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17 September 2025

Record-breaking £150bn investment unveiled during US State Visit
seen at 22:43, 17 September in News and communications (Our copy).
Record-breaking £150bn investment unveiled during US State Visit
Exchequer Secretary speech to the annual HMRC Conference
seen at 18:45, 17 September in News and communications (Our copy).
Exchequer Secretary speech to the annual HMRC Conference
Afghanistan cannot succeed while women and girls are excluded: UK statement at the UN Security Council
seen at 18:45, 17 September in News and communications (Our copy).
Afghanistan cannot succeed while women and girls are excluded: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Culture Secretary speech at Royal Television Society Cambridge Convention 2025
seen at 18:45, 17 September in News and communications (Our copy).
Culture Secretary speech at Royal Television Society Cambridge Convention 2025
OAG spending over £25,000 for August 2025
seen at 18:31, 17 September in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
OAG spending over £25,000 for August 2025
OAG Spending over £500 on a GPC for August 2025
seen at 18:30, 17 September in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
OAG Spending over £500 on a GPC for August 2025
NBA and UK Government announce comprehensive plan to elevate basketball in the UK
seen at 17:00, 17 September in News and communications (Our copy).
NBA and UK Government announce comprehensive plan to elevate basketball in the UK
From court to community: government shoots and scores with NBA collaboration
seen at 16:58, 17 September in News and communications (Our copy).
From court to community: government shoots and scores with NBA collaboration
The unanimous adoption of this resolution demonstrates our shared commitment to locate and return missing Kuwaiti and third-country nationals: UK explanation of vote at the UN Security Council
seen at 16:56, 17 September in News and communications (Our copy).
The unanimous adoption of this resolution demonstrates our shared commitment to locate and return missing Kuwaiti and third-country nationals: UK explanation of vote at the UN Security Council
HMS Richmond visits Philippines to increase defence cooperation and boost trade
seen at 16:55, 17 September in News and communications (Our copy).
HMS Richmond visits Philippines to increase defence cooperation and boost trade
New members appointed to the Independent Reconfiguration Panel
seen at 16:55, 17 September in News and communications (Our copy).
New members appointed to the Independent Reconfiguration Panel
Adding actuarial value to workforce modelling
seen at 16:51, 17 September in Actuaries in government (Our copy).
Planning for uncertain workforce needs

Actuaries are specialists in risk, who develop projections in respect of people, resources and finances, where driving factors are uncertain. Actuarial teams are familiar...

Maker Station makes an impact at Stockton Central Library
seen at 16:48, 17 September in DCMS Libraries (Our copy).

The Government announced the fourth round of the Libraries Improvement Fund earlier this year as part of the Government’s commitment to ensure libraries are able to upgrade their physical and digital ...

Civil Service Government Skills service user acceptance policy
seen at 16:38, 17 September in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Civil Service Government Skills service user acceptance policy
HM Treasury Senior officials’ business expenses, hospitality, and meetings April to June 2025
seen at 16:36, 17 September in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
HM Treasury Senior officials’ business expenses, hospitality, and meetings April to June 2025
Intellectual Property Office Corporate Plan 2025 to 2026
seen at 16:34, 17 September in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Intellectual Property Office Corporate Plan 2025 to 2026
AI’s thirst for water 
seen at 16:32, 17 September in UK Government Sustainable ICT (Our copy).

Alexandra Kis (Cognizant) and Avinash Lunj (Sopra Steria) are members of the Government Digital Sustainability Alliance (GDSA) Planetary Impact working group, which Rich Kenny (Interact). is the co-chair...

Empowering innovation and citizen outcomes: 
seen at 16:31, 17 September in A Modern Civil Service (Our copy).

A guest blog by Penny Horner-Long, Head of the Government Grants Profession.

Profession number 32 in government: The grant-making community - driving policy and mission delivery

The inclusion...

Two Board Members appointed to the Charity Commission for England and Wales.
seen at 15:11, 17 September in News and communications (Our copy).
Two Board Members appointed to the Charity Commission for England and Wales.
UN Human Rights Council 60: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue with the Working Group on Arbitrary Detention
seen at 15:10, 17 September in News and communications (Our copy).
UN Human Rights Council 60: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue with the Working Group on Arbitrary Detention
Education Secretary speech at National Parent Survey launch
seen at 15:08, 17 September in News and communications (Our copy).
Education Secretary speech at National Parent Survey launch
DfE Update: 17 September 2025
seen at 15:06, 17 September in News and communications (Our copy).
DfE Update: 17 September 2025
Fee-paid Judge of the First-tier Tribunal: Social Entitlement Chamber Pre-Application Seminar 2025
seen at 15:02, 17 September in Courts and Tribunals Judiciary (Our copy).

The Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC) (external link) will be launching a selection exercise in October to recruit Fee-paid Judges of the First-tier Tribunal, Social Entitlement Chamber.

The...
Transparent transformation—bringing people along with change
seen at 14:53, 17 September in Defra digital, data and technology (Our copy).

David Thomas, Delivery Group Lead for Environmental Quality, reflects on his experience developing new ways of working across digital delivery.

Recently Defra’s digital delivery department changed...

New regulations for clinical trials – Join our Route B substantial modifications pilot
seen at 14:50, 17 September in MHRA Inspectorate (Our copy).

By Anthony Carter – MHRA Low-Risk Assessor Manager, Clinical Investigations & Trials Operations Team

September 2025: This blog provides information about the Route B substantial modifications...

New regulations for clinical trials – Join our Route B substantial modifications pilot
seen at 14:47, 17 September in MedRegs (Our copy).

By Anthony Carter – MHRA Low-Risk Assessor Manager, Clinical Investigations & Trials Operations Team

September 2025: This blog provides information about the Route B substantial modifications...

From Satellites to Solutions: Tackling Blue-Green Algae in Lough Neagh
seen at 14:44, 17 September in UK Space Agency blog (Our copy).
Lough Neagh. Credit; NI Space.

Lough Neagh is one of Northern Ireland’s most valuable natural assets.

The largest freshwater lake in the UK at over square 380 kilometres, it provides drinking water...

DfT: workforce management information, August 2025
seen at 14:36, 17 September in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
DfT: workforce management information, August 2025
Strategic Engagement Group Meeting Chair’s Summary - September 2025
seen at 14:36, 17 September in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Strategic Engagement Group Meeting Chair’s Summary - September 2025
32 ways to deliver the best outcomes for the public
seen at 14:34, 17 September in A Modern Civil Service (Our copy).

Have you joined your profession yet? With 32 cross-government professions now available, including the newly launched Grants profession (welcome to the family!), there are more pathways than ever for civil...

Crab and lobster FMP explained: goals, benefits and updates
seen at 14:31, 17 September in Fisheries Management Plans (Our copy).
Crab and lobster FMP explained: goals, benefits and updates
Civil Service Fast Stream named UK's top graduate employer
seen at 11:49, 17 September in News and communications (Our copy).
Civil Service Fast Stream named UK's top graduate employer
Annual Police Superintendents' Association Conference
seen at 11:47, 17 September in News and communications (Our copy).
Annual Police Superintendents' Association Conference
Regulator to investigate Islamic charity after concerns raised over its financial controls
seen at 11:45, 17 September in News and communications (Our copy).
Regulator to investigate Islamic charity after concerns raised over its financial controls
The Hardship Fund
seen at 11:31, 17 September in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
The Hardship Fund
Cannabis-based products for medicinal use
seen at 11:30, 17 September in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Cannabis-based products for medicinal use
First group of Gazan children arrive for specialist NHS treatment
seen at 10:48, 17 September in News and communications (Our copy).
First group of Gazan children arrive for specialist NHS treatment
Professor Richard FitzGerald appointed to the Commission on Human Medicines
seen at 10:47, 17 September in News and communications (Our copy).
Professor Richard FitzGerald appointed to the Commission on Human Medicines
The future of UK maritime: Skills, Technology and Sustainability
seen at 10:47, 17 September in News and communications (Our copy).
The future of UK maritime: Skills, Technology and Sustainability
New members appointed to the PRRB and NCARRB
seen at 10:46, 17 September in News and communications (Our copy).
New members appointed to the PRRB and NCARRB
Policy paper: Approved premises inspection response letters and action plans
seen at 10:44, 17 September in Ministry of Justice - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Policy paper: Approved premises inspection response letters and action plans
The true picture of property fraud in England and Wales
seen at 10:40, 17 September in HM Land Registry (Our copy).

Whilst recent media stories may have left homeowners fearing that property fraud is increasing dramatically, we can confirm that thankfully it remains relatively rare, in part due to some simple steps that...

