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02 December 2025

Foreign Secretary speech on violence against women and girls
seen at 20:42, 2 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Foreign Secretary speech on violence against women and girls
Major new act to disrupt smuggling gangs
seen at 18:43, 2 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Major new act to disrupt smuggling gangs
Boost for businesses as new powers save contracts for local areas
seen at 18:43, 2 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Boost for businesses as new powers save contracts for local areas
Independent HS2 Commissioner: personal information charter
seen at 18:31, 2 December in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Independent HS2 Commissioner: personal information charter
UK Export Finance staff data and organogram: September 2025
seen at 18:30, 2 December in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
UK Export Finance staff data and organogram: September 2025
Third UK–Saudi Arabia aid dialogue: stronger ties and global impact
seen at 18:30, 2 December in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Third UK–Saudi Arabia aid dialogue: stronger ties and global impact
HMPPS response: A review of work and training provision in adult prisons - HMIP thematic inspection
seen at 18:30, 2 December in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
HMPPS response: A review of work and training provision in adult prisons - HMIP thematic inspection
Bronzefield Prison: action plan
seen at 18:30, 2 December in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Bronzefield Prison: action plan
World's first mobile quantum brain scanner being developed to measure blast effects on troops
seen at 16:54, 2 December in News and communications (Our copy).
World's first mobile quantum brain scanner being developed to measure blast effects on troops
MHRA approves tisotumab vedotin for the treatment of cervical cancer
seen at 16:54, 2 December in News and communications (Our copy).
MHRA approves tisotumab vedotin for the treatment of cervical cancer
Pet smuggling crackdown with new law
seen at 16:54, 2 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Pet smuggling crackdown with new law
UK Statement at the UNHCR Pledging Conference 2025
seen at 16:54, 2 December in News and communications (Our copy).
UK Statement at the UNHCR Pledging Conference 2025
DBS publishes 'In Conversation With' video to support faith organisations with the legal duty to refer
seen at 16:53, 2 December in News and communications (Our copy).
DBS publishes 'In Conversation With' video to support faith organisations with the legal duty to refer
The United Kingdom reaffirms its commitment to Iraq’s sovereignty, stability and prosperity: UK statement at the UN Security Council
seen at 16:53, 2 December in News and communications (Our copy).
The United Kingdom reaffirms its commitment to Iraq’s sovereignty, stability and prosperity: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Impact assessment: Crime and Policing Bill 2025: equality impact assessments
seen at 16:49, 2 December in Ministry of Justice - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Impact assessment: Crime and Policing Bill 2025: equality impact assessments
Lecture by the Lady Chief Justice: The Constitutional Reform Act – 20 Years On
seen at 16:47, 2 December in Courts and Tribunals Judiciary (Our copy).

The Lady Chief Justice, Baroness Carr of Walton-on-the-Hill, gave the Blackstone Lecture on 28 November 2025 at Pembroke College, Oxford.

The lecture, entitled The Constitutional Reform Act – 20 Years...

How to avoid catching flu, COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses this winter 
seen at 16:42, 2 December in UK Health Security Agency (Our copy).

As we brace ourselves for chillier days and look forward to more indoor gatherings and seasonal social events with friends and family, now is the ideal time to remind ourselves of guidance on vaccination...

Public Appointments Data Report 2024/25
seen at 16:33, 2 December in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Public Appointments Data Report 2024/25
Consolidated NHS provider accounts: annual report and accounts 2024 to 2025
seen at 16:30, 2 December in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Consolidated NHS provider accounts: annual report and accounts 2024 to 2025
Draft affirmative coming for United Kingdom Internal Market Act 2020 (Exclusions from Market Access Principles: Glue Traps) Regulations 2025
seen at 15:14, 2 December in Statutory Instruments (Our copy).
Draft affirmative coming for United Kingdom Internal Market Act 2020 (Exclusions from Market Access Principles: Glue Traps) Regulations 2025. See other results for details.
£1m competition launched to advance autonomous sensor technologies
seen at 15:08, 2 December in News and communications (Our copy).
£1m competition launched to advance autonomous sensor technologies
New adviser to reform NHS response to violence vs women and girls
seen at 15:08, 2 December in News and communications (Our copy).
New adviser to reform NHS response to violence vs women and girls
Recruitment for IT Operations Engineer (Infrastructure & Network Lead)
seen at 15:06, 2 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Recruitment for IT Operations Engineer (Infrastructure & Network Lead)
TAE Technologies and UKAEA partner to commercialise fusion tech
seen at 15:04, 2 December in News and communications (Our copy).
TAE Technologies and UKAEA partner to commercialise fusion tech
'Swift and fair' plan to get justice for victims
seen at 15:01, 2 December in Ministry of Justice - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
'Swift and fair' plan to get justice for victims
Impact assessment: Crime and Policing Bill 2025: economic notes
seen at 14:57, 2 December in Ministry of Justice - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Impact assessment: Crime and Policing Bill 2025: economic notes
Lecture by Lord Justice Popplewell: The Mareva at 50 — a midlife crisis?
seen at 14:55, 2 December in Courts and Tribunals Judiciary (Our copy).

