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07 September

Local government reorganisation: programme review and decisions withdrawal letter to council leaders
Local government reorganisation: programme review and decisions withdrawal letter to council leaders
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PM call with President Trump of the United States: 7 September 2026
PM call with President Trump of the United States: 7 September 2026
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On track: delivering the promises of the digital markets regime
On track: delivering the promises of the digital markets regime
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UN Human Rights Council 63: UK Statement for the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on Myanmar
UN Human Rights Council 63: UK Statement for the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on Myanmar
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Review of local government reorganisation launched
Review of local government reorganisation launched
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Why we're discussing meat inspection charges at our next Board meeting

Cymraeg

Our job at the Food Standards Agency (FSA) is to make sure food is safe and authentic. In the meat sector, that means carrying out robust inspections in abattoirs and meat processing...

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UN Human Rights Council 63: Joint Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on the UN Fact-Finding Mission for Sudan
UN Human Rights Council 63: Joint Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on the UN Fact-Finding Mission for Sudan
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UN Human Rights Council 63: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue with the UN Fact-Finding Mission for Sudan
UN Human Rights Council 63: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue with the UN Fact-Finding Mission for Sudan
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Chancellor John Healey's Growth Speech 2026
Chancellor John Healey's Growth Speech 2026
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Only around half of primary school children got their flu vaccine last year
Only around half of primary school children got their flu vaccine last year
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National Armaments Director appoints new Chief Financial Officer
National Armaments Director appoints new Chief Financial Officer
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Derek Wilson reappointed as Chair of the Sports Grounds Safety Authority Board
Derek Wilson reappointed as Chair of the Sports Grounds Safety Authority Board
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PM call with President Christodoulides of Cyprus: 7 September 2026
PM call with President Christodoulides of Cyprus: 7 September 2026
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PM call with Prime Minister Kristersson of Sweden: 7 September 2026
PM call with Prime Minister Kristersson of Sweden: 7 September 2026
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PM call with the Amir of Qatar: 7 September 2026
PM call with the Amir of Qatar: 7 September 2026
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Ruth Evans appointed as Chair of the Gambling Commission
Ruth Evans appointed as Chair of the Gambling Commission
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UK expertise to bolster Polish air defences in boost to NATO security
UK expertise to bolster Polish air defences in boost to NATO security
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IBCA Community Update, 7 September 2026
IBCA Community Update, 7 September 2026
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Chancellor takes axe to delays holding back growth
Chancellor takes axe to delays holding back growth
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Interest in Higher Tier single-focus agreements

In July, we introduced a new Expression of Interest (EOI) process to widen participation in Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier (CSHT). 

This made it possible for farmers and land...

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Loan charge settlement scheme: how HMRC will implement it
Loan charge settlement scheme: how HMRC will implement it
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Government response to the Animal Sentience Committee's views on the Glue Traps (Offences) Act 2022
Government response to the Animal Sentience Committee's views on the Glue Traps (Offences) Act 2022
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Annual submission deadline for small pet animal medicine exemptions
Annual submission deadline for small pet animal medicine exemptions
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The Simplification and Agency of Government - Letter to all ministers
The Simplification and Agency of Government - Letter to all ministers
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London hotelier sentenced for exploiting Covid support scheme nine times to fraudulently claim £450,000
London hotelier sentenced for exploiting Covid support scheme nine times to fraudulently claim £450,000
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Modernising corporate reporting
Modernising corporate reporting
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CASI hosts info session for prospective Chevening applicants in Honiara
CASI hosts info session for prospective Chevening applicants in Honiara
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New era for Liverpool buses as government backs local control
New era for Liverpool buses as government backs local control
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Share your expertise and join our Scientific Advisory Committees

Cymraeg

We are currently recruiting for new members to join our  Science Council and Scientific Advisory Committees (SACs).

Our committees are integral to the Food...

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Insolvency practitioner sanctions: Deborah Ann Cockerton 3 August 2026
Insolvency practitioner sanctions: Deborah Ann Cockerton 3 August 2026
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Insolvency practitioner sanctions: Dylan Quail 21 July 2026
Insolvency practitioner sanctions: Dylan Quail 21 July 2026
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From sustainability champions to sustainability by design – Part Two
Thinking about sustainability earlier

Some of the biggest opportunities to improve sustainability arise long before a service enters operation.

Decisions made during concept development, architecture...

