The Government Says

18 July 2025

PM meeting with Taoiseach MicheÃ¡l Martin of Ireland: 18 July 2025
seen at 18:45, 18 July in News and communications (Our copy).

PM meeting with Taoiseach MicheÃ¡l Martin of Ireland: 18 July 2025

8 Top Tips for Interview Success
seen at 18:32, 18 July in Office for Product Safety and Standards (Our copy).

At OPSS we have a wide range of exciting job opportunities across multiple sectors. We are seeking talented and dedicated individuals who are committed to serving the public and passionate about making...

Roundup of OPSS Vacancies
seen at 18:30, 18 July in Office for Product Safety and Standards (Our copy).

Join our team and make a difference in the public sector!

We are looking for dedicated professionals in various fields, such as digital, international delivery, enforcement, and compliance.

UKHSA issues warning over botulism
seen at 17:07, 18 July in News and communications (Our copy).

UKHSA issues warning over botulism

Notice to improve: South Cumbria Multi-Academy Trust
seen at 17:05, 18 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Notice to improve: South Cumbria Multi-Academy Trust

Official visit from Paraguayan President Santiago PeÃ±a to the UK
seen at 17:05, 18 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Official visit from Paraguayan President Santiago PeÃ±a to the UK

UK tightens Oil Price Cap in blow to Putin's war machine
seen at 17:04, 18 July in News and communications (Our copy).

UK tightens Oil Price Cap in blow to Putin's war machine

Call for packaging value chain representatives to join the pEPR Scheme Administrator Steering Group (SASG)
seen at 17:03, 18 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Call for packaging value chain representatives to join the pEPR Scheme Administrator Steering Group (SASG)

UK and Australia discuss digital defence and emerging threats
seen at 17:01, 18 July in News and communications (Our copy).

UK and Australia discuss digital defence and emerging threats

The UK welcomes the Colombian Government's announcement of the Comprehensive Protection Programme: UK statement at the UN Security Council
seen at 17:00, 18 July in News and communications (Our copy).

The UK welcomes the Colombian Government's announcement of the Comprehensive Protection Programme: UK statement at the UN Security Council

ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting: Foreign Secretary's remarks, July 2025
seen at 17:00, 18 July in News and communications (Our copy).

ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting: Foreign Secretary's remarks, July 2025

Sovereign Base Areas Specialised Committee meeting: joint statement
seen at 16:59, 18 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Sovereign Base Areas Specialised Committee meeting: joint statement

UK statement: response to E1 settlement plan in the occupied West Bank
seen at 16:59, 18 July in News and communications (Our copy).

UK statement: response to E1 settlement plan in the occupied West Bank

Nature Towns and Cities Programme: Transforming Urban Landscapes for People and Planet
seen at 16:52, 18 July in Natural England (Our copy).

By Oliver Harmar, Chief Strategy Officer
Children learning new gardening skills in urban kitchen gardens © National Trust Images Rob Stothard Creating a Legacy of Thriving Urban Nature
...

Coverage of our strategy for modern and secure elections
seen at 16:45, 18 July in MHCLG in the Media (Our copy).

Following the publication of our strategy for modern and secure elections yesterday, there has widespread national coverage.

Today’s newspapers report prominently on the confirmation...

FSA workforce management information June 2025
seen at 16:43, 18 July in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).

FSA workforce management information June 2025

Committee on Standards in Public Life 335th Meeting, Thursday 19 June 2025: Agenda and Minutes
seen at 16:41, 18 July in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).

Committee on Standards in Public Life 335th Meeting, Thursday 19 June 2025: Agenda and Minutes

National Museums and Galleries on Merseyside Annual Report and Accounts 2023-24
seen at 16:39, 18 July in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).

National Museums and Galleries on Merseyside Annual Report and Accounts 2023-24

CQC annual report and accounts 2023 to 2024
seen at 16:37, 18 July in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).

CQC annual report and accounts 2023 to 2024

The National Archivesâ Annual report and accounts 2024-25
seen at 16:33, 18 July in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).

The National Archivesâ Annual report and accounts 2024-25

The Wallace Collection Annual Report and Accounts 2023 to 2024
seen at 16:31, 18 July in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).

The Wallace Collection Annual Report and Accounts 2023 to 2024

NHS Pension Scheme annual report and accounts 2024 to 2025
seen at 16:30, 18 July in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).

