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17 June

The countdown begins: UK-India FTA enters into force on July 15th
The countdown begins: UK-India FTA enters into force on July 15th
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G7 leaders' statement on geopolitical issues: 17 June 2026
G7 leaders' statement on geopolitical issues: 17 June 2026
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Great British Summer Savings: Major businesses pass on VAT cut to families on days out
Great British Summer Savings: Major businesses pass on VAT cut to families on days out
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Government offer to resident doctors: June 2026
Government offer to resident doctors: June 2026
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Government offer to resident doctors â€“ explainer  

Resident doctors are currently voting on whether to accept a significant offer from the government which would improve their pay, working conditions and career progression.  

The British Medical Association...

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Driving productivity and using our success to improve further 

Tom Warth (Chief Operating Officer) shares what the Planning Inspectorate has done in the last three years to make planning much more certain for the whole sector.

Certainty matters in planning...

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UK NSC meeting June 2026
UK NSC meeting June 2026
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Increase in the rate of the Electricity Generator Levy
Increase in the rate of the Electricity Generator Levy
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Reforming Consumer Protection for Home Upgrade Schemes
Reforming Consumer Protection for Home Upgrade Schemes
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EM on substances in firefighting foams (C(2025)6544)
EM on substances in firefighting foams (C(2025)6544)
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EM on Commission Regulation on REACH in articles (C(2026)2483)
EM on Commission Regulation on REACH in articles (C(2026)2483)
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First phase finished on Preston and South Ribble Flood Scheme
First phase finished on Preston and South Ribble Flood Scheme
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OSCE remains vital to tell truths and hold each other to account: UK statement to the OSCE
OSCE remains vital to tell truths and hold each other to account: UK statement to the OSCE
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DfE Update 17 June 2026
DfE Update 17 June 2026
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Greater protections to restore families' trust in home upgrades
Greater protections to restore families' trust in home upgrades
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Our courts and tribunals estate: a year of progress 

Rupert Morgan, Property Director at HMCTS, reflects on a year of real progress from a new courthouse roof in Nottingham to a brand new tribunals centre in London ...

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Join our SFI26 webinar

Following the publication of the final Sustainable Farming Incentive 2026 (SFI26) scheme information today, we're hosting a webinar with the Farming Advice Service (FAS) on 25 June. 

The...

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Free procurement training for schools — apply now

If you work in school or trust procurement, free training is now available to help you build confidence and improve how your organisation buys. Two programmes from the Department for Education (DfE) and ...

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Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner’s annual report 2025 to 2026
Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner’s annual report 2025 to 2026
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12 month Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) holiday for heavy goods vehicles (HGVs)
12 month Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) holiday for heavy goods vehicles (HGVs)
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Increase to Approved Mileage Allowance Payments (AMAPs) and self employed simplified mileage rates
Increase to Approved Mileage Allowance Payments (AMAPs) and self employed simplified mileage rates
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Draft affirmative coming for Inter-American Investment Corporation (Further Payments to Capital Stock) (Amendment) Order 2026
Draft affirmative coming for Inter-American Investment Corporation (Further Payments to Capital Stock) (Amendment) Order 2026. See other results for details.
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Controlling spending is not abuse say a fifth of young men
Controlling spending is not abuse say a fifth of young men
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UK issues largest penalty for financial sanctions breaches since Russia’s 2022 illegal invasion of Ukraine
UK issues largest penalty for financial sanctions breaches since Russia’s 2022 illegal invasion of Ukraine
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Coal mining ground collapse made safe
Coal mining ground collapse made safe
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Violent gang members’ sentences increased after attempted murder
Violent gang members’ sentences increased after attempted murder
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Creating new wood pasture: What we’ve learned from Nature Returns

By Jessica Elias, Natural England

Nature-based Solutions are increasingly recognised as an effective way to respond to climate change while restoring nature and improving people’s wellbeing. Through...

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Employment Rights Act 2025 — Consultation on reforms of zero hours and similar contracts
A message from the Chief Nurse for Adult Social Care, Deborah Sturdy

"As Chief Nurse for Adult Social Care, I strongly support these reforms to strengthen fairness and stability for our workforce...

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Extract is here: AI-powered planning data for every council in England 

Today we have announced that Extract is now live and every local planning authority in England has free access to use this AI-powered tool, developed by MHCLG's Digital Planning Programme in partnership...

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AI skills at work: what employers can do now, by Helen Slater

Artificial intelligence (AI) is already changing how organisations across the UK operate.

From drafting documents and analysing data to supporting customers and improving services, many employers...

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Public invited to have their say on self-driving vehicle safety
Public invited to have their say on self-driving vehicle safety
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New consultation on draft statutory statement of safety principles for automated vehicles
New consultation on draft statutory statement of safety principles for automated vehicles
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Supporting stronger, more resilient UK supply chains
Supporting stronger, more resilient UK supply chains
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How we protected the UK and space in May 2026
How we protected the UK and space in May 2026
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What an SME safari taught us about bias and context
Taken by Alex West Keely Flint

The government has committed to reducing the regulatory burden on businesses by cutting unnecessary complexity, duplication and administrative costs. As the department...

