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20 March 2026

Putting Libraries and Reading at the Heart of Council Priorities
seen at 21:45, 20 March in DCMS Libraries (Our copy).

2026 is The National Year of Reading! This UK-wide campaign is designed to inspire more people to make reading a regular part of their lives. 

Public libraries play a crucial role in promoting...

Statement on the conflict in the Middle East: 20 March 2026
seen at 18:48, 20 March in News and communications (Our copy).
Statement on the conflict in the Middle East: 20 March 2026
Spring awakens at Wealden Heaths National Nature Reserve
seen at 16:59, 20 March in News and communications (Our copy).
Spring awakens at Wealden Heaths National Nature Reserve
Martyn Oliver's speech at Voice 21's Speaking Summit 2026
seen at 16:59, 20 March in News and communications (Our copy).
Martyn Oliver's speech at Voice 21's Speaking Summit 2026
Vehicles seized in operation at Worcestershire waste site
seen at 16:59, 20 March in News and communications (Our copy).
Vehicles seized in operation at Worcestershire waste site
Illegal waste site in Ramsgate shut by Environment Agency
seen at 16:58, 20 March in News and communications (Our copy).
Illegal waste site in Ramsgate shut by Environment Agency
British Film Institute framework document
seen at 16:32, 20 March in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
British Film Institute framework document
UKEF ministers' meetings and overseas travel: October to December 2025
seen at 16:31, 20 March in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
UKEF ministers' meetings and overseas travel: October to December 2025
UKEF special advisers' gifts, hospitality and meetings: October to December 2025
seen at 16:31, 20 March in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
UKEF special advisers' gifts, hospitality and meetings: October to December 2025
EM on requirements and testing for motor vehicles (COM(2025)993)
seen at 16:31, 20 March in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
EM on requirements and testing for motor vehicles (COM(2025)993)
DFTO takes next steps towards Great British Railways
seen at 14:59, 20 March in News and communications (Our copy).
DFTO takes next steps towards Great British Railways
Government to Improve Support for Affordable Debt Repayments
seen at 14:59, 20 March in News and communications (Our copy).
Government to Improve Support for Affordable Debt Repayments
Landlords now to fulfil new legal duty for Renters’ Rights Act
seen at 14:59, 20 March in News and communications (Our copy).
Landlords now to fulfil new legal duty for Renters’ Rights Act
Planning Inspectorate’s approach to casework during the pre-election period 2026
seen at 14:58, 20 March in News and communications (Our copy).
Planning Inspectorate’s approach to casework during the pre-election period 2026
New radar systems to unlock offshore wind
seen at 14:58, 20 March in News and communications (Our copy).
New radar systems to unlock offshore wind
Export bar aims to protect archive of Scottish Enlightenment mastermind
seen at 14:57, 20 March in News and communications (Our copy).
Export bar aims to protect archive of Scottish Enlightenment mastermind
Official Statistics: Electronic Monitoring Statistics Publication, March 2026
seen at 14:55, 20 March in Ministry of Justice - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Official Statistics: Electronic Monitoring Statistics Publication, March 2026
Forests and the economy: supporting jobs, livelihoods and wellbeing
seen at 14:53, 20 March in Forestry Commission (Our copy).

Naomi Mervin, Head of Economics, Evidence and Analysis at the Forestry Commission, shares how forests contribute to the UK economy, from jobs to our mental health and wellbeing.

Tomorrow is International...

Doing content-first design at Defra – part two
seen at 14:50, 20 March in Defra digital, data and technology (Our copy).

In the second part of their post, content designer Laura Parker and senior interaction designer Daniel Da Silveira show how they used a content-first approach to design features for the Defra form designer.

Celebrating women in tech: Rama and Elizabeth’s stories 
seen at 14:49, 20 March in Inside DVLA (Our copy).

We recently spoke to 2 of our cyber security graduates, Rama and Elizabeth, about their career journeys and their experience working in technology at DVLA. 

Rama and Elizabeth...

Landmark for Nature recovery receives the royal seal of approval
seen at 14:47, 20 March in Natural England (Our copy).

By Tony Juniper CBE, Chair of Natural England

Nature recovery has taken a major step forward this week with the unveiling of one of the country’s most important National Nature Reserves by a long...

