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23 April

Press release: Contract awarded for UK’s first all-electric ‘green’ prison
Press release: Contract awarded for UK’s first all-electric ‘green’ prison
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Accounting for discounts and incentives in developer applications

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We receive a lot of applications that refer to discounts and incentives, but there can be confusion over which is which. This is important because it affects the entry we will make...

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Gender and Ethnicity Pay Gap Report as at 31 March 2024
Gender and Ethnicity Pay Gap Report as at 31 March 2024
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Appointment of Dean of Lincoln: 23 April 2024
Appointment of Dean of Lincoln: 23 April 2024
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Manchester’s First Street Hub reaches ‘topping out’ milestone
Manchester’s First Street Hub reaches ‘topping out’ milestone
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The Official Controls (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2024: Statement from the RPC
The Official Controls (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2024: Statement from the RPC
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Teachers to get up to £6000 extra to teach vital subjects
Teachers to get up to £6000 extra to teach vital subjects
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PM call with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine: 23 April 2024
PM call with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine: 23 April 2024
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A high five for everyone driving Nature recovery – but we must not rest on our laurels

Image: Tony visits the Baker Brothers' Farm in Suffolk, where Nature recovery and food production go hand in hand

Tony Juniper CBE, Chair of Natural England

Today marks five years since I became...

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CMA: senior officials' business expenses, Q3 2023 to 2024
CMA: senior officials' business expenses, Q3 2023 to 2024
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SSRO: prompt payment data 1 April 2020 - 31 March 2021
SSRO: prompt payment data 1 April 2020 - 31 March 2021
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SSRO: prompt payment data 1 April 2022 - 31 March 2023
SSRO: prompt payment data 1 April 2022 - 31 March 2023
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SSRO: prompt payment data 1 April 2021 - 31 March 2022
SSRO: prompt payment data 1 April 2021 - 31 March 2022
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Energy Prices Act 2022 and Expenditure on Energy Schemes – Q2 and Q3 2023 (Claire Coutinho)

I am tabling this statement to update Hon. Members under the Energy Prices Act 2022, in line with the requirement under the Act for quarterly reporting to Parliament on expenditure incurred under it.

This...

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Early Years Update - Early Years Foundation Stage Safeguarding and Experience Based Routes (David Johnston)

This Government is delivering a brighter future for Britain, with long-term economic security and opportunity: where hard work is always rewarded; where ambition and aspiration are celebrated; where young people...

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The National Archives welcomes Laidlaw Education to Kew 

We are delighted to announce a new commercial collaboration with Laidlaw Education who will be leasing part of our building.

Laidlaw Education LLP is an Education Consultancy offering individualised...

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PM statement on Safety of Rwanda Bill: 23 April 2024
PM statement on Safety of Rwanda Bill: 23 April 2024
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Rwanda Bill to become law in major illegal migration milestone
Rwanda Bill to become law in major illegal migration milestone
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DSIT bolsters its leadership team to drive UK’s science and tech superpower mission
DSIT bolsters its leadership team to drive UK’s science and tech superpower mission
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News story: NDA group establishes innovative partnership to manage asbestos waste at legacy nuclear sites
News story: NDA group establishes innovative partnership to manage asbestos waste at legacy nuclear sites
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Complaint against Southern Water Services Limited regarding GSS payment

Case reference – OFW-045853 Summary of case We are investigating a request for determination that we have received about an unpaid GSS payment. Date opened 16 April 2024 Relevant powers The Water Supply and Sewerage...

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Data for Supporting mobile connectivity PAC hearing
Data for Supporting mobile connectivity PAC hearing
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EM on the UK/EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement (COM(2024)127)
EM on the UK/EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement (COM(2024)127)
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UK Government honours exceptional exporters with prestigious Made in the UK, Sold to the World Awards
UK Government honours exceptional exporters with prestigious Made in the UK, Sold to the World Awards
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Press release: Government backs amendment to better protect victims’ counselling records
Press release: Government backs amendment to better protect victims’ counselling records
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22 April

PM to announce largest-ever military aid package to Ukraine on visit to Poland
PM to announce largest-ever military aid package to Ukraine on visit to Poland
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Criminal armed gangs cannot be allowed to hold Haiti hostage: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Criminal armed gangs cannot be allowed to hold Haiti hostage: UK statement at the UN Security Council
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North Korea ballistic missile launch on 22 April: FCDO statement
North Korea ballistic missile launch on 22 April: FCDO statement
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The UK is a long-standing supporter of Kosovo’s sovereignty and independence: UK statement at the UN Security Council
The UK is a long-standing supporter of Kosovo’s sovereignty and independence: UK statement at the UN Security Council
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DESNZ commercial pipeline, April 2024
DESNZ commercial pipeline, April 2024
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Trade and business facts and figures
Trade and business facts and figures
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Government launches fund to help farmers manage water resources
Government launches fund to help farmers manage water resources
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Post Office Offences Bill to be extended to Northern Ireland
Post Office Offences Bill to be extended to Northern Ireland
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High Court throws out appeal against River Thames conviction
High Court throws out appeal against River Thames conviction
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Government Communication Service publishes new communication plan for 2024/25
Government Communication Service publishes new communication plan for 2024/25
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Coverage of the UK-wide ban on wet wipes containing plastic

There has been coverage, including in the Telegraph, Sky News, The Independent, Daily Mail, The Times and The Mirror of the publication of the government response to...

