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14 February

PM call with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine: 14 February
PM call with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine: 14 February
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UK targets Putin's inner circle with new sanctions
UK targets Putin's inner circle with new sanctions
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All's Fair in Love and IP Rights 
All's Fair in Love and IP Rights 
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RPA launches new farm visit guidance series for farmers

RPA has launched its first ‘What to expect from an RPA farm visit' video, providing farmers with essential information about sheep and goat identification visits and how to effectively prepare for...

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Prison population: monthly prison figures 2025
Prison population: monthly prison figures 2025
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Dormant Assets Parliamentary Review 2025
Dormant Assets Parliamentary Review 2025
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Draft affirmative coming for Town and Country Planning (Fees and Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2025
Draft affirmative coming for Town and Country Planning (Fees and Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2025. See other results for details.
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Draft affirmative coming for Agriculture (Delinked Payments) (Reductions) (England) Regulations 2025
Draft affirmative coming for Agriculture (Delinked Payments) (Reductions) (England) Regulations 2025. See other results for details.
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The Bank of England and HM Treasury financial relationship (Emma Reynolds, Member, Finance Bill Committee)

I can announce today the conclusion of a Bank of England and HM Treasury 5-yearly review of the Bank’s capital framework parameters, as set out in Section 2B of the Bank and HM Treasury Financial Relationship...

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Contingencies Fund Advance: National Savings and Investments (Emma Reynolds, Member, Finance Bill Committee)

HM Treasury has agreed additional Resource DEL and Capital DEL funding of £88,414,000 for National Savings and Investments (NS&I) as part of Spending Review 2025 phase 1 during the 2024 Autumn Budget...

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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 4 September 2024 I announced that the Government would respond in full to the Grenfell...

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Crown Development (Matthew Pennycook, Member, Renters’ Rights Bill Committee)

Planning is principally a local activity, but it is a well-established principle that in limited circumstances, and where issues of more than local importance are involved, it is appropriate for the Secretary...

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Large-scale housing site delivery (Matthew Pennycook, Member, Renters’ Rights Bill Committee)

The delivery of significant numbers of large-scale housing developments in England is integral to driving economic growth and meeting the government’s ambitious Plan for Change milestone of building 1.5...

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Syria sanctions (Stephen Doughty, Member, Commonwealth Parliamentary Association and International Committee of the Red Cross (Status) Bill [HL])

Today I am updating the House on the future of the UK’s Syria sanctions regime following the welcome fall of Assad’s dictatorship late last year.

Sanctions remain a powerful foreign and security...

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Firearms Licensing (Diana R. Johnson)

The Government is today publishing its response to the public consultation that was run by the previous Government on firearms licensing controls. The consultation ran between 29 June and 23 August 2023. The ...

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National Procurement Policy Statement (Georgia Gould)

Today the Government is publishing a National Procurement Policy Statement (NPPS), which sets out our priorities for public procurement and maximises the impact of every pound spent. This will come into effect...

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Infant formula: CMA outlines clear path forward to help parents save hundreds of pounds a year
Infant formula: CMA outlines clear path forward to help parents save hundreds of pounds a year
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His Majesty The King honours Mrs Yoshiko Mori, Chairperson Emerita, Mori Art Museum
His Majesty The King honours Mrs Yoshiko Mori, Chairperson Emerita, Mori Art Museum
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His Majesty The King honours Mr Itsushi Tachi, Former President of the Japan Chevening Alumni Network
His Majesty The King honours Mr Itsushi Tachi, Former President of the Japan Chevening Alumni Network
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Mine shaft collapse secured in Bishop Auckland
Mine shaft collapse secured in Bishop Auckland
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Insolvency Service Chief Executive announces plan to move on to new position
Insolvency Service Chief Executive announces plan to move on to new position
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Launch of the High Court Judicial Assistant Scheme 2025/2026

This vacancy has launched today (Friday 14 February 2025) and will close at 6pm on Friday 21 March 2025.

Brief details Judicial Assistant – High Court of England and Wales Salary: currently...
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Infant formula and follow-on formula market study final report
Infant formula and follow-on formula market study final report
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State of the Estate in 2023-24
State of the Estate in 2023-24
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Data-sharing: The beating heart of a successful public sector
Data-sharing: The beating heart of a successful public sector
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Open access restriction at Woodley Down (3): how to comment
Open access restriction at Woodley Down (3): how to comment
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Open access restriction at Quarry Bottom (3): how to comment
Open access restriction at Quarry Bottom (3): how to comment
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Open access restriction at Silence and Old Grove Mines (7): how to comment
Open access restriction at Silence and Old Grove Mines (7): how to comment
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Open access restriction at Gurston Down (3): how to comment
Open access restriction at Gurston Down (3): how to comment
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Open access restriction at Top Field - Pasture Wood: how to comment
Open access restriction at Top Field - Pasture Wood: how to comment
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Tackling AI security risks to unleash growth and deliver Plan for Change
Tackling AI security risks to unleash growth and deliver Plan for Change
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13 February

Dragons' Den IP Blog - Series 22 Episode 6

As Episode 6 of Dragons’ Den swept onto our screen, I was eager to see how Intellectual Property (IP) would sizzle into the episode. This week saw bedding plants delivered to your doorstep, a mum making travel...

