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30 June 2026

UK targets services exports in China trade talks
seen at 22:42, 30 June in News and communications (Our copy).
UK targets services exports in China trade talks
UNRWA remains indispensable to the delivery of essential services to millions of Palestinian refugees across Gaza and the Middle East: UK statement at the UNRWA Pledging Conference
seen at 21:46, 30 June in News and communications (Our copy).
UNRWA remains indispensable to the delivery of essential services to millions of Palestinian refugees across Gaza and the Middle East: UK statement at the UNRWA Pledging Conference
New independent appeals body to speed up removals
seen at 18:50, 30 June in News and communications (Our copy).
New independent appeals body to speed up removals
Asylum seekers will pay towards costs of accommodation
seen at 18:49, 30 June in News and communications (Our copy).
Asylum seekers will pay towards costs of accommodation
New Civil Service Commissioners Appointed
seen at 18:48, 30 June in News and communications (Our copy).
New Civil Service Commissioners Appointed
What Natural England is doing next to protect Dartmoor Ponies
seen at 18:41, 30 June in Natural England (Our copy).

In recent weeks, Dartmoor's iconic ponies have been at the centre of significant media attention and public debate. We want to use this blog to set out clearly what has been reported, what is happening in...

The right to work: equality impact assessment
seen at 18:34, 30 June in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
The right to work: equality impact assessment
Digital right to work and rent checks for British and Irish citizens: equality impact assessment, 30 June 2026
seen at 18:34, 30 June in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Digital right to work and rent checks for British and Irish citizens: equality impact assessment, 30 June 2026
Immigration and Asylum Bill 2026: impact assessment
seen at 18:33, 30 June in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Immigration and Asylum Bill 2026: impact assessment
Immigration and Asylum Bill 2026: equality impact assessment
seen at 18:31, 30 June in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Immigration and Asylum Bill 2026: equality impact assessment
Enabling the use of digital verification services for alcohol age checks in England and Wales
seen at 18:30, 30 June in Enabling digital identity (Our copy).

Today the Home Office has laid regulations that will allow customers at licensed premises in England and Wales to prove their age using digital checks from a registered digital verification service...

UK announces further support for Palestine refugees at UN pledging conference
seen at 17:17, 30 June in News and communications (Our copy).
UK announces further support for Palestine refugees at UN pledging conference
Defence Investment Plan - Oral Statement
seen at 17:17, 30 June in News and communications (Our copy).
Defence Investment Plan - Oral Statement
Scotland has “high potential” for new nuclear development
seen at 17:16, 30 June in News and communications (Our copy).
Scotland has “high potential” for new nuclear development
The AAIB has deployed a team to Ongar, Essex
seen at 17:16, 30 June in News and communications (Our copy).
The AAIB has deployed a team to Ongar, Essex
Change of His Majesty's Ambassador to Laos: Jemima Gordon-Duff
seen at 17:16, 30 June in News and communications (Our copy).
Change of His Majesty's Ambassador to Laos: Jemima Gordon-Duff
Green Book changes to drive investment in all parts of UK
seen at 17:15, 30 June in News and communications (Our copy).
Green Book changes to drive investment in all parts of UK
DCMS letter to Paramount Skydance Corporation on ‘minded to’ refer decision
seen at 17:13, 30 June in News and communications (Our copy).
DCMS letter to Paramount Skydance Corporation on ‘minded to’ refer decision
Welsh Food Advisory Committee (WFAC) Themed Meeting - 9 July 2026
seen at 17:13, 30 June in News and communications (Our copy).
Welsh Food Advisory Committee (WFAC) Themed Meeting - 9 July 2026
Libraries sector in the King’s Birthday Honours List 2026
seen at 17:08, 30 June in DCMS Libraries (Our copy).

Here on the Libraries blog, we’re shining a spotlight on those recognised for services to public libraries or who have worked within them as part of the work they have been awarded honours for.

