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03 March

UK sends warship and drone-busting helicopters to the Eastern Mediterranean to protect Brits and allies in the region
UK sends warship and drone-busting helicopters to the Eastern Mediterranean to protect Brits and allies in the region
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Business Secretary speech to Make UK National Manufacturing Conference
Business Secretary speech to Make UK National Manufacturing Conference
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PM call with President Christodoulides of Cyprus: 3 March 2026
PM call with President Christodoulides of Cyprus: 3 March 2026
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New flood advice websites launched to help West Country
New flood advice websites launched to help West Country
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Yorkshire waste site has permit revoked
Yorkshire waste site has permit revoked
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New Rural Payments Agency (RPA) non-executive directors appointed
New Rural Payments Agency (RPA) non-executive directors appointed
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Lead of independent review on new number of forces appointed
Lead of independent review on new number of forces appointed
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Precision at pace enables safer military air drops 
Precision at pace enables safer military air drops 
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Man jailed for ten years for convictions including selling prescription-only medicines worth more than Ł3.7 million
Man jailed for ten years for convictions including selling prescription-only medicines worth more than £3.7 million
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OAG Spending over Ł500 on a GPC for January 2026
OAG Spending over £500 on a GPC for January 2026
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OAG spending over Ł25,000 for January 2026
OAG spending over £25,000 for January 2026
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Minor changes to employer provided benefits policy and administration
Minor changes to employer provided benefits policy and administration
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South West in-person consultation events- book now
South West in-person consultation events- book now
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Announcing the 1.0 trust framework 

Today, we have published the next iteration of the trust frameworksupplementary codes and supporting documents in pre-release. Each publication is marked as the 1.0 version, with the...

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Draft affirmative coming for Merchant Shipping (Port State Control) Regulations 2026
Draft affirmative coming for Merchant Shipping (Port State Control) Regulations 2026. See other results for details.
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Draft affirmative coming for Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements (Amendment) Regulations 2026
Draft affirmative coming for Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements (Amendment) Regulations 2026. See other results for details.
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Spring Forecast 2026: The right economic plan for Britain
Spring Forecast 2026: The right economic plan for Britain
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Statement following the Nepalese Supreme Court's Judgment on Gurkha Pensions
Statement following the Nepalese Supreme Court's Judgment on Gurkha Pensions
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Appointments: 3 March 2026
Appointments: 3 March 2026
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UN Human Rights Council 61: UK Statement on Freedom of Religion or Belief
UN Human Rights Council 61: UK Statement on Freedom of Religion or Belief
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Spring Forecast 2026 speech
Spring Forecast 2026 speech
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Export masterclasses to help Scottish businesses forge EU trade links
Export masterclasses to help Scottish businesses forge EU trade links
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Celebrating 20 years of the Business & IP Centre
Celebrating 20 years of the Business & IP Centre
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Why your property's Council Tax band could increase
Why your property's Council Tax band could increase
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Freedom of information release: Procurement
Freedom of information release: Procurement
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Freedom of information release: Spend data
Freedom of information release: Spend data
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Freedom of information release: Digital and Technology
Freedom of information release: Digital and Technology
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IPO government procurement card spending 2026
IPO government procurement card spending 2026
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IPO payments: 2026
IPO payments: 2026
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Debt Management Report 2026-27
Debt Management Report 2026-27
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Ł271 million to clean up shipping and power coastal communities
£271 million to clean up shipping and power coastal communities
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Content isn’t static: what I learned about content ownership in the world of AI summaries
Tracey Wilson

In her recent blog on creating AI-ready content, Andrea explored why structuring content to meet user needs is essential for policy effectiveness as more users access information...

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National Museum of the Royal Navy (NMRN) framework document
National Museum of the Royal Navy (NMRN) framework document
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TRA opens investigation into Chinese imports of titanium dioxide
TRA opens investigation into Chinese imports of titanium dioxide
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Growing up in the online world: a national consultation (Baroness Lloyd of Effra)

I am repeating the following Written Ministerial Statement made today in the other place by my Right Honourable Friend, the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, Rt Hon Liz Kendall MP. Read more. (cached), Summary and Comments (0), First seen at 10:15, 3 March 2026

Flexible Voting Pilots (Samantha Dixon, Member, Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission)

The way we vote in a polling station has changed little since the Ballot Act 1872. As part of our commitment to encouraging participation in our democracy, this Government will explore how we can modernise the...

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Kinship Zones (Josh MacAlister)

Kinship care ensures that children who cannot live with their birth parents are able to grow up in homes filled with love, stability, and a sense of belonging, often at times of crisis and without preparation...

