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18 September

The United Kingdom stands ready to work with the UN to ensure UN peace operations remain adaptable, effective, and fit for the challenges ahead: UK statement at the UN Security Council
The United Kingdom stands ready to work with the UN to ensure UN peace operations remain adaptable, effective, and fit for the challenges ahead: UK statement at the UN Security Council
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Helping shape the future of the UK space sector
Helping shape the future of the UK space sector
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One role, many departments: defining agile coaching across government

Jill Wright has been the Head of Delivery at the Ministry of Justice for just over two years now.   In this blog, she writes about the Agile Coach role on the Capability Framework.

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UK’s 250th banking hub opens in Chepstow, keeping access to cash and face-to-face banking in the town
UK’s 250th banking hub opens in Chepstow, keeping access to cash and face-to-face banking in the town
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Pharmacovigilance Senior Assessor and Reporting Lead
Pharmacovigilance Senior Assessor and Reporting Lead
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Funding boost for next generation of British fashion talent
Funding boost for next generation of British fashion talent
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Minister for Overseas Territories statement on the Falkland Islands: 18 September
Minister for Overseas Territories statement on the Falkland Islands: 18 September
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Where communities and nature meet: lessons from Pear Tree Park 

By Tony Juniper, Chair of Natural England

In this blog, NE Chair Tony Juniper reflects on his recent visit to Pear Tree Park in Ealing with the Deputy Mayor Mete Coban to talk about the importance...

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More enriching activities for hundreds of thousands of children
More enriching activities for hundreds of thousands of children
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100 years of Newcastle disease research at APHA
100 years of Newcastle disease research at APHA
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PM meeting with Micheál Martin the Taoiseach of Ireland: 18 September 2026
PM meeting with Micheál Martin the Taoiseach of Ireland: 18 September 2026
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UK galleries urged to save rare Renaissance masterpiece
UK galleries urged to save rare Renaissance masterpiece
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Euan Hutton to leave Sellafield Chief Executive role in July 2027
Euan Hutton to leave Sellafield Chief Executive role in July 2027
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The Lady Chief Justice on the importance of better engaging with society on the rule of law

The Lady Chief Justice of England and Wales, Baroness Carr of Walton-on-the-Hill, took part in a recent event entitled ‘Engaging Society on the Rule of Law’, as part of the European Law Institute’s (ELI) ...

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Can nuclear regulation protect people and the environment and support innovation? Moving from promise to safe, sustainable progress.
Image courtesy of Sellafield Ltd

Jake Surman is the Environment Agency’s innovation lead in our nuclear strategy team. As the Heads of Innovation Forum meets for its annual meeting, Jake provides an update...

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FOI release: FOI/EIR handling, systems and statistics
FOI release: FOI/EIR handling, systems and statistics
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FOI release: Copy of the May 2026 Spend data over £25K
FOI release: Copy of the May 2026 Spend data over &pound;25K
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Board Members' record of attendance
Board Members' record of attendance
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One question from a trustee changed everything about how we manage our finances  

Shaukat Islam, CEO and Executive Headteacher, Inspire Education Community Trust, Birmingham, shares how a DfE-approved savings platform transformed how the trust maximises returns on its reserves.  Read more. (cached), Summary and Comments (0), First seen at 11:33, 18 September 2026

Moving Share Homes for Ukraine data’s code to open source

Share Homes for Ukraine data, our in-house system for managing Homes for Ukraine data turned one this week! In this blog post, I talk about how we recently open-sourced the code for the system and...

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Planning Inspectorate spending over £250: August 2026
Planning Inspectorate spending over &pound;250: August 2026
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Taoiseach of Ireland First International Leader to visit No10 North
Taoiseach of Ireland First International Leader to visit No10 North
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Housing reforms give military families greater say over their homes
Housing reforms give military families greater say over their homes
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Enrichment activities: what parents need to know
Enrichment activities: what parents need to know
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HMT workforce management information: August 2026
HMT workforce management information: August 2026
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Third UK-Maldives Strategic Dialogue 2026: Joint Communiqué
Third UK-Maldives Strategic Dialogue 2026: Joint Communiqué
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MOJ LawtechUK Advisory Board and Ambassadors recruitment
MOJ LawtechUK Advisory Board and Ambassadors recruitment
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National Survey of Businesses: implementation update
National Survey of Businesses: implementation update
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Government expands crackdown on knife crime
Government expands crackdown on knife crime
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17 September

Guatemala’s Independence Day 2026
Guatemala’s Independence Day 2026
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Honduras’ Independence Day 2026
Honduras’ Independence Day 2026
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Dragons' Den IP Blog - Series 23 Episode 12

As someone who enjoys cooking, this week's episode of Dragons' Den was certainly a culinary delight, with a whole mix of intellectual property (IP) ingredients in the pot. This week Peter Jones, Steven Bartlett...

