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22 March

NESO to investigate Heathrow power loss
NESO to investigate Heathrow power loss
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Foot and Mouth disease detected in Slovakia
Foot and Mouth disease detected in Slovakia
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PM call with King Abdullah II of Jordan: 22 March 2025
PM call with King Abdullah II of Jordan: 22 March 2025
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Plans to boost skills and diversity in UK cyber backed by tech giant IBM
Plans to boost skills and diversity in UK cyber backed by tech giant IBM
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21 March

Joint statement from the Foreign Ministers of France, Germany and the UK (E3) on Gaza
Joint statement from the Foreign Ministers of France, Germany and the UK (E3) on Gaza
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PM call with President of the European Council, President of the European Commission and the leaders of Turkey, Norway and Iceland: 21 March 2025
PM call with President of the European Council, President of the European Commission and the leaders of Turkey, Norway and Iceland: 21 March 2025
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Research and development key to economic growth in Wales
Research and development key to economic growth in Wales
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Latest statement in response to small boat crossings
Latest statement in response to small boat crossings
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UK and Peru sign an agreement to promote infrastructure development through public-private collaboration
UK and Peru sign an agreement to promote infrastructure development through public-private collaboration
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The UK opposes any attempt to forcibly annex land in Gaza or expand settlements in the West Bank: UK statement at the UN Security Council
The UK opposes any attempt to forcibly annex land in Gaza or expand settlements in the West Bank: UK statement at the UN Security Council
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NRS apprentice Keely Salter wins top national award
NRS apprentice Keely Salter wins top national award
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Defra: spending over Ł500, January 2025
Defra: spending over £500, January 2025
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Defra: spending over Ł25,000, January 2025
Defra: spending over £25,000, January 2025
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A thematic inspection: What helps women cope in prison?
A thematic inspection: What helps women cope in prison?
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16 new trustees appointed to the British Museum, Tate and V&A
16 new trustees appointed to the British Museum, Tate and V&A
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Progress update on redress for postmasters subject to bankruptcy orders - 21 March 2025
Progress update on redress for postmasters subject to bankruptcy orders - 21 March 2025
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The Prime Minister has appointed 5 Trustees to the British Museum
The Prime Minister has appointed 5 Trustees to the British Museum
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The Prime Minister has appointed 5 Trustees to the Tate
The Prime Minister has appointed 5 Trustees to the Tate
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The Prime Minister has appointed 6 new Trustees to the V&A
The Prime Minister has appointed 6 new Trustees to the V&A
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PM remarks at St Patrick's Day reception: 19 March 2025
PM remarks at St Patrick's Day reception: 19 March 2025
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Meeting of major landowners to boost nature's recovery
Meeting of major landowners to boost nature's recovery
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Ł1.35 million funding boost to drive growth of visitor economy in North East and West Midlands
£1.35 million funding boost to drive growth of visitor economy in North East and West Midlands
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Building the Future of Criminal Justice: Our Vision for 2025 and Beyond (Part 2)

Following my previous blog on the current state of our criminal courts, I want to share our vision for the future and the steps we're taking to build a more efficient and effective justice system. 

2025...
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Reforming Benefits and Support: echoes of our earlier advice

It is not uncommon that the Social Security Advisory Committee's recommendations, while not wholly accepted at the time they are made, feature in some shape or form in policy announcements in the ...

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Breaking down the digital divide in schools: What you need to know 
Breaking down the digital divide in schools: What you need to know 
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T Level and T Level foundation year entrant data 2024 to 2025
T Level and T Level foundation year entrant data 2024 to 2025
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February 2025 Transaction Data
February 2025 Transaction Data
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Leading food experts join Government food strategy to restore pride in British food
Leading food experts join Government food strategy to restore pride in British food
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Planning Inspectorate’s approach to casework during the pre-election period 2025
Planning Inspectorate’s approach to casework during the pre-election period 2025
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How do I choose the right care home?
Finding a suitable care home for you or a loved one can be difficult. Knowing what to look for and what questions to ask can make the decision easier. We’ve gathered some information and useful resources to help...
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Draft affirmative coming for Whiplash Injury (Amendment) Regulations 2025
Draft affirmative coming for Whiplash Injury (Amendment) Regulations 2025. See other results for details.
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Changes to Contact Centre hours
Changes to Contact Centre hours
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Anniversary Statement: Cessna 208B, G-CPSS
Anniversary Statement: Cessna 208B, G-CPSS
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Great British Energy announces Ł10 million for local governments
Great British Energy announces £10 million for local governments
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Guidance: Applying for compensation after a miscarriage of justice
Guidance: Applying for compensation after a miscarriage of justice
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Shapwick Heath Peat Restoration – Bringing Bogs Back to Somerset

By Louise Treneman, Senior Reserve Manager

Peatlands habitats, such as raised bog, blanket bog and fen, in good condition, are home to a wide range of species and store the largest amount of carbon...

