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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...

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...

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 ...

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...

Update on AUKUS export reform progress

Sudan is now in the grip of the world’s worst hunger and displacement crisis: 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

Latest statement in response to small boat crossings

G7 Non-Proliferation Directors Group statement, April 2024

Lucy Frazer’s statement on neutral athletes from Russia and Belarus in international sport

Sharp reduction in government’s energy consumption and emissions saves millions for public estate

GAD advises HM Treasury on climate scenarios

Bronchospasmolytic injectable medicines for horses seized

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 ...

G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting communiqués, April 2024

Proposals for the design of the future entity for UK Open Banking

Readout of Five Finance Ministers Meeting in Washington DC

Minister travels to China and Hong Kong to engage on world’s biggest challenges

PM to overhaul benefits system and tackle Britain's "sick note culture" in welfare reform speech

Enforcement appeals: Key changes under the Levelling Up and Regeneration Act

Council Tax information letter 3/2024: Update on administration and collection of Council Tax

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...

Defra Accounting Officer system statement 2023

CMA: workforce management information February 2024

Equality Act 2010 (Work on Ships and Hovercraft) Regulations 2011: post implementation review

Disability benefits system to be reviewed as PM outlines "moral mission" to reform welfare

TRA makes Final Recommendation to extend steel safeguard measures

Prime Minister’s speech on welfare: 19 April 2024

G7 foreign ministers' statement in Italy, April 2024

G7 foreign ministers' statement in Italy, April 2024

ICAI’s Chief Commissioner, Dr Tamsyn Barton, gave evidence to the International Development Committee yesterday (16 January) on our review looking across the last four years of scrutinising UK aid. UK aid under...

The Independent Commission for Aid Impact (ICAI) will assess how well the UK is using its aid for sustainable cities and urban development in a forthcoming review.� Cities generate more than 80% of global GDP...

The Independent Commission for Aid Impact (ICAI) will look at UK aid to Gaza, Afghanistan and China in three new information notes. Since the Israel-Hamas war began in October 2023, the UK has announced &...

Liz Ditchburn and Harold Freeman have been announced as the incoming part-time Commissioners for the Independent Commission for Aid Impact (ICAI). The candidates, who will take up their four-year posts on 1 July...

The COVID-19 pandemic and race to develop a vaccine brought health research to the top of the international agenda, and in recent years it has become more central to UK aid’s strategic priorities. A forthcoming...

ICAI review finds £11.6 billion target will be challenging to meet, with 55% to be spent in the last two years of the pledge. The government “moved the goalposts” by changing the way meeting the target...

UK aid to China has fallen by up to 90% since 2019, but the aid watchdog continues to raise concerns about the transparency of the remaining spend in a report today (Thursday 21 March). The Independent Commission...

Despite having strong programme management processes in place, FCDO discovered just £2.2 million in fraud loss in 2020-21 in UK aid compared to its £9.9 billion spend, ICAI finds.   Under-...

Aid spending on asylum seekers and refugees in the UK rose to £4.3bn in 2023, constituting 28% of the aid budget, as ICAI continues to raise concerns around value for money. Negative impact on FCDO’...

Aid watchdog finds FCDO has started work to ensure aid to India goes where it is most needed, and on mobilising climate finance following last year’s review. But ICAI raises questions over some investments made...

There has been misleading reporting this morning (19 April) claiming that health and safety checks for EU imports won’t be “turned on” as planned from 30 April 2024. However, as has been previously...

CSPL 321st Meeting, Thursday 21 March 2024: Agenda and Minutes

Fit Note Reform: call for evidence

Floating Offshore Wind Manufacturing Investment Scheme: request for information

Children’s Social Care is one of the most important functions the government carries out. Children who need help and protection deserve high quality and effective support as soon as a need is identified.   Read more. (cached), Summary and Comments (0), Email this. First seen at 11:30, 19 April 2024

Heads of G7 Export Credit Agencies - 2024 meeting statement

‘What will the minimum wage be next year?’ This is a common question we hear from workers and employers on our visits around the country. Though the final recommended rate is agreed by Low Pay Commissioners through...

Draft affirmative coming for Armed Forces (Court Martial) (Amendment) Rules 2024. See other results for details.

Today, I am setting out a series of new steps to boost the UK’s economic defences and enhance the capabilities of the Government to respond to economic security threats.

