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14 June

PM call with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia: 14 June 2025
PM call with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia: 14 June 2025
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Entrepreneurs and retail leaders recognised in King's Birthday Honours List
Entrepreneurs and retail leaders recognised in King's Birthday Honours List
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Armed Forces Commissioner Recruitment (Luke Pollard, Member, Armed Forces Commissioner Bill)

I am today announcing the launch of the recruitment campaign for the UK’s first ever Armed Forces Commissioner (AFC) – an important step in this Government’s commitment to renewing the nation...

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The Establishment of the Patrick Finucane Inquiry (Hilary Benn)

I wish to provide an update to the House on the Government’s decision to establish an independent statutory inquiry into the murder of Patrick Finucane in February 1989.

Today, the Government...

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UK celebrates Welsh recipients in The King's Birthday Honours List
UK celebrates Welsh recipients in The King's Birthday Honours List
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Strategic Command personnel recognised in King's Birthday Honours List 2025
Strategic Command personnel recognised in King's Birthday Honours List 2025
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Former Space Exploration Head Sue Horne awarded OBE in King's Birthday Honours

Sue Horne, former Head of Space Exploration at the UK Space Agency, has been recognised with an OBE in the King's Birthday Honours list for her exceptional contributions to space exploration and Mars science...

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Tech giants join government to kick off plans to boost British worker AI skills
Tech giants join government to kick off plans to boost British worker AI skills
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British Ambassador Presents Credentials to President Castro
British Ambassador Presents Credentials to President Castro
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13 June

RECIPIENTS FROM SCOTLAND IN HM THE KING’S BIRTHDAY HONOURS LIST
RECIPIENTS FROM SCOTLAND IN HM THE KING’S BIRTHDAY HONOURS LIST
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Birthday Honours 2025: Ambulance Service list
Birthday Honours 2025: Ambulance Service list
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Birthday Honours 2025: Home Office
Birthday Honours 2025: Home Office
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The King's Birthday Honours List 2025
The King's Birthday Honours List 2025
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The Military division of The King's Birthday Honours List 2025
The Military division of The King's Birthday Honours List 2025
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Outstanding contributions by British nationals abroad recognised on the King's Birthday 2025 Overseas and International Honours list
Outstanding contributions by British nationals abroad recognised on the King's Birthday 2025 Overseas and International Honours list
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SFO's top accountant awarded OBE in King’s Birthday Honours
SFO's top accountant awarded OBE in King’s Birthday Honours
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The UK urges all parties to show restraint and reduce tensions: UK statement at the UN Security Council
The UK urges all parties to show restraint and reduce tensions: UK statement at the UN Security Council
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Australia's naval nuclear propulsion: AUKUS update to IAEA Board of Governors, June 2025
Australia's naval nuclear propulsion: AUKUS update to IAEA Board of Governors, June 2025
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PM call with President Trump of the United States: 13 June 2025
PM call with President Trump of the United States: 13 June 2025
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AAIB Update: Air India flight AI171
AAIB Update: Air India flight AI171
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PM call with Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel: 13 June 2025
PM call with Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel: 13 June 2025
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The End of Light Goods Vehicle Acquired Rights
The End of Light Goods Vehicle Acquired Rights
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Oxford businesses to receive goodwill payments for Botley Road disruption
Oxford businesses to receive goodwill payments for Botley Road disruption
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Nuclear safeguards and the NPT: AUKUS Side Event, May 2025
Nuclear safeguards and the NPT: AUKUS Side Event, May 2025
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PM call with President Macron of France and Chancellor Merz of Germany: 13 June 2025
PM call with President Macron of France and Chancellor Merz of Germany: 13 June 2025
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Lancashire charities making a difference

There’s something uniquely grounding about visiting a charity where the work isn’t just talked about, it’s happening. No slides, no theory, just people coming together to tackle the stuff that matters deeply...

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Sir Chris Bryant speech at London Tech Week 2025
Sir Chris Bryant speech at London Tech Week 2025
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Successful trial paves the way for improved reconnaissance on Army operations
Successful trial paves the way for improved reconnaissance on Army operations
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Investigation opened into Christian charity’s financial controls
Investigation opened into Christian charity’s financial controls
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Change to Specialist Quality Mark Accreditation Period
Change to Specialist Quality Mark Accreditation Period
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UK and Scottish governments join forces to boost Scottish growth
UK and Scottish governments join forces to boost Scottish growth
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CMA consults on releasing Google from Privacy Sandbox commitments
CMA consults on releasing Google from Privacy Sandbox commitments
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GAD's advice supports pensions announcements
GAD's advice supports pensions announcements
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School holiday meals for more children who are most in need thanks to transformative support package
School holiday meals for more children who are most in need thanks to transformative support package
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Carers Week (9-15 June 2025)

Introduction by Rebecca Sudworth of the Food Standards Agency, Deputy Carers Champion for the Civil Service.

Today marks the start of Carers Week 2025 - In the Civil Service, around a fifth of our ...

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Raising the standard for water efficiency in the east of England 

Water is essential for people, businesses and the environment. Unless it is carefully managed, England will run out of this precious resource at the times we most need it. As demand for water increases in response...

