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06 May

Tree production grants reopen for applications
Tree production grants reopen for applications
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Kommandor Susan report published
Kommandor Susan report published
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Catastrophic engine failure and subsequent fire on board the site investigation vessel Kommandor Susan
Catastrophic engine failure and subsequent fire on board the site investigation vessel Kommandor Susan
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Safety digest 05/2026: Grantham South Junction
Safety digest 05/2026: Grantham South Junction
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Conclusion of Costa Rica’s CPTPP Accession Working Group
Conclusion of Costa Rica’s CPTPP Accession Working Group
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HOW APHA IMPACTS THE WORLD - Rabies Mission in Ghana

Back in the 1960, Edward Lorenz introduced the concept that small changes within complex systems can lead to significant and far-reaching consequences. Often referred to as the butterfly effect, the theory...

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The IT Reuse for Good charter: creating social impact with everyday technology

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) is the first government department signed up to the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology's (DSIT’s) IT Reuse for Good charter...

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Waste Metric Dashboard : April 2026
Waste Metric Dashboard : April 2026
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British businesses celebrated as The King’s Awards for Enterprise mark their 60th anniversary
British businesses celebrated as The King’s Awards for Enterprise mark their 60th anniversary
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Fisheries management plans: policy information
Fisheries management plans: policy information
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05 May

Healthcare workers must never be targets in conflict: UK statement at the UN Arria meeting on protecting medical care in conflict amid evolving threats
Healthcare workers must never be targets in conflict: UK statement at the UN Arria meeting on protecting medical care in conflict amid evolving threats
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Speech by the Master of the Rolls: Artificial Intelligence and the Judiciary

Artificial Intelligence and the JudiciaryThe Judicial Institute for ScotlandParliament Square, Edinburgh

Thursday 30 April 2026

Sir Geoffrey Vos, Master of the Rolls and Head of Civil Justice...

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Why are women living over a quarter of their lives in poor health?

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) recently released new data on UK healthy life expectancy (HLE), up to the end of 2024. HLE is defined as the number of years people are expected to spend in ‘good...

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What is hantavirus? How is it transmitted and what are the symptoms?

This article concerns an ongoing outbreak and will be updated regularly. Information is accurate as of Tuesday 5 May 2026.   

What we know so far&...
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Building Safety Regulator building control approval application data February to April 2026
Building Safety Regulator building control approval application data February to April 2026
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Climate-related job posts at the Security Industry Authority
Climate-related job posts at the Security Industry Authority
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Edition 43: News from the Adjudicator
Edition 43: News from the Adjudicator
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The King visits site of new UK Space Agency project to safeguard satellites in an increasingly crowded space 
The King unveiling the plaque for Project NOVA in Bermuda. Credit: Government of Bermuda.

During The King’s visit to Bermuda, His Majesty visited the site which will be the first of the UK’s new global network...

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FOI release: Number of SIA licence holders
FOI release: Number of SIA licence holders
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Department of Health and Social Care prompt payment of suppliers
Department of Health and Social Care prompt payment of suppliers
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Cabinet Office: non-consolidated performance related pay 2024/25
Cabinet Office: non-consolidated performance related pay 2024/25
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Industrial Strategy Advisory Council meeting minutes, 3 March 2026
Industrial Strategy Advisory Council meeting minutes, 3 March 2026
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Call for bids for strategic communications projects in Ukraine
Call for bids for strategic communications projects in Ukraine
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CNC Force Chaplain appointed honorary Canon
CNC Force Chaplain appointed honorary Canon
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Nearly 50 million government backing to power up drone and flying taxi tech and crack down on illegal drones
Nearly £50 million government backing to power up drone and flying taxi tech and crack down on illegal drones
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Infected Blood: A Service of Recognition, Remembrance and Reflection
Infected Blood: A Service of Recognition, Remembrance and Reflection
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Dstl develops first smart ‘find and strike’ system for faster battlefield decisions
Dstl develops first smart ‘find and strike’ system for faster battlefield decisions
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Prime Minister’s remarks at No10 Tackling Antisemitism Forum: 5 May 2026
Prime Minister’s remarks at No10 Tackling Antisemitism Forum: 5 May 2026
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52nd Universal Periodic Review of human rights: UK statement on Namibia
52nd Universal Periodic Review of human rights: UK statement on Namibia
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52nd Universal Periodic Review of human rights: UK statement on Niger
52nd Universal Periodic Review of human rights: UK statement on Niger
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52nd Universal Periodic Review of human rights: UK statement on Mozambique
52nd Universal Periodic Review of human rights: UK statement on Mozambique
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52nd Universal Periodic Review of human rights: UK statement on Estonia
52nd Universal Periodic Review of human rights: UK statement on Estonia
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Accredited official statistics: Family court statistics quarterly: January to March 2026
Accredited official statistics: Family court statistics quarterly: January to March 2026
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Join us for Services Week 2026 

Public sector services are fundamentally shaped by the needs of the people they serve. That’s why the theme for Services Week 2026 is “Personalised public services” – an invite to explore how services can...

