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12 March 2026

Closer ties with Ireland are delivering for the UK in a volatile world, as leaders attend second UK-Ireland summit
seen at 22:45, 12 March in News and communications (Our copy).
Closer ties with Ireland are delivering for the UK in a volatile world, as leaders attend second UK-Ireland summit
Regulation reset to fast-track homes, transport and clean energy
seen at 22:45, 12 March in News and communications (Our copy).
Regulation reset to fast-track homes, transport and clean energy
Strategic Policy Statement for the Environment Agency
seen at 22:32, 12 March in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Strategic Policy Statement for the Environment Agency
Strategic Policy Statement for Natural England
seen at 22:31, 12 March in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Strategic Policy Statement for Natural England
Dragons' Den IP Blog - Series 23 Episode 7
seen at 21:42, 12 March in Dragons' Den: the Intellectual Property blog (Our copy).

A genius DIY gadget that takes the danger out of drilling and a specialist range of skincare were two of the pitches that attracted my attention this week – and they caught the eye of the Dragons, too.

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UK Ambassador meets Honduras’ new Secretary of Finance
seen at 20:55, 12 March in News and communications (Our copy).
UK Ambassador meets Honduras’ new Secretary of Finance
UK Emissions Trading Scheme: Regulating cross-boundary CCS pipelines
seen at 18:32, 12 March in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
UK Emissions Trading Scheme: Regulating cross-boundary CCS pipelines
Tips on cheaper days out for families this English Tourism Week, as Government celebrates the industry’s economic impact
seen at 17:11, 12 March in News and communications (Our copy).
Tips on cheaper days out for families this English Tourism Week, as Government celebrates the industry’s economic impact
Commemorating the victims of the Armed Conflict on the Nistru River: UK statement to the OSCE
seen at 17:11, 12 March in News and communications (Our copy).
Commemorating the victims of the Armed Conflict on the Nistru River: UK statement to the OSCE
The UK remains committed to finding a lasting and sustainable solution that ensures Iran never acquires a nuclear weapon: UK statement at the UN Security Council
seen at 17:09, 12 March in News and communications (Our copy).
The UK remains committed to finding a lasting and sustainable solution that ensures Iran never acquires a nuclear weapon: UK statement at the UN Security Council
CMA steps up monitoring of petrol and diesel prices
seen at 17:09, 12 March in News and communications (Our copy).
CMA steps up monitoring of petrol and diesel prices
Devon farmer convicted after slurry spill kills hundreds of fish 
seen at 17:08, 12 March in News and communications (Our copy).
Devon farmer convicted after slurry spill kills hundreds of fish 
OSCE Moscow Mechanism Report on Georgia: Joint statement, March 2026
seen at 17:07, 12 March in News and communications (Our copy).
OSCE Moscow Mechanism Report on Georgia: Joint statement, March 2026
New anti-dumping measure on Chinese tin mill imposed
seen at 17:06, 12 March in News and communications (Our copy).
New anti-dumping measure on Chinese tin mill imposed
UN Human Rights Council 61: UK Statement for the Group of Experts on Belarus
seen at 17:05, 12 March in News and communications (Our copy).
UN Human Rights Council 61: UK Statement for the Group of Experts on Belarus
Home Secretary appoints interim chair
seen at 17:04, 12 March in News and communications (Our copy).
Home Secretary appoints interim chair
Filtronic: Pioneering Smarter Semiconductor Packaging for UK Defence
seen at 17:03, 12 March in News and communications (Our copy).
Filtronic: Pioneering Smarter Semiconductor Packaging for UK Defence
Legal Aid Agency spending over £25,000: 2025
seen at 16:46, 12 March in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Legal Aid Agency spending over £25,000: 2025
MOJ arm's length bodies spending over £25,000: February 2025
seen at 16:45, 12 March in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
MOJ arm's length bodies spending over £25,000: February 2025
HM Prison and Probation Service spending over £25,000: 2025
seen at 16:42, 12 March in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
HM Prison and Probation Service spending over £25,000: 2025
Ministry of Justice spending over £25,000: 2025
seen at 16:42, 12 March in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Ministry of Justice spending over £25,000: 2025
HM Courts and Tribunals Service spending over £25,000: 2025
seen at 16:42, 12 March in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
HM Courts and Tribunals Service spending over £25,000: 2025
MOJ arm's length bodies spending over £25,000: January 2025
seen at 16:41, 12 March in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
MOJ arm's length bodies spending over £25,000: January 2025
Introducing new Criteria for Recognition
seen at 16:39, 12 March in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Introducing new Criteria for Recognition
Directions under regulation 3(3) to 3(6) of the Income and Corporation Taxes (Electronic Communications) Regulations 2003
seen at 16:38, 12 March in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Directions under regulation 3(3) to 3(6) of the Income and Corporation Taxes (Electronic Communications) Regulations 2003
Celebrating International Women's Day
seen at 16:33, 12 March in The King’s Awards for Enterprise (Our copy).
Managing Director of Gibson Games, Kate Gibson, shares her experience of receiving the King's Award for Sustainability, as part of her family-run business.

