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12 December 2025

This resolution mandates a strong package of measures to degrade Al-Shabaab: UK Explanation of Vote at the UN Security Council
seen at 21:43, 12 December in News and communications (Our copy).
This resolution mandates a strong package of measures to degrade Al-Shabaab: UK Explanation of Vote at the UN Security Council
Notice to improve: Mercian Educational Trust
seen at 18:43, 12 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Notice to improve: Mercian Educational Trust
Joint Statement on Bilateral Cooperation between the United Kingdom and Belgium
seen at 18:42, 12 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Joint Statement on Bilateral Cooperation between the United Kingdom and Belgium
PM meeting with Belgian Prime Minister Bart de Wever: 12 December 2025
seen at 18:42, 12 December in News and communications (Our copy).
PM meeting with Belgian Prime Minister Bart de Wever: 12 December 2025
Arrest made in connection to large-scale waste dumping incidents
seen at 16:49, 12 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Arrest made in connection to large-scale waste dumping incidents
We condemn the recent M23 offensive and takeover of Uvira in eastern DRC: UK statement at the UN Security Council
seen at 16:48, 12 December in News and communications (Our copy).
We condemn the recent M23 offensive and takeover of Uvira in eastern DRC: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Natural England’s Chief Scientist reflects on the Science, Evidence and Analysis for nature recovery
seen at 16:40, 12 December in Natural England (Our copy).

By Professor Sallie Bailey, FICFOR, BES

Diver surveying pink sea fan & ross coral at Wembury Bay, Plymouth. Image: Keith Hiscock

On 4 December, the Royal Armouries in Leeds hosted some leading...

Animals in Science Regulation Unit annual report 2024
seen at 16:33, 12 December in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Animals in Science Regulation Unit annual report 2024
OAG spending over £25,000 for October 2025
seen at 16:33, 12 December in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
OAG spending over £25,000 for October 2025
OAG Spending over £500 on a GPC for October 2025
seen at 16:32, 12 December in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
OAG Spending over £500 on a GPC for October 2025
OAG spending over £25,000 for November 2025
seen at 16:32, 12 December in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
OAG spending over £25,000 for November 2025
OAG Spending over £500 on a GPC for November 2025
seen at 16:31, 12 December in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
OAG Spending over £500 on a GPC for November 2025
FOI2025/09658 : Government Art Collection - Installed and De-installed Artworks
seen at 16:31, 12 December in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
FOI2025/09658 : Government Art Collection - Installed and De-installed Artworks
More than £400m paid out for sustainable food production
seen at 14:56, 12 December in News and communications (Our copy).
More than £400m paid out for sustainable food production
UK and others mark Human Rights Day: Joint statement to the OSCE, December 2025
seen at 14:56, 12 December in News and communications (Our copy).
UK and others mark Human Rights Day: Joint statement to the OSCE, December 2025
Notice to improve: Sikh Academies Trust
seen at 14:54, 12 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Notice to improve: Sikh Academies Trust
Algiers Agreement anniversary 2025: Joint statement
seen at 14:53, 12 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Algiers Agreement anniversary 2025: Joint statement
Latest statement in response to small boat crossings
seen at 14:44, 12 December in Home Office in the media (Our copy).
Latest statement in response to small boat crossings
SLC Supplier Spend November 2025
seen at 14:32, 12 December in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
SLC Supplier Spend November 2025
IPO gender pay gap 2025
seen at 14:31, 12 December in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
IPO gender pay gap 2025
New package of support set to benefit thousands of children across Northern Ireland
seen at 11:50, 12 December in News and communications (Our copy).
New package of support set to benefit thousands of children across Northern Ireland
Young people encouraged to Reach for the Sky as government announces £750,000 to create the next generation of aviators
seen at 11:48, 12 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Young people encouraged to Reach for the Sky as government announces £750,000 to create the next generation of aviators
ICAI welcomes progress in response to Blue Planet Fund review
seen at 11:45, 12 December in Independent Commission for Aid Impact (Our copy).

The government has made wide-ranging improvements to the Blue Planet Fund – a £500 million programme that supports developing countries to protect the marine environment and reduce poverty – in response...

UK National Preventive Mechanism annual report: 2024 to 2025
seen at 11:31, 12 December in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
UK National Preventive Mechanism annual report: 2024 to 2025
Specialised Committee on Participation in Union Programmes Provisional Agenda 15 December 2025
seen at 11:30, 12 December in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Specialised Committee on Participation in Union Programmes Provisional Agenda 15 December 2025
Parliament’s Archive Collections Now Accessible at The National Archives
seen at 10:48, 12 December in News Archives - The National Archives (Our copy).

From today, visitors to The National Archives can request access to records from Parliament’s Archive which are now housed at Kew.

The Beaverbrook Library Collections which has historically been...

