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05 November

Russia must show the evidence behind its claims: UK statement to the OSCE
Russia must show the evidence behind its claims: UK statement to the OSCE
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Prepare for gear changes

The UK and EU have agreed a package of additional technical fisheries measures for 2026 to support the recovery of severely depleted fish stocks in the Celtic Sea, Channel and Irish Sea.

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Stronger consumer protection through more focused oversight
Consumers are set to benefit from more focused oversight of legal regulators, earlier action to identify and tackle risks, better complaints handling and support for technology that makes legal help more accessible...
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NS&I: senior officials’ expenses and hospitality, April 2026 to March 2027
NS&I: senior officials’ expenses and hospitality, April 2026 to March 2027
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EM on EU Regulation 2024/3015 on forced labour
EM on EU Regulation 2024/3015 on forced labour
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Consultation on the proposed update and consolidation of Northern Ireland’s domestic legislative framework for food contact materials
Consultation on the proposed update and consolidation of Northern Ireland’s domestic legislative framework for food contact materials
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Government response to the Independent Public Bodies Review of the Legal Services Board
Government response to the Independent Public Bodies Review of the Legal Services Board
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Government to end 'wild west' e-bike parking with new powers for local leaders
Government to end 'wild west' e-bike parking with new powers for local leaders
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53rd Universal Periodic Review of human rights: UK Statement on Greece
53rd Universal Periodic Review of human rights: UK Statement on Greece
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53rd Universal Periodic Review of human rights: UK Statement on Samoa
53rd Universal Periodic Review of human rights: UK Statement on Samoa
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Joint Communiqué between the UK Special Envoy for Women and Girls and Members of the Romanian parliamentary delegation, 22 October 2026
Joint Communiqué between the UK Special Envoy for Women and Girls and Members of the Romanian parliamentary delegation, 22 October 2026
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UK and Jamaica sign landmark partnership to fast track Hurricane Melissa reconstruction
UK and Jamaica sign landmark partnership to fast track Hurricane Melissa reconstruction
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Edition 46: News from the Adjudicator
Edition 46: News from the Adjudicator
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53rd Universal Periodic Review of human rights: UK Statement on Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
53rd Universal Periodic Review of human rights: UK Statement on Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
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Unlocking capital for nature: Office for Investment convenes investors, government and local leaders to drive delivery
Unlocking capital for nature: Office for Investment convenes investors, government and local leaders to drive delivery
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53rd Universal Periodic Review of human rights: UK Statement on Hungary
53rd Universal Periodic Review of human rights: UK Statement on Hungary
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Reappointments to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board
Reappointments to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board
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What will childhood look like in 2040?
What will childhood look like in 2040?
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Law Officers mark 25 years of Pro Bono Week
Law Officers mark 25 years of Pro Bono Week
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International Development Minister speech at Education Cannot Wait Replenishment Conference
International Development Minister speech at Education Cannot Wait Replenishment Conference
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New fishing rules to support stocks
New fishing rules to support stocks
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Protecting England's seahorses, stalked jellyfish and the seagrass meadows they depend on
Image credit @Neil Garrick-Maidment, The Seahorse Trust

England’s seas support some of our most important and sensitive marine habitats and species, many of which are protected within marine protected areas...

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Security Industry Authority annual report and accounts 2025 to 2026
Security Industry Authority annual report and accounts 2025 to 2026
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Scottish Trades Union Congress: Other related Documents (PDF format)
Scottish Trades Union Congress: Other related Documents (PDF format)
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Digital Mental Health Technologies (DMHT): Phase 1 evaluation survey
Digital Mental Health Technologies (DMHT): Phase 1 evaluation survey
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Our approach to recognition for V Levels, Foundation Certificates and Occupational Certificates​
Our approach to recognition for V Levels, Foundation Certificates and Occupational Certificates​
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Shared cycle scheme licensing
Shared cycle scheme licensing
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Pension trustees – investment and fiduciary duties: consultation
Pension trustees – investment and fiduciary duties: consultation
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Draft affirmative coming for Merchant Shipping (General Lighthouse Authorities) (Increase of Borrowing Limit) Order 2027
Draft affirmative coming for Merchant Shipping (General Lighthouse Authorities) (Increase of Borrowing Limit) Order 2027. See other results for details.
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Responsible Business Conduct (Lord Sarwar)