NHS Pension Scheme annual report and accounts 2024 to 2025

UK sanctions Russian spies at the heart of Putinâs malicious regime
seen at 14:54, 18 July in News and communications (Our copy).

UK sanctions Russian spies at the heart of Putinâs malicious regime

Appointment of the Senior President of Tribunals: July 2025
seen at 14:54, 18 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Appointment of the Senior President of Tribunals: July 2025

MHRA approves adrenaline nasal spray - the first needle-free emergency treatment for anaphylaxis in the UK
seen at 14:53, 18 July in News and communications (Our copy).

MHRA approves adrenaline nasal spray - the first needle-free emergency treatment for anaphylaxis in the UK

Boost for travelers and businesses as Germany opens up eGates
seen at 14:53, 18 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Boost for travelers and businesses as Germany opens up eGates

7th Round of Pakistan-UK Dialogue on Arms Control & Non-Proliferation: Joint statement
seen at 14:52, 18 July in News and communications (Our copy).

7th Round of Pakistan-UK Dialogue on Arms Control & Non-Proliferation: Joint statement

Physician associate changes will give patients more clarity
seen at 14:51, 18 July in Healthwatch - Your spotlight on health and social care services (Our copy).

The independent review of physician and anaesthetist associates' safety and effectiveness has been published. Read our response.

Updated Accessible Information Standard is out
seen at 14:51, 18 July in Healthwatch - Your spotlight on health and social care services (Our copy).

NHS England has published the long-awaited update to the Accessible Information Standard (AIS). Read our response.

Guidance: Urgent notification for HMP Pentonville
seen at 14:50, 18 July in Ministry of Justice - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).

Guidance: Urgent notification for HMP Pentonville

UK Space Agency catalysed £2.2 billion investment in 2024/25
seen at 14:42, 18 July in UK Space Agency blog (Our copy).

The UK Space Agency’s Annual Report and Accounts, published this week, contains an important update on our work to catalyse investment into the UK’s growing space sector.
Credit: ESA/NASA <...

Whistleblower statistics 2024 to 2025
seen at 14:35, 18 July in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).

Whistleblower statistics 2024 to 2025

GIAA Annual Report and Accounts 2024-2025
seen at 14:34, 18 July in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).

GIAA Annual Report and Accounts 2024-2025

FCDO Services senior officialsâ business expenses and hospitality, April to June 2025
seen at 14:32, 18 July in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).

FCDO Services senior officialsâ business expenses and hospitality, April to June 2025

Profile: GRU cyber and hybrid threat operations
seen at 14:32, 18 July in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).

Profile: GRU cyber and hybrid threat operations

Draft affirmative coming for Companies (Directors’ Report) (Payment Reporting) Regulations 2025
seen at 12:01, 18 July in Statutory Instruments (Our copy).

Draft affirmative coming for Companies (Directors’ Report) (Payment Reporting) Regulations 2025. See other results for details.

Draft affirmative coming for Control of Mercury (Enforcement) (Amendment) Regulations 2025
seen at 12:01, 18 July in Statutory Instruments (Our copy).

Draft affirmative coming for Control of Mercury (Enforcement) (Amendment) Regulations 2025. See other results for details.

Draft affirmative coming for Human Medicines (Authorisation by Pharmacists and Supervision by Pharmacy Technicians) Order 2025
seen at 12:01, 18 July in Statutory Instruments (Our copy).

Draft affirmative coming for Human Medicines (Authorisation by Pharmacists and Supervision by Pharmacy Technicians) Order 2025. See other results for details.

Draft affirmative coming for Extradition Act 2003 (Amendment to Designations) Order 2025
seen at 12:01, 18 July in Statutory Instruments (Our copy).

Draft affirmative coming for Extradition Act 2003 (Amendment to Designations) Order 2025. See other results for details.

SFO freezes over 10K in crypto assets from Arena TVâs CEO
seen at 11:54, 18 July in News and communications (Our copy).

SFO freezes over 10K in crypto assets from Arena TVâs CEO

CMA letter to Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Patient Safety, Women's Health and Mental Health
seen at 11:53, 18 July in News and communications (Our copy).

CMA letter to Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Patient Safety, Women's Health and Mental Health

Mining Remediation Authority annual report and accounts 2024 to 2025
seen at 11:36, 18 July in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).

Mining Remediation Authority annual report and accounts 2024 to 2025

Social Work England annual report and accounts 2024 to 2025
seen at 11:34, 18 July in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).