Call-off contracts awarded by the Security Industry Authority
seen at 16:52, 30 June in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Call-off contracts awarded by the Security Industry Authority
Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority annual report and accounts: 2025 to 2026
seen at 16:50, 30 June in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority annual report and accounts: 2025 to 2026
MHCLG: spending over £25,000, April 2026
seen at 16:49, 30 June in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
MHCLG: spending over £25,000, April 2026
MHCLG: spending over £500, April 2026
seen at 16:48, 30 June in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
MHCLG: spending over £500, April 2026
Northern Ireland Office FOI releases: 2018
seen at 16:44, 30 June in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Northern Ireland Office FOI releases: 2018
Whole of Government Accounts 2025 to 2026: guidance for preparers
seen at 16:37, 30 June in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Whole of Government Accounts 2025 to 2026: guidance for preparers
Flood Re annual report and accounts 2025 to 2026
seen at 16:34, 30 June in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Flood Re annual report and accounts 2025 to 2026
The Defence Investment Plan
seen at 16:33, 30 June in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
The Defence Investment Plan
Friends of the Cali Fund: government joint statement
seen at 16:32, 30 June in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Friends of the Cali Fund: government joint statement
New report shows thousands of farm improvements reducing pollution risks
seen at 15:08, 30 June in News and communications (Our copy).
New report shows thousands of farm improvements reducing pollution risks
PM speech announcing the Defence Investment Plan: 30 June 2026
seen at 15:08, 30 June in News and communications (Our copy).
PM speech announcing the Defence Investment Plan: 30 June 2026
What is the First Generation Magnox Storage Pond?
seen at 15:07, 30 June in News and communications (Our copy).
What is the First Generation Magnox Storage Pond?
Ground investigations begin between Eastbourne and Pevensey Bay
seen at 15:07, 30 June in News and communications (Our copy).
Ground investigations begin between Eastbourne and Pevensey Bay
Over 45 miles of new walking routes open on the Suffolk coast
seen at 15:06, 30 June in News and communications (Our copy).
Over 45 miles of new walking routes open on the Suffolk coast
Environment Agency launches new electric workboat on Thames
seen at 15:06, 30 June in News and communications (Our copy).
Environment Agency launches new electric workboat on Thames
Providing modular study for HTQs in rural areas
seen at 15:05, 30 June in News and communications (Our copy).
Providing modular study for HTQs in rural areas
Recruiting MAP learners by raising awareness of modular study
seen at 15:05, 30 June in News and communications (Our copy).
Recruiting MAP learners by raising awareness of modular study
Engaging with the LSIP to create modular provision
seen at 15:04, 30 June in News and communications (Our copy).
Engaging with the LSIP to create modular provision
Designing modular study with employers to fill skills gaps
seen at 15:04, 30 June in News and communications (Our copy).
Designing modular study with employers to fill skills gaps
Latest statement in response to small boat crossings
seen at 14:58, 30 June in Home Office in the media (Our copy).
Latest statement in response to small boat crossings
31st March 2026 Committee on Toxicity Meeting
seen at 14:45, 30 June in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
31st March 2026 Committee on Toxicity Meeting
The Poole Harbour Revision Order 2026
seen at 14:42, 30 June in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
The Poole Harbour Revision Order 2026
09 June 2026 - ACAF meeting
seen at 14:42, 30 June in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
09 June 2026 - ACAF meeting
02 April 2026 - ACAF meeting
seen at 14:41, 30 June in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
02 April 2026 - ACAF meeting
The Pensions Regulator annual report and accounts 2025 to 2026
seen at 14:39, 30 June in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
The Pensions Regulator annual report and accounts 2025 to 2026
177th ACNFP meeting - 17 June 2026
seen at 14:39, 30 June in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
177th ACNFP meeting - 17 June 2026
Veterinary Medicines Directorate Annual Report and Accounts 2025 to 2026
seen at 14:38, 30 June in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Veterinary Medicines Directorate Annual Report and Accounts 2025 to 2026
Make Work Pay: holiday pay compliance and enforcement
seen at 14:37, 30 June in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Make Work Pay: holiday pay compliance and enforcement
Partnership Framework
seen at 14:36, 30 June in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Partnership Framework
Vets market investigation: draft funding Order and Undertakings
seen at 14:33, 30 June in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Vets market investigation: draft funding Order and Undertakings
Green Book Review 2025: One year on
seen at 14:32, 30 June in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Green Book Review 2025: One year on
Draft affirmative coming for Armed Forces (Service Complaints Miscellaneous Provisions) (Amendment) Regulations 2026
seen at 12:01, 30 June in Statutory Instruments (Our copy).
Draft affirmative coming for Armed Forces (Service Complaints Miscellaneous Provisions) (Amendment) Regulations 2026. See other results for details.
Draft affirmative coming for Railways (Interoperability in Northern Ireland) (Convention on International Carriage by Rail) (Amendment) Regulations 2026
seen at 12:01, 30 June in Statutory Instruments (Our copy).
Draft affirmative coming for Railways (Interoperability in Northern Ireland) (Convention on International Carriage by Rail) (Amendment) Regulations 2026. See other results for details.
UKEF launches £50 billion defence export fund to back British defence industry
seen at 11:55, 30 June in News and communications (Our copy).
UKEF launches £50 billion defence export fund to back British defence industry
£15 billion new funding boost to transform Armed Forces and keep the UK safe
seen at 11:55, 30 June in News and communications (Our copy).
£15 billion new funding boost to transform Armed Forces and keep the UK safe
£15 billion new funding boost to transform Armed Forces and keep the UK safe
seen at 11:54, 30 June in News and communications (Our copy).
£15 billion new funding boost to transform Armed Forces and keep the UK safe
Mahmood: My reforms will save the asylum system for a generation
seen at 11:54, 30 June in News and communications (Our copy).
Mahmood: My reforms will save the asylum system for a generation
Beyond the test: THINK! campaign addresses drug driving attitudes. How you can support it
seen at 11:49, 30 June in Despatch for driver and rider trainers (Our copy).