In the Trade Strategy, the Government committed to an evidence-based review of the UK’s approach to promoting Responsible Business Conduct (RBC), to assess whether our current framework remains fit for ...

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Broadcast Media Mergers Update (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 the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, Lisa Nandy...

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Schedule 6B Northern Ireland Act 1998: Windsor Framework decisions (Hamish Falconer)

On 10 November, I will be meeting with the European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security, Maroš Šefčovič for this Government’s third meeting of the Withdrawal Agreement Joint...

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Integrated Security Fund: Annual Report 2025/26 (Dan Jarvis)

On 4 November 2026, I published the Integrated Security Fund Annual Report 2025-26, which sets out how the Fund has supported delivery of the Government's national security priorities over the past year. The ...

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Responsible Business Conduct (Jonathan Reynolds)

In the Trade Strategy, the Government committed to an evidence-based review of the UK’s approach to promoting Responsible Business Conduct (RBC), to assess whether our current framework remains fit for ...

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Changes to the UK Designs Framework Consultation: Government Response (Chris McDonald)

Today, the government is publishing and laying before both Houses of Parliament its response to the consultation on changes to the UK designs framework. This publication marks an important step forward in ensuring...

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National Savings and Investments (Torsten Bell, Member, Pension Schemes Bill Committee)

On 19 May 2026, I updated Parliament on the steps being taken by National Savings and Investments (NS&I) to address historic failures in the handling of some bereavement claims and the remediation scheme ...

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Broadcast Media Mergers Update (Lisa Nandy)

On 15 October 2026 my Department wrote to Sky UK Limited and ITV plc to inform them I was minded to intervene in the anticipated merger between Sky UK Ltd and ITV Media & Entertainment Holdings Ltd under ...

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Law enforcement use of biometrics, facial recognition and similar technologies (Sarah Jones)

I am today announcing publication of the Government’s response to the public consultation on a new legal framework for law enforcement use of biometrics, facial recognition and similar technologies in England...

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Outcomes from UN Biodiversity Conference COP17, Yerevan, Armenia (Jenny Riddell-Carpenter)

Nature underpins our food and water security, health, economic resilience and prosperity. The Government remains committed to halting and reversing biodiversity loss and to implementing the Kunming-Montreal Global...

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DHSC and NHS England organisational update (Yvette Cooper)

Over the summer, I have reviewed DHSC’s reform plans, the legislation and the work underway across the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) and NHS England (NHSE) to deliver the vision set out in...

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Government announces up to £15 million to bring the joy of reading to 300,000 more young children 
Government announces up to £15 million to bring the joy of reading to 300,000 more young children 
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RSH data indicates increase in social housing tenant satisfaction
RSH data indicates increase in social housing tenant satisfaction
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COP17: UK government steps up calls to tackle nature loss
COP17: UK government steps up calls to tackle nature loss
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Transparency data: Unpaid work management information, update to June 2026
Transparency data: Unpaid work management information, update to June 2026
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Lady Chief Justice’s Annual Report 2026 / Adroddiad Blynyddol yr Arglwyddes Brif Ustus 2026
The Lady Chief Justice

The Lady Chief Justice of England and Wales, the Baroness Carr of Walton-on-the-Hill, has laid her annual report before Parliament.

This is her third report as Lady Chief ...

