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18 September

UK commits to bolstering European security as foreign secretary visits Norwegian military command
UK commits to bolstering European security as foreign secretary visits Norwegian military command
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UK celebrates 70 years of science breakthroughs at CERN
UK celebrates 70 years of science breakthroughs at CERN
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17 September

New wetlands project brings boost for people and nature
New wetlands project brings boost for people and nature
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Growth, security and climate on the agenda as Minister visits Singapore
Growth, security and climate on the agenda as Minister visits Singapore
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Alfreton man pays £13,511 for obstructing EA officers
Alfreton man pays £13,511 for obstructing EA officers
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Renters’ Rights Bill: statement from the Regulatory Policy Committee (RPC)
Renters’ Rights Bill: statement from the Regulatory Policy Committee (RPC)
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Get Cloud Certified this Autumn!
Introduction

Following the remarkable success of last October’s Get Cloud Certified programme, the Central Digital and Data Office (CDDO) is pleased to announce the return of the programme, now featuring...

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NHS Pension Scheme annual report and accounts 2022 to 2023
NHS Pension Scheme annual report and accounts 2022 to 2023
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NHS Pension Scheme annual report and accounts 2023 to 2024
NHS Pension Scheme annual report and accounts 2023 to 2024
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Project Gigabit National Rolling Open Market Review September 2024
Project Gigabit National Rolling Open Market Review September 2024
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How the Civil Service Induction expanded my vision for the future
How the Civil Service Induction expanded my vision for the future
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UK announces £1.9m for Science, Tech & Innovation in West Africa
UK announces £1.9m for Science, Tech & Innovation in West Africa
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Digital developments for criminal legal aid: civil providers
Digital developments for criminal legal aid: civil providers
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Fully established Taskforce begin their mission to drive forward our next generation of new towns
Fully established Taskforce begin their mission to drive forward our next generation of new towns
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New Towns Taskforce set to deliver major housebuilding push
New Towns Taskforce set to deliver major housebuilding push
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Press release: UK government events in Mexico promote trade in legal services
Press release: UK government events in Mexico promote trade in legal services
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It’s now much easier to add additional parties to Digital Registration Service applications
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HM Land Registry now processes more than 1.5 million applications annually through the Digital Registration Service (DRS), which was rolled out in 2021. 'Digital applications' play...

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The Renters’ Rights Bill

Last week we introduced our Renters’ Rights Bill to Parliament. This landmark reform is set to be the biggest overhaul to the private rented sector for over 30 years, delivering new and stronger...

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What is the Enabling Technologies Programme?
The Vega rocket’s final launch with the Sentinel-2C satellite on board. Image: ESA/ArianeGroup/Arianespace/CNES

The National Space Innovation Programme (NSIP) offers funding opportunities for high-risk, high...

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FOI release: Hardware and software used by SIA staff
FOI release: Hardware and software used by SIA staff
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Imperial War Museum Annual Report and Accounts 2023 to 2024
Imperial War Museum Annual Report and Accounts 2023 to 2024
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Energy UK conference 2024: keynote speech by Ed Miliband
Energy UK conference 2024: keynote speech by Ed Miliband
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The Kew Lecture: Foreign Secretary's speech on the climate crisis
The Kew Lecture: Foreign Secretary's speech on the climate crisis
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Loyd Grossman CBE reappointed as Chair of The Royal Parks
Loyd Grossman CBE reappointed as Chair of The Royal Parks
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Crime news: procurement process opens for 2025 crime contract
Crime news: procurement process opens for 2025 crime contract
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11 Namibians travel to UK on Chevening Scholarships
11 Namibians travel to UK on Chevening Scholarships
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The Parole Board appoints Cecilia French Chief Executive
The Parole Board appoints Cecilia French Chief Executive
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Export insurance applications made simpler for businesses with new online portal
Export insurance applications made simpler for businesses with new online portal
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MHRA launches new Strategy for Improving Safety Communications on World Patient Safety Day: Improving information to patients and healthcare professionals
MHRA launches new Strategy for Improving Safety Communications on World Patient Safety Day: Improving information to patients and healthcare professionals
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UN Human Rights Council 57: UK Statement on enforced or involuntary disappearances
UN Human Rights Council 57: UK Statement on enforced or involuntary disappearances
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£1.9 Million Announced for Science, Technology and Innovation in West Africa
£1.9 Million Announced for Science, Technology and Innovation in West Africa
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Adult social care winter letter 2024 to 2025
Adult social care winter letter 2024 to 2025
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UK and Indonesia strengthen partnerships on growth and climate
UK and Indonesia strengthen partnerships on growth and climate
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Designing content for people with limited English

The Home Office is the lead government department for immigration, visas, passports and asylum in the United Kingdom ('the UK'). The people we serve might be new to the country or accessing our services ...

