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07 August 2025

Energy bills cut for communities helping electrify Britain
seen at 22:43, 7 August in News and communications (Our copy).
Energy bills cut for communities helping electrify Britain
UK highlights importance of sustainability ahead of COP30
seen at 20:44, 7 August in News and communications (Our copy).
UK highlights importance of sustainability ahead of COP30
Exchange of letters between the Prime Minister and Rushanara Ali MP
seen at 20:43, 7 August in News and communications (Our copy).
Exchange of letters between the Prime Minister and Rushanara Ali MP
New chief executive appointed at UKHSA
seen at 18:48, 7 August in News and communications (Our copy).
New chief executive appointed at UKHSA
UK Invites Guatemala to Join Global Clean Energy Alliance
seen at 18:48, 7 August in News and communications (Our copy).
UK Invites Guatemala to Join Global Clean Energy Alliance
The UK encourages all parties to remain committed to prioritising security, growth and prosperity across the region: UK statement at the UN Security Council
seen at 18:45, 7 August in News and communications (Our copy).
The UK encourages all parties to remain committed to prioritising security, growth and prosperity across the region: UK statement at the UN Security Council
How are apprenticeships funded and what is the apprenticeship levy?
seen at 18:31, 7 August in The Education Hub (Our copy).
How are apprenticeships funded and what is the apprenticeship levy?
Public consultation opens on Yorkshire oil and gas site
seen at 16:48, 7 August in News and communications (Our copy).
Public consultation opens on Yorkshire oil and gas site
Speculative reporting on council tax rises
seen at 16:42, 7 August in MHCLG in the Media (Our copy).
The current, outdated way in which local authorities are funded means the link between funding and need for services has broken down.

There has been media reporting that some local authorities will increase...

What are the symptoms of the chikungunya virus and is there a vaccine? 
seen at 16:33, 7 August in UK Health Security Agency (Our copy).

Chikungunya may not be a household name, but this mosquito-borne viral infection has become a significant concern for travellers to some destinations. The disease, whose name derives from the Kimakonde...

Ministry of Justice Register of Senior Civil Servant secondary paid employment: 2024 to 2025
seen at 16:30, 7 August in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Ministry of Justice Register of Senior Civil Servant secondary paid employment: 2024 to 2025
New summer surveys to try to identify cause of crayfish deaths
seen at 15:08, 7 August in News and communications (Our copy).
New summer surveys to try to identify cause of crayfish deaths
The value of Scotland’s cultural offer
seen at 15:06, 7 August in News and communications (Our copy).
The value of Scotland’s cultural offer
Applications for Chevening Scholarships in the UK are open
seen at 15:06, 7 August in News and communications (Our copy).
Applications for Chevening Scholarships in the UK are open
24 hour 'bioblitz' at one of England's newest National Nature Reserves
seen at 14:54, 7 August in Natural England (Our copy).

By Karen Rigby-Faux - Local Nature Recovery Senior at Natural England

In July, over 50 Natural England staff and partners came together for a 24 hour species recording event (or ‘bioblitz’) on the ...

Why public design is more important than ever
seen at 14:47, 7 August in Public Policy Design (Our copy).

There are important signs of energy at the edges of the government system, according to writer James Plunkett. These are initiatives and movements that are firmly flourishing, yet not quite mainstream...

Breaking Barriers, Building Bridges: Reflections from the 2025 CVO AMR Forum
seen at 14:46, 7 August in Veterinary Medicines Directorate (Our copy).
What is the Chief Veterinary Officers (CVO) AMR Forum?

Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) is one of the most pressing global health challenges of our time. Tackling it requires more than national strategies...

