The Government Says

Mr Justice Fordham gave a speech at the Hart 19th Annual Judicial Review Conference on Friday 5 December 2025.

The High Court Judge’s speech, entitled The View from the Bench, can be read and...

Making the Planning Inspectorate a great place to work
seen at 14:33, 5 December in Planning Inspectorate (Our copy).

Chief People Officer Hayley Kelly talks about the inspiration she has drawn from the recent CIPD Annual Conference and Exhibition and her pride in helping make PINS a great place to work.
Hayley Kelly...

Ivory Act 2018: Post-legislative scrutiny
seen at 14:31, 5 December in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).

Ivory Act 2018: Post-legislative scrutiny

Drug use in LGBT+ communities and chemsex
seen at 14:31, 5 December in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).

Drug use in LGBT+ communities and chemsex

RVAR 2010 exemption: Festiniog Railway Company
seen at 14:30, 5 December in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).

RVAR 2010 exemption: Festiniog Railway Company

Draft affirmative coming for Police and Criminal Evidence (Northern Ireland) Order 1989 (Application to Immigration Officers and Designated Customs Officials in Northern Ireland) and Consequential Amendments Regulations 2026
seen at 11:52, 5 December in Statutory Instruments (Our copy).

Draft affirmative coming for Police and Criminal Evidence (Northern Ireland) Order 1989 (Application to Immigration Officers and Designated Customs Officials in Northern Ireland) and Consequential Amendments Regulations 2026. See other results for details.

New guidance published: The Consenting Lifecycle of Marine Geological COâ Stores
seen at 11:39, 5 December in Marine Development Blog (Our copy).

We are pleased to share that the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero has published a new guidance document, The Consenting Lifecycle of Marine Geological CO₂ Stores. The MMO has been closely involved...

Join us for the FSA open Board meeting â 10 December
seen at 11:36, 5 December in Food Standards Agency (Our copy).

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The FSA’s final board meeting of the year will take place next Wednesday (10 December) at Victoria Hall, Reading. This is your opportunity to hear first-hand how we’re tackling issues...

Staff numbers in the HR Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Team - FOI2025/24724
seen at 11:30, 5 December in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).

Staff numbers in the HR Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Team - FOI2025/24724

The OSCE's role on irregular migration and border security: UK Statement to the Ministerial Council 2025
seen at 10:54, 5 December in News and communications (Our copy).

The OSCE's role on irregular migration and border security: UK Statement to the Ministerial Council 2025

New Chief Executive of the Insolvency Service appointedâ¯
seen at 10:52, 5 December in News and communications (Our copy).

New Chief Executive of the Insolvency Service appointedâ¯

Exchange of letters between Chair of the Regulatory Innovation Office and the Chief Executive of the Civil Aviation Authority: 21 and 22 October 2025
seen at 10:51, 5 December in News and communications (Our copy).

Exchange of letters between Chair of the Regulatory Innovation Office and the Chief Executive of the Civil Aviation Authority: 21 and 22 October 2025

New guidance published: The Consenting Lifecycle of Marine Geological COâ Stores
seen at 10:41, 5 December in Marine Development Blog (Our copy).

We are pleased to share that the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero has published a new guidance document, The Consenting Lifecycle of Marine Geological CO₂ Stores. The MMO has been closely involved...

International Volunteer Day: making a difference in our communities
seen at 10:33, 5 December in MHCLG Digital (Our copy).

Every year, International Volunteer Day highlights the important role volunteering plays in strengthening communities and supporting positive change. In this post, 3 of our colleagues reflect on their volunteering...

From saving orangutans to tracking hornets: the unexpected world of the Operational Delivery Profession at APHA
seen at 10:30, 5 December in A Modern Civil Service (Our copy).

This blog post has been created in collaboration with the Animal and Plant Health Agency.

When people think of the Civil Service, they often imagine policy papers and Whitehall meetings. But out on...

Mental Health Conditions, Autism and ADHD Prevalence and Support (Wes Streeting)
seen at 10:29, 5 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am announcing today the launch of an Independent Review into Prevalence and Support for Mental Health Conditions, ADHD and Autism.
Over the last decade, there has been progress in reducing stigma and ...

Developing the Automated Vehicles Regulatory Framework (Simon Lightwood, Member, Bus Services (No. 2) Bill [HL] Committee)
seen at 10:27, 5 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I wish to provide the House with an update on further steps the government is taking to implement the Automated Vehicles (AV) Act 2024 and kickstart economic growth. Self-driving vehicles have the potential to...

FIFA Men’s Football World Cup 2026: Licensing Hours (Sarah Jones)
seen at 10:25, 5 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am pleased to launch a consultation on extending licensing hours in England and Wales for the semi-finals and final of the FIFA Men’s Football World Cup next summer, contingent on any of the home nations...

Consultation on a new legal framework for law enforcement use of biometrics, facial recognition and similar technologies (Sarah Jones)
seen at 10:23, 5 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Government is committed to giving the police the tools, clarity and the confidence they need to keep the public safe in a fast-changing world. Facial recognition technology is one such powerful and effective...

Devolution Priority Programme (Steve Reed, Member, Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission)
seen at 10:21, 5 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Devolution is a critical lever for delivering growth and prosperity for local communities – through bringing local transport back into public control, making people's daily commute easier, tailoring local...

Vacancy for a Chief Inspector of Marine Accidents
seen at 10:14, 5 December in News and communications (Our copy).

Vacancy for a Chief Inspector of Marine Accidents

UK and Germany deepen science and tech ties with £14 million to unlock quantumâs vast potential
seen at 10:12, 5 December in News and communications (Our copy).

UK and Germany deepen science and tech ties with £14 million to unlock quantumâs vast potential

German first lady Elke BÃ¼denbender meets with Lady Chief Justice at Royal Courts of Justice
seen at 10:08, 5 December in Courts and Tribunals Judiciary (Our copy).

The German first lady and former Berlin Administrative Court judge, Elke Büdenbender, visited the Royal Courts of Justice and met with the Baroness Carr of Walton-on-the-Hill, the Lady Chief Justice of England...

Building a diverse digital future: how our partnership with Colorintech is inspiring the next generation
seen at 10:01, 5 December in Digital people (Our copy).

Partnering for impact: shaping a digital civil service
Building a modern, inclusive civil service starts with engaging and inspiring people to consider digital careers in government. As demand grows for a...

5 things we are doing to tackle child poverty
seen at 09:51, 5 December in The Education Hub (Our copy).