As professional driving instructors, you have an opportunity to help address one of the most concerning trends in road safety: the normalisation of drug driving among young ...

The 10 Year Review of the Women in Finance Charter
seen at 11:31, 30 June in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
The 10 Year Review of the Women in Finance Charter
ORR: framework for determining redress for booked assistance
seen at 11:31, 30 June in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
ORR: framework for determining redress for booked assistance
Change of Ambassador to Turkey: Jennifer Anderson
seen at 10:51, 30 June in News and communications (Our copy).
Change of Ambassador to Turkey: Jennifer Anderson
Purpose and pragmatism in the UK’s digital markets competition regime
seen at 10:50, 30 June in News and communications (Our copy).
Purpose and pragmatism in the UK’s digital markets competition regime
First application window for simpler, fairer and more accessible SFI opens
seen at 10:50, 30 June in News and communications (Our copy).
First application window for simpler, fairer and more accessible SFI opens
CNC commit to TUC’s Dying to Work Charter
seen at 10:50, 30 June in News and communications (Our copy).
CNC commit to TUC’s Dying to Work Charter
UN Human Rights Council 62: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on Belarus.
seen at 10:49, 30 June in News and communications (Our copy).
UN Human Rights Council 62: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on Belarus.
Philippines moves forward as CPTPP parties begin accession talks
seen at 10:49, 30 June in News and communications (Our copy).
Philippines moves forward as CPTPP parties begin accession talks
Innovative robotics trialled to tackle nuclear waste challenges
seen at 10:48, 30 June in Nuclear Decommissioning Authority - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Innovative robotics trialled to tackle nuclear waste challenges
What are ticks and how can you avoid being bitten?
seen at 10:42, 30 June in UK Health Security Agency (Our copy).

