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12 November

Membership of the UK-EU Parliamentary Partnership Assembly (PPA) (Nick Thomas-Symonds)

The Hon. Member for Llanelli (Dame Nia Griffith MP) has been appointed as a full representative of the UK-EU Parliamentary Partnership Assembly in place of the Hon. Member for Monmouthshire (Catherine Fookes ...

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Intergovernmental Relations Engagement Dashboard (Chris Ward)

This Government came to office with a clear commitment: to reset relationships with the devolved governments, working in genuine partnership to deliver change in every part of the United Kingdom.

Between...

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Notification of Contingent Liability (Rachel Reeves)

The independent Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of England (“the Bank”) decided at its meeting ending on 3 February 2022 to reduce the stocks of UK government bonds and sterling non-financial...

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Veterans Strategy (Louise Jones)

My noble. Friend the Minister of State in the House of Lords (The Lord Coaker) made the following statement on 10 November 2025.

Today, this Government is pleased to take another step towards renewing the...

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Government Response to the independent review 'Delivering the Best for Girls in Custody' (Jake Richards)

Today, I am pleased to announce the publication of the Government’s response to Susannah Hancock’s independent review, ‘Delivering the Best for Girls in Custody’. This marks a significant...

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Strategy to support the development, validation and uptake of alternative methods to animals in science (Kanishka Narayan)

I am repeating the following Written Ministerial Statement made today in the other place by my Noble Friend, the Minister of State for Science, Innovation, Research and Nuclear, Lord Vallance of Balham.

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British Steel (Chris McDonald)

The Government committed to updating Parliament on British Steel every four sitting weeks for the duration of the period of special measures being applied under the Steel Industry (Special Measures) Act 2025. ...

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Restoration of War Memorials (Lisa Nandy)

I am repeating the following Written Ministerial Statement made on 10 November 2025 in the other place by my Noble Friend, the Minister for Museums, Heritage and Gambling and DCMS Lords Minister, Baroness Twycross...

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New report highlights impact of climate change on mental health in the UK
New report highlights impact of climate change on mental health in the UK
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UK and African business leaders arrive in Togo to create trade and investment deals
UK and African business leaders arrive in Togo to create trade and investment deals
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UK NSC consults on evidence related to screening for antenatal and postnatal mental health conditions

The UK National Screening Committee (UK NSC) has opened a consultation on evidence relating to population screening for antenatal and postnatal mental health conditions.

We are asking stakeholders...

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New law to tackle AI child abuse images at source as reports more than double
New law to tackle AI child abuse images at source as reports more than double
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Tough new laws to strengthen the UK's defences against cyber attacks on NHS, transport and energy
Tough new laws to strengthen the UK's defences against cyber attacks on NHS, transport and energy
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Education Secretary sets roadmap to improve attendance levels
Education Secretary sets roadmap to improve attendance levels
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11 November

Billions to be redirected back into patient care with NHS reform
Billions to be redirected back into patient care with NHS reform
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The United Kingdom remains concerned by the deterioration in the political situation in South Sudan: UK statement at the UN Security Council
The United Kingdom remains concerned by the deterioration in the political situation in South Sudan: UK statement at the UN Security Council
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Ł200,000 emergency support to protect Ukraine's cultural heritage
£200,000 emergency support to protect Ukraine's cultural heritage
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Local communities set to benefit as new Office for the Impact Economy to partner with philanthropists, social investors and businesses
Local communities set to benefit as new Office for the Impact Economy to partner with philanthropists, social investors and businesses
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Deputy Prime Minister announces new measures to bear down on releases in error and keep public safe
Deputy Prime Minister announces new measures to bear down on releases in error and keep public safe
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Flu vaccine providing important protection despite new subclade
Flu vaccine providing important protection despite new subclade
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Appointment: 11 November 2025
Appointment: 11 November 2025
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Register a fishery, cropping water or aquaponic system
Register a fishery, cropping water or aquaponic system
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Guidance: Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science privacy notices
Guidance: Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science privacy notices
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Speech by the Master of the Rolls: The International Jurisdiction Taskforce

Sir Geoffrey Vos, Master of the Rolls, gave a speech on 6 November 2025 to mark the 45th Anniversary of the Centre for Commercial Law Studies at Queen Mary University of London.

You can read the speech...

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How AI-ready content can boost policy effectiveness
Andrea Leary

I’m often asked about the risk of generative (GenAI) bots serving up incorrect information from GOV.UK or Business.gov.uk. My answer is that GenAI bots are not the risk in themselves. ...

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How citizen scientists are helping to close the freshwater data gap

By Amy Stocking and Matilda Dixon, Higher Officers for Citizen Science

Ponds may be small, but they punch well above their weight when it comes to biodiversity, supporting around two-thirds of all ...

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How well will I be protected from flu this year with the current UK influenza vaccines?

You may wonder why you need to have a flu vaccine every year, and how effective the flu vaccines are in preventing you from becoming seriously unwell. The vaccines help protect those most vulnerable from...