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Stronger oversight, better outcomes for consumers: LSB makes three senior appointments
The Legal Services Board (LSB) has made three senior appointments that will strengthen its ability to hold the legal services regulators to account and deliver better outcomes for the people who use legal services...
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Industrial Strategy Advisory Council annual report 2026
Industrial Strategy Advisory Council annual report 2026
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Government bid to make England TB-free by 2038, with vaccines for cattle and badgers
Government bid to make England TB-free by 2038, with vaccines for cattle and badgers
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Government backs local journalism with £6 million funding while careers campaign reaches thousands of youngsters
Government backs local journalism with £6 million funding while careers campaign reaches thousands of youngsters
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Veteran support centre network to more than double across the UK
Veteran support centre network to more than double across the UK
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Communities to get a stronger say over billions of pounds of water investment
Communities to get a stronger say over billions of pounds of water investment
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Plan to drive down homelessness for young people leaving care
Plan to drive down homelessness for young people leaving care
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Guidance: Physical education and activity in custody policy framework
Guidance: Physical education and activity in custody policy framework
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Government response to the recommended bovine TB control strategy for England
Government response to the recommended bovine TB control strategy for England
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Bovine TB control strategy for England
Bovine TB control strategy for England
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04 November

Foreign Secretary speech at the 'Blue Finance and Innovation' event at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM)
Foreign Secretary speech at the 'Blue Finance and Innovation' event at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM)
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'First Dates' maître d's charity unveils new restaurant in Staffordshire women's prison
'First Dates' maître d's charity unveils new restaurant in Staffordshire women's prison
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The Health and Safety Executive Annual Report and Accounts 2025 to 2026
The Health and Safety Executive Annual Report and Accounts 2025 to 2026
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MHRA guidance on its assessment of non-clinical data generated outside OECD system 
MHRA guidance on its assessment of non-clinical data generated outside OECD system 
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Stronger laws for police using facial recognition technology
Stronger laws for police using facial recognition technology
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Major upgrades at Beacon Barracks now underway
Major upgrades at Beacon Barracks now underway
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The UK is deeply concerned by the growing threats to information integrity: UK Statement at the UN Fourth Committee
The UK is deeply concerned by the growing threats to information integrity: UK Statement at the UN Fourth Committee
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Getting out of the building: Learning from our colleagues
Credited to Ady April Do you really understand how your products are used in context?

One challenge I've observed while working across policy, operations and delivery teams is that we often think of ourselves...

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Enhancing public protection and helping probation staff focus on what matters most 

Probation staff play a vital role in supervising people released into the community, managing risk and protecting the public. They work closely with people on probation to support compliance with licence conditions...

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British Steel Limited framework document
British Steel Limited framework document
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Intergovernmental Relations Secretariat Annual Report 2025-26
Intergovernmental Relations Secretariat Annual Report 2025-26
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Integrated Security Fund annual report 2025 to 2026
Integrated Security Fund annual report 2025 to 2026
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Exchange Equalisation Account: report and accounts 2025 to 2026
Exchange Equalisation Account: report and accounts 2025 to 2026
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GAD Climate and Sustainability Report
GAD Climate and Sustainability Report
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Agenda of the 16th meeting of the Withdrawal Agreement Joint Committee, 10 November 2026
Agenda of the 16th meeting of the Withdrawal Agreement Joint Committee, 10 November 2026
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One year of accelerators, in their own words

A year ago the Test, Learn and Grow (TLG) programme launched our first accelerator projects. Last month we marked that anniversary with an event bringing the whole programme together and the launch of...

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New Chair appointed to the National Savings and Investments Board
New Chair appointed to the National Savings and Investments Board
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Energy reforms to cut bills and put power back in people's hands
Energy reforms to cut bills and put power back in people's hands
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DfE Update 4 November 2026
DfE Update 4 November 2026
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New visitor levy powers to put money back into local communities
New visitor levy powers to put money back into local communities
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DCMS letters to Sky and ITV plc regarding decision to refer to Phase 1
DCMS letters to Sky and ITV plc regarding decision to refer to Phase 1
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Lost stone rises up in Dorset's Valley of Stones Nature Reserve
Lost stone rises up in Dorset's Valley of Stones Nature Reserve
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Recovery of £59,000 for five IT Agency Workers
Recovery of £59,000 for five IT Agency Workers
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Human health: the UK's hidden economic cost of climate change

When people think about the economic costs of climate change, they often picture flooded homes, damaged infrastructure or disaster recovery. Yet some of the most significant costs may arise through a less visible...