Who is eligible for the MenB vaccine and do I need it myself? 
seen at 14:37, 20 March in UK Health Security Agency (Our copy).

Following the recent meningitis outbreak in Kent, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) with NHS England and the government are coordinating a targeted vaccination...

Government Annuities Investment Fund Report & Accounts 2025
seen at 14:34, 20 March in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Government Annuities Investment Fund Report & Accounts 2025
VMD FOI/EIR Requests January 2026
seen at 14:33, 20 March in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
VMD FOI/EIR Requests January 2026
MOD: spending over £500 on an ePC for January to December 2026
seen at 14:33, 20 March in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
MOD: spending over £500 on an ePC for January to December 2026
National Crime Agency: workforce management information February 2026
seen at 14:33, 20 March in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
National Crime Agency: workforce management information February 2026
Local people take the lead in 40 more communities
seen at 11:55, 20 March in News and communications (Our copy).
Local people take the lead in 40 more communities
February 2026 Transaction Data
seen at 11:54, 20 March in News and communications (Our copy).
February 2026 Transaction Data
SFO hosts International Economic Crime Conference
seen at 11:54, 20 March in News and communications (Our copy).
SFO hosts International Economic Crime Conference
KS2 SATs 2026: What parents need to know 
seen at 11:48, 20 March in The Education Hub (Our copy).
KS2 SATs 2026: What parents need to know 
Seeing them smile makes me smile
seen at 11:47, 20 March in Life Chances – Going Forward into Employment (GFiE) (Our copy).
Seeing them smile makes me smile
Research Collaboration Advice Team: 2026 update
seen at 11:31, 20 March in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Research Collaboration Advice Team: 2026 update
Draft affirmative coming for First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Fees (Amendment) Order 2026
seen at 10:52, 20 March in Statutory Instruments (Our copy).
Draft affirmative coming for First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Fees (Amendment) Order 2026. See other results for details.
Draft affirmative coming for Control of Trade in Endangered Species (Amendment and Revocation) Regulations 2026
seen at 10:52, 20 March in Statutory Instruments (Our copy).
Draft affirmative coming for Control of Trade in Endangered Species (Amendment and Revocation) Regulations 2026. See other results for details.
Social Security Advisory Committee: minutes of meetings in 2026
seen at 10:32, 20 March in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Social Security Advisory Committee: minutes of meetings in 2026
Possible amendments to the Tribunal Procedure (Upper Tribunal) Rules 2008 in respect of applications for judicial review
seen at 10:31, 20 March in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Possible amendments to the Tribunal Procedure (Upper Tribunal) Rules 2008 in respect of applications for judicial review
UK Covid-19 Inquiry Module 3 Report (Baroness Smith of Basildon, Member, Restoration and Renewal Client Board Committee)
seen at 10:13, 20 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Chair of the UK Covid-19 Inquiry has today published the Inquiry’s Module 3 report, which examined the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on healthcare systems in the four nations of the UK.

The ...

Northern Growth Strategy: Next Steps (Lord Livermore)
seen at 10:13, 20 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

On Tuesday 17 March the Chancellor updated Parliament on the Government’s economic plan to increase living standards, build resilience and bolster the security of the UK economy. I am today setting out ...

Manchester Digital Campus (Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent)
seen at 10:13, 20 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My Rt. Hon. Friend the Minister of State in the Cabinet Office (Minister without Portfolio) has today made the following statement:

Today I want to inform the House that the Manchester Digital Campus programme...

Update on Probation Delivery (Lord Timpson)
seen at 10:12, 20 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Government is committed to strengthening public protection and ensuring the Probation Service has the tools and capacity it needs to keep communities safe, protect victims and change lives.

Today I ...

UK Covid-19 Inquiry Module 3 Report (Keir Starmer)
seen at 10:12, 20 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Chair of the UK Covid-19 Inquiry has today published the Inquiry’s Module 3 report, which examined the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on healthcare systems in the four nations of the UK.

The ...

Official Development Assistance (ODA) programme allocations 2026/27 – 2028/29 (Yvette Cooper)
seen at 10:11, 20 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

In recent years, the world has been reshaped by global instability. Faced with growing global security threats the Government last year took the decision to increase spending on defence by reducing Official Development...

Manchester Digital Campus (Anna Turley)
seen at 10:11, 20 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Today I want to inform the House that the Manchester Digital Campus programme is progressing well following the formal approval of its Outline Business Case.