Lord Justice Popplewell delivered the sixth Jonathan Hirst QC Commercial Law Lecture on 20 November 2025 at Inner Temple in London.

The lecture, entitled The Mareva at 50: a midlife crisis?, can be...

Countdown to EU IUU Regulation Changes 
seen at 14:50, 2 December in Marine Development Blog (Our copy).

As of today, there are 39 days left until 10 January 2026, when the new EU Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) fishing regulations come into effect. 

We’re supporting all those involved...

Creating special educational needs provision: A primary school case study
seen at 14:47, 2 December in Teaching (Our copy).
Pupils enjoying playing with sand

At a glance

The school expanded specialist places for pupils with speech and language needs using local authority capital funding Academic performance remained...
Talking farming in 2026 
seen at 14:44, 2 December in Farming (Our copy).
Head of Strategic Engagement, Alice Brown (pictured left), at Groundswell this summer.

Over the past year, I've been out and about with my team talking to farmers and others across the farming sector...

Wilton Park Executive Agency framework document 2025
seen at 14:36, 2 December in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Wilton Park Executive Agency framework document 2025
UK Asset Resolution Annual Report & Accounts 2024-2025
seen at 14:34, 2 December in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
UK Asset Resolution Annual Report & Accounts 2024-2025
Capacity Market: proposals to integrate low carbon technologies and enhance delivery assurance ahead of Prequalification 2026
seen at 14:32, 2 December in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Capacity Market: proposals to integrate low carbon technologies and enhance delivery assurance ahead of Prequalification 2026
Modern Slavery Act Statement 2025 to 2026
seen at 14:32, 2 December in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Modern Slavery Act Statement 2025 to 2026
Consultation on the Introduction of Electric Vehicle Excise Duty (eVED)
seen at 14:32, 2 December in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Consultation on the Introduction of Electric Vehicle Excise Duty (eVED)
Local audit reform
seen at 14:31, 2 December in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Local audit reform
Publishing the Environmental Improvement Plan - turning ambition into action for nature
seen at 14:30, 2 December in Environment (Our copy).
A stream in the forest on Dartmoor National Park. Credit: Getty Images.

We have published (1 December) our revised Environmental Improvement Plan – a clear roadmap for restoring nature.

The...

Draft affirmative coming for Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) Order 2026
seen at 11:54, 2 December in Statutory Instruments (Our copy).
Draft affirmative coming for Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) Order 2026. See other results for details.
New international coalition launched to end violence against women and girls globally
seen at 11:46, 2 December in News and communications (Our copy).
New international coalition launched to end violence against women and girls globally
Technology and energy ministers discuss grid reform at AI Energy Council meeting
seen at 11:45, 2 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Technology and energy ministers discuss grid reform at AI Energy Council meeting
Professor Patricia Thornley appointed as new DfT Chief Scientific Adviser
seen at 11:45, 2 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Professor Patricia Thornley appointed as new DfT Chief Scientific Adviser
Landscape Recovery and growth: building the foundations for critical nature infrastructure 
seen at 11:39, 2 December in Natural England (Our copy).

By Chris Davis, Natural England’s Deputy Director for Landscape Recovery and Schemes Development

At a time when the UK is facing serious environmental challenges such as climate change and loss of ...

Common biomass sustainability framework
seen at 11:30, 2 December in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Common biomass sustainability framework
Ofsted annual report warns against ‘profiteering’ in children’s homes sector
seen at 10:48, 2 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Ofsted annual report warns against ‘profiteering’ in children’s homes sector
PM speech at Lady Mayor's Banquet: 1 December 2025
seen at 10:47, 2 December in News and communications (Our copy).
PM speech at Lady Mayor's Banquet: 1 December 2025
Webinars on changes to veterinary medicines supply into Northern Ireland from 1 January 2026
seen at 10:46, 2 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Webinars on changes to veterinary medicines supply into Northern Ireland from 1 January 2026
Morgan Offshore Wind Secures Development Consent for Major Irish Sea Wind Farm
seen at 10:46, 2 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Morgan Offshore Wind Secures Development Consent for Major Irish Sea Wind Farm
Leading with kindness on digital change, engagement and adoption
seen at 10:41, 2 December in Digital trade (Our copy).
This is an AI Generated image. Stephanie Chaytor

Across government, we are modernising our workforce to build a more productive and agile state that delivers maximum value to the public and the businesses...

Ofsted annual report 2024/25: education, children’s services and skills
seen at 10:31, 2 December in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Ofsted annual report 2024/25: education, children’s services and skills
UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement: Trade Partnership Committee meeting 4 December 2025, agenda
seen at 10:31, 2 December in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement: Trade Partnership Committee meeting 4 December 2025, agenda
UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement: Trade Partnership Committee meeting 12 December 2024, minutes
seen at 10:30, 2 December in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement: Trade Partnership Committee meeting 12 December 2024, minutes
UK-wide bid to host the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2035™ (Baroness Twycross)
seen at 10:09, 2 December 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 Sport, Tourism, Civil Society and Youth, Stephanie Peacock MP:

On 3 April...