Ticks are parasites that can transmit infections to humans, including Lyme disease and in rarer cases, tick-borne encephalitis. This blog post answers common questions about ticks, the risks they ...

SFI26: Window 1 now open
seen at 10:39, 30 June in Farming (Our copy).

In this post, we cover the opening of the first application window for the Sustainable Farming Incentive 2026 (SFI26) offer.

This post also includes information for small ...

What is Lyme disease and how is it diagnosed and treated?
seen at 10:35, 30 June in UK Health Security Agency (Our copy).
Close-up of a hiker using a tick removal tool to remove an embedded tick

Lyme disease is a bacterial infection that can be transmitted to humans through the bite of infected ticks, usually outdoors in green...

Cabinet Office, Second Headquarters 2030 Strategy
seen at 10:31, 30 June in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Cabinet Office, Second Headquarters 2030 Strategy
NHS Workforce (James Murray)
seen at 09:58, 30 June in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am pleased to inform the House that the Government and the British Medical Association’s Resident Doctors Committee (BMA RDC) have agreed a deal to resolve their dispute on pay and training places, bringing...

Vagrancy Act 1824 (Alison McGovern, Member, Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission)
seen at 09:58, 30 June in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Today I am confirming that the Vagrancy Act 1824 has been repealed.

This Government is drawing a clear line after over 200 years of criminalising people for sleeping rough.

The moral case is clear...

Asylum accommodation: ending hotel use and expanding alternative accommodation (Alex Norris)
seen at 09:58, 30 June in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

This Government inherited an asylum system under significant strain, with hundreds of hotels in use at considerable cost to the taxpayer.

I wish to update the House on the Government’s action...

Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) Update – June 2026 (Chris Bryant)
seen at 09:57, 30 June in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

In Melbourne, Australia, at the 2025 Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) Ministerial Commission Meeting, CPTPP ministers identified that Indonesia, the Philippines...

CMA consults on new requirements for Apple and Google’s mobile platforms
seen at 09:52, 30 June in News and communications (Our copy).
CMA consults on new requirements for Apple and Google’s mobile platforms
Edition 4: Making Tax Digital for Income Tax — software developer newsletter
seen at 09:51, 30 June in News and communications (Our copy).
Edition 4: Making Tax Digital for Income Tax — software developer newsletter
HMRC: spending over £25,000, May 2026
seen at 09:35, 30 June in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
HMRC: spending over £25,000, May 2026
HMRC: spending over £500, May 2026
seen at 09:34, 30 June in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
HMRC: spending over £500, May 2026
Proposed steering conduct requirement for Apple’s mobile platform
seen at 09:33, 30 June in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Proposed steering conduct requirement for Apple’s mobile platform
Proposed steering conduct requirement for Google’s mobile platform
seen at 09:32, 30 June in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Proposed steering conduct requirement for Google’s mobile platform
Issues relating to NFC access on iOS
seen at 09:32, 30 June in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Issues relating to NFC access on iOS
Kharkiv reconstruction transport strategy
seen at 09:32, 30 June in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Kharkiv reconstruction transport strategy
UK’s first Maternity and Neonatal Commissioner to be appointed
seen at 02:50, 30 June in News and communications (Our copy).
UK’s first Maternity and Neonatal Commissioner to be appointed
What are people telling us about car parking at hospitals?
seen at 02:49, 30 June in Healthwatch - Your spotlight on health and social care services (Our copy).
Expensive parking and lack of availability can make it hard for people to attend hospital appointments.

