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31 May 2026

GTR services transferred to public ownership
seen at 02:51, 31 May in News and communications (Our copy).
GTR services transferred to public ownership

30 May 2026

Former M&S Chief Executive hired to spearhead Government drive to help young people into work
seen at 22:43, 30 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Former M&S Chief Executive hired to spearhead Government drive to help young people into work
Cutting-edge underwater tech for AUKUS forces to be developed through landmark partnership
seen at 11:51, 30 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Cutting-edge underwater tech for AUKUS forces to be developed through landmark partnership
AUKUS Defence Ministerial Joint Statement: 30 May 2026
seen at 11:31, 30 May in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
AUKUS Defence Ministerial Joint Statement: 30 May 2026

29 May 2026

Minutes of the DSMA Committee Meeting, Spring 2026
seen at 22:33, 29 May in The DSMA Notice System (Our copy).

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Summary of the Secretary’s Report – Nov 25 – Apr 26
seen at 22:32, 29 May in The DSMA Notice System (Our copy).

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G7 nations agree first-ever joint approach to protecting children online and drive safe AI growth that delivers for all
seen at 20:43, 29 May in News and communications (Our copy).
G7 nations agree first-ever joint approach to protecting children online and drive safe AI growth that delivers for all
Plan to toughen protections for subsea internet cables: Liz Lloyd's speech at RUSI
seen at 18:45, 29 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Plan to toughen protections for subsea internet cables: Liz Lloyd's speech at RUSI
Behind-the-Scenes: Evacuation from St Helena and Ascension 
seen at 18:32, 29 May in UK Health Security Agency (Our copy).

When a serious infectious disease threat emerges anywhere in the world, the UK needs to be able to respond quickly. UKHSA plays a central role in that response, including through the...

Major works commence at Great British Energy HQ
seen at 16:56, 29 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Major works commence at Great British Energy HQ

seen at 16:53, 29 May in Civil Service (Our copy).

Dear colleagues,On my first day in the Civil Service 25 years ago, my father said it was the proudest day of his life. He was not a civil servant himself (he was a university professor), but he understood...

Growing Green: How England's Cities are Putting Nature at the Heart of Development
seen at 16:46, 29 May in Natural England (Our copy).

By Nicola Brown, Senior Officer, Green Infrastructure 

This blog explores the amazing green infrastructure work being done across the UK and Europe to ensure that our towns and cities are ...

DHSC: workforce management information April 2026
seen at 16:31, 29 May in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
DHSC: workforce management information April 2026
Statement of Practice 1 (2001)
seen at 16:31, 29 May in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Statement of Practice 1 (2001)
PM statement on Russian drone hit in Romania: 29 May 2026
seen at 14:55, 29 May in News and communications (Our copy).
PM statement on Russian drone hit in Romania: 29 May 2026
Rilzabrutinib authorised to treat adults with immune thrombocytopenia when prior treatments have been insufficient 
seen at 14:55, 29 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Rilzabrutinib authorised to treat adults with immune thrombocytopenia when prior treatments have been insufficient 
UK expertise supports Guatemala’s vision for modern and sustainable urban mobility
seen at 14:55, 29 May in News and communications (Our copy).
UK expertise supports Guatemala’s vision for modern and sustainable urban mobility
Plan to toughen protections for subsea internet cables amid heightened Russian activity
seen at 14:55, 29 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Plan to toughen protections for subsea internet cables amid heightened Russian activity
Notice to improve: Tenterden Schools Trust
seen at 14:55, 29 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Notice to improve: Tenterden Schools Trust
Notice to improve: Orchard Learning Alliance
seen at 14:55, 29 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Notice to improve: Orchard Learning Alliance
Two arrested during the MHRA’s largest ever seizure of unlicensed weight loss medicines 
seen at 14:55, 29 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Two arrested during the MHRA’s largest ever seizure of unlicensed weight loss medicines 
CMA: prompt payment data, January to March 2026
seen at 14:36, 29 May in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
CMA: prompt payment data, January to March 2026
CMA: prompt payment data, October to December 2025
seen at 14:36, 29 May in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
CMA: prompt payment data, October to December 2025
CMA: workforce management information April 2026
seen at 14:35, 29 May in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
CMA: workforce management information April 2026
SCS secondary paid employment details 2025 to 2026
seen at 14:34, 29 May in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
SCS secondary paid employment details 2025 to 2026
Millions to benefit from Sci Tech deal between UK and France
seen at 12:02, 29 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Millions to benefit from Sci Tech deal between UK and France
Employment lifeline for young people across the country as Government offers 300,000 new work experience and training placements
seen at 12:02, 29 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Employment lifeline for young people across the country as Government offers 300,000 new work experience and training placements
Planning Inspectorate welcomes appointment of new board Chair
seen at 12:02, 29 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Planning Inspectorate welcomes appointment of new board Chair
International Internal Audit Awareness Month
seen at 11:34, 29 May in Government Internal Audit Agency (Our copy).

