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07 July

Update on the Leadership of UK Statistics Authority and the Office for National Statistics
Update on the Leadership of UK Statistics Authority and the Office for National Statistics
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PM call with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine: 7 July 2025
PM call with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine: 7 July 2025
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Best Start Family Hubs: what parents need to know 
Best Start Family Hubs: what parents need to know 
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Giving every child the best start in life
Giving every child the best start in life
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Enforcement webinar outlines best practice and improvements to casework timeframes
Enforcement webinar outlines best practice and improvements to casework timeframes
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Temporary removal of the unclaimed Estates list
Temporary removal of the unclaimed Estates list
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Landmark strategy to improve early years and family services
Landmark strategy to improve early years and family services
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Great British Energy permanent CEO appointed
Great British Energy permanent CEO appointed
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Islamophobia Working Group Definition 

In February, the government established an independent working group, chaired by Dominic Grieve KC, to advise on a definition of anti-Muslim hatred/Islamophobia. This step has been taken in response to the...

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Annual Report of the Certification Officer 2024-2025 (PDF format)
Annual Report of the Certification Officer 2024-2025 (PDF format)
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NHS England annual accountability statement: 2023 to 2024
NHS England annual accountability statement: 2023 to 2024
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Defra: spending over £25,000, May 2025
Defra: spending over £25,000, May 2025
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Defra: spending over £500, May 2025
Defra: spending over £500, May 2025
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Post Office Horizon financial redress and legal costs data for 2025
Post Office Horizon financial redress and legal costs data for 2025
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NICE annual report and accounts: 2024 to 2025
NICE annual report and accounts: 2024 to 2025
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FOI request: contact details for legal correspondence
FOI request: contact details for legal correspondence
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Diplomats sharing global business expertise with British firms
Diplomats sharing global business expertise with British firms
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Prime Minister and Home Secretary mark 20th anniversary of 7/7
Prime Minister and Home Secretary mark 20th anniversary of 7/7
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International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance statement in support of Holocaust remembrance institutions, organisations, and professionals, June 2025
International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance statement in support of Holocaust remembrance institutions, organisations, and professionals, June 2025
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Investigation opened into parish church after concerns raised over its financial controls
Investigation opened into parish church after concerns raised over its financial controls
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CAC Annual Report 2024-25
CAC Annual Report 2024-25
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RAF personnel to benefit from new SLA accommodation at Cosford
RAF personnel to benefit from new SLA accommodation at Cosford
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Review into Government Response to the Death of Harry Dunn
Review into Government Response to the Death of Harry Dunn
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Global Combat Air Programme Joint Statement: 7 July 2025
Global Combat Air Programme Joint Statement: 7 July 2025
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Unlocking Nature for All

By Val Woods, Centre for Outdoor Accessibility Training (COAT) Lead Officer, Natural England

Training group at COAT – gate field. © Mike Downey

I consider myself fortunate to be working on a fantastic...

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Electricity Distribution Networks study: government response
Electricity Distribution Networks study: government response
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Employment Rights Bill to increase bereavement leave for families who face pregnancy loss
Employment Rights Bill to increase bereavement leave for families who face pregnancy loss
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UK Export Finance backs Bristol tech firm revolutionising automotive industry
UK Export Finance backs Bristol tech firm revolutionising automotive industry
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UN Human Rights Council 59: UK Statement on Technical Cooperation in Colombia
UN Human Rights Council 59: UK Statement on Technical Cooperation in Colombia
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Homes England, NatWest and WMCA to support Aviva and Moda in £200m deal for major rental community in Birmingham
Homes England, NatWest and WMCA to support Aviva and Moda in £200m deal for major rental community in Birmingham
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FETF 2025 closing soon: still time to apply
Eppenga

If you're thinking about investing in new kit, there’s still time to apply for the Farming Equipment and Technology Fund 2025. 

Applications are open now and will close...

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Taking policy design to a global public audience

Last month, the UK Civil Service took part in the London Design Biennale for the first time - showcasing policy design to a global public audience.

Our pavilion, designed and delivered by...

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Chancellor’s National Wealth Fund investment in major carbon capture project to boost 3,500 jobs
Chancellor’s National Wealth Fund investment in major carbon capture project to boost 3,500 jobs
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Navigating change: intandem’s ACE supplier story 
Navigating change: intandem’s ACE supplier story 
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Celebrating Youth Employment Week
Celebrating Youth Employment Week
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How the Care Leavers Internship Scheme Changed My Career Path
Shannon My journey to the Civil Service

My name is Shannon Symington, and I am 26 years old. Before my career in the Civil Service, I was a retail worker at Primark in Newcastle and in my final year of...

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Locally rooted, community shaped: launch of the Isle of Wight and Cornwall & Isles of Scilly Local Nature Recovery Strategies
Poppy fields of West Pentire. Credit: Natural England/Paul Glendell.