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06 September

Firms freed from ‘pen-pushing paperwork’ and costly red tape in business reporting overhaul
Firms freed from ‘pen-pushing paperwork’ and costly red tape in business reporting overhaul
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UK forces join trilateral Arctic exercise in strategic High North operation
UK forces join trilateral Arctic exercise in strategic High North operation
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05 September

Crackdown on illegal number plates with new government funded roads policing team
Crackdown on illegal number plates with new government funded roads policing team
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LSB intensifies action to improve SRA performance and protect consumers

The Legal Services Board (LSB) has decided to initiate further enforcement action to secure urgent improvements at the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA). In 2025, following an independent review into the ...

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04 September

The Secretary of State's speech to the British Irish Association Conference
The Secretary of State's speech to the British Irish Association Conference
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New law to ban depraved child-like sexual abuse dolls
New law to ban depraved child-like sexual abuse dolls
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EM on energy and tyre labelling simplification (COM(2026)565)
EM on energy and tyre labelling simplification (COM(2026)565)
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EM on pollutants and emission limits (C(2026)3144 & C(2026)3151)
EM on pollutants and emission limits (C(2026)3144 & C(2026)3151)
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EM on precursors in the list of scheduled substances (C(2026)689)
EM on precursors in the list of scheduled substances (C(2026)689)
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The countryside that shaped me – and why it matters to us all 
Malham Cove

This post has been written by one of the members of the Environment Blog team. We wish to share some of our own experiences with nature to encourage you to get outside and explore your local environment...

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Latest Elizabeth Emblems awarded to families of public servants who died in the line of duty
Latest Elizabeth Emblems awarded to families of public servants who died in the line of duty
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Southend-on-Sea City Council: Local Plan Intervention letter
Southend-on-Sea City Council: Local Plan Intervention letter
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8th September 2026 Committee on Toxicity Meeting
8th September 2026 Committee on Toxicity Meeting
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Reservoir safety research strategy - 2026
Reservoir safety research strategy - 2026
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DBS board and senior staff expenses, April - June 2026
DBS board and senior staff expenses, April - June 2026
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Government acts to crack down on school uniform-rip offs 
Government acts to crack down on school uniform-rip offs 
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Man who raped two girls has sentence increased after Attorney General intervenes 
Man who raped two girls has sentence increased after Attorney General intervenes 
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Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council: Local Plan Intervention letter
Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council: Local Plan Intervention letter
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Minister puts temporary block on Rare Anglo-Saxon national treasure leaving the UK
Minister puts temporary block on Rare Anglo-Saxon national treasure leaving the UK
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Modern accommodation boost for service personnel at DM Kineton
Modern accommodation boost for service personnel at DM Kineton
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'Slick and easy' cleaning services procurement with Get help buying for schools

Nicola Wells is the school business manager at Amery Hill Secondary School – a single academy trust in Hampshire with approximately 1,000 students. Here she shares her experience of using Get help buying...

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GIAA senior staff pay 2025-26
GIAA senior staff pay 2025-26
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Building Safety Regulator building control approval application data June to August 2026
Building Safety Regulator building control approval application data June to August 2026
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SLC Annual Report and Accounts 2025 to 2026
SLC Annual Report and Accounts 2025 to 2026
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Insolvency Practitioner Sanctions: Debi Harvey 25 August 2026
Insolvency Practitioner Sanctions: Debi Harvey 25 August 2026
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Gamebird release, shooting and welfare during rearing in England: call for evidence
Gamebird release, shooting and welfare during rearing in England: call for evidence
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MOJ Counter Fraud Strategy 2026 to 2030
MOJ Counter Fraud Strategy 2026 to 2030
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Consultation on proposals for a revised system of financial support for abattoirs and game handling establishments
Consultation on proposals for a revised system of financial support for abattoirs and game handling establishments
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Enduring relationships for care-experienced children
Enduring relationships for care-experienced children
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Change of British High Commissioner to Mozambique: Adam Pile
Change of British High Commissioner to Mozambique: Adam Pile
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PS & B - Estate Management Limited – winding up order made
PS & B - Estate Management Limited – winding up order made
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Government launches call for evidence on gamebird shooting
Government launches call for evidence on gamebird shooting
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Notice to Improve: TEC Partnership
Notice to Improve: TEC Partnership
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Regulator critical of former trustees at Coventry City of Culture Trust
Regulator critical of former trustees at Coventry City of Culture Trust
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Proposed acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery by Paramount: decision of no intervention on Public Interest Intervention or Foreign State Influence grounds (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 the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, Lisa Nandy...

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Gamebird Call for Evidence (Baroness Hayman of Ullock)

As set out in the Land Use Framework and the Animal Welfare Strategy for England, the Government committed to strengthening the evidence base on gamebird rearing, release and shooting in England.

I am today...

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Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules (Jo White)

My right hon. Friend the Home Secretary is today laying before the House a Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules.

