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27 August

New air quality alerts service launched
New air quality alerts service launched
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26 August

Government's Jobs Guarantee turns promise into paycheques for young people
Government's Jobs Guarantee turns promise into paycheques for young people
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Households can save as plug-in solar panels come to market
Households can save as plug-in solar panels come to market
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Draft practice direction for possession proceedings published
Draft practice direction for possession proceedings published
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New counter-terror hub launched to protect British communities
New counter-terror hub launched to protect British communities
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Both parties must fulfil their commitments under Resolution 2803 and refrain from actions that undermine peace: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Both parties must fulfil their commitments under Resolution 2803 and refrain from actions that undermine peace: UK statement at the UN Security Council
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UK backs Somalia's path to security and political progress
UK backs Somalia's path to security and political progress
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Derby builder who wrecked victims’ homes sentenced for fraudulent trading
Derby builder who wrecked victims’ homes sentenced for fraudulent trading
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David Dinsmore to leave role as Permanent Secretary for Government Communications
David Dinsmore to leave role as Permanent Secretary for Government Communications
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Explore More for Less: Affordable Southwest Nature Days Out

If you’re looking for fun and accessible days out that are low-cost, then we have you covered. Not only is spending time in nature great for your wellbeing, it can also be great for your bank balance. Here...

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SLC Supplier Spend July 2026
SLC Supplier Spend July 2026
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How Dstl helped develop the Hybrid Navy concept
How Dstl helped develop the Hybrid Navy concept
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New Creative Trade Forum to boost UK creative industries announced at Edinburgh International Festival
New Creative Trade Forum to boost UK creative industries announced at Edinburgh International Festival
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Secretary of State announces appointments to the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission
Secretary of State announces appointments to the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission
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Giardia cases in England reach highest level since 2016
Giardia cases in England reach highest level since 2016
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Increased risk of wear and corrosion identified with certain cobalt chrome modular neck hip replacements
Increased risk of wear and corrosion identified with certain cobalt chrome modular neck hip replacements
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NFCU operation leads to arrest over suspected 500,000 of counterfeit wine
NFCU operation leads to arrest over suspected £500,000 of counterfeit wine
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Transparency data: SLC prompt payment data 1 April 2026 - 31 March 2027
Transparency data: SLC prompt payment data 1 April 2026 - 31 March 2027
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Corporate report: Independent Assessors’ Annual Report 2025-26
Corporate report: Independent Assessors’ Annual Report 2025-26
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World-first crackdown to restrict offenders’ freedom and give it back to victims
World-first crackdown to restrict offenders’ freedom and give it back to victims
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How science is helping us respond to the Tyne nurdle pollution incident

By Dr Rob Bradburne, Environment Agency Chief Scientist

When incidents happen, good decisions depend on good science.

That is certainly true of the ongoing recovery along North East England...

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Submissions from the Non-Police, Non-State Core Participants in relation to the restriction order applications of EN 643 - Undercover Policing Inquiry
Publication date: 26 Aug 2026. Category: Preliminary issues. Originator: Non-police non-state core participants.
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Submissions from the Core Participants in Person in relation to the restriction order applications of EN 634 - Undercover Policing Inquiry
Publication date: 26 Aug 2026. Category: Preliminary issues. Originator: Non-police non-state core participants.
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Anonymity ruling: EN 643 - Undercover Policing Inquiry
Publication date: 26 Aug 2026. Category: Anonymity. Originator: Inquiry.
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IPT Statement of Tracey Fowler regarding correspondence with EN 31 - Undercover Policing Inquiry
Publication date: 26 Aug 2026. Category: Preliminary issues. Originator: Non-police non-state core participants.
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Extracts from Disclosure in support of the submissions from Kate Wilson in relation to the restriction order applications of EN 31 - Undercover Policing Inquiry
Publication date: 26 Aug 2026. Category: Preliminary issues. Originator: Non-police non-state core participants.
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Submissions from the Non-Police Non-State Core Participants in relation to the restriction order applications of EN 31 - Undercover Policing Inquiry
Publication date: 26 Aug 2026. Category: Preliminary issues. Originator: Non-police non-state core participants.
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Submissions from Kate Wilson in relation to the restriction order applications of EN 31 - Undercover Policing Inquiry
Publication date: 26 Aug 2026. Category: Preliminary issues. Originator: Non-police non-state core participants.
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Submissions from Core Participants represented by Birnberg Pierce in relation to the restriction order applications of EN 31 - Undercover Policing Inquiry
Publication date: 26 Aug 2026. Category: Preliminary issues. Originator: Non-police non-state core participants.
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Submissions from HJA Core Participants in relation to the restriction order applications of EN 31 - Undercover Policing Inquiry
Publication date: 26 Aug 2026. Category: Preliminary issues. Originator: Non-police non-state core participants.
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Anonymity ruling: EN 31 - Undercover Policing Inquiry
Publication date: 26 Aug 2026. Category: Anonymity. Originator: Inquiry.
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Coverage of plans to strengthen mayoral powers over planning decisions

Following an announcement earlier this week, there has been widespread national coverage of the government’s plans to give regional mayors greater powers over major planning decisions, as part of efforts...