FoI responses from the Planning Inspectorate in 2022
seen at 14:36, 7 August in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
FoI responses from the Planning Inspectorate in 2022
Cervical screening HPV self-sampling: impact assessments
seen at 14:33, 7 August in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Cervical screening HPV self-sampling: impact assessments
Record attendance gains unlock over £2bn in future earnings
seen at 11:47, 7 August in News and communications (Our copy).
Record attendance gains unlock over £2bn in future earnings
Regulator to investigate Christian charity after almost £300k appears unaccounted for
seen at 11:46, 7 August in News and communications (Our copy).
Regulator to investigate Christian charity after almost £300k appears unaccounted for
First illegal immigrants detained under landmark UK-France deal
seen at 11:46, 7 August in News and communications (Our copy).
First illegal immigrants detained under landmark UK-France deal
Don’t forget to have your say on decommissioning at Winfrith
seen at 11:45, 7 August in News and communications (Our copy).
Don’t forget to have your say on decommissioning at Winfrith
One Month To Go: Nation urged to prepare for Emergency Alerts test
seen at 11:45, 7 August in News and communications (Our copy).
One Month To Go: Nation urged to prepare for Emergency Alerts test
Lebanese Army Commander Ends Visit to The United Kingdom
seen at 10:47, 7 August in News and communications (Our copy).
Lebanese Army Commander Ends Visit to The United Kingdom
Notice: Intensive Supervision Courts: Expression of Interest
seen at 10:43, 7 August in Ministry of Justice - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Notice: Intensive Supervision Courts: Expression of Interest
A snapshot of innovation: the history of photography through the lens of IP 
seen at 10:39, 7 August in Intellectual Property Office blog (Our copy).
A snapshot of innovation: the history of photography through the lens of IP 
New review highlights untapped potential of the vaginal microbiome in women’s health
seen at 10:22, 7 August in News and communications (Our copy).
New review highlights untapped potential of the vaginal microbiome in women’s health
Traffic Commissioners for Great Britain publish 2024-25 annual report
seen at 10:20, 7 August in News and communications (Our copy).
Traffic Commissioners for Great Britain publish 2024-25 annual report
£143 million funding to secure over 130 disused coal tips
seen at 10:18, 7 August in News and communications (Our copy).
£143 million funding to secure over 130 disused coal tips
Change of UK Permanent Representative to the OECD: Andrew Wood
seen at 10:16, 7 August in News and communications (Our copy).
Change of UK Permanent Representative to the OECD: Andrew Wood
UK and Singapore to continue IP cooperation
seen at 10:15, 7 August in News and communications (Our copy).
UK and Singapore to continue IP cooperation
UK NSC consults on extending the in-service evaluation of screening for SCID
seen at 09:56, 7 August in UK National Screening Committee (Our copy).

The UK National Screening Committee (UK NSC) is today opening a consultation on its proposed recommendation to continue the in-service evaluation (ISE) of newborn screening for severe combined immunodeficiency...

UK NSC publishes SMA screening evidence documents
seen at 09:54, 7 August in UK National Screening Committee (Our copy).

Today we are publishing a suite of 4 documents relating to the review of evidence on newborn screening for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA).

You can view and download the documents by clicking on ...

Traffic commissioners and deputy traffic commissioners: spending April 2024 to March 2025
seen at 09:50, 7 August in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Traffic commissioners and deputy traffic commissioners: spending April 2024 to March 2025
Traffic Commissioners: salaries, April 2024 to March 2025
seen at 09:48, 7 August in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Traffic Commissioners: salaries, April 2024 to March 2025
Traffic Commissioners: Information Access Team requests April 2024 to March 2025
seen at 09:47, 7 August in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Traffic Commissioners: Information Access Team requests April 2024 to March 2025
Traffic Commissioners: annual report 2024 to 2025
seen at 09:44, 7 August in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Traffic Commissioners: annual report 2024 to 2025
Traffic Commissioners: gifts and hospitality: April 2024 to March 2025
seen at 09:42, 7 August in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Traffic Commissioners: gifts and hospitality: April 2024 to March 2025
Traffic Commissioners: register of interests April 2024 to March 2025
seen at 09:40, 7 August in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Traffic Commissioners: register of interests April 2024 to March 2025
July/August 2025: CCO progress meetings record
seen at 09:38, 7 August in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
July/August 2025: CCO progress meetings record
Active Travel England's business plan 2025 to 2026
seen at 09:36, 7 August in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Active Travel England's business plan 2025 to 2026
Consumer Scotland super-complaint application
seen at 09:32, 7 August in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Consumer Scotland super-complaint application
37 local heritage sites to benefit from £15 million boost to breathe new life into communities across England
seen at 02:55, 7 August in News and communications (Our copy).
37 local heritage sites to benefit from £15 million boost to breathe new life into communities across England
Lord Vallance calls on tech experts to design ways to help reduce electricity bills
seen at 02:53, 7 August in News and communications (Our copy).
Lord Vallance calls on tech experts to design ways to help reduce electricity bills
Brand Scotland partners with Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society
seen at 02:50, 7 August in News and communications (Our copy).
Brand Scotland partners with Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society

06 August 2025

Crackdown on unsafe cosmetic procedures to protect the public
seen at 22:43, 6 August in News and communications (Our copy).
Crackdown on unsafe cosmetic procedures to protect the public
PM call with the Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani: 6 August 2025
seen at 20:43, 6 August in News and communications (Our copy).
PM call with the Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani: 6 August 2025
The United Kingdom reiterates its call for all States to fully implement their obligations under Resolution 1540: UK statement at the UN Security Council
seen at 18:45, 6 August in News and communications (Our copy).
The United Kingdom reiterates its call for all States to fully implement their obligations under Resolution 1540: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Cattle farmers: join our webinar on funding for vet visits
seen at 18:34, 6 August in Farming (Our copy).
Credit: Becky Briggs

On Tuesday 19 August, we will host a webinar specifically for cattle farmers to explain how they can access funding for an Animal Health and Welfare Review and the follow-up vet visit...

