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05 June

Companies agree to stronger workers’ rights in clean energy
Companies agree to stronger workers’ rights in clean energy
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MHRA review of the benefits and risks of avacopan
MHRA review of the benefits and risks of avacopan
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East Anglian prisons expanded to make streets safer
East Anglian prisons expanded to make streets safer
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Using artificial intelligence to improve justice services

[English] - [Cymraeg]

In this blog, Gary O’Reilly explains how HMCTS is taking a careful and responsible approach to adopting artificial intelligence, and how it is being used ...

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How do you catch genital herpes and is there a cure? 

Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). It is a common cause of genital sores in England. There are 2 subtypes:  

HSV-1, which primarily...
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Marco Amitrano appointed to the Professional and Business Services Council
Marco Amitrano appointed to the Professional and Business Services Council
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PM remarks: 5 June 2026
PM remarks: 5 June 2026
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More leading researchers brought to the UK, while Horizon Europe performance strengthens in 2024
More leading researchers brought to the UK, while Horizon Europe performance strengthens in 2024
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Notice to improve: Sacred Heart of Mary Girls' School
Notice to improve: Sacred Heart of Mary Girls' School
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Sentence increase for sexual predator who abused teenager
Sentence increase for sexual predator who abused teenager
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Millions of unmarried couples to get stronger rights
Millions of unmarried couples to get stronger rights
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Alan Kershaw reappointed as ARB Chair

The Architects Registration Board (ARB) is pleased to announce that Alan Kershaw has been reappointed as Chair by the Privy Council for a further two-year term, commencing on 20 June 2026.

Alan has served...

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York Central visit, Mayoral Council meeting and Scarborough Pride in Place
04/06/2026. York, United Kingdom. Prime Minister Keir Starmer visits the York Central housing development site in York with Steve Reed, Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government. Picture ...
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DESNZ: workforce management information, April 2026
DESNZ: workforce management information, April 2026
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Draft affirmative coming for Trade (Mobile Roaming) (Amendment) Regulations 2026
Draft affirmative coming for Trade (Mobile Roaming) (Amendment) Regulations 2026. See other results for details.
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Draft affirmative coming for Criminal Justice Act 1988 (Offensive Weapons) (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2026
Draft affirmative coming for Criminal Justice Act 1988 (Offensive Weapons) (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2026. See other results for details.
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Draft affirmative coming for Batteries (Placing on the Market) (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2026
Draft affirmative coming for Batteries (Placing on the Market) (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2026. See other results for details.
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Local areas prepare new Experts at Hand teams
Local areas prepare new Experts at Hand teams
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Tate Board Appointments
Tate Board Appointments
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Move fast, then fix things – what we learned building Register early career teachers  

We recently released the Register early career teachers service after over two years of hard work redesigning, remodelling and replacing its predecessor. The old service funded training for over 200,000...

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A fairer end to relationships
A fairer end to relationships
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Experts at Hand: Everything you need to know 
Experts at Hand: Everything you need to know 
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Is your school's money working as hard as it should?

Chris McGunnigle, DfE Banking Team Lead, returns with an update to his November 2025 blog. New tools are live, real results are coming in, and the question every school should be asking their bank...

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Assessing and scoring environmental permit and licence compliance
Assessing and scoring environmental permit and licence compliance
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Lord Mann's review of antisemitism and other forms of racism in the NHS (James Murray)

Today I am publishing the outcome of Lord Mann’s review into antisemitism and other forms of racism in the NHS, alongside the Government’s response.

The review was commissioned in October 2025...

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Modern Service Framework for Palliative Care and End-of-Life Care: interim update (Stephen Kinnock, Member, Mental Health Bill [HL] Committee)

In November 2025, I announced that the Government would develop a Modern Service Framework (MSF) for Palliative Care and End-of-Life care in England. This MSF is one of the only six MSFs announced, which clearly...

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National security response to threats from China (Dan Jarvis)

Yesterday MI5, alongside our Five Eyes allies, issued an intelligence bulletin to warn that China’s military intelligence is targeting Five Eyes Government and military personnel to gain access to sensitive...

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Publication of the Enduring Relationships Strategy for Children’s Social Care (Josh MacAlister)

Transforming children’s social care is central to our mission to break down the barriers to opportunity. It is fundamental to ensuring that every child grows up safe, supported and able to thrive. Today...

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King Charles III Birthday celebrates UK nations and Cambodia ties
King Charles III Birthday celebrates UK nations and Cambodia ties
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UK-led Operation Interflex enters new phase of specialist training for Ukraine
UK-led Operation Interflex enters new phase of specialist training for Ukraine
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Mayors meet in York as “devolution revolution” delivers
Mayors meet in York as “devolution revolution” delivers
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Derwent Primary School (Derby): warning notice
Derwent Primary School (Derby): warning notice
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Ofwat confirms £44.7 million enforcement package for Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water
The £44.7m package will reduce spills at specific overflows and improve river water quality in extremely sensitive catchments with the money being funded by the company, rather than added to customer bills...
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Members appointed to the Preventative Analytics for Youth Justice Advisory Panel
Members appointed to the Preventative Analytics for Youth Justice Advisory Panel
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Research: Measuring civil legal aid demand
Research: Measuring civil legal aid demand
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Future-proofing our woodlands and forests against climate change

David White, Woodland and Climate Change Adaptation Adviser at the Forestry Commission, shares key guidance from the UK Forestry Standard to help you improve woodland resilience against climate change.