Defra’s biodiversity duty statement 2025
seen at 10:30, 17 September in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Defra’s biodiversity duty statement 2025
Draft affirmative coming for Trade Act 2021 (Power to Implement International Trade Agreements) (Extension to Expiry) Regulations 2025
seen at 10:18, 17 September in Statutory Instruments (Our copy).
Draft affirmative coming for Trade Act 2021 (Power to Implement International Trade Agreements) (Extension to Expiry) Regulations 2025. See other results for details.
Draft affirmative coming for Environmental Protection (Wet Wipes Containing Plastic) (England) Regulations 2025
seen at 10:18, 17 September in Statutory Instruments (Our copy).
Draft affirmative coming for Environmental Protection (Wet Wipes Containing Plastic) (England) Regulations 2025. See other results for details.
Correction to PQ HL8160 (Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent)
seen at 10:17, 17 September in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

We will issue this statement at a later date.

Renaming of the Home Office Science Advisory Committee (Lord Hanson of Flint)
seen at 10:15, 17 September in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am pleased to announce the formal name change of the Biometrics and Forensics Ethics Group, to the Science and Technology Ethics Advisory Committee.

The name change has sought to accurately encompass...

Consultation on Football Governance Act: Owners’ and Directors’ test statutory deadline SI (Baroness Twycross)
seen at 10:15, 17 September in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am repeating the following Written Ministerial Statement made today in the other place by my Honourable Friend the Minister for Minister for Sport, Tourism, Civil Society and Youth, Stephanie Peacock MP:

Correction to PQ HL8160 (Anna Turley)
seen at 10:13, 17 September in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

We will issue this statement at a later date.

The UK’s Contribution to NATO’s Eastern Sentry (John Healey)
seen at 10:12, 17 September in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

On 10 September, Polish air space was recklessly violated by a number of Russian uncrewed aerial systems, in the most significant airspace violation of NATO airspace by Russia since the start of Putin’s...

Machinery of Government – Skills (Keir Starmer)
seen at 10:12, 17 September in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am making this statement to bring to the House’s attention the following Machinery of Government change.

I am today confirming that responsibility for apprenticeships, adult further education...

Investigation led by the Investigatory Powers Commissioner (Keir Starmer)
seen at 10:10, 17 September in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

In July this year, the High Court and the Investigatory Powers Tribunal handed down judgments following MI5’s provision of incorrect evidence to the Courts in relation to the case of Agent X.

On 2...

Consultation on Football Governance Act: Owners’ and Directors’ test statutory deadline SI (Stephanie Peacock, Member, Football Governance Bill [HL] Committee)
seen at 10:09, 17 September in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I wish to inform the House that the Government has today launched our targeted consultation on the statutory deadline for the Football Governance Act’s Owners’ and Directors’ tests. We have ...

Exercise PEGASUS – Pandemic Preparedness (Ashley Dalton, Member, Rare Cancers Bill Committee)
seen at 10:07, 17 September in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am today confirming that, on the 18th of September, Exercise PEGASUS, the National ‘Tier 1’ pandemic preparedness exercise set to assess the UK’s ability to respond to a pandemic, will commence...

Statement of Strategic Priorities to Great British Energy (Michael Shanks)
seen at 10:06, 17 September in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Great British Energy (GBE) is central to this government’s mission to make the UK a clean energy superpower and will play a pivotal role in accelerating the deployment of clean, secure, home-grown energy...

Backing your Business: Our plan for small and medium sized businesses (Blair McDougall)
seen at 10:05, 17 September in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

On 31st July, the Government launched our Plan for Small Businesses, changing the status quo in order to support small businesses.

Economic growth remains the Government’s foremost priority. The UK...

Civil servants pitch AI fixes for public services in Dragons’ Den-style challenge
seen at 09:59, 17 September in News and communications (Our copy).
Civil servants pitch AI fixes for public services in Dragons’ Den-style challenge
Costa Rica: Open data projects for human rights and environmental protection
seen at 09:57, 17 September in News and communications (Our copy).
Costa Rica: Open data projects for human rights and environmental protection
Stockport Council: Local Plan intervention letter
seen at 09:55, 17 September in News and communications (Our copy).
Stockport Council: Local Plan intervention letter
Regulator of Social Housing finds very serious failings at Tandridge District Council
seen at 09:54, 17 September in News and communications (Our copy).
Regulator of Social Housing finds very serious failings at Tandridge District Council
UK House Price Index for July 2025
seen at 09:52, 17 September in News and communications (Our copy).
UK House Price Index for July 2025
First parts of King Charles III coast path opens on Isle of Wight
seen at 09:50, 17 September in News and communications (Our copy).
First parts of King Charles III coast path opens on Isle of Wight
MHRA and Department for Education embed medicine safety into school curriculum to empower young people
seen at 02:47, 17 September in News and communications (Our copy).
MHRA and Department for Education embed medicine safety into school curriculum to empower young people