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What does the Spending Review 2025 mean for education? 
What does the Spending Review 2025 mean for education? 
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July 2025 Catch Limit Review
July 2025 Catch Limit Review
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Investigation into Google’s ‘Privacy Sandbox’ browser changes
Investigation into Google’s ‘Privacy Sandbox’ browser changes
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Director of mobile phone shops given suspended sentence for £150,000 Covid loan fraud 
Director of mobile phone shops given suspended sentence for £150,000 Covid loan fraud 
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Secretary of State announces Chair of the Patrick Finucane Inquiry
Secretary of State announces Chair of the Patrick Finucane Inquiry
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Working in partnership to improve the River Mimram
Working in partnership to improve the River Mimram
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A parent’s guide to summer infections and health hazards

As summer arrives, you’re likely to spend more time outdoors with your children. Lots of us love this time of year and it’s great to enjoy the longer days and warmer weather.

It’s worth being aware...

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DVLA: FOI and EIR disclosure log 2025
DVLA: FOI and EIR disclosure log 2025
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Revenue and Customs Brief 3 (2025): VAT treatment of income received from charity fundraising events
Revenue and Customs Brief 3 (2025): VAT treatment of income received from charity fundraising events
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Amanda Timberg and Darren Xiberras reappointed as Board Members of the National Citizen Service Trust
Amanda Timberg and Darren Xiberras reappointed as Board Members of the National Citizen Service Trust
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DSIT: prompt payment data, October to December 2024
DSIT: prompt payment data, October to December 2024
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DSIT: prompt payment data, January to March 2025
DSIT: prompt payment data, January to March 2025
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Oversight Regime for Wholesale Cash Firms (Emma Reynolds, Member, Bank Resolution (Recapitalisation) Bill [HL] Committee)

Wholesale cash distribution (WCD) is the mechanism that supplies physical cash (specifically banknotes and coins) to retail banks, cash machines, and the wider retail market. This is a vital mechanism for ensuring...

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Local Government Best Value (Jim McMahon, Member, Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Bill Committee)

I have previously updated this House that this Government is committed to resetting the relationship between central and regional government, and to establishing partnerships built on mutual respect, genuine ...

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Civil disorder in Northern Ireland (Hilary Benn)

I would like to update the House on the civil disorder in Ballymena and elsewhere in Northern Ireland. I have been in contact with the First and deputy First Ministers and the Chief Constable of the PSNI.

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UK-Singapore Investment Treaty Negotiations (Douglas Alexander)

The Government will shortly end negotiations with Singapore on the UK-Singapore Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT).

Negotiations were launched in March 2023 to strengthen the UK-Singapore investment relationship...

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Grave Of Missing World War One Company Serjeant Major Identified In Belgium
Grave Of Missing World War One Company Serjeant Major Identified In Belgium
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Grave of Missing World War One Captain Identified in Belgium
Grave of Missing World War One Captain Identified in Belgium
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ICAI parliamentary event underlines value of scrutiny in a time of aid budget reductions

The Independent Commission for Aid Impact (ICAI) held a launch event for its Fourth Commission in Parliament on Wednesday 11 June, discussing what valuable scrutiny of UK aid looks like in a climate of budget...

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Ringing in nature's return: Derby celebrates swift migration with 'Bells for Birds' initiative 

By Jo Birch, Senior Officer, Inclusion & Connecting People with Nature, East Midlands Area Team 

Swift in flight. © www.gardenbirdwatching.com

The joyous sound of church bells rings out across...

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Charging into the future: government set to deliver over 100,000 more EV chargepoints
Charging into the future: government set to deliver over 100,000 more EV chargepoints
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Sickle cell patients to get better treatment after £9m boost
Sickle cell patients to get better treatment after &pound;9m boost
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£500m boost for hydrogen to create thousands of British jobs
&pound;500m boost for hydrogen to create thousands of British jobs
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The Foreign Secretary's Mansion House Speech 2025
The Foreign Secretary's Mansion House Speech 2025
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Disabled people's access to transport report: government response
Disabled people's access to transport report: government response
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12 June

The UK voted in favour in line with our unwavering determination to end the suffering in Gaza, bring the hostages home and move towards lasting peace: UK Statement at the UN General Assembly
The UK voted in favour in line with our unwavering determination to end the suffering in Gaza, bring the hostages home and move towards lasting peace: UK Statement at the UN General Assembly
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Spending Review Council Tax reporting

There has been reporting that councils will increase council tax by 5% in coming years as a result of the Spending Review.

To safeguard residents against excessive hikes, the Spending Review confirmed...