As we approach the end of this annual worldwide celebration of the Internal Audit profession, Debbie Moorhouse reflects on GIAA’s role – and her own - in the wider, global community …

The Government...

Number of active SIA licences in 2 sectors each year since 2011
seen at 11:32, 29 May in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Number of active SIA licences in 2 sectors each year since 2011
CMA Growth and Investment Council meeting notes: 28 April 2026
seen at 11:32, 29 May in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
CMA Growth and Investment Council meeting notes: 28 April 2026
Pubs Code Adjudicator (PCA) Levy Methodology for 2024-25
seen at 11:31, 29 May in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Pubs Code Adjudicator (PCA) Levy Methodology for 2024-25
New Chair appointed to the Planning Inspectorate Board
seen at 10:47, 29 May in News and communications (Our copy).
New Chair appointed to the Planning Inspectorate Board
2026 Bluefin tuna commercial fishery
seen at 10:47, 29 May in News and communications (Our copy).
2026 Bluefin tuna commercial fishery
'More in Common’ campaign kicks off in Kampala ahead of Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games
seen at 10:47, 29 May in News and communications (Our copy).
'More in Common’ campaign kicks off in Kampala ahead of Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games
Putting the consumer at the heart of regulation – a reflection on six years’ efforts
seen at 09:51, 29 May in Legal Services Consumer Panel (Our copy).

It was my pleasure and privilege to serve on the Legal Services Consumer Panel since 2019 and our last Panel meeting, my final meeting shared with two brilliant colleagues departing the same day, was a time to...

Volunteer, Magistrate, Inspiration: Carol's Story
seen at 09:47, 29 May in Inside HMCTS (Our copy).

For Volunteers' Week 2026, we're hearing from Carol, a magistrate for over 22 years and a true testament to what volunteering means. After losing most of her sight in 2012, Carol could have stepped away. Instead...

£340m pharmacy boost brings faster care to your high street
seen at 03:05, 29 May in News and communications (Our copy).
£340m pharmacy boost brings faster care to your high street

28 May 2026

Russia’s war is failing, so Moscow is resorting to escalation and intimidation: UK statement at the UN Security Council
seen at 21:43, 28 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Russia’s war is failing, so Moscow is resorting to escalation and intimidation: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Councils to be prevented from making risky investments
seen at 20:43, 28 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Councils to be prevented from making risky investments
Care leavers and ex offenders in the West Midlands helped into jobs through new partnership between government and leading businesses
seen at 18:46, 28 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Care leavers and ex offenders in the West Midlands helped into jobs through new partnership between government and leading businesses
Veterinary Medicines Digital Service update: New digital variation application process
seen at 16:58, 28 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Veterinary Medicines Digital Service update: New digital variation application process
Flagship APHA facility marks 50 years of wildlife science
seen at 16:56, 28 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Flagship APHA facility marks 50 years of wildlife science
His Majesty the King visits APHA grey squirrel contraceptive work
seen at 16:56, 28 May in News and communications (Our copy).
His Majesty the King visits APHA grey squirrel contraceptive work
Digital waste tracking: where we've been, what we've built, and why the market is our primary user
seen at 16:50, 28 May in Defra digital, data and technology (Our copy).

Naveed Parvez reflects on the reaching of a significant milestone in digital waste tracking.

The moment

Last month we launched the public beta for digital waste tracking. Anyone who operates...

Nature and Growth - Reflections from UKREiiF
seen at 16:47, 28 May in Natural England (Our copy).

By Marian Spain, CEO of Natural England

In this blog, our Chief Executive Marian Spain reflects on her recent attendance at the UK Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum and discusses ...