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NDA calls for engagement on refreshed decommissioning strategy
NDA calls for engagement on refreshed decommissioning strategy
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The NDA group Draft Strategy 2025 for public consultation
The NDA group Draft Strategy 2025 for public consultation
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Workers in line for £29,000 boost thanks to landmark Pensions Bill
Workers in line for £29,000 boost thanks to landmark Pensions Bill
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From the inside out: how DDaT is powering UKEF’s 2025 vision
From the inside out: how DDaT is powering UKEF’s 2025 vision
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Modernising Services at UKEF: A Business Analyst's Perspective
Modernising Services at UKEF: A Business Analyst's Perspective
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The importance of accessible design
The importance of accessible design
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06 July

Kenya: Call for bids for provision of packaged natural mineral water
Kenya: Call for bids for provision of packaged natural mineral water
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Parents urged to read more to boost children’s life chances
Parents urged to read more to boost children’s life chances
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Misleading reporting on Employment Rights Bill

Coverage in a Sunday paper today suggests our Employment Rights Bill will see private firms being pressured into hiring diversity officers and will impose a ban on ‘offensive banter’ in the workplace. Read more. (cached), Summary and Comments (0), Email this. First seen at 11:31, 6 July 2025

Investigating British ticks for viral threats
World Zoonosis Day is marked annually on 6 July

Ticks are particularly unpleasant creatures. They bite us, cause infestations in livestock and pets, and are a source of numerous pathogens that cause diseases...

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Government revives family services, supporting 500,000 more kids
Government revives family services, supporting 500,000 more kids
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05 July

Regulator disqualifies Nottingham charity trustee over inflammatory sermon
Regulator disqualifies Nottingham charity trustee over inflammatory sermon
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Foreign Secretary reiterates UK’s ongoing support to Lebanon
Foreign Secretary reiterates UK’s ongoing support to Lebanon
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UK re-establishes diplomatic relations with Syria in first Ministerial visit for 14 years
UK re-establishes diplomatic relations with Syria in first Ministerial visit for 14 years
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PM call with President Macron of France: 5 July 2025
PM call with President Macron of France: 5 July 2025
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Residential Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (Residential PEEPs) (Alex Norris)

The government is today laying regulations to address the last three outstanding Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 1 recommendations, on Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans, or PEEPs, and building-level evacuation...

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Strengthening leaseholder consumer rights (Matthew Pennycook, Member, Planning and Infrastructure Bill Committee)

The cost of living remains a pressing concern for leaseholders across England and Wales. In addition to managing the costs of household bills and other essentials, many are struggling to cope with the additional...

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Update on Ex-Gratia Scheme Following 2021 Data Incident (Luke Pollard, Member, Armed Forces Commissioner Bill)

I would like to update the House on the pro-active approach the Ministry of Defence has taken for a historical data handling incident affecting 277 individuals that applied to the Afghan Relocation and Assistance...

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Legislation Day (James Murray, Member, Crown Estate Bill [HL] Committee)

The Government is committed to developing and legislating tax policy in a way that achieves long-term economic stability and supports economic growth.

The Government is committed to a single major fiscal...

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Turbocharging the UK’s onshore wind industry (Michael Shanks, Member, Planning and Infrastructure Bill Committee)

I am tabling this statement to inform members of the publication of the Onshore Wind Taskforce Strategy and updated Community Benefits Guidance for Onshore Wind in England.

The Government is committed to...

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Personal thank you to NHS worker from Prime Minister
Personal thank you to NHS worker from Prime Minister
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Minister Smith Keynote Speech at SKOPE Skills Summit, Oxford
Minister Smith Keynote Speech at SKOPE Skills Summit, Oxford
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Nationwide clampdown on delivery riders working illegally
Nationwide clampdown on delivery riders working illegally
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04 July

How does science support sustainable places and pathways to net zero?  

By Dr Gina Cavan, Lead Scientist for Land Research 

Greenbooth Reservoir, Greater Manchester

Achieving net zero by 2050, the UK’s legally binding target, will be a national effort. All parts of...

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Reception Year Quality RISE Conference Keynote
Reception Year Quality RISE Conference Keynote
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Energy Secretary approves largest Irish Sea offshore wind farm
Energy Secretary approves largest Irish Sea offshore wind farm
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County lines taskforce set up in West Yorkshire
County lines taskforce set up in West Yorkshire
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Committal for contempt of court: Moat Homes Limited -v- Mr Adrian Platt

Claim number: K01CM208

In the County Court at Chelmsford

Sitting in The County Court at Southend

4 July 2025

Before:HHJ DuddridgeBetween:Moat Homes Limited-v-Mr Adrian...

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Our initial advice on disability benefit reform

Few challenges facing the country are more significant than ensuring our social security system provides the right support for people with disabilities and severe or chronic health conditions, supporting them...

