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18 January

Joint Statement between the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and the Prime Minister of Poland
Joint Statement between the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and the Prime Minister of Poland
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Secretary of State: I'm determined to deal with the past
Secretary of State: I'm determined to deal with the past
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UK Soft Power Council (Baroness Chapman of Darlington)

I would like to update Parliament on the UK Government’s approach to soft power. The global community faces some of the greatest challenges of our lifetime. Conflict across multiple continents, the climate...

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Machinery of Government (Keir Starmer)

I am making this statement to bring to the House’s attention the following Machinery of Government change.

On 10 October 2024, the Chief Secretary to the Treasury announced the creation of...

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17 January

The UK will continue to support UNIFIL’s essential role in maintaining calm along the Blue Line: UK statement at the UN Security Council
The UK will continue to support UNIFIL’s essential role in maintaining calm along the Blue Line: UK statement at the UN Security Council
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Prime Minister's remarks at joint press conference in Poland: 17 January 2025
Prime Minister's remarks at joint press conference in Poland: 17 January 2025
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PM meeting with President Andrzej Duda of Poland: 17 January 2025
PM meeting with President Andrzej Duda of Poland: 17 January 2025
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PM meeting with Prime Minister Tusk of Poland: 17 January 2025
PM meeting with Prime Minister Tusk of Poland: 17 January 2025
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Gas Shipper Obligation Consultation (Sarah Jones)

Today the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero is publishing a consultation on the design of a Gas Shipper Obligation. The Government intends for the Gas Shipper Obligation to be the long-term funding ...

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UK will support Guatemala to increase its climate ambitions
UK will support Guatemala to increase its climate ambitions
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New market-ready X-ray camera developed for colour imaging
New market-ready X-ray camera developed for colour imaging
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Make a statutory will on behalf of someone else
Make a statutory will on behalf of someone else
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2024 Director and senior management team expenses
2024 Director and senior management team expenses
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Serious Further Offence Annual Report: action plan
Serious Further Offence Annual Report: action plan
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Inspection on the Senior Probation Officer role: Action plan
Inspection on the Senior Probation Officer role: Action plan
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Why we’re supporting the Government Digital Sustainability Alliance

Gerry Hackett and Ewen Anderson tell us why they have each volunteered to chair one of our Government Digital Sustainability Alliance (GDSA) working groups, sharing their personal career journeys to this...

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Defra's Bass Management Group: a new era for England's bass fishery
Launch of the Bass Management Group 

We’ve noticed that bass fisheries are a recurring topic in the comments section of our blog posts which highlights the strong interest and engagement on this ...

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Draft affirmative coming for Guaranteed Minimum Pensions Increase Order 2025
Draft affirmative coming for Guaranteed Minimum Pensions Increase Order 2025. See other results for details.
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Draft affirmative coming for Immigration and Nationality (Fees) (Amendment) Order 2025
Draft affirmative coming for Immigration and Nationality (Fees) (Amendment) Order 2025. See other results for details.
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EA Chief Regulator launches fresh report into state of environmental regulation
EA Chief Regulator launches fresh report into state of environmental regulation
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Lack of engagement
Lack of engagement
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Rule of Law essential for economic growth, says Attorney General
Rule of Law essential for economic growth, says Attorney General
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G7 Leaders' statement on ceasefire and hostage deal
G7 Leaders' statement on ceasefire and hostage deal
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East Marine Plan Issues with Supporting Evidence period has ended
East Marine Plan Issues with Supporting Evidence period has ended
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Over half a million fish produced in 2024 for national restocking
Over half a million fish produced in 2024 for national restocking
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Regenerative farming: reducing carbon emissions and bolstering biodiversity at Newhouse Farm
Regenerative farming: reducing carbon emissions and bolstering biodiversity at Newhouse Farm
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Aprocitentan approved to treat adults with hypertension whose blood pressure cannot be controlled by other medications
Aprocitentan approved to treat adults with hypertension whose blood pressure cannot be controlled by other medications
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Shifting Shoreham shingle to reduce Lancing coastal flood risk
Shifting Shoreham shingle to reduce Lancing coastal flood risk
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PM statement following visit to Auschwitz: 17 January 2025
PM statement following visit to Auschwitz: 17 January 2025
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Former London minicab driver handed 11-year sanctions for Covid loan abuse
Former London minicab driver handed 11-year sanctions for Covid loan abuse
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SFO secures first Unexplained Wealth Order in £100m fraud case
SFO secures first Unexplained Wealth Order in £100m fraud case
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Multi-million-pound investment to advance fusion fuel development
Multi-million-pound investment to advance fusion fuel development
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Norfolk farmer fined for taking water during summer drought
Norfolk farmer fined for taking water during summer drought
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Council Tax information letter 2/2025: Local Council Tax Support schemes for 2025-26
Council Tax information letter 2/2025: Local Council Tax Support schemes for 2025-26
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Joint article on Just Energy Transition Partnerships
Joint article on Just Energy Transition Partnerships
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Extension of Deborah Taylor's term as Chair of the Criminal Legal Aid Advisory Board
Extension of Deborah Taylor's term as Chair of the Criminal Legal Aid Advisory Board
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News story: NDA group holds 10th Supply Chain Event
News story: NDA group holds 10th Supply Chain Event
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Represent yourself in court
Represent yourself in court
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From hive to honey: UK expertise supporting beekeepers in Ghana 