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Asset Purchase Facility (APF) ceiling, November 2025
Asset Purchase Facility (APF) ceiling, November 2025
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Barbara Woroncow reappointed as Trustee of Royal Armouries
Barbara Woroncow reappointed as Trustee of Royal Armouries
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Delivering Future Advantage Through Testing and Evaluation: New Ł1 Million Themed Competition Launched
Delivering Future Advantage Through Testing and Evaluation: New £1 Million Themed Competition Launched
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British High Commission in Malaysia organise Remembrance Day Service
British High Commission in Malaysia organise Remembrance Day Service
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Derbyshire firm to pay nearly Ł90,000 for breaking waste permit
Derbyshire firm to pay nearly £90,000 for breaking waste permit
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UKAEA and MTC Training launch cross-sector skills apprenticeships
UKAEA and MTC Training launch cross-sector skills apprenticeships
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Joint Statement from the Kingdom of Bahrain, United Kingdom and United States Defence Working Group
Joint Statement from the Kingdom of Bahrain, United Kingdom and United States Defence Working Group
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Man who threatened rape and murder against air steward has sentence increased
Man who threatened rape and murder against air steward has sentence increased
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Government to transform care for girls in custody
Government to transform care for girls in custody
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How to deal with restrictions in the register
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We see a lot of applications seeking to disapply or modify a restriction in the title register where this is either incorrect or unnecessary. In this blog, senior practitioners consider...

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Protecting our seas together: MPA byelaws, enforcement, and compliance

Our mission is to safeguard England’s marine environment while supporting a thriving and sustainable fishing industry. One way we can achieve this is through the implementation and enforcement of byelaws within...

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Coverage of the standards and conduct announcement

Today, the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government announced planned reforms to provide local authorities with powers to clean up local politics. This responds to the challenges local authorities...

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Releases in Error from 1 April 2025 to 31 October 2025
Releases in Error from 1 April 2025 to 31 October 2025
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Report of the Chief Electoral Officer for Northern Ireland 2024-2025
Report of the Chief Electoral Officer for Northern Ireland 2024-2025
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The Quality of Education in Young Offender Institutions: action plan
The Quality of Education in Young Offender Institutions: action plan
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Building the Skills System Britain needs: Skills England's role in Post-16 Reform, by Tessa Griffiths and Sarah Maclean

The government's Post-16 Education and Skills White Paper marks a pivotal moment, setting out the Government’s plan for a world-leading skills system which meets the needs of employers, ...

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Scottish bus operators penalised for timetable and maintenance failures
Scottish bus operators penalised for timetable and maintenance failures
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HM Land Registry launches new APIs to save customers time
HM Land Registry launches new APIs to save customers time
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Universal Periodic Review 50: UK Statement on Croatia
Universal Periodic Review 50: UK Statement on Croatia
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Updated Accident Reporting Form issued
Updated Accident Reporting Form issued
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Universal Periodic Review 50: UK Statement on the Marshall Islands
Universal Periodic Review 50: UK Statement on the Marshall Islands
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DWP and CMG: spending over Ł500, October 2025
DWP and CMG: spending over £500, October 2025
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Q3 2024 - Q1 2025 Quarterly Intergovernmental Relations Engagement Dashboard
Q3 2024 - Q1 2025 Quarterly Intergovernmental Relations Engagement Dashboard
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Introducing our new one-day IP Workshop for businesses 
Introducing our new one-day IP Workshop for businesses 
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Replacing animals in science strategy
Replacing animals in science strategy
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Terms of Reference for the Independent Report into Young People and Work
Terms of Reference for the Independent Report into Young People and Work
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Restoration of War Memorials (Baroness Twycross)

As we mark 80 years since the end of the Second World War, the government is providing £2 million funding to support the conservation and repair of war memorials across the UK.

The nation&#...

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Veterans Strategy (Lord Coaker)

Today, this Government is pleased to take another step towards renewing the nation’s contract with those who serve and have served in the Armed Forces, demonstrating this Government is on their side. The...

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BHC Honiara announce new projects ahead of COP Summit
BHC Honiara announce new projects ahead of COP Summit
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Animal testing to be phased out faster as UK unveils roadmap for alternative methods
Animal testing to be phased out faster as UK unveils roadmap for alternative methods
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Ingleborough National Nature Reserve trials different methods to protect against sheep and deer grazing
Ingleborough National Nature Reserve trials different methods to protect against sheep and deer grazing
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Tough new powers to clean up local politics  
Tough new powers to clean up local politics  
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MHRA-led study reveals major inconsistencies in global microbiome research
MHRA-led study reveals major inconsistencies in global microbiome research
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Connections Reform: offer ambition for Clean Power 2030
Connections Reform: offer ambition for Clean Power 2030
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Regulator of Social Housing and Charity Commission set out how they will continue to work together
Regulator of Social Housing and Charity Commission set out how they will continue to work together
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Policy paper: Delivering the best for girls in custody: government response
Policy paper: Delivering the best for girls in custody: government response
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UK to advance targeted science cooperation with China
UK to advance targeted science cooperation with China
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10 November