UK Hydrographic Office 2024–2025 Annual Report released
seen at 17:02, 6 August in News and communications (Our copy).
UK Hydrographic Office 2024–2025 Annual Report released
Bus driver who killed child after taking drugs has sentence increased
seen at 17:00, 6 August in News and communications (Our copy).
Bus driver who killed child after taking drugs has sentence increased
IBCA Community Update, 6 August 2025
seen at 16:58, 6 August in News and communications (Our copy).
IBCA Community Update, 6 August 2025
The AAIB has sent a team of inspectors to Birmingham Airport
seen at 16:57, 6 August in News and communications (Our copy).
The AAIB has sent a team of inspectors to Birmingham Airport
UK Hydrographic Office 2024-2025 Annual Report released
seen at 16:37, 6 August in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
UK Hydrographic Office 2024-2025 Annual Report released
FCDO prompt payment data 2024 to 2025
seen at 16:34, 6 August in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
FCDO prompt payment data 2024 to 2025
Alcohol Duty — repayment interest
seen at 16:33, 6 August in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Alcohol Duty — repayment interest
Bass FMP explained: goals, benefits and updates
seen at 16:30, 6 August in Fisheries Management Plans (Our copy).
Bass FMP explained: goals, benefits and updates
Police to get cutting edge technology to tackle grooming gangs
seen at 15:07, 6 August in News and communications (Our copy).
Police to get cutting edge technology to tackle grooming gangs
DfE Update: 6 August 2025
seen at 15:05, 6 August in News and communications (Our copy).
DfE Update: 6 August 2025
Environment Agency’s one-of-a-kind electro boom boat goes fishing
seen at 15:03, 6 August in News and communications (Our copy).
Environment Agency’s one-of-a-kind electro boom boat goes fishing
Derbyshire-based business secures £2.3 million UKEF-backed facility to expand exports
seen at 15:02, 6 August in News and communications (Our copy).
Derbyshire-based business secures £2.3 million UKEF-backed facility to expand exports
UK Carrier Strike Group visit to Tokyo underlines UK-Japan Strategic Partnership and Indo-Pacific commitment
seen at 15:00, 6 August in News and communications (Our copy).
UK Carrier Strike Group visit to Tokyo underlines UK-Japan Strategic Partnership and Indo-Pacific commitment
Resident doctor strikes: everything you need to know 
seen at 14:51, 6 August in Department of Health and Social Care Media Centre (Our copy).

The British Medical Association (BMA) announced resident doctors strikes from July 25 to July 30.  

Here, we tell you everything you need to know about resident doctor strikes, including ...

Leveraging data analysis tools for IT rollouts in DBT
seen at 14:48, 6 August in Digital trade (Our copy).
Agnes Coaker

Like many other organisations, the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) has been upgrading our laptops to Windows 11, ahead of Microsoft ‘switching off’ Windows 10 later this year. ...

Bringing Order to Complexity: My Journey as a Service Designer
seen at 14:45, 6 August in Inside HMCTS (Our copy).

[English] - [Cymraeg]

When you think about visiting a court or accessing a related service, you might picture imposing buildings, formal procedures and complex legal processes, ...

Getting the most from herbal leys within improved grassland systems
seen at 14:40, 6 August in Rural payments (Our copy).

Herbal leys can offer real rewards for your livestock, soil and your bottom line while benefitting the environment, but success depends on careful planning, establishment and management.

When herbal...

Patients will receive medicines 3-6 months faster under 10-Year Health Plan, as regulators set out plans
seen at 11:47, 6 August in News and communications (Our copy).
Patients will receive medicines 3-6 months faster under 10-Year Health Plan, as regulators set out plans
Voluntary, community and social enterprises action plan
seen at 11:32, 6 August in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Voluntary, community and social enterprises action plan
Amendments to the MAIB regulations
seen at 11:30, 6 August in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Amendments to the MAIB regulations
Dr Charlotte Commins appointed as a Non-Executive Director to the Animal Health & Welfare Board
seen at 10:59, 6 August in News and communications (Our copy).
Dr Charlotte Commins appointed as a Non-Executive Director to the Animal Health & Welfare Board
MHRA MedRegs blog – Summer 2025
seen at 10:57, 6 August in News and communications (Our copy).
MHRA MedRegs blog – Summer 2025
MHRA MedRegs blog – Summer 2025
seen at 10:49, 6 August in MedRegs (Our copy).
MHRA colleagues visiting the Cambridge Biomedical Campus Updates on regulatory reform and plans to support innovation

Last month was an incredibly important and exciting month for the UK healthcare system...

UK Space Frontiers 2035:  a strategic vision for the future of UK space science
seen at 10:47, 6 August in UK Space Agency blog (Our copy).

