offences
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HMRC performance update: July 2026
HMRC performance update: July 2026
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Alcoholic product category changes for travellers’ duty-free allowances
Alcoholic product category changes for travellers’ duty-free allowances
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New space strategy will bolster UK defences against threats from space
New space strategy will bolster UK defences against threats from space
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07 September

SUMMARY OF SECRETARY’S REPORT 26 OCT 25 – 17 APR 26

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MINUTES OF A MEETING HELD ON THURSDAY 30 April 2026

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South Coast protests
South Coast protests
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Local government reorganisation: programme review and decisions withdrawal letter to council leaders
Local government reorganisation: programme review and decisions withdrawal letter to council leaders
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PM call with President Trump of the United States: 7 September 2026
PM call with President Trump of the United States: 7 September 2026
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On track: delivering the promises of the digital markets regime
On track: delivering the promises of the digital markets regime
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UN Human Rights Council 63: UK Statement for the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on Myanmar
UN Human Rights Council 63: UK Statement for the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on Myanmar
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Review of local government reorganisation launched
Review of local government reorganisation launched
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Why we're discussing meat inspection charges at our next Board meeting

Cymraeg

Our job at the Food Standards Agency (FSA) is to make sure food is safe and authentic. In the meat sector, that means carrying out robust inspections in abattoirs and meat processing...

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UN Human Rights Council 63: Joint Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on the UN Fact-Finding Mission for Sudan
UN Human Rights Council 63: Joint Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on the UN Fact-Finding Mission for Sudan
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UN Human Rights Council 63: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue with the UN Fact-Finding Mission for Sudan
UN Human Rights Council 63: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue with the UN Fact-Finding Mission for Sudan
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Chancellor John Healey's Growth Speech 2026
Chancellor John Healey's Growth Speech 2026
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Only around half of primary school children got their flu vaccine last year
Only around half of primary school children got their flu vaccine last year
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National Armaments Director appoints new Chief Financial Officer
National Armaments Director appoints new Chief Financial Officer
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Derek Wilson reappointed as Chair of the Sports Grounds Safety Authority Board
Derek Wilson reappointed as Chair of the Sports Grounds Safety Authority Board
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PM call with President Christodoulides of Cyprus: 7 September 2026
PM call with President Christodoulides of Cyprus: 7 September 2026
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PM call with Prime Minister Kristersson of Sweden: 7 September 2026
PM call with Prime Minister Kristersson of Sweden: 7 September 2026
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PM call with the Amir of Qatar: 7 September 2026
PM call with the Amir of Qatar: 7 September 2026
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Ruth Evans appointed as Chair of the Gambling Commission
Ruth Evans appointed as Chair of the Gambling Commission
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UK expertise to bolster Polish air defences in boost to NATO security
UK expertise to bolster Polish air defences in boost to NATO security
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IBCA Community Update, 7 September 2026
IBCA Community Update, 7 September 2026
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Chancellor takes axe to delays holding back growth
Chancellor takes axe to delays holding back growth
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Interest in Higher Tier single-focus agreements

In July, we introduced a new Expression of Interest (EOI) process to widen participation in Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier (CSHT). 

This made it possible for farmers and land...

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Loan charge settlement scheme: how HMRC will implement it
Loan charge settlement scheme: how HMRC will implement it
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Government response to the Animal Sentience Committee's views on the Glue Traps (Offences) Act 2022
Government response to the Animal Sentience Committee's views on the Glue Traps (Offences) Act 2022
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Annual submission deadline for small pet animal medicine exemptions
Annual submission deadline for small pet animal medicine exemptions
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The Simplification and Agency of Government - Letter to all ministers
The Simplification and Agency of Government - Letter to all ministers
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London hotelier sentenced for exploiting Covid support scheme nine times to fraudulently claim £450,000
London hotelier sentenced for exploiting Covid support scheme nine times to fraudulently claim £450,000
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Modernising corporate reporting
Modernising corporate reporting
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CASI hosts info session for prospective Chevening applicants in Honiara
CASI hosts info session for prospective Chevening applicants in Honiara
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New era for Liverpool buses as government backs local control
New era for Liverpool buses as government backs local control
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Share your expertise and join our Scientific Advisory Committees

Cymraeg

We are currently recruiting for new members to join our  Science Council and Scientific Advisory Committees (SACs).

Our committees are integral to the Food...

