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24 December 2025

Statement on Israeli settlement expansion in the West Bank
seen at 18:54, 24 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Statement on Israeli settlement expansion in the West Bank
Valuation Office Agency: November 2025 transparency data
seen at 16:34, 24 December in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Valuation Office Agency: November 2025 transparency data
DHSC: spending over £500, November 2025
seen at 11:31, 24 December in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
DHSC: spending over £500, November 2025
Report 10/2025: Derailment of a freight train at Audenshaw
seen at 10:48, 24 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Report 10/2025: Derailment of a freight train at Audenshaw
GIAA senior officials expenses and hospitality Q2 2025-26
seen at 10:33, 24 December in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
GIAA senior officials expenses and hospitality Q2 2025-26
Report 10/2025: Derailment of a freight train at Audenshaw
seen at 10:31, 24 December in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Report 10/2025: Derailment of a freight train at Audenshaw
Keep the warmth, lose the risk: MHRA and National Fire Chiefs Council issue winter emollient safety warning
seen at 09:51, 24 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Keep the warmth, lose the risk: MHRA and National Fire Chiefs Council issue winter emollient safety warning
Homes fit for heroes: 1,000 military homes upgraded in time for Christmas
seen at 02:53, 24 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Homes fit for heroes: 1,000 military homes upgraded in time for Christmas

23 December 2025

Signal all the way! Christmas comes early as over 100 mobile masts bring 4G joy to Britain’s rural communities
seen at 22:42, 23 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Signal all the way! Christmas comes early as over 100 mobile masts bring 4G joy to Britain’s rural communities
The UK stands firmly with the people of Venezuela in their pursuit of a democratic future: UK statement at the UN Security Council
seen at 21:42, 23 December in News and communications (Our copy).
The UK stands firmly with the people of Venezuela in their pursuit of a democratic future: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Directions on the conduct of the Tranche 3 Phase 2 (T3 P2) hearings - Undercover Policing Inquiry
seen at 20:35, 23 December in UCPI publications (Our copy).
Publication date: 23 Dec 2025. Category: Preliminary issues. Originator: Inquiry.
This resolution authorises AUSSOM to continue its essential role in strengthening stability and security in Somalia: UK Explanation of Vote at the UN Security Council
seen at 16:51, 23 December in News and communications (Our copy).
This resolution authorises AUSSOM to continue its essential role in strengthening stability and security in Somalia: UK Explanation of Vote at the UN Security Council
Board Member Reappointments
seen at 16:50, 23 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Board Member Reappointments
Draft crime contract specification published
seen at 16:49, 23 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Draft crime contract specification published
We call on Iran to urgently lift its restrictions and fully cooperate with the IAEA: UK statement at the UN Security Council
seen at 16:47, 23 December in News and communications (Our copy).
We call on Iran to urgently lift its restrictions and fully cooperate with the IAEA: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Defra: non-consolidated performance related pay 2023 to 2024
seen at 16:32, 23 December in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Defra: non-consolidated performance related pay 2023 to 2024
Defra: non-consolidated performance related pay 2024 to 2025
seen at 16:30, 23 December in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Defra: non-consolidated performance related pay 2024 to 2025
Give children the best start: vaccinate this New Year
seen at 15:04, 23 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Give children the best start: vaccinate this New Year
Building Safety Regulator building control approval application data September to December 2025
seen at 14:39, 23 December in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Building Safety Regulator building control approval application data September to December 2025
DBT non-consolidated performance related pay 2023 to 2024
seen at 14:37, 23 December in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
DBT non-consolidated performance related pay 2023 to 2024
DBT non-consolidated performance related pay 2024 to 2025
seen at 14:34, 23 December in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
DBT non-consolidated performance related pay 2024 to 2025
Ground mounted solar energy plants: predicted land use
seen at 14:32, 23 December in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Ground mounted solar energy plants: predicted land use
Inheritance tax reliefs threshold to rise to £2.5m for farmers and businesses
seen at 11:54, 23 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Inheritance tax reliefs threshold to rise to £2.5m for farmers and businesses
Anniversary Statement: Rockwell Commander 112 TCA, N4698W
seen at 11:53, 23 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Anniversary Statement: Rockwell Commander 112 TCA, N4698W
Sellafield Ltd employees and partners spread festive cheer across our communities
seen at 11:51, 23 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Sellafield Ltd employees and partners spread festive cheer across our communities
Fake Labubu sellers on Border Force's naughty list this Christmas
seen at 11:49, 23 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Fake Labubu sellers on Border Force's naughty list this Christmas
Suspended prison sentence for rogue waste operator
seen at 11:47, 23 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Suspended prison sentence for rogue waste operator
FiPL at four: making a difference across protected landscapes
seen at 11:35, 23 December in Farming (Our copy).
Credit: Bex Ross 

This year marks four years of the Farming in Protected Landscapes (FiPL) programme.  

