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13 July

14 government buildings closed in the past year, as savings for the taxpayer reach over Ł43 million
14 government buildings closed in the past year, as savings for the taxpayer reach over £43 million
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Unprecedented services trade deal unveiled as UK seals agreement with Switzerland
Unprecedented services trade deal unveiled as UK seals agreement with Switzerland
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UK Switzerland FTA Top Benefits
UK Switzerland FTA Top Benefits
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The UK and the EU Drugs Agency sign a Working Arrangement
The UK and the EU Drugs Agency sign a Working Arrangement
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5 years on, Londoners remember the impact of July 2021 floods
5 years on, Londoners remember the impact of July 2021 floods
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Boost for skills and research as 35 universities across the UK partner in new defence alliance
Boost for skills and research as 35 universities across the UK partner in new defence alliance
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UK backs Gaza recovery as Foreign Secretary urges renewed push for peace
UK backs Gaza recovery as Foreign Secretary urges renewed push for peace
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UK sanctions Iran-linked criminal group that publicly claimed responsibility for recent attacks on Jewish locations 
UK sanctions Iran-linked criminal group that publicly claimed responsibility for recent attacks on Jewish locations 
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Prime Minister secures Ukraine defence deal backing British jobs and industry: 13 July 2026
Prime Minister secures Ukraine defence deal backing British jobs and industry: 13 July 2026
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Joint Statement of the United Kingdom and the European Union on United Kingdom participation under the Ukraine Support Loan: 13 July 2026
Joint Statement of the United Kingdom and the European Union on United Kingdom participation under the Ukraine Support Loan: 13 July 2026
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Guidance: Prison health and safety workplace inspection arrangements: PSI 36/2015
Guidance: Prison health and safety workplace inspection arrangements: PSI 36/2015
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Guidance: Health and safety arrangements for manual handling operations: PSI 11/2016; PI 13/2016
Guidance: Health and safety arrangements for manual handling operations: PSI 11/2016; PI 13/2016
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Guidance: Arrangements for radiation safety of X-ray equipment; PSI 18/2015
Guidance: Arrangements for radiation safety of X-ray equipment; PSI 18/2015
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Guidance: Health and safety management of violence and aggression: PI 12/2015
Guidance: Health and safety management of violence and aggression: PI 12/2015
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Guidance: Probation health and safety workplace inspection arrangements: PI 02/2019
Guidance: Probation health and safety workplace inspection arrangements: PI 02/2019
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Guidance: Prison health and safety arrangements for risk assessment: PSI 37/2015
Guidance: Prison health and safety arrangements for risk assessment: PSI 37/2015
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Accredited official statistics: Mortgage and landlord possession statistics: April to June 2026
Accredited official statistics: Mortgage and landlord possession statistics: April to June 2026
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Guidance: Arrangements for managing fire safety in probation premises: PI 11/2016
Guidance: Arrangements for managing fire safety in probation premises: PI 11/2016
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Measuring public trust in charities: why the research matters  

Each year we survey public attitudes to charities, something we first began over 20 years ago. More recently this has been accompanied by our survey of trustees (the people responsible for managing charities...

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Nuclear Decommissioning Funding Account: statement for 2025 to 2026
Nuclear Decommissioning Funding Account: statement for 2025 to 2026
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National Highways annual report and accounts 2026
National Highways annual report and accounts 2026
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Disability Unit Regional Stakeholder Network: annual activity update
Disability Unit Regional Stakeholder Network: annual activity update
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The Adjudicator's Office annual report 2026
The Adjudicator's Office annual report 2026
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UK-Switzerland enhanced Free Trade Agreement: conclusion summary
UK-Switzerland enhanced Free Trade Agreement: conclusion summary
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Record investment to protect Jewish communities
Record investment to protect Jewish communities
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Ł25 million to deliver vital support for child trafficking victims
£25 million to deliver vital support for child trafficking victims
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Support for IRGC outlawed in crackdown on foreign state proxies
Support for IRGC outlawed in crackdown on foreign state proxies
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Safer homes for 4m tenants with quicker action on dangerous homes
Safer homes for 4m tenants with quicker action on dangerous homes
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PM statement on His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani: 13 July 2026
PM statement on His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani: 13 July 2026
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Family and Group Conferencing for Adults – a key strengths-based practice

Introduction from Sarah McClinton

I am delighted to share this blog from Professor Jerry Tew and Nick Sinclair, whose expertise and commitment have made an important contribution to the development...

