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14 October

Major investment deals set to be announced at government’s inaugural International Investment Summit as PM vows to ‘remove needless regulation’ declaring Britain open for business
Major investment deals set to be announced at government’s inaugural International Investment Summit as PM vows to ‘remove needless regulation’ declaring Britain open for business
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Public urged to prepare for floods after wettest 18 months on record
Public urged to prepare for floods after wettest 18 months on record
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13 October

UK Foreign Secretary takes seat at table with European Union on Middle East crisis and war in Ukraine
UK Foreign Secretary takes seat at table with European Union on Middle East crisis and war in Ukraine
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Extra funding committed to support Holocaust Memorial Day
Extra funding committed to support Holocaust Memorial Day
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Industrial Strategy launch to ‘hardwire stability for investors’
Industrial Strategy launch to ‘hardwire stability for investors’
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12 October

Geology – Nature that is at its best in Winter

Dr. Benjamin Tindal, Senior Specialist – Quaternary Geology & Stratigraphy

October brings with it darker evenings, crisp mornings, and time for reflecting on the summer. With the changing of the...

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11 October

Disability Unit Regional Stakeholder Network: meeting summaries
Disability Unit Regional Stakeholder Network: meeting summaries
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Prime Minister and Heads of Devolved Governments Meeting communiqué 11 October 2024
Prime Minister and Heads of Devolved Governments Meeting communiqué 11 October 2024
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Anna Strongman appointed Non Executive Director
Anna Strongman appointed Non Executive Director
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New Ajax facility fitted out at Warminster Garrison
New Ajax facility fitted out at Warminster Garrison
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Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Denmark: Joëlle Jenny
Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Denmark: Joëlle Jenny
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UK and Switzerland kick off trade talks
UK and Switzerland kick off trade talks
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Four challenges people face living with learning disabilities
In the UK, approximately 1.5 million people have a learning disability. Many people with learning disabilities find it difficult to learn, develop new skills, understand information and interact with other people...
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Speech by the Master of the Rolls: AI and the GDPR

THE RIGHT HON. SIR GEOFFREY VOS

Irish Law Society Industry Event

Wednesday 09 October 2024

Introduction

1. The EU’s Artificial Intelligence Act[1] began entering into ...

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Regulation 45 reviews and reports – what you need to know

If you are the registered person for a children’s home, the law requires you to complete a regular review of the quality of care the home provides for children.

These reviews, and the reports that...

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The Rural Payments Agency Podcast: Episode 10

Welcome to the tenth episode of The RPA Podcast. In our latest episode, we have a roundtable discussion with RPA’s senior customer leadership team: ‘Inside the RPA: Leadership and Vision’.  In...

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UK Space Agency spending report: September 2024
UK Space Agency spending report: September 2024
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DBT: workforce management information October 2023
DBT: workforce management information October 2023
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DBT: workforce management information November 2023
DBT: workforce management information November 2023
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DBT: workforce management information December 2023
DBT: workforce management information December 2023
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DBT: workforce management information January 2024
DBT: workforce management information January 2024
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DBT: workforce management information February 2024
DBT: workforce management information February 2024
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DBT: workforce management information March 2024
DBT: workforce management information March 2024
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Innovation book club: 10 reads for problem solvers and creative thinkers

In support of this year’s One Big Thing, we’ve asked innovation leaders from across the Civil Service to give us their 2024 reading must-haves. Here are all the books and videos that were recommended...

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Draft affirmative coming for Consumer Composite Investments (Designated Activities) Regulations 2024
Draft affirmative coming for Consumer Composite Investments (Designated Activities) Regulations 2024. See other results for details.
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Draft affirmative coming for Windsor Framework (Non-Commercial Movement of Pet Animals) Regulations 2024
Draft affirmative coming for Windsor Framework (Non-Commercial Movement of Pet Animals) Regulations 2024. See other results for details.
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Baby Loss Certificates Extension (Baroness Merron)

I wish to inform the house that an extension to the Baby Loss Certificate Service has been launched.

The Baby Loss Certificate Service is a voluntary scheme to enable parents who have experienced...

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Cambridge Waste Water Treatment Plant Relocation - Development Consent Order Extension (Steve Reed)

This statement concerns the application made under the Planning Act 2008 for the proposed development by Anglian Water for the Cambridge Waste Water Treatment Plant Relocation Project.

Under section 107...

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Launch of the Office of Trade Sanctions Implementation (Jonathan Reynolds)

Today (10th October 2024), the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) launches the Office of Trade Sanctions Implementation (OTSI). OTSI is a new unit, equipped with enhanced powers, to strengthen the implementation...

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Delivering the Government’s Plan to Make Work Pay - Introduction of the Employment Rights Bill (Jonathan Reynolds)

The Plan to Make Work Pay sets out a significant and ambitious agenda to ensure workplace rights are fit for a modern economy, empower working people, and contribute to economic growth. Today, the Government ...