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Many Happy Returns for Earth Day 2024
Many Happy Returns for Earth Day 2024
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UKHSA spend over £500: 2024
UKHSA spend over £500: 2024
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The Universal Credit (Administrative Earnings Threshold) (Amendment) Regulations 2024 (SI 2024/****)
The Universal Credit (Administrative Earnings Threshold) (Amendment) Regulations 2024 (SI 2024/****)
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Conservation covenants: putting environmental commitments into law

South Downs National Park, Sussex. Credit SDNPA

A conservation covenant is an agreement to conserve the natural or heritage features of some land. They are voluntary, private and legally binding.

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CMA wins legal challenge against CAT on home search warrants
CMA wins legal challenge against CAT on home search warrants
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UK and Saudi Arabia to host major trade expo - GREAT FUTURES - in Riyadh
UK and Saudi Arabia to host major trade expo - GREAT FUTURES - in Riyadh
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Millions to take home more cash as new guidance on Tipping is published
Millions to take home more cash as new guidance on Tipping is published
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Apply now for a water screening study 

Climate change affects the amount and timing of water availability, as well as demand. We want to support farmers and growers to plan for and secure a more resilient water supply.

So, from today...

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Public Transport Ticketing Schemes Block Exemption: call for inputs
Public Transport Ticketing Schemes Block Exemption: call for inputs
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Environmental principles: putting nature at the heart of our policy making

Environmental principles — how does it fit into the vision for a Modern Civil Service? A Modern Civil Service is about being skilled, innovative and ambitious – and equipped for the future.  The environmental...

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Foreign Secretary travels to Central Asia and Mongolia in landmark visit to region    
Foreign Secretary travels to Central Asia and Mongolia in landmark visit to region    
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UK-wide ban on wet wipes containing plastic to be put into law
UK-wide ban on wet wipes containing plastic to be put into law
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Stronger protections for stalking and harassment victims
Stronger protections for stalking and harassment victims
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DBS prepares to host Spring Conference 2024
DBS prepares to host Spring Conference 2024
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Machine learning helps flag issues with police forces sooner 
Machine learning helps flag issues with police forces sooner 
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Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's statement on the plan to stop the boats: 22 April 2024
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's statement on the plan to stop the boats: 22 April 2024
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March 2024 Transaction Data
March 2024 Transaction Data
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Tackling plastics in woodland creation

Katie Goldsbrough is one of our Woodland Officers in the East & East Midlands area. This Earth Day (Monday 22 April) she explains some of the partnership work the Forestry Commission is involved in to help...

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Improving how we respond to queries about the regulatory framework
Improving how we respond to queries about the regulatory framework
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Join the Funding Service Design team

DLUHC’s Funding Service Design team is improving DLUHC’s funding service – we are redesigning key elements to improve the user experience and reduce the administrative burden and costs of distributing...

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Low Pay Commission Register of Interests January 2024
Low Pay Commission Register of Interests January 2024
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Early years foundation stage (EYFS) safeguarding
Early years foundation stage (EYFS) safeguarding
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Experience-based route for early years practitioners
Experience-based route for early years practitioners
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Rail vehicle dispensation: Porterbrook refurbished Class 170s for CrossCountry Trains and East Midlands Railways
Rail vehicle dispensation: Porterbrook refurbished Class 170s for CrossCountry Trains and East Midlands Railways
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UK astronaut Rosemary Coogan aims for the stars after graduation
UK astronaut Rosemary Coogan aims for the stars after graduation
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Stephen Lawrence Day: we need to recognise the drivers for disparity
Stephen Lawrence Day: we need to recognise the drivers for disparity
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CNC and Joint Response Unit celebrate three-year milestone
CNC and Joint Response Unit celebrate three-year milestone
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£8 million funding boost for AI to make boats smarter
&pound;8 million funding boost for AI to make boats smarter
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The public sector spinout landscape

Author: Jacob Coker

Big innovations and even bigger impact

Imagine the UK government in the 1980s and you might be forgiven for not picturing the dawn of innovative companies being spun-out of cutting...