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VMD FOI/EIR Requests April 2026
VMD FOI/EIR Requests April 2026
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Standards and Testing Agency: annual report and accounts 2025 to 2026
Standards and Testing Agency: annual report and accounts 2025 to 2026
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Levelling Up Missions annual report 2025 to 2026
Levelling Up Missions annual report 2025 to 2026
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Exploitation rights
Exploitation rights
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Cultural Gift Scheme reform
Cultural Gift Scheme reform
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Individual Savings Accounts (ISAs) compliance package
Individual Savings Accounts (ISAs) compliance package
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Oil and gas taxation — Oil and Gas Revenue Levy
Oil and gas taxation — Oil and Gas Revenue Levy
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VAT provisions for Deposit Return Schemes (DRS)
VAT provisions for Deposit Return Schemes (DRS)
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Electric Vehicle Excise Duty (eVED)
Electric Vehicle Excise Duty (eVED)
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Changes to the Soft Drinks Industry Levy
Changes to the Soft Drinks Industry Levy
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Reform of the foreign permanent establishment exemption
Reform of the foreign permanent establishment exemption
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Modernising the correction of errors
Modernising the correction of errors
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Alcohol Duty — penalties for late filing and late payments
Alcohol Duty — penalties for late filing and late payments
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Landfill Tax: removal of exemption for stabilisers added to dredgings when sent to landfill
Landfill Tax: removal of exemption for stabilisers added to dredgings when sent to landfill
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Tax treatment of stablecoins
Tax treatment of stablecoins
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Reforming information powers and modernising computer records law
Reforming information powers and modernising computer records law
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Publishing details of deliberate defaulters reform
Publishing details of deliberate defaulters reform
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Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) exemption for search and rescue vehicles
Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) exemption for search and rescue vehicles
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Withholding of Income Tax for rewards received under the Strengthened Reward Scheme
Withholding of Income Tax for rewards received under the Strengthened Reward Scheme
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Enterprise Management Incentives (EMI): simplification of the process to grant options
Enterprise Management Incentives (EMI): simplification of the process to grant options
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Cryptoasset loans and liquidity pools
Cryptoasset loans and liquidity pools
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Introducing an international student levy on higher education providers
Introducing an international student levy on higher education providers
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Awaab’s Law Phase 2: Final stage impact assessment
Awaab’s Law Phase 2: Final stage impact assessment
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Powering 30by30 commitment through volunteering
Marsh orchids. Credit: Natural England/Neil Pike

Today, the Government has published its 30by30 Delivery Plan, backed by funding of up to £37 million a year over the next three years to accelerate...

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Non-Statutory Inquiry into death of Zane Gbangbola to be established
Non-Statutory Inquiry into death of Zane Gbangbola to be established
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NWS appoints Seth Kybird as permanent CEO
NWS appoints Seth Kybird as permanent CEO
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New tech boost to help people access debt relief faster
New tech boost to help people access debt relief faster
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SFI26 update: 75% of Window 1 funding now allocated

To keep you informed about the progress of the Sustainable Farming Incentive 2026 (SFI26), we’re providing another update on Window 1 funding.

We can confirm that around 75% of the Window...

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From engagement to delivery: supporting responsible AI adoption in councils

In April, the Local AI team ran a series of AI ethics drop-in sessions with councils across England. The aim was simple: to understand what’s helping and what’s getting in the way of responsible AI...