The programme supports farmers and land managers...

Government extends free NHS services for care leavers
seen at 10:56, 23 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Government extends free NHS services for care leavers
New Non-Executive Commissioner to the Forestry Commission appointed
seen at 10:55, 23 December in News and communications (Our copy).
New Non-Executive Commissioner to the Forestry Commission appointed
Secretary of State announces the re-appointment of NIO Non-Executive Board member
seen at 10:53, 23 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Secretary of State announces the re-appointment of NIO Non-Executive Board member
How medicines affect gut bacteria could inform safer, more effective use
seen at 10:51, 23 December in News and communications (Our copy).
How medicines affect gut bacteria could inform safer, more effective use
The Small Services Space One Year On: Learnings and Ambitions
seen at 10:43, 23 December in Justice Digital (Our copy).

The Shared Infrastructure team in Justice Digital launched an innovative new product (The Small Services Space) just over 12 months ago. It aims to support smaller teams who have a need, and desire, to modernise...

Safety digest 06/2025: London Bridge
seen at 10:34, 23 December in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Safety digest 06/2025: London Bridge
FCDO annual statement of compliance with the Concordat to Support Research Integrity 2024 to 2025
seen at 10:32, 23 December in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
FCDO annual statement of compliance with the Concordat to Support Research Integrity 2024 to 2025
Two years of fisheries management plans: progress and what’s next
seen at 10:30, 23 December in Fisheries Management Plans (Our copy).
Two years of fisheries management plans: progress and what’s next
Pension boost for mineworkers lands before Christmas
seen at 02:46, 23 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Pension boost for mineworkers lands before Christmas
Thousands to benefit from multi million investment to justice
seen at 02:44, 23 December in Ministry of Justice - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Thousands to benefit from multi million investment to justice

22 December 2025

Tax Minister and Bingo Association celebrate scrapping of Bingo Duty
seen at 22:42, 22 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Tax Minister and Bingo Association celebrate scrapping of Bingo Duty
The warring parties must end the bloodshed in Sudan: UK statement at the UN Security Council
seen at 21:42, 22 December in News and communications (Our copy).
The warring parties must end the bloodshed in Sudan: UK statement at the UN Security Council
PM call with President Jerí of Peru: 22 December 2025
seen at 20:42, 22 December in News and communications (Our copy).
PM call with President Jerí of Peru: 22 December 2025
UK secures additional £8 million in valuable fishing opportunities for 2026
seen at 18:49, 22 December in News and communications (Our copy).
UK secures additional £8 million in valuable fishing opportunities for 2026
TRA upholds recommendation on imports of excavators from China
seen at 18:47, 22 December in News and communications (Our copy).
TRA upholds recommendation on imports of excavators from China
Entertainment resort complex, Bedford: statement of reasons for the grant of planning permission
seen at 18:30, 22 December in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Entertainment resort complex, Bedford: statement of reasons for the grant of planning permission
Elections under the current circumstances in Myanmar risk provoking further violence: UK statement on Myanmar
seen at 16:49, 22 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Elections under the current circumstances in Myanmar risk provoking further violence: UK statement on Myanmar
UK and Belize work together to strengthen community-led fisheries management
seen at 16:47, 22 December in News and communications (Our copy).
UK and Belize work together to strengthen community-led fisheries management
Northumberland man sentenced for illegal waste dumping
seen at 16:47, 22 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Northumberland man sentenced for illegal waste dumping
Shining light in dark places: A magistrate’s reflection on faith and service this Christmas
seen at 16:45, 22 December in Courts and Tribunals Judiciary (Our copy).

My name is Elliot Curryer and I sit as a Family Court magistrate on the East Kent Bench, having been appointed in June 2025. Growing up, I experienced first-hand the impact of family breakdown and subsequently...

Windermere Wrapped: Our Year in Review
seen at 16:43, 22 December in Creating a better place (Our copy).

By Andy Brown, Water Regulation Manager North West

Lake Windermere, Cumbria

As we head into the festive season, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on what's been an incredibly busy...

2025 in MedTech: a year of innovation, global leadership and regulatory milestones
seen at 16:40, 22 December in MedRegs (Our copy).
Rob Reid, MHRA deputy director of innovation devices, at AI Airlock Connect, October 2025

As the end of 2025 rapidly approaches, I find myself searching out those articles and lists that reflect on key...