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Climate change adaptation strategy: MOJ
Climate change adaptation strategy: MOJ
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Nature recovery plan summary: MOJ
Nature recovery plan summary: MOJ
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Circular economy strategy summary: MOJ
Circular economy strategy summary: MOJ
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Net zero carbon strategy: MOJ
Net zero carbon strategy: MOJ
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HMRC: senior officials’ outside employment, April 2023 to March 2024
HMRC: senior officials’ outside employment, April 2023 to March 2024
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Early years entitlements expansion: MI data
Early years entitlements expansion: MI data
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21 April

PM call with King Abdullah II of Jordan: 21 April 2024
PM call with King Abdullah II of Jordan: 21 April 2024
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Minister for the Middle East travels to The Gulf for talks on regional security
Minister for the Middle East travels to The Gulf for talks on regional security
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20 April

The "State of the Estate in 2022-23" (Baroness Neville-Rolfe)

I have today laid before Parliament, pursuant to Section 86 of the Climate Change Act 2008, the “State of the Estate in 2022-23”. This report describes the progress made on improving the efficiency...

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The "State of the Estate in 2022-23" (Alex Burghart, Member, Procurement Bill [HL] Committee)

I have today laid before Parliament, pursuant to Section 86 of the Climate Change Act 2008, the “State of the Estate in 2022-23”. This report describes the progress made on improving the efficiency...

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Changes to the Administrative Earnings Threshold (Jo Churchill)

Further to Written Statement HCWS405 tabled on 15 April 2024, I can confirm we intend to lay THE UNIVERSAL CREDIT (ADMINISTRATIVE EARNINGS THRESHOLD) (AMENDMENT) REGULATIONS 2024 later today.

This will ...

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Work and Health Update (Mel Stride)

Together with my Rt. Hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, later today we will publish a Command Paper launching the Fit Note Reform: Call for Evidence.

Good work is good for health...

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19 April

Update on AUKUS export reform progress
Update on AUKUS export reform progress
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Sudan is now in the grip of the world’s worst hunger and displacement crisis: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Sudan is now in the grip of the world’s worst hunger and displacement crisis: UK statement at the UN Security Council
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Europe faces its greatest security challenge since 1945 – the OSCE has never been more important: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Europe faces its greatest security challenge since 1945 – the OSCE has never been more important: UK statement at the UN Security Council
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Latest statement in response to small boat crossings
Latest statement in response to small boat crossings
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G7 Non-Proliferation Directors Group statement, April 2024
G7 Non-Proliferation Directors Group statement, April 2024
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Lucy Frazer’s statement on neutral athletes from Russia and Belarus in international sport
Lucy Frazer’s statement on neutral athletes from Russia and Belarus in international sport
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Sharp reduction in government’s energy consumption and emissions saves millions for public estate
Sharp reduction in government’s energy consumption and emissions saves millions for public estate
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GAD advises HM Treasury on climate scenarios
GAD advises HM Treasury on climate scenarios
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Bronchospasmolytic injectable medicines for horses seized
Bronchospasmolytic injectable medicines for horses seized
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Watch online - Webinar on visiting care homes, hospitals and hospices

Visits from family and loved one’s are an important part of life when living in a care setting. During the pandemic the challenges faced by both families and those living in care facilities was huge. We want ...

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G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting communiqués, April 2024
G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting communiqués, April 2024
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Proposals for the design of the future entity for UK Open Banking
Proposals for the design of the future entity for UK Open Banking
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Readout of Five Finance Ministers Meeting in Washington DC
Readout of Five Finance Ministers Meeting in Washington DC
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Minister travels to China and Hong Kong to engage on world’s biggest challenges
Minister travels to China and Hong Kong to engage on world’s biggest challenges
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PM to overhaul benefits system and tackle Britain's "sick note culture" in welfare reform speech
PM to overhaul benefits system and tackle Britain's "sick note culture" in welfare reform speech
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Enforcement appeals: Key changes under the Levelling Up and Regeneration Act
Enforcement appeals: Key changes under the Levelling Up and Regeneration Act
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Council Tax information letter 3/2024: Update on administration and collection of Council Tax
Council Tax information letter 3/2024: Update on administration and collection of Council Tax
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Empowering people: Unlocking democracy’s superpower

Cabinet Office civil servant, Catherine Day, visited the London Borough of Waltham Forest’s Neighbourhood Policing Citizens’ Assembly to explore how such assemblies work and their impact. She convenes a cross...

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Defra Accounting Officer system statement 2023
Defra Accounting Officer system statement 2023
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CMA: workforce management information February 2024
CMA: workforce management information February 2024
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Equality Act 2010 (Work on Ships and Hovercraft) Regulations 2011: post implementation review
Equality Act 2010 (Work on Ships and Hovercraft) Regulations 2011: post implementation review
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Disability benefits system to be reviewed as PM outlines "moral mission" to reform welfare
Disability benefits system to be reviewed as PM outlines "moral mission" to reform welfare
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TRA makes Final Recommendation to extend steel safeguard measures
TRA makes Final Recommendation to extend steel safeguard measures
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