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26 February 2025

Secretary of State for Northern Ireland meets Tánaiste in Dublin
seen at 22:43, 26 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Secretary of State for Northern Ireland meets Tánaiste in Dublin
Growth and security at heart of Prime Minister’s meeting with President Trump
seen at 22:41, 26 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Growth and security at heart of Prime Minister’s meeting with President Trump
Results of the Rapid Flood Guidance service 2024 trial
seen at 20:42, 26 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Results of the Rapid Flood Guidance service 2024 trial
British Ambassador presents credentials to Paraguayan Government
seen at 20:42, 26 February in News and communications (Our copy).
British Ambassador presents credentials to Paraguayan Government
Employees' leave and employment information Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) - FOI2024/15965
seen at 18:30, 26 February in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Employees' leave and employment information Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) - FOI2024/15965
Respect for Sudan’s sovereignty and territorial integrity is vital for a sustainable end to this war: UK statement at the UN Security Council
seen at 16:49, 26 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Respect for Sudan’s sovereignty and territorial integrity is vital for a sustainable end to this war: UK statement at the UN Security Council
UK urges Russia to respect the Geneva Conventions and ensure the humane treatment of Prisoners of War: UK statement to the OSCE
seen at 16:48, 26 February in News and communications (Our copy).
UK urges Russia to respect the Geneva Conventions and ensure the humane treatment of Prisoners of War: UK statement to the OSCE
UK sets out biodiversity commitments to protect nature
seen at 16:45, 26 February in News and communications (Our copy).
UK sets out biodiversity commitments to protect nature
Scale Fast or Fail Fast: How to Avoid Legal Pitfalls When Growing Your Business
seen at 16:45, 26 February in Tech Nation (Our copy).

When building your business in the UK, neglecting basic legal requirements can often be the difference between scaling and failing. Founders Law reveals the five biggest legal pitfalls to avoid.

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Retail Crime Forum: minutes
seen at 16:32, 26 February in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Retail Crime Forum: minutes
Co-ownership authorised contractual schemes: changes to the capital gains deemed disposal rules for life insurance companies
seen at 16:30, 26 February in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Co-ownership authorised contractual schemes: changes to the capital gains deemed disposal rules for life insurance companies
Draft affirmative coming for Community Infrastructure Levy (Amendment etc.) (England) Regulations 2025
seen at 15:49, 26 February in Statutory Instruments (Our copy).
Draft affirmative coming for Community Infrastructure Levy (Amendment etc.) (England) Regulations 2025. See other results for details.
Change of British High Commissioner to Australia: Dame Sarah MacIntosh
seen at 15:41, 26 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Change of British High Commissioner to Australia: Dame Sarah MacIntosh
Regional Flood and Coastal Committee Chair Appointments
seen at 15:38, 26 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Regional Flood and Coastal Committee Chair Appointments
Government responds in full to Grenfell Tower Inquiry, setting out tough new reforms to fix building safety and strengthen accountability 
seen at 15:36, 26 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Government responds in full to Grenfell Tower Inquiry, setting out tough new reforms to fix building safety and strengthen accountability 
ESFA Update: 26 February 2025
seen at 15:33, 26 February in News and communications (Our copy).
ESFA Update: 26 February 2025
Enhanced registration service to reduce requisitions and delays
seen at 15:31, 26 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Enhanced registration service to reduce requisitions and delays
Recruitment for Policy Officer
seen at 15:29, 26 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Recruitment for Policy Officer
World Trade Organisation 2nd Trade Policy Review of Ukraine - Joint Statement
seen at 15:26, 26 February in News and communications (Our copy).
World Trade Organisation 2nd Trade Policy Review of Ukraine - Joint Statement
Bristol debt recovery business which didn’t hand over money is shut down
seen at 15:24, 26 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Bristol debt recovery business which didn’t hand over money is shut down
Unlocking the power of data: transforming pension schemes for the digital age
seen at 15:19, 26 February in Actuaries in government (Our copy).

In 2006, British mathematician, and architect of Tesco's Clubcard, Clive Humby OBE famously remarked that "data is the new oil”. This analogy reflects the immense value and potential that data holds. Just as...

New Procurement Act: exclusion and debarment on competition grounds - what suppliers and contractors need to know
seen at 15:16, 26 February in Competition and Markets Authority (Our copy).

On 24 February 2025, the Procurement Act 2023 came into force, driving greater efficiency, transparency, and fairness in public sector procurement. The Act introduces stronger rules on the exclusion of suppliers...