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Publication of Forensic Information Database Strategy Board Annual Report 2023-24 (Diana R. Johnson)

I am pleased to announce that I am, today, publishing the Annual Report of the Forensic Information Database Strategy Board for 2023-24. This report covers the National DNA Database and the National Fingerprints...

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Government response to the consultation on long-duration electricity storage (Michael Shanks, Member, Great British Energy Bill Committee)

This government is committed to making Britain a clean energy superpower. I am announcing a further important step enabling this mission: a decision to introduce a cap and floor regime to support investment in...

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Cabinet Committees (Keir Starmer)

Today I am publishing a Cabinet Committee list. I have placed a copy of the new list in the Libraries of both Houses.

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Infected Blood Compensation Authority Independent Member Appointments (Nick Thomas-Symonds)

I should like to inform the House that I have appointed three interim Non-Executive Board Members to the Infected Blood Compensation Authority under Part 3 of the Victims and Prisoners Act 2024:

Russell Frith...
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IBCA Newsletter, 10 October 2024
IBCA Newsletter, 10 October 2024
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A new approach to export support on great.gov.uk 
Tom Ha Enabling businesses to self-serve export support on great.gov.uk  

Great.gov.uk is the government’s platform to help educate and promote the benefits of exporting for UK businesses...

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All Smiles for Nature and Health in the Humber Region
Image: Nature Champions learning how to use apps to identify birds with Yorkshire Wildlife Trust at East Park, Hull. Credit HEY Smile Foundation

Esther Smith, Senior Officer, Health and Environment (Natural...

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VDEC Pre-clinical team helps to develop organ-on-a-chip to protect human health
VDEC Pre-clinical team helps to develop organ-on-a-chip to protect human health
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Ambassador For A Day 2024: British Embassy Manila
Ambassador For A Day 2024: British Embassy Manila
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UK government seals further 225 million investment in Teesside renewables industry with financing deal
UK government seals further £225 million investment in Teesside renewables industry with financing deal
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A new challenge: using satellite tech to monitor Algal Blooms in Northern Ireland
Image: European Union, Copernicus Sentinel-3 imagery

For generations Lough Neagh, Northern Ireland’s largest freshwater lake, has been central to the livelihoods and well-being of those living nearby.

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Housing boost for North East communities as Combined Authority deepens strategic ties with Homes England
Housing boost for North East communities as Combined Authority deepens strategic ties with Homes England
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Remembrance Service Sunday 10 November 2024 - Bangkok
Remembrance Service Sunday 10 November 2024 - Bangkok
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Employment Rights Bill: statement on lateness of IA submission
Employment Rights Bill: statement on lateness of IA submission
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Warsaw Human Dimension Conference 2024: UK closing statement
Warsaw Human Dimension Conference 2024: UK closing statement
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Thousands of pupils receive support to boost school attendance
Thousands of pupils receive support to boost school attendance
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10 October