Office for Environmental Protection framework document
seen at 16:36, 28 May in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Office for Environmental Protection framework document
DfE spend control data: January to March 2026
seen at 16:35, 28 May in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
DfE spend control data: January to March 2026
DfE spend control data: October to December 2025
seen at 16:34, 28 May in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
DfE spend control data: October to December 2025
Data on responses to correspondence from MPs and peers, 2025
seen at 16:34, 28 May in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Data on responses to correspondence from MPs and peers, 2025
Government Art Collection (GAC) artworks installed and deinstalled from government buildings
seen at 16:34, 28 May in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Government Art Collection (GAC) artworks installed and deinstalled from government buildings
Register of Ministers’ Gifts and Hospitality: April 2026
seen at 16:31, 28 May in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Register of Ministers’ Gifts and Hospitality: April 2026
Great British Railways licence and the accountability framework
seen at 16:31, 28 May in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Great British Railways licence and the accountability framework
Consultation opens on Drax Power permit draft decision
seen at 15:16, 28 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Consultation opens on Drax Power permit draft decision
Report of the Head of OSCE Mission in Kosovo: UK statement, May 2026
seen at 15:16, 28 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Report of the Head of OSCE Mission in Kosovo: UK statement, May 2026
Government Chemist Conference: 23-24 June 2026
seen at 15:15, 28 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Government Chemist Conference: 23-24 June 2026
Precautionary recall of blood pressure medication (Crescent Pharma Limited Ramipril 2.5mg capsules) after packaging error
seen at 15:15, 28 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Precautionary recall of blood pressure medication (Crescent Pharma Limited Ramipril 2.5mg capsules) after packaging error
Major new Swedish fighter jet deal to strengthen Ukraine and boost British jobs
seen at 15:13, 28 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Major new Swedish fighter jet deal to strengthen Ukraine and boost British jobs
Judicial College Prospectus 2026 to 2027 and Judicial education in domestic abuse summary published
seen at 15:09, 28 May in Courts and Tribunals Judiciary (Our copy).

The Judicial College has published its annual prospectus setting out the training programme available to all judicial office holders for 2026 to 2027, including brief descriptions of each course and the intended...

Putting customers first:  DVLA and  CustomerFirst  partnering to improve Drivers Medical service
seen at 15:08, 28 May in Government Digital Service (Our copy).

When CustomerFirst launched in January, we announced that DVLA was our first partner. Since then, we have been working closely with the DVLA team to understand the Drivers Medical service, its customers...

Keeping your standard industrial classification (SIC) code accurate
seen at 15:05, 28 May in Companies House (Our copy).

When you register a company, one of the first things you tell Companies House is what your business does. You do this by selecting a standard industrial classification (SIC) code – a 5-digit code that...

ARB accredits brand new qualifications from two universities
seen at 14:57, 28 May in Architects Registration Board (Our copy).

The Architects Registration Board (ARB) has confirmed that two universities have become new providers of ARB accredited master’s-level qualifications under its new education framework. In April, Heriot-Watt University...

Minutes published of UK NSC March 2026 meeting
seen at 14:52, 28 May in UK National Screening Committee (Our copy).

The UK National Screening Committee (UK NSC) has published the minutes of its March 2026 meeting.

See UK NSC meeting March 2026 for the full draft minutes.

At the meeting, committee...

MMO fisheries management plan (FMP) development
seen at 14:39, 28 May in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
MMO fisheries management plan (FMP) development
Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation annual report 2024
seen at 14:37, 28 May in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation annual report 2024
FCDO workforce management information: April 2026
seen at 14:37, 28 May in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
FCDO workforce management information: April 2026
New Computerised Transit System (NCTS) 6
seen at 14:36, 28 May in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
New Computerised Transit System (NCTS) 6
Court endorses CMA action as Emma Sleep agrees to change sales practices
seen at 12:07, 28 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Court endorses CMA action as Emma Sleep agrees to change sales practices
MSK patients to get faster care and help returning to work
seen at 12:06, 28 May in News and communications (Our copy).
MSK patients to get faster care and help returning to work
Capital Grants 2026: guidance now available
seen at 11:52, 28 May in Farming (Our copy).

Guidance for the 2026 Capital Grants offer is now available on GOV.UK. 

The Capital Grants 2026 manual consists of:

applicant’s guidance agreement holder’s...
Change of His Majesty's Ambassador to Greece
seen at 11:04, 28 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Change of His Majesty's Ambassador to Greece
Russia’s victory in Ukraine is not inevitable and is increasingly implausible: UK statement to the OSCE
seen at 11:02, 28 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Russia’s victory in Ukraine is not inevitable and is increasingly implausible: UK statement to the OSCE
Britain's biggest train operator’s services enter public ownership this weekend
seen at 11:01, 28 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Britain's biggest train operator’s services enter public ownership this weekend
Britain continues to break clean power records
seen at 11:01, 28 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Britain continues to break clean power records
Working together to tackle fakes: how Vinted and government are strengthening trust online
seen at 10:51, 28 May in Intellectual Property Office blog (Our copy).
Working together to tackle fakes: how Vinted and government are strengthening trust online
Food Fact Check: Feed additives and our health
seen at 10:46, 28 May in Food Standards Agency (Our copy).