This programme will change how government works...

UK Common Frameworks Publication (Chris Ward)
seen at 10:11, 20 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Following sustained and constructive dialogue with the Scottish and Welsh governments and the Northern Ireland Executive I am informing the House that 3 Frameworks have been published by the UK government on ...

Horizon Family Members Redress Scheme (Blair McDougall)
seen at 10:10, 20 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

On 8 July last year, my predecessor announced the Government’s intention to launch a redress scheme for postmasters’ family members who were most severely affected by the Horizon scandal. This statement...

UK Steel Strategy (Peter Kyle)
seen at 10:10, 20 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The government is today announcing a comprehensive set of measures to secure and enhance the long-term future of UK steelmaking, strengthen national security and position the UK as a world leader in clean, modern...

Transformative new childcare support will save Defence families up to £6000 a year
seen at 10:04, 20 March in News and communications (Our copy).
Transformative new childcare support will save Defence families up to £6000 a year
King Charles III England Coast Path inaugurated with royal visit
seen at 10:04, 20 March in News and communications (Our copy).
King Charles III England Coast Path inaugurated with royal visit
Ofsted announces changes to inspections of local authorities’ children’s services
seen at 10:03, 20 March in News and communications (Our copy).
Ofsted announces changes to inspections of local authorities’ children’s services
Suffragan Bishop of Stepney: 20th March 2026
seen at 10:03, 20 March in News and communications (Our copy).
Suffragan Bishop of Stepney: 20th March 2026
Research: Impact of Social Visits in Prison
seen at 10:01, 20 March in Ministry of Justice - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Research: Impact of Social Visits in Prison
District Judge (Magistrates’ Court) Hina Rai shares her reflections on Eid-Al-Fitr 
seen at 09:59, 20 March in Courts and Tribunals Judiciary (Our copy).

District Judge (Magistrates’ Court) Hina Rai began her legal career as a Crown Prosecution Service paralegal. She qualified as a solicitor in 2005, later became a barrister and was appointed to the First-tier...

What to know about the April 2026 updates to inspection of local authority children’s services
seen at 09:53, 20 March in Ofsted: social care (Our copy).

Today we published updates to our inspection of local authority children’s services (ILACS) framework. These changes will apply to inspections and visits from 1 April 2026.

Removing the overall...
The Importance of Placements in Social Work Education
seen at 09:53, 20 March in Social work with adults (Our copy).
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Practice placements are a core part of qualifying as a social worker. Students must spend at least 200 days in practice over their course. Up to 30 of these days can be allocated...

ORR: workforce management information, February 2026
seen at 09:39, 20 March in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
ORR: workforce management information, February 2026
DfT: workforce management information, February 2026
seen at 09:38, 20 March in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
DfT: workforce management information, February 2026
OSCAR II – publishing data from the database: March 2026
seen at 09:37, 20 March in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
OSCAR II – publishing data from the database: March 2026
UKEF senior officials' travel, hospitality and Permanent Secretary meetings: October to December 2025
seen at 09:37, 20 March in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
UKEF senior officials' travel, hospitality and Permanent Secretary meetings: October to December 2025
Eskdalemuir seismic array: revised approach to managing onshore wind turbine interference
seen at 09:34, 20 March in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Eskdalemuir seismic array: revised approach to managing onshore wind turbine interference
Directions under section 43E of the Taxes Management Act 1970 and regulation 65A(5) and (6) of the Income Tax (Pay As You Earn) Regulations 2003 and Regulation 189 of the Income Tax (Pay As You Earn) Regulations 2003
seen at 09:33, 20 March in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Directions under section 43E of the Taxes Management Act 1970 and regulation 65A(5) and (6) of the Income Tax (Pay As You Earn) Regulations 2003 and Regulation 189 of the Income Tax (Pay As You Earn) Regulations...
Tailgating shown the red card as new law comes into force
seen at 02:53, 20 March in News and communications (Our copy).
Tailgating shown the red card as new law comes into force
Lights out for the 'Landy': British Army to retire iconic Land Rover fleet
seen at 02:53, 20 March in News and communications (Our copy).
Lights out for the 'Landy': British Army to retire iconic Land Rover fleet
Waste Crime Action Plan
seen at 02:33, 20 March in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Waste Crime Action Plan