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01 December 2025

Honorary Consul Baden-Württemberg: recruitment
seen at 18:42, 1 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Honorary Consul Baden-Württemberg: recruitment
PM call with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine and President Macron of France: 1 December 2025
seen at 18:42, 1 December in News and communications (Our copy).
PM call with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine and President Macron of France: 1 December 2025
Update on the Chair of the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR)
seen at 18:42, 1 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Update on the Chair of the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR)
Small businesses celebrated as PM brings high street to Downing Street for Christmas switch-on
seen at 18:42, 1 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Small businesses celebrated as PM brings high street to Downing Street for Christmas switch-on
Attorney General's address to the International Criminal Court
seen at 18:42, 1 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Attorney General's address to the International Criminal Court
Removing over 7,500 Weapons from our streets started with sistening
seen at 18:40, 1 December in Civil Service (Our copy).
Wendy Dalton and Pooja Kanda

How the Home Office's knife surrender scheme succeeded by putting stakeholders at the heart of the campaign, and what it means for mission-led government

I’m Adam Mazrani...

The National Archives Updates Service Fees
seen at 16:44, 1 December in News Archives - The National Archives (Our copy).

From 2 February 2026, The National Archives will increase fees for some services as we bring charges in line with current delivery costs. This is the first increase since 2019.

The changes affect...

Civil servants exit another office space under £94m programme
seen at 16:43, 1 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Civil servants exit another office space under £94m programme
GAD maintains industry quality standard
seen at 16:42, 1 December in News and communications (Our copy).
GAD maintains industry quality standard
Morecambe Offshore Windfarm Generation Assets DCO decision
seen at 16:42, 1 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Morecambe Offshore Windfarm Generation Assets DCO decision
Birmingham City Council: Ministerial response to Commissioners’ third report
seen at 16:42, 1 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Birmingham City Council: Ministerial response to Commissioners’ third report
Homes England awards £23 million infrastructure grant in latest step towards unlocking wide-scale regeneration and thousands of new homes in London
seen at 16:42, 1 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Homes England awards £23 million infrastructure grant in latest step towards unlocking wide-scale regeneration and thousands of new homes in London
Changes to how pollution incidents are recorded
seen at 16:41, 1 December in Ofwat (Our copy).

Understanding the upcoming changes to pollution reporting The Environment Agency (EA) and Natural Resources Wales (NRW) have published significant changes to how they record pollution incidents. These changes...

SES Business Water Limited – undertaking under section 19 for breaches of the Retail Exit Code
seen at 16:41, 1 December in Ofwat (Our copy).

Case summary In relation to the business retail market, as part of Ofwat’s routine monitoring of compliance with the Retail Exit Code (“the REC”), we identified that SES Business Water Limited...

Asset management in water: what’s changing and why it matters
seen at 16:41, 1 December in Ofwat (Our copy).

Reflections from Matt Hateley, Director for Asset Management and Operational Resilience  Asset management provides a framework and approach to oversee the lifecycle of infrastructure such as pipes and treatment...

New bonus rule blocks £4m in first year of operation
seen at 16:41, 1 December in Ofwat (Our copy).

More than £4 million of potential bonuses were blocked by Ofwat’s new rule on water bosses’ performance related pay in the last financial year as firms chose to comply. Ofwat has published the figure...

Investigation of an appeal under section 126 of the Water Industry Act 1991 concerning the reasonableness of a trade effluent consent issued by United Utilities
seen at 16:41, 1 December in Ofwat (Our copy).

Case reference – OFW- 061233 Summary of case We are investigating an appeal under section 126 of the Water Industry Act 1991 concerning the reasonableness of a trade effluent consent issued by United Utilities...

Enforcement case into Wessex Water’s management of its sewage treatment works and sewerage network
seen at 16:41, 1 December in Ofwat (Our copy).

In March 2022 we opened an enforcement investigation into Wessex Water to investigate whether it was managing its wastewater treatment works and networks appropriately, such that the company limits spills and...

Ofwat proposes £11 million enforcement package for Wessex Water for wastewater failures
seen at 16:41, 1 December in Ofwat (Our copy).

£11m to be paid by the company and its shareholders, for the benefit of the environment and customers. The company will also be required to rectify any identified breaches and ensure its future compliance...

Customers to have stronger voice in water companies’ decisions
seen at 16:41, 1 December in Ofwat (Our copy).

Customers will now have a strengthened voice and more say in water company decisions which affect their bills, service quality and consumer protections.   Under new powers given to Ofwat, water companies will...

Launch of new £25 million Water Efficiency Lab will drive innovation and cut water use across England and Wales
seen at 16:41, 1 December in Ofwat (Our copy).

The Water Efficiency Lab, a challenge-led competition to fund innovations in cutting water use, is to be launched. Demand for water is at an all-time high, yet people lack the insights and tools to track […...

Investigation into whether Wessex Water’s refusal to permit a communication to be made under Section 106(6) Water Industry Act 1991 was reasonable
seen at 16:41, 1 December in Ofwat (Our copy).