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Letter from Directorate Legal Services to Undercover Policing Inquiry re Commander Murphy witness statement - Undercover Policing Inquiry
Publication date: 16 Jun 2026. Category: Letter.
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MPSB Files Irretrievably Destroyed - Undercover Policing Inquiry
Publication date: 16 Jun 2026. Category: Document.
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Exhibit 8 to the First Witness Statement of Dominic Murphy - Undercover Policing Inquiry
Publication date: 16 Jun 2026. Category: Document.
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Exhibit 6 to the First Witness Statement of Dominic Murphy - Undercover Policing Inquiry
Publication date: 16 Jun 2026. Category: Document.
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Exhibit 5 to the First Witness Statement of Dominic Murphy - Undercover Policing Inquiry
Publication date: 16 Jun 2026. Category: Document.
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Exhibit 3 to the First Witness Statement of Dominic Murphy - Undercover Policing Inquiry
Publication date: 16 Jun 2026. Category: Document.
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Exhibit 2 of the First Witness Statement of Dominic Murphy - Undercover Policing Inquiry
Publication date: 16 Jun 2026. Category: Document.
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Exhibit 1 to the First Witness Statement of Dominic Murphy - Undercover Policing Inquiry
Publication date: 16 Jun 2026. Category: Document.
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First Witness Statement of Dominic Murphy - Undercover Policing Inquiry
Publication date: 16 Jun 2026. Category: Witness statement.
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Addendum disclosure note regarding Tranche 3 - Undercover Policing Inquiry
Publication date: 16 Jun 2026. Category: General. Originator: Inquiry.
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Supply Chain Centre mission statement and action plan
Supply Chain Centre mission statement and action plan
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Automated vehicles: statement of safety principles
Automated vehicles: statement of safety principles
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Plug In Solar Consultation (Martin McCluskey)

Today I am announcing the publication of a consultation on proposals to enable the safe deployment of plug-in solar across the United Kingdom.

Plug-in solar brings the benefits of Clean Power directly...

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Neighbourhoods and Public Services (Steve Reed, Member, Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission)

This Government is determined to build a new relationship of respect, trust and shared responsibility between the state and its citizens. On 21 May, I announced this government’s ambitious new programme...

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Water Sector (Emma Reynolds)

I shall be making an Oral Statement on this subject later today.

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One year on: Government delivery of recommendations from Baroness Casey’s National Audit on Group-based Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (Shabana Mahmood)

Today, marks one year since the publication of Baroness Casey’s National Audit on Group-Based Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse and one year since this Government accepted all 12 recommendations.

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Flexible Apportionment Arrangements (Torsten Bell, Member, Pension Schemes Bill Committee)

We are taking action to ensure the strong regulatory framework for Defined Benefit pensions remains effective as innovation develops, to manage future risks and protect member benefits

On 4 December 2025...

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Leaders’ declaration on the fight against drug trafficking
Leaders’ declaration on the fight against drug trafficking
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Leaders’ declaration on tackling migrant smuggling
Leaders’ declaration on tackling migrant smuggling
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UK House Price Index for April 2026
UK House Price Index for April 2026
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Further CMA action to secure a fairer deal for businesses and improve Google search services in UK
Further CMA action to secure a fairer deal for businesses and improve Google search services in UK
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Are we getting mental health care right for children and young people?
As demand for mental health services continues to grow, we have analysed the experiences of children, young people, and their families.
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Swansea Prison: Families and significant others strategy
Swansea Prison: Families and significant others strategy
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Understanding the Caribbean seabed: a Q&A with UKHO experts on the 2026 Beyond the Reef expedition

In January 2026, the Blue Belt Programme embarked on its first expedition across the Caribbean, charting the previously unexplored waters of Anguilla, the Turks and Caicos Islands and the Cayman Islands. Read more. (cached), Summary and Comments (0), First seen at 09:53, 17 June 2026

Voluntary scheme aggregate net sales and payment information: May 2026
Voluntary scheme aggregate net sales and payment information: May 2026
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UK backs communities on the ocean's front line with Ł13.9 million investment
UK backs communities on the ocean's front line with &pound;13.9 million investment
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16 June