The openness of the UK economy...

The government has today published a Roadmap which sets out what action it will take over the coming year to progress a Smart Data economy as a result of the new powers in the Data Protection and Digital Information...

Today, I am setting out a series of new steps to boost the UK’s economic defences and enhance the capabilities of the Government to respond to economic security threats.

The openness of the UK economy...

At Spring Budget, the government cut taxes for working people and announced a range of reforms to support the ambition for a tax system that is simple, fair, and supports growth.

The government also committed...

Regulator investigates fundraising activity over links to pro-Hamas media outlet

Jenny Taylor shares her experiences of having her work to design a new Defra Forms service assessed, and how she will apply the learnings in her future work.

I wrote back in December about the...

LANDMARK CHILDCARE ROLLOUT ON TRACK

We must start with fixing the immediate crisis in Gaza: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Presentation by Chairs of the Three OSCE Committees: UK response, April 2024

Vienna Mechanism on treatment of prisoners by Russia: Joint Statement by UK, US and Canada

There is a devastating and growing humanitarian crisis in Gaza - Gazans need more aid, and they need it now: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Engineering innovation is the backbone of everything we do at Sellafield.

For an engineer, Sellafield is an incredible site. Every current and future building on site utilises engineering. Factor in the range...

Today it has been confirmed by the Leader of the House of Commons that the Renters (Reform) Bill will return to the House on Wednesday next week, 24 April .

This landmark legislation will provide...

We have started work to replace the repository windows on the second, third and fourth floors of the 1970s part of The National Archives’ building. The work is due to be completed in early 2025 ...

National Drought Group meets after record wet October to March

The UK and US sanction leading Iranian military figures and entities following the attack on Israel

IT consultant given 13-year directorship ban after concealing Covid loan

UK's most lethal tank rolls off the production lines

Public Sector Equality Duty report 2022/23

FOI responses published by MOD: week commencing 15 April 2024

UK condemns Russia’s bombardment of Ukrainian cities and energy infrastructure: UK statement to the OSCE

Government response to the Business and Trade Committee’s submission to the National Security and Investment Act Call for Evidence 2023

Deputy Prime Minister to boost economic defences against threats to British economic model

Deputy Prime Minister's speech on economic security

The CMA at 10: Why an independent, impartial competition and consumer protection authority is needed now, more than ever

Rear Admiral Chukwuemeka Ebenezer Okafor receives 2023 Alexander Dalrymple Award

Joint Press Statement at the UN on the attacks by the Islamic Republic of Iran on Israel

Deputy Prime Minister and Education Secretary host roundtable to harness the benefits of AI in education

Report of the Head of the OSCE Mission to Skopje, April 2024: UK response

UK and others condemn treatment of prisoners in Russia, including Vladimir Kara-Murza: Joint Statement to the OSCE

News story: Delivering a better DSA service for customers

New research by the Legal Services Board and the Law Society reveals that two-thirds of adults in England and Wales (66%) have experienced at least one legal issue in the last four years. The Legal Needs Survey...

10 years of the CMA

Regulatory Policy Committee: minutes January 2024

Memorandum of understanding: between the Financial Conduct Authority and the Bank of England (exercising its prudential regulation functions)

The Smart Data Roadmap: action the government is taking in 2024 to 2025

Modern slavery statement for financial year 2023 to 2024

When thinking about the different kinds of jobs civil servants do, you might be surprised that these include organising a major international sporting event. An evaluation report published in April marked...

Four arrested across the UK in people smuggling raids

Graves of five soldiers of the York and Lancaster Regiment identified on the Western Front

Boost to everyday charitable donations through new VAT relief

AAIB Report: AW109SP, G-RAYN, on 1 November 2022

Safety job opportunities at Dstl

AAIB Report: Airbus A321-253NX, G-OATW, on 4 October 2023

Anti-fouling shipping regulation strengthens marine environment protections

Research: Factors influencing organisations' decisions to bring cases to the civil and family courts

Publication date: 18 Apr 2024. Category: Preliminary issues. Originator: Inquiry.

IP Awareness and understanding among UK SMEs

AAIB investigation to Airbus A321-253NX, G-OATW

AAIB investigation to AW109SP, G-RAYN

Freeport and Investment Zone employer National Insurance contributions reliefs

Consultation on the VAT Treatment of Private Hire Vehicles