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DBT: workforce management information July 2026
DBT: workforce management information July 2026
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Sellafield Ltd Annual Review of Environmental Performance 2025/26
Sellafield Ltd Annual Review of Environmental Performance 2025/26
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Sellafield Ltd - Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement 2025/26
Sellafield Ltd - Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement 2025/26
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UK and Albania sign a regional-first asset sharing arrangement
UK and Albania sign a regional-first asset sharing arrangement
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Building technology with purpose: how we developed Business Finder
Photo taken by Kampus Export support

As the department for economic growth, the Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade (BIST) supports businesses to invest, grow and export. The new Digital...

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Coverage of first wave of funding from the Social and Affordable Homes Programme

There has been widespread national, regional, broadcast and social media coverage of the government’s announcement of the first wave of funding from the £39 billion Social and Affordable Homes ...

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Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) Annual Report and Accounts 2025/26 (for the year ended 31 March 2026)
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) Annual Report and Accounts 2025/26 (for the year ended 31 March 2026)
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Change of British High Commissioner to New Zealand: Louise Cantillon
Change of British High Commissioner to New Zealand: Louise Cantillon
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Professor David Strain appointed as DWP Chief Medical Advisor
Professor David Strain appointed as DWP Chief Medical Advisor
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Consumer upgrades for two housing associations
Consumer upgrades for two housing associations
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HM Land Registry to provide property identifiers for Price Paid Data from 28 August
HM Land Registry to provide property identifiers for Price Paid Data from 28 August
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Breathing space on your energy bill
Breathing space on your energy bill
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From pipe band to premium exporter: Scottish shortbread firm scales global sales with UKEF support
From pipe band to premium exporter: Scottish shortbread firm scales global sales with UKEF support
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Tackling antimicrobial resistance: what seven years of global work has taught us

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is often called the “silent pandemic”. It affects how well medicines work, not just in hospitals, but in farming, food production and the environment. When antibiotics stop...

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First year as a Marine Surveyor after a career at sea

After a career at sea as a deck officer, Robert Taylor joined the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) as a Marine Surveyor.

Robert Taylor working onboard a vessel

How did his first year with us...

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25 August

10,000 work experience opportunities for young people as Sainsbury's joins national drive to tackle youth unemployment
10,000 work experience opportunities for young people as Sainsbury's joins national drive to tackle youth unemployment
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Chancellor statement on Iran sanctions
Chancellor statement on Iran sanctions
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British diplomacy to help UK businesses grow internationally
British diplomacy to help UK businesses grow internationally
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Reinvigorating council housebuilding: letter to all council leaders
Reinvigorating council housebuilding: letter to all council leaders
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Hunger is not inevitable, but often results from choices that deny civilians food, aid, and essential services: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Hunger is not inevitable, but often results from choices that deny civilians food, aid, and essential services: UK statement at the UN Security Council
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FSA Board Meetings
FSA Board Meetings
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Grenfell Tower Crown development application given approval
Grenfell Tower Crown development application given approval
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Social and Affordable Homes Programme: initial allocations letter to private registered providers
Social and Affordable Homes Programme: initial allocations letter to private registered providers
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The Ukrainian people should be in no doubt - the United Kingdom is behind you today, and for as long as it takes: UK statement at the UN Security Council
The Ukrainian people should be in no doubt - the United Kingdom is behind you today, and for as long as it takes: UK statement at the UN Security Council
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Cadets in Lincolnshire helping young people build skills for life
Cadets in Lincolnshire helping young people build skills for life
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Second Witness Statement of Duwayne Brooks - Undercover Policing Inquiry
Publication date: 25 Aug 2026. Category: Witness statement.
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Regulated activity with children: common misconceptions about the Sept 2026 Supervision Exemption changes
Regulated activity with children: common misconceptions about the Sept 2026 Supervision Exemption changes
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Updated DBS Update Service guidance now available
Updated DBS Update Service guidance now available
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APHA strengthens bluetongue disease response
APHA strengthens bluetongue disease response
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An end to the suffering in Sudan will only come through an humanitarian truce, a permanent ceasefire and an inclusive civilian-led political process: UK statement at the UN Security Council
An end to the suffering in Sudan will only come through an humanitarian truce, a permanent ceasefire and an inclusive civilian-led political process: UK statement at the UN Security Council
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5 ways drivers can save money and avoid costly mistakes as summer travel peaks
5 ways drivers can save money and avoid costly mistakes as summer travel peaks
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Coverage of national drive to end rough sleeping

There is extensive national coverage across print, broadcast and digital platforms of the department’s announcement that everyone sleeping rough in England will be offered a route off the streets this winter...