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Communications Act 2003: Fourteenth report on the Secretary of State's functions
Communications Act 2003: Fourteenth report on the Secretary of State's functions
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Quarterly Intergovernmental Relations Engagement Dashboard
Quarterly Intergovernmental Relations Engagement Dashboard
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The Value for Money Framework: Consultation
The Value for Money Framework: Consultation
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Savers to see if their pension scheme is top of the league or in the relegation zone, as Government lays out timeline for biggest pension reforms in a generation
Savers to see if their pension scheme is top of the league or in the relegation zone, as Government lays out timeline for biggest pension reforms in a generation
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Official Statistics: Over-repayment of income contingent loans through PAYE: FY15-16 to 25-26
Official Statistics: Over-repayment of income contingent loans through PAYE: FY15-16 to 25-26
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Official Statistics: Early-in-year student withdrawal notifications: academic year 2018/19 to 2026/27 up to 21/02/2027
Official Statistics: Early-in-year student withdrawal notifications: academic year 2018/19 to 2026/27 up to 21/02/2027
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Accredited official statistics: Student Loans in Wales: 2026 to 2027
Accredited official statistics: Student Loans in Wales: 2026 to 2027
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Accredited official statistics: Student Loans in England: 2026 to 2027
Accredited official statistics: Student Loans in England: 2026 to 2027
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Accredited official statistics: Student Loans in Northern Ireland: 2026 to 2027
Accredited official statistics: Student Loans in Northern Ireland: 2026 to 2027
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Accredited official statistics: Student Loans in Scotland: 2026 to 2027
Accredited official statistics: Student Loans in Scotland: 2026 to 2027
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Official Statistics: Early-in-year student withdrawal notifications: academic year 2018/19 to 2026/27 up to 31/05/2027
Official Statistics: Early-in-year student withdrawal notifications: academic year 2018/19 to 2026/27 up to 31/05/2027
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Official Statistics: Advanced Learner Loans paid in England, AY 2026/27, Aug to Apr
Official Statistics: Advanced Learner Loans paid in England, AY 2026/27, Aug to Apr
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Independent report: The Legal Services Board: independent public bodies review
Independent report: The Legal Services Board: independent public bodies review
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Judicial Appointments and Conduct Ombudsman annual report 2025 to 2026
Judicial Appointments and Conduct Ombudsman annual report 2025 to 2026
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Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) revenue certainty mechanism: contract allocation strategy
Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) revenue certainty mechanism: contract allocation strategy
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Guiding Principles for Default Pensions
Guiding Principles for Default Pensions
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Workplace pensions: an updated roadmap
Workplace pensions: an updated roadmap
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​Discussion paper on key elements of the Scale Policy
​Discussion paper on key elements of the Scale Policy
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Government major projects demonstrate strong foundations for delivery
Government major projects demonstrate strong foundations for delivery
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Dame Jayne-Anne Gadhia named as preferred candidate for Chair of the Financial Reporting Council
Dame Jayne-Anne Gadhia named as preferred candidate for Chair of the Financial Reporting Council
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UK and EU strike Russian cyber networks with new sanctions
UK and EU strike Russian cyber networks with new sanctions
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Chancellor to unlock billions in finance for small businesses
Chancellor to unlock billions in finance for small businesses
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Climate Resilience Finance Summit, June 2026: Baroness Chapman's opening speech
Climate Resilience Finance Summit, June 2026: Baroness Chapman's opening speech
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UK–Australia Strategic Dialogue on Gender Equality: joint statement, May 2026
UK–Australia Strategic Dialogue on Gender Equality: joint statement, May 2026
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Appointment of Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London: 13th July 2026
Appointment of Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London: 13th July 2026
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Anniversary Statement: Beech B200 Super King Air, PH-ZAZ
Anniversary Statement: Beech B200 Super King Air, PH-ZAZ
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Official Statistics: Estranged students & care leavers by HEP: AYs 2017/18 – 2025/26
Official Statistics: Estranged students & care leavers by HEP: AYs 2017/18 – 2025/26
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Official Statistics: Advanced Learner Loans paid in England, AY 2026/27 Aug to Jan
Official Statistics: Advanced Learner Loans paid in England, AY 2026/27 Aug to Jan
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Public feedback leads to commitment to faster eye care
Public feedback leads to investment that could help millions get faster eye care.
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Moving one step closer to a single patient record
Our evidence plays role in introduction of single patient record that could increase accuracy and efficiency of care.
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Tackling E. coli infections in piglets: APHA’s role in the ZINCLESS project

Weaning is a challenging life-stage for growing pigs. Zinc oxide (ZnO, a chemical compound containing zinc, used in pig feed) had been widely used in the critical post-weaning period to help control a common...

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Building cyber resilience in the UK one step at a time

The Ministry of Defence have asked all industry partners to achieve Level 0 of the Defence Cyber Certification (DCC) by 31st December 2026, which includes a requirement for obtaining Cyber Essentials for...

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NISTA Major Projects Annual Report 2025-26
NISTA Major Projects Annual Report 2025-26
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Digital verification at scale: our keynotes at the European Identity Conference and Identity Week Europe

Over the past month or so, the OfDIA team has attended some digital identity industry events abroad – the European Identity and Cloud Conference, in Berlin, and Identity Week Europe, in Amsterdam – to share ...

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E3 Statement on Iranian Attacks
E3 Statement on Iranian Attacks
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UK leads Europe with contracts for low-cost air defence systems
UK leads Europe with contracts for low-cost air defence systems
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Government accelerates drive to protect 30% of England's land for nature by 2030
Government accelerates drive to protect 30% of England's land for nature by 2030
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Domestic Abuse Commissioner's strategic plan: 2026 to 2029
Domestic Abuse Commissioner's strategic plan: 2026 to 2029
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30by30 on land in England: Delivery plan
30by30 on land in England: Delivery plan
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12 July

Foreign Secretary Statement on the death of His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani
Foreign Secretary Statement on the death of His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani
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Joint statement on the tenth anniversary of the Philippines-China South China Sea Arbitral Tribunal Award
Joint statement on the tenth anniversary of the Philippines-China South China Sea Arbitral Tribunal Award
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