A past blog post highlighted the importance of APHA’s collaborative efforts to promote bee health and honey production in Ghana. Honeybees are crucial to agriculture across Ghana, with key crops like...

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The Ouse Washes – a vital flood defence system in East Anglia
Aeration at Welches Dam

My name is Rupert Wilson and I am the Field Team Leader in the Ouse Washes Field Team in East Anglia. Our team plays a crucial role in the Management of the Ouse Washes Flood Storage...

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Dragons’ Den IP Blog- Series 22 Episode 2

From mystery football shirts on your doorstep to Italian pizza in pubs, the second episode of series 22 was full to the brim with keen entrepreneurs ready to pitch their business to the Dragons. The panel of...

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Media factsheet: EU Settlement Scheme
Media factsheet: EU Settlement Scheme
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Low Pay Commission regional visits 2025
Make your views heard on the future of the minimum wage

The Low Pay Commission (LPC) is the independent body which advises the Government on the National Minimum Wage (NMW), including the National Living...

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New screening masterclass dates announced

The UK National Screening Committee (UK NSC) has announced 2 new dates for its popular screening masterclass.  

The sessions will run on: 

Tuesday 6 May 2025  Tuesday 15 July 2025  <...
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Inaccurate reporting of grant funding based on council tax levels

There has been inaccurate reporting in The Telegraph, The Telegraph and I news that the government plans to redistribute grant funding to benefit areas with higher council tax levels...

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Behind Government Digital and Data: meet the people driving a modern digital government

From transforming public services to unlocking the power of data, our Government Digital and Data experts are at the forefront of innovation in public service delivery. In this blog we shine a spotlight ...

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Letter from Rt Hon Nick Thomas-Symonds MP, Minister for the Cabinet Office
Letter from Rt Hon Nick Thomas-Symonds MP, Minister for the Cabinet Office
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Departmental spend over £25,000: December 2024
Departmental spend over &pound;25,000: December 2024
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GPC spend over £500: December 2024
GPC spend over &pound;500: December 2024
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UK Soft Power Council: membership and terms of reference
UK Soft Power Council: membership and terms of reference
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PackUK: acceptable behaviour policy
PackUK: acceptable behaviour policy
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EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) status automation
EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) status automation
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Environmental Assessment Levels for the amine-based carbon capture process
Environmental Assessment Levels for the amine-based carbon capture process
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UK-Ukraine 100 Year Partnership Declaration
UK-Ukraine 100 Year Partnership Declaration
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Monitoring air quality and dust on the HS2 Phase One route (November 2024)
Monitoring air quality and dust on the HS2 Phase One route (November 2024)
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Monitoring noise and vibration on the HS2 Phase One route (November 2024)
Monitoring noise and vibration on the HS2 Phase One route (November 2024)
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16 January

2024 Government Procurement spend over £25,000
2024 Government Procurement spend over &pound;25,000
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Immigration Advice Authority Corporate Plan 2025/2027
Immigration Advice Authority Corporate Plan 2025/2027
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73rd annual report to Parliament on smallholdings in England
73rd annual report to Parliament on smallholdings in England
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Middle East: Foreign Secretary's statement, 16 January 2025
Middle East: Foreign Secretary's statement, 16 January 2025
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Nottinghamshire man prosecuted for using illegal crayfish traps
Nottinghamshire man prosecuted for using illegal crayfish traps
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GLD opens applications for Pupil Barristers
GLD opens applications for Pupil Barristers
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UK-Ukraine enter schools partnership to drive education standards
UK-Ukraine enter schools partnership to drive education standards
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Largest ever national pandemic response exercise to strengthen against future threats
Largest ever national pandemic response exercise to strengthen against future threats
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Coverage following the import ban of cattle, pigs and sheep from Germany following Foot and Mouth case
Rolling Hills in Summertime England

There has been widespread media coverage following the announcement that we have introduced an import ban of cattle, pigs and sheep from Germany to protect farmers...