Case summary This request for a determination was in relation to whether Wessex Water’s reasons for refusing a household’s property to be connected to a public sewer were reasonable or not. Summary of Ofwat...

Post-implementation reviews: Update on progress across government 
seen at 16:31, 1 December in Regulatory Policy Committee (Our copy).

Post-implementation reviews (PIRs) play a vital role in ensuring that regulations remain proportionate and effective. They support ministers in deciding whether measures should be retained, amended, repealed...

Outstanding post-implementation reviews across government 2015 to 2025
seen at 16:31, 1 December in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Outstanding post-implementation reviews across government 2015 to 2025
DBS board and senior staff expenses, July - September 2025
seen at 16:31, 1 December in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
DBS board and senior staff expenses, July - September 2025
DWP: workforce management information October 2025
seen at 16:30, 1 December in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
DWP: workforce management information October 2025
Amendments to the Corporation Tax Act 2010 (Part 8C)
seen at 16:30, 1 December in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Amendments to the Corporation Tax Act 2010 (Part 8C)
Plant health civil sanctions draft guidance: stakeholder engagement
seen at 16:30, 1 December in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Plant health civil sanctions draft guidance: stakeholder engagement
British and Indian Army conclude eighth exercise, Ajeya Warrior
seen at 14:43, 1 December in News and communications (Our copy).
British and Indian Army conclude eighth exercise, Ajeya Warrior
DIVENCE IBR MARKER LIVE Lyophilisate and Solvent for Suspension for Injection (Cattle) - SPC change
seen at 14:43, 1 December in News and communications (Our copy).
DIVENCE IBR MARKER LIVE Lyophilisate and Solvent for Suspension for Injection (Cattle) - SPC change
SFO secures conviction in international aircraft fraud
seen at 14:43, 1 December in News and communications (Our copy).
SFO secures conviction in international aircraft fraud
New online appeals service now available to all local planning authorities in England
seen at 14:43, 1 December in News and communications (Our copy).
New online appeals service now available to all local planning authorities in England
Statement to the 30th Session of the Conference of States Parties of the OPCW
seen at 14:43, 1 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Statement to the 30th Session of the Conference of States Parties of the OPCW
Prime Minister's speech on Britain built for all: 1 December 2025
seen at 14:43, 1 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Prime Minister's speech on Britain built for all: 1 December 2025
Patient and family experiences inform antidepressant safety information review
seen at 14:43, 1 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Patient and family experiences inform antidepressant safety information review
CNC strengthens wellbeing commitment through Police Covenant
seen at 14:43, 1 December in News and communications (Our copy).
CNC strengthens wellbeing commitment through Police Covenant
GAD expertise in focus at leading general insurance conference
seen at 14:43, 1 December in News and communications (Our copy).
GAD expertise in focus at leading general insurance conference
2025 Indo-Pacific Conference: Minister Malhotra keynote speech
seen at 14:43, 1 December in News and communications (Our copy).
2025 Indo-Pacific Conference: Minister Malhotra keynote speech
Multi-million-pound investment in legal aid to boost access to justice for victims
seen at 14:41, 1 December in Ministry of Justice - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Multi-million-pound investment in legal aid to boost access to justice for victims
From Listings to Lasting Protection: Strengthening Indonesia’s Capacity to Safeguard Threatened Sharks and Rays
seen at 14:38, 1 December in Marine Science (Our copy).

By Efin Muttaqin, Siti Zanuba Aisyah, Wahyu Putri Fajar Rahmalinda & Heidi Retnoningtyas from Rekam Nusantara Foundation, and Joanna Murray, Marine Wildlife Trade and Bycatch Lead at Cefas.

Participants...
Highlights from the Coastal Partnership Network Conference
seen at 14:38, 1 December in Marine Development Blog (Our copy).

Members of the Marine Planning team and the Evidence and Evaluation team from the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) attended the Coastal Partnership Network (CPN) conference in Liverpool held in October...

Witness Statement of HN81 - Undercover Policing Inquiry
seen at 14:35, 1 December in UCPI publications (Our copy).
Publication date: 1 Dec 2025. Category: Statement.
FCDO workforce management information: October 2025
seen at 14:31, 1 December in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
FCDO workforce management information: October 2025
DfT: workforce management information, October 2025
seen at 14:31, 1 December in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
DfT: workforce management information, October 2025
UK Antarctic Strategy to 2035
seen at 14:31, 1 December in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
UK Antarctic Strategy to 2035
Smart Secure Electricity Systems (SSES) Programme: first phase energy smart appliances regulations
seen at 14:30, 1 December in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Smart Secure Electricity Systems (SSES) Programme: first phase energy smart appliances regulations
DVS measures in the Data Act have come into force
seen at 14:30, 1 December in Enabling digital identity (Our copy).

The majority of the measures in Part 2 of the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 have come into force today, 1 December 2025. This move brings the digital verification services (DVS) pilot onto a statutory footing...

