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21 May 2026

Joint statement on the Death Penalty by Members of the UN Inter-Regional Task Force on the Moratorium on the use of the Death Penalty
seen at 21:43, 21 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Joint statement on the Death Penalty by Members of the UN Inter-Regional Task Force on the Moratorium on the use of the Death Penalty
British High Commission Dhaka hosts send-off reception for Bangladesh women’s cricket team ahead of ICC Women’s T20 World Cup
seen at 18:54, 21 May in News and communications (Our copy).
British High Commission Dhaka hosts send-off reception for Bangladesh women’s cricket team ahead of ICC Women’s T20 World Cup
First-ever National Cadets Week to celebrate cadets and reconnect young people with the Armed Forces
seen at 18:54, 21 May in News and communications (Our copy).
First-ever National Cadets Week to celebrate cadets and reconnect young people with the Armed Forces
New pension rules to boost retirement investments
seen at 18:54, 21 May in News and communications (Our copy).
New pension rules to boost retirement investments
Repeat polluter pays out over slurry offences
seen at 18:53, 21 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Repeat polluter pays out over slurry offences
£1bn boost to PE and school sport to end fitness postcode lottery
seen at 18:53, 21 May in News and communications (Our copy).
£1bn boost to PE and school sport to end fitness postcode lottery
Israel must take urgent steps to address the humanitarian situation in Gaza: UK statement at the UN Security Council
seen at 18:53, 21 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Israel must take urgent steps to address the humanitarian situation in Gaza: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Independent report: Senior Salaries Review Body Report: 2026
seen at 18:46, 21 May in Ministry of Justice - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Independent report: Senior Salaries Review Body Report: 2026
British Sign Language (BSL) Advisory Board – achievements 2023 to 2025
seen at 18:31, 21 May in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
British Sign Language (BSL) Advisory Board – achievements 2023 to 2025
Privacy Notice: Test, Learn, and Grow AI Frontline Service Accelerator User Research
seen at 18:31, 21 May in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Privacy Notice: Test, Learn, and Grow AI Frontline Service Accelerator User Research
Investment firm CEO imprisoned for contempt of court
seen at 16:50, 21 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Investment firm CEO imprisoned for contempt of court
Assessing the Impact of Energy Bill Support in 2022–23 on Bank Rate and Mortgage Rates
seen at 16:50, 21 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Assessing the Impact of Energy Bill Support in 2022–23 on Bank Rate and Mortgage Rates
Organisations receive clear, accessible guidance on how to implement equality law in updated draft Code of Practice
seen at 16:50, 21 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Organisations receive clear, accessible guidance on how to implement equality law in updated draft Code of Practice
Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister rewards “the doers not the talkers” with the introduction of performance-related pay for senior civil servants
seen at 16:50, 21 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister rewards “the doers not the talkers” with the introduction of performance-related pay for senior civil servants
Guidance: How we manage waste more sustainably
seen at 16:49, 21 May in Nuclear Decommissioning Authority - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Guidance: How we manage waste more sustainably
Renewed inspection framework for holiday providers: what you need to know
seen at 16:37, 21 May in Ofsted: early years (Our copy).

In this blog, we explain how we inspect holiday provision.

When designing our renewed inspection framework and the early years toolkit, we wanted to ensure that they worked for all...