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Insolvency practitioner sanctions: Deborah Ann Cockerton 3 August 2026
Insolvency practitioner sanctions: Deborah Ann Cockerton 3 August 2026
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Insolvency practitioner sanctions: Dylan Quail 21 July 2026
Insolvency practitioner sanctions: Dylan Quail 21 July 2026
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From sustainability champions to sustainability by design – Part Two
Thinking about sustainability earlier

Some of the biggest opportunities to improve sustainability arise long before a service enters operation.

Decisions made during concept development, architecture...

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06 September

Firms freed from ‘pen-pushing paperwork’ and costly red tape in business reporting overhaul
Firms freed from ‘pen-pushing paperwork’ and costly red tape in business reporting overhaul
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UK forces join trilateral Arctic exercise in strategic High North operation
UK forces join trilateral Arctic exercise in strategic High North operation
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05 September

Crackdown on illegal number plates with new government funded roads policing team
Crackdown on illegal number plates with new government funded roads policing team
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LSB intensifies action to improve SRA performance and protect consumers

The Legal Services Board (LSB) has decided to initiate further enforcement action to secure urgent improvements at the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA). In 2025, following an independent review into the ...

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04 September

The Secretary of State's speech to the British Irish Association Conference
The Secretary of State's speech to the British Irish Association Conference
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New law to ban depraved child-like sexual abuse dolls
New law to ban depraved child-like sexual abuse dolls
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EM on energy and tyre labelling simplification (COM(2026)565)
EM on energy and tyre labelling simplification (COM(2026)565)
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EM on pollutants and emission limits (C(2026)3144 & C(2026)3151)
EM on pollutants and emission limits (C(2026)3144 & C(2026)3151)
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EM on precursors in the list of scheduled substances (C(2026)689)
EM on precursors in the list of scheduled substances (C(2026)689)
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The countryside that shaped me – and why it matters to us all 
Malham Cove

This post has been written by one of the members of the Environment Blog team. We wish to share some of our own experiences with nature to encourage you to get outside and explore your local environment...

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Latest Elizabeth Emblems awarded to families of public servants who died in the line of duty
Latest Elizabeth Emblems awarded to families of public servants who died in the line of duty
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Southend-on-Sea City Council: Local Plan Intervention letter
Southend-on-Sea City Council: Local Plan Intervention letter
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8th September 2026 Committee on Toxicity Meeting
8th September 2026 Committee on Toxicity Meeting
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Reservoir safety research strategy - 2026
Reservoir safety research strategy - 2026
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DBS board and senior staff expenses, April - June 2026
DBS board and senior staff expenses, April - June 2026
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Government acts to crack down on school uniform-rip offs 
Government acts to crack down on school uniform-rip offs 
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Man who raped two girls has sentence increased after Attorney General intervenes 
Man who raped two girls has sentence increased after Attorney General intervenes 
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Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council: Local Plan Intervention letter
Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council: Local Plan Intervention letter
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Minister puts temporary block on Rare Anglo-Saxon national treasure leaving the UK
Minister puts temporary block on Rare Anglo-Saxon national treasure leaving the UK
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Modern accommodation boost for service personnel at DM Kineton
Modern accommodation boost for service personnel at DM Kineton
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'Slick and easy' cleaning services procurement with Get help buying for schools

Nicola Wells is the school business manager at Amery Hill Secondary School – a single academy trust in Hampshire with approximately 1,000 students. Here she shares her experience of using Get help buying...

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GIAA senior staff pay 2025-26
GIAA senior staff pay 2025-26
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Building Safety Regulator building control approval application data June to August 2026
Building Safety Regulator building control approval application data June to August 2026
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SLC Annual Report and Accounts 2025 to 2026
SLC Annual Report and Accounts 2025 to 2026
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Insolvency Practitioner Sanctions: Debi Harvey 25 August 2026
Insolvency Practitioner Sanctions: Debi Harvey 25 August 2026
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Gamebird release, shooting and welfare during rearing in England: call for evidence
Gamebird release, shooting and welfare during rearing in England: call for evidence
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MOJ Counter Fraud Strategy 2026 to 2030
MOJ Counter Fraud Strategy 2026 to 2030
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Consultation on proposals for a revised system of financial support for abattoirs and game handling establishments
Consultation on proposals for a revised system of financial support for abattoirs and game handling establishments
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Enduring relationships for care-experienced children
Enduring relationships for care-experienced children
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Change of British High Commissioner to Mozambique: Adam Pile
Change of British High Commissioner to Mozambique: Adam Pile
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PS & B - Estate Management Limited – winding up order made
PS & B - Estate Management Limited – winding up order made
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