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11 May

Intellectual Property Office publishes Corporate Plan 2026 to 2027
Intellectual Property Office publishes Corporate Plan 2026 to 2027
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Updates to the Board of Natural England
Updates to the Board of Natural England
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MHRA invites views on proposed changes to medical device regulation
MHRA invites views on proposed changes to medical device regulation
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UK NSC consults on use of artificial intelligence in the diabetic eye screening programme

The UK National Screening Committee (UK NSC) has opened a consultation on evidence relating to the use of automated grading using AI in the diabetic eye screening (DES) programme.

The UK NSC does...

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Insolvency practitioner sanctions: Colin Wilson 14 April 2026
Insolvency practitioner sanctions: Colin Wilson 14 April 2026
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Intellectual Property Office Corporate Plan 2026 to 2027
Intellectual Property Office Corporate Plan 2026 to 2027
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Insolvency practitioner sanctions: George Lafferty 30 April 2026
Insolvency practitioner sanctions: George Lafferty 30 April 2026
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Insolvency practitioner sanctions: Ian Royle 31 March 2026
Insolvency practitioner sanctions: Ian Royle 31 March 2026
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Insolvency practitioner sanctions: Myles Jacobson 10 March 2026
Insolvency practitioner sanctions: Myles Jacobson 10 March 2026
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Change of His Majesty's Ambassador to the Holy See: Tammy Sandhu
Change of His Majesty's Ambassador to the Holy See: Tammy Sandhu
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Dr Simon Fabri appointed Chief Executive of HMGCC
Dr Simon Fabri appointed Chief Executive of HMGCC
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UK targets hostile and heinous Russian activity with latest sanctions
UK targets hostile and heinous Russian activity with latest sanctions
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New legislation gives Government power to bring British Steel into public ownership
New legislation gives Government power to bring British Steel into public ownership
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Football fans urged to show fraudsters the red card ahead of World Cup
Football fans urged to show fraudsters the red card ahead of World Cup
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Accredited official statistics: Offender management statistics quarterly: January to March 2026
Accredited official statistics: Offender management statistics quarterly: January to March 2026
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The challenges of doing research with internal users 

DfE internal research working group 

The internal research working group 

In 2025, a group of Department for Education user researchers formed a working group to find better ways to approach...

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Creating opportunities, inspiring change: Asma’s path to deputy headship
Asma Baig

Our education system is strongest when every teacher, leader and student can see themselves represented — and can thrive. This series shares the lived experiences of teachers and leaders from underrepresented...

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Marking 10 years of OFSI: partnership, progress and the future of financial sanctions 
Lindsey Whyte, Director General for International at HM Treasury, delivering remarks at OFSI10. Picture by Simon Walker / HM Treasury

What does a decade of UK Financial Sanctions look like in practice? At...

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Inheritance Tax on pensions: technical note
Inheritance Tax on pensions: technical note
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Pre market medical devices regulation – stakeholder impact survey
Pre market medical devices regulation – stakeholder impact survey
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Multimillion-pound competition drives cutting-edge innovation in rail industry
Multimillion-pound competition drives cutting-edge innovation in rail industry
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Improvement notice issued to Plymouth City Council: November 2023
Improvement notice issued to Plymouth City Council: November 2023
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Improvement notice issued to Oxfordshire County Council: November 2023
Improvement notice issued to Oxfordshire County Council: November 2023
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Celebrating 10 years of our ‘Keep it Clean’ tree health campaign: how simple actions protect our trees

Becki Cadd, Biosecurity and Awareness Manager at the Forestry Commission, shares how ten years on, the ‘Keep it Clean’ tree health campaign continues to help protect our woodlands and forests from pests and ...

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Convicted Cambridge security boss and operative to pay over Ł5000
Convicted Cambridge security boss and operative to pay over £5000
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UK NSC consults on screening for depression in adults

The UK National Screening Committee (UK NSC) has opened a public consultation on evidence relating to screening for depression in adults.

Depression is one of the topics the committee reviews regularly...