Appointed Person for England and Wales: 2024 to 2025 report
seen at 16:36, 21 May in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Appointed Person for England and Wales: 2024 to 2025 report
CQC annual report and accounts 2024 to 2025
seen at 16:33, 21 May in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
CQC annual report and accounts 2024 to 2025
MOJ arm's length bodies spending over £25,000: August 2025
seen at 16:32, 21 May in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
MOJ arm's length bodies spending over £25,000: August 2025
MOJ arm's length bodies spending over £25,000: July 2025
seen at 16:31, 21 May in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
MOJ arm's length bodies spending over £25,000: July 2025
Great British Summer Savings: VAT slashed to save families money on days out
seen at 15:29, 21 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Great British Summer Savings: VAT slashed to save families money on days out
Great British Summer Savings 2026: Family activities VAT relief fact sheet
seen at 15:29, 21 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Great British Summer Savings 2026: Family activities VAT relief fact sheet
Government steps in to back long-term resilience of UK’s chemicals and ceramics industries
seen at 15:29, 21 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Government steps in to back long-term resilience of UK’s chemicals and ceramics industries
Change of UK Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York: Sarah MacIntosh
seen at 15:29, 21 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Change of UK Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York: Sarah MacIntosh
Chancellor Rachel Reeves statement to Parliament
seen at 15:29, 21 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Chancellor Rachel Reeves statement to Parliament
Chancellor puts regional growth at top of the agenda at UKREiiF
seen at 15:29, 21 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Chancellor puts regional growth at top of the agenda at UKREiiF
2027 Peer Reviewer Contract Procurement Process Launch
seen at 15:29, 21 May in News and communications (Our copy).
2027 Peer Reviewer Contract Procurement Process Launch
Serious injury to a train driver during shunting at Carstairs station
seen at 15:29, 21 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Serious injury to a train driver during shunting at Carstairs station
Revised notice to improve: Furness College
seen at 15:29, 21 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Revised notice to improve: Furness College
Government sets out next steps for children’s social care reforms
seen at 15:27, 21 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Government sets out next steps for children’s social care reforms
Valuation Directions for public service pensions
seen at 15:25, 21 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Valuation Directions for public service pensions
Neighbourhood Guarantee Speech
seen at 15:24, 21 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Neighbourhood Guarantee Speech
Political prisoners in Belarus: Joint Statement to the OSCE Permanent Council, May 2026
seen at 15:23, 21 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Political prisoners in Belarus: Joint Statement to the OSCE Permanent Council, May 2026
Local government reorganisation: letter to new Surrey council leaders
seen at 15:21, 21 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Local government reorganisation: letter to new Surrey council leaders
UK condemns Russia’s destabilising nuclear rhetoric and RS-28 Sarmat missile signalling: UK Statement to the OSCE
seen at 15:19, 21 May in News and communications (Our copy).
UK condemns Russia’s destabilising nuclear rhetoric and RS-28 Sarmat missile signalling: UK Statement to the OSCE
Dame Helen Ghosh appointed as Chair of the Office for Environmental Protection
seen at 15:18, 21 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Dame Helen Ghosh appointed as Chair of the Office for Environmental Protection
Russia’s treatment of POWs and lack of accountability highlight systemic non-compliance of the OSCE Code of Conduct: UK Statement to the OSCE
seen at 15:17, 21 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Russia’s treatment of POWs and lack of accountability highlight systemic non-compliance of the OSCE Code of Conduct: UK Statement to the OSCE
Seven years of progress for Sellafield’s major project delivery partnership
seen at 15:12, 21 May in Cleaning up our nuclear past: faster, safer and sooner (Our copy).

Sellafield’s Programme and Project Partners (PPP) has made strong progress over the past 7 years.

The partnership is delivering multiple major projects, improving safety, and bringing benefits to ...

What might public design look like in 2030?
seen at 14:59, 21 May in Public Policy Design (Our copy).

When public bodies design policies and services, they aren’t just creating new systems, things or transactions. They’re fundamentally shaping the interfaces and relationships between citizens and their government...