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Consultation opens into UK NSC recommendation on dental disease screening

The UK National Screening Committee (UK NSC) has opened a consultation on screening for dental disease in children aged 6 to 9 years.

The UK NSC recognises that dental disease, most commonly in...

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Sellafield Ltd Social Impact Strategy
Sellafield Ltd Social Impact Strategy
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MHRA Strategy for Improving Safety Communications
MHRA Strategy for Improving Safety Communications
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Hitting the mark: DASA builds dynamic partnerships to spearhead cooperative missile development
Hitting the mark: DASA builds dynamic partnerships to spearhead cooperative missile development
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UK helps secure ambitious declaration to promote sustainable farming and food security
UK helps secure ambitious declaration to promote sustainable farming and food security
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New investment for Border Security Command
New investment for Border Security Command
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Complaint against Thames Water Limited regarding GSS payment

Case reference OFW-046156 Case Summary We investigated a complaint about an incident relating to supply interruption and Thames Water Utilities Limited’s handling of the Guaranteed Standards Scheme (“...

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The end of strikes will be a relief to patients
Junior doctors in England have agreed on a deal to end NHS industrial action. Read our response.
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Into the woods: connecting with nature

Tristan Haynes is a Field Manager for the North West and West Midlands Area team at the Forestry Commission and has previously worked on social forestry projects. Here, he takes us on a walk up Moel y Golfa ...

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Radiating intent: improving how product and delivery communicate in DBT

Billy Glover

We recently brought together our Delivery and Product communities for an away day at our Cardiff office. Getting everyone in a room together, on an equal level, allowed us ...

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Cefas’ Seascapes project: understanding the benefits and trade-offs associated with managing marine natural capital

Sidmouth, Devon, UK. Photo by Red Zepplin

By Clement Garcia and Frances Mynott, Cefas leads of the mNCEA programme.

The Cefas-led project, ‘A seascape natural capital approach for sustainable management...

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John Humphrey, the UK Trade Commissioner for Africa, visits Egypt
John Humphrey, the UK Trade Commissioner for Africa, visits Egypt
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The challenges of teacher recruitment and retention in England

Many schools are facing challenges recruiting and retaining teachers. It’s something Ofsted is critically aware of, and frequently highlights.

To help tackle this, it’s vital that we understand...

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Press release: Darlington security boss convicted of lying to the SIA
Press release: Darlington security boss convicted of lying to the SIA
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Judicial Appointments and Conduct Ombudsman Annual Report 2023 to 2024
Judicial Appointments and Conduct Ombudsman Annual Report 2023 to 2024
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Recruitment for an Accounts Payable Manager
Recruitment for an Accounts Payable Manager
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NIO: Workforce management information, February 2024
NIO: Workforce management information, February 2024
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NIO: Workforce management information, March 2024
NIO: Workforce management information, March 2024
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Legal entitlement of SIA door supervisors to handle IDs
Legal entitlement of SIA door supervisors to handle IDs
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Home Office: structure and salaries, 2024
Home Office: structure and salaries, 2024
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Natural England seeks views on Surrey Hills National Landscape
Natural England seeks views on Surrey Hills National Landscape
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Boost for electric vans and buses backed with investment to drive innovation
Boost for electric vans and buses backed with investment to drive innovation
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The GPA confirms Mark Bourgeois as CEO
The GPA confirms Mark Bourgeois as CEO
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Surrey Hills National Landscape (AONB) Boundary Variation Project: how to comment
Surrey Hills National Landscape (AONB) Boundary Variation Project: how to comment
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16 September

PM speech at the Holocaust Educational Trust: 16 September 2024
PM speech at the Holocaust Educational Trust: 16 September 2024
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Joint statement between UK and Italy: 16 September 2024
Joint statement between UK and Italy: 16 September 2024
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Junior doctors accept government pay deal
Junior doctors accept government pay deal
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Humanitarian workers in Gaza must be allowed to carry out their work safely: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Humanitarian workers in Gaza must be allowed to carry out their work safely: UK statement at the UN Security Council
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PM meeting with Prime Minister Meloni of Italy: 16 September 2024
PM meeting with Prime Minister Meloni of Italy: 16 September 2024
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Drop in numbers of nesting hen harriers in 2024 
A hen harrier on a post on moorland in the north of England

Hen harriers are very rare birds of prey found in moorland landscapes. They are rare because of illegal killing and disturbance, and Natural...