The UK Space Agency, in partnership with the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), has officially launched the UK Space Frontiers 2035: Astro, Planetary & Helio initiative.

ESA's Solar...
Fairer supply chains: supporting the pig sector
seen at 10:42, 6 August in Farming (Our copy).

Last June, I was appointed as the Agricultural Supply Chain Adjudicator (ASCA) to enforce the Fair Dealings Powers on behalf of the Defra Secretary of State.   

I am now pleased to announce that...

Response to the statutory review into the GCA 2025
seen at 10:36, 6 August in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Response to the statutory review into the GCA 2025
Evolution of economic regulation for CO2 storage
seen at 10:33, 6 August in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Evolution of economic regulation for CO2 storage
CCUS future network strategy
seen at 10:30, 6 August in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
CCUS future network strategy
Applications for 2026/2027 Chevening Türkiye awards are now open
seen at 10:07, 6 August in News and communications (Our copy).
Applications for 2026/2027 Chevening Türkiye awards are now open
Chevening OCIS/Abdullah Gül Fellowship 2026/27 applications open
seen at 10:05, 6 August in News and communications (Our copy).
Chevening OCIS/Abdullah Gül Fellowship 2026/27 applications open
How planting Paragon's Townhead Woods helped a business to benefit the environment
seen at 10:03, 6 August in News and communications (Our copy).
How planting Paragon's Townhead Woods helped a business to benefit the environment
Correspondence between the Minister for Homelessness and Democracy, and the Chair, CSPL, on the government's electoral reform strategy
seen at 09:39, 6 August in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Correspondence between the Minister for Homelessness and Democracy, and the Chair, CSPL, on the government's electoral reform strategy
National Underground Asset Register tranche 1: regulations
seen at 09:36, 6 August in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
National Underground Asset Register tranche 1: regulations
Proposal on the future of Stirling SSCS Tribunal Hearing Centre
seen at 09:34, 6 August in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Proposal on the future of Stirling SSCS Tribunal Hearing Centre
Opt-out collective actions regime review: call for evidence
seen at 09:33, 6 August in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Opt-out collective actions regime review: call for evidence
Regulator concludes case into Sentebale
seen at 02:51, 6 August in News and communications (Our copy).
Regulator concludes case into Sentebale

05 August 2025

Prime Minister unveils new opportunities for young people to re-connect with their communities
seen at 22:43, 5 August in News and communications (Our copy).
Prime Minister unveils new opportunities for young people to re-connect with their communities
The suffering of the hostages and Palestinian civilians has reached new and shocking depths: UK statement at the UN Security Council
seen at 21:43, 5 August in News and communications (Our copy).
The suffering of the hostages and Palestinian civilians has reached new and shocking depths: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Sale of allotment spaces
seen at 18:35, 5 August in MHCLG in the Media (Our copy).
Allotments are a valuable and important community resource

Recent media reporting has criticised the government for allowing councils to sell allotment spaces. Allotments are a valuable and important community...

UK Export Finance staff data and organogram: March 2024
seen at 18:30, 5 August in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
UK Export Finance staff data and organogram: March 2024
Extension of Generalist Member to the Senior Salaries Review Body
seen at 16:47, 5 August in News and communications (Our copy).
Extension of Generalist Member to the Senior Salaries Review Body
NRS transforms Harwell Campus skyline
seen at 16:46, 5 August in News and communications (Our copy).
NRS transforms Harwell Campus skyline
Forging the future: Wall Colmonoy's aerospace foundry accelerates defence innovation
seen at 16:44, 5 August in News and communications (Our copy).
Forging the future: Wall Colmonoy's aerospace foundry accelerates defence innovation
North Sea catering merger set for in-depth investigation
seen at 15:07, 5 August in News and communications (Our copy).
North Sea catering merger set for in-depth investigation
British High Commissioner Jane Marriott calls on ‘exceptional future leaders’ to apply for Chevening scholarships
seen at 15:07, 5 August in News and communications (Our copy).
British High Commissioner Jane Marriott calls on ‘exceptional future leaders’ to apply for Chevening scholarships
Merging radar outputs to improve UK rainfall estimates
seen at 15:05, 5 August in News and communications (Our copy).
Merging radar outputs to improve UK rainfall estimates
Applications for the UK government’s Chevening Scholarships is now open
seen at 15:05, 5 August in News and communications (Our copy).
Applications for the UK government’s Chevening Scholarships is now open
Have you seen a tattooed fish in the River Lea?
seen at 15:02, 5 August in News and communications (Our copy).
Have you seen a tattooed fish in the River Lea?
Guatemalans can apply to the Chevening Scholarship from August 5
seen at 15:02, 5 August in News and communications (Our copy).
Guatemalans can apply to the Chevening Scholarship from August 5
Hondurans can apply to the Chevening Scholarship from August 5
seen at 15:00, 5 August in News and communications (Our copy).
Hondurans can apply to the Chevening Scholarship from August 5
Firearms licensing guidance strengthened to protect the public
seen at 14:58, 5 August in News and communications (Our copy).
Firearms licensing guidance strengthened to protect the public
Credelio 12mg and 48mg chewable tablets for cats – SPC change
seen at 14:57, 5 August in News and communications (Our copy).
Credelio 12mg and 48mg chewable tablets for cats – SPC change
Standardising the planning application process: Kicking off work on decisions 
seen at 14:39, 5 August in MHCLG Digital (Our copy).