Provide cost recovery details for your remediation fund application: privacy notice
seen at 14:45, 21 May in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Provide cost recovery details for your remediation fund application: privacy notice
DBT: spending over £500, February 2026
seen at 14:45, 21 May in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
DBT: spending over £500, February 2026
Department for Business and Trade (DBT) prompt payment data January to March 2026
seen at 14:45, 21 May in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Department for Business and Trade (DBT) prompt payment data January to March 2026
DBT: spending over £25,000, March 2026
seen at 14:45, 21 May in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
DBT: spending over £25,000, March 2026
Department for Business and Trade (DBT) prompt payment data October to December 2025
seen at 14:45, 21 May in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Department for Business and Trade (DBT) prompt payment data October to December 2025
Fit Note Reform: Call for Evidence – Results
seen at 14:43, 21 May in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Fit Note Reform: Call for Evidence – Results
Revenue and Customs Brief 5 (2026): Temporary reduced rate of VAT for children's meals, tickets and family attractions
seen at 14:41, 21 May in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Revenue and Customs Brief 5 (2026): Temporary reduced rate of VAT for children's meals, tickets and family attractions
Foreign Permanent Establishment Exemption
seen at 14:40, 21 May in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Foreign Permanent Establishment Exemption
Draft affirmative coming for Airports Slot Allocation (Alleviation of Usage Requirements) Regulations 2026
seen at 12:25, 21 May in Statutory Instruments (Our copy).
Draft affirmative coming for Airports Slot Allocation (Alleviation of Usage Requirements) Regulations 2026. See other results for details.
Draft affirmative coming for Environmental Permitting (Waste Controlling or Transporting) and Relevant Functions of Primary Authorities (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2026
seen at 12:25, 21 May in Statutory Instruments (Our copy).
Draft affirmative coming for Environmental Permitting (Waste Controlling or Transporting) and Relevant Functions of Primary Authorities (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2026. See other results for details.
Draft affirmative coming for Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026 (Establishment of Schools) (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2026
seen at 12:25, 21 May in Statutory Instruments (Our copy).
Draft affirmative coming for Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026 (Establishment of Schools) (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2026. See other results for details.
CMA proposes to accept remedies in care home deal
seen at 12:19, 21 May in News and communications (Our copy).
CMA proposes to accept remedies in care home deal
Romsey flood alleviation scheme strengthened with new defences
seen at 12:18, 21 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Romsey flood alleviation scheme strengthened with new defences
Pollack overfishing punished – MMO prosecution
seen at 12:17, 21 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Pollack overfishing punished – MMO prosecution
Statement: Summoning the Israeli Chargé d’Affaires
seen at 12:15, 21 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Statement: Summoning the Israeli Chargé d’Affaires
Address by the Deputy Prime Minister for Reintegration of the Republic of Moldova: UK statement to the OSCE
seen at 12:15, 21 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Address by the Deputy Prime Minister for Reintegration of the Republic of Moldova: UK statement to the OSCE
Train overspeeding at Trowell
seen at 12:14, 21 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Train overspeeding at Trowell
International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia, May 2026: Joint Statement to the OSCE
seen at 12:12, 21 May in News and communications (Our copy).
International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia, May 2026: Joint Statement to the OSCE
Official Statistics: HM Prison & Probation Service workforce quarterly: June 2026
seen at 12:10, 21 May in Ministry of Justice - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Official Statistics: HM Prison & Probation Service workforce quarterly: June 2026
What is tick-borne encephalitis virus and is it found in the UK? 
seen at 11:35, 21 May in UK Health Security Agency (Our copy).

Tick-borne encephalitis virus (TBEV) is a viral infection that spreads through tick bites. Although it is common in many parts of the world, including several European countries, in the last few years...

Government response to Humble Address motion of 24 February 2026
seen at 11:33, 21 May in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Government response to Humble Address motion of 24 February 2026
Treasury Minutes – May 2026
seen at 11:31, 21 May in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Treasury Minutes – May 2026
Expansion of restorative pilot across England and Wales
seen at 10:59, 21 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Expansion of restorative pilot across England and Wales
New offshore wind environmental protection powering homes
seen at 10:59, 21 May in News and communications (Our copy).
New offshore wind environmental protection powering homes
Russia rejects peace efforts with intensified aerial attacks: UK statement to the OSCE
seen at 10:58, 21 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Russia rejects peace efforts with intensified aerial attacks: UK statement to the OSCE
Protecting property rights: how HM Land Registry works with customers and regulators to improve conveyancing
seen at 10:53, 21 May in HM Land Registry (Our copy).
Gannvector/Shutterstock.com Working together to protect the integrity of the register

We recognise the vital role that conveyancers and other professionals play in maintaining the integrity of the property...

Transport tax update (Lord Livermore)
seen at 10:39, 21 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My honourable friend the Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury (Dan Tomlinson) has today made the following Written Ministrial Statement.