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Consultation on the regulation of Gene therapy medicinal products
Consultation on the regulation of Gene therapy medicinal products
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Commercial Credit Data Sharing and Bank Referral Scheme: Consultation and Call for Evidence
Commercial Credit Data Sharing and Bank Referral Scheme: Consultation and Call for Evidence
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Commercial Credit Data Sharing and Bank Referral Scheme: Consultation and Call for Evidence
Commercial Credit Data Sharing and Bank Referral Scheme: Consultation and Call for Evidence
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Next stop, Cambridge South: new station's opening date revealed
Next stop, Cambridge South: new station's opening date revealed
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Digital future of Essex supercharged with 9,500 more homes and businesses getting upgraded broadband
Digital future of Essex supercharged with 9,500 more homes and businesses getting upgraded broadband
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Guidance: Supporting prisoners with care experience policy framework
Guidance: Supporting prisoners with care experience policy framework
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10 May

Military conducts daring parachute drop to deliver critical medical support to Tristan da Cunha
Military conducts daring parachute drop to deliver critical medical support to Tristan da Cunha
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New missions to transform childhoods of most disadvantaged
New missions to transform childhoods of most disadvantaged
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09 May

Statement: FCDO summons Chinese Ambassador
Statement: FCDO summons Chinese Ambassador
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Appointment of Harriet Harman as the Prime Minister's Adviser on Women and Girls
Appointment of Harriet Harman as the Prime Minister's Adviser on Women and Girls
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Appointment of Gordon Brown as the Prime Minister’s Special Reviewer on Global Finance and Cooperation
Appointment of Gordon Brown as the Prime Minister’s Special Reviewer on Global Finance and Cooperation
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08 May

Communities for Afghans project: MHCLG policy update
Communities for Afghans project: MHCLG policy update
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Settlements in the West Bank are a flagrant violation of international law and must cease: UK statement at the UN Arria meeting on the West Bank
Settlements in the West Bank are a flagrant violation of international law and must cease: UK statement at the UN Arria meeting on the West Bank
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International Conference on Economic Crime
International Conference on Economic Crime
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HM Land Registry: business appointment rules and advice
HM Land Registry: business appointment rules and advice
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Maidstone Prison: action plan
Maidstone Prison: action plan
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Helen Birchenough’s term extended as Arts Council England South West Area Chair
Helen Birchenough’s term extended as Arts Council England South West Area Chair
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Results of the 2025 ICIBI stakeholder survey
Results of the 2025 ICIBI stakeholder survey
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Second World War veterans to travel to overseas commemorations paid for by the Government
Second World War veterans to travel to overseas commemorations paid for by the Government
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UN funding available for clean energy and decarbonisation projects in developing countries
UN funding available for clean energy and decarbonisation projects in developing countries
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Wreck of Nicola Faith donated to Cranfield University
Wreck of Nicola Faith donated to Cranfield University
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Non-technical summaries and retrospective assessments: response from Lord Hanson
Non-technical summaries and retrospective assessments: response from Lord Hanson
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New students in England reminded to apply for student finance before deadline
New students in England reminded to apply for student finance before deadline
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Complaint against Thames Water regarding GSS payments

Case reference: OFW-061246 Case summary We are investigating a request for determination relating to GSS compensation following a supply interruption. Date opened 10 April 2026 Status Open Relevant powers Water...

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UK government shows “unwavering support” for war crime accountability
UK government shows “unwavering support” for war crime accountability
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One Year of Defence Cyber Certification: Building Stronger Cyber Resilience Together  

On 8 May, we proudly mark the first anniversary of the Defence Cyber Certification (DCC) scheme - an important milestone in strengthening cyber resilience of UK businesses...

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Martyn's Law: guidance, consultation and progress
Martyn's Law: guidance, consultation and progress
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Advertising investigations: April 2026
Advertising investigations: April 2026
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MCA spending over Ł500 on a GPC in April 2026
MCA spending over £500 on a GPC in April 2026
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52nd Universal Periodic Review of human rights: UK statement on Somalia
52nd Universal Periodic Review of human rights: UK statement on Somalia
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Lee Owston's speech at the Schools and Academies Show
Lee Owston's speech at the Schools and Academies Show
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New national collaboration space to strengthen youth justice policing
New national collaboration space to strengthen youth justice policing
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52nd Universal Periodic Review of human rights: UK statement on Palau
52nd Universal Periodic Review of human rights: UK statement on Palau
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Disclosure Review Working Group considering simplification of Practice Direction 57AD

The judiciary-led Disclosure Review Working Group (DRWG) is to consider simplifying disclosure rules for the Business and Property Courts (BPC) following a survey of legal sector stakeholders.The DRWG will aim...

