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23 February

Special Envoy for Post-Holocaust Issues: terms of reference
Special Envoy for Post-Holocaust Issues: terms of reference
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Over £17 million saved in past six months through government office closures
Over £17 million saved in past six months through government office closures
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SFO secures 4-year prison sentence for aircraft parts fraud
SFO secures 4-year prison sentence for aircraft parts fraud
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Recruitment for the Head of Enforcement Section
Recruitment for the Head of Enforcement Section
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Councils to get exceptional financial support to balance books
Councils to get exceptional financial support to balance books
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Birmingham City Council: Exceptional Financial Support request
Birmingham City Council: Exceptional Financial Support request
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Warrington Borough Council: Exceptional Financial Support request 2026-27
Warrington Borough Council: Exceptional Financial Support request 2026-27
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Woking Borough Council: Exceptional Financial Support request 2026-27
Woking Borough Council: Exceptional Financial Support request 2026-27
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Thurrock Council: Exceptional Financial Support request 2026-27
Thurrock Council: Exceptional Financial Support request 2026-27
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Slough Borough Council: Exceptional Financial Support request 2026-27
Slough Borough Council: Exceptional Financial Support request 2026-27
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London Borough of Croydon: Exceptional Financial Support request 2026-27
London Borough of Croydon: Exceptional Financial Support request 2026-27
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Deep Space Advanced Radar Capability Pre-Application Consultation
Deep Space Advanced Radar Capability Pre-Application Consultation
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Cuttlefish Action Plan: progress and upcoming engagement
Cuttlefish Action Plan: progress and upcoming engagement
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Government response to 3 medicines reports
Government response to 3 medicines reports
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Yorkshire Water fined £733k after polluting country park stream
Yorkshire Water fined £733k after polluting country park stream
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UK submarine arrives in Australia in AUKUS partnership first
UK submarine arrives in Australia in AUKUS partnership first
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Bridget Phillipson's speech on the schools white paper
Bridget Phillipson's speech on the schools white paper
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NDA publishes latest nuclear decommissioning strategy
NDA publishes latest nuclear decommissioning strategy
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Marine Management Organisation outlines next engagement point in developing England’s new East Marine Plan
View of beach from Pier at Southwold in Suffolk

The Marine Planning Team at the Marine Management Organisation are inviting all interested parties in the development of the East Marine Plan to participate...

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How our adaptive teaching supports every learner
Ross Colley, Head of School at Winyates Primary School

At Winyates, we follow a graduated approach to SEND that’s part of everyday teaching. 

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Sanctions compliance in practice: lessons from OFSI’s £160,000 Bank of Scotland penalty

In January 2026, OFSI published the details of an £160,000 monetary penalty imposed on Bank of Scotland Plc, a subsidiary of the Lloyds Banking Group, for breaching the Russia financial ...

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Why Social Work Identity Matters - reflections from Professional Leads in North East and Yorkshire NHS Trusts
Introduction by Robert Lewis

In this guest blog we hear from a group of mental health social work leaders from the vibrant North East and Yorkshire NHS Trusts’ Social Work...

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First Witness Statement of HN 3 - Undercover Policing Inquiry
Publication date: 23 Feb 2026. Category: Statement.
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Companies House government procurement card (GPC) spending 2026
Companies House government procurement card (GPC) spending 2026
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Companies House purchase ledger spend 2026
Companies House purchase ledger spend 2026
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DESNZ: workforce management information, January 2026
DESNZ: workforce management information, January 2026
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The NDA group Strategy Effective from March 2026
The NDA group Strategy Effective from March 2026
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Drop-in with your views on future plans for the whelk fishery
Drop-in with your views on future plans for the whelk fishery
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Radical expansion in rights for children with SEND
Radical expansion in rights for children with SEND
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Investigation launched into anti-poverty charity after failure to comply with official orders
Investigation launched into anti-poverty charity after failure to comply with official orders
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Championing inclusion through early intervention
Headteacher Pete Hines OBE

Perryfields is a Primary Pupil Referral Unit in Worcester, serving a diverse local system with a clear purpose: to champion inclusion and advocate ...

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Building a culture of inclusion
Catering class at West Thames College

At West Thames College, we’re driven by a shared belief that every young person should be inspired, supported and enabled to achieve their ambitions...

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The value of transition
Students at Tanfield School Why transition matters 

At Tanfield School, we recognise the value of transition. 

Our Transition Model supports Year 6 students to prepare for a strong...

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DSIT: workforce management information, January 2026
DSIT: workforce management information, January 2026
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Schools, school workforce and pupils statistical analysis 2026
Schools, school workforce and pupils statistical analysis 2026
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Every child achieving and thriving
Every child achieving and thriving
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Key stage 4 performance measures and targeted RISE extension
Key stage 4 performance measures and targeted RISE extension
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SEND reform: putting children and young people first
SEND reform: putting children and young people first
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Enabling cross-border use of digital credentials: views from the DVS sector

In OfDIA, we’re working to prepare for a future where people who want to use digital verification services across national borders have the option to...