DESNZ: workforce management information, November 2025
seen at 16:33, 22 December in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
DESNZ: workforce management information, November 2025
UK-Ireland Contact Group on Radiological Matters, Winter 2025: communiqué
seen at 16:32, 22 December in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
UK-Ireland Contact Group on Radiological Matters, Winter 2025: communiqué
Kimberley Process plenary: November 2025
seen at 16:32, 22 December in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Kimberley Process plenary: November 2025
Fisheries: bilateral agreement with the Faroe Islands for 2026
seen at 16:30, 22 December in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Fisheries: bilateral agreement with the Faroe Islands for 2026
Serious Fraud Office and Five Eyes on foreign bribery indicators
seen at 15:11, 22 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Serious Fraud Office and Five Eyes on foreign bribery indicators
CMA proposes to accept remedies in pastry deal
seen at 15:11, 22 December in News and communications (Our copy).
CMA proposes to accept remedies in pastry deal
Notification of intention to prepare Environmental Delivery Plans
seen at 15:11, 22 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Notification of intention to prepare Environmental Delivery Plans
Boom lifts and baubles: keeping Britain’s festive spirit aloft
seen at 15:11, 22 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Boom lifts and baubles: keeping Britain’s festive spirit aloft
Citizens’ Rights Specialised Committee meeting, 18 December 2025: joint statement
seen at 15:11, 22 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Citizens’ Rights Specialised Committee meeting, 18 December 2025: joint statement
Government appoints interim commissioners to the EHRC
seen at 15:11, 22 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Government appoints interim commissioners to the EHRC
WPP appointed to be UK Government’s lead media agency
seen at 15:11, 22 December in News and communications (Our copy).
WPP appointed to be UK Government’s lead media agency
Chancellor announces date of Spring Forecast
seen at 15:08, 22 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Chancellor announces date of Spring Forecast
Recruitment for a senior Policy Officer
seen at 15:05, 22 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Recruitment for a senior Policy Officer
DHSC: workforce management information November 2025
seen at 14:43, 22 December in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
DHSC: workforce management information November 2025
DLUHC: non-consolidated performance related pay 2023 to 2024
seen at 14:43, 22 December in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
DLUHC: non-consolidated performance related pay 2023 to 2024
MHCLG: non-consolidated performance related pay 2024 to 2025
seen at 14:43, 22 December in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
MHCLG: non-consolidated performance related pay 2024 to 2025
UK Anti-Doping annual report and accounts 2024 to 2025
seen at 14:42, 22 December in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
UK Anti-Doping annual report and accounts 2024 to 2025
DSIT: workforce management information, November 2025
seen at 14:42, 22 December in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
DSIT: workforce management information, November 2025
Fisheries: bilateral agreement with the Faroe Islands for North-East Atlantic mackerel in 2026
seen at 14:39, 22 December in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Fisheries: bilateral agreement with the Faroe Islands for North-East Atlantic mackerel in 2026
Packaging producer responsibility monitoring plan 2026
seen at 14:37, 22 December in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Packaging producer responsibility monitoring plan 2026
SAF Mandate: crop-derived sustainable aviation fuel
seen at 14:33, 22 December in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
SAF Mandate: crop-derived sustainable aviation fuel
More people taking control of their tax as HMRC app use surges
seen at 11:47, 22 December in News and communications (Our copy).
More people taking control of their tax as HMRC app use surges
Animal Welfare Strategy for England published
seen at 11:37, 22 December in Farming (Our copy).
Credit: Graham Higgins

The government has today launched the Animal Welfare Strategy for England.

It sets out a comprehensive programme of reforms to improve the lives of millions...