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New towns update

There has been prominent, widespread national reporting on the latest update on the next generation of new towns.

The story has been covered by outlets including The Guardian, Financial ...

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Attorney General's Office: transparency data - April to June 2024
Attorney General's Office: transparency data - April to June 2024
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UK-Kyrgyzstan Inaugural Strategic Dialogue
UK-Kyrgyzstan Inaugural Strategic Dialogue
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Expanding More Trees community nursery to grow, improve and diversify tree stock
Expanding More Trees community nursery to grow, improve and diversify tree stock
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Update on 2 specialist review requirements for male patients already taking valproate  
Update on 2 specialist review requirements for male patients already taking valproate  
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Growth boost to support more first time buyers
Growth boost to support more first time buyers
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News story: Dounreay to take on 23 new apprentices
News story: Dounreay to take on 23 new apprentices
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Inaccurate reporting on foot and mouth disease controls
 

There has been inaccurate media coverage regarding foot and mouth disease (FMD) controls with reports that it took six or seven days for controls on commercial imports to take effect and “allowed disease...

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Cabinet Office: special advisers' gifts, hospitality and meetings with senior media figures, July to September 2024
Cabinet Office: special advisers' gifts, hospitality and meetings with senior media figures, July to September 2024
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Sellafield apprentices delivering social impact across Cumbria
Sellafield apprentices delivering social impact across Cumbria
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IBCA Community Update, 12 February 2025
IBCA Community Update, 12 February 2025
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Attorney General's Office: transparency data - July to September 2024
Attorney General's Office: transparency data - July to September 2024
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Home Secretary to appoint a Windrush Commissioner
Home Secretary to appoint a Windrush Commissioner
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Automating intelligence tradecraft to stop more illegal freight
Automating intelligence tradecraft to stop more illegal freight
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Government sets out plans for ‘e-invoicing’ overhaul to cut paperwork
Government sets out plans for ‘e-invoicing’ overhaul to cut paperwork
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Finns travelling to UK need an Electronic Travel Authorisation
Finns travelling to UK need an Electronic Travel Authorisation
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Company offering fake hospitality packages to the British Grand Prix is shut down
Company offering fake hospitality packages to the British Grand Prix is shut down
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Legislation introduced to enable appointment of Lord High Commissioner of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland
Legislation introduced to enable appointment of Lord High Commissioner of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland
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Extramural Studies Placement 2025
Extramural Studies Placement 2025
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More red tape slashed to reduce apprenticeship bureaucracy
More red tape slashed to reduce apprenticeship bureaucracy
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The UK strongly condemns tragic death of World Food Programme staff member in Houthi detention: UK statement at the UN Security Council
The UK strongly condemns tragic death of World Food Programme staff member in Houthi detention: UK statement at the UN Security Council
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Great British Nuclear Announces Key Leaders to Power Next Phase
Great British Nuclear Announces Key Leaders to Power Next Phase
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Diversifying income with planting for wood products at Grascott Farm
Diversifying income with planting for wood products at Grascott Farm
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RFN21 Anonymity Application DL - OPEN - Undercover Policing Inquiry
Publication date: 13 Feb 2025. Category: Anonymity. Originator: Inquiry.
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Latvian and British designers connect on public policy innovation

As political decisions grow more complex, and with ecological and social crises looming, it is clearer than ever that state administrations worldwide must be precise, efficient, and above all, relevant to...