Veterans support centres to be rolled out across the country
Veterans support centres to be rolled out across the country
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Small arms trafficking is a transnational threat: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Small arms trafficking is a transnational threat: UK statement at the UN Security Council
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Kirsty McNeill visits Scotland's Bravest Manufacturing Company
Kirsty McNeill visits Scotland's Bravest Manufacturing Company
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Serious Fraud Office prosecutor wins economic crime award
Serious Fraud Office prosecutor wins economic crime award
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Joint Statement Condemning Atrocities and Violations of International Humanitarian law in Sudan
Joint Statement Condemning Atrocities and Violations of International Humanitarian law in Sudan
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A year of Google Analytics 4 on GOV.UK

At GOV.UK, we use data and insights to help us design the best possible content and services for our users. Making the most of our data, collected with a user’s consent, is central to realising the vision...

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Challenges of Considering a Spiritual Model when Working Under a Social Work/Medical Model

Introductions

Thank you to Soyeb for sharing his valuable insights on the centrality of spirituality and culture in social work and mental health in our first guest blog of November.

Sarah...
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Sir John Soane's Museum framework document 2025 to 2028
Sir John Soane's Museum framework document 2025 to 2028
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ICES area 7d and 7e king scallop dredge fishery closure 2026 & 2027 
ICES area 7d and 7e king scallop dredge fishery closure 2026 & 2027 
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Revenue and Customs Brief 6 (2025): VAT deduction on insurance intermediary services supplied outside the UK
Revenue and Customs Brief 6 (2025): VAT deduction on insurance intermediary services supplied outside the UK
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Five reasons to join the Operational Delivery Profession and power up your Civil Service career!

If your role involves direct service, case work, processing, telephony, or enforcement, or supports those that do, the Operational Delivery Profession (ODP) is your professional home. The essential...

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Consultation response on explosives precursors controls in Northern Ireland
Consultation response on explosives precursors controls in Northern Ireland
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Letter from the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care to Dr Camilla Kingdon
Letter from the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care to Dr Camilla Kingdon
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New college support teams to raise standards and drive growth
New college support teams to raise standards and drive growth
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Launching the AI Model Arena
Launching the AI Model Arena
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Universal Periodic Review 50: UK Statement on Andorra
Universal Periodic Review 50: UK Statement on Andorra
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UK breeds success with good genes in livestock genetics market
UK breeds success with good genes in livestock genetics market
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Universal Periodic Review 50: UK Statement on Maldives
Universal Periodic Review 50: UK Statement on Maldives
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Universal Periodic Review 50: UK Statement on Honduras
Universal Periodic Review 50: UK Statement on Honduras
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PM call with His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates: 10 November 2025
PM call with His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates: 10 November 2025
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GAD’s model quality assurance supports key circular economy policy
GAD’s model quality assurance supports key circular economy policy
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TRA reviews quotas on Category 13 steel
TRA reviews quotas on Category 13 steel
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Veterans Strategy
Veterans Strategy
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Independent investigation to be launched to tackle rising youth inactivity
Independent investigation to be launched to tackle rising youth inactivity
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Water Minister at British Water Conference
Water Minister at British Water Conference
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Celebrating talent and building a supportive future.
Celebrating talent and building a supportive future.
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Interim Director for Fair Access and Participation appointed
Interim Director for Fair Access and Participation appointed
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Remembrance Sunday Speech: 9 November 25
Remembrance Sunday Speech: 9 November 25
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Connect Fund supports veterans, grassroots communities and economic equality
Connect Fund supports veterans, grassroots communities and economic equality
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What is Pride in Place?
What is Pride in Place?
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Our third Boardroom Apprentice enjoys career-defining opportunity
Our third Boardroom Apprentice enjoys career-defining opportunity
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Terms of reference published: Management of the ODA spending target

The Independent Commission for Aid Impact (ICAI) has today published more information about our forthcoming review of the UK’s management of the official development assistance (ODA) spending target.  The period...

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How to protect trees and woodland from mammal damage

Chris Tomlin, a Policy Advisor at the Forestry Commission, welcomes the launch of the Forestry Commission’s new tree protection guidance – designed to help landowners and managers identify mammal damage...

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How healthy is our wildlife? New report unveiled.

The Great Britain Wildlife Health Partnership (GBWHP) has just released its new look annual report for 2024 and it is more than just a facelift. It provides a comprehensive overview into the fascinating...

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Navigating drought: Reflections on protecting waterways and supporting canal users 
EA Chair Alan Lovell and staff from the Canal and Rivers Trust at Allington Lock

As the summer boating season has drawn to a close, it’s a moment to reflect on...

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Building Britain's Future: Why Nature and Growth Go Hand in Hand

By Tony Juniper CBE, Chair of Natural England

It’s obvious isn’t it. Britain can either build the homes, infrastructure and clean energy systems our growing economy needs, or we can protect our...

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