DBT: workforce management information November 2025
seen at 11:31, 22 December in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
DBT: workforce management information November 2025
Animal welfare strategy for England
seen at 11:31, 22 December in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Animal welfare strategy for England
Healthcare regulator suggests simple winter wellness choices to keep you safe this cough and cold season
seen at 10:51, 22 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Healthcare regulator suggests simple winter wellness choices to keep you safe this cough and cold season
Regional Flood and Coastal Committee Chair Appointments
seen at 10:51, 22 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Regional Flood and Coastal Committee Chair Appointments
Anniversary Statement: ATR 72-212 A, G-CMMK
seen at 10:49, 22 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Anniversary Statement: ATR 72-212 A, G-CMMK
Near miss at Helpston level crossing
seen at 10:49, 22 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Near miss at Helpston level crossing
Fuel margins remain “persistently high” and this is not explained by operating costs, CMA finds
seen at 10:48, 22 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Fuel margins remain “persistently high” and this is not explained by operating costs, CMA finds
Crayfish: apply for permission to trap
seen at 10:45, 22 December in Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Crayfish: apply for permission to trap
Martyn’s Law Regulator preparations
seen at 10:37, 22 December in Security Industry Authority - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Martyn’s Law Regulator preparations
Defra: workforce management information November 2025
seen at 10:32, 22 December in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Defra: workforce management information November 2025
Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman annual report and accounts 2024 to 2025
seen at 10:30, 22 December in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman annual report and accounts 2024 to 2025
DBS Christmas and New Year Opening Times 2025
seen at 09:52, 22 December in News and communications (Our copy).
DBS Christmas and New Year Opening Times 2025
New Traffic Commissioner appointed in Scotland
seen at 09:51, 22 December in News and communications (Our copy).
New Traffic Commissioner appointed in Scotland
Oaks and invaders: why protecting our iconic oak matters
seen at 09:49, 22 December in Forestry Commission (Our copy).

Sam Cooke, Oak Processionary Moth Administration Officer at the Forestry Commission, reflects on the ongoing battle against oak processionary moth (OPM) and explains the integral work that is needed to manage...

Colorado beetle eradicated in the UK 
seen at 09:48, 22 December in APHA Science Blog (Our copy).

Colorado beetle has officially been eradicated from the United Kingdom (UK).

And that is not just good news, it is fantastic news for our potato growers, ...

HMRC and VOA: workforce management information, November 2025
seen at 09:33, 22 December in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
HMRC and VOA: workforce management information, November 2025
Fourteenth annual Japan-UK Nuclear Dialogue
seen at 02:31, 22 December in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Fourteenth annual Japan-UK Nuclear Dialogue

21 December 2025

Defra announces biggest animal welfare reforms in a generation 
seen at 22:42, 21 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Defra announces biggest animal welfare reforms in a generation 
PM call with President Trump of the United States: 21 December 2025
seen at 18:42, 21 December in News and communications (Our copy).
PM call with President Trump of the United States: 21 December 2025

20 December 2025

DSMA Committee Meeting, Autumn 2025
seen at 20:33, 20 December in The DSMA Notice System (Our copy).

DSMA Autumn 2025 Minutes Final_Acc

Summary of the Secretary’s Report – Apr to Oct 25
seen at 20:31, 20 December in The DSMA Notice System (Our copy).

20251113_Summary Sec_Report_Apr-Oct25_Acc

Taxpayer cash protected as crackdown on rogue landlords expands
seen at 09:54, 20 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Taxpayer cash protected as crackdown on rogue landlords expands
Seamless streaming for festive journeys with South Western Railway's super wifi trial
seen at 02:54, 20 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Seamless streaming for festive journeys with South Western Railway's super wifi trial

19 December 2025

Libya’s political deadlock continues to deny its people the democratic choice, economic opportunity, and security they deserve: UK statement at the UN Security Council
seen at 18:47, 19 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Libya’s political deadlock continues to deny its people the democratic choice, economic opportunity, and security they deserve: UK statement at the UN Security Council
MoD Digital Commercial End of Year message to Industry Delivering Digital Advantage Together
seen at 18:42, 19 December in Defence Digital (Our copy).

As we close out the calendar year, I want to take the opportunity to extend my thanks to all our industry partners for your continued commitment and collaboration in working towards delivering Defence’s ...

MHRA approves lenacapavir for the prevention of sexually transmitted HIV-1 infection
seen at 17:11, 19 December in News and communications (Our copy).
MHRA approves lenacapavir for the prevention of sexually transmitted HIV-1 infection
HMRC revises interest rates for late payments
seen at 17:08, 19 December in News and communications (Our copy).
HMRC revises interest rates for late payments
New Chair appointed to the Board of Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
seen at 17:07, 19 December in News and communications (Our copy).
New Chair appointed to the Board of Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
School transport provider curtailed for failing to provide Bus Open Data
seen at 17:05, 19 December in News and communications (Our copy).
School transport provider curtailed for failing to provide Bus Open Data
The Spark
seen at 17:02, 19 December in News and communications (Our copy).
The Spark
Foreign Secretary Remarks at the Greek MFA
seen at 17:00, 19 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Foreign Secretary Remarks at the Greek MFA
Potential risks from transfer slabs in buildings
seen at 16:58, 19 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Potential risks from transfer slabs in buildings
Form: Customer declaration and medical declaration form
seen at 16:56, 19 December in Student Loans Company - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Form: Customer declaration and medical declaration form
Interns gain insight at the High Court and Court of Appeal
seen at 16:52, 19 December in Courts and Tribunals Judiciary (Our copy).