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Inter-Ministerial Group for Housing, Communities and Local Government communiqué: 4 June 2025
Inter-Ministerial Group for Housing, Communities and Local Government communiqué: 4 June 2025
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Assessment and rating of wind turbine noise guidance: proposed updates
Assessment and rating of wind turbine noise guidance: proposed updates
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Scottish Secretary: Scotland must not miss out on nuclear opportunities
Scottish Secretary: Scotland must not miss out on nuclear opportunities
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Multi-agency terror response put to the test
Multi-agency terror response put to the test
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Elizabeth Emblem Recognises Scottish Public Servants
Elizabeth Emblem Recognises Scottish Public Servants
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Launching of the ASEAN-UK Health Security Partnership Programme
Launching of the ASEAN-UK Health Security Partnership Programme
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Work to stop road to Romsey from flooding starts soon
Work to stop road to Romsey from flooding starts soon
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Mona Offshore Wind Farm development consent decision announced
Mona Offshore Wind Farm development consent decision announced
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Zermex 100 mg/ml LA Solution for Injection for Cattle and Zermex 20 mg/ml LA Solution for Injection for Sheep – SPC change
Zermex 100 mg/ml LA Solution for Injection for Cattle and Zermex 20 mg/ml LA Solution for Injection for Sheep – SPC change
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How can drone photography give you a new perspective?

Over the last decade, the popularity of drone photography has soared. Everyone from home movie makers to leading cinematographers now make use of a technology that’s easier to access than ever before and...

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The 10 Year Health Plan and the role for social care
The plan represents a new opportunity for the social care sector to engage with the ambitions of a stronger, better, safer health and care service. A plan we all helped to build

As health and social...

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FCDO Services spending over £500, May 2025
FCDO Services spending over £500, May 2025
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The Sovereign Grant and Sovereign Grant Reserve annual report and accounts 2023-24
The Sovereign Grant and Sovereign Grant Reserve annual report and accounts 2023-24
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The Sovereign Grant and Sovereign Grant Reserve annual report and accounts 2024 to 2025
The Sovereign Grant and Sovereign Grant Reserve annual report and accounts 2024 to 2025
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FCDO Services prompt payment data April to June 2025
FCDO Services prompt payment data April to June 2025
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Authenticity Methodology Working Group annual summary
Authenticity Methodology Working Group annual summary
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Safer Streets summer town centre initiative
Safer Streets summer town centre initiative
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Adult social care and the cost of inaction: government response to the HSCC
Adult social care and the cost of inaction: government response to the HSCC
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Draft affirmative coming for Markets in Financial Instruments (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2025
Draft affirmative coming for Markets in Financial Instruments (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2025. See other results for details.
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Millions of leaseholders backed with strengthened rights
Millions of leaseholders backed with strengthened rights
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Environment Agency completes £75m flood scheme in Essex
Environment Agency completes £75m flood scheme in Essex
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New plan to kickstart onshore wind revolution
New plan to kickstart onshore wind revolution
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MHRA approves nogapendekin alfa inbakicept to treat adult patients with non-muscle invasive bladder cancer  
MHRA approves nogapendekin alfa inbakicept to treat adult patients with non-muscle invasive bladder cancer  
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Top apprenticeship employers celebrated for 2025
Top apprenticeship employers celebrated for 2025
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Strengthening leaseholder protections over charges and services: consultation
Strengthening leaseholder protections over charges and services: consultation
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Onshore wind strategy
Onshore wind strategy
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Supply and Appropriation (Main Estimates) (No. 2) Bill (Lord Livermore)

I have made a statement under Section 19(1)(a) of the Human Rights Act 1998 that, in my view, the provisions of the Supply and Appropriation (Main Estimates) (No.2) Bill are compatible with the convention rights...

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Government Response to the National Infrastructure Commission’s study ‘Electricity distribution networks: Creating capacity for the future’ (Michael Shanks, Member, Planning and Infrastructure Bill Committee)

This statement will not be made today

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CCUS Track-1 contingent liabilities – Padeswood (Sarah Jones)

Introduction

Today, I am pleased to have laid a Departmental Minute updating on the contingent liabilities (CLs) associated with the Carbon Capture Usage and Storage (CCUS) Track-1 clusters, Hynet and East...

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Security Service (Yvette Cooper)

The purpose of this statement is to provide an update to the House on MI5’s correction of previously incorrect evidence that it provided to the High Court, the special advocates, the Investigatory Powers...

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State Threat Prevention and Investigation Measures (STPIMs): 20 December 2024 to 19 March 2025 (Dan Jarvis, Member, Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill: Programming sub committee)

Section 55(1) of the National Security Act 2023 (the 2023 Act) requires the Secretary of State to report to Parliament as soon as reasonably practicable after the end of every relevant three-month period on the...

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Implementation of Beneficial Ownership Registers across the Overseas Territories (Stephen Doughty, Member, Commonwealth Parliamentary Association and International Committee of the Red Cross (Status) Bill [HL])

Illicit finance, corruption, and kleptocracy pose a direct threat to our national security, economic resilience, and the integrity of the global financial system. The UK remains steadfast in its commitment to...

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

Local government delivers over 800 essential services that we all rely on, including to the most vulnerable in society. From shaping local places to supporting community wellbeing, councils directly impact the...

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Malign Activity in the OSCE Region: Joint statement to the OSCE
Malign Activity in the OSCE Region: Joint statement to the OSCE
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