The government is confirming action to support households and businesses...

Telecoms Fraud Charter: Six-Month Progress Update (Lord Hanson of Flint)
seen at 10:39, 21 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Telecoms Fraud Charter was signed on 5 November 2025 by the 6 major UK mobile networks and 13 business-to-business telecoms companies.

This statement provides a six‑month progress update on delivery...

Trade Negotiations (Chris Bryant)
seen at 10:39, 21 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The UK has concluded a Free Trade Agreement with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) - Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates — as friends and valued partners.

The ...

AAIB investigation to Leonardo AW139, G-CIMU
seen at 10:39, 21 May in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
AAIB investigation to Leonardo AW139, G-CIMU
Man overboard from the potting vessel Wilaya (M36) with the loss of 1 life
seen at 10:38, 21 May in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Man overboard from the potting vessel Wilaya (M36) with the loss of 1 life
Horizon Shortfall Scheme Fixed Sum Offer Permission to Appeal process and Independent Senior Lawyer (Blair McDougall)
seen at 10:38, 21 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Government is determined that postmasters affected by the Horizon Scandal receive the compensation they deserve.

The Government is today announcing further details about how postmasters who previously...

Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 2 Report Update (Samantha Dixon, Member, Representation of the People Bill Committee)
seen at 10:35, 21 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Grenfell Tower tragedy exposed deep-rooted weaknesses in the systems designed to keep people safe. The preventable loss of 72 lives remains a profound failure of oversight and accountability which should ...

Report 06/2026: Collision between a passenger train and an agricultural trailer at Nordan Farm user worked crossing
seen at 10:34, 21 May in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Report 06/2026: Collision between a passenger train and an agricultural trailer at Nordan Farm user worked crossing
UK COVID-19 Inquiry response costs for Quarter 3 25/26 (Nick Thomas-Symonds)
seen at 10:33, 21 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The UK COVID-19 Inquiry is examining the UK’s response to and impact of the pandemic. The government is fully committed to supporting the work of the COVID-19 Inquiry and to learning lessons from the COVID...

DHSC register of board members' interests, 2026 to 2027
seen at 10:32, 21 May in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
DHSC register of board members' interests, 2026 to 2027
Portland Prison: action plan
seen at 10:31, 21 May in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Portland Prison: action plan
Transport taxation update (Dan Tomlinson, Member, Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee)
seen at 10:30, 21 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The government is confirming action to support households and businesses with their fuel costs, in response to the conflict in the Middle East.

Middle East context and existing government action...

Publication of the Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Associations Annual Reports and Accounts (Louise Jones)
seen at 10:30, 21 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I have today placed in the Library of the House a copy of the Council of the Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Associations Annual Report & Accounts 2023-24 and 2024-25, in accordance with the RFCA ...

Review of the statutory Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management Strategy for England (Emma Hardy, Member, Water (Special Measures) Bill [HL] Committee)
seen at 10:28, 21 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am today updating the House on the Environment Agency’s review of the statutory Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management Strategy for England.

The current Strategy, published in 2020, sets the ...