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OLC outlines new strategy as LeO demand doubles
OLC outlines new strategy as LeO demand doubles
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National Savings and Investments Annual Report and Accounts 2025 to 2026
National Savings and Investments Annual Report and Accounts 2025 to 2026
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Regulator of Social Housing Corporate Plan 2026-2029
Regulator of Social Housing Corporate Plan 2026-2029
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Police accountability
Police accountability
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New Ukrainian GCSE to help young people preserve their heritage
New Ukrainian GCSE to help young people preserve their heritage
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Manage your appeals webinar: recording, key updates and answers to your questions
Manage your appeals webinar: recording, key updates and answers to your questions
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Designers to get stronger and simpler protection in major reforms
Designers to get stronger and simpler protection in major reforms
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Anti-fraud lessons rolled out across schools in England
Anti-fraud lessons rolled out across schools in England
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Dr Ewan Kirk appointed MOD’s Director Innovation
Dr Ewan Kirk appointed MOD’s Director Innovation
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CMA publishes decision in strategic review of market remedies
CMA publishes decision in strategic review of market remedies
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Draft affirmative coming for Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (Alternative Dispute Resolution) (Conferral of Functions) (Information) and (Fees) (Amendment) Regulations 2026
Draft affirmative coming for Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (Alternative Dispute Resolution) (Conferral of Functions) (Information) and (Fees) (Amendment) Regulations 2026. See other results for details.
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Draft affirmative coming for Adult Social Care Negotiating Body for England Regulations 2026
Draft affirmative coming for Adult Social Care Negotiating Body for England Regulations 2026. See other results for details.
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Joint Statement by the UK and Netherlands Defence Ministers
Joint Statement by the UK and Netherlands Defence Ministers
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Manchester company which took advantage of struggling businesses shut down
Manchester company which took advantage of struggling businesses shut down
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Pre-Application Seminar 2026: Medical Members of the First-tier Tribunal, Health, Education and Social Care Chamber

The Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC) (external link) will be launching a selection exercise in January 2027 to recruit Medical Members of the First-tier Tribunal, Health, Education and Social Care...

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Reform of the Crichel Down Rules
Reform of the Crichel Down Rules
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Cop31 (Baroness Curran)

The Rt Hon. Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero (Miatta Fahnbulleh MP) has made today the following Statement:

COP31 in Türkiye comes at a pivotal moment for global climate action.&#...

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Intergovernmental Relations Engagement Dashboard (Baroness Twycross)

My (Rt.) Hon. Friend the Minister of State (Minister for Intergovernmental Relations and European Relations) has today made the following Written Ministerial Statement.

The UK Government's commitment to...

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Cop31 (Miatta Fahnbulleh)

COP31 in Türkiye comes at a pivotal moment for global climate action.  The world is experiencing the accelerating impacts of climate change alongside acute pressures from energy insecurity, economic...

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British Steel (Blair McDougall)

During the passage of the Steel Industry (Nationalisation) Act 2026 the Government promised to provide regular updates to Parliament on British Steel.

In line with the Act’s provisions, British Steel...

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Automatic Enrolment: the Earnings Trigger and Qualifying Earnings Band Review 2027/28 and the Triennial Review of the Alternative Quality Tests (Torsten Bell, Member, Pension Schemes Bill Committee)

Automatic Enrolment Earnings Trigger and Qualifying Earnings Band Review 2027/28

Automatic Enrolment has transformed workplace pension saving for millions of workers. However, despite this success, the...

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