Scottish neighbourhoods to be revitalised with £280 million named
seen at 10:46, 12 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Scottish neighbourhoods to be revitalised with £280 million named
TRA proposes duties on biodiesel from Indonesia be maintained
seen at 10:45, 12 December in News and communications (Our copy).
TRA proposes duties on biodiesel from Indonesia be maintained
Its the final day of Professional Recognition Week: what's next?
seen at 10:40, 12 December in Government Science and Engineering (Our copy).
Its the final day of Professional Recognition Week: what's next?
How collaboration and innovation came together to tackle homelessness and rough sleeping
seen at 10:39, 12 December in MHCLG Digital (Our copy).

Birmingham's Millennium Point became the hub for something rather special a couple of weeks ago: the Local Government Innovation Hackathon on Homelessness and Rough Sleeping. 

Over 2...

Mental Health Patient Safety Investigation (Wes Streeting)
seen at 10:02, 12 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

On three occasions this year, I have met with some of the families who lost their loved ones under the care of Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust. I would like to place on record my deep and sincere...

DHSC Annual Accounts – COVID-19 reporting (Ashley Dalton, Member, Rare Cancers Bill Committee)
seen at 10:01, 12 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The 2024-25 Annual Report and Accounts for the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has been published today, 11 December 2025.

The annual report discloses losses relating to COVID-19 inventory that...

NHS Pensions: McCloud Implementation (Karin Smyth)
seen at 10:01, 12 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

On 1 July 2025, I issued a written statement on the implementation of the McCloud remedy for affected NHS Pension Scheme members. I informed the House that a number of deadlines by when the NHS Business Services...

Government Response to Hurricane Melissa (Chris Elmore)
seen at 10:00, 12 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am writing to update the House on the impact of Hurricane Melissa in the Caribbean and the action the Government is taking in response, following my recent visit to Jamaica where I witnessed firsthand the devastation...

Report of the Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Legislation on the operation in 2023 of the Terrorism Acts (Shabana Mahmood)
seen at 10:00, 12 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

In accordance with section 36 of the Terrorism Act 2006, Jonathan Hall KC, the Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Legislation, has prepared a report on the operation in 2023 of the Terrorism Acts, which was laid...

Child Protection (Josh MacAlister)
seen at 09:59, 12 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Today government has launched a public consultation on the Child Protection Authority (CPA) for England, a new national body with one clear purpose: to protect children. In addition to this consultation, we are...

Launching the Connectivity Tool (Heidi Alexander)
seen at 09:58, 12 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Achieving sustainable development is a core aim of the UK’s planning system, but has been hindered by the lack of a clear way of measuring what is a ‘sustainable location’ for development in...

A National Plan to End Homelessness (Alison McGovern, Member, Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission)
seen at 09:56, 12 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Today, the government has published its National Plan to End Homelessness. For the first time ever, this is a truly cross-government strategy, with commitments from all relevant departments to both reduce homelessness...

Update following Round 3 of negotiations on an enhanced Free Trade Agreement with Turkey (Chris Bryant)
seen at 09:56, 12 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The third round of negotiations on an enhanced Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Turkey took place in Ankara during the week commencing 17 November 2025.

Negotiations were productive, with positive progress...

UK sanctions commanders responsible for Sudan atrocities and pledges additional humanitarian support as Cooper says atrocities must not go unpunished
seen at 09:49, 12 December in News and communications (Our copy).
UK sanctions commanders responsible for Sudan atrocities and pledges additional humanitarian support as Cooper says atrocities must not go unpunished
The Christmas markets and New Years Eve fireworks you can reach for no more than £3
seen at 09:49, 12 December in News and communications (Our copy).
The Christmas markets and New Years Eve fireworks you can reach for no more than £3
UK and Malaysia deepen climate partnership through the UK PACT 2.0 Country Fund
seen at 09:49, 12 December in News and communications (Our copy).
UK and Malaysia deepen climate partnership through the UK PACT 2.0 Country Fund
A Second Career for the Armed Forces Community
seen at 09:42, 12 December in Life Chances – Going Forward into Employment (GFiE) (Our copy).
A Second Career for the Armed Forces Community
Fisheries annual report 2024 to 2025: how we spend fishing licence income
seen at 09:32, 12 December in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Fisheries annual report 2024 to 2025: how we spend fishing licence income
New qualifications to tackle NHS skills shortage
seen at 02:49, 12 December in News and communications (Our copy).
New qualifications to tackle NHS skills shortage
UK launches new Military Intelligence Services as hostile threats surge
seen at 02:49, 12 December in News and communications (Our copy).
UK launches new Military Intelligence Services as hostile threats surge
UK and Singapore launch a regulatory innovation corridor to speed up access to breakthrough health technologies
seen at 02:47, 12 December in News and communications (Our copy).
UK and Singapore launch a regulatory innovation corridor to speed up access to breakthrough health technologies
Stronger tech ties and international agreements on AI to modernise public services and reduce costs for Britons as UK Tech Minister wraps Canada visit
seen at 02:47, 12 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Stronger tech ties and international agreements on AI to modernise public services and reduce costs for Britons as UK Tech Minister wraps Canada visit