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Minutes of the UK-New Zealand Labour Sub-Committee
Minutes of the UK-New Zealand Labour Sub-Committee
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Recovered appeal: Portland Port, Castletown, Portland, Dorset (ref 3327692 - 16 September 2024)
Recovered appeal: Portland Port, Castletown, Portland, Dorset (ref 3327692 - 16 September 2024)
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UK secures more vaccines to help boost resilience against mpox
UK secures more vaccines to help boost resilience against mpox
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Joint Statement two years after Mahsa Zhina Amini’s death
Joint Statement two years after Mahsa Zhina Amini’s death
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Prime Minister's remarks in Rome: 16 September 2024
Prime Minister's remarks in Rome: 16 September 2024
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Protocol for the Collection of Honey Reference Samples update
Protocol for the Collection of Honey Reference Samples update
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New Chief Executive Officer of CCS commences role
New Chief Executive Officer of CCS commences role
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68th IAEA General Conference: UK national statement
68th IAEA General Conference: UK national statement
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Appeals Service: London Borough of Barnet pilots new Householder Appeals system

Oliver Blower and Tom Sedgman are leading the improvements to the Planning Inspectorate's Applications and Appeals Service. In this post, they are announcing an exciting milestone in our ongoing efforts...

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Wraparound childcare: Everything you need to know about before and after school childcare
Wraparound childcare: Everything you need to know about before and after school childcare
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Family visa financial requirements
Family visa financial requirements
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Changes we’re making to our API service
Changes we’re making to our API service
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Anne Lambert CMG appointed as Interim Chair of the Horserace Betting Levy Board
Anne Lambert CMG appointed as Interim Chair of the Horserace Betting Levy Board
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Minister for Africa Lord Collins Reaffirms UK-Ghana Partnership
Minister for Africa Lord Collins Reaffirms UK-Ghana Partnership
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Minister visits West Africa to bolster partnerships for growth
Minister visits West Africa to bolster partnerships for growth
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Prime Minister confirms nearly half a billion pounds of Italian investment into the UK to support jobs and drive growth
Prime Minister confirms nearly half a billion pounds of Italian investment into the UK to support jobs and drive growth
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Meet the Upscale 2024 Cohort

We are excited to see the return of Upscale,  the first cohort-based UK programme to support scaleups on the road towards raising Series B. The programme kicked off with our launch event on the...

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Inside the RPA: Emily Edwards

In a series from the Rural Payments Agency’s customer team, we are featuring video interviews and blogs from some of the key people whose roles are focussed on delivering and improving the services...

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How technology has enabled large scale, rapid population level recruitment into research possible food poisoning in the community: the third infectious intestinal disease study (IID3)

Thanks to the use of patient- and practice-facing technology, this study has succeeded in achieving large scale, rapid population level recruitment into research about diarrhoeal illness and possible food poisoning...

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How are we tracking mpox in the UK?

Surveillance is the ability to identify potential threats as quickly as possible and share the resulting data widely. It is one of the tools in our defence against infections like mpox. We are currently ...

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Activating data for national benefit and transformed public services

We have huge untapped potential in our public sector data. Data is one of HMG’s most underutilised and highly valued assets with the power to transform our public services, unlock cross government efficiencies...

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NIO: Spending over £25,000, June 2024
NIO: Spending over £25,000, June 2024
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NIO: GPC Spending over £500, June 2024
NIO: GPC Spending over £500, June 2024
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Judicial salaries and fees 2024 to 2025
Judicial salaries and fees 2024 to 2025
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Un-forecasted record turnout for forecasting webinar
Un-forecasted record turnout for forecasting webinar
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Getting winter ready: a case study

We recently met up with Tom, a dairy farmer in Cornwall, who had made some major changes to his farm infrastructure. Tom acted to bring his slurry storage into compliance with the Silage, Slurry and Fuel Oil ...

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Draft policy proposals for exempting defence-related activities from the Space Industry Act 2018
Draft policy proposals for exempting defence-related activities from the Space Industry Act 2018
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UK Export Finance helps NI recycling firm meet demand from Saudi market
UK Export Finance helps NI recycling firm meet demand from Saudi market
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Report 10/2024: Overspeed at Spital Junction, Peterborough
Report 10/2024: Overspeed at Spital Junction, Peterborough
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Procurement exercise for next phase of Trader Support Service announced
Procurement exercise for next phase of Trader Support Service announced
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Ofsted publishes updates to school inspection handbooks
Ofsted publishes updates to school inspection handbooks
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Benchmarks to support new electric propulsion training courses
Benchmarks to support new electric propulsion training courses
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National Coding Week 2024
National Coding Week 2024
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Report 10/2024: Overspeed at Spital Junction, Peterborough
Report 10/2024: Overspeed at Spital Junction, Peterborough
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UK Bishopric of the Forces lead Apostolat Militaire International
UK Bishopric of the Forces lead Apostolat Militaire International
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UK providing emergency supplies to those impacted by Typhoon Yagi in Vietnam
UK providing emergency supplies to those impacted by Typhoon Yagi in Vietnam
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