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11 December 2025

£3bn investment to end postcode lottery for children with SEND
seen at 22:42, 11 December in News and communications (Our copy).
£3bn investment to end postcode lottery for children with SEND
PM call with the Coalition of the Willing: 11 December 2025
seen at 20:42, 11 December in News and communications (Our copy).
PM call with the Coalition of the Willing: 11 December 2025
Government and police join forces to tackle drink and drug driving this festive season
seen at 18:43, 11 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Government and police join forces to tackle drink and drug driving this festive season
GFSL annual report and accounts 2024 to 2025
seen at 18:30, 11 December in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
GFSL annual report and accounts 2024 to 2025
Recruitment drive for local plan inspectors
seen at 16:51, 11 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Recruitment drive for local plan inspectors
The UK remains committed in our support for the United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa: UK statement at the UN Security Council
seen at 16:50, 11 December in News and communications (Our copy).
The UK remains committed in our support for the United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa: UK statement at the UN Security Council
MHRA Chair welcomes re-appointment of three non-executive directors
seen at 16:49, 11 December in News and communications (Our copy).
MHRA Chair welcomes re-appointment of three non-executive directors
AUKUS Defence Ministers’ Meeting Trilateral Joint Statement: 10 December 2025
seen at 16:48, 11 December in News and communications (Our copy).
AUKUS Defence Ministers’ Meeting Trilateral Joint Statement: 10 December 2025
First Clean Energy Jobs Fair held at Port of Tyne
seen at 16:47, 11 December in News and communications (Our copy).
First Clean Energy Jobs Fair held at Port of Tyne
Using a third party provider to verify your identity with Companies House
seen at 16:43, 11 December in Companies House (Our copy).

Companies House has introduced a new identity verification process to help prevent the misuse of UK companies. All directors need to verify their identity before filing their company’s next confirmation statement...

Applying to become a Chartered Scientist: a fast streamer’s personal journey  
seen at 16:40, 11 December in Government Science and Engineering (Our copy).
Applying to become a Chartered Scientist: a fast streamer’s personal journey  
Lobster size rules are changing – here’s what you need to know
seen at 16:30, 11 December in Fisheries Management Plans (Our copy).
Lobster size rules are changing – here’s what you need to know
New duties imposed on certain engine oils and hydraulic fluids
seen at 15:14, 11 December in News and communications (Our copy).
New duties imposed on certain engine oils and hydraulic fluids
Atlantic Bastion plans advancing as autonomous submarine XV Excalibur handed to Royal Navy
seen at 15:13, 11 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Atlantic Bastion plans advancing as autonomous submarine XV Excalibur handed to Royal Navy
Annual review of the Civil Service DC pension schemes
seen at 15:13, 11 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Annual review of the Civil Service DC pension schemes
Join the GPA PropTech knowledge and experience group
seen at 15:12, 11 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Join the GPA PropTech knowledge and experience group
New national Child Protection Authority announced
seen at 15:11, 11 December in News and communications (Our copy).
New national Child Protection Authority announced
Enhanced UK-Turkey Free Trade Agreement negotiations update
seen at 15:11, 11 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Enhanced UK-Turkey Free Trade Agreement negotiations update
Reappointment of the Chair of the Bank of England’s Court of Directors and Non‑Executive Directors
seen at 15:09, 11 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Reappointment of the Chair of the Bank of England’s Court of Directors and Non‑Executive Directors
Chancellor appoints new Women in Finance Champion
seen at 15:07, 11 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Chancellor appoints new Women in Finance Champion
Clearance work to begin at Kidlington waste dump
seen at 15:06, 11 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Clearance work to begin at Kidlington waste dump
Mirdametinib approved to treat plexiform neurofibromas in children, adolescents, and adults with neurofibromatosis type 1
seen at 15:05, 11 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Mirdametinib approved to treat plexiform neurofibromas in children, adolescents, and adults with neurofibromatosis type 1
The UK Accelerator welcomes eight companies into the 2026 NATO DIANA Programme
seen at 15:05, 11 December in News and communications (Our copy).
The UK Accelerator welcomes eight companies into the 2026 NATO DIANA Programme
Harmonisation of brown crab sizes across the South West update
seen at 15:04, 11 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Harmonisation of brown crab sizes across the South West update
UK training helps Pakistani border force catch criminals and prevent human trafficking
seen at 15:03, 11 December in News and communications (Our copy).
UK training helps Pakistani border force catch criminals and prevent human trafficking
World first as GE Vernova completes Step 2 generic design assessment
seen at 14:58, 11 December in Creating a better place (Our copy).
BWRX-300 reactor design, a 300 megaWatt electrical boiling water reactor

We’ve just announced that GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy is the first company in the world to successfully complete our two...

