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24 April

A new business analysis course is now live on the Government Digital and Data Hub 

If you have ever wondered what business analysts do in government, the Business Analysis in Government: Getting Started is your chance to learn more.  

As part of...

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CMA: spending over £500, March 2026
CMA: spending over £500, March 2026
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CMA: spending over £25,000, March 2026
CMA: spending over £25,000, March 2026
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CMA: senior officials' business expenses, Q2 2025 to 2026
CMA: senior officials' business expenses, Q2 2025 to 2026
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Transparency and disclosure: updating our general guidance
Transparency and disclosure: updating our general guidance
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Game-changing digital tracking takes fight to rogue waste traders
Game-changing digital tracking takes fight to rogue waste traders
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NIO Launches Engagement for Change Fund to Empower Community and Voluntary Sector
NIO Launches Engagement for Change Fund to Empower Community and Voluntary Sector
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Accredited official statistics: Coroners statistics 2025
Accredited official statistics: Coroners statistics 2025
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DHSC: workforce management information March 2026
DHSC: workforce management information March 2026
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ORR: workforce management information, March 2026
ORR: workforce management information, March 2026
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Ministerial Group for Digital Inclusion: meeting summaries
Ministerial Group for Digital Inclusion: meeting summaries
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Ministerial Group for Digital Inclusion: terms of reference
Ministerial Group for Digital Inclusion: terms of reference
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Draft affirmative coming for Nuclear Safeguards (EU Exit and Fees) (Amendment) Regulations 2026
Draft affirmative coming for Nuclear Safeguards (EU Exit and Fees) (Amendment) Regulations 2026. See other results for details.
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Draft affirmative coming for Digital Waste Tracking (England) Regulations 2026
Draft affirmative coming for Digital Waste Tracking (England) Regulations 2026. See other results for details.
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British International Investment: 2026–2031 Strategy (Baroness Chapman of Darlington)

I wish to update the House on British International Investment’s (BII) new five‑year Strategy for 2026–2031, launched today. BII is the UK’s Development Finance Institution, investing ...

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Illegal Migration: Small Boat Crossings (Alex Norris)

I have been clear about this Government’s determination to crack down on small boats. No one should be making dangerous journeys, undermining our border security and putting lives at risk. We must restore...

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The Ajax Programme (Luke Pollard)

The Ministry of Defence had aspired to update the House via WMS on the Armoured Calvery programme today. Political channels have requested that this WMS is delayed until next week, as a result of key meetings...

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MOD Arm’s Length Bodies Reforms (Luke Pollard)

I wish to update the House on changes to Arm’s Length Bodies (ALBs) within the Ministry of Defence, delivered as part of Defence Reform and the Productive and Agile State Programme. These changes strengthen...

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Automated Passenger Services Permitting Scheme (Simon Lightwood, Member, Bus Services (No. 2) Bill [HL] Committee)

This statement provides an update on the Government’s work to enable the automated passenger services permitting scheme from this spring, a key step in implementing the Automated Vehicles Act 2024 and supporting...

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40th anniversary of the Chornobyl disaster: UK statement to the OSCE
40th anniversary of the Chornobyl disaster: UK statement to the OSCE
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Grave of Great War soldier from Hampstead identified
Grave of Great War soldier from Hampstead identified
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Official Statistics: Offender employment outcomes, update to March 2026
Official Statistics: Offender employment outcomes, update to March 2026
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From data to decisions: How is epidemiology protecting animal, plant and human health?

As APHA’s Epidemiology Discipline Champion, Dr Clare Benton brings deep scientific expertise and a passion for turning data into practical action. With years of experience working in wildlife health, Clare...

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CCS business appointment rules advice, April 2025 to March 2026
CCS business appointment rules advice, April 2025 to March 2026
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Hacking major projects
Jess Grindlay (r) and the winning NISTA team

Jess Grindlay, NISTA's Lead Data Scientist, talks about her experiences hacking creative solutions to help manage government projects

In NISTA, we often...

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23 April

New UK-France agreement to reduce illegal crossings
New UK-France agreement to reduce illegal crossings
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Readout of the first meeting of the Civil Society Council: 22 April 2026 
Readout of the first meeting of the Civil Society Council: 22 April 2026 
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Waste carrier fined after depositing tonnes at illegal site
Waste carrier fined after depositing tonnes at illegal site
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School land: decisions about the disposal of playing field land
School land: decisions about the disposal of playing field land
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TRA proposes new measure on South Korean hot rolled steel plate
TRA proposes new measure on South Korean hot rolled steel plate
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Modernised homes for military families in Woolwich returning from Cyprus deployment
Modernised homes for military families in Woolwich returning from Cyprus deployment
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Stability and lasting peace can only be achieved if the efforts of the international community are matched with action by all Haitian stakeholders: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Stability and lasting peace can only be achieved if the efforts of the international community are matched with action by all Haitian stakeholders: UK statement at the UN Security Council
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National Data Guardian statement on UK Biobank data advertised for sale in China
National Data Guardian statement on UK Biobank data advertised for sale in China
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Statutory Document Summaries
Statutory Document Summaries
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How we built the new Defra service manual with AI and community collaboration
Photo by Igor Omilaev on Unsplash

Hi, I'm Chris Leo, the AI user-centred design lead in the AI capability and enablement team.