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We deeply regret today’s veto of the Iran Panel of Experts mandate renewal: UK Explanation of Vote at the UN Security Council
We deeply regret today’s veto of the Iran Panel of Experts mandate renewal: UK Explanation of Vote at the UN Security Council
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The UK stands ready to support efforts in the destruction of Assad-era chemical weapons for Syria to emerge as a sovereign, stable state: UK statement at the UN Security Council
The UK stands ready to support efforts in the destruction of Assad-era chemical weapons for Syria to emerge as a sovereign, stable state: UK statement at the UN Security Council
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Shaping the future of occupational standards, by Tessa Griffiths and Sarah Maclean

It is vital that the skills system is in the best place possible to support growth and transform the lives and careers of people across the nation for years to come.

Occupational standards are ...

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Senior Traffic Commissioner launches consultation on local bus service performance standards
Senior Traffic Commissioner launches consultation on local bus service performance standards
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The human rights situation in Belarus: Joint Statement to the OSCE, September 2026
The human rights situation in Belarus: Joint Statement to the OSCE, September 2026
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Ministers bring together leaders to rewire youth crime prevention
Ministers bring together leaders to rewire youth crime prevention
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Take a look at what’s in store at DataConnect 26

DataConnect, the flagship conference for the Office of the Chief Data Officer, returns next month.

The event programme has now been released; you can take a look and register today.

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Register of Functions for the Student Loans Company Limited
Register of Functions for the Student Loans Company Limited
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Outcome of SIA inspections and SIA planning for Martyn's Law
Outcome of SIA inspections and SIA planning for Martyn's Law
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Local bus service performance standards: consultation
Local bus service performance standards: consultation
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Finance: Interministerial Standing Committee – 17 September 2026
Finance: Interministerial Standing Committee – 17 September 2026
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Minister of State for Social Care and Mental Health speech on dementia
Minister of State for Social Care and Mental Health speech on dementia
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DBS launches campaign to help parents and carers make informed decisions when hiring self-employed workers
DBS launches campaign to help parents and carers make informed decisions when hiring self-employed workers
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Funeral of Ratko Mladić: UK statement to the OSCE
Funeral of Ratko Mladić: UK statement to the OSCE
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Supporting security, rights and sustainable growth in Tajikistan: UK statement to the OSCE
Supporting security, rights and sustainable growth in Tajikistan: UK statement to the OSCE
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Enforced Disappearances: Joint Statement to the OSCE, September 2026
Enforced Disappearances: Joint Statement to the OSCE, September 2026
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Creating the conditions for transformation

CustomerFirst is a new unit within GDS learning what conditions help transformation teams succeed through a NewCo approach. Our first partnership is with the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency 's...

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FSA workforce management information August 2026
FSA workforce management information August 2026
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Legal Aid Agency spending over £25,000: 2026
Legal Aid Agency spending over &pound;25,000: 2026
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Ministry of Justice spending over £25,000: 2026
Ministry of Justice spending over &pound;25,000: 2026
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HM Courts and Tribunals Service spending over £25,000: 2026
HM Courts and Tribunals Service spending over &pound;25,000: 2026
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MOJ arm's length bodies spending over £25,000: January 2026
MOJ arm's length bodies spending over &pound;25,000: January 2026
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HM Prison and Probation Service spending over £25,000: 2026
HM Prison and Probation Service spending over &pound;25,000: 2026
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MOJ arm's length bodies spending over £25,000: February 2026
MOJ arm's length bodies spending over &pound;25,000: February 2026
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Reduction in the cash Individual Savings Account (ISA) limit
Reduction in the cash Individual Savings Account (ISA) limit
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His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant awards 2027 to 2028
His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant awards 2027 to 2028
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Directors warned to verify identities with Companies House following first Insolvency Service prosecutions
Directors warned to verify identities with Companies House following first Insolvency Service prosecutions
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UN Human Rights Council 63: UK Statement for the panel discussion on the International Covenants on Human Rights
UN Human Rights Council 63: UK Statement for the panel discussion on the International Covenants on Human Rights
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Update on the Asset Purchase Facility (APF)
Update on the Asset Purchase Facility (APF)
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Open letters between HM Treasury and Bank of England, September 2026
Open letters between HM Treasury and Bank of England, September 2026
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OSCE Annual Progress Report on Gender Equality: UK statement, September 2026
OSCE Annual Progress Report on Gender Equality: UK statement, September 2026
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Strengthening European security: UK statement to the OSCE
Strengthening European security: UK statement to the OSCE
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Chiltern Railways brought into public ownership
Chiltern Railways brought into public ownership
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On the incident at Leipzig airport on 4th August: UK statement to the OSCE
On the incident at Leipzig airport on 4th August: UK statement to the OSCE
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Birmingham waste company to clear site and pay nearly £24,000
Birmingham waste company to clear site and pay nearly &pound;24,000
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Chair appointed to lead Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys Trust inquiry
Chair appointed to lead Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys Trust inquiry
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Correspondence: NDA Group response to the Chancellor of the Exchequer regarding implementation of the Nuclear Regulatory Taskforce Review
Correspondence: NDA Group response to the Chancellor of the Exchequer regarding implementation of the Nuclear Regulatory Taskforce Review
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NDA galvanises cultural shift across nuclear sector
NDA galvanises cultural shift across nuclear sector
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Accredited official statistics: Women and the Criminal Justice System 2025
Accredited official statistics: Women and the Criminal Justice System 2025
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Accredited official statistics: Criminal Justice Statistics Quarterly: June 2026
Accredited official statistics: Criminal Justice Statistics Quarterly: June 2026
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Help shape our new contractual control service

