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03 May

Latest statement in response to small boat crossings
Latest statement in response to small boat crossings
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Solicitor jailed for selling fraudulent immigration advice
Solicitor jailed for selling fraudulent immigration advice
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Four facts about apprentice pay from the latest data

Ever since the National Minimum Wage was introduced in 1999, apprentices have been treated differently. At first, many apprentices were exempt from the minimum wage. In 2010, a separate ‘Apprentice Rate’ was ...

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Request to the SIA for information about debt collection
Request to the SIA for information about debt collection
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Applications open for new HMCPSI Chief Inspector
Applications open for new HMCPSI Chief Inspector
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Intentional homelessness for care leavers: letter to local authorities
Intentional homelessness for care leavers: letter to local authorities
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Stats you need to know about the Sustainable Farming Incentive

Today, we updated the data showing the uptake of actions in the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) and the uptake of options in Countryside Stewardship (CS) and Environmental Stewardship (CS). Read more. (cached), Summary and Comments (0), Email this. First seen at 16:42, 3 May 2024

Response to FOI request about any funding made to Stonewall
Response to FOI request about any funding made to Stonewall
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UKHSA Advisory Board: agenda
UKHSA Advisory Board: agenda
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UK joins partners in condemnation of malicious cyber activity by Russian Intelligence Services  : UK government statement
UK joins partners in condemnation of malicious cyber activity by Russian Intelligence Services  : UK government statement
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UK sanctions extremist groups and individuals for settler violence in the West Bank
UK sanctions extremist groups and individuals for settler violence in the West Bank
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Strategic Plan 2024-27: the YJB's strategic objectives
Strategic Plan 2024-27: the YJB's strategic objectives
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New cabotegravir formulations approved to help prevent HIV-1 infection in adults and adolescents
New cabotegravir formulations approved to help prevent HIV-1 infection in adults and adolescents
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Russia's impact on global food security: UK statement to the OSCE
Russia's impact on global food security: UK statement to the OSCE
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Coronation medal ceremony
Coronation medal ceremony
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UK and Ukraine launch innovation partnership to power Ukraine’s recovery
UK and Ukraine launch innovation partnership to power Ukraine’s recovery
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Complaint Against Thames Water Utilities Limited regarding GSS payments to a developer services customer

Case reference –  OFW-046126 Summary of case We are investigating a request for determination that we have received about unpaid GSS payments to a developer services customer. Date opened 30 April 2024 Relevant...

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What Boeing Starliner means for the future of space

The Boeing Starliner capsule is due to launch astronauts for the first time at 3.30am (BST) on Tuesday 7 May, from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.

Ahead of the launch, UK Space Agency Head...

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Chair’s blog April 2024

I was thrilled to chair a roundtable discussion in Bangor, North Wales, last week (25 April 2024) with lawyers, academics, representatives from regulators, the Welsh Government and advice centres. We explored...

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MOD equal pay audit report: 2023
MOD equal pay audit report: 2023
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Trustees appointed to Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Trustees appointed to Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
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Thousands of parents of two-year-olds benefit from 15 hours free childcare - here's how
Thousands of parents of two-year-olds benefit from 15 hours free childcare - here's how
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The North Star Metric: Investment outcomes from UK Space Agency funding
The North Star Metric: Investment outcomes from UK Space Agency funding
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The Opening of The British High Commission Dodoma Office
The Opening of The British High Commission Dodoma Office
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Discover seaweed beauty and wonder at Cornish Seaweed Festival
Discover seaweed beauty and wonder at Cornish Seaweed Festival
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Chief Inspector welcomes proposed amendments to the Victims and Prisoners Bill

I agree with the emerging consensus that there is a need to act on the ongoing, troubling legacy of the IPP (imprisonment for public protection)sentence and welcome the proposed amendments to the Victims and...

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HMRC spending over 25,000, March 2024
HMRC spending over £25,000, March 2024
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Homes England RFI releases for March 2024
Homes England RFI releases for March 2024
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Somalia Quint 2024: Communiqué
Somalia Quint 2024: Communiqué
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Draft affirmative coming for Coroners (Suspension of Requirement for Jury at Inquest: Coronavirus) Regulations 2024
Draft affirmative coming for Coroners (Suspension of Requirement for Jury at Inquest: Coronavirus) Regulations 2024. See other results for details.
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Correction to Written Parliamentary Questions (Lord Markham)

I would like to amend a written answer that I gave to the House on 26 March.

An incorrect figure was provided in my reply to HL3163, which was asked by Lord Alton.

For the MHRA, the PQ requested the...

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State Threat Prevention and Investigation Measures (STPIMs) (20 December 2023 to 19 March 2024) (Thomas Tugendhat, Member, Investigatory Powers (Amendment) Bill [HL] Committee)

Section 55(1) of the National Security (NS) Act 2023 (the Act) requires the Secretary of State to report to Parliament as soon as reasonably practicable after the end of every relevant three-month period on the...