Every year thousands of planning decisions are made which shape the future of where we all live, work and visit. They determine which developments are approved and how our places evolve. Yet this crucial...

Ketamine harms assessment
seen at 14:35, 5 August in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Ketamine harms assessment
Statement of changes to the Immigration Rules: CP 1373, 5 August 2025
seen at 14:34, 5 August in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Statement of changes to the Immigration Rules: CP 1373, 5 August 2025
Extend medicines responsibilities for allied health professions
seen at 14:32, 5 August in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Extend medicines responsibilities for allied health professions
DCMS letter (25 March 2025) to Fried Frank on consent to derogations from 30 January Pre-emptive Action Order
seen at 11:52, 5 August in News and communications (Our copy).
DCMS letter (25 March 2025) to Fried Frank on consent to derogations from 30 January Pre-emptive Action Order
Six-year directorship ban for construction boss who sold £100,000 of classic cars for just £1
seen at 11:50, 5 August in News and communications (Our copy).
Six-year directorship ban for construction boss who sold £100,000 of classic cars for just £1
DCMS letter (16 May 2025) to Fried Frank on consent to derogations from 30 January Pre-emptive Action Order
seen at 11:48, 5 August in News and communications (Our copy).
DCMS letter (16 May 2025) to Fried Frank on consent to derogations from 30 January Pre-emptive Action Order
Permanent Secretary Office for National Statistics Appointed
seen at 11:48, 5 August in News and communications (Our copy).
Permanent Secretary Office for National Statistics Appointed
UK provides vital support to over 85,000 Syrians following recent violence
seen at 11:46, 5 August in News and communications (Our copy).
UK provides vital support to over 85,000 Syrians following recent violence
Making a personal injury (whiplash) claim
seen at 11:43, 5 August in Ministry of Justice - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Making a personal injury (whiplash) claim
Guidance: The whiplash tariff and minor psychological injuries
seen at 11:42, 5 August in Ministry of Justice - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Guidance: The whiplash tariff and minor psychological injuries
E-seminar: A review of allergen analytical testing methodologies
seen at 10:46, 5 August in News and communications (Our copy).
E-seminar: A review of allergen analytical testing methodologies
Make everyday a playday with Tax-Free Childcare
seen at 10:44, 5 August in News and communications (Our copy).
Make everyday a playday with Tax-Free Childcare
2,800 skilled jobs in Wales and North West as CCUS industry grows
seen at 10:04, 5 August in News and communications (Our copy).
2,800 skilled jobs in Wales and North West as CCUS industry grows
Kenya and Somalia: Call for bids for the provision of media monitoring services
seen at 10:01, 5 August in News and communications (Our copy).
Kenya and Somalia: Call for bids for the provision of media monitoring services
Circular 005/2025: The Firearms (Amendment) Rules 2025
seen at 10:00, 5 August in News and communications (Our copy).
Circular 005/2025: The Firearms (Amendment) Rules 2025
National Living Wage estimate update
seen at 09:58, 5 August in News and communications (Our copy).
National Living Wage estimate update
Building Bridges Between Prison and Civil Service Employment
seen at 09:50, 5 August in Life Chances – Going Forward into Employment (GFiE) (Our copy).
Building Bridges Between Prison and Civil Service Employment
When is results day 2025? GCSEs, A levels, T Levels and VTQs
seen at 09:41, 5 August in The Education Hub (Our copy).
When is results day 2025? GCSEs, A levels, T Levels and VTQs
DWP and CMG: spending over £500, July 2025
seen at 09:36, 5 August in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
DWP and CMG: spending over £500, July 2025
Registrar of Consultant Lobbyists: Statement of Accounts 2024 to 2025
seen at 09:35, 5 August in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Registrar of Consultant Lobbyists: Statement of Accounts 2024 to 2025
Waste Metric Dashboard: July 2025
seen at 09:33, 5 August in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Waste Metric Dashboard: July 2025
Companies House confirms identity verification rollout from 18 November 2025
seen at 02:58, 5 August in News and communications (Our copy).
Companies House confirms identity verification rollout from 18 November 2025
Government moves to end discriminatory age bands and unfair pay
seen at 02:56, 5 August in News and communications (Our copy).
Government moves to end discriminatory age bands and unfair pay
First car models approved for £1,500 discount to turbocharge the move to electric
seen at 02:55, 5 August in News and communications (Our copy).
First car models approved for £1,500 discount to turbocharge the move to electric
Rail boost for the North: Transpennine upgrade one step closer
seen at 02:55, 5 August in News and communications (Our copy).
Rail boost for the North: Transpennine upgrade one step closer
Independent report: Independent Prison Capacity Review: final report
seen at 02:51, 5 August in Ministry of Justice - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Independent report: Independent Prison Capacity Review: final report
National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage: Low Pay Commission remit 2025
seen at 02:32, 5 August in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage: Low Pay Commission remit 2025