Social Work England annual report and accounts 2024 to 2025

UK strategic export controls annual report 2024
seen at 11:32, 18 July in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).

UK strategic export controls annual report 2024

Health Research Authority annual report and accounts 2024 to 2025
seen at 11:30, 18 July in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).

Health Research Authority annual report and accounts 2024 to 2025

British Army troops partner with Kenya Defence Forces to offer free medical services to Laikipia and Samburu residents
seen at 10:56, 18 July in News and communications (Our copy).

British Army troops partner with Kenya Defence Forces to offer free medical services to Laikipia and Samburu residents

UK, Philippines sign MOU for Transit Development
seen at 10:56, 18 July in News and communications (Our copy).

UK, Philippines sign MOU for Transit Development

UK, Philippines launch coalition to boost emerging market finance
seen at 10:55, 18 July in News and communications (Our copy).

UK, Philippines launch coalition to boost emerging market finance

Acas annual report and accounts, 2024 to 2025
seen at 10:33, 18 July in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).

Acas annual report and accounts, 2024 to 2025

Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education: annual report and accounts 2024 to 2025
seen at 10:31, 18 July in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).

Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education: annual report and accounts 2024 to 2025

The Royal Museums Greenwich framework document 2025 to 2028
seen at 10:31, 18 July in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).

The Royal Museums Greenwich framework document 2025 to 2028

Network Charging Compensation Scheme uplift for energy intensive industries
seen at 10:30, 18 July in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).

Network Charging Compensation Scheme uplift for energy intensive industries

A Proposal for a Remedial Order to implement the SW v UK judgment (Lord Ponsonby of Shulbrede, Member, Property (Digital Assets etc) Bill [HL] Special Public Bill Committee)
seen at 10:26, 18 July in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I would like to inform the House that I am laying a draft proposal for a Remedial Order to amend section 9 of the Human Rights Act 1998 (HRA) to allow an award of damages in a new set of circumstances. This is...

HMPPS Annual Report on the IPP Sentence 2024/25 (Lord Timpson)
seen at 10:26, 18 July in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Today, I am laying before Parliament the HMPPS Annual Report on the IPP Sentence 2024/25, pursuant to Section 67 of the Victims and Prisoners Act 2024.
This Report sets out the activity taken across HMPPS...

Transfer of c2c’s Services into Public Ownership (Heidi Alexander)
seen at 10:26, 18 July in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I can confirm to the House that this Sunday, 20 July, the government will take another step towards a unified railway overseen by Great British Railways (GBR), as c2c’s services become the second to transfer...

HS2 Parliamentary Report (Heidi Alexander)
seen at 10:25, 18 July in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Overview
Today I am publishing this government’s second update to Parliament on the progress of High Speed Two (HS2).
In my previous report, I set out the difficult position that we inherited...

Lifting of the Thames Gateway Bridge Safeguarding Direction (Simon Lightwood, Member, Bus Services (No. 2) Bill [HL] Committee)
seen at 10:25, 18 July in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Today I am informing the House of my decision to lift the safeguarding direction for the Thames Gateway Bridge. This reflects the Government’s commitment to ensuring our transport and infrastructure supports...

Annual Report on Special Advisers 2025 (Abena Oppong-Asare)
seen at 10:25, 18 July in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Special advisers are a critical part of the team supporting Ministers. They add a political dimension to the advice and assistance available to Ministers while reinforcing the impartiality of the permanent Civil...

Solid wall insulation under ECO4 and GBIS (Miatta Fahnbulleh)
seen at 10:24, 18 July in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

On 23 January, I informed the House of the discovery of widespread non-compliance with industry standards specifically in relation to the installation of solid wall insulation (SWI) under the Energy Company Obligation...

Vaccination coding in general practice (Wes Streeting)
seen at 10:24, 18 July in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I would like to update the House of an important issue affecting the NHS’s provision of vaccinations.
An issue has been identified in the use of Accurx Batch Messaging, a system which allows GP practices...

National security investment (Wes Streeting)
seen at 10:24, 18 July in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am today confirming that the Government will proceed with the construction of a new, state-of-the-art health security campus - including new high containment laboratory facilities - in Harlow, Essex. This site...

Update on the Remediation Acceleration Plan (Alex Norris)
seen at 10:23, 18 July in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

On 2 December 2024, this Government published its Remediation Acceleration Plan, setting out our approach to accelerating the remediation of residential buildings with unsafe cladding in England and improving...