⭐ What does receiving a King’s Award mean...

UK support for OCEEA priorities on Ukraine, governance and climate security: UK statement to the OSCE
seen at 15:26, 12 March in News and communications (Our copy).
UK support for OCEEA priorities on Ukraine, governance and climate security: UK statement to the OSCE
VOA integration with HMRC
seen at 15:26, 12 March in News and communications (Our copy).
VOA integration with HMRC
The £1.4bn opportunity: How reclassification can transform healthcare, improve access to medicines and enable growth
seen at 15:25, 12 March in News and communications (Our copy).
The £1.4bn opportunity: How reclassification can transform healthcare, improve access to medicines and enable growth
Scotland set for skills and innovation boost as £50 million defence growth deal unveiled
seen at 15:24, 12 March in News and communications (Our copy).
Scotland set for skills and innovation boost as £50 million defence growth deal unveiled
Board Member appointed to the Charity Commission for England and Wales.
seen at 15:23, 12 March in News and communications (Our copy).
Board Member appointed to the Charity Commission for England and Wales.
Greater certainty for British businesses as national security investment rules refined
seen at 15:23, 12 March in News and communications (Our copy).
Greater certainty for British businesses as national security investment rules refined
Foreign Secretary touches down in the Gulf to demonstrate support for regional allies facing Iranian aggression
seen at 15:22, 12 March in News and communications (Our copy).
Foreign Secretary touches down in the Gulf to demonstrate support for regional allies facing Iranian aggression
UN Human Rights Council 61: UK Statement for the Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine
seen at 15:21, 12 March in News and communications (Our copy).
UN Human Rights Council 61: UK Statement for the Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine
IBCA Community Update, 12 March, 2026
seen at 15:21, 12 March in News and communications (Our copy).
IBCA Community Update, 12 March, 2026
Countering harassment and intimidation of elected representatives
seen at 15:20, 12 March in News and communications (Our copy).
Countering harassment and intimidation of elected representatives
New measures to protect candidates ahead of local elections
seen at 15:19, 12 March in News and communications (Our copy).
New measures to protect candidates ahead of local elections
Public Law Lecture by Lord Justice Singh
seen at 15:15, 12 March in Courts and Tribunals Judiciary (Our copy).

Substantive Principles of Administrative Law:  Developments since 1987

The Public Law lecture, given at the London School of Economics on 11 March 2026

Rabinder Singh[1]

Introduction...
Fake toner, real trouble: protect your printers from counterfeits
seen at 15:05, 12 March in Intellectual Property Office blog (Our copy).
Fake toner, real trouble: protect your printers from counterfeits
Why we're consulting on recognition criteria for new qualifications
seen at 14:59, 12 March in The Ofqual blog (Our copy).