Thirteen aspiring barristers from underrepresented backgrounds took part in an intensive, five-day paid internship at High Court and Court of Appeal, as part of the Bridging the Bar cohort of 2025. The initiative...

Next steps for English council reorganisation
seen at 16:40, 19 December in MHCLG in the Media (Our copy).

Yesterday, the government announced that English councils undergoing reorganisation have been invited to give views on postponing their local elections next May.

This follows multiple councils ...

Strategic Engagement Group Meeting Chair’s Summary - December 2025
seen at 16:36, 19 December in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Strategic Engagement Group Meeting Chair’s Summary - December 2025
Tobacco Duty: rate changes
seen at 16:34, 19 December in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Tobacco Duty: rate changes
Responding to human rights judgments: 2024 to 2025
seen at 16:30, 19 December in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Responding to human rights judgments: 2024 to 2025
CICA Christmas and New Year opening hours 2025-26
seen at 15:15, 19 December in News and communications (Our copy).
CICA Christmas and New Year opening hours 2025-26
Prime Minister seeks a new social and behavioural scientist to join the Council for Science and Technology 
seen at 15:13, 19 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Prime Minister seeks a new social and behavioural scientist to join the Council for Science and Technology 
Germany passes new law to crack down on people smuggling to UK
seen at 15:11, 19 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Germany passes new law to crack down on people smuggling to UK
The UK strongly condemns the recent coup in Guinea-Bissau and the attempted coup in Benin: UK statement at the UN Security Council
seen at 15:09, 19 December in News and communications (Our copy).
The UK strongly condemns the recent coup in Guinea-Bissau and the attempted coup in Benin: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Increased access to justice for claimants to take on powerful organisations in court
seen at 15:06, 19 December in Ministry of Justice - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Increased access to justice for claimants to take on powerful organisations in court
Speech by the President of the King’s Bench Division: The Mayflower Lecture 2025
seen at 15:03, 19 December in Courts and Tribunals Judiciary (Our copy).

The rise of machine learning and generative AI (GenAI) tools, especially large language models (LLMs) – introduces opportunities and potential risk into the legal process. AI, when properly directed, raises...

Liverpool man prosecuted for lying to SIA about convictions
seen at 14:48, 19 December in Security Industry Authority - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Liverpool man prosecuted for lying to SIA about convictions
OSCAR II – publishing data from the database: December 2025
seen at 14:41, 19 December in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
OSCAR II – publishing data from the database: December 2025
National Crime Agency: workforce management information November 2025
seen at 14:41, 19 December in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
National Crime Agency: workforce management information November 2025
FCDO ministerial gifts, hospitality, travel and meetings, April to June 2024
seen at 14:40, 19 December in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
FCDO ministerial gifts, hospitality, travel and meetings, April to June 2024
DVLA spending over £500 on an ePCS from November 2025
seen at 14:37, 19 December in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
DVLA spending over £500 on an ePCS from November 2025
DfT: workforce management information, November 2025
seen at 14:35, 19 December in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
DfT: workforce management information, November 2025
January 2026 Catch Limit Review
seen at 14:33, 19 December in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
January 2026 Catch Limit Review
Publishing Baroness Batters' independent Farm Profitability Review (Baroness Hayman of Ullock)
seen at 12:20, 19 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My Rt. Hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Emma Reynolds MP) has made the following statement.

A strong domestic farming sector is, and always will be, a lynchpin...

Provisional Police Funding Settlement (England and Wales) 2026-27 (Sarah Jones)
seen at 12:18, 19 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Total funding for police forces, including Counter-Terrorism Policing, will be up to £19.5 billion in 2026-27, an increase of up to £798 million compared to the 2025-26 police funding settlement. Total...

Manston Inquiry Terms of Reference (Alex Norris)
seen at 12:17, 19 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

On 12 February 2025, the Government announced the establishment of a non-statutory Inquiry, to investigate and report on the decisions, actions and circumstances which led to the conditions encountered by those...

Consultation on Manchester Arena Inquiry recommendations 7 and 8 (Dan Jarvis)
seen at 12:15, 19 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Today the Government is launching a public consultation relating to the private security industry, specifically Manchester Arena Inquiry Monitored Recommendations MR7 (in-house CCTV operatives should be licensed...

Local Government Reorganisation (Alison McGovern, Member, Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission)
seen at 12:13, 19 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

This Government is determined to streamline local government by replacing the current two-tier system with new single-tier unitary councils, ending the wasteful two-tier premium. We are progressing this landmark...