Before taking on this project, I kept seeing the same...

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Academies consolidated annual report and accounts: 2023 to 2024
Academies consolidated annual report and accounts: 2023 to 2024
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FOI request: supplier-retailer relationships and trading practices
FOI request: supplier-retailer relationships and trading practices
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NIO: Workforce management information, March 2026
NIO: Workforce management information, March 2026
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UK-Moldova Strategic Dialogue - 23 April 2026
UK-Moldova Strategic Dialogue - 23 April 2026
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UK-Türkiye Strategic Partnership Framework: Joint Statement
UK-Türkiye Strategic Partnership Framework: Joint Statement
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Minister of State statement to the House of Commons: 23 April 2026
Minister of State statement to the House of Commons: 23 April 2026
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Secretary of State sets out policy steers to Ofqual
Secretary of State sets out policy steers to Ofqual
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Report by the Representative on Freedom of the Media to the OSCE Permanent Council: Joint Statement, April 2026
Report by the Representative on Freedom of the Media to the OSCE Permanent Council: Joint Statement, April 2026
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McDonald’s is supporting the government's drive to get young people earning or learning
McDonald’s is supporting the government's drive to get young people earning or learning
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Waste site clearance underway after court action
Waste site clearance underway after court action
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A year of progress for public design

At the end of each planning year, I always find myself asking the same question: what has actually changed?

Have we simply been busy? Or have we made real progress?

Looking back on 2025...

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FOI request: trading practices and supply chain structure
FOI request: trading practices and supply chain structure
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The UK's nuclear deterrent: A National Endeavour
The UK's nuclear deterrent: A National Endeavour
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Manual of Trade Mark Practice in use during 1989 and 1992
Manual of Trade Mark Practice in use during 1989 and 1992
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Post-16 L2 and L3 qualifications: 2027 proposed subject content
Post-16 L2 and L3 qualifications: 2027 proposed subject content
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Regulating post-16 vocational and technical qualifications at levels 2 and 3
Regulating post-16 vocational and technical qualifications at levels 2 and 3
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Automated passenger services permitting scheme: government response
Automated passenger services permitting scheme: government response
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Economic Secretary on a drive to help young people find their Child Trust Funds
Economic Secretary on a drive to help young people find their Child Trust Funds
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Russia’s war against Ukraine and threats to OSCE security: UK statement to the OSCE
Russia’s war against Ukraine and threats to OSCE security: UK statement to the OSCE
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Precautionary recall of medication used for pain and inflammation due to incomplete patient information
Precautionary recall of medication used for pain and inflammation due to incomplete patient information
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Challenges to media freedom in the OSCE region: UK statement to the OSCE, April 2026
Challenges to media freedom in the OSCE region: UK statement to the OSCE, April 2026
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Baroness Stuart’s term as Royal Mint Advisory Committee (RMAC) Chair extended for five months
Baroness Stuart’s term as Royal Mint Advisory Committee (RMAC) Chair extended for five months
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Apply for a licence to keep non-native fish or crayfish
Apply for a licence to keep non-native fish or crayfish
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Introduce or keep non-native fish, lobsters and crayfish
Introduce or keep non-native fish, lobsters and crayfish
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Speech by the Lady Chief Justice at The Times Law Essay Awards

BARONESS CARR OF WALTON-ON-THE-HILL,LADY CHIEF JUSTICE OF ENGLAND AND WALES

The Times Law Essay Awards Dinner, 22 April 2026

My Lord Chancellor, my Lords, Ladies and Gentlemen, it is a pleasure...
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Independent special schools and post-16 institutions
Independent special schools and post-16 institutions
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The Northern Ireland Troubles Bill (Hilary Benn)

I wish to update the House on the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill (“The Troubles Bill”) and the Government’s commitment to put in place legislation to address the legacy of that terrible period...

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Stamp Duty Land Tax on periodic tenancies (Dan Tomlinson, Member, Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee)

Tenant wellbeing is central to the Government’s recent Renters’ Rights Act 2025 (RRA), which will deliver on our manifesto commitment to transform the experience of private renting, and give renters...

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Oil and Gas Decommissioning Relief Deeds (Dan Tomlinson, Member, Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee)

The government’s fiscal approach for oil and gas aims to balance supporting investment and growth with ensuring a fair return for the nation in exchange for the use of its resources.

At Budget...

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Publication of the Ofgem Review Final Report (Martin McCluskey)

Today I am publishing the Government’s Final Report of the Review of Ofgem, the energy regulator for Great Britain. This Review delivers on our commitment to ensure that consumers remain well protected ...

