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12 May 2026

King's Speech to build a stronger and fairer Britain
seen at 22:44, 12 May in News and communications (Our copy).
King's Speech to build a stronger and fairer Britain
Appointments: 12 May 2026
seen at 21:46, 12 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Appointments: 12 May 2026
UK to contribute drones, jets and warship to Multinational Mission to secure the Strait of Hormuz
seen at 18:57, 12 May in News and communications (Our copy).
UK to contribute drones, jets and warship to Multinational Mission to secure the Strait of Hormuz
Farmer Collaboration Fund: webinar for potential delivery partners
seen at 18:48, 12 May in The Farming Blog (Our copy).

Across England, farmers and land managers are sharing knowledge, testing new approaches, and finding practical solutions that benefit both their businesses and the environment. 

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The Children's Wellbeing and Schools Act: what parents need to know  
seen at 18:41, 12 May in The Education Hub (Our copy).
The Children's Wellbeing and Schools Act: what parents need to know  
CNC launch Live Well programme
seen at 17:10, 12 May in News and communications (Our copy).
CNC launch Live Well programme
National Housing Bank Makes Significant Cornerstone Equity Investment in Starlight UK’s Build-to-Rent Fund II
seen at 17:10, 12 May in News and communications (Our copy).
National Housing Bank Makes Significant Cornerstone Equity Investment in Starlight UK’s Build-to-Rent Fund II
Political Peerages May 2026
seen at 17:09, 12 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Political Peerages May 2026
Bosnia and Herzegovina’s future cannot be held hostage by divisive politics: UK statement at the UN Security Council
seen at 17:09, 12 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Bosnia and Herzegovina’s future cannot be held hostage by divisive politics: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Improvement notice issued to Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council: November 2023
seen at 17:08, 12 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Improvement notice issued to Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council: November 2023
Revised direction issued to Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council: March 2023
seen at 17:07, 12 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Revised direction issued to Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council: March 2023
52nd Universal Periodic Review of human rights: UK Statement on Singapore
seen at 17:06, 12 May in News and communications (Our copy).
52nd Universal Periodic Review of human rights: UK Statement on Singapore
North East AI drive to boost local skills and business growth opportunities
seen at 17:05, 12 May in News and communications (Our copy).
North East AI drive to boost local skills and business growth opportunities
Government’s Sovereign AI invests in British-founded AI company redefining how medicines are designed
seen at 17:05, 12 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Government’s Sovereign AI invests in British-founded AI company redefining how medicines are designed
Accredited official statistics: Offender management statistics quarterly: October to December 2026
seen at 17:03, 12 May in Ministry of Justice - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Accredited official statistics: Offender management statistics quarterly: October to December 2026
From data gaps to decisions: Qualitative climate scenario analysis
seen at 17:01, 12 May in Actuaries in government (Our copy).

Public sector bodies need to understand how climate change could affect their services, operations and finances. Departments are expected to assess and manage climate-related risks through requirements including...

What early language intervention taught me
seen at 16:49, 12 May in Teaching (Our copy).
Sallie Wood

I am an Early Years Reception Teaching Assistant at Henleaze Infants School in Bristol. I've been delivering Nuffield Early Language Intervention (NELI) programme at Henleaze Infants School since...

Progress stalls on post-implementation reviews
seen at 16:33, 12 May in Regulatory Policy Committee (Our copy).
Departments need to complete new PIRs on time as well as managing the backlog

Post-implementation reviews (PIRs) are a legal obligation and a critical part of how government demonstrates that regulations ...