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Government commits to crackdown on fraud, bribery and corruption with further investment
Government commits to crackdown on fraud, bribery and corruption with further investment
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DAO 02/25 Updates to Managing Public Money
DAO 02/25 Updates to Managing Public Money
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New artillery factory opens in Sheffield creating 200 skilled jobs
New artillery factory opens in Sheffield creating 200 skilled jobs
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Additional £96m for the Crown Prosecution Service
Additional &pound;96m for the Crown Prosecution Service
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Marine and fisheries: DFO-Defra memorandum of understanding 
Marine and fisheries: DFO-Defra memorandum of understanding 
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AAIB Update: Air India flight AI171, Ahmedabad to London Gatwick
AAIB Update: Air India flight AI171, Ahmedabad to London Gatwick
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Nuclear safeguards: AUKUS statement to the IAEA Board of Governors, June 2025
Nuclear safeguards: AUKUS statement to the IAEA Board of Governors, June 2025
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Joint statement by the Foreign Ministers of France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain, the United Kingdom plus the EU High Representative
Joint statement by the Foreign Ministers of France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain, the United Kingdom plus the EU High Representative
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UK Trade Commissioner visits Guatemala to boost economic ties
UK Trade Commissioner visits Guatemala to boost economic ties
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The UK welcomes the work of the UN and other partners to release humanitarian personnel detained by the Houthis: UK statement at the UN Security Council
The UK welcomes the work of the UN and other partners to release humanitarian personnel detained by the Houthis: UK statement at the UN Security Council
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Funding secured for Britain's industrial future
Funding secured for Britain's industrial future
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East West Council delivers £1 million support for Northern Ireland’s community and voluntary sector
East West Council delivers &pound;1 million support for Northern Ireland’s community and voluntary sector
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Letter from Housing Minister to registered providers of social housing: Spending Review 2025
Letter from Housing Minister to registered providers of social housing: Spending Review 2025
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Our vision for a new model of NHS care
Our vision for a new model of NHS care
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TRA proposes keeping measure on Chinese ceramic kitchenware
TRA proposes keeping measure on Chinese ceramic kitchenware
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Why do we have hosepipe bans during a drought?  

Whenever we get a period of dry weather, the inevitable question is ‘Will there be a hosepipe ban?’ 

For most years it rains and the answer is no. However, after the driest spring in...

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Office of the Small Business Commissioner annual report and accounts 2023 to 2024
Office of the Small Business Commissioner annual report and accounts 2023 to 2024
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London Borough of Croydon: Improvement and Assurance Panel’s ninth report
London Borough of Croydon: Improvement and Assurance Panel’s ninth report
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New Windows for First Floor

Work to replace the windows in the 1970s part of our building continues and from Monday 16 June will move to the first floor. Our existing aluminium double-glazed windows are now over 40 years old and...

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Apply to join the Attorney General’s Senior Treasury Counsel (Civil) Group
Apply to join the Attorney General’s Senior Treasury Counsel (Civil) Group
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UK applauds Ukraine’s heroic resistance and demands Russia end its illegal war: UK Statement to the OSCE
UK applauds Ukraine’s heroic resistance and demands Russia end its illegal war: UK Statement to the OSCE
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Georgia's Foreign Agents Registration Act: joint statement to the OSCE
Georgia's Foreign Agents Registration Act: joint statement to the OSCE
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Yorkshire second region in England to move into drought status
Yorkshire second region in England to move into drought status
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Strengthening the Economic and Environmental Dimension: UK Statement to the OSCE
Strengthening the Economic and Environmental Dimension: UK Statement to the OSCE
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Chancellor invests in Britain’s renewal with up to 4 million additional NHS tests and procedures over the next five years
Chancellor invests in Britain’s renewal with up to 4 million additional NHS tests and procedures over the next five years
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Nuclear safety, security and safeguards in Ukraine: UK national statement to the IAEA Board, June 2025
Nuclear safety, security and safeguards in Ukraine: UK national statement to the IAEA Board, June 2025
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NPT Safeguards Agreement with Iran: Quad statement on resolution adopted by the IAEA Board of Governors, June 2025
NPT Safeguards Agreement with Iran: Quad statement on resolution adopted by the IAEA Board of Governors, June 2025
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London Borough of Croydon: Ministerial response to the Improvement and Assurance Panel
London Borough of Croydon: Ministerial response to the Improvement and Assurance Panel
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London Borough of Croydon: Letter to the Chief Executive (12 June 2025)
London Borough of Croydon: Letter to the Chief Executive (12 June 2025)
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Fewer people in England are waiting for NHS care
Our response to the latest NHS waiting times data.
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Getting water wise – Shared Standards in Water Efficiency for Local Plans in East Anglia 

By Dr. Louise Bardsley, Principal Adviser Strategic Solutions, Natural England

The Shared Standards provide recommendations for Local Planning Authorities to develop Local Plan policies including requiring...
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Call for evidence: expanding the role of the private sector in nature recovery

Nature and the services it provides are the foundation for a healthy economy.

Businesses rely on clean air and water, fertile soils, pollination, flood protection and carbon storage, all of which...

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FOI release: Social Media Management and Listening Tools
FOI release: Social Media Management and Listening Tools
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DCMS: spending over £500, April 2025
DCMS: spending over &pound;500, April 2025
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YJB business plan, 2025 to 2026
YJB business plan, 2025 to 2026
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AAIB investigation to Rans S6-ESD XL, G-MZBU
AAIB investigation to Rans S6-ESD XL, G-MZBU
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AAIB investigation to Cessna 152, G-BSZW
AAIB investigation to Cessna 152, G-BSZW
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