Jim Carter Appointed Director General Commercial and Industry
seen at 11:44, 1 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Jim Carter Appointed Director General Commercial and Industry
Budget brings biggest ever boost for better roads
seen at 11:44, 1 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Budget brings biggest ever boost for better roads
A greener and more prosperous future with new Environmental Improvement Plan 
seen at 11:44, 1 December in News and communications (Our copy).
A greener and more prosperous future with new Environmental Improvement Plan 
Form: SIA character reference form: intention to refuse
seen at 11:36, 1 December in Security Industry Authority - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Form: SIA character reference form: intention to refuse
Environmental Improvement Plan 2025
seen at 11:31, 1 December in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Environmental Improvement Plan 2025
Environmental Improvement Plan: monitoring plan
seen at 11:31, 1 December in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Environmental Improvement Plan: monitoring plan
The Environmental Improvement Plan (2025) and the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework
seen at 11:31, 1 December in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
The Environmental Improvement Plan (2025) and the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework
Agriculture water quality Environment Act target delivery plan
seen at 11:31, 1 December in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Agriculture water quality Environment Act target delivery plan
Air quality Environment Act target delivery plan
seen at 11:31, 1 December in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Air quality Environment Act target delivery plan
Farm wildlife Environment Act target delivery plan
seen at 11:31, 1 December in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Farm wildlife Environment Act target delivery plan
Habitat creation and restoration Environment Act target delivery plan
seen at 11:31, 1 December in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Habitat creation and restoration Environment Act target delivery plan
Marine protected areas (MPA) Environment Act target delivery plan
seen at 11:31, 1 December in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Marine protected areas (MPA) Environment Act target delivery plan
Residual waste reduction Environment Act target delivery plan
seen at 11:31, 1 December in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Residual waste reduction Environment Act target delivery plan
Statutory species targets Environment Act target delivery plan
seen at 11:31, 1 December in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Statutory species targets Environment Act target delivery plan
Tree canopy and woodland cover Environment Act target delivery plan
seen at 11:31, 1 December in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Tree canopy and woodland cover Environment Act target delivery plan
Wastewater Environment Act target delivery plan
seen at 11:30, 1 December in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Wastewater Environment Act target delivery plan
Water and abandoned metal mines Environment Act target delivery plan
seen at 11:30, 1 December in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Water and abandoned metal mines Environment Act target delivery plan
Water demand Environment Act target delivery plan
seen at 11:30, 1 December in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Water demand Environment Act target delivery plan
Invasive non-native species Environment Act target delivery plan
seen at 11:30, 1 December in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Invasive non-native species Environment Act target delivery plan
Overview: delivery plans for our Environment Act targets
seen at 11:30, 1 December in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Overview: delivery plans for our Environment Act targets
Protected sites Environment Act target delivery plan
seen at 11:30, 1 December in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Protected sites Environment Act target delivery plan
Appointment of a Canon of Windsor: Monday 1 December 2025
seen at 10:44, 1 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Appointment of a Canon of Windsor: Monday 1 December 2025
Overspeeding at Grantham South Junction
seen at 10:44, 1 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Overspeeding at Grantham South Junction
Maximum director ban for music producer who falsified bank statements to secure £150,000 loan and VAT refund
seen at 10:44, 1 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Maximum director ban for music producer who falsified bank statements to secure £150,000 loan and VAT refund
Early years stronger practice hubs
seen at 10:30, 1 December in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Early years stronger practice hubs
Major British beauty brands set to showcase at Cosmoprof India 2025
seen at 09:42, 1 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Major British beauty brands set to showcase at Cosmoprof India 2025
Trailblazing scheme to reconnect thousands with HIV treatment
seen at 09:42, 1 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Trailblazing scheme to reconnect thousands with HIV treatment
From Brussels sprouts to mobility scooters: five tips from the MHRA for staying safe and well over the festive period
seen at 09:42, 1 December in News and communications (Our copy).
From Brussels sprouts to mobility scooters: five tips from the MHRA for staying safe and well over the festive period
Letter to the Prime Minister on climate adaptation and resilience
seen at 09:42, 1 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Letter to the Prime Minister on climate adaptation and resilience
Safety platform closing – how to prepare and stay safe at sea
seen at 09:42, 1 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Safety platform closing – how to prepare and stay safe at sea
8 top tips for successful woodland establishment this winter
seen at 09:40, 1 December in Forestry Commission (Our copy).

Polly Harries, Land Use Advisor in the south west, shares 8 key considerations for successful woodland establishment this winter, and explores practical tips for planning through to planting your new woodland...

Insights from the first five months of the GOV.UK app public beta
seen at 09:40, 1 December in Government Digital Service (Our copy).

In July, GDS released the first version of the GOV.UK app, available for anyone in the UK to download. It was a big moment - for the first time, we’ve enabled people to have a more customised and ...

1 January 2026: Update to the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) fees
seen at 02:51, 1 December in News and communications (Our copy).
1 January 2026: Update to the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) fees