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Asylum changes (Shabana Mahmood)

This country will always provide sanctuary to those fleeing war and persecution. But we must also ensure our asylum system is not creating pull factors that draw people on dangerous journeys across the world, ...

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England Rare Diseases Action Plan 2026 (Ashley Dalton, Member, Rare Cancers Bill Committee)

The government has published England’s fifth Rare Diseases Action Plan on GOV.UK on 27th February, ahead of international Rare Disease Day on the 28th. This government remains committed to improving the...

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Unpaid internships (Kate Dearden)

The Government’s Plan to Make Work Pay is a core part of our mission to grow the economy, raise living standards across the country, and create opportunities for all. This will help tackle low pay, poor...

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Growing up in the online world: a national consultation (Liz Kendall)

Today, we are publishing a landmark consultation on how to give young people the childhood they deserve in an online world. We want every child to enjoy a childhood filled with love, learning and play - one that...

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Letter to awarding organisation Chief Executives about malpractice
Letter to awarding organisation Chief Executives about malpractice
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UK-SA finance partnership set to boost jobs in Mpumalanga
UK-SA finance partnership set to boost jobs in Mpumalanga
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Sellafield recruitment opens for Authorised Firearms Officers
Sellafield recruitment opens for Authorised Firearms Officers
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Clearer rules to support councils in fight against litter louts
Clearer rules to support councils in fight against litter louts
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Reappointment of a member to the Parole Board
Reappointment of a member to the Parole Board
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DVSA’s digital year in review: championing our colleagues  

Behind every service improvement lies a team of dedicated individuals whose passion and expertise make progress possible. While the first part of this series explored the changes that enhance our services...

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Why user research panels matter - Part One

Sophie Werkshagen shares her experiences of managing a participant panel for a government service, reflecting on why user research panels - and the people who maintain them - matter.

In Defra we...

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Coastal Planners Corner
Close-up shot of tangled seaweed washed up on the shore taken by the sea in Northumberland.

North East

In recent months, Kathleen had been focusing on developing the employment and heritage assets...

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UKHSA spend over Ł25,000: 2026
UKHSA spend over £25,000: 2026
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02 March

Protecting children's right to safe, inclusive, quality education is critical: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Protecting children's right to safe, inclusive, quality education is critical: UK statement at the UN Security Council
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Prime Minister's Oral Statement on Iran: 2 March 2026
Prime Minister's Oral Statement on Iran: 2 March 2026
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Armed Forces Bill 2026: impact assessments
Armed Forces Bill 2026: impact assessments
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VMD Inspections and Enforcement report October - November 2025
VMD Inspections and Enforcement report October - November 2025
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VMD publishes first Inspections and Enforcement report as part of new series
VMD publishes first Inspections and Enforcement report as part of new series
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Weekend voting and shopping centre polling stations to be trialled
Weekend voting and shopping centre polling stations to be trialled
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New register for people convicted of child cruelty offences
New register for people convicted of child cruelty offences
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Corporate report: Grenfell Tower Inquiry Government Annual Report: February 2026 translations
Corporate report: Grenfell Tower Inquiry Government Annual Report: February 2026 translations
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Building procurement knowledge and confidence with Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) training funded by DfE

Anthony Degnan, Finance Manager at Ad Astra Academy Trust, tells us what he has gained professionally after undertaking a DfE-supported Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) Procurement Fundamentals...

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Government response to OEP recommendations in its review of implementation of laws for terrestrial and freshwater protected sites in England
Government response to OEP recommendations in its review of implementation of laws for terrestrial and freshwater protected sites in England
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PM letter to Ashley Dalton MP: 2 March 2026
PM letter to Ashley Dalton MP: 2 March 2026
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UN Human Rights Council 61: Sri Lanka Core Group Statement
UN Human Rights Council 61: Sri Lanka Core Group Statement
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UN Human Rights Council 61: UK Statement for the Item 2 General Debate
UN Human Rights Council 61: UK Statement for the Item 2 General Debate
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UN Human Rights Council 61: UK Statement for the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on South Sudan
UN Human Rights Council 61: UK Statement for the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on South Sudan
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UN Human Rights Council 61: Core Group Statement on South Sudan
UN Human Rights Council 61: Core Group Statement on South Sudan
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UN Human Rights Council 61: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on Myanmar
UN Human Rights Council 61: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on Myanmar
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UN Human Rights Council 61: UK Statement on the Occupied Palestinian Territories
UN Human Rights Council 61: UK Statement on the Occupied Palestinian Territories
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Refugee protection to be reviewed every 30 months
Refugee protection to be reviewed every 30 months
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Founders Call for Major Changes to UK Tax System | Founders Pulse

As the UK government evaluates tax incentives, founders are calling for a system that rewards risk, simplifies compliance, and incentivises growth in our latest Founders Pulse.