04 August 2025

UK-France treaty targeting illegal crossings comes into force
seen at 23:43, 4 August in News and communications (Our copy).
UK-France treaty targeting illegal crossings comes into force
PM call with President Erdoğan of Türkiye: 4 August 2025
seen at 20:44, 4 August in News and communications (Our copy).
PM call with President Erdoğan of Türkiye: 4 August 2025
MHRA begins recruitment for new digital roles at Leeds hub to drive innovation and smarter regulation 
seen at 18:43, 4 August in News and communications (Our copy).
MHRA begins recruitment for new digital roles at Leeds hub to drive innovation and smarter regulation 
CNC holds 20th anniversary commemorative service
seen at 18:43, 4 August in News and communications (Our copy).
CNC holds 20th anniversary commemorative service
Furthering collaboration on UK subsea infrastructure data
seen at 18:37, 4 August in UK Hydrographic Office (Our copy).
Calling UK government, Crown Dependency, Overseas Territory and private sector colleague participation

A clear understanding of our Subsea National Infrastructure (SNI) is crucial to the UK, Crown Dependencies...

Call for views on trust services: we want to hear from you 
seen at 18:30, 4 August in Enabling digital identity (Our copy).

Today we’ve published a call for views on the adoption of trust services. You can respond to the call for views on GOV.UK until the 20th of September 2025.  

What are trust services?  <...
Enhanced flood warning service live for Exeter and Exe Estuary
seen at 16:43, 4 August in News and communications (Our copy).
Enhanced flood warning service live for Exeter and Exe Estuary
British Embassy announces second edition of “Great UK Day"
seen at 16:43, 4 August in News and communications (Our copy).
British Embassy announces second edition of “Great UK Day"
Crovect 1.25% w/v Pour-on Solution for Sheep - Recall alert
seen at 16:43, 4 August in News and communications (Our copy).
Crovect 1.25% w/v Pour-on Solution for Sheep - Recall alert
Reflections on Civil Service Live 2025
seen at 16:40, 4 August in Defra digital, data and technology (Our copy).

Suzy Robinson, Head of Delivery Management (interim), shares her experiences at Civil Service Live 2025 and what she's learned from attending Civil Service Live over the past few years.

Civil Service...

AI Airlock, CERSIs and a new global AI network for health regulators
seen at 16:38, 4 August in MedRegs (Our copy).
Marinos Ioannides, Head of Software and AI Medical Devices, at the London Healthcare Innovation Forum earlier this year. Marinos Ioannides, Head of Software and AI Medical Devices:

If you’re ...

What our new Light Goods Vehicle strategy means for you
seen at 16:38, 4 August in Moving On (Our copy).

Over the next year, we will be using a new approach to improve compliance around light goods vehicles (LGVs) and their trailers. This means we’ll heavily concentrate on particular higher-risk sectors – working...

Beyond inspections: a vet student's insights into the VMD
seen at 16:31, 4 August in Veterinary Medicines Directorate (Our copy).
The 2025 Extramural Studies placement cohort at the VMD. Mev is in the middle of the front row.

A group of veterinary students recently completed an Extramural Studies placement at the VMD.

One ...

