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27 January 2026

New Bill to prioritise UK medical graduates for NHS training
seen at 23:45, 27 January in News and communications (Our copy).
New Bill to prioritise UK medical graduates for NHS training
Pet owners to benefit from biggest vet sector reforms in 60 years
seen at 22:42, 27 January in News and communications (Our copy).
Pet owners to benefit from biggest vet sector reforms in 60 years
Prime Minister to promise a consistent, pragmatic partnership with China to make UK better off
seen at 22:42, 27 January in News and communications (Our copy).
Prime Minister to promise a consistent, pragmatic partnership with China to make UK better off
We welcome the continued commitment of this Council to the Hodeidah and Stockholm Agreements: UK Explanation of Vote at the UN Security Council
seen at 21:42, 27 January in News and communications (Our copy).
We welcome the continued commitment of this Council to the Hodeidah and Stockholm Agreements: UK Explanation of Vote at the UN Security Council
Major milestone for HS2 as tunnelling to Euston starts
seen at 18:47, 27 January in News and communications (Our copy).
Major milestone for HS2 as tunnelling to Euston starts
PM call with Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson of Sweden: 27 January 2026
seen at 18:46, 27 January in News and communications (Our copy).
PM call with Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson of Sweden: 27 January 2026
Farming rules shake-up to cut pollution and support farmers
seen at 18:46, 27 January in News and communications (Our copy).
Farming rules shake-up to cut pollution and support farmers
Prisoners turn new page with launch of Reading Laureate
seen at 18:44, 27 January in Ministry of Justice - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Prisoners turn new page with launch of Reading Laureate
Why Nature Close to Home Matters: Evidence from the People and Nature Survey 
seen at 18:39, 27 January in Natural England (Our copy).

By Lydia Dixon, People and Nature Deputy Director, Natural England 

Victoria Park Portsmouth. © Matt Taylor

A daily dose of nature boosts physical and mental health, strengthens communities...

Housing Secretary rallies sector at housing and infrastructure roundtables
seen at 18:33, 27 January in MHCLG in the Media (Our copy).

This week the Housing Secretary and Housing Minister, along with the Chancellor and the Chief Secretary to the Treasury, convened the country’s biggest housebuilders including Vistry, Permission, Taylor ...

Proposed changes to Gambling Commission fees
seen at 18:31, 27 January in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Proposed changes to Gambling Commission fees
Improving proportionality and safety outcomes in building control: telecommunications work
seen at 18:30, 27 January in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Improving proportionality and safety outcomes in building control: telecommunications work
FCDO statement on DPRK ballistic missile launch: 27 January
seen at 16:48, 27 January in News and communications (Our copy).
FCDO statement on DPRK ballistic missile launch: 27 January
1/2026: Pubs and live music venues relief 2026 to 2027
seen at 16:48, 27 January in News and communications (Our copy).
1/2026: Pubs and live music venues relief 2026 to 2027
Chevening activities strengthen women’s economic leadership in Guatemala
seen at 16:47, 27 January in News and communications (Our copy).
Chevening activities strengthen women’s economic leadership in Guatemala
UPR51: UK Statement on Austria
seen at 16:46, 27 January in News and communications (Our copy).
UPR51: UK Statement on Austria
UPR51: UK Statement on Oman
seen at 16:45, 27 January in News and communications (Our copy).
UPR51: UK Statement on Oman
Unshackling leaseholders from problematic ground rents
seen at 16:42, 27 January in Competition and Markets Authority (Our copy).

The government has set out plans to introduce a cap on existing ground rents to £250 a year, changing to a peppercorn after 40 years, in another major step towards making sure all leaseholders...