The UK tax system is...

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DBT: workforce management information January 2026
DBT: workforce management information January 2026
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SIA Board meeting, 25 July 2024
SIA Board meeting, 25 July 2024
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SIA Board meeting, 14 November 2024
SIA Board meeting, 14 November 2024
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SIA Board meeting, 6 February 2025
SIA Board meeting, 6 February 2025
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SIA Board meeting, 20 March 2025
SIA Board meeting, 20 March 2025
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SIA Board meeting, 8 May 2025
SIA Board meeting, 8 May 2025
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Deaths due to physical restraint in NHS settings
Deaths due to physical restraint in NHS settings
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ASC role in the alternatives strategy: letter to Lord Vallance
ASC role in the alternatives strategy: letter to Lord Vallance
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HS2 Ltd response to Residents' & Construction Commissioner report 1
HS2 Ltd response to Residents' & Construction Commissioner report 1
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EA stops suspected illegal waste activity at Worcester site
EA stops suspected illegal waste activity at Worcester site
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Public libraries set to benefit from cash boost to support National Year of Reading
Public libraries set to benefit from cash boost to support National Year of Reading
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Homes England strengthens senior leadership ahead of delivery-focused year
Homes England strengthens senior leadership ahead of delivery-focused year
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Guidance: Preventative Analytics for Youth Justice Advisory Panel: Terms of Reference
Guidance: Preventative Analytics for Youth Justice Advisory Panel: Terms of Reference
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Apply to join the Preventative Analytics for Youth Justice Advisory Panel
Apply to join the Preventative Analytics for Youth Justice Advisory Panel
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We’re simplifying how you contact us about some of our grants 

We’re changing the way you contact us by email about some of our grants. 

If you’ve emailed us at one of the addresses listed below, you should now use ruralpayments...

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First Witness Statement of HN 104 - Undercover Policing Inquiry
Publication date: 2 Mar 2026. Category: Statement.
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Growing up in the online world: a national consultation
Growing up in the online world: a national consultation
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Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Azerbaijan: Duncan Norman
Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Azerbaijan: Duncan Norman
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Government Veterinary Communities Explained: AGV & GVS

By Anthony Ridge, Deputy Head of Veterinary Trade Facilitation, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

I’ve spent the past eight years as a government vet, starting at the Animal and Plant...

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Welsh Language Services: here when you need us

[English] - [Cymraeg]

Did you know you have the right to use Welsh in any court or tribunal in England and Wales?

In this episode of Inside HMCTS, we're joined by Hywel, Caren...

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Researchers and suppliers give UK NSC insights into novel cervical screening technologies

New technology has the potential to enhance existing national screening programmes.

The UK National Screening Committee (UK NSC) recently held an online roundtable engagement day with organisations...

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FCDO Services spending over Ł500, January 2026
FCDO Services spending over £500, January 2026
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Proposed changes to the assessment of mathematics, physics and combined science GCSEs
Proposed changes to the assessment of mathematics, physics and combined science GCSEs
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Energy datasets for artificial intelligence applications
Energy datasets for artificial intelligence applications
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CMA launches investigation into hotel chains
CMA launches investigation into hotel chains
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Billion-pound helicopter deal secures 3,300 British jobs, boosts battlefield kit and unlocks up to Ł15 billion in UK exports
Billion-pound helicopter deal secures 3,300 British jobs, boosts battlefield kit and unlocks up to £15 billion in UK exports
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Lisa Pinney announced as CEO to the Fair Work Agency
Lisa Pinney announced as CEO to the Fair Work Agency
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Letter in response to DfE policy decision on formulae and equations sheets
Letter in response to DfE policy decision on formulae and equations sheets
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Evidence Projects
Rough seas with crashing waves in English Channel off Seaford in East Sussex.

We’ve recently published a number of evidence projects that support marine planning and policy development that explore local ...

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Exploring Opportunities to Improve Integration Between Marine Planning and Licensing

In Autumn 2025, MMO announced plans to move away from the current Marine Case Management System (MCMS) to a new and improved marine licensing service fit for the future. The service improvements...

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Collaborating at scale for nature and people

In this post, Mike Morecroft, Deputy Director for Climate Change Science at Natural England, reflects on the Resilient Landscapes and Seas partnership symposium held recently in Edinburgh, where conservationists...

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