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Waste Metric Dashboard : May 2026
Waste Metric Dashboard : May 2026
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COVID-19 loan guarantee schemes repayment data: March 2026
COVID-19 loan guarantee schemes repayment data: March 2026
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Forestry Commission executive board meeting, 30 June 2025
Forestry Commission executive board meeting, 30 June 2025
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Forestry Commission executive board meeting, 23 September 2025
Forestry Commission executive board meeting, 23 September 2025
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Forestry Commission executive board meeting, 8 December 2025
Forestry Commission executive board meeting, 8 December 2025
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Forestry Commission executive board meeting, 7 January 2026
Forestry Commission executive board meeting, 7 January 2026
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Thousands of seafarers across the Channel set for better pay and protections under new government proposals
Thousands of seafarers across the Channel set for better pay and protections under new government proposals
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Strengthening seafarer protections on UK-France routes
Strengthening seafarer protections on UK-France routes
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04 June

Faster support for children to get school ready as Tech Sec vows to better connect public services
Faster support for children to get school ready as Tech Sec vows to better connect public services
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The UK’s explanation of vote on the UN General Assembly resolution on the ICJ’s Advisory Opinion on climate change.
The UK’s explanation of vote on the UN General Assembly resolution on the ICJ’s Advisory Opinion on climate change.
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Change of His Majesty's Ambassador to Thailand: Nicola Pollitt
Change of His Majesty's Ambassador to Thailand: Nicola Pollitt
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PM meeting with the family of Henry Nowak: 4 July 2026
PM meeting with the family of Henry Nowak: 4 July 2026
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Ministry of Defence confirms the deaths of Lieutenant Commander Chris Gayson, Lieutenant Lily-Mae Fisher and Petty Officer Owen Green
Ministry of Defence confirms the deaths of Lieutenant Commander Chris Gayson, Lieutenant Lily-Mae Fisher and Petty Officer Owen Green
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DESNZ senior civil servant secondary paid employment, 2025 to 2026
DESNZ senior civil servant secondary paid employment, 2025 to 2026
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Biodiversity Net Gain for NSIPs: gain statements laid and guidance published 
A wildflower meadow in England. Credit: Getty Images.

We have reached a significant milestone in implementing Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs...

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Parliamentary scrutiny of the Defence Nuclear Enterprise
Parliamentary scrutiny of the Defence Nuclear Enterprise
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Research reveals strong satisfaction among heat pump trainees
Research reveals strong satisfaction among heat pump trainees
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Miles Dorrington to retire as Traffic Commissioner for the West Midlands
Miles Dorrington to retire as Traffic Commissioner for the West Midlands
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Adjuvanted trivalent influenza vaccine authorised for adults aged 50 and over
Adjuvanted trivalent influenza vaccine authorised for adults aged 50 and over
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IBCA Community Update, 4 June 2026
IBCA Community Update, 4 June 2026
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The United Kingdom remains steadfast in our commitment to the complete elimination of chemical weapons in Syria: UK statement at the UN Security Council
The United Kingdom remains steadfast in our commitment to the complete elimination of chemical weapons in Syria: UK statement at the UN Security Council
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Martyn's Law: what comes next and how to get involved
Martyn's Law: what comes next and how to get involved
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Review of professional development for the children’s homes workforce: terms of reference
Review of professional development for the children’s homes workforce: terms of reference
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Joint statement from the Specialised Committee on Financial Provisions, 4 June 2026
Joint statement from the Specialised Committee on Financial Provisions, 4 June 2026
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Avian Influenza  Prevention Zone lifts as risk reduces 
Avian Influenza  Prevention Zone lifts as risk reduces 
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Government hits 70% of pledge, two years into this parliament
Government hits 70% of pledge, two years into this parliament
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MMO resumes I-VMS roll-out with CLS UK Ltd
MMO resumes I-VMS roll-out with CLS UK Ltd
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EA to lead environmental regulation of Trelavour Lithium Project
EA to lead environmental regulation of Trelavour Lithium Project
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Foreign Secretary's speech on tackling violence against women and girls at the Global Partnerships Conference: 20 May 2026
Foreign Secretary's speech on tackling violence against women and girls at the Global Partnerships Conference: 20 May 2026
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Foreign Secretary's speech on responding to humanitarian crises at the Global Partnerships Conference: 20 May 2026
Foreign Secretary's speech on responding to humanitarian crises at the Global Partnerships Conference: 20 May 2026
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Seasonal closure for crawfish announced
Seasonal closure for crawfish announced
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OSCE Secretary General's presentation of the 2027 Programme Outline: UK statement
OSCE Secretary General's presentation of the 2027 Programme Outline: UK statement
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UK National Statement at United Nations Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice
UK National Statement at United Nations Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice
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Concluding remarks of the Master of the Rolls at a London International Dispute Week session

London International Dispute Week

Main Panel on Access to Justice

Tradition Trust and Transformation in international dispute resolution

Access to Justice Internationally – Tradition...