The number of SIA licences held by people working for the DVSA
seen at 16:31, 12 May in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
The number of SIA licences held by people working for the DVSA
New targets installed at Holbeach to enhance Defence training
seen at 15:23, 12 May in News and communications (Our copy).
New targets installed at Holbeach to enhance Defence training
Government and Wayve sign partnership to accelerate Britain’s self driving future
seen at 15:21, 12 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Government and Wayve sign partnership to accelerate Britain’s self driving future
UK statement to the Swiss OSCE Chairpersonship Conference “Anticipating Technologies – for a safe and humane future”.
seen at 15:19, 12 May in News and communications (Our copy).
UK statement to the Swiss OSCE Chairpersonship Conference “Anticipating Technologies – for a safe and humane future”.
52nd Universal Periodic Review of human rights: UK Statement on Seychelles
seen at 15:18, 12 May in News and communications (Our copy).
52nd Universal Periodic Review of human rights: UK Statement on Seychelles
52nd Universal Periodic Review of human rights: UK Statement on Latvia
seen at 15:17, 12 May in News and communications (Our copy).
52nd Universal Periodic Review of human rights: UK Statement on Latvia
52nd Universal Periodic Review of human rights: UK Statement on Solomon Islands
seen at 15:15, 12 May in News and communications (Our copy).
52nd Universal Periodic Review of human rights: UK Statement on Solomon Islands
Unknown Lanarkshire soldier of World War Two named following new research
seen at 15:14, 12 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Unknown Lanarkshire soldier of World War Two named following new research
Why the FSA is stepping up to counter food misinformation and disinformation
seen at 15:02, 12 May in Food Standards Agency (Our copy).

Cymraeg

Trust in the food system is something that the FSA has been thinking a lot about recently. I just spoke to the International Heads of Food Agencies Forum on the subject and we’ve also...

First Witness Statement of Emily Apple - Undercover Policing Inquiry
seen at 15:01, 12 May in UCPI publications (Our copy).
Publication date: 12 May 2026. Category: Witness statements.
Planning your fertiliser and nutrient use
seen at 15:00, 12 May in The Farming Blog (Our copy).

Last month, we asked farmers and land managers to share their experiences of rising fertiliser costs and how they are affecting on -farm decisions. 

Many...

ISE of newborn screening for SMA set to begin in England from October 2026
seen at 14:55, 12 May in UK National Screening Committee (Our copy).

The in-service evaluation (ISE) of newborn screening for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) in NHS services in England is set to start from October 2026, the latest SMA ISE Partnership Board meeting was...

What you need to know about the hantavirus outbreak linked to the Dutch cruise ship
seen at 14:47, 12 May in UK Health Security Agency (Our copy).

This blog post was last updated on Tuesday 12 May 2026. 

This article is about an ongoing outbreak and will be updated regularly.   

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA...

Post-implementation reviews outstanding across government 2015 to 2026
seen at 14:42, 12 May in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Post-implementation reviews outstanding across government 2015 to 2026
Complaints to the SIA: volume, timescales and trends
seen at 14:42, 12 May in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Complaints to the SIA: volume, timescales and trends
DESNZ: prompt payment data, January to March 2026
seen at 14:40, 12 May in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
DESNZ: prompt payment data, January to March 2026
Summary of Memorandum of Understanding between DBT and Wayve
seen at 14:39, 12 May in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Summary of Memorandum of Understanding between DBT and Wayve
Revenue and Customs Brief 4 (2026): VAT liability of supplies of electricity from public electric vehicle charge points
seen at 14:38, 12 May in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Revenue and Customs Brief 4 (2026): VAT liability of supplies of electricity from public electric vehicle charge points
​Local government reorganisation: letter on potential modification to the proposal to East Sussex and Brighton and Hove council leaders​
seen at 12:11, 12 May in News and communications (Our copy).
​Local government reorganisation: letter on potential modification to the proposal to East Sussex and Brighton and Hove council leaders​
​Local government reorganisation: letter on potential modification to the proposal to West Sussex council leaders​
seen at 12:11, 12 May in News and communications (Our copy).
​Local government reorganisation: letter on potential modification to the proposal to West Sussex council leaders​
Why the UK Needs Repeat Entrepreneur Relief | Founders Pulse
seen at 12:10, 12 May in Tech Nation (Our copy).

As the UK Government reviews startup tax incentives, founders are calling for a system that rewards risk, keeps capital in Britain, and backs entrepreneurs to build again.

The UK has the ingredients...

Lady Chief Justice visits Canada and meets with Prime Minister Mark Carney
seen at 12:09, 12 May in Courts and Tribunals Judiciary (Our copy).

The Lady Chief Justice of England and Wales, The Right Honourable the Baroness Carr of Walton on the Hill, visited Canada last week, where she met with Prime Minister, Mark Carney and addressed the Ontario Superior...