As a user researcher at HM land Registry (HMLR), I work in a team whose goal is to make our services as easy-to-use as possible for customers. This means understanding any pain points in the user journey...

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Spectrum Technologies – to the moon and back
Spectrum Technologies – to the moon and back
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An update on how we use remote monitoring to support environmental land management agreements
Aerial drone view of green fields and farmland

Remote monitoring is one of the ways we check that funded environmental actions are achieving the expected results. It helps us to understand what is working...

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ARB takes action over continued misuse of title ‘architect’

The Architects Registration Board (ARB) has taken enforcement action against Mr Michael Hooper, trading as Mike Hooper Architects, after he continued to use the title ‘architect’ despite not being registered. Read more. (cached), Summary and Comments (0), First seen at 14:37, 17 September 2026

Beyond the clinics: What a week at the VMD taught me about the regulation of medicines

In May 2026, a cohort of veterinary students visited the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) as part of their Extramural Studies placement. One of the students, Victoria, shared her experience of the ...

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YJB business plan, 2026 to 2027
YJB business plan, 2026 to 2027
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October Catch Limit Review 2026
October Catch Limit Review 2026
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New Army accommodation completed at Upavon
New Army accommodation completed at Upavon
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Illegal waste site operator in Sheffield sentenced
Illegal waste site operator in Sheffield sentenced
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Testing the new Driver Services Platform: our trial in Durham

We’re developing the Driver Services Platform (DSP) to modernise how we manage driving test bookings.  

Earlier this summer we ran a small-scale trial at Durham Driving Test Centre...

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FCDO register of interests for Board members
FCDO register of interests for Board members
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Reforming Consumer Protection for Home Upgrade Schemes: CFP response
Reforming Consumer Protection for Home Upgrade Schemes: CFP response
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Battle for the Atlantic
Battle for the Atlantic
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Russia’s intensified attacks on Ukraine and their wider consequences: UK statement to the OSCE
Russia’s intensified attacks on Ukraine and their wider consequences: UK statement to the OSCE
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Government unveils plans to unlock over 15,000 new homes
Government unveils plans to unlock over 15,000 new homes
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AAIB Report: ATR 72-212 A, G-OASB
AAIB Report: ATR 72-212 A, G-OASB
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May 2026 OMR and premises in BDUK plans (England and Wales)
May 2026 OMR and premises in BDUK plans (England and Wales)
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Privacy Notice for Cabinet Office Security Management Processing
Privacy Notice for Cabinet Office Security Management Processing
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AAIB investigation to ATR 72-212 A, G-OASB
AAIB investigation to ATR 72-212 A, G-OASB
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Nutrient pollution – draft Norfolk Environmental Delivery Plan consultation
Nutrient pollution – draft Norfolk Environmental Delivery Plan consultation
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Nature Restoration Fund: turning national ambition into practical action in Norfolk 
Salt marshes at Blakeney, Norfolk - a sanctuary for waterbirds, waders, and marine life

The launch of the first Environmental Delivery Plan consultation by Natural England is about more than a new process...

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Review of the Guidance for the Care of Human Remains in Museums (Baroness Mackenzie of Sherwood)

Today I am announcing the launch of a formal review of the "Guidance for the Care of Human Remains in Museums," originally published by DCMS in 2005.

Since we first issued the guidance over...

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E-seminar: Determination of exogenous sugar in honey using NMR
E-seminar: Determination of exogenous sugar in honey using NMR
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Russia’s threat extends beyond Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE
Russia’s threat extends beyond Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE
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Official Statistics: Advanced Learner Loans paid in England, AY 2025/26, Aug to Jul
Official Statistics: Advanced Learner Loans paid in England, AY 2025/26, Aug to Jul
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England's salmon stocks: what the latest data tells us 

Atlantic salmon are a remarkable and iconic species. Hatching in rivers across Northern Europe, they migrate thousands of miles across the North Atlantic to feed and grow before returning to those same rivers...

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Health screening module returns to the University of Warwick this autumn

The health screening module is running again this autumn at the University of Warwick from Monday 16 November to Friday 20 November.

The module is delivered by Warwick Medical School, with...

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‘People’s Power’ projects to give more control over local energy
‘People’s Power’ projects to give more control over local energy
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