How public libraries break down barriers to digital inclusion
seen at 15:15, 26 February in DCMS Libraries (Our copy).

Today the government has set out actions to begin tackling digital exclusion, publishing first steps of a new Digital Inclusion Action Plan which includes funding for local initiatives and partnering ...

How new technologies are helping us monitor one of England’s largest grey seal colonies 
seen at 15:10, 26 February in Natural England (Our copy).

By Gabriella Fasoli and Nick Tomline (AI specialists), Emma Milner (marine mammal specialist) and Elizabeth Mitchell (engagement), all on the marine Natural Capital and Ecosystem Assessment (mNCEA) programme...

Testing our proposals to improve education inspections
seen at 15:08, 26 February in Ofsted: schools and further education & skills (FES) (Our copy).

Earlier this month, we launched a public consultation on our new approach to inspecting education providers. This includes new toolkits for how we will inspect, and the introduction of report cards...

Farming in Protected Landscapes programme extended until 2026
seen at 15:05, 26 February in Farming (Our copy).
Credit: Darren Glanville

Farmers and land managers in England’s protected landscapes can now apply for funding from the Farming in Protected Landscapes (FiPL) programme until March 2026. ...

Animal Health and Welfare Pathway now offers vet visits for multiple species
seen at 15:04, 26 February in Farming (Our copy).
Credit: grassrootsgroundswell 

The Animal Health and Welfare Review offers farmers in England a free annual vet visit to check the health and welfare of their livestock. 

From today, ...

Bringing SaaS tools into a fully supported service: powering innovation as a live services manager 
seen at 14:59, 26 February in DLUHC Digital (Our copy).

As a live services manager at MHCLG Digital, my role revolves around encouraging a more effective use of Software as a Service (SaaS) tools within our department.  

My team has an exciting...

Number of FOI requests in 2021 and 2022
seen at 14:54, 26 February in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Number of FOI requests in 2021 and 2022
Patent application submitted by individual inventors
seen at 14:52, 26 February in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Patent application submitted by individual inventors
Accepted trade marks over two year period
seen at 14:49, 26 February in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Accepted trade marks over two year period
National Fraud Initiative strategy
seen at 14:47, 26 February in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
National Fraud Initiative strategy
Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 2 Report: Government response
seen at 14:43, 26 February in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 2 Report: Government response
Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 2 Report: Government response translations
seen at 14:37, 26 February in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 2 Report: Government response translations
Construction Products Reform Green Paper
seen at 14:32, 26 February in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Construction Products Reform Green Paper
Draft affirmative coming for Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Regulations 2025
seen at 11:57, 26 February in Statutory Instruments (Our copy).
Draft affirmative coming for Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Regulations 2025. See other results for details.
Draft affirmative coming for Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2025
seen at 11:57, 26 February in Statutory Instruments (Our copy).
Draft affirmative coming for Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2025. See other results for details.
Supporting the UK aviation sector
seen at 11:52, 26 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Supporting the UK aviation sector
Twelve people recognised by His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Dyfed
seen at 11:50, 26 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Twelve people recognised by His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Dyfed
Change of British High Commissioner to Namibia: Neil Bradley
seen at 11:49, 26 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Change of British High Commissioner to Namibia: Neil Bradley
Using AI and drone technology to protect seals in Norfolk
seen at 11:48, 26 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Using AI and drone technology to protect seals in Norfolk
Court and tribunal fees: updates from April 2025
seen at 11:44, 26 February in Ministry of Justice - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Court and tribunal fees: updates from April 2025
Details of the SIA's role as a specialist reporting agency
seen at 11:33, 26 February in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Details of the SIA's role as a specialist reporting agency
GB type approval scheme: cyber-security and software update requirements
seen at 11:32, 26 February in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
GB type approval scheme: cyber-security and software update requirements
DVS legislation marches on through the Commons 
seen at 11:30, 26 February in Enabling digital identity (Our copy).

As part of our series of short updates on the Government’s plans to create a legislative framework for secure and trusted digital verification services in the UK, I can now report that the draft legislation...