Environmental Improvement Plan 2025 (Baroness Hayman of Ullock)
seen at 10:09, 2 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.

Today I am laying the Environmental Improvement Plan 2025 (EIP) in ...

Local Government Best Value (Alison McGovern, Member, Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission)
seen at 10:09, 2 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

This Government is committed to taking the action necessary to fix the foundations of local government. Today, I am updating the House on the steps we are taking to support two councils to recover and reform: ...

An update on the Employment Rights Bill (Kate Dearden)
seen at 10:08, 2 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Government convened a series of constructive conversations between trade unions and business representatives. On the basis of the outcome of these discussions, the Government will now move forward on the ...

Mozambique Liquified Natural Gas project (Peter Kyle)
seen at 10:08, 2 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

In 2020, the government committed UK Export Finance support for the Mozambique Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) project operated by TotalEnergies. Mozambique LNG was paused in 2021 when force majeure was called due...

UK-US Trade (Chris Bryant)
seen at 10:06, 2 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The UK and US met virtually to continue talks on the UK-US Economic Prosperity Deal (EPD) during November 2025. Discussions included areas across the scope of the EPD set out in the 8th May General Terms, including...

Statement on UK-EU Relations (Nick Thomas-Symonds)
seen at 10:06, 2 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

At the first ever UK-EU Summit on 19 May, the Government agreed a new strategic partnership with the EU. A partnership to boost the prosperity, safety and security of both our people, and help strengthen Europe...

The UK Antarctic Strategy (Stephen Doughty, Member, Commonwealth Parliamentary Association and International Committee of the Red Cross (Status) Bill [HL])
seen at 10:06, 2 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Government is today publishing a UK Antarctic Strategy. This sets out the UK’s aims and ambitions for the Antarctic for the next decade.

The Strategy brings together the UK’s approach to...

Publication of the Final Code of Practice on Victim Information Requests under the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 (Jess Phillips, Member, Crime and Policing Bill Committee)
seen at 10:04, 2 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

For too long police requests for victims’ sensitive records such as medical and counselling notes have been disproportionate during investigations. This has been a particular concern in cases involving ...

Government’s Response to the consultation Criminal Legal Aid: proposals for solicitor fee scheme reform. (Sarah Sackman, Member, Courts (Remote Hearings) Bill)
seen at 10:04, 2 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Today I am laying before Parliament the Government’s Response to the consultation ‘Criminal Legal Aid: proposals for solicitor fee scheme reform’.

Criminal legal aid lawyers play a crucial...

UK-wide bid to host the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2035™ (Stephanie Peacock, Member, Football Governance Bill [HL] Committee)
seen at 10:02, 2 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

On 3 April 2025, FIFA confirmed that the UK is the sole bidder to host the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2035™. I can now confirm that, on 28 November 2025, the four Home Nations Football Associations submitted...

HIV Action Plan (Ashley Dalton, Member, Rare Cancers Bill Committee)
seen at 10:01, 2 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am pleased to announce to the House that today the Government will publish its HIV Action Plan, setting out how we will achieve our ambition to end HIV transmissions within England by 2030.

We are at ...

Environmental Improvement Plan 2025 (Emma Reynolds)
seen at 10:00, 2 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Today I am laying the Environmental Improvement Plan 2025 (EIP) in Parliament. This sets out a roadmap for improving the natural environment. It explains how this government will protect and restore our iconic...

Fishing industry 2024 statistics published
seen at 09:55, 2 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Fishing industry 2024 statistics published
Give confidently to registered charities this Giving Tuesday
seen at 09:53, 2 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Give confidently to registered charities this Giving Tuesday
Gazans to receive shelter from thousands of UK-funded tents
seen at 09:51, 2 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Gazans to receive shelter from thousands of UK-funded tents
Deputy Prime Minister to Announce 'Swift and Fair Justice'
seen at 09:49, 2 December in Ministry of Justice - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Deputy Prime Minister to Announce 'Swift and Fair Justice'
Parole referral power guidance
seen at 09:47, 2 December in Ministry of Justice - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Parole referral power guidance
Grief in the workplace: supporting each other during National Grief Awareness Week and beyond
seen at 09:42, 2 December in Defra digital, data and technology (Our copy).

Please be aware that this blog discusses bereavement and grief. There are resources at the end of this blog if you are affected by these topics and need support.

Have you ever carried a ...

How GFIE pathways tackle the double hurdle of Conviction and Disability
seen at 09:40, 2 December in Life Chances – Going Forward into Employment (GFiE) (Our copy).
How GFIE pathways tackle the double hurdle of Conviction and Disability
Consultation opens on evidence relating to screening pregnant women for anaemia
seen at 09:33, 2 December in UK National Screening Committee (Our copy).

The UK National Screening Committee (UK NSC) has opened a consultation on evidence relating to screening for iron deficiency anaemia (IDA) in pregnancy.

The UK NSC does not currently recommend ...

Government launches national conversation on SEND
seen at 02:50, 2 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Government launches national conversation on SEND