Cymraeg

The additives that are fed to animals which later become our food, like meat, milk and eggs aren’t as high profile as food additives. ...

Fee changes for SIA licensing and approval services
seen at 10:45, 28 May in Security Industry Authority - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Fee changes for SIA licensing and approval services
Shaping the future Fast Stream: digital and cyber security schemes
seen at 10:38, 28 May in Government Digital and Data (Our copy).

The Civil Service Fast Stream is the UK government’s flagship graduate programme, designed to develop the next generation of leaders across the Civil Service, and offers a structured, fast-track route into...

Flexibility in electrolytic hydrogen production and use
seen at 10:35, 28 May in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Flexibility in electrolytic hydrogen production and use
Capital risk metrics implementation and mitigation measures
seen at 10:34, 28 May in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Capital risk metrics implementation and mitigation measures
Companies House: equality impact assessment for identity verification
seen at 10:33, 28 May in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Companies House: equality impact assessment for identity verification
Unlocking England's nature markets: a further step forward for investment in the environment
seen at 10:31, 28 May in Environment (Our copy).
Wildflowers. Cranbourne Chase, Dorset. Credit: Getty Images. 

I'm Will Lockhart, Deputy Director for Nature Markets and Investment at Defra. In March, I wrote about how...

UK–Norway collaboration enables vital offshore energy operations
seen at 10:30, 28 May in Inside MCA (Our copy).

Working alongside international partners, the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has enabled the operation of an Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV) carrying out critical offshore inspection work in UK waters.

Shop second-hand with confidence
seen at 09:56, 28 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Shop second-hand with confidence
Salmonella cases in England at a decade high
seen at 09:55, 28 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Salmonella cases in England at a decade high
Two members reappointed to the Independent Advisory Panel on Deaths in Custody
seen at 09:53, 28 May in Ministry of Justice - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Two members reappointed to the Independent Advisory Panel on Deaths in Custody
Further appointment of Tim De Meyer as the policing member of the Sentencing Council
seen at 09:53, 28 May in Ministry of Justice - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Further appointment of Tim De Meyer as the policing member of the Sentencing Council
Guidance: Foreign national offenders on licence and IS91 policy framework
seen at 09:52, 28 May in Ministry of Justice - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Guidance: Foreign national offenders on licence and IS91 policy framework
Guidance: Changes to SIA fees: your questions answered
seen at 09:44, 28 May in Security Industry Authority - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Guidance: Changes to SIA fees: your questions answered
DfT: spending over £25,000, January 2026
seen at 09:35, 28 May in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
DfT: spending over £25,000, January 2026
HMRC: spending over £500, April 2026
seen at 09:35, 28 May in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
HMRC: spending over £500, April 2026
The National Wealth Fund and HM Treasury Keep Well Agreement
seen at 09:35, 28 May in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
The National Wealth Fund and HM Treasury Keep Well Agreement
National Wealth Fund Framework Document
seen at 09:34, 28 May in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
National Wealth Fund Framework Document
Nature-based solutions for sustainable water resources: Environment Agency position statement
seen at 09:34, 28 May in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Nature-based solutions for sustainable water resources: Environment Agency position statement
Energy sector cyber security strategy
seen at 09:34, 28 May in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Energy sector cyber security strategy
Summary of stakeholder roundtables on unfair dismissal changes
seen at 09:34, 28 May in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Summary of stakeholder roundtables on unfair dismissal changes
Appraisal, modelling and evaluation strategy for transport
seen at 09:33, 28 May in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Appraisal, modelling and evaluation strategy for transport

27 May 2026

Resident doctor strikes: everything you need to know 
seen at 20:40, 27 May in Department of Health and Social Care Media Centre (Our copy).

The British Medical Association (BMA) has announced another round of strike action by resident doctors. 

Here, we tell you everything you need to know about the BMA resident doctor strikes, including...

Response to the activation letter to the PSPRB 2026 Northern Ireland pay round
seen at 18:52, 27 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Response to the activation letter to the PSPRB 2026 Northern Ireland pay round
Business leaders put nature on boardroom agenda
seen at 18:51, 27 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Business leaders put nature on boardroom agenda
PM call with Prime Minister Luxon of New Zealand: 27 May 2026
seen at 18:49, 27 May in News and communications (Our copy).
PM call with Prime Minister Luxon of New Zealand: 27 May 2026
PM meeting with Prime Minister Tusk of Poland: 27 May 2026
seen at 18:49, 27 May in News and communications (Our copy).
PM meeting with Prime Minister Tusk of Poland: 27 May 2026
How AI can assist in hydrographic workflows
seen at 16:37, 27 May in UK Hydrographic Office (Our copy).