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Voluntary scheme aggregate net sales and payment information: February 2025
Voluntary scheme aggregate net sales and payment information: February 2025
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OSCAR II – publishing data from the database: March 2025
OSCAR II – publishing data from the database: March 2025
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Narrowing the digital divide in schools and colleges
Narrowing the digital divide in schools and colleges
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Correction to Film Industry Statement (Baroness Twycross)

On 9 October 2024, my right honourable friend, the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, made an oral statement in the House of Commons announcing the laying of the necessary statutory instrument...

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Varying the Leveson Order (Baroness Twycross)

I am repeating the following Written Ministerial Statement made today in the other place by my Right Honourable Friend, the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, Lisa Nandy MP:

This is a joint...

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Families First Partnership Programme (Janet Daby, Member, Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Bill [HL] Committee)

Today, I am launching the programme guide for the Families First Partnership programme, which will begin delivery from April 2025. This represents a major milestone in the government’s commitment to rebalancing...

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Publication of the Report on Part One of the Independent Review of Disclosure and Fraud Offences (Dan Jarvis, Member, Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill: Programming sub committee)

I am pleased to inform the House that the Home Office has today published Jonathan Fisher KC’s Independent Review of Disclosure Report, ‘Disclosure in the Digital Age.’

The Review...

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Update to Contingent Liability arising from the EWS1 Professional Indemnity Insurance Scheme following closure (Alex Norris)

In September 2022, the EWS1 professional indemnity insurance (PII) scheme launched for competent fire safety professionals undertaking EWS1 assessments, fire safety assessments for the External Wall Systems in...

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Annual European Union Finances Statement (Darren Jones)

I am today laying before Parliament, “The European Union Finances Statement 2024 on the implementation of the Withdrawal Agreement’” (CP 1296). This is an annual publication; this year’...

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Varying the Leveson Order (Lisa Nandy)

This is a joint statement made with the Secretary of State for the Home Department.

As Ministers with joint responsibility for the Leveson Inquiry into the culture, practices, and ethics of the press, today...

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Whiplash reform: The Whiplash Injury (Amendment) Regulations 2025 (Sarah Sackman, Member, Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill Committee)

I would like to inform the House that I am laying the draft Whiplash Injury (Amendment) Regulations 2025 by way of affirmative procedure.

Subject to approval by both Houses, the Regulations will increase...

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ASEAN-UK workshop paves path for engineering biology innovation
ASEAN-UK workshop paves path for engineering biology innovation
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Sports broadcast and production companies fined Ł4 million in freelancer pay investigation
Sports broadcast and production companies fined £4 million in freelancer pay investigation
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UN Human Rights Council 58: UK Statement for the Special Rapporteur on Myanmar
UN Human Rights Council 58: UK Statement for the Special Rapporteur on Myanmar
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UK sanctions freeze Ł25bn of Russian assets
UK sanctions freeze £25bn of Russian assets
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From field to forest: how Shimpling Park Farm introduced agroforestry on their century-old farm

To mark International Day of Forests 2025, John Pawsey reflects on how he introduced agroforestry at Shimpling Park Farm, a mixed organic farm in Suffolk and one of the UK’s leading examples of agroforestry ...

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OFSI Annual Review 2023-24: Engage, Enhance, Enforce
OFSI Annual Review 2023-24: Engage, Enhance, Enforce
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Cambridge Growth Company and the Advisory Council
Cambridge Growth Company and the Advisory Council
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Nature boost: Government launches first action plan on pesticides in a decade
Nature boost: Government launches first action plan on pesticides in a decade
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Great British Energy to cut bills for hospitals and schools
Great British Energy to cut bills for hospitals and schools
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No child left behind in plans to narrow the digital divide in education
No child left behind in plans to narrow the digital divide in education
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Ł100 million to revamp local sports facilities across UK
£100 million to revamp local sports facilities across UK
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Government to plant first National Forest in 30 years
Government to plant first National Forest in 30 years
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UK Pesticides National Action Plan 2025
UK Pesticides National Action Plan 2025
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20 March

Peru and UK expand their collaboration on high-complexity hospital infrastructure
Peru and UK expand their collaboration on high-complexity hospital infrastructure
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PM remarks to Permanent Joint Headquarters and military planners at Northwood: 20 March 2025
PM remarks to Permanent Joint Headquarters and military planners at Northwood: 20 March 2025
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RPC offers to help Government achieve a 25% reduction in the administrative costs of regulation

We welcome the announcement by the Chancellor of the Exchequer of a “Radical action plan to cut red tape and kickstart growth” including a pledge to cut the administrative cost of regulation...