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Firm’s business boost from embracing Workboat Code Edition 3
Firm’s business boost from embracing Workboat Code Edition 3
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United message for Workboat Code Edition 3 deadline: â€˜Check. Prepare. Book’ 
United message for Workboat Code Edition 3 deadline: â€˜Check. Prepare. Book’ 
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Animal Welfare Ethical Review Body Hub Support Note, 2026
Animal Welfare Ethical Review Body Hub Support Note, 2026
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UK deepens major new partnerships at Mining Indaba 2026
UK deepens major new partnerships at Mining Indaba 2026
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Doug Gurr selected as preferred candidate for Chair of CMA
Doug Gurr selected as preferred candidate for Chair of CMA
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Specialist SEND support in every school and community
Specialist SEND support in every school and community
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Brensocatib licensed as the first medicine specifically designed to treat non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis in patients 12 years and older
Brensocatib licensed as the first medicine specifically designed to treat non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis in patients 12 years and older
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Government to crack down on gambling operator sport sponsorship
Government to crack down on gambling operator sport sponsorship
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Making the most of your trees: discover the medium-value timber products from your woodland

Chris Watson, Woodland Resilience Advisor at the Forestry Commission, explores a variety of medium-value timber products available from UK woodlands.

When we harvest trees from our woodlands, how they...

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Future of the UK downstream oil sector
Future of the UK downstream oil sector
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GDSA Summit returns: building on our progress

Lydia Tabbron reflects on the progress of the Government Digital Sustainability Alliance (GDSA)  as we prepare for our forthcoming summit.

Over the past 18 months the GDSA has taken on a...

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22 February

More children to be protected from deadly viruses
More children to be protected from deadly viruses
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21 February

Patients to benefit from improved access to dental appointments
Patients to benefit from improved access to dental appointments
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20 February

MHRA statement on the PATHWAYS puberty blocker trial
MHRA statement on the PATHWAYS puberty blocker trial
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PATHWAYS clinical trial paused following new MHRA advice
PATHWAYS clinical trial paused following new MHRA advice
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Webinar provides insights for ex-military on career with CNC
Webinar provides insights for ex-military on career with CNC
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Global Partnerships Conference to build new international coalitions to tackle shared challenges
Global Partnerships Conference to build new international coalitions to tackle shared challenges
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Homes England announces refreshed Executive Leadership Team with two new appointments
Homes England announces refreshed Executive Leadership Team with two new appointments
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UK and European allies to develop low-cost air defence weapons to protect NATO skies
UK and European allies to develop low-cost air defence weapons to protect NATO skies
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M25 waste dump shut
M25 waste dump shut
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UK showcase demonstrates AI leadership and partnership with India
UK showcase demonstrates AI leadership and partnership with India
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A message from the Cabinet Secretary
Dame Antonia Romeo

Dame Antonia Romeo was appointed as the Cabinet Secretary and Head of the Civil Service on 19 February 2026. In her first message to the organisation, she set out her reflections on the...

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ORR: workforce management information, December 2025
ORR: workforce management information, December 2025
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ORR: workforce management information, January 2026
ORR: workforce management information, January 2026
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DBT annual statement on research integrity: 2024 to 2025
DBT annual statement on research integrity: 2024 to 2025
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HM Land Registry expenditure over £25,000: 2026
HM Land Registry expenditure over £25,000: 2026
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Charging regime for offshore oil and gas activities
Charging regime for offshore oil and gas activities
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Review of MOD legislation governing autonomous systems
Review of MOD legislation governing autonomous systems
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January 2026 Transaction Data
January 2026 Transaction Data
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Treasury launches recruitment campaign for Chair of the Office for Budget Responsibility
Treasury launches recruitment campaign for Chair of the Office for Budget Responsibility
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Two board members reappointed to the Charity Commission for England and Wales
Two board members reappointed to the Charity Commission for England and Wales
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UK-backed space weather mission sets sail for launch site
Smile leaving the Port of Saint-Nazaire in France after departing Amserdam, having picked up the upper stage of the Vega-C rocket that will carry it to space. Credit: ESA - M. Roos

A landmark joint European...

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How to protect against measles – vaccines for school pupils
How to protect against measles – vaccines for school pupils
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Vaccines for students: how to get up to date
Vaccines for students: how to get up to date
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Defra: workforce management information January 2026
Defra: workforce management information January 2026
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New measures to help woodlands through improved deer management
New measures to help woodlands through improved deer management
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Belgravia waste crook forced to pay £1.4m compensation
Belgravia waste crook forced to pay £1.4m compensation
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What user research taught us about designing useful digital planning case studies  

Case studies are widely used in government to share learning, explain what has been tried, and help teams understand what might work for them. But what makes a case study genuinely useful for the...

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NIO: Workforce management information, January 2026
NIO: Workforce management information, January 2026
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Workforce management information, 2026
Workforce management information, 2026
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MOD: workforce management information January to December 2026
MOD: workforce management information January to December 2026
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DfT: workforce management information, January 2026
DfT: workforce management information, January 2026
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2024 VPAG operational review: 12 December 2025
2024 VPAG operational review: 12 December 2025
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Deer impacts policy statement for England
Deer impacts policy statement for England
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His Majesty The King honours Miss Kay Yamada
His Majesty The King honours Miss Kay Yamada
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His Majesty The King honours Mr Koji Yanai
His Majesty The King honours Mr Koji Yanai
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Northumberland company fined for illegal asbestos waste site
Northumberland company fined for illegal asbestos waste site
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3/2026: Pubs and Live Music Venue Relief local authority guidance
3/2026: Pubs and Live Music Venue Relief local authority guidance
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Ofsted workforce management information: 2026
Ofsted workforce management information: 2026
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Enhanced package of cutting-edge technology to combat waste crime
Enhanced package of cutting-edge technology to combat waste crime
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Wales becomes UK launchpad for next generation autonomous technology
Wales becomes UK launchpad for next generation autonomous technology
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19 February

Government ends runaway independent special school fees
Government ends runaway independent special school fees
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Dragons Den IP Blog - Series 23 Episode 4

What’s the connection between sea moss and aids for gripping better? Both were featured in pitches in Dragons’ Den this week in front of Dragons Peter...

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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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