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18 March 2026

Launch of the Local Media Strategy (Baroness Twycross)
seen at 11:17, 18 March 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:Today the Government ...

Online Advertising Taskforce Progress Report 2025 (Baroness Twycross)
seen at 11:14, 18 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am repeating the following Written Ministerial Statement made today in the other place by my Rt Honourable Friend the Minister for Creative Industries, Media and Arts Ian Murray MP:

The Online Advertising...

Quantum Technologies: Investing in the UK’s future (Lord Vallance of Balham)
seen at 11:14, 18 March 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 Science, Innovation and Technology, Rt Hon Liz Kendall MP.

Launch of the Local Media Strategy (Lisa Nandy)
seen at 11:12, 18 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Today the Government launches its Local Media Strategy, 'Amplify: The Local Media Action Plan', setting out our plans to support the sustainability of local journalism in the UK and empower communities through...

Online Advertising Taskforce Progress Report 2025 (Ian Murray)
seen at 11:11, 18 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Online Advertising Taskforce is today publishing its Progress Report for 2025, summarising work carried out since publication of its last Progress Report covering 2023-24.

The Taskforce brings...

Mais speech (Rachel Reeves)
seen at 11:09, 18 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am updating the House on the government’s economic plan to increase living standards, build resilience and bolster the security of the UK economy.

Today, I am reaffirming and building upon what ...

Supercharging Inclusive and Sustainable Growth in Greater Oxford (Matthew Pennycook, Member, Planning and Infrastructure Bill Committee)
seen at 11:08, 18 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am today setting out further steps that the government is taking to expedite ambitious growth in Greater Oxford as part of our ongoing efforts to realise the full potential of the Oxford-Cambridge corridor.

Local Government Best Value (Steve Reed, Member, Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission)
seen at 11:06, 18 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I have previously updated this House that this Government will do what it takes to fix the foundations of local government. That includes taking prompt and direct action when councils are failing their Best Value...

Neighbourhood Health Framework (Stephen Kinnock, Member, Mental Health Bill [HL] Committee)
seen at 11:05, 18 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Today, I would like to inform the House about the publication of the Neighbourhood Health Framework, which outlines the next steps that we are asking the NHS and local government to take—working with civil...

Quantum Technologies: Investing in the UK’s future (Liz Kendall)
seen at 11:04, 18 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Today (17th March) we are announcing the UK’s commitment to procuring and deploying large-scale quantum computers on our shores by the early 2030s, backed by up to £2bn of Government investment in ...

Child Focused Model (David Lammy)
seen at 11:04, 18 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am pleased to announce, today, the national rollout of the Child Focused Model, formerly known as the Private Law Pathfinder, in the family courts.

The Child Focused Model implements substantial reform...

Investing in our flood defences in 2026/2027 and beyond (Emma Hardy, Member, Water (Special Measures) Bill [HL] Committee)
seen at 11:04, 18 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Storm Chandra brought heavy rain and flooding to the UK in January - I want to again acknowledge the vital work of Local Authorities which were badly impacted by the flooding, such as those in Somerset, Dorset...

Millions set to benefit as government widens access to affordable finance
seen at 10:58, 18 March in News and communications (Our copy).
Millions set to benefit as government widens access to affordable finance
Official Statistics: Over-repayment of income contingent loans through PAYE: FY15-16 to 24-25
seen at 10:57, 18 March in Student Loans Company - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Official Statistics: Over-repayment of income contingent loans through PAYE: FY15-16 to 24-25
Official Statistics: Early-in-year student withdrawal notifications: academic year 2018/19 to 2025/26 up to 21/02/2026
seen at 10:55, 18 March in Student Loans Company - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Official Statistics: Early-in-year student withdrawal notifications: academic year 2018/19 to 2025/26 up to 21/02/2026
Countryside Stewardship and Environmental Stewardship revenue claims are open for 2026 
seen at 10:49, 18 March in Rural payments (Our copy).

You can now submit your 2026 revenue claim for Countryside Stewardship (CS) or Environmental Stewardship (ES). 

You have until 11.59pm on 15 May 2026 to submit ...

Independent Water Commission- EIR2025/03493
seen at 10:37, 18 March in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Independent Water Commission- EIR2025/03493
Investigation outcome report: Jarvis Training Management Limited
seen at 10:35, 18 March in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Investigation outcome report: Jarvis Training Management Limited
Permitted development rights for onshore wind turbines in England
seen at 10:31, 18 March in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Permitted development rights for onshore wind turbines in England
Draft affirmative coming for Warm Home Discount (Scotland) Regulations 2026
seen at 10:30, 18 March in Statutory Instruments (Our copy).
Draft affirmative coming for Warm Home Discount (Scotland) Regulations 2026. See other results for details.
Children's social care national framework: Cheshire West and Chester Council
seen at 10:23, 18 March in News and communications (Our copy).
Children's social care national framework: Cheshire West and Chester Council
Children's social care national framework: City of York Council
seen at 10:20, 18 March in News and communications (Our copy).
Children's social care national framework: City of York Council
Graves of two Midlands World War 1 soldiers identified in France
seen at 10:19, 18 March in News and communications (Our copy).
Graves of two Midlands World War 1 soldiers identified in France
UK Space Agency signs landmark agreement with Ukraine to strengthen civil space cooperation
seen at 10:18, 18 March in News and communications (Our copy).
UK Space Agency signs landmark agreement with Ukraine to strengthen civil space cooperation
Chancellor lands major investment with Spain as she prioritises closer ties with Europe
seen at 10:17, 18 March in News and communications (Our copy).
Chancellor lands major investment with Spain as she prioritises closer ties with Europe
Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Denmark: Victoria Billing
seen at 10:15, 18 March in News and communications (Our copy).
Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Denmark: Victoria Billing
Charity regulator appoints Interim Manager to William Blake House Northants
seen at 10:14, 18 March in News and communications (Our copy).
Charity regulator appoints Interim Manager to William Blake House Northants
The future of patient voice: Learning from the Healthwatch model
seen at 10:12, 18 March in Healthwatch - Your spotlight on health and social care services (Our copy).
Read our response to the the King's Fund's report, "The future of patient voice: Learning from the Healthwatch model."
Official Statistics: Appointments Offered to People on Probation: 2023-2025
seen at 10:09, 18 March in Ministry of Justice - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Official Statistics: Appointments Offered to People on Probation: 2023-2025
Radar 2026: A personal look at the technologies shaping our future
seen at 10:04, 18 March in Defra digital, data and technology (Our copy).

Jan Murdoch reflects on the emerging technologies that Defra is paying most attention to right now and the impacts these could have on policy outcomes.

Every year when we pull together our Emerging...

Difference as Strength: Leadership, Identity and Social Work in a Divided Society
seen at 09:59, 18 March in Social work with adults (Our copy).

Robert Lewis, DHSC Mental Health Social Work Lead in conversation with Fazeela Hafejee, Assistant Director for Adults with Disabilities, Bradford – carried out on 25th February 2026.

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VOA: spending over £500, February 2026
seen at 09:41, 18 March in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
VOA: spending over £500, February 2026
Continuous Water Quality Monitoring Programme (Interim technical Standard) - EIR2026/03894
seen at 09:38, 18 March in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Continuous Water Quality Monitoring Programme (Interim technical Standard) - EIR2026/03894
New law comes into force to protect farm animals from dog attacks
seen at 03:14, 18 March in News and communications (Our copy).
New law comes into force to protect farm animals from dog attacks
UK City of Culture 2029 longlist revealed
seen at 03:13, 18 March in News and communications (Our copy).
UK City of Culture 2029 longlist revealed