Freehold Estates (Matthew Pennycook, Member, Planning and Infrastructure Bill Committee)
seen at 12:11, 19 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

For too many homeowners, the experience of living on a newly developed housing estate has been tainted by the hidden and enduring consequences of unadopted infrastructure. Roads, sewers, drains, green spaces, ...

Adult Services Review (Wes Streeting)
seen at 12:09, 19 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Today, NHSE England has published the independent review of NHS Adult Gender Services, led by Dr David Levy. The review was commissioned by NHS England in June 2024 in response to a recommendation in the Cass...

Ajax Investigation (Luke Pollard)
seen at 12:07, 19 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am updating Parliament before Christmas recess on the British Army’s Armoured Cavalry Programme, known as Ajax. The safety of our Service Personnel remains a top priority for me and the Ministry of Defence...

Inheritance tax relief for infected blood compensation payments (Dan Tomlinson, Member, Public Accounts Committee)
seen at 12:05, 19 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

At Budget 2025, the government announced that it would extend the existing relief from inheritance tax (IHT) for compensation payments made from the Infected Blood Compensation Scheme and the Infected Blood Interim...

National Policy Statement for Nuclear Energy Infrastructure EN-7 (Michael Shanks)
seen at 12:03, 19 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Today I am pleased to announce we have designated the National Policy Statement for nuclear energy generation, EN-7, according to the Planning Act 2008. EN-7 now provides the planning framework for all nationally...

UK COVID-19 Inquiry response costs for Quarter 2 25/26 (Nick Thomas-Symonds)
seen at 12:01, 19 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The UK COVID-19 Inquiry is examining the UK’s response to and impact of the pandemic. The government is fully committed to supporting the work of the COVID-19 Inquiry and to learning lessons from the COVID...

Automatic Enrolment Earnings Trigger and Qualifying Earnings Band Review 2026/27 (Torsten Bell, Member, Pension Schemes Bill Committee)
seen at 12:00, 19 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Automatic enrolment has transformed workplace pension saving for millions of workers. However, despite this success, the Government recognises that millions are still undersaving for their retirement. That is...

Vehicle Type Approval (Simon Lightwood, Member, Bus Services (No. 2) Bill [HL] Committee)
seen at 11:58, 19 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Today, the Government is confirming that it intends to legislate to mandate that vehicles placed on the market in Great Britain must hold dual GB and EU type approval and marking, enabling their sale in both ...

Publishing Baroness Batters' independent Farm Profitability Review (Emma Reynolds)
seen at 11:56, 19 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

A strong domestic farming sector is, and always will be, a lynchpin for national security.

As Secretary of State, I will always champion British farming and rural communities. I’ve visited...

Loss of cargo from Baltic Klipper
seen at 11:48, 19 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Loss of cargo from Baltic Klipper
UK sanctions perpetrators of violence against civilians across Syria
seen at 11:46, 19 December in News and communications (Our copy).
UK sanctions perpetrators of violence against civilians across Syria
Let’s Talk About the Flu Vaccine — Why It Matters More Than Ever
seen at 11:38, 19 December in Social care (Our copy).

Winter is here. The days are short, the air is cold, and flu started circulating around 5 weeks earlier than usual this season, with a flu virus called H3N2 causing most of the cases so far. The H3N2 virus...

A year of transforming England’s planning system 
seen at 11:31, 19 December in MHCLG Digital (Our copy).

We're wrapping up another year for the MHCLG Digital Planning Programme – and what a year it’s been.  

Our journey to transform England's planning system has continued...

Latest figures show strong uptake of whooping cough vaccine in pregnancy
seen at 11:10, 19 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Latest figures show strong uptake of whooping cough vaccine in pregnancy
November 2025 Transaction Data
seen at 11:08, 19 December in News and communications (Our copy).
November 2025 Transaction Data
The power of early intervention
seen at 11:01, 19 December in Children’s social care (Our copy).
Catherine Bark From probation to family work

After sixteen years working in probation, I discovered For Baby’s Sake and was drawn to the idea of working holistically with both parents, rather than just...