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Data maturity: the foundation for AI ready public sector data

Data maturity is essential for any organisation thinking about using AI. Before data can be considered AI ready, there needs to be confidence that it is well managed, thoroughly understood, and supported...

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Anonymity: "Tina" - Undercover Policing Inquiry
Publication date: 4 Jun 2026. Category: Anonymity. Originator: Inquiry.
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Core participants - Undercover Policing Inquiry
Publication date: 4 Jun 2026. Category: Core participants. Originator: Inquiry.
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From intent to impact: an international pattern

Government intent and service delivery don’t always connect early enough, and even when they do, alignment can waver during delivery.

At the Public Design Conference (part of World Design...

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Use of closed material procedure report: 25 June 2024 to 24 June 2025
Use of closed material procedure report: 25 June 2024 to 24 June 2025
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ORR: workforce management information, April 2026
ORR: workforce management information, April 2026
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Treasury Minutes progress report – June 2026
Treasury Minutes progress report – June 2026
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Enduring relationships for care-experienced children
Enduring relationships for care-experienced children
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Government response to the Lord Mann review on antisemitism and other forms of racism in the NHS
Government response to the Lord Mann review on antisemitism and other forms of racism in the NHS
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Draft affirmative coming for Justification Decision (Generation of Power by the RR SMR) Regulations 2026
Draft affirmative coming for Justification Decision (Generation of Power by the RR SMR) Regulations 2026. See other results for details.
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Lex Greensill to be disqualified from acting as a company director in the UK for nine years
Lex Greensill to be disqualified from acting as a company director in the UK for nine years
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Universities face ban on international students over visa abuse
Universities face ban on international students over visa abuse
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Member appointed to the Horserace Betting Levy Board
Member appointed to the Horserace Betting Levy Board
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Jurisdictional guidance for Remote Participation

Updated remote participation guidance for the Civil and Family courts, and the Tribunal jurisdictions has now been published. Updated guidance for the criminal courts will be published separately in due course...

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Celebrating our places: Giving back through corporate contributions
What difference can you make in your community this year?

Here in the Places for Growth (PfG) team, we’re setting a challenge to think differently about your corporate contribution, and inviting you to focus...

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ADOPT: new funding rounds open
Credit: ADOPT Support Hub 

With new funding rounds now open, farmers and growers have another opportunity to apply for support through the Accelerating Development of Practices and Technologies...

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AAIB Report: Boeing 767-316F, G-DHLS
AAIB Report: Boeing 767-316F, G-DHLS
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Global cooperation brings breakthrough on first international Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS) Code
Global cooperation brings breakthrough on first international Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS) Code
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Russia’s responsibility for civilian harm in Ukraine and its lack of credibility: UK statement to the OSCE
Russia’s responsibility for civilian harm in Ukraine and its lack of credibility: UK statement to the OSCE
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Catherine Hutchinson appointed Head of Government Social Research
Catherine Hutchinson appointed Head of Government Social Research
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New proposals to cut bills with community batteries
New proposals to cut bills with community batteries
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Report by OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities, June 2026: UK statement to the OSCE
Report by OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities, June 2026: UK statement to the OSCE
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Could you find it if it already existed? Making reuse easier across government using AI search 

Here is a familiar frustration. You are working on something, and you are almost certain another team has tackled the same problem before. You cannot find what they did, so you start from...

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AAIB Annual Safety Review 2025
AAIB Annual Safety Review 2025
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Growing up in the online world: consultation response totals
Growing up in the online world: consultation response totals
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AAIB investigation to Boeing 767-316F, G-DHLS
AAIB investigation to Boeing 767-316F, G-DHLS
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Universal theme park and resort in Bedford (Baroness Twycross)

I am repeating the following Written Ministerial Statement made today in the other place by my Right Honourable Friend, the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, Lisa Nandy MP:

This is a joint...

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Assessing the case for community batteries
Assessing the case for community batteries
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Strengthening telecoms security through a revised Telecommunications Security Code of Practice (Baroness Lloyd of Effra)

The UK Telecoms Supply Chain Review 2019 identified the need to establish an enhanced legislative framework for telecoms security. In response, the Government established a stronger Telecoms Security Framework...

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Universal theme park and resort in Bedford (Lisa Nandy)

This is a joint statement made with the Department for Business and Trade.

We are pleased to publish an update on the proposal for the construction of a Universal theme park and resort in Bedford. This ...

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