AI tool to slash planning decision times as government accelerates push to build 1.5 million homes
AI tool to slash planning decision times as government accelerates push to build 1.5 million homes
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Prime Minister secures major jobs and energy investment at G7 to deliver growth and security at home
Prime Minister secures major jobs and energy investment at G7 to deliver growth and security at home
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The UK provided over $190m towards the humanitarian response in Yemen, and we remain committed to working collectively with partners to reach those most in need: UK statement at the UN Security Council
The UK provided over $190m towards the humanitarian response in Yemen, and we remain committed to working collectively with partners to reach those most in need: UK statement at the UN Security Council
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PM meeting with Prime Minister Modi of India: 16 June 2026
PM meeting with Prime Minister Modi of India: 16 June 2026
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More families to benefit from lower bills through plug-in panels
More families to benefit from lower bills through plug-in panels
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Government publishes Terms of Reference for Wholesale Digital Markets Champion
Government publishes Terms of Reference for Wholesale Digital Markets Champion
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G7 Leaders’ Statement on mutually beneficial international partnerships: 16 June 2026
G7 Leaders’ Statement on mutually beneficial international partnerships: 16 June 2026
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G7 Leaders' call for a coordinated response to the Bundibugyo ebola outrbreak: 16 June 2026
G7 Leaders' call for a coordinated response to the Bundibugyo ebola outrbreak: 16 June 2026
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G7 Leaders' call on the fight against cancer: 16 June 2026
G7 Leaders' call on the fight against cancer: 16 June 2026
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Environment Secretary of State's letter  to Ofwat outlining concerns on proposals to recapitalise Thames Water.
Environment Secretary of State's letter  to Ofwat outlining concerns on proposals to recapitalise Thames Water.
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PM meeting with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine: 16 June 2026
PM meeting with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine: 16 June 2026
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Public Service Pension Schemes - New CETV Factors
Public Service Pension Schemes - New CETV Factors
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Pubs, shops and local assets protected with communities in charge
Pubs, shops and local assets protected with communities in charge
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UK Export Finance: spending over Ł500 on a GPC, May 2026
UK Export Finance: spending over &pound;500 on a GPC, May 2026
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DCMS Transactions over Ł25,000 2026 to 2027
DCMS Transactions over &pound;25,000 2026 to 2027
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DCMS: spending over Ł500, April 2026
DCMS: spending over &pound;500, April 2026
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Plug-in solar: Regulatory amendment and interim product specification
Plug-in solar: Regulatory amendment and interim product specification
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UN Human Rights Council 62: Sri Lanka Core Group Statement on the High Commissioner's Annual Report
UN Human Rights Council 62: Sri Lanka Core Group Statement on the High Commissioner's Annual Report
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UN Human Rights Council 62: UK Statement on the High Commissioner's Annual Report
UN Human Rights Council 62: UK Statement on the High Commissioner's Annual Report
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Change of UK Chargé d’Affaires in Belarus: William Longhurst
Change of UK Chargé d’Affaires in Belarus: William Longhurst
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UK Public Health Rapid Support Team deploys in response to the Ebola outbreak
UK Public Health Rapid Support Team deploys in response to the Ebola outbreak
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Meningococcal B (MenB) time limited vaccination offer letter
Meningococcal B (MenB) time limited vaccination offer letter
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New Local's Stronger Things Conference
New Local's Stronger Things Conference
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Early industry engagement increasing speed of Middle East support
Early industry engagement increasing speed of Middle East support
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PM meeting with President Costa of the European Council: 16 June 2026
PM meeting with President Costa of the European Council: 16 June 2026
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PM meeting with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen: 16 June 2026
PM meeting with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen: 16 June 2026
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DSIT: workforce management information, April 2026
DSIT: workforce management information, April 2026
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National Museums and Galleries on Merseyside Annual Report and Accounts 2024 to 2025
National Museums and Galleries on Merseyside Annual Report and Accounts 2024 to 2025
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Transfer Pricing: International Controlled Transactions Schedule
Transfer Pricing: International Controlled Transactions Schedule
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Project Gigabit: Bedfordshire, Northamptonshire and Milton Keynes Public Review
Project Gigabit: Bedfordshire, Northamptonshire and Milton Keynes Public Review
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UN Human Rights Council 62: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem and in Israel
UN Human Rights Council 62: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem and in Israel
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Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Liberia: Paul Simister
Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Liberia: Paul Simister
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Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Switzerland: Olivia Ricketts
Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Switzerland: Olivia Ricketts
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UK deepens joint migration efforts and marks Pakistan’s role in brokering US-Iran peace deal on two-day Ministerial visit
UK deepens joint migration efforts and marks Pakistan’s role in brokering US-Iran peace deal on two-day Ministerial visit
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TRA proposes extending anti-dumping measure on wire rod
TRA proposes extending anti-dumping measure on wire rod
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Precision fermented foods: getting allergen labelling right 

Cymraeg

At the Food Standards Agency (FSA), we want to support innovation in food production where it delivers benefits for consumers and the food system.

We want to share...

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Aylesbury Prison: action plan
Aylesbury Prison: action plan
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SIA’s consultation on its Martyn's Law guidance closes
SIA’s consultation on its Martyn's Law guidance closes
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Supporting children (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 10:21, 16 June 2026