For several years, the UKHO has been actively investing in modern data technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), to transform how it processes, structures, and delivers...

DfE Update 27 May 2026
seen at 15:23, 27 May in News and communications (Our copy).
DfE Update 27 May 2026
Millions to benefit from lower travel and food costs
seen at 15:22, 27 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Millions to benefit from lower travel and food costs
Marshall Scholarship gets £0.9m uplift to expand STEM awards
seen at 15:21, 27 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Marshall Scholarship gets £0.9m uplift to expand STEM awards
MHRA welcomes Jason Bonander as he starts his role as Chief Digital and Technology Officer
seen at 15:20, 27 May in News and communications (Our copy).
MHRA welcomes Jason Bonander as he starts his role as Chief Digital and Technology Officer
Security and Defence Partnership Treaty: the projects the UK and Poland will deliver together
seen at 15:19, 27 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Security and Defence Partnership Treaty: the projects the UK and Poland will deliver together
Treaty between the Republic of Poland and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on a Security and Defence Partnership
seen at 15:17, 27 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Treaty between the Republic of Poland and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on a Security and Defence Partnership
Beyond Performance vs Brand – How CMOs Unlock Real Scale
seen at 15:17, 27 May in Tech Nation (Our copy).

Toby Strangewood, Founder of Miroma Founders Network, explores why the performance versus brand debate is holding high-growth businesses back, and reveals how CMOs can build the confidence, structure and strategic...

Adopting open-source in local government 
seen at 15:07, 27 May in Technology in government (Our copy).

GDS Local’s Sourcing the Stack initiative forms part of GDS’s commitment to cocreating a shared vision for local government technology. An important step in this work is publishing...

UK Space Agency completes term leading global space debris effort
seen at 15:05, 27 May in UK Space Agency blog (Our copy).
Credit: ESA

The UK Space Agency has concluded its year as chair of the Inter-Agency Space Debris Coordination Committee (IADC), marking the end of a term that saw the UK strengthen international cooperation...

National Guardian's Office annual report 2025 to 2026
seen at 14:44, 27 May in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
National Guardian's Office annual report 2025 to 2026
Charity Commission board member and senior executive team expenses
seen at 14:40, 27 May in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Charity Commission board member and senior executive team expenses
Regulations subject to SSAC statutory scrutiny: 2026
seen at 14:40, 27 May in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Regulations subject to SSAC statutory scrutiny: 2026
DSIT Main Estimate memorandum 2026 to 2027
seen at 14:39, 27 May in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
DSIT Main Estimate memorandum 2026 to 2027
Call for input on goods for cost of living tariff suspensions
seen at 14:39, 27 May in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Call for input on goods for cost of living tariff suspensions
Competition opens to build a national Muslim War Memorial
seen at 11:47, 27 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Competition opens to build a national Muslim War Memorial
Two Committee members elected as Fellows of the Royal Society 
seen at 11:46, 27 May in Climate Change Committee (Our copy).

Professor Hayley Fowler and Professor Piers Forster have been elected Fellows of the Royal Society. Professor Fowler has served on the Adaptation Committee since February 2025, and Professor...

Policy paper: Bullingdon Prison: action plan
seen at 11:44, 27 May in Ministry of Justice - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Policy paper: Bullingdon Prison: action plan
Workforce Management Information 2026-27: AGO, GLD, HMCPSI
seen at 11:31, 27 May in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Workforce Management Information 2026-27: AGO, GLD, HMCPSI
Number of SIA licences issued over the last 24 months
seen at 11:31, 27 May in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Number of SIA licences issued over the last 24 months
Data asset management policy in government
seen at 11:31, 27 May in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Data asset management policy in government
Dstl achieves UK’s first optical downlink from space
seen at 11:03, 27 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Dstl achieves UK’s first optical downlink from space
Three housing associations get top consumer grade
seen at 11:02, 27 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Three housing associations get top consumer grade
2020 data now available on our portal
seen at 11:02, 27 May in News and communications (Our copy).
2020 data now available on our portal
Landmark decommissioning milestone reached at Trawsfynydd
seen at 11:00, 27 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Landmark decommissioning milestone reached at Trawsfynydd
Impact assessment: Economic Impact Assessment of NDA Sites
seen at 10:57, 27 May in Nuclear Decommissioning Authority - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Impact assessment: Economic Impact Assessment of NDA Sites
NHS physiotherapy: what people are telling us
seen at 10:57, 27 May in Healthwatch - Your spotlight on health and social care services (Our copy).
As the demand for physiotherapy grows, people are telling us about long waits for care, remote-only support and confusing referrals routes. Read their stories, and what needs to change to boost this vital area of...
A badger named Miriam, and the 50 years of science that followed
seen at 10:54, 27 May in APHA Science Blog (Our copy).