Building Safety Regulator building control approval application data November 2025 to January 2026
seen at 16:31, 27 January in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Building Safety Regulator building control approval application data November 2025 to January 2026
Interministerial Group for Net Zero, Energy and Climate Change Communiqué: 26 January 2026
seen at 16:31, 27 January in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Interministerial Group for Net Zero, Energy and Climate Change Communiqué: 26 January 2026
Regulatory framework reform for sludge applied to agricultural land
seen at 16:30, 27 January in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Regulatory framework reform for sludge applied to agricultural land
Turning innovation into function: Easol’s ACE supplier story
seen at 15:04, 27 January in News and communications (Our copy).
Turning innovation into function: Easol’s ACE supplier story
Technology for policing: the BlueprintCo ACE supplier story
seen at 15:04, 27 January in News and communications (Our copy).
Technology for policing: the BlueprintCo ACE supplier story
Up to £1.5 million available for innovations that improve conflict wound care
seen at 15:03, 27 January in News and communications (Our copy).
Up to £1.5 million available for innovations that improve conflict wound care
Situation in North East Syria: joint statement, 27 January 2026
seen at 15:01, 27 January in News and communications (Our copy).
Situation in North East Syria: joint statement, 27 January 2026
Insolvency Service encouraging customers to claim debt relief order refund if they paid the fee but didn’t submit their application
seen at 15:01, 27 January in News and communications (Our copy).
Insolvency Service encouraging customers to claim debt relief order refund if they paid the fee but didn’t submit their application
Jonathan Childs appointed Ofsted's new Deputy Director of Post-16 Education, Training and Skills
seen at 15:01, 27 January in News and communications (Our copy).
Jonathan Childs appointed Ofsted's new Deputy Director of Post-16 Education, Training and Skills
Youth Mobility Scheme for Uruguayan and British citizens: 2026
seen at 15:00, 27 January in News and communications (Our copy).
Youth Mobility Scheme for Uruguayan and British citizens: 2026
Government announces support package that backs British pubs
seen at 14:59, 27 January in News and communications (Our copy).
Government announces support package that backs British pubs
Pubs and Live Music Venues Relief
seen at 14:59, 27 January in News and communications (Our copy).
Pubs and Live Music Venues Relief
Thurrock Council: Ministerial response to Commissioners’ sixth report
seen at 14:58, 27 January in News and communications (Our copy).
Thurrock Council: Ministerial response to Commissioners’ sixth report
Irish Sea Nephrops Survey: Marking 30 years of Collaboration
seen at 14:51, 27 January in Marine Science (Our copy).

Nephrops (Nephrops norvegicus), more commonly called langoustines, Dublin Bay prawns or just prawns, are a commercially important shellfish species, with numerous fisheries around the Great Britain and Ireland...

Nipah virus: what is it, where is it found and how does it spread?
seen at 14:50, 27 January in UK Health Security Agency (Our copy).
Malayan flying fox (Pteropus vampyrus). a South-East Asian species of megabat, primarily feeds on flowers, nectar and fruit

Nipah virus (NiV) is a serious infectious disease that periodically causes...

Public bodies 2023
seen at 14:40, 27 January in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Public bodies 2023
Council for Science and Technology: meeting minutes, December 2025
seen at 14:40, 27 January in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Council for Science and Technology: meeting minutes, December 2025
UK Export Finance: spending over £500 on a GPC, December 2025
seen at 14:39, 27 January in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
UK Export Finance: spending over £500 on a GPC, December 2025
HMT workforce management information: December 2025
seen at 14:37, 27 January in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
HMT workforce management information: December 2025
Ofgem call for input: energy consumer outcomes – CFP response
seen at 14:35, 27 January in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Ofgem call for input: energy consumer outcomes – CFP response
Mitigation strategy for avian influenza in wild birds
seen at 14:33, 27 January in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Mitigation strategy for avian influenza in wild birds
Interministerial Group for Trade communiqué: 8 January 2026
seen at 14:31, 27 January in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Interministerial Group for Trade communiqué: 8 January 2026
Scotland Office Minister marks Holocaust Memorial Day
seen at 11:49, 27 January in News and communications (Our copy).
Scotland Office Minister marks Holocaust Memorial Day
North Wales offshore wind project to bring jobs and growth
seen at 11:49, 27 January in News and communications (Our copy).
North Wales offshore wind project to bring jobs and growth
Empowering Women in Tech: DBT’s focus on inclusion and innovation 
seen at 11:42, 27 January in Digital trade (Our copy).

Leading the Way: How DBT is Winning for Women in Tech

Jen Hughes

We were so happy and proud to be nominated and go on to win the award for best public sector employer at the recent Women...