Bio-beads: what are they, what are they used for and what risk do they pose to the environment? 
seen at 14:56, 11 December in Creating a better place (Our copy).
Bio-beads provide a surface for billions of microscopic bacteria and are used in the treatment process to break down sewage.

On the week of 3 November a vast number of small black plastic pellets started ...

Our Voice, Video and Integration journey  
seen at 14:51, 11 December in Justice Digital (Our copy).

Sometimes bigger isn’t better. 

Three years ago, MoJ launched our Justice Digital Strategy 2025, aiming to become a more flexible organisation, ...

School inspections: frequently asked questions
seen at 14:49, 11 December in Ofsted: education (Our copy).

Since we published the renewed inspection framework on 9 September 2025, we’ve put on lots of online and face-to-face engagement with schools to answer your questions. We’re publishing the most frequently...

Chair’s blog: towards a more diverse legal profession
seen at 14:44, 11 December in The Legal Services Board (Our copy).

This month’s Board meeting coincided with the launch of our consultation on encouraging a diverse legal profession. At the heart of this consultation is a simple but powerful principle: the legal profession should...

National plan to halve long-term rough sleeping and prevent homelessness
seen at 14:38, 11 December in MHCLG in the Media (Our copy).

There has been widespread, national print and broadcast coverage, alongside extensive positive stakeholder reaction, on the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government’s cross-government plan to...

CMA board meeting minutes: October 2025
seen at 14:35, 11 December in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
CMA board meeting minutes: October 2025
CMA Growth and Investment Council meeting minutes: November 2025
seen at 14:34, 11 December in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
CMA Growth and Investment Council meeting minutes: November 2025
FOI2025/10221:Government Art Collection-Installed and De-installed Artwork
seen at 14:33, 11 December in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
FOI2025/10221:Government Art Collection-Installed and De-installed Artwork
Cafcass annual report and accounts 2024 to 2025
seen at 14:33, 11 December in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Cafcass annual report and accounts 2024 to 2025
Response to the report on the terrorism acts in 2023
seen at 14:32, 11 December in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Response to the report on the terrorism acts in 2023
Minimum brown crab size backed by South West fishermen
seen at 14:32, 11 December in Fisheries Management Plans (Our copy).
Minimum brown crab size backed by South West fishermen
Publication of ‘Youth Matters: Your National Youth Strategy’ (Baroness Twycross)
seen at 12:16, 11 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am repeating the following Written Ministerial Statement made today in the other place by my Right Honourable Friend, the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, Lisa Nandy MP:

For too long, ...

Publication of ‘Youth Matters: Your National Youth Strategy’ (Lisa Nandy)
seen at 12:15, 11 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

For too long, young people have not been sufficiently part of decisions which affect their current and future lives, not just at a national level but in every part of government. We are determined to change this...

Conclusion of annual negotiations for 2026 fishing opportunities (Angela Eagle)
seen at 12:15, 11 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The UK has reached agreement with the EU, Norway and other coastal States on catch opportunities for shared stocks for 2026. Across negotiations so far, the UK has secured agreement on over 80 Total Allowable...

Motor Insurance Taskforce Report (Heidi Alexander)
seen at 12:13, 11 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Today the Economic Secretary to the Treasury and I are pleased to publish the final report of the cross-government taskforce on motor insurance.

On entering office, this Government was committed...

British Steel (Chris McDonald)
seen at 12:13, 11 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Government committed to updating Parliament on British Steel every four sitting weeks for the duration of the period of special measures being applied under the Steel Industry (Special Measures) Act 2025 (&#...

Woking Borough Council: Ministerial response to Commissioners’ fifth report
seen at 12:07, 11 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Woking Borough Council: Ministerial response to Commissioners’ fifth report
Major potato pest eradicated from UK
seen at 12:05, 11 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Major potato pest eradicated from UK
GE Vernova Hitachi’s BWRX-300 completes Generic Design Assessment
seen at 12:04, 11 December in News and communications (Our copy).
GE Vernova Hitachi’s BWRX-300 completes Generic Design Assessment
Woking Borough Council: Commissioner appointment letters (December 2025)
seen at 12:02, 11 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Woking Borough Council: Commissioner appointment letters (December 2025)
Report by OSCE Special Representative on Combatting Trafficking in Human Beings: UK Statement
seen at 11:59, 11 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Report by OSCE Special Representative on Combatting Trafficking in Human Beings: UK Statement
Traffic Commissioner Revokes Operator Licence and Imposes Four-Year Disqualification Following Serious Safety Failures
seen at 11:58, 11 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Traffic Commissioner Revokes Operator Licence and Imposes Four-Year Disqualification Following Serious Safety Failures
Correspondence: Response to the 2025 England and Wales round remit letter and evidence
seen at 11:55, 11 December in Ministry of Justice - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Correspondence: Response to the 2025 England and Wales round remit letter and evidence
Buncefield: 20 years on, reflections from those who were there 
seen at 11:53, 11 December in Creating a better place (Our copy).