Last year, we shared a blog called If You Go Down to the Woods Today, celebrating a wonderfully unique study site at Woodchester Park, nestled on the western edge of the Cotswolds...

10 things we learned running rapid AI experiements
seen at 10:50, 27 May in Digital trade (Our copy).
Anthony Love

Last year, we launched our approach to rapidly delivering artificial intelligence solutions at the Department for Business and Trade (DBT). Since then, our teams have explored ideas from...

Defra: workforce management information April 2026
seen at 10:36, 27 May in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Defra: workforce management information April 2026
Learning from domestic homicide reviews: government response
seen at 10:34, 27 May in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Learning from domestic homicide reviews: government response
UCPI Evidence Hearings: Tranche 3 (Phase 2) | Day 6 - Undercover Policing Inquiry
seen at 10:29, 27 May in UCPI publications (Our copy).
Publication date: 27 May 2026. Category: General. Originator: Inquiry.
UCPI Evidence Hearings: Tranche 3 (Phase 2) | Day 5 - Undercover Policing Inquiry
seen at 10:29, 27 May in UCPI publications (Our copy).
Publication date: 27 May 2026. Category: General. Originator: Inquiry.
FOI release: Criminality of foreign-born SIA licence holders
seen at 10:26, 27 May in Security Industry Authority - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
FOI release: Criminality of foreign-born SIA licence holders
FOI release: Injuries and assaults to SIA licence holders
seen at 10:23, 27 May in Security Industry Authority - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
FOI release: Injuries and assaults to SIA licence holders
FOI release: Dismissals and resignations of SIA staff
seen at 10:21, 27 May in Security Industry Authority - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
FOI release: Dismissals and resignations of SIA staff
How we are helping kids stay active at school
seen at 10:15, 27 May in The Education Hub (Our copy).
How we are helping kids stay active at school
National Crime Agency senior officials' outside employment, April 2025 to March 2026
seen at 09:48, 27 May in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
National Crime Agency senior officials' outside employment, April 2025 to March 2026
Accessing HMRC’s web services
seen at 09:46, 27 May in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Accessing HMRC’s web services
Ancient Cornish moors gain National Nature Reserve status
seen at 03:06, 27 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Ancient Cornish moors gain National Nature Reserve status

26 May 2026

UK and Poland set to sign major defence and security treaty as PM steps up relationship with Europe to keep nation safe
seen at 22:43, 26 May in News and communications (Our copy).
UK and Poland set to sign major defence and security treaty as PM steps up relationship with Europe to keep nation safe
Royal College of Defence Studies delegation visited Chile
seen at 21:49, 26 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Royal College of Defence Studies delegation visited Chile
We need to use the UN more effectively to prevent and resolve conflict, particularly through this Council: UK statement at the UN Security Council
seen at 20:45, 26 May in News and communications (Our copy).
We need to use the UN more effectively to prevent and resolve conflict, particularly through this Council: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Russia’s intensified aerial attacks against Ukraine and irresponsible threats: UK statement to the OSCE
seen at 20:43, 26 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Russia’s intensified aerial attacks against Ukraine and irresponsible threats: UK statement to the OSCE
The Wildlife-Rich Habitat Fund: Bringing even more buzz to Protected Landscapes 
seen at 18:30, 26 May in Environment (Our copy).

This is a guest post by Mary-Ann Ochota. Mary-Ann Ochota is the Chair of the Protected Landscapes Partnership. The Partnership brings together England’s National Parks, National Trails, National Landscapes, ...

ARB launches consultation on proposed changes to professional practical experience
seen at 16:52, 26 May in Architects Registration Board (Our copy).

The Architects Registration Board (ARB) has today launched a consultation on proposed changes to professional practical experience (PPE), aimed at improving fair and consistent access to high-quality experience...

An update on strengthening architectural regulation
seen at 16:52, 26 May in Architects Registration Board (Our copy).

The Grenfell Tower tragedy highlighted the need for much stronger controls and oversight into how the built environment sector is regulated. This includes the role of architects, and how we can support increased...

ARB’s five-year strategy to strengthen safety, competence and culture in architecture
seen at 16:52, 26 May in Architects Registration Board (Our copy).

The Architects Registration Board (ARB) has published a new five-year strategy focused on improving safety, strengthening professional competence and improving workplace culture among architects in the UK.