Interministerial Group for Elections and Registration Communiqué: 30 June 2025
seen at 16:30, 4 August in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Interministerial Group for Elections and Registration Communiqué: 30 June 2025
Adoption of trust services: call for views
seen at 16:30, 4 August in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Adoption of trust services: call for views
Mexico to bite into best of British pork in new £19m deal
seen at 14:45, 4 August in News and communications (Our copy).
Mexico to bite into best of British pork in new &pound;19m deal
VOS Voyager investigation closure
seen at 14:45, 4 August in News and communications (Our copy).
VOS Voyager investigation closure
Applications open for Chevening scholarships to study in the UK
seen at 14:45, 4 August in News and communications (Our copy).
Applications open for Chevening scholarships to study in the UK
Bluetongue: latest situation
seen at 14:45, 4 August in News and communications (Our copy).
Bluetongue: latest situation
Public advised to stop using certain non-sterile alcohol-free wipes
seen at 14:45, 4 August in News and communications (Our copy).
Public advised to stop using certain non-sterile alcohol-free wipes
The National Lottery Community Fund annual report and accounts 2024 to 2025
seen at 14:30, 4 August in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
The National Lottery Community Fund annual report and accounts 2024 to 2025
Transforming the UK clinical research system: August 2025 update
seen at 14:30, 4 August in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Transforming the UK clinical research system: August 2025 update
Recruitment for Standing Counsel for the Comptroller General of patents, designs and trade marks
seen at 11:46, 4 August in News and communications (Our copy).
Recruitment for Standing Counsel for the Comptroller General of patents, designs and trade marks
CMA: spending over £25,000, May 2025
seen at 11:34, 4 August in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
CMA: spending over &pound;25,000, May 2025
CMA: spending over £500, May 2025
seen at 11:34, 4 August in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
CMA: spending over &pound;500, May 2025
CMA: spending over £25,000, April 2025
seen at 11:34, 4 August in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
CMA: spending over &pound;25,000, April 2025
CMA: spending over £500, April 2025
seen at 11:33, 4 August in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
CMA: spending over &pound;500, April 2025
CMA: spending over £25,000, March 2025
seen at 11:33, 4 August in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
CMA: spending over &pound;25,000, March 2025
CMA: spending over £500, March 2025
seen at 11:33, 4 August in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
CMA: spending over &pound;500, March 2025
CMA: spending over £25,000, February 2025
seen at 11:33, 4 August in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
CMA: spending over &pound;25,000, February 2025
CMA: spending over £500, February 2025
seen at 11:33, 4 August in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
CMA: spending over &pound;500, February 2025
Smart Secure Electricity Systems Programme (SSES): enduring governance
seen at 10:30, 4 August in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Smart Secure Electricity Systems Programme (SSES): enduring governance
NHS begins rollout of world-first gonorrhoea vaccine programme
seen at 09:46, 4 August in News and communications (Our copy).
NHS begins rollout of world-first gonorrhoea vaccine programme
Families get help for healthier living
seen at 09:45, 4 August in Healthwatch - Your spotlight on health and social care services (Our copy).
Hampshire County Council is developing practical ways to help families live healthily after local families shared the issues they face.
Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights for businesses operating in complex or fragile environments: 2024 UK annual report
seen at 09:31, 4 August in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights for businesses operating in complex or fragile environments: 2024 UK annual report

03 August 2025

Investment for Border Security Command paves way for new crackdown on people smuggling gangs
seen at 22:43, 3 August in News and communications (Our copy).
Investment for Border Security Command paves way for new crackdown on people smuggling gangs
Brand Scotland Goes To Germany
seen at 02:54, 3 August in News and communications (Our copy).
Brand Scotland Goes To Germany

02 August 2025

Major law change to criminalise small boat smuggler ads
seen at 22:43, 2 August in News and communications (Our copy).
Major law change to criminalise small boat smuggler ads
BSB gives commitments to LSB to improve performance 
seen at 09:39, 2 August in The Legal Services Board (Our copy).

Today we have published a set of voluntary undertakings given by the Bar Standards Board (BSB). These are designed to address concerns identified in our most recent Regulatory Performance Assessment and focus...

New wave of mums to benefit from 24/7 breastfeeding support
seen at 02:48, 2 August in News and communications (Our copy).
New wave of mums to benefit from 24/7 breastfeeding support