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Solutions offered to address impact of deal on water regulation
Solutions offered to address impact of deal on water regulation
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Call for expression of interest: Modern Slavery Fund, Malaysia
Call for expression of interest: Modern Slavery Fund, Malaysia
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Rare birds shake their tail feathers in flamboyant mating dance on MOD firing range
Rare birds shake their tail feathers in flamboyant mating dance on MOD firing range
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Dr Paul Golby confirmed as new energy system operator chair
Dr Paul Golby confirmed as new energy system operator chair
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CNC officer breaks world record in charity fundraiser
CNC officer breaks world record in charity fundraiser
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Letter from the IRP Chair to the Minister of State
Letter from the IRP Chair to the Minister of State
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My first impressions of SSAC by 'benefits nerd' Daphne Hall

A bit of a benefits nerd, I’ve been in welfare rights pretty much all my working life. I started as an adviser - first at Citizens Advice in London, moving on to Springfield psychiatric hospital...

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Understanding the cell-cultivated products industry and landscape

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Cell-cultivated products (CCPs) cover a variety of foods that can be made using a production process without slaughter or traditional farming and agricultural practices. Cells...

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Regimental Sergeant Major handover

The Royal Gibraltar Regiment is pleased to announce the handover of command from Regimental Sergeant Major, Warrant Officer (WO) Class 1 Daniel Henderson to WO1 Karon Fortunato, today, Friday 26 April 2024. Read more. (cached), Summary and Comments (0), Email this. First seen at 09:39, 3 May 2024

The Southwold Harbour Revision Order
The Southwold Harbour Revision Order
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Natural England register of board members' interests
Natural England register of board members' interests
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Water: How we’ve helped farmers reduce their usage and tackle pollution

Credit Allan Drewitt, Natural England.

Challenges such as a growing population and climate change are affecting our water. To ensure a clean and plentiful supply of water for future generations, we must...

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02 May

Coverage of voter ID

The 2024 local elections have been well run, and local authorities have delivered them robustly and securely, as they always do.

Read The Electoral Commission's Statement here.

As...

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Foreign Secretary visits Ukraine after UK's multi-year commitment to deliver 3 billion of military support
Foreign Secretary visits Ukraine after UK's multi-year commitment to deliver £3 billion of military support
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Digital record of the Coronation unveiled for the first time in history
Digital record of the Coronation unveiled for the first time in history
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UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement, UK Domestic Advisory Group: 2024 to 2025 priorities report
UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement, UK Domestic Advisory Group: 2024 to 2025 priorities report
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Changes to the use of OneDrive
Changes to the use of OneDrive
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Mother and son to pay more than 5,000 for obstructing work of MCA
Mother and son to pay more than £5,000 for obstructing work of MCA
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How to stay safe from infections carried by animals when visiting a farm

Visiting a farm is an enjoyable and educational experience for the whole family, but it carries a risk of infection from animals or the environment. Farm animals may carry bugs that can be passed from...

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A visit to the largest environmental project in Britain

In April 2024, colleagues from Great British Nuclear and the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero attended a guided visit to Hinkley Point C.

Touring the site

The 3.2 GW nuclear power station is...

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UK statement to the OSCE on developments in Bosnia and Herzegovina, May 2024
UK statement to the OSCE on developments in Bosnia and Herzegovina, May 2024
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Universal Periodic Review 46: UK Statement on North Macedonia
Universal Periodic Review 46: UK Statement on North Macedonia
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Change to procedure for joint label assessment for new Marketing Authorisation applications
Change to procedure for joint label assessment for new Marketing Authorisation applications
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UKAEA signs agreement with CVŘ to progress UK fusion plant design
UKAEA signs agreement with CVŘ to progress UK fusion plant design
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Crime news: Updated guidance for judicial apportionment of costs
Crime news: Updated guidance for judicial apportionment of costs
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IP for a creative and innovative UK Strategy 2024 to 2027
IP for a creative and innovative UK Strategy 2024 to 2027
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Russia is suppressing the freedom of religion or belief in Ukraine: UK statement to OSCE
Russia is suppressing the freedom of religion or belief in Ukraine: UK statement to OSCE
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Two Board Members Reappointed to The National Lottery Community Fund
Two Board Members Reappointed to The National Lottery Community Fund
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Recruitment for Pharmacovigilance Administrative Officer
Recruitment for Pharmacovigilance Administrative Officer
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Filling ‘the hole in the centre’: The No.10 Policy Unit – 50 years on

The Downing Street Policy Unit[i] has been part of the inner workings of British government for half a century. It was created by Prime Minister Harold Wilson in March 1974.[ii] All successive...

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NHS injury costs recovery scheme: April 2024 to March 2025
NHS injury costs recovery scheme: April 2024 to March 2025
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IP for a creative and innovative UK Strategy 2024 to 2027
IP for a creative and innovative UK Strategy 2024 to 2027
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Any SIA licence dispensation given to the Cabinet Office
Any SIA licence dispensation given to the Cabinet Office
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Input privacy for vertical federated learning

This post is part of a series on privacy-preserving federated learning. The series is a collaboration between the Responsible Technology Adoption Unit (RTA) and the US National Institute of Standards and Technology...