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Secretary of State Peter Kyle speech to Nvidia GTC 2025
Secretary of State Peter Kyle speech to Nvidia GTC 2025
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Clean air zone service annual report 2023 to 2024
Clean air zone service annual report 2023 to 2024
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Clean air zone service annual report 2022 to 2023
Clean air zone service annual report 2022 to 2023
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New Company Partner of the Young Generation Network Announced
New Company Partner of the Young Generation Network Announced
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UK TRA readies itself for more new remedies
UK TRA readies itself for more new remedies
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Construction to begin on new accommodation at DM Kineton
Construction to begin on new accommodation at DM Kineton
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A New Era for England's Nature: Celebrating the Publication of the second Local Nature Recovery Strategy
North Northamptonshire's Local Nature Recovery Strategy

By Emily Butterwick – Northamptonshire LNRS Senior Officer

This month we celebrate the publication of North Northamptonshire Council’s ...

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NRS Dounreay Socio Economic Impact Strategy 2025/26 to 2027/28
NRS Dounreay Socio Economic Impact Strategy 2025/26 to 2027/28
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Defra: workforce management information February 2025
Defra: workforce management information February 2025
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Response to an inspection of the management of fee waiver applications
Response to an inspection of the management of fee waiver applications
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Parliamentary group receive warm welcome

This week we welcomed a delegation from the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Archives and History to learn more about the work of The National Archives.

Dr Jess Nelson shows some of our iconic ...

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TRA initiates transition review into glass fibre from Egypt
TRA initiates transition review into glass fibre from Egypt
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TRA initiates transition review into ammonium nitrate from Russia
TRA initiates transition review into ammonium nitrate from Russia
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Circular 003/2025: Annex F, O and U, Police Regulations 2003
Circular 003/2025: Annex F, O and U, Police Regulations 2003
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North East Fisheries Officers start their close season patrols
North East Fisheries Officers start their close season patrols
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Climate and environment conference
Climate and environment conference
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Middle East: Foreign Secretary statement, 20 March 2025
Middle East: Foreign Secretary statement, 20 March 2025
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New Chief Executive Officer Appointed for the Disclosure and Barring Service
New Chief Executive Officer Appointed for the Disclosure and Barring Service
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Inspection report published: An inspection of the Home Office’s management of fee waiver applications (August 2024 – November 2024)
Inspection report published: An inspection of the Home Office’s management of fee waiver applications (August 2024 – November 2024)
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Environment Agency and Oxford City Council unlock growth
Environment Agency and Oxford City Council unlock growth
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Chief Secretary announces Government finance systems overhaul
Chief Secretary announces Government finance systems overhaul
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Darren Jones speech to Institute for Government
Darren Jones speech to Institute for Government
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The ceasefire deal was the best chance we had seen to return the hostages to their families: UK statement at the UN Security Council
The ceasefire deal was the best chance we had seen to return the hostages to their families: UK statement at the UN Security Council
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Understanding Ideology's Role in Terrorism and Extremism
Understanding Ideology's Role in Terrorism and Extremism
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The State of Play In Our Criminal Courts: Challenges and Current Actions (Part 1) 

[English] - [Cymraeg]

As we enter a new financial year, I wanted to share how HMCTS is responding to the current major challenges in the criminal courts, as well as preparing for...

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Setting strategic direction for the Security Industry Authority
Setting strategic direction for the Security Industry Authority
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Council tax levels publication

The government has today published the Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England for 2025-26. This showed the national average council tax bill will increase by less than last year under...

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UK NSC meeting March 2025
UK NSC meeting March 2025
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Service Inquiry into the death of a service person during an adventurous training expedition to Stubai Glacier, Austria on 11 March 2023
Service Inquiry into the death of a service person during an adventurous training expedition to Stubai Glacier, Austria on 11 March 2023
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Prisons and young offender institutions inspection outcomes: 1 March 2024 to 17 March 2025
Prisons and young offender institutions inspection outcomes: 1 March 2024 to 17 March 2025
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Exploring fraudulent behaviour in SDS Modern Apprenticeship 2023
Exploring fraudulent behaviour in SDS Modern Apprenticeship 2023
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Fuel poverty enhancement in 2020
Fuel poverty enhancement in 2020
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Pilot to investigate fraud for UK Research and Innovation 2021
Pilot to investigate fraud for UK Research and Innovation 2021
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Report of the Royal Trustees on the Sovereign Grant Review 2025-26
Report of the Royal Trustees on the Sovereign Grant Review 2025-26
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​​Local Enterprise Partnership functions: decision on funding​
​​Local Enterprise Partnership functions: decision on funding​
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Manchester tech companies shut down for suspected monthly direct debit scam
Manchester tech companies shut down for suspected monthly direct debit scam
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Energy Security & Critical Infrastructure Protection Conference
Energy Security & Critical Infrastructure Protection Conference
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