Following the Curriculum and Assessment Review, the government is introducing 3 new types of qualification for post-16 learners: V Levels, Foundation Certificates and Occupational Certificates. These qualifications...

Reappointment of Sir Michael Barber: Terms of Reference
seen at 14:38, 12 March in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Reappointment of Sir Michael Barber: Terms of Reference
DBS Responsible Organisation Registration Privacy Notice
seen at 14:36, 12 March in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
DBS Responsible Organisation Registration Privacy Notice
DBS Registered Body Registration Privacy Notice
seen at 14:34, 12 March in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
DBS Registered Body Registration Privacy Notice
Joint Statement: EU-UK Financial Regulatory Forum, March 2026
seen at 14:32, 12 March in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Joint Statement: EU-UK Financial Regulatory Forum, March 2026
Second Witness Statement of Patricia Armani da Silva - Undercover Policing Inquiry
seen at 11:40, 12 March in UCPI publications (Our copy).
Publication date: 12 Mar 2026. Category: Statement.
First Witness Statement of Patricia Armani Da Silva - Undercover Policing Inquiry
seen at 11:40, 12 March in UCPI publications (Our copy).
Publication date: 12 Mar 2026. Category: Statement.
Public Sector Equality Duty report 2024/25
seen at 11:30, 12 March in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Public Sector Equality Duty report 2024/25
Russia’s war is a driver of global instability: UK statement to the OSCE
seen at 10:56, 12 March in News and communications (Our copy).
Russia’s war is a driver of global instability: UK statement to the OSCE
Open source innovation driving defence advantage
seen at 10:56, 12 March in News and communications (Our copy).
Open source innovation driving defence advantage
Fair Futures for Young Carers
seen at 10:49, 12 March in Life Chances – Going Forward into Employment (GFiE) (Our copy).
Fair Futures for Young Carers
FSA Board to discuss latest developments on SPS agreement at March meeting
seen at 10:46, 12 March in Food Standards Agency (Our copy).

Cymraeg

We’ve just published the papers for the next FSA Board meeting, which is being held on Wednesday 25 March in Weymouth. We’ll be covering a range of subjects, from future food...

Civil Procedure Rule Committee Annual Report 2024 to 2025
seen at 10:37, 12 March in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Civil Procedure Rule Committee Annual Report 2024 to 2025
AAIB investigation to Britten-Norman Islander, VP-MNI, 16 August 2025
seen at 10:36, 12 March in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
AAIB investigation to Britten-Norman Islander, VP-MNI, 16 August 2025
AAIB investigation to CZAW Sportcruiser, G-DVOY, 11 July 2025
seen at 10:34, 12 March in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
AAIB investigation to CZAW Sportcruiser, G-DVOY, 11 July 2025
AAIB investigation to Jodel D112, G-BEZZ
seen at 10:33, 12 March in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
AAIB investigation to Jodel D112, G-BEZZ
AAIB investigation to EV-97 teamEurostar UK, G-CDNM
seen at 10:31, 12 March in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
AAIB investigation to EV-97 teamEurostar UK, G-CDNM
Independent Review into Maternity and Neonatal Services at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (Wes Streeting)
seen at 10:28, 12 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Yesterday, alongside bereaved and harmed families from Leeds, I announced the appointment of Donna Ockenden as Chair of the independent review into maternity and neonatal services at Leeds Teaching Hospitals ...

MHRA approves deuruxolitinib (Leqselvi) to treat severe alopecia areata in adults 
seen at 10:22, 12 March in News and communications (Our copy).
MHRA approves deuruxolitinib (Leqselvi) to treat severe alopecia areata in adults 
TRA completes investigation on US HVO biodiesel
seen at 10:20, 12 March in News and communications (Our copy).
TRA completes investigation on US HVO biodiesel
New Ofsted report warns of barriers to academic progress for children in care, despite positive work of schools and colleges
seen at 10:19, 12 March in News and communications (Our copy).
New Ofsted report warns of barriers to academic progress for children in care, despite positive work of schools and colleges
Natural flood management aims to protect Suffolk road & wildlife
seen at 10:18, 12 March in News and communications (Our copy).
Natural flood management aims to protect Suffolk road & wildlife
Official Statistics: Advanced Learner Loans paid in England AY 2025/26, Aug to Jan
seen at 10:16, 12 March in Student Loans Company - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Official Statistics: Advanced Learner Loans paid in England AY 2025/26, Aug to Jan
Enforcement case into Dŵr Cymru’s management of its sewage treatment works and sewerage network
seen at 10:16, 12 March in Ofwat (Our copy).