Call for Bids: Cultural Heritage Innovation and Preservation
seen at 10:44, 19 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Call for Bids: Cultural Heritage Innovation and Preservation
VOA refuses to deal with group of business rates agents
seen at 10:43, 19 December in News and communications (Our copy).
VOA refuses to deal with group of business rates agents
Cotswold uses digital consultation hub to double engagement
seen at 10:41, 19 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Cotswold uses digital consultation hub to double engagement
HS2 Ltd senior officials’ business expenses and hospitality, July to September 2025
seen at 10:39, 19 December in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
HS2 Ltd senior officials’ business expenses and hospitality, July to September 2025
HS2 Ltd: spending over £500, July to September 2025
seen at 10:39, 19 December in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
HS2 Ltd: spending over £500, July to September 2025
Hounslow makes design codes clearer using interactive mapping
seen at 10:38, 19 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Hounslow makes design codes clearer using interactive mapping
DCMS prompt payment data - April 2024 to March 2025
seen at 10:37, 19 December in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
DCMS prompt payment data - April 2024 to March 2025
Plymouth, South Hams and West Devon improve analysis with AI
seen at 10:37, 19 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Plymouth, South Hams and West Devon improve analysis with AI
Southampton helps residents explore the local plan online
seen at 10:35, 19 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Southampton helps residents explore the local plan online
FSA workforce management information November 2025
seen at 10:35, 19 December in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
FSA workforce management information November 2025
Stockport tests visual tool for local plan engagement
seen at 10:34, 19 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Stockport tests visual tool for local plan engagement
Fisheries: bilateral agreement with Norway for 2026
seen at 10:33, 19 December in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Fisheries: bilateral agreement with Norway for 2026
South West Hertfordshire boosts engagement with digital tools
seen at 10:32, 19 December in News and communications (Our copy).
South West Hertfordshire boosts engagement with digital tools
Draft affirmative coming for Cumbria Combined Authority Order 2026
seen at 10:30, 19 December in Statutory Instruments (Our copy).
Draft affirmative coming for Cumbria Combined Authority Order 2026. See other results for details.
Draft affirmative coming for Cheshire and Warrington Combined Authority Order 2026
seen at 10:30, 19 December in Statutory Instruments (Our copy).
Draft affirmative coming for Cheshire and Warrington Combined Authority Order 2026. See other results for details.
Hounslow and Chesterfield cut response processing time by 45%
seen at 10:30, 19 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Hounslow and Chesterfield cut response processing time by 45%
Shaping strategy: communicating CSOC's mission
seen at 10:30, 19 December in Cyber & Specialist Operations Command (Our copy).

India Thomson, Strategic Engagement and Outreach Lead, Cyber & Specialist Operations Command

Within Cyber & Specialist Operations Command's (CSOC) Headquarters sits a team of strategists...

The evolving response to ethnic disproportionality in youth justice
seen at 10:28, 19 December in News and communications (Our copy).
The evolving response to ethnic disproportionality in youth justice
Appointments made to National Park Authority Boards
seen at 10:28, 19 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Appointments made to National Park Authority Boards
Unlocking Space in Florida: UK Space Agency Takes Centre Stage at the Space Economy Summit
seen at 09:59, 19 December in UK Space Agency blog (Our copy).

At the Space Economy Summit 2025 in Florida, the UK Space Agency’s Unlocking Space team, with the support of the Space and Aerospace Department for Business and Trade (DBT) team, stepped onto a global stage ...

A message to the private security industry for Christmas 2025
seen at 09:55, 19 December in Security Industry Authority - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
A message to the private security industry for Christmas 2025
Ofsted: non-consolidated performance-related payments
seen at 09:33, 19 December in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Ofsted: non-consolidated performance-related payments
Dame Carol Black appointed as independent advisor on drugs
seen at 02:56, 19 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Dame Carol Black appointed as independent advisor on drugs
LSB outlines plans as report shows legal sector’s progress – and challenges
seen at 02:41, 19 December in The Legal Services Board (Our copy).

The Legal Services Board (LSB) has today launched a consultation on its draft business plan and budget for 2026/27. Alongside this, it has published a report on the sector’s progress against the Reshaping Legal...

18 December 2025

Cornwall man given suspended sentence for running illegal site
seen at 22:42, 18 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Cornwall man given suspended sentence for running illegal site
Dr Christian Turner CMG appointed as His Majesty’s Ambassador to the United States of America
seen at 20:42, 18 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Dr Christian Turner CMG appointed as His Majesty’s Ambassador to the United States of America
Joint Statement from the Troika Capitals on South Sudan
seen at 19:01, 18 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Joint Statement from the Troika Capitals on South Sudan
British Embassy Celebrates King Charles III’s Birthday in Guatemala
seen at 18:59, 18 December in News and communications (Our copy).
British Embassy Celebrates King Charles III’s Birthday in Guatemala
The UN has a vital role to play in supporting Syria as it enters the second year of its political transition: UK statement at the UN Security Council
seen at 18:57, 18 December in News and communications (Our copy).
The UN has a vital role to play in supporting Syria as it enters the second year of its political transition: UK statement at the UN Security Council
DSIT cyber security newsletter - December 2025
seen at 18:39, 18 December in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
DSIT cyber security newsletter - December 2025
Joint Summary of the third UK-Cyprus Strategic Dialogue
seen at 18:37, 18 December in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Joint Summary of the third UK-Cyprus Strategic Dialogue
Adult social care priorities for local authorities
seen at 18:34, 18 December in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Adult social care priorities for local authorities
The Environmental Protection (Plastic Straws, Cotton Buds and Stirrers) (England) Regulations 2020: post implementation review
seen at 18:32, 18 December in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
The Environmental Protection (Plastic Straws, Cotton Buds and Stirrers) (England) Regulations 2020: post implementation review
Food waste recycling: big wins from little bins
seen at 18:30, 18 December in Environment (Our copy).
Feed the food caddy, fuel the magic.