Migration Advisory Committee meeting minutes 2026
seen at 11:33, 12 May in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Migration Advisory Committee meeting minutes 2026
HMPPS response to 'Safety, well-being and hope: The untapped potential of family contact in prisons'
seen at 11:32, 12 May in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
HMPPS response to 'Safety, well-being and hope: The untapped potential of family contact in prisons'
298,905 Self Assessment filers quick off the mark
seen at 10:54, 12 May in News and communications (Our copy).
298,905 Self Assessment filers quick off the mark
How we protected the UK and space in April 2026
seen at 10:53, 12 May in News and communications (Our copy).
How we protected the UK and space in April 2026
Official Statistics: Justice data lab statistics: April 2027
seen at 10:51, 12 May in Ministry of Justice - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Official Statistics: Justice data lab statistics: April 2027
Coordinating regulation for major infrastructure: Lead Environmental Regulator pilots 
seen at 10:49, 12 May in Creating a better place (Our copy).

Delivering the major projects needed to meet the UK's net zero commitments, strengthen energy security and support economic growth requires environmental regulation to be delivered ...

DBT Data Challenge 2026: From ideas to impact
seen at 10:48, 12 May in Digital trade (Our copy).
Girish Joshi What is the DBT Data Challenge?

Every year, the DBT Data Challenge brings together colleagues from across the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) for a week of creativity and hands...

Are you staying up to date with HM Land Registry?  
seen at 10:47, 12 May in HM Land Registry (Our copy).

Join the thousands of conveyancers and other property professionals who have signed up to HM Land Registry’s free monthly newsletters, Landnet, Practice and Process, and our new quarterly update, ...

Great British Energy framework document
seen at 10:36, 12 May in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Great British Energy framework document
DESNZ: framework documents
seen at 10:36, 12 May in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
DESNZ: framework documents
Supply chains and market power
seen at 10:35, 12 May in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Supply chains and market power
EM on industrial capacity and decarbonisation (COM(2026)100)
seen at 10:34, 12 May in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
EM on industrial capacity and decarbonisation (COM(2026)100)
Modified proposals for local government reorganisation in East Sussex and Brighton and Hove
seen at 10:33, 12 May in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Modified proposals for local government reorganisation in East Sussex and Brighton and Hove
Modified proposals for local government reorganisation in West Sussex
seen at 10:31, 12 May in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Modified proposals for local government reorganisation in West Sussex
Thousands of ME/CFS patients to benefit from first genomics study
seen at 10:10, 12 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Thousands of ME/CFS patients to benefit from first genomics study
Innovative walking, wheeling and cycling projects win share of £1 million
seen at 10:09, 12 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Innovative walking, wheeling and cycling projects win share of &pound;1 million
Companies House is reviewing the retention period for dissolved company records
seen at 10:08, 12 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Companies House is reviewing the retention period for dissolved company records
Combined Space Operations Initiative Principals' Board Meets to Advance Combined Operations Efforts
seen at 10:08, 12 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Combined Space Operations Initiative Principals' Board Meets to Advance Combined Operations Efforts
Lead Non-Executive Director and Non-Executive Director appointed to the MOJ Departmental Board
seen at 10:06, 12 May in Ministry of Justice - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Lead Non-Executive Director and Non-Executive Director appointed to the MOJ Departmental Board
Mental Health Awareness Week: how to take action
seen at 10:01, 12 May in Life Chances – Going Forward into Employment (GFiE) (Our copy).
Mental Health Awareness Week: how to take action
International Nurses Day 2026: Celebrating Nurses in Adult Social Care
seen at 09:59, 12 May in Social care (Our copy).
A message from the Chief Nurse for Adult Social Care, Deborah Sturdy 

The 12th May each year is the focus for nursing globally. As we celebrate the birthday of Florence Nightingale. As a community...

Specialised Committee on Citizens’ Rights: agenda, 13 May 2026
seen at 09:40, 12 May in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Specialised Committee on Citizens’ Rights: agenda, 13 May 2026
End of the road for unofficial driving test booking services
seen at 03:06, 12 May in News and communications (Our copy).
End of the road for unofficial driving test booking services
Government steps up action to strengthen cyber defences as UK cyber industry continues to grow
seen at 03:06, 12 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Government steps up action to strengthen cyber defences as UK cyber industry continues to grow
New £3 million Centre to help grow healthy gardens
seen at 03:05, 12 May in News and communications (Our copy).
New &pound;3 million Centre to help grow healthy gardens