Changes to Appendix Skilled Worker to support victims of modern slavery

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Youth Custody: Extension of authorisation for PAVA in Young Offender Institutions (Jake Richards)

In April 2025, the then Lord Chancellor announced the authorisation of PAVA spray for use by a specially trained and selected group of staff in the three public sector Young Offender Institutions (YOIs): HMYOI...

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Proposed acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery by Paramount: decision of no intervention on Public Interest Intervention or Foreign State Influence grounds (Lisa Nandy)

On 30 June 2026, my Department wrote to Paramount and Warner Bros Discovery on my behalf, informing them under the Enterprise Act public interest regime that I was minded to intervene in the proposed merger between...

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Environment Secretary visits Havant Thicket reservoir as government strengthens water resilience amid ongoing drought
Environment Secretary visits Havant Thicket reservoir as government strengthens water resilience amid ongoing drought
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Saudi Arabia: Special Educational Needs market assessment call for concept notes 2026 to 2027
Saudi Arabia: Special Educational Needs market assessment call for concept notes 2026 to 2027
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Younger children living with neglect to be focus of joint targeted area inspections
Younger children living with neglect to be focus of joint targeted area inspections
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COVID-19 loan guarantee schemes repayment data: June 2026
COVID-19 loan guarantee schemes repayment data: June 2026
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03 September

Dragons' Den IP Blog - Series 23 Episode 10

Picture this: the lift starts to rise. Your heart is racing, the nerves are kicking in, and there's no turning back. The doors open and five familiar faces are waiting.  

It...

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Guatemala and Honduras Chevening Scholars announced for 2026-27
Guatemala and Honduras Chevening Scholars announced for 2026-27
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Guidance for door supervisors on people with medicinal cannabis
Guidance for door supervisors on people with medicinal cannabis
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Commencing transition from 0.4 to 1.0 
Background image: CottonBro, Creative Commons Commencement of the transition period between the 0.4 and 1.0 versions of the trust framework and supplementary codes starts today

One of the...

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Updating the supplementary codes for right to work and right to rent to version 1.1 

We have published new, 1.1 versions of the supplementary codes for digital right to work and right to rent checks, to align the rules with the upcoming changes to the...

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Builder pays £201,500 to charities after silting watercourses
Builder pays &pound;201,500 to charities after silting watercourses
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Key milestone reached for future Navy support ship as names of sister ships announced
Key milestone reached for future Navy support ship as names of sister ships announced
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£52 million released to Scotland's regional leaders
&pound;52 million released to Scotland's regional leaders
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PM meeting with President Macron of France: 3 September 2026
PM meeting with President Macron of France: 3 September 2026
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Investigation as 3 illegal waste dumps found in the North East
Investigation as 3 illegal waste dumps found in the North East
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Chemical weapons have no place in Syria, or anywhere in the world: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Chemical weapons have no place in Syria, or anywhere in the world: UK statement at the UN Security Council
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7/2026: Court of Appeal decision on 'box-shifting'
7/2026: Court of Appeal decision on 'box-shifting'
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Tony and Marian make the case for nature to Parliament's Environmental Audit Committee 

This blog is a summary of Marian Spain and Tony Juniper's appearance in front of the Environmental Audit Committee, and reflections on their time in office.

Marian Spain and Tony Juniper at the...
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Defra Statistics Policies and Statements
Defra Statistics Policies and Statements
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Trustee appointed to the National Lottery Heritage Fund Board
Trustee appointed to the National Lottery Heritage Fund Board
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UK summons Russian Chargé d'Affaires after reckless attack on Leipzig airport
UK summons Russian Chargé d'Affaires after reckless attack on Leipzig airport
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Prison for directors behind £70 million investment fraud
Prison for directors behind &pound;70 million investment fraud
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YJB response to the PAVA rollout extension
YJB response to the PAVA rollout extension
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Investment boost for climate action and forest protection
Investment boost for climate action and forest protection
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SLC's Annual Business Plan 2026-27
SLC's Annual Business Plan 2026-27
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Accredited official statistics: Civil justice statistics quarterly: April to June 2027
Accredited official statistics: Civil justice statistics quarterly: April to June 2027
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Shaping the future of uncertainty: the challenge of transformation

Climate change, energy security, artificial intelligence, demographic change and public service reform are among the defining policy challenges of our time.Addressing them requires more than incremental improvements...

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SLC Annual Business Plan 2026-27
SLC Annual Business Plan 2026-27
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Consultation on applications for authorisation of 3 CBD food products as novel foods
Consultation on applications for authorisation of 3 CBD food products as novel foods
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Statement of changes to the Immigration Rules: HC 584, 3 September 2026
Statement of changes to the Immigration Rules: HC 584, 3 September 2026
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