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Frontier technologies: powering the UK’s digital innovation
Frontier technologies: powering the UK’s digital innovation
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Local government reorganisation: next steps letter to East Sussex and Brighton and Hove council chief executives
Local government reorganisation: next steps letter to East Sussex and Brighton and Hove council chief executives
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Local government reorganisation: next steps letter to West Sussex council chief executives
Local government reorganisation: next steps letter to West Sussex council chief executives
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DNA test identifies Essex soldier of the Great War
DNA test identifies Essex soldier of the Great War
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Appointment of the President of the Family Division: 23 April 2026
Appointment of the President of the Family Division: 23 April 2026
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From service to global markets: UKEF partners with Finance for Forces to support veteran-led exporters 
From service to global markets: UKEF partners with Finance for Forces to support veteran-led exporters 
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Planning Inspectorate publishes March official statistics
Planning Inspectorate publishes March official statistics
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Insolvency Service joins forces with Crimestoppers to crack down on rogue directors
Insolvency Service joins forces with Crimestoppers to crack down on rogue directors
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Anniversary Statement: De Havilland Canada DHC-8, 9H-LWB
Anniversary Statement: De Havilland Canada DHC-8, 9H-LWB
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UK Support to Displaced Families of the Lebanese Armed Forces
UK Support to Displaced Families of the Lebanese Armed Forces
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March 2026 Transaction Data
March 2026 Transaction Data
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Official Statistics: Prison leavers in substance misuse treatment: 4-week outcomes
Official Statistics: Prison leavers in substance misuse treatment: 4-week outcomes
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Official Statistics: Electronic Monitoring Statistics Publication, March 2026
Official Statistics: Electronic Monitoring Statistics Publication, March 2026
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Extension of Chair and 3 non-executive directors for Gov Facilities Services Limited
Extension of Chair and 3 non-executive directors for Gov Facilities Services Limited
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Transparency data: Miscarriage of Justice Application Service (MOJAS) claims management information: April 2016 to March 2026
Transparency data: Miscarriage of Justice Application Service (MOJAS) claims management information: April 2016 to March 2026
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Lord Justice Cobb appointed President of the Family Division

The post Lord Justice Cobb appointed President of the Family Division appeared first on Courts and Tribunals Judiciary.

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Draft affirmative coming for Register of Overseas Entities (Protection and Trusts) and Limited Liability Partnerships (Application of Company Law) (Amendment) Regulations 2026
Draft affirmative coming for Register of Overseas Entities (Protection and Trusts) and Limited Liability Partnerships (Application of Company Law) (Amendment) Regulations 2026. See other results for details.
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The benefits system risks discouraging apprenticeships

The benefits system risks discouraging apprenticeships

Different things in life evolve at different rates. That much is inevitable, but it’s still a source of trouble. Just think of all those newspaper...

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DfT: workforce management information, March 2026
DfT: workforce management information, March 2026
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HMRC officials' meetings with tobacco stakeholders, January to March 2026
HMRC officials' meetings with tobacco stakeholders, January to March 2026
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HMRC and VOA: workforce management information, March 2026
HMRC and VOA: workforce management information, March 2026
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Further education college workforce analysis
Further education college workforce analysis
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Further education college workforce using teacher pension data
Further education college workforce using teacher pension data
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Balance Sheet Framework
Balance Sheet Framework
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Digital sustainability in government: an in-depth look at the GDSA Summit
Ned Gartside, Sustainable Design Lead at Defra

Ned Gartside, Sustainable Design Lead for Defra, reflects on the second Government Digital Sustainability Alliance (GDSA) summit, which took place in ...

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Consultations on Defra's final four FMPs close on 5 May
Consultations on Defra's final four FMPs close on 5 May
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Benefits system distorts choices at 16
Benefits system distorts choices at 16
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22 April

We urge the international community to remain focused on supporting progress towards Syria’s economic recovery and long-term stability: UK statement at the UN Security Council
We urge the international community to remain focused on supporting progress towards Syria’s economic recovery and long-term stability: UK statement at the UN Security Council
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PM meeting with Secretary General of the Council of Europe Alain Berset: 22 April 2026
PM meeting with Secretary General of the Council of Europe Alain Berset: 22 April 2026
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We reiterate our commitment to an inclusive political process which safeguards Libya’s unity and stability: UK statement at the UN Security Council
We reiterate our commitment to an inclusive political process which safeguards Libya’s unity and stability: UK statement at the UN Security Council
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Ruling from the 16 April 2026 Procedural Hearing - Undercover Policing Inquiry
Publication date: 22 Apr 2026. Category: Preliminary issues. Originator: Inquiry.
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Ofgem Review, 2026
Ofgem Review, 2026
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Susan Harris appointed Vice-Chair of Infected Blood Memorial Committee
Susan Harris appointed Vice-Chair of Infected Blood Memorial Committee
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Investigation into charities run by designated person results in over £1.3m redistributed to good causes
Investigation into charities run by designated person results in over £1.3m redistributed to good causes
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New animal medicine adverse event reporting service launching May 2026
New animal medicine adverse event reporting service launching May 2026
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