01 August 2025

Every Russian strike is a commitment not to peace, but an attempt to destroy life and liberty in Ukraine: UK statement at the UN Security Council
seen at 21:43, 1 August in News and communications (Our copy).
Every Russian strike is a commitment not to peace, but an attempt to destroy life and liberty in Ukraine: UK statement at the UN Security Council
OPSS issues stop warning for 17,000 heat pump tumble dryer owners
seen at 18:44, 1 August in News and communications (Our copy).
OPSS issues stop warning for 17,000 heat pump tumble dryer owners
4.2% pay rise for police officers across England and Wales
seen at 18:43, 1 August in News and communications (Our copy).
4.2% pay rise for police officers across England and Wales
Keeping children safe online: changes to the Online Safety Act explained
seen at 18:43, 1 August in News and communications (Our copy).
Keeping children safe online: changes to the Online Safety Act explained
The third UK–Nigeria Security and Defence Partnership Dialogue Communique
seen at 18:30, 1 August in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
The third UK–Nigeria Security and Defence Partnership Dialogue Communique
InFocus: Updates from the Government Property Agency, August 2025
seen at 16:49, 1 August in News and communications (Our copy).
InFocus: Updates from the Government Property Agency, August 2025
OSCE Helsinki +50 Conference: Closing Session, UK statement
seen at 16:47, 1 August in News and communications (Our copy).
OSCE Helsinki +50 Conference: Closing Session, UK statement
DHSC: workforce management information June 2025
seen at 16:31, 1 August in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
DHSC: workforce management information June 2025
Cervical screening risk stratification: impact assessments
seen at 16:30, 1 August in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Cervical screening risk stratification: impact assessments
CNC bids farewell to Hunterston after 20 years
seen at 15:13, 1 August in News and communications (Our copy).
CNC bids farewell to Hunterston after 20 years
HM Land Registry accepts Qualified Electronic Signatures
seen at 15:11, 1 August in News and communications (Our copy).
HM Land Registry accepts Qualified Electronic Signatures
Opportunity to deliver HLPAS in Hereford and Worcester
seen at 15:10, 1 August in News and communications (Our copy).
Opportunity to deliver HLPAS in Hereford and Worcester
UK Chargé inaugurates new accommodation facility in Hamat
seen at 15:08, 1 August in News and communications (Our copy).
UK Chargé inaugurates new accommodation facility in Hamat
£150 million in farming grants successfully allocated
seen at 15:06, 1 August in News and communications (Our copy).
&pound;150 million in farming grants successfully allocated
PM call with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine: 1 August 2025
seen at 15:04, 1 August in News and communications (Our copy).
PM call with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine: 1 August 2025
Celebrating Women in Tech: A Powerful Collaboration Between DWP Digital and AWS
seen at 15:00, 1 August in DWP Digital (Our copy).

DWP Digital and AWS came together to host an empowering Women in Tech event in Manchester. Held on Emmeline Pankhurst Day (14th July), a date that honours one of the UK’s most iconic champions of ...

Beyond the clinic & out of the lab. A vet’s route to life ‘behind the scenes’ at the VMD
seen at 14:52, 1 August in Government Vets (Our copy).

Jon Haycock is a Senior Veterinary Assessor at the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) and shares his career path since graduation.

Whilst writing this piece, I’ve come to realise that I clearly...

At the Heart of Global Decisions: My WOAH General Session Experience
seen at 14:50, 1 August in Government Vets (Our copy).

The end of May marked the 92nd WOAH General Session, and I had the pleasure of being invited as part of the UK delegation. It was my first time attending, and even for those who go every year, this...

How does the benefits system influence young people’s choices?
seen at 14:46, 1 August in Social Security Advisory Committee (Our copy).

The Social Security Advisory Committee (SSAC) exists to provide impartial advice to the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions and the wider ministerial team on the social security system...

Capital Grants offer now closed for new applications
seen at 14:41, 1 August in Farming (Our copy).
Credit: Mary Shattock 

This is a short post to let you know that we’ve now fully allocated all available funding for the 2025 round of Capital Grants.  

With over 8,000 applications...

FOI request: invoice details and the GCA
seen at 14:33, 1 August in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
FOI request: invoice details and the GCA
UK-India FTA: Trade and Agriculture Commission call for evidence
seen at 14:32, 1 August in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
UK-India FTA: Trade and Agriculture Commission call for evidence
Happy holidays for you and your dog
seen at 11:42, 1 August in Natural England (Our copy).

By Steve Jenkinson, Access and Countryside Advisor to the Kennel Club

I travel all over England with my dog Teal, working for the Kennel Club and Natural England to make great places for people and...

Sustainable Farming Incentive Expanded Offer for 2024 (SFI 2024): understanding the annual declaration
seen at 11:40, 1 August in Rural payments (Our copy).

This blog explains the annual declaration process for SFI 2024. For details of the annual declaration process for SFI 2023, please read the blog published on 13 August 2024.

What is the ...

Pay review body members' fees and expenses from 2024 to 2025
seen at 11:30, 1 August in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Pay review body members' fees and expenses from 2024 to 2025
Appointment of Churches Conservation Trust members: 1 August 2025
seen at 10:51, 1 August in News and communications (Our copy).
Appointment of Churches Conservation Trust members: 1 August 2025
Internship Scheme To Get More Working Class Students Into Civil Service
seen at 10:49, 1 August in News and communications (Our copy).
Internship Scheme To Get More Working Class Students Into Civil Service
Nottingham Rehab Limited and NRS Healthcare Limited in liquidation: information for customers, suppliers, creditors and landlords.
seen at 10:46, 1 August in News and communications (Our copy).
Nottingham Rehab Limited and NRS Healthcare Limited in liquidation: information for customers, suppliers, creditors and landlords.
Global Charter on Children’s Care Reform
seen at 10:30, 1 August in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Global Charter on Children’s Care Reform
Knife robberies fall under dedicated new taskforce
seen at 09:55, 1 August in News and communications (Our copy).
Knife robberies fall under dedicated new taskforce