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Boaters in deep water for dodging fees on the River Thames
Boaters in deep water for dodging fees on the River Thames
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3/2024: Freeports, Investment Zones, Improvement and Film Studio Reliefs
3/2024: Freeports, Investment Zones, Improvement and Film Studio Reliefs
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Start for Life and Family Hubs - everything you need to know

We are committed to giving every baby the best start in life.

Here’s what you need to know about the government’s Start for Life and Family Hubs programme.

What is Start for Life? 

There...

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Words matter: shaping our Home Office content style guide

Should you use ‘permission to enter’ or ‘leave to enter’? Is it 'border control' or 'passport control'? What about ‘biometric passport’ or ‘ePassport’?

These are some of the questions about language...

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An Ambitious Civil Service: introducing the Policy System Framework

A guest blog by Serena Nüsing, Senior Service Designer in the Policy Profession Unit

Are you a civil servant who’s passionate about improving policy capability at an organisational level? Do you want ...

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AAIB Report: VA-1X, G-EVTL, on 9 August 2023
AAIB Report: VA-1X, G-EVTL, on 9 August 2023
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Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Tajikistan
Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Tajikistan
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Universal Periodic Review 46: UK Statement on Vanuatu
Universal Periodic Review 46: UK Statement on Vanuatu
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SIA training specification and licence suspension criteria
SIA training specification and licence suspension criteria
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AAIB investigation to VA-1X, G-EVTL
AAIB investigation to VA-1X, G-EVTL
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FOI responses published by MOD: week commencing 29 April 2024
FOI responses published by MOD: week commencing 29 April 2024
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Gambling Update (Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay)

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, Lucy Frazer KC MP:

We are now...

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Gambling Update (Lucy Frazer)

We are now one year on from the publication of the landmark gambling white paper and the Government continues to take important steps in implementing its key policies and recommendations.

That white paper...

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Faith School designation reforms (Gillian Keegan)

Today, I wish to inform the House that we are consulting on faith designation reforms for new and existing free schools and special academies.

These reforms will build on our success in raising standards...

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Israel Trade Negotiations Update (Greg Hands, Member, Trade (Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership) Bill [HL] Committee)

The fifth round of negotiations on the UK-Israel Free Trade Agreement (FTA) ran from 8 to 17 April 2024.

This round of negotiations was hosted by the UK and conducted in a hybrid manner: a delegation of...

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Technology Transfer explained animation
Technology Transfer explained animation
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Research: Crab and Lobster stock assessments 2023
Research: Crab and Lobster stock assessments 2023
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News story: Commissioner of the Law Commission of England and Wales reappointed
News story: Commissioner of the Law Commission of England and Wales reappointed
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Collaboration across government grants is paving the way for more efficiencies

If your interest is piqued by innovation, grants or charging up your electric car at home, keep reading.

Costing less to charge up

At the Department for Transport (DfT) and the Office for Zero Emission...

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Science leaders back UK’s Professor Mark Thomson to lead CERN
Science leaders back UK’s Professor Mark Thomson to lead CERN
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01 May

Minister for Europe meeting with Evgenia Kara-Murza, May 2024
Minister for Europe meeting with Evgenia Kara-Murza, May 2024
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UK helps secure progress towards new legally binding treaty to end plastic pollution
UK helps secure progress towards new legally binding treaty to end plastic pollution
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Court increases sentence for violent crime spree thug
Court increases sentence for violent crime spree thug
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Scottish Secretary reacts to GDP figures for February 2024
Scottish Secretary reacts to GDP figures for February 2024
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First phase of detentions underway for Rwanda relocations
First phase of detentions underway for Rwanda relocations
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Jordan-UK partnership provides essential environmental forecasts
Jordan-UK partnership provides essential environmental forecasts
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Peabody Housing Association's further severe maladministration findings by the Housing Ombudsman
Peabody Housing Association's further severe maladministration findings by the Housing Ombudsman
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Universal Periodic Review 46: UK Statement on Yemen
Universal Periodic Review 46: UK Statement on Yemen
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ESFA Update: 1 May 2024
ESFA Update: 1 May 2024
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UK announces steps to provide more consumer choice through Overseas Funds Regime
UK announces steps to provide more consumer choice through Overseas Funds Regime
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News story: Change to the Plan 2, Plan 5 and Plan 3 (“Postgraduate (PG)”) student loan interest rates announcement
News story: Change to the Plan 2, Plan 5 and Plan 3 (“Postgraduate (PG)”) student loan interest rates announcement
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What can the Pharmacy First scheme do for me?
The new Pharmacy First scheme enables your local pharmacy to treat some common conditions with prescription-only medicines, without you visiting your GP. Find out everything you need to know.
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Former magistrates share their experiences of being in the magistracy

We spoke to a group of former female magistrates about their time as volunteers and what they enjoyed the most.

This is what they had to say:

Jackie, who chaired various courts in North...

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Northern Ireland Office section 34 information holding and handling regulations for the Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery (ICRIR)
Northern Ireland Office section 34 information holding and handling regulations for the Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery (ICRIR)
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