Grace Choi and Eduardo Petrilli appointed Temporary Architect Board Members
seen at 16:52, 26 May in Architects Registration Board (Our copy).

The Architects Registration Board (ARB) is pleased to announce the appointment of Grace Choi and Eduardo Petrilli as Temporary Architect Board Members. The two new Board Members have been appointed for a period...

ARB introduces new Registration Assurance Process to strengthen routes to registration
seen at 16:52, 26 May in Architects Registration Board (Our copy).

The Architects Registration Board (ARB) has approved a new Registration Assurance Process (RAP) that will modernise how architects join and return to the Register, while maintaining the standards the public expects...

ARB welcomes Government call for evidence
seen at 16:52, 26 May in Architects Registration Board (Our copy).

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has today published a call for evidence to inform the development of a new strategy for the built environment professions, trades and occupations...

New action against hidden childcare costs to help families
seen at 15:23, 26 May in News and communications (Our copy).
New action against hidden childcare costs to help families
UK cracks down on backdoor Russian sanctions evasion with tough new measures
seen at 15:22, 26 May in News and communications (Our copy).
UK cracks down on backdoor Russian sanctions evasion with tough new measures
5/2026: Supporting Small Business Relief
seen at 15:20, 26 May in News and communications (Our copy).
5/2026: Supporting Small Business Relief
Non-Executive Directors of the National Wealth Fund reappointed
seen at 15:20, 26 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Non-Executive Directors of the National Wealth Fund reappointed
Lancashire recycling company sentenced for illegal waste exports
seen at 15:19, 26 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Lancashire recycling company sentenced for illegal waste exports
Learning at Work Week: Embracing Many Ways of Learning with the Government Science and Engineering Profession
seen at 15:11, 26 May in Government Science and Engineering (Our copy).
Learning at Work Week: Embracing Many Ways of Learning with the Government Science and Engineering Profession
Family courts: what we’ve delivered and what comes next for court users 
seen at 15:08, 26 May in Inside HMCTS (Our copy).

Adam Lennon reflects on progress in family justice — from faster probate grants to the majority of divorce applications being made online, and looks forwards to Child Focused Courts...

Scarborough man prosecuted for supplying fake reference to SIA
seen at 15:03, 26 May in Security Industry Authority - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Scarborough man prosecuted for supplying fake reference to SIA
Coverage of UKREiiF 2026
seen at 14:46, 26 May in MHCLG in the Media (Our copy).

Following UKREiiF last week, there has been widespread coverage leading on a Homes England funding announcement in Leeds, alongside trade coverage on planning reform and the NPPF. 

What happens when you use medicines beyond their expiry date or in-use shelf life?
seen at 14:45, 26 May in Veterinary Medicines Directorate (Our copy).

VMD Voices: Our Experts Explain

Welcome to the third blog in our 'VMD Voices: Our Experts Explain' series. In this series, you'll hear from specialists across the Veterinary Medicines Directorate...

Expert Panel for Growing up in an Online World: terms of reference
seen at 14:42, 26 May in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Expert Panel for Growing up in an Online World: terms of reference
National Crime Agency: workforce management information April 2026
seen at 14:39, 26 May in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
National Crime Agency: workforce management information April 2026
Understanding the Skills England Expert Network, by Nikki Christie
seen at 14:30, 26 May in Skills England (Our copy).

Across the skills system, there’s an incredible wealth of employer insight and experience.

Through my time at Skills England, I’ve seen first-hand the value of drawing on this expertise and how...

YJB statement on sentencing for serious offences
seen at 12:17, 26 May in News and communications (Our copy).
YJB statement on sentencing for serious offences
Third new national forest to bring nature closer to communities
seen at 12:16, 26 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Third new national forest to bring nature closer to communities
UK Government releases a further £102.6 million for reform of NI public services
seen at 12:14, 26 May in News and communications (Our copy).
UK Government releases a further £102.6 million for reform of NI public services
Attorney General refers Fordingbridge Three cases to Court of Appeal
seen at 12:13, 26 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Attorney General refers Fordingbridge Three cases to Court of Appeal
Don’t let this heatwave affect your medicines: Three important tips from the MHRA
seen at 12:11, 26 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Don’t let this heatwave affect your medicines: Three important tips from the MHRA
Local Audit Office Chair: the government’s preferred candidate
seen at 12:10, 26 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Local Audit Office Chair: the government’s preferred candidate
Apply now for a water screening study 
seen at 11:39, 26 May in Farming (Our copy).

Groups of farmers in England can now apply for a Local Resource Option (LRO) screening study.

An LRO is a local water project designed to improve the reliability and resilience of water...