In our previous blog, we looked back at the Buncefield incident, our role in the response, and how it shaped the way we regulate high-risk sites.

For this second piece, we want to share first...

DHSC annual report and accounts: 2024 to 2025
seen at 11:34, 11 December in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
DHSC annual report and accounts: 2024 to 2025
National Loans Fund account 2024 to 2025
seen at 11:32, 11 December in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
National Loans Fund account 2024 to 2025
Exchange Equalisation Account: report and accounts 2024 to 2025
seen at 11:31, 11 December in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Exchange Equalisation Account: report and accounts 2024 to 2025
Establishing the Child Protection Authority in England
seen at 11:31, 11 December in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Establishing the Child Protection Authority in England
National plan to halve long-term rough sleeping and prevent homelessness
seen at 11:30, 11 December in News and communications (Our copy).
National plan to halve long-term rough sleeping and prevent homelessness
New Homes England strategy to supercharge collaboration and accelerate delivery of new homes, sustainable places and local growth
seen at 11:30, 11 December in News and communications (Our copy).
New Homes England strategy to supercharge collaboration and accelerate delivery of new homes, sustainable places and local growth
Call for in-kind sponsorship for British Embassy reception
seen at 11:30, 11 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Call for in-kind sponsorship for British Embassy reception
New funding to help small businesses cut their costs
seen at 11:30, 11 December in News and communications (Our copy).
New funding to help small businesses cut their costs
Stronger, faster trade defences for UK businesses
seen at 11:30, 11 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Stronger, faster trade defences for UK businesses
On-screen exams: Education Secretary writes to Ofqual
seen at 11:29, 11 December in News and communications (Our copy).
On-screen exams: Education Secretary writes to Ofqual
Response to Secretary of State steer letter
seen at 11:29, 11 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Response to Secretary of State steer letter
Agile. Accessible. Assertive: TRA welcomes Government steer
seen at 11:29, 11 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Agile. Accessible. Assertive: TRA welcomes Government steer
UK government backs first project at Grangemouth site
seen at 11:29, 11 December in News and communications (Our copy).
UK government backs first project at Grangemouth site
Peace in Ukraine needs to be built on foundations that strengthen the rules that protect us all: UK statement to the OSCE
seen at 11:29, 11 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Peace in Ukraine needs to be built on foundations that strengthen the rules that protect us all: UK statement to the OSCE
Bovine TB: authorisation for supplementary badger control in 2025
seen at 11:28, 11 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Bovine TB: authorisation for supplementary badger control in 2025
UKHSA priorities in 2025 to 2026
seen at 11:26, 11 December in News and communications (Our copy).
UKHSA priorities in 2025 to 2026
Bovine TB: authorisation for badger control in 2025
seen at 11:25, 11 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Bovine TB: authorisation for badger control in 2025
Launching the Connectivity Tool
seen at 11:24, 11 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Launching the Connectivity Tool
Mapping opportunity: new Connectivity Tool launches to place sustainable transport at the heart of jobs, schools and vital services
seen at 11:22, 11 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Mapping opportunity: new Connectivity Tool launches to place sustainable transport at the heart of jobs, schools and vital services
Safety Alert issued for baby sleep pillows
seen at 11:20, 11 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Safety Alert issued for baby sleep pillows
Derby fraudster jailed after using Covid loan funds on share dealing platforms
seen at 11:19, 11 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Derby fraudster jailed after using Covid loan funds on share dealing platforms
Official Statistics: Advanced Learner Loans paid in England AY 2025/26, Aug to Oct
seen at 11:17, 11 December in Student Loans Company - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Official Statistics: Advanced Learner Loans paid in England AY 2025/26, Aug to Oct
Official Statistics: Advanced Learner Loans Paid in England: 2025 to 2026
seen at 11:15, 11 December in Student Loans Company - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Official Statistics: Advanced Learner Loans Paid in England: 2025 to 2026
Paws, patents and protection  
seen at 11:08, 11 December in Intellectual Property Office blog (Our copy).
Paws, patents and protection  
Rethinking how we approach the design of reservoirs
seen at 11:05, 11 December in Natural England (Our copy).

By Jacqui Jobbins, Landscape Senior Specialist, Natural England

Wimbleball Lake in Somerset, Exmoor National Park – Copyright: J. Jobbins, Natural England

As our climate changes and demand for water...