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DSIT: workforce management information, July 2026
DSIT: workforce management information, July 2026
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HS2 Ltd Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Annual Report 2025 – 2026
HS2 Ltd Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Annual Report 2025 – 2026
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Insolvency Practitioner Sanctions: Ian Finnegan 31 March 2026
Insolvency Practitioner Sanctions: Ian Finnegan 31 March 2026
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ORR: workforce management information, May 2026
ORR: workforce management information, May 2026
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ORR: workforce management information, June 2026
ORR: workforce management information, June 2026
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ORR: workforce management information, July 2026
ORR: workforce management information, July 2026
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DESNZ workforce management information, July 2026
DESNZ workforce management information, July 2026
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Long-term and short-term sickness absences of SIA employees
Long-term and short-term sickness absences of SIA employees
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Consultation Q&A Series: Scheme Rules
Consultation Q&A Series: Scheme Rules
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Consultation Q&A series: Publishing Decisions
Consultation Q&A series: Publishing Decisions
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Data, people and growth: Join us at DataConnect26

DataConnect, the Office of the Chief Data Officer’s flagship conference for public sector data professionals, returns this October, bringing together public sector data, digital and artificial intelligence...

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Standard planning agreements for medium-sized sites
Standard planning agreements for medium-sized sites
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Anniversary Statement: Robinson R44 II, G-OCLV
Anniversary Statement: Robinson R44 II, G-OCLV
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Achieving stability and growth in the UK chemical sector
Achieving stability and growth in the UK chemical sector
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NIO: Workforce management information, July 2026
NIO: Workforce management information, July 2026
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NIO: Workforce management information, June 2026
NIO: Workforce management information, June 2026
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Annual Report 2025
Annual Report 2025
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DfT: workforce management information, July 2026
DfT: workforce management information, July 2026
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FOI request: adoption of the government's definition of anti-Muslim hostility
FOI request: adoption of the government's definition of anti-Muslim hostility
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FOI request: poultry sector and the Groceries Code
FOI request: poultry sector and the Groceries Code
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UK Minister calls for peaceful Cambodia-Thai dialogue
UK Minister calls for peaceful Cambodia-Thai dialogue
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Homes England and government confirm strategic partners set to help deliver once-in-a-generation increase in social and affordable homes across England
Homes England and government confirm strategic partners set to help deliver once-in-a-generation increase in social and affordable homes across England
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HS2 Ltd response to Residents' & Construction Commissioner report 2
HS2 Ltd response to Residents' & Construction Commissioner report 2
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Latest statement in response to small boat crossings
Latest statement in response to small boat crossings
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Water Quality and Moorings Survey: life, data and science at sea

Monitoring our UK Marine waters

Monitoring marine pollution in UK waters is essential for understanding how coastal and offshore ecosystems are changing, where pressures are emerging, and whether...

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Tackling theloneliness of leaving care

Clare Chamberlain, co-chair of the Independent Review into the Deaths of Care Leavers, shares what the review found, and why care leavers need more than a Personal Adviser tohelp them navigate life...

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National Crime Agency: workforce management information July 2026
National Crime Agency: workforce management information July 2026
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Key Performance Indicators for Governments Most Important Contracts - Fiscal Year 2019/20 Documents
Key Performance Indicators for Governments Most Important Contracts - Fiscal Year 2019/20 Documents
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Key Performance Indicators for Governments Most Important Contracts - Fiscal Year 2020/21 Documents
Key Performance Indicators for Governments Most Important Contracts - Fiscal Year 2020/21 Documents
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Key Performance Indicators for Governments Most Important Contracts - Fiscal Year 2021/22 Documents
Key Performance Indicators for Governments Most Important Contracts - Fiscal Year 2021/22 Documents
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Key Performance Indicators for Governments Most Important Contracts - Fiscal Year 2022/23 Documents
Key Performance Indicators for Governments Most Important Contracts - Fiscal Year 2022/23 Documents
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Key Performance Indicators for Governments Most Important Contracts - Fiscal Year 2023/24 Documents
Key Performance Indicators for Governments Most Important Contracts - Fiscal Year 2023/24 Documents
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Key Performance Indicators for Governments Most Important Contracts - Fiscal Year 2024/25 Documents
Key Performance Indicators for Governments Most Important Contracts - Fiscal Year 2024/25 Documents
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Key Performance Indicators for Governments Most Important Contracts - Fiscal Year 2025/26 Documents
Key Performance Indicators for Governments Most Important Contracts - Fiscal Year 2025/26 Documents
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The Social and Affordable Homes Programme and the reinvigoration of council housebuilding
The Social and Affordable Homes Programme and the reinvigoration of council housebuilding
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Every care leaver to have someone in their corner after review
Every care leaver to have someone in their corner after review
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