Tidalwave of clean energy investment worth billions unlocked ahead of Investment Summit
Tidalwave of clean energy investment worth billions unlocked ahead of Investment Summit
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Diplomacy is the way to achieve peace and security for Lebanon and Israel: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Diplomacy is the way to achieve peace and security for Lebanon and Israel: UK statement at the UN Security Council
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Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner's message for Yom Kippur
Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner's message for Yom Kippur
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UN Human Rights Council 57: Introduction of Assistance to Somalia
UN Human Rights Council 57: Introduction of Assistance to Somalia
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School support staff body reinstated
School support staff body reinstated
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Ministerial Appointments: 10 October 2024
Ministerial Appointments: 10 October 2024
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New investment minister to spearhead bolstered Office for Investment
New investment minister to spearhead bolstered Office for Investment
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MHCLG: spending over 0, July 2024
MHCLG: spending over &pound;0, July 2024
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MHCLG: spending over 250, July 2024
MHCLG: spending over &pound;250, July 2024
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Matt Clifford's declared outside interests
Matt Clifford's declared outside interests
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Non-executive chair reappointment at GAD
Non-executive chair reappointment at GAD
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Sir John Armitt appointment as Chair of the National Infrastructure Commission extended
Sir John Armitt appointment as Chair of the National Infrastructure Commission extended
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Deputy Prime Minister launches first-ever Mayoral Council
Deputy Prime Minister launches first-ever Mayoral Council
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GAD supports the setting up of National Energy System Operator
GAD supports the setting up of National Energy System Operator
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Our online services will be unavailable on 12 and 13 October
Our online services will be unavailable on 12 and 13 October
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PM meeting with Secretary-General of NATO Mark Rutte: 10 October
PM meeting with Secretary-General of NATO Mark Rutte: 10 October
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PM meeting with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine: 10 October 2024
PM meeting with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine: 10 October 2024
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Energy experts appointed to deliver clean power 2030 mission
Energy experts appointed to deliver clean power 2030 mission
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New and updated guidance for pricing and reporting on non-competitive defence contracts
New and updated guidance for pricing and reporting on non-competitive defence contracts
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UK climate finance helps reduce more than 105 million tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions globally
UK climate finance helps reduce more than 105 million tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions globally
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Press release: Nearly 400 people already jailed following summer’s violent disorder
Press release: Nearly 400 people already jailed following summer’s violent disorder
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HM Courts and Tribunals Service Trust Statement 2023 to 2024
HM Courts and Tribunals Service Trust Statement 2023 to 2024
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IIAC annual report: 2023 to 2024
IIAC annual report: 2023 to 2024
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Response to FOIA request to Committee on Standards in Public Life
Response to FOIA request to Committee on Standards in Public Life
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UK Pollutant Release and Transfer Register: national implementation report 2025
UK Pollutant Release and Transfer Register: national implementation report 2025
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New appointments to board of Infected Blood Compensation Authority
New appointments to board of Infected Blood Compensation Authority
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Statement from the Secretary of State on Growth Deals
Statement from the Secretary of State on Growth Deals
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Indian woman experiences day as British High Commissioner
Indian woman experiences day as British High Commissioner
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New body to “get a grip” on infrastructure delays
New body to “get a grip” on infrastructure delays
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UK Government celebrates extension of UN Disability Convention to Bermuda
UK Government celebrates extension of UN Disability Convention to Bermuda
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First UK-US online safety agreement pledges closer co-operation to keep children safe online
First UK-US online safety agreement pledges closer co-operation to keep children safe online
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Chief Secretary to the Treasury sets vision for future of Britain's infrastructure
Chief Secretary to the Treasury sets vision for future of Britain's infrastructure
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Scottish Secretary pledges to take action on poverty
Scottish Secretary pledges to take action on poverty
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Construction starts on new healthcare facility for British Army at Leuchars Station
Construction starts on new healthcare facility for British Army at Leuchars Station
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Regulating the water industry - our approach, what we’re changing and new powers in the Water Bill 

As the environmental regulator for England, we are here to protect, support and improve the environment – including our rivers, lakes and seas.  

A key focus for us is driving a step ...

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Application are now open for Science and Engineering Fast Stream 2025
Application are now open for Science and Engineering Fast Stream 2025
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Working with people and politicians – a guide for innovators

Public entrepreneurs must be able to navigate and influence both social and political spheres in order to succeed. These are fundamental skills for innovating public systems and form part of the Enabling...

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Forensic Information Databases annual report 2023 to 2024
Forensic Information Databases annual report 2023 to 2024
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Next Steps to Make Work Pay
Next Steps to Make Work Pay
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Meet the Modern Civil Service: Jo Shanmugalingam
Jo is the Second Permanent Secretary at the Department for Transport. What does a Modern Civil Service mean to you? 

It means exactly what it says: skilled, innovative, ambitious civil service...

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Draft affirmative coming for Local Loans (Increase of Limit) Order 2024
Draft affirmative coming for Local Loans (Increase of Limit) Order 2024. See other results for details.
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Draft affirmative coming for Radio Equipment (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) Regulations2024
Draft affirmative coming for Radio Equipment (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) Regulations2024. See other results for details.
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Independent Film Tax Credit (Baroness Twycross)

I am repeating the following Written Ministerial Statement made today in the other place by my Honourable Friend, the Minister for Creative Industries, Arts and Tourism, Sir Chris Bryant MP

Today the government...

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Independent Film Tax Credit (Chris Bryant)

Today the government has laid regulations to bring in the Independent Film Tax Credit (IFTC). This will provide an uplift to our existing Audio-Visual Expenditure Credit (AVEC) specifically targeted to support...

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Letter to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care
Letter to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care
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Government to consult on five new Fisheries Management Plans
Government to consult on five new Fisheries Management Plans
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What does the Employment Rights Bill mean for you?
What does the Employment Rights Bill mean for you?
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Prioritising mental health in the workplace

My interest in mental health stems from a personal experience, having supported my wife through very traumatic times, which has also affected my own mental health in different ways. This lived experience...

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The Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee: annual report 2023 to 2024
The Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee: annual report 2023 to 2024
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Cyd-ddatganiad ar Bysgodfeydd: diwygiadau arfaethedig i Atodiad A
Cyd-ddatganiad ar Bysgodfeydd: diwygiadau arfaethedig i Atodiad A
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DSIT cyber security newsletter - September 2024
DSIT cyber security newsletter - September 2024
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DSIT cyber security newsletter - October 2024
DSIT cyber security newsletter - October 2024
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Live today- FMP and JFS consultations and publication of flatfish FMP

Fisheries Management Plans (FMPs) will enhance food security, support economic growth in coastal communities and restore and protect nature. 

Today, we are publishing a package of FMP material...

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Sellafield safety competition winners revealed
Sellafield safety competition winners revealed
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