UKHSA annual report and accounts: 2024 to 2025
seen at 10:44, 11 December in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
UKHSA annual report and accounts: 2024 to 2025
AAIB investigation to Boeing 737-8AS, 9H-QAA
seen at 10:41, 11 December in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
AAIB investigation to Boeing 737-8AS, 9H-QAA
AAIB investigation to Tekever AR5 Evolution MK 2.3, G-TEKG
seen at 10:39, 11 December in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
AAIB investigation to Tekever AR5 Evolution MK 2.3, G-TEKG
UKHSA business plan: 2025 to 2026
seen at 10:37, 11 December in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
UKHSA business plan: 2025 to 2026
​​A National Plan to End Homelessness​
seen at 10:33, 11 December in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
​​A National Plan to End Homelessness​
Advice to Natural England on setting minimum and maximum numbers of badgers to be controlled in 2025
seen at 10:31, 11 December in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Advice to Natural England on setting minimum and maximum numbers of badgers to be controlled in 2025
Occupations in demand in 2025: what the analysis means for the skills system, by Frank Bowley
seen at 10:30, 11 December in Skills England (Our copy).

Skills England has published its latest analysis, occupations in demand, exploring the occupations most in demand across the UK labour market in 2025.

This analysis helps us to understand...

Official Statistics: Tribunals statistics quarterly: July to September 2025
seen at 10:28, 11 December in Ministry of Justice - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Official Statistics: Tribunals statistics quarterly: July to September 2025
Research: Tackling drug misuse in prisons: a qualitative study of the implementation of drug testing in 6 prisons
seen at 10:27, 11 December in Ministry of Justice - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Research: Tackling drug misuse in prisons: a qualitative study of the implementation of drug testing in 6 prisons
Research: Social contact in prison: April 2019 to June 2024
seen at 10:26, 11 December in Ministry of Justice - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Research: Social contact in prison: April 2019 to June 2024
Research: Impact evaluation of the drug recovery prison at HMP Holme House
seen at 10:23, 11 December in Ministry of Justice - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Research: Impact evaluation of the drug recovery prison at HMP Holme House
Research: Evaluation of incentivised substance free living wings in prisons
seen at 10:22, 11 December in Ministry of Justice - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Research: Evaluation of incentivised substance free living wings in prisons
Research: Process evaluation of drug recovery wings
seen at 10:18, 11 December in Ministry of Justice - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Research: Process evaluation of drug recovery wings
The Code of Practice on Taxation for Banks Annual Report 2025
seen at 09:52, 11 December in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
The Code of Practice on Taxation for Banks Annual Report 2025
HMRC performance update: October 2025
seen at 09:50, 11 December in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
HMRC performance update: October 2025
Ofqual delivery report 2025
seen at 09:48, 11 December in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Ofqual delivery report 2025
Children in need: a focus on child sexual abuse and exploitation
seen at 09:47, 11 December in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Children in need: a focus on child sexual abuse and exploitation
FOI2024/07317: Government Art Collection - Art installed across all government departments
seen at 09:45, 11 December in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
FOI2024/07317: Government Art Collection - Art installed across all government departments
Homes England strategic plan 2025 to 2030
seen at 09:42, 11 December in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Homes England strategic plan 2025 to 2030
Homes England investment roadmap December 2025
seen at 09:40, 11 December in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Homes England investment roadmap December 2025
Strategic steer to the Trade Remedies Authority (TRA)
seen at 09:38, 11 December in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Strategic steer to the Trade Remedies Authority (TRA)
Regulating on-screen assessment
seen at 09:36, 11 December in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Regulating on-screen assessment
Storm overflows discharge reduction plan: progress report
seen at 09:34, 11 December in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Storm overflows discharge reduction plan: progress report
Government response to the Willow Review
seen at 09:32, 11 December in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Government response to the Willow Review
Ofqual launches consultation to protect standards in on-screen exams
seen at 02:58, 11 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Ofqual launches consultation to protect standards in on-screen exams
Support for children with SEND who are not in school is inconsistent, inspectorates warn
seen at 02:57, 11 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Support for children with SEND who are not in school is inconsistent, inspectorates warn
AI to accelerate national renewal and growth as Google DeepMind backs UK tech and science sectors
seen at 02:55, 11 December in News and communications (Our copy).
AI to accelerate national renewal and growth as Google DeepMind backs UK tech and science sectors
What teachers need to know about our on-screen assessment proposals
seen at 02:44, 11 December in The Ofqual blog (Our copy).

As teachers, you know better than anyone that GCSEs, AS and A levels are high-stakes qualifications that shape young people's futures. Every decision about how these exams are delivered must start with one question...