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National Apprenticeship Week: Meet Darke and Taylor Ltd 
National Apprenticeship Week: Meet Darke and Taylor Ltd 
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General Lighthouse Fund: annual report and accounts 2024
General Lighthouse Fund: annual report and accounts 2024
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Monthly spend by CNPA on invoices over £25,000 - January 2024
Monthly spend by CNPA on invoices over £25,000 - January 2024
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Monthly spend by CNPA on invoices over £25,000 - February 2024
Monthly spend by CNPA on invoices over £25,000 - February 2024
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Monthly spend by CNPA on invoices over £25,000 - March 2024
Monthly spend by CNPA on invoices over £25,000 - March 2024
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Monthly spend by CNPA on invoices over £25,000 - April 2024
Monthly spend by CNPA on invoices over £25,000 - April 2024
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Monthly spend by CNPA on invoices over £25,000 - May 2024
Monthly spend by CNPA on invoices over £25,000 - May 2024
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Monthly spend by CNPA on invoices over £25,000 - June 2024
Monthly spend by CNPA on invoices over £25,000 - June 2024
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Monthly spend by CNPA on invoices over £25,000 - July 2024
Monthly spend by CNPA on invoices over £25,000 - July 2024
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Monthly spend by CNPA on invoices over £25,000 - August 2024
Monthly spend by CNPA on invoices over £25,000 - August 2024
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Monthly spend by CNPA on invoices over £25,000 - September 2024
Monthly spend by CNPA on invoices over £25,000 - September 2024
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Measuring the net present value of further education in England
Measuring the net present value of further education in England
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Forestry Commission: prompt payment data October to December 2024
Forestry Commission: prompt payment data October to December 2024
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Memorandum of Understanding Between HM Treasury and the Bank of England 2025
Memorandum of Understanding Between HM Treasury and the Bank of England 2025
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Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill 2025: equality impact assessment
Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill 2025: equality impact assessment
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Joint Statement: EU-UK Financial Regulatory Forum, February 2025
Joint Statement: EU-UK Financial Regulatory Forum, February 2025
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Former owner of Gillingham takeaway sanctioned for £50,000 Covid loan abuse
Former owner of Gillingham takeaway sanctioned for £50,000 Covid loan abuse
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Ukraine’s resilience remains nothing short of extraordinary: UK Statement to the OSCE
Ukraine’s resilience remains nothing short of extraordinary: UK Statement to the OSCE
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HMRC monthly performance report December 2024
HMRC monthly performance report December 2024
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HMRC quarterly performance update: October to December 2024
HMRC quarterly performance update: October to December 2024
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HMPPS Response: Thematic inspection of the recruitment, training, and retention of frontline probation practitioners
HMPPS Response: Thematic inspection of the recruitment, training, and retention of frontline probation practitioners
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Update on UK Syria sanctions regime: Minister Doughty statement
Update on UK Syria sanctions regime: Minister Doughty statement
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Njord report and safety flyer published
Njord report and safety flyer published
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RAF Digby personnel to benefit from £65 million new accommodation
RAF Digby personnel to benefit from £65 million new accommodation
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Thousands of small businesses to benefit from new government buying rules, boosting local jobs, growth and innovation
Thousands of small businesses to benefit from new government buying rules, boosting local jobs, growth and innovation
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HS2 Ltd response to Construction Commissioner’s 31st report
HS2 Ltd response to Construction Commissioner’s 31st report
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Fellowships launched to explore how AI could change the way scientists drive new discoveries
Fellowships launched to explore how AI could change the way scientists drive new discoveries
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CNC celebrates National Apprenticeship Week
CNC celebrates National Apprenticeship Week
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Russia's deceit did not work in 2022 and it will not work now: UK statement to the OSCE
Russia's deceit did not work in 2022 and it will not work now: UK statement to the OSCE
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Reflections on my first year in UK Defence

As we begin 2025, I am grateful for the opportunity to reflect on my first year as the Chief Technology Officer for UK Defence. This year has been an incredible journey marked by innovation, collaboration, and...

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National Apprenticeship Week 2025: The importance of apprenticeships in AI and Cyber Security, with IfATE Digital Route Panel members Sarah Hague and Dr Matthew Forshaw

Last month, the Prime Minister announced a new Artificial Intelligence (AI) Opportunities Action Plan, to use AI to deliver a decade of National Renewal. 

For National Apprenticeship...

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Enterprise Tax Management Platform Regeneration Programme Accounting Officer's Assessment Summary
Enterprise Tax Management Platform Regeneration Programme Accounting Officer's Assessment Summary
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Capsize and sinking of fishing vessel Njord with loss of 1 life
Capsize and sinking of fishing vessel Njord with loss of 1 life
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AAIB investigation to Boeing 787-8, G-TUIB
AAIB investigation to Boeing 787-8, G-TUIB
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AAIB investigation to Malloy Aeronautics T005 (UAS registration n/a)
AAIB investigation to Malloy Aeronautics T005 (UAS registration n/a)
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AAIB investigation to Socata TB-20 Trinidad, N33NW
AAIB investigation to Socata TB-20 Trinidad, N33NW
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Promoting electronic invoicing across UK businesses and the public sector
Promoting electronic invoicing across UK businesses and the public sector
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Draft strategic steer to the Competition and Markets Authority
Draft strategic steer to the Competition and Markets Authority
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Building new towns for the future
Building new towns for the future
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Government response to the Office for Environmental Protection’s review of implementation of the Bathing Water Regulations in England
Government response to the Office for Environmental Protection’s review of implementation of the Bathing Water Regulations in England
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Draft affirmative coming for Infected Blood Compensation Scheme Regulations 2025
Draft affirmative coming for Infected Blood Compensation Scheme Regulations 2025. See other results for details.
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Statutory gambling levy: update on prevention (Baroness Twycross)

Today I am updating the House on the Government’s plans to introduce the statutory gambling levy, further to the government’s response to the levy consultation published on 27 November 2024.

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Security and Intelligence Agencies: Contingencies Fund Advance 2024-25 (Abena Oppong-Asare)

The Security and Intelligence Agencies will be seeking a Supplementary Estimate for 2024-25. As it will be some time before the associated legislation receives Royal Assent, the Agencies are seeking an advance...

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