Neighbourhood Guarantee to improve villages, towns and cities
seen at 10:22, 21 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Neighbourhood Guarantee to improve villages, towns and cities
New mass transit taskforce to reshape the future of transport in towns and cities
seen at 10:22, 21 May in News and communications (Our copy).
New mass transit taskforce to reshape the future of transport in towns and cities
UK and Ukraine strengthen defence medical cooperation during senior military medical visit
seen at 10:20, 21 May in News and communications (Our copy).
UK and Ukraine strengthen defence medical cooperation during senior military medical visit
CMA recommends overhaul of road and rail procurement to cut costs and drive economic growth through infrastructure investment
seen at 10:20, 21 May in News and communications (Our copy).
CMA recommends overhaul of road and rail procurement to cut costs and drive economic growth through infrastructure investment
Greater Together LA: remarks by Sir Christian Turner
seen at 10:19, 21 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Greater Together LA: remarks by Sir Christian Turner
UKHSA and partners publish first One Health annual Vector-Borne Disease surveillance report
seen at 10:19, 21 May in News and communications (Our copy).
UKHSA and partners publish first One Health annual Vector-Borne Disease surveillance report
Achieving your potential programme gave me confidence
seen at 10:18, 21 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Achieving your potential programme gave me confidence
Report 06/2026: Collision between a passenger train and an agricultural trailer at Nordan Farm user worked crossing
seen at 10:18, 21 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Report 06/2026: Collision between a passenger train and an agricultural trailer at Nordan Farm user worked crossing
Companies House and Intellectual Property Office (IPO) join forces to warn about unsolicited payment requests
seen at 10:16, 21 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Companies House and Intellectual Property Office (IPO) join forces to warn about unsolicited payment requests
Wilaya report and safety flyer published
seen at 10:14, 21 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Wilaya report and safety flyer published
AAIB Report: Leonardo AW139, G-CIMU
seen at 10:14, 21 May in News and communications (Our copy).
AAIB Report: Leonardo AW139, G-CIMU
Official Statistics: Knife and Offensive Weapon Sentencing Statistics: 2025
seen at 10:12, 21 May in Ministry of Justice - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Official Statistics: Knife and Offensive Weapon Sentencing Statistics: 2025
Accredited official statistics: First time entrants (FTE) and Offender Histories: 2025
seen at 10:09, 21 May in Ministry of Justice - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Accredited official statistics: First time entrants (FTE) and Offender Histories: 2025
Accredited official statistics: Mortgage and landlord possession statistics: January to March 2026
seen at 10:06, 21 May in Ministry of Justice - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Accredited official statistics: Mortgage and landlord possession statistics: January to March 2026
Research: The correlation between prison misconduct and reoffending
seen at 10:05, 21 May in Ministry of Justice - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Research: The correlation between prison misconduct and reoffending
Why I became an infrastructure inspector – and why you might too
seen at 09:49, 21 May in Planning Inspectorate (Our copy).

Patricia Cuervo Uría spent years working on flood risk and drainage planning policy and major infrastructure projects both in local government and consultancy before joining the Planning Inspectorate. Here...

Forestry Commission board of commissioners meeting, 29 July 2024
seen at 09:41, 21 May in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Forestry Commission board of commissioners meeting, 29 July 2024
Forestry Commission board of commissioners meeting, 31 October 2024
seen at 09:40, 21 May in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Forestry Commission board of commissioners meeting, 31 October 2024
Forestry Commission board of commissioners meeting, 18 March 2025
seen at 09:39, 21 May in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Forestry Commission board of commissioners meeting, 18 March 2025
Forestry Commission board of commissioners meeting, 31 July 2025
seen at 09:38, 21 May in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Forestry Commission board of commissioners meeting, 31 July 2025
DSIT cyber security newsletter - May 2026
seen at 09:37, 21 May in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
DSIT cyber security newsletter - May 2026
Offshore wind: compensation hierarchy
seen at 09:36, 21 May in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Offshore wind: compensation hierarchy
Waste batteries: appropriate measures for permitted facilities: proposed guidance
seen at 09:35, 21 May in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Waste batteries: appropriate measures for permitted facilities: proposed guidance
MHRA consults on new regulatory framework to make UK a global leader in rare disease therapy development 
seen at 03:26, 21 May in News and communications (Our copy).
MHRA consults on new regulatory framework to make UK a global leader in rare disease therapy development 
Landmark new plans bring treatments for rare diseases a step closer
seen at 03:25, 21 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Landmark new plans bring treatments for rare diseases a step closer
Joint Press Release: Support for Taiwan’s meaningful participation in the WHO & WHA
seen at 03:23, 21 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Joint Press Release: Support for Taiwan’s meaningful participation in the WHO & WHA
UK steps up support to stop spread of Ebola in eastern DRC
seen at 03:21, 21 May in News and communications (Our copy).
UK steps up support to stop spread of Ebola in eastern DRC
Draft rare disease therapies regulatory framework
seen at 02:45, 21 May in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Draft rare disease therapies regulatory framework