Waverley report published
seen at 10:54, 26 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Waverley report published
UKIFS seeks exceptional talent to shape the future of fusion
seen at 10:53, 26 February in News and communications (Our copy).
UKIFS seeks exceptional talent to shape the future of fusion
More than £100 million in Indian investment creating UK jobs
seen at 10:51, 26 February in News and communications (Our copy).
More than &pound;100 million in Indian investment creating UK jobs
UK firms rake in ‘tens of millions’ in exports to India
seen at 10:51, 26 February in News and communications (Our copy).
UK firms rake in ‘tens of millions’ in exports to India
Trials for contactless ticketing in the North and Midlands takes another step closer
seen at 10:50, 26 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Trials for contactless ticketing in the North and Midlands takes another step closer
Art, Design and Participation in Public Policy 
seen at 10:43, 26 February in Policy Lab (Our copy).
Clare Ainsworth, a member of the public based in Whitehaven and a participant in the Jury for Joy, speaks (furthest right); the rest of the panel are, moving left from Clare: Yara El-Sherbini, Catherine Howe, Kieran...
Consultation proves strong support for ARB’s new Code of Conduct
seen at 10:41, 26 February in Architects Registration Board (Our copy).

The Architects Registration Board (ARB) has today published the results of its consultation on proposals for a new ...

MOD: workforce management information January to December 2025
seen at 10:34, 26 February in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
MOD: workforce management information January to December 2025
Contact with pier by paddle steamer Waverley
seen at 10:33, 26 February in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Contact with pier by paddle steamer Waverley
Digital Inclusion Action Plan: First Steps
seen at 10:31, 26 February in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Digital Inclusion Action Plan: First Steps
Digital Inclusion Action Plan
seen at 10:30, 26 February in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Digital Inclusion Action Plan
Seventh Report of the Independent Reporting Commission (Hilary Benn)
seen at 09:57, 26 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Today I am laying before Parliament the seventh report from the Independent Reporting Commission (IRC).

The Commission was established following the Fresh Start Agreement in November 2015 to report on progress...

NFU conference - Boosting farm profitability (Steve Reed)
seen at 09:57, 26 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Today at the NFU conference, I made several announcements to make farming more profitable:

Extending the Seasonal Worker visa route for five more years will give farms a pipeline of workers and certainty to...
2024-25 Ministry of Defence Contingency Fund Advance (John Healey)
seen at 09:57, 26 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Ministry of Defence new cash requirement for the year exceeds that provided by the Main Estimate 2024-2025. The Supplementary Estimate has not yet received Royal Assent.

The Contingencies Fund...

MOD Response to The Service Police Complaints Commissioner’s Annual Report 2023 (Alistair Carns)
seen at 09:57, 26 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am pleased to place in the Library of the House today the Ministry of Defence’s formal response to the Service Police Complaints Commissioner’s annual report for 2023.

The Commissioner...

Сall for project proposals under Enabling Fund 2025-2026
seen at 09:50, 26 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Сall for project proposals under Enabling Fund 2025-2026
Over 100 Chevening and Commonwealth Scholars return to Pakistan after UK studies
seen at 09:50, 26 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Over 100 Chevening and Commonwealth Scholars return to Pakistan after UK studies
Skills and Training Scheme expanded to help 100,000 people into work
seen at 09:48, 26 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Skills and Training Scheme expanded to help 100,000 people into work
RSH publishes regulatory judgements for 11 social landlords
seen at 09:48, 26 February in News and communications (Our copy).
RSH publishes regulatory judgements for 11 social landlords
Chancellor to meet G20 finance ministers in South Africa
seen at 09:48, 26 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Chancellor to meet G20 finance ministers in South Africa
Defra: workforce management information January 2025
seen at 09:33, 26 February in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Defra: workforce management information January 2025
UK national biodiversity strategy and action plan
seen at 09:32, 26 February in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
UK national biodiversity strategy and action plan
Plan to increase digital skills to deliver growth and opportunity for all
seen at 02:52, 26 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Plan to increase digital skills to deliver growth and opportunity for all
Hospices receive multi-million pound boost to improve facilities
seen at 02:50, 26 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Hospices receive multi-million pound boost to improve facilities
​​End the fossil fuel age for a secure and prosperous future.​ 
seen at 02:47, 26 February in Climate Change Committee (Our copy).

Today the country’s climate advisors, the Climate Change Committee (CCC), present a new pathway to a decarbonised UK. The CCC sets out how to achieve this by 2050, and what decisions need...

Major shifts in UK aid spending as global development faces unprecedented challenges
seen at 02:46, 26 February in ICAI (Our copy).

ICAI sets out the current picture on UK development as Prime Minister announces reduction in aid spending target to 0.3% of national income. 

The post Major shifts in UK aid spending as global development...