Devolution Priority Programme (Jim McMahon, Member, Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Bill Committee)
seen at 10:22, 18 July in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

In February this year, the government launched the Devolution Priority Programme, taking forward proposals to create Mayoral Strategic Authorities in the great counties and communities of Cumbria, Cheshire and...

Local Government Best Value (Jim McMahon, Member, Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Bill Committee)
seen at 10:21, 18 July in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I have previously updated this House that this Government is committed to resetting the relationship with local and regional government, and taking the action necessary to fix the foundations of local government...

Restoring trust in our democracy: Our strategy for modern and secure elections (Rushanara Ali, Member, Absent Voting (Elections in Scotland and Wales) Bill Committee)
seen at 10:21, 18 July in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am delighted to announce the publication of the government’s new strategy for modern and secure elections. This marks a significant step forward to strengthening our democracy and upholding the integrity...

Updating the UK’s response to money laundering and terrorist financing (Emma Reynolds, Member, Bank Resolution (Recapitalisation) Bill [HL] Committee)
seen at 10:20, 18 July in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The integrity and resilience of the UK’s financial system are fundamental to our country’s prosperity and security. A strong financial system supports jobs, businesses, and families up and down the...

Ministry of Defence's contribution to Scotland’s Redress Scheme for survivors of historical abuse in care (Alistair Carns)
seen at 10:20, 18 July in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Queen Victoria School is a co-educational, non-denominational, non-selective boarding school in Dunblane, Perthshire, owned and operated by the Ministry of Defence (MOD). Following investigations carried out ...

Office for Nuclear Regulation Annual Report and Accounts 2024-2025 (Andrew Western, Member, Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill Committee)
seen at 10:20, 18 July in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Later today I will lay before this House the Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) Annual Report and Accounts 2024/25. This document will also be published on the ONR website.

I can confirm, in accordance...

Making Work Pay - Call for Evidence on Unpaid Internships (Justin Madders, Member, Product Regulation and Metrology Bill [HL] Committee)
seen at 10:19, 18 July in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The government’s Plan to Make Work Pay is a core part of our mission to grow the economy, raise living standards across the country, and create opportunities for all. This will help tackle low pay, poor...

Assimilated Law Report (Justin Madders, Member, Product Regulation and Metrology Bill [HL] Committee)
seen at 10:19, 18 July in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Today the Secretary of State has laid a Report before Parliament pursuant to the REUL Act and published it on Gov.uk. This report updates the House in line with the obligations under Section 17 of the REUL Act...

Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund – Equalities Impact Assessment (Janet Daby, Member, Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Bill [HL] Committee)
seen at 10:18, 18 July in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

On 14 April 2025, the Department announced changes to the management criteria of the Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund.
As with all policy decisions, my officials carefully considered the impact...

Civil Society Covenant (Lisa Nandy)
seen at 10:18, 18 July in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am proud to launch the Covenant today — a new chapter in the relationship between this Government and the remarkable civil society organisations that form the backbone of our communities, paving the way...

London to Essex c2c services return to public control in step towards Great British Railways
seen at 10:11, 18 July in News and communications (Our copy).

London to Essex c2c services return to public control in step towards Great British Railways

New report finds systemic water company failure and underperformance
seen at 10:11, 18 July in News and communications (Our copy).

New report finds systemic water company failure and underperformance

GCA publishes 2024/25 annual report
seen at 10:10, 18 July in News and communications (Our copy).

GCA publishes 2024/25 annual report

Annual Report 2024-25 reveals progress in digital transformation and improving speed of service
seen at 10:10, 18 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Annual Report 2024-25 reveals progress in digital transformation and improving speed of service

Tomb Raider video game composer jailed for Covid loan fraud
seen at 10:08, 18 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Tomb Raider video game composer jailed for Covid loan fraud

St Giles Academy (Lincolnshire): warning notice
seen at 10:08, 18 July in News and communications (Our copy).

St Giles Academy (Lincolnshire): warning notice

Feedback invited on UK NSCâs work on additional breast screening for women with dense breasts
seen at 09:54, 18 July in UK National Screening Committee (Our copy).

As we blogged recently, the UK National Screening Committee (UK NSC) has been reviewing evidence relating to the provision of additional breast screening for women who have dense breast tissue.

Active Travel England: annual report and accounts 2024 to 2025
seen at 09:51, 18 July in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).