Draft affirmative coming for Goods Vehicles (Testing, Drivers’ Hours and Tachographs etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2026
seen at 10:53, 27 January in Statutory Instruments (Our copy).
Draft affirmative coming for Goods Vehicles (Testing, Drivers’ Hours and Tachographs etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2026. See other results for details.
Draft affirmative coming for Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (Alternative Dispute Resolution) (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2026
seen at 10:53, 27 January in Statutory Instruments (Our copy).
Draft affirmative coming for Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (Alternative Dispute Resolution) (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2026. See other results for details.
Draft affirmative coming for Electricity and Gas (Energy Company Obligation) (Amendment) (Specified Period) Order 2026
seen at 10:53, 27 January in Statutory Instruments (Our copy).
Draft affirmative coming for Electricity and Gas (Energy Company Obligation) (Amendment) (Specified Period) Order 2026. See other results for details.
Draft affirmative coming for Procurement (Amendment) Regulations 2026
seen at 10:53, 27 January in Statutory Instruments (Our copy).
Draft affirmative coming for Procurement (Amendment) Regulations 2026. See other results for details.
Draft affirmative coming for Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (Alternative Dispute Resolution) (Conferral of Functions) Regulations 2026
seen at 10:53, 27 January in Statutory Instruments (Our copy).
Draft affirmative coming for Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (Alternative Dispute Resolution) (Conferral of Functions) Regulations 2026. See other results for details.
Top British AI expertise to help spark renewal of public services and bolster national security
seen at 10:47, 27 January in News and communications (Our copy).
Top British AI expertise to help spark renewal of public services and bolster national security
Appointment of Bishop of Ely: 27 January 2026
seen at 10:46, 27 January in News and communications (Our copy).
Appointment of Bishop of Ely: 27 January 2026
CMA response to MHCLG's consultation on reforms to the statutory consultee system
seen at 10:46, 27 January in News and communications (Our copy).
CMA response to MHCLG's consultation on reforms to the statutory consultee system
New year, new updates: January 2026 newsletter
seen at 10:45, 27 January in News and communications (Our copy).
New year, new updates: January 2026 newsletter
Courts expansion to deliver speedier justice for victims
seen at 10:43, 27 January in Ministry of Justice - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Courts expansion to deliver speedier justice for victims
New year, new challenges – and we've hit the ground running 
seen at 10:33, 27 January in Planning Inspectorate (Our copy).

Interim Chief Executive Graham Stallwood looks forward to working together across the planning sector in a busy and exciting 2026. 

Graham Stallwood

It feels like only...

Investigation outcome report: Pathway First Limited
seen at 10:31, 27 January in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Investigation outcome report: Pathway First Limited
Update on the Government Response to Part One of the Independent Review of Disclosure and Fraud Offences (Dan Jarvis)
seen at 10:05, 27 January in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The first report of the Independent Review of Disclosure and Fraud Offences—Disclosure in the Digital Age—was presented to Parliament in March 2025. Since then, the Home Office, the Attorney General...

Improving Cancer Care and Early Diagnosis (Ashley Dalton, Member, Rare Cancers Bill Committee)
seen at 10:04, 27 January in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Department of Health and Social Care will soon publish the National Cancer Plan. While more people survive cancer than ever before progress has slowed over the last decade and England remains behind...

PM: “We're capping ground rents at £250”
seen at 09:59, 27 January in News and communications (Our copy).
PM: “We're capping ground rents at £250”
Grenfell Tower: community update January 2026
seen at 09:56, 27 January in News and communications (Our copy).
Grenfell Tower: community update January 2026
BSR becomes standalone body in landmark step towards single construction regulator
seen at 09:56, 27 January in News and communications (Our copy).
BSR becomes standalone body in landmark step towards single construction regulator
Do schools close because of bad weather? Everything parents need to know
seen at 09:43, 27 January in The Education Hub (Our copy).
Do schools close because of bad weather? Everything parents need to know
Moving to commonhold: banning leasehold for new flats
seen at 09:40, 27 January in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Moving to commonhold: banning leasehold for new flats
Draft Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill
seen at 09:31, 27 January in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Draft Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill
New and upgraded grassroots sport facilities to get the UK active
seen at 02:47, 27 January in News and communications (Our copy).
New and upgraded grassroots sport facilities to get the UK active
Red tape to be slashed as MOD launches new team to back British small businesses
seen at 02:46, 27 January in News and communications (Our copy).
Red tape to be slashed as MOD launches new team to back British small businesses
MHRA issues new guidance for people using mental health apps and technologies
seen at 02:46, 27 January in News and communications (Our copy).
MHRA issues new guidance for people using mental health apps and technologies
Solicitor General announces expansion of Victim’s Right to Review scheme
seen at 02:45, 27 January in News and communications (Our copy).
Solicitor General announces expansion of Victim’s Right to Review scheme