Case summary In July 2024 we opened an enforcement investigation into Dŵr Cymru to investigate whether it was managing its wastewater treatment works and networks appropriately, such that it limits spills and...

Ofwat proposes £44.7 million enforcement package for Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water for wastewater failures
seen at 10:16, 12 March in Ofwat (Our copy).

£44.7m to be paid by Welsh Water with the company also required to rectify any identified breaches and ensure its future compliance  Ofwat found serious and unacceptable breaches in how Dŵr Cymru Welsh...

Preferred candidate for Chair of the Legal Services Board
seen at 10:13, 12 March in Ministry of Justice - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Preferred candidate for Chair of the Legal Services Board
Official Statistics: Tribunals statistics quarterly: October to December 2025
seen at 10:08, 12 March in Ministry of Justice - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Official Statistics: Tribunals statistics quarterly: October to December 2025
Official Statistics: Female Offender Dashboard
seen at 10:06, 12 March in Ministry of Justice - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Official Statistics: Female Offender Dashboard
Appointment of 3 legally qualified members of the Civil Procedure Rule Committee
seen at 10:05, 12 March in Ministry of Justice - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Appointment of 3 legally qualified members of the Civil Procedure Rule Committee
Early years resources, information and updates
seen at 09:40, 12 March in Ofsted: early years (Our copy).

We want to make it as easy as possible for you to find all the information you need from us so that you can focus on the children you educate and care for. This blog explains some of the resources we have...

International Science Partnership Fund: expenditure with Japan, Q1 2022 to 2023 up to Q2 2025 to 2026
seen at 09:39, 12 March in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
International Science Partnership Fund: expenditure with Japan, Q1 2022 to 2023 up to Q2 2025 to 2026
Vehicle emissions trading schemes (VETS) final compliance information 2024
seen at 09:37, 12 March in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Vehicle emissions trading schemes (VETS) final compliance information 2024
VOA: gender pay gap report and data 2025
seen at 09:36, 12 March in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
VOA: gender pay gap report and data 2025
HMRC performance update: January 2026
seen at 09:36, 12 March in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
HMRC performance update: January 2026
Building a future tech sector that works for everyone
seen at 09:35, 12 March in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Building a future tech sector that works for everyone
DSIT cyber security newsletter - March 2026
seen at 09:35, 12 March in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
DSIT cyber security newsletter - March 2026
Business Systems Integration
seen at 09:35, 12 March in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Business Systems Integration
Consultation: Extend Notification of Uncertain Tax Treatment (UTT) regime
seen at 09:34, 12 March in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Consultation: Extend Notification of Uncertain Tax Treatment (UTT) regime
Screening Equality Impact Assessment for the VAT Import One Stop Shop scheme for an intermediary
seen at 09:33, 12 March in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Screening Equality Impact Assessment for the VAT Import One Stop Shop scheme for an intermediary
Government breaks down barriers to help more women and girls enter the tech sector
seen at 02:55, 12 March in News and communications (Our copy).
Government breaks down barriers to help more women and girls enter the tech sector
Management of UK aid budget not always based on clear priorities or value for money, says watchdog
seen at 02:53, 12 March in Independent Commission for Aid Impact (Our copy).

UK aid spending has been too focused on hitting a precise target while cross-government priorities were not always clear, says Independent Commission for Aid Impact. Combining the unpredictable costs of supporting...