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The UK-Ukraine school partnerships programme: How can I get involved?
The UK-Ukraine school partnerships programme: How can I get involved?
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Response to an FOI request about staff working from outside the UK
Response to an FOI request about staff working from outside the UK
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Response to an FOI request about press & public affairs headcount
Response to an FOI request about press & public affairs headcount
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Department for Business and Trade (DBT) prompt payment data July to September 2023
Department for Business and Trade (DBT) prompt payment data July to September 2023
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Department for Business and Trade (DBT) prompt payment data October to December 2023
Department for Business and Trade (DBT) prompt payment data October to December 2023
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Department for Business and Trade (DBT) prompt payment data January to March 2024
Department for Business and Trade (DBT) prompt payment data January to March 2024
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Department for Business and Trade (DBT) prompt payment data April to June 2024
Department for Business and Trade (DBT) prompt payment data April to June 2024
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Residence rights under the Withdrawal Agreement
Residence rights under the Withdrawal Agreement
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Funding mechanism for the Hydrogen Production Business Model: proposed design of the Gas Shipper Obligation
Funding mechanism for the Hydrogen Production Business Model: proposed design of the Gas Shipper Obligation
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Progress in improving the natural environment in England 2023 to 2024
Progress in improving the natural environment in England 2023 to 2024
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UK Government Response to the Covid-19 Inquiry Module 1 Report
UK Government Response to the Covid-19 Inquiry Module 1 Report
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Aire and Calder abstraction licensing strategy
Aire and Calder abstraction licensing strategy
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Homes England and Invest & Fund boost support for small housebuilders
Homes England and Invest & Fund boost support for small housebuilders
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£3 billion worth of illegal drugs seized by Border Force last year
&pound;3 billion worth of illegal drugs seized by Border Force last year
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HS2 Construction Commissioner's report 31
HS2 Construction Commissioner's report 31
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How we protected the UK and space in December 2024
How we protected the UK and space in December 2024
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Report 01/2025: Fatal accident at Stratford London Underground station
Report 01/2025: Fatal accident at Stratford London Underground station
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Green light for groundbreaking hearing aids
Green light for groundbreaking hearing aids
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Media Advisory Notice – trial of Axel Rudakubana
Media Advisory Notice – trial of Axel Rudakubana
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Specialist Civil Circuit Judge (Leeds) Pre-Application Seminar 2025

The Judicial Appointments Commission (external link) (JAC) will be launching a selection exercise in February to recruit a Specialist Civil Circuit Judge.

The seminar

The Judicial Office...

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The Horserace Betting Levy Board Annual Report and Accounts 2023 -2024
The Horserace Betting Levy Board Annual Report and Accounts 2023 -2024
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Valuation Office Agency: December 2024 transparency data
Valuation Office Agency: December 2024 transparency data
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VOA: spending over £500, December 2024
VOA: spending over &pound;500, December 2024
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Report 01/2025: Fatal accident at Stratford London Underground station
Report 01/2025: Fatal accident at Stratford London Underground station
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Draft affirmative coming for Social Security (Contributions) (Rates, Limits and Thresholds Amendments, National Insurance Funds Payments and Extension of Veteran's Relief) Regulations 2025
Draft affirmative coming for Social Security (Contributions) (Rates, Limits and Thresholds Amendments, National Insurance Funds Payments and Extension of Veteran's Relief) Regulations 2025. See other results for details.
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Draft affirmative coming for Child Benefit and Guardian's Allowance Up-rating Order 2025
Draft affirmative coming for Child Benefit and Guardian's Allowance Up-rating Order 2025. See other results for details.
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Draft affirmative coming for Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order 2025
Draft affirmative coming for Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order 2025. See other results for details.
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Draft affirmative coming for Flood Reinsurance (Amendment) Regulations 2025
Draft affirmative coming for Flood Reinsurance (Amendment) Regulations 2025. See other results for details.
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Firearms Licensing Fees (Diana R. Johnson)

The Government is today laying a statutory instrument before Parliament which will increase firearms licensing fees to provide full-cost recovery for police forces, giving effect to a commitment in the Government...

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UK and Ukraine sign landmark 100 Year Partnership to deepen security ties and strengthen partnership for future generations
UK and Ukraine sign landmark 100 Year Partnership to deepen security ties and strengthen partnership for future generations
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Updated harms assessment of ketamine: commissioning letter
Updated harms assessment of ketamine: commissioning letter
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Woodland restoration at Whitewoods offers a natural health service to the community
Woodland restoration at Whitewoods offers a natural health service to the community
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Enhanced agenda and identity for UK immigration advice regulator
Enhanced agenda and identity for UK immigration advice regulator
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Benefits of breakfast clubs
Benefits of breakfast clubs
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UK reveals new mascot, pavilion and sponsor for Osaka Expo 2025
UK reveals new mascot, pavilion and sponsor for Osaka Expo 2025
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