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FCDO Services senior officials’ business expenses and hospitality, January to March 2026
FCDO Services senior officials’ business expenses and hospitality, January to March 2026
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DCMS workforce management information: March 2026
DCMS workforce management information: March 2026
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HMRC organisation information and supporting datasets
HMRC organisation information and supporting datasets
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Charity Commission spending over 25,000: April 2026 to March 2027
Charity Commission spending over £25,000: April 2026 to March 2027
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Call for bids for startegic communications projects in Ukraine
Call for bids for startegic communications projects in Ukraine
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Asset Purchase Facility (APF) ceiling, May 2026
Asset Purchase Facility (APF) ceiling, May 2026
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FCDO Services prompt payment data January to March 2026
FCDO Services prompt payment data January to March 2026
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FCDO Services: workforce management information on disability 2025 to 2026 quarter 4
FCDO Services: workforce management information on disability 2025 to 2026 quarter 4
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FCDO Services: workforce management information on ethnicity 2025 to 2026 quarter 4
FCDO Services: workforce management information on ethnicity 2025 to 2026 quarter 4
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FCDO Services: workforce management information on gender 2025 to 2026 quarter 4
FCDO Services: workforce management information on gender 2025 to 2026 quarter 4
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Britain Gets Talent: Fixing a fragmented offer to attract global talent
Graham Sanders Sarah Katz Olviya Silvary

In April 2026, the quarterly Firebreak week began with an unusual pitch: the project Britain Gets Talent. The project presented an opportunity...

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PM statement on strikes targeting UAE: 4 May 2026
PM statement on strikes targeting UAE: 4 May 2026
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Funding boost to help councils tackle antisemitism
Funding boost to help councils tackle antisemitism
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Joint Declaration on a Strategic Partnership between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Republic of Armenia
Joint Declaration on a Strategic Partnership between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Republic of Armenia
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Thousands of students risk their qualifications by taking phones into exam hall as GCSE and A Level exams begin
Thousands of students risk their qualifications by taking phones into exam hall as GCSE and A Level exams begin
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UK cracks down on Russia’s exploitation of vulnerable migrants and deadly drone capability
UK cracks down on Russia’s exploitation of vulnerable migrants and deadly drone capability
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Glasgow door supervisor working with suspended licence prosecuted
Glasgow door supervisor working with suspended licence prosecuted
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04 May

Prime Minister to bring together leaders across public life to drive whole of society response to antisemitism
Prime Minister to bring together leaders across public life to drive whole of society response to antisemitism
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PM meeting with Prime Minister Babiš of Czechia: 4 May 2026
PM meeting with Prime Minister Babiš of Czechia: 4 May 2026
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Joint statement following a meeting between the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer
Joint statement following a meeting between the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer
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PM meeting with Prime Minister Pashinyan of Armenia: 4 May 2026
PM meeting with Prime Minister Pashinyan of Armenia: 4 May 2026
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Illegal migration update statement from the European Political Community Summit: 4 May 2026
Illegal migration update statement from the European Political Community Summit: 4 May 2026
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PM meeting with leaders from Ukraine, France, Italy, Poland, Canada, Norway, Finland, NATO, the European Commission and the European Council at the EPC: 4 May 2026
PM meeting with leaders from Ukraine, France, Italy, Poland, Canada, Norway, Finland, NATO, the European Commission and the European Council at the EPC: 4 May 2026
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PM meeting with President of France, Emmanuel Macron and NATO Secretary General, Mark Rutte: 4 May 2026
PM meeting with President of France, Emmanuel Macron and NATO Secretary General, Mark Rutte: 4 May 2026
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New appointments made to Insolvency Service Board
New appointments made to Insolvency Service Board
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03 May

PM meeting with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine: 3 May 2026
PM meeting with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine: 3 May 2026
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Hinkley Point C – Clarification of Natural England’s Role and Position

Recent reporting on Hinkley Point C contains a number of inaccuracies regarding Natural England’s role, legal duties, and position on fish protection measures. Natural England is firmly committed to enabling...