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UK provides cyclone support to Solomon Islands.
UK provides cyclone support to Solomon Islands.
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UK and others announce that the recipient of the 2026 Democracy Defenders Award is PromoLex from Moldova.
UK and others announce that the recipient of the 2026 Democracy Defenders Award is PromoLex from Moldova.
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European Political Community Summit in Armenia: UK statement to the OSCE
European Political Community Summit in Armenia: UK statement to the OSCE
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Recognition of FB Imray, Laurie Norie and Wilson GmbH as a chart producer
Recognition of FB Imray, Laurie Norie and Wilson GmbH as a chart producer
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How the Achieving your potential programme reignited my ambition
How the Achieving your potential programme reignited my ambition
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Achieving your potential opened my eyes to opportunities
Achieving your potential opened my eyes to opportunities
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Suffragan Bishop of Brixworth: 8th May 2026
Suffragan Bishop of Brixworth: 8th May 2026
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Anniversary Statement: Exodus Deltajet 500 Stingray, G-CMYY
Anniversary Statement: Exodus Deltajet 500 Stingray, G-CMYY
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The AAIB has dispatched a team to Torridon, Highland
The AAIB has dispatched a team to Torridon, Highland
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IAGCI invites tenders to evaluate Home Office country information products on Syria and Bangladesh
IAGCI invites tenders to evaluate Home Office country information products on Syria and Bangladesh
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There can be no lasting peace for Ukraine without accountability
There can be no lasting peace for Ukraine without accountability
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Commemorating VE Day: Honouring the Past, Investing in the Future
Commemorating VE Day: Honouring the Past, Investing in the Future
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Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) Extension: summary business case
Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) Extension: summary business case
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Legal aid for inquests: changes to fee schemes
Legal aid for inquests: changes to fee schemes
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White stork, black stork and other vagrant bird species

By Jeremy Sabel and Matt Heydon Natural England’s Species Recovery & Reintroductions Team

Projects involving the release of white stork Ciconia ciconia capture the public imagination. If fairy...

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MHCLG: workforce management information, February 2026
MHCLG: workforce management information, February 2026
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MHCLG: workforce management information, March 2026
MHCLG: workforce management information, March 2026
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Section 75 Equality Screening Form for NIO consultation: Northern Ireland Local Growth Fund
Section 75 Equality Screening Form for NIO consultation: Northern Ireland Local Growth Fund
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Northern Ireland Local Growth Fund Consultation
Northern Ireland Local Growth Fund Consultation
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07 May

PM statement to mark eighty-one years since VE Day
PM statement to mark eighty-one years since VE Day
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MHRA approves donidalorsen (Dawnzera) for the treatment of hereditary angioedema
MHRA approves donidalorsen (Dawnzera) for the treatment of hereditary angioedema
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IBCA Community Update, 07 May, 2026
IBCA Community Update, 07 May, 2026
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World Press Freedom Day 2026: Joint statement to the OSCE
World Press Freedom Day 2026: Joint statement to the OSCE
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Joint Statement following the meeting of the Specialised Committee on the Implementation of the Windsor Framework, 7 May 2026
Joint Statement following the meeting of the Specialised Committee on the Implementation of the Windsor Framework, 7 May 2026
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Vacancy: AAIB Operations Officer - closes 25 May 2026
Vacancy: AAIB Operations Officer - closes 25 May 2026
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UNISFA plays a critical role in protecting civilians and maintaining stability in Abyei: UK statement at the UN Security Council
UNISFA plays a critical role in protecting civilians and maintaining stability in Abyei: UK statement at the UN Security Council
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Consultation reminder: animal health and welfare mandatory measures

Last month, we published a post about a consultation on proposed measures to improve livestock health and welfare in England. 

This is a reminder that the consultation will...

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Windrush Compensation Advocacy Support Fund 2026 to 2027
Windrush Compensation Advocacy Support Fund 2026 to 2027
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Operator’s licence revoked after serious maintenance and safety failures
Operator’s licence revoked after serious maintenance and safety failures
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Confronting Holocaust Denial and Distortion: UK statement to the OSCE
Confronting Holocaust Denial and Distortion: UK statement to the OSCE
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Costa Rica to join UK as member of Ł13 trillion global trade bloc
Costa Rica to join UK as member of £13 trillion global trade bloc
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MHRA approves donidalorsen (Dawnzera) for the treatment of familial chylomicronemia syndrome
MHRA approves donidalorsen (Dawnzera) for the treatment of familial chylomicronemia syndrome
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Canterbury: Ralphs Centre
Canterbury: Ralphs Centre
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Guildford: College House
Guildford: College House
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Hastings: St. Leonards Probation Office
Hastings: St. Leonards Probation Office
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Lewes & Eastbourne: Eastbourne Probation Office
Lewes & Eastbourne: Eastbourne Probation Office
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Reigate & Banstead: Redhill Probation Office
Reigate & Banstead: Redhill Probation Office
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Spelthorne: Swan House
Spelthorne: Swan House
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Worthing: Worthing Probation Office
Worthing: Worthing Probation Office
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Media coverage on enforcement undertakings

Recent, entirely misleading coverage by Channel 4 claims that the Environment Agency has prioritised the use of enforcement undertakings, rather than criminal prosecutions, against water companies for serious...

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