MHCLG: workforce management information, April 2026
seen at 11:32, 26 May in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
MHCLG: workforce management information, April 2026
MHCLG: spending over £25,000, March 2026
seen at 11:32, 26 May in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
MHCLG: spending over £25,000, March 2026
MHCLG: spending over £500, March 2026
seen at 11:32, 26 May in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
MHCLG: spending over £500, March 2026
HMT workforce management information: April 2026
seen at 11:31, 26 May in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
HMT workforce management information: April 2026
Government response to the Women and Equalities Committee report on the menstrual health of girls and young women
seen at 11:31, 26 May in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Government response to the Women and Equalities Committee report on the menstrual health of girls and young women
UK and South Africa launch coalition to end violence against women and girls
seen at 10:47, 26 May in News and communications (Our copy).
UK and South Africa launch coalition to end violence against women and girls
Office for Students’ fee charging model
seen at 10:31, 26 May in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Office for Students’ fee charging model
Policy Insights Unit: a new name for our core service
seen at 10:22, 26 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Policy Insights Unit: a new name for our core service
CMA response to government in relation to childcare provision
seen at 10:22, 26 May in News and communications (Our copy).
CMA response to government in relation to childcare provision
Letter from the Secretary of State for Education to the CEO of the Competition and Markets Authority
seen at 10:22, 26 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Letter from the Secretary of State for Education to the CEO of the Competition and Markets Authority
SPC update - Librela Solution for Injection for Dogs
seen at 10:21, 26 May in News and communications (Our copy).
SPC update - Librela Solution for Injection for Dogs
Research: Improving outcomes through legal support grant: interim evaluation report
seen at 10:19, 26 May in Ministry of Justice - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Research: Improving outcomes through legal support grant: interim evaluation report
Research: Evidence on the effectiveness of legal support: literature review
seen at 10:16, 26 May in Ministry of Justice - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Research: Evidence on the effectiveness of legal support: literature review
Research: Understanding local authority advice services: funding, provision and outcomes measurement
seen at 10:15, 26 May in Ministry of Justice - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Research: Understanding local authority advice services: funding, provision and outcomes measurement
Research: MOJ’s work on integrated advice hubs
seen at 10:13, 26 May in Ministry of Justice - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Research: MOJ’s work on integrated advice hubs
Rooting communities in nature: how one woodland brought people together
seen at 10:11, 26 May in Forestry Commission (Our copy).

Duncan and Emma Davids are Forestry Commission Woodland Ambassadors who have transformed a woodland into a thriving space where people and nature come together.  Duncan shares the story of how a decade-long ...

HMRC: workforce management information, April 2026
seen at 09:43, 26 May in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
HMRC: workforce management information, April 2026
Office for National Statistics workforce management information: 2026
seen at 09:41, 26 May in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Office for National Statistics workforce management information: 2026

25 May 2026

More new trains, better journeys: SWR celebrates one year in public ownership
seen at 03:03, 25 May in News and communications (Our copy).
More new trains, better journeys: SWR celebrates one year in public ownership
Wildlife habitat in most cherished landscapes set to be restored
seen at 03:03, 25 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Wildlife habitat in most cherished landscapes set to be restored
UK and Australia pact on fast-moving AI security risks
seen at 03:03, 25 May in News and communications (Our copy).
UK and Australia pact on fast-moving AI security risks

24 May 2026

Statement of the International Contact Group for the Great Lakes (ICG) on the situation in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)
seen at 15:02, 24 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Statement of the International Contact Group for the Great Lakes (ICG) on the situation in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)

23 May 2026

PM: Government turning progress into results for working people
seen at 22:42, 23 May in News and communications (Our copy).
PM: Government turning progress into results for working people

22 May 2026

If Russia truly wished to protect civilians, it would agree to the ceasefire or end this war outright: UK statement at the UN Security Council
seen at 21:46, 22 May in News and communications (Our copy).
If Russia truly wished to protect civilians, it would agree to the ceasefire or end this war outright: UK statement at the UN Security Council
PM call with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine, President Macron of France and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz: 22 May 2026
seen at 18:46, 22 May in News and communications (Our copy).
PM call with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine, President Macron of France and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz: 22 May 2026
Accountability remains important to ensuring stability in Libya: UK statement at the UN Security Council
seen at 18:46, 22 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Accountability remains important to ensuring stability in Libya: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Creating hope: improving dementia care and research
seen at 18:38, 22 May in Social care (Our copy).
As Dementia Action Week draws to a close, Minister of State for Care, Stephen Kinnock, reflects on progress to date and the advances yet to come. A focus on improving quality of life

I recently ...