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02 May

Government sets out plans to protect summer holidays from disruption 
Government sets out plans to protect summer holidays from disruption 
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All eyes on LA ahead of largest ever UK trade mission to the US
All eyes on LA ahead of largest ever UK trade mission to the US
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01 May

Legal estates and beneficial interests: what’s the difference?

In England and Wales, property ownership is divided into ownership of the “legal estate” and ownership of “beneficial interests”. This guide explains them in simple terms. It also touches on different ways...

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Details of any cyber-security breaches experienced by the SIA
Details of any cyber-security breaches experienced by the SIA
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DWP spending over 25,000, January 2026
DWP spending over £25,000, January 2026
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DWP spending over 25,000, February 2026
DWP spending over £25,000, February 2026
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DWP spending over 25,000, March 2026
DWP spending over £25,000, March 2026
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Security Industry Authority use of IT management consultants
Security Industry Authority use of IT management consultants
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SFO secures 10m from British defence supplier
SFO secures £10m from British defence supplier
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Illegal waste site in Lancashire shut down
Illegal waste site in Lancashire shut down
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SIA begins process of gaining PIDA prescribed person status
SIA begins process of gaining PIDA prescribed person status
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2026 - closed case costs
2026 - closed case costs
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HSE commercial pipeline May 2026
HSE commercial pipeline May 2026
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Project Gigabit National Rolling Open Market Review May 2026
Project Gigabit National Rolling Open Market Review May 2026
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United Kingdom-Albania Home Affairs Dialogue 2026: joint statement
United Kingdom-Albania Home Affairs Dialogue 2026: joint statement
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Dorset farmers to pay 33,500 over slurry handling
Dorset farmers to pay £33,500 over slurry handling
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New interceptor missiles successfully tested in the Middle East as Defence Minister visits region
New interceptor missiles successfully tested in the Middle East as Defence Minister visits region
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MHRA approves Linerixibat (Lynavoy) for the treatment of itch due to biliary tract disease
MHRA approves Linerixibat (Lynavoy) for the treatment of itch due to biliary tract disease
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Mergers orders and undertakings register
Mergers orders and undertakings register
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UK National Threat Level raised to SEVERE
UK National Threat Level raised to SEVERE
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Accredited official statistics: Proven reoffending statistics: April to June 2025
Accredited official statistics: Proven reoffending statistics: April to June 2025
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UKHO appoints Mark Barclay as Non-Executive Chair
UKHO appoints Mark Barclay as Non-Executive Chair
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Change of His Majesty's Ambassador to Austria: Nick Pickard
Change of His Majesty's Ambassador to Austria: Nick Pickard
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Anniversary Statement: Dyn Aero MCR-01, G-TOMX
Anniversary Statement: Dyn Aero MCR-01, G-TOMX
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Andy Brittain joins GIAA as Interim Chief Executive
Andy Brittain joins GIAA as Interim Chief Executive
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1 million Community Partnership Fund to boost community and voluntary groups in Northern Ireland
£1 million Community Partnership Fund to boost community and voluntary groups in Northern Ireland
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CMA publishes latest monitoring report on road fuel market
CMA publishes latest monitoring report on road fuel market
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Appointment of Commissioners of the Criminal Cases Review Commission
Appointment of Commissioners of the Criminal Cases Review Commission
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GDS Responsible AI Advisory Panel: meeting summaries
GDS Responsible AI Advisory Panel: meeting summaries
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Digital Inclusion Action Committee: meeting summaries
Digital Inclusion Action Committee: meeting summaries
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Crown Representatives and strategic suppliers
Crown Representatives and strategic suppliers
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Monitoring air quality and dust on the HS2 Phase One route (January 2026)
Monitoring air quality and dust on the HS2 Phase One route (January 2026)
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Monitoring noise and vibration on the HS2 Phase One route (January 2026)
Monitoring noise and vibration on the HS2 Phase One route (January 2026)
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Progress report on the Government Major Projects Evaluation Review Action Plan
Progress report on the Government Major Projects Evaluation Review Action Plan
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30 April

When will the Renters' Right Act come into force?
When will the Renters' Right Act come into force?
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Accredited official statistics: Proven reoffending statistics: July to September 2024
Accredited official statistics: Proven reoffending statistics: July to September 2024
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Historic protections for renters in action across England
Historic protections for renters in action across England
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Historic Renters’ Rights Act: know your rights 
Historic Renters’ Rights Act: know your rights 
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This mission plays a vital role in protecting civilians in South Sudan: UK Explanation of Vote at the UN Security Council
This mission plays a vital role in protecting civilians in South Sudan: UK Explanation of Vote at the UN Security Council
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