‘Recycle, the possibilities are endless’ as the old adverts used to tell us.   By sending your used metal cans, ...

Nature Restoration Fund to accelerate housebuilding and improve nature
seen at 16:59, 18 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Nature Restoration Fund to accelerate housebuilding and improve nature
​​​Local government reorganisation: letter to council leaders with elections in May 2026
seen at 16:56, 18 December in News and communications (Our copy).
​​​Local government reorganisation: letter to council leaders with elections in May 2026
Business partners who exploited banking system by channelling £13.9 million in unauthorised overdrafts through companies banned for combined 23 years
seen at 16:54, 18 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Business partners who exploited banking system by channelling £13.9 million in unauthorised overdrafts through companies banned for combined 23 years
Anti-dumping measure on aluminium foil maintained
seen at 16:53, 18 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Anti-dumping measure on aluminium foil maintained
Government taskforce meets in Hull to boost flood preparedness
seen at 16:51, 18 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Government taskforce meets in Hull to boost flood preparedness
Royal Assent: Natural England and the Planning and Infrastructure Act 
seen at 16:43, 18 December in Natural England (Our copy).

By Marian Spain, Chief Executive, Natural England

The Planning and Infrastructure Bill received Royal Assent today. The new Act is central to the government's Plan for Change, representing...

NIO: Workforce management information, November 2025
seen at 16:36, 18 December in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
NIO: Workforce management information, November 2025
DWP non-consolidated performance-related pay April 2023 to March 2024
seen at 16:36, 18 December in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
DWP non-consolidated performance-related pay April 2023 to March 2024
DWP non-consolidated performance-related pay April 2024 to March 2025
seen at 16:36, 18 December in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
DWP non-consolidated performance-related pay April 2024 to March 2025
DWP senior officials' business expenses and hospitality and meetings, July to September 2025
seen at 16:36, 18 December in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
DWP senior officials' business expenses and hospitality and meetings, July to September 2025
Civil Superannuation annual account 2024 to 2025
seen at 16:33, 18 December in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Civil Superannuation annual account 2024 to 2025
Evaluating the impact of British International Investment’s infrastructure portfolio: final synthesis report
seen at 16:30, 18 December in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Evaluating the impact of British International Investment’s infrastructure portfolio: final synthesis report
Christmas 1604 ledger shows Shakespeare top of the bill
seen at 16:00, 18 December in News Archives - The National Archives (Our copy).

A set of accounts from James I’s Master of the Revels which record one of the first performances of Shakespeare’s Othello in the run-up to Christmas 1604 will be on show at The National Archives from 12 January...

VAWG strategy to better protect children from misogyny and abuse
seen at 15:56, 18 December in News and communications (Our copy).
VAWG strategy to better protect children from misogyny and abuse
Vehicle type approval
seen at 15:54, 18 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Vehicle type approval
Civil Contingency Measures for Legal Aid Applications
seen at 15:51, 18 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Civil Contingency Measures for Legal Aid Applications
Long duration electricity storage: open letter to industry
seen at 15:50, 18 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Long duration electricity storage: open letter to industry
Mental Health Bill receives Royal Assent, revolutionising care
seen at 15:48, 18 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Mental Health Bill receives Royal Assent, revolutionising care
New UK-France Nuclear Steering Group Meets to Advance Cooperation Under Northwood Declaration
seen at 15:46, 18 December in News and communications (Our copy).
New UK-France Nuclear Steering Group Meets to Advance Cooperation Under Northwood Declaration
Rain helps West Country recover from prolonged dry weather
seen at 15:43, 18 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Rain helps West Country recover from prolonged dry weather
Stronger protections for homeowners on 'fleecehold' estates
seen at 15:41, 18 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Stronger protections for homeowners on 'fleecehold' estates