29 June 2026

UK drone transformation to strengthen Armed Forces backed by more than £5 billion
seen at 22:42, 29 June in News and communications (Our copy).
UK drone transformation to strengthen Armed Forces backed by more than £5 billion
Justice for victims as domestic killers to face longer behind bars
seen at 22:41, 29 June in Ministry of Justice - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Justice for victims as domestic killers to face longer behind bars
Civilians must never bear the consequences of conflict: UK statement at the UN Security Council
seen at 21:43, 29 June in News and communications (Our copy).
Civilians must never bear the consequences of conflict: UK statement at the UN Security Council
DWP's special advisers' gifts, hospitality and meetings, July to September 2025
seen at 21:31, 29 June in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
DWP's special advisers' gifts, hospitality and meetings, July to September 2025
New UK Envoy to champion LGBT+ rights globally
seen at 20:43, 29 June in News and communications (Our copy).
New UK Envoy to champion LGBT+ rights globally
Resident doctors agree deal with Government to end strikes
seen at 20:43, 29 June in News and communications (Our copy).
Resident doctors agree deal with Government to end strikes
Israel must uphold its obligations under international law and take urgent steps to halt the violence in the West Bank: UK statement at the UN Security Council
seen at 18:43, 29 June in News and communications (Our copy).
Israel must uphold its obligations under international law and take urgent steps to halt the violence in the West Bank: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Parole Board launches new video and leaflet for victims
seen at 18:43, 29 June in News and communications (Our copy).
Parole Board launches new video and leaflet for victims
Government crackdown on fraud leads to cancellation of over 450 Blue Badges in the Wirral
seen at 18:43, 29 June in News and communications (Our copy).
Government crackdown on fraud leads to cancellation of over 450 Blue Badges in the Wirral
PM meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte: 29 June 2026
seen at 18:43, 29 June in News and communications (Our copy).
PM meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte: 29 June 2026
Coverage of the Vagrancy Act repeal
seen at 18:31, 29 June in MHCLG in the Media (Our copy).

There is widespread positive national coverage following the department’s announcement that the 200-year-old Vagrancy Act will be repealed on Monday, bringing an end to the criminalisation of rough...

Charity Commission framework document 2026
seen at 18:31, 29 June in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Charity Commission framework document 2026
Emissions and targets for installations registered as hospitals or small emitters, 2021 to 2025
seen at 18:31, 29 June in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Emissions and targets for installations registered as hospitals or small emitters, 2021 to 2025
Maritime and Coastguard Agency refreshes safety tool for senior leaders 
seen at 18:30, 29 June in Inside MCA (Our copy).

Several changes have been made to update Leading for Safety, the MCA’s maritime industry safety guide for senior leaders. 

The guide, which has proved popular since its...

Circular 004/2026: Crime and Policing Act 2026
seen at 16:47, 29 June in News and communications (Our copy).
Circular 004/2026: Crime and Policing Act 2026
Illegal immigrants and foreign criminals to be removed
seen at 16:47, 29 June in News and communications (Our copy).
Illegal immigrants and foreign criminals to be removed
Official Statistics: Safety in the Children and Young People Secure Estate: Update to March 2026
seen at 16:45, 29 June in Ministry of Justice - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Official Statistics: Safety in the Children and Young People Secure Estate: Update to March 2026
Official Statistics: Safety in the Children and Young People Secure Estate: Update to December 2026
seen at 16:45, 29 June in Ministry of Justice - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Official Statistics: Safety in the Children and Young People Secure Estate: Update to December 2026
Letter from PLRs to UCPI following a ruling on the Tranche 4 Restriction Order approach - Undercover Policing Inquiry
seen at 16:38, 29 June in UCPI publications (Our copy).
Publication date: 29 Jun 2026. Category: Anonymity.
Letter from NPCC to UCPI following a ruling on the Tranche 4 Restriction Order approach - Undercover Policing Inquiry
seen at 16:38, 29 June in UCPI publications (Our copy).
Publication date: 29 Jun 2026. Category: Anonymity.
Emails from UCPI Secretary to NPCC Chair in relation to Tranche 4 Restriction Order approach - Undercover Policing Inquiry
seen at 16:38, 29 June in UCPI publications (Our copy).
Publication date: 29 Jun 2026. Category: Anonymity.
From review to reform: making post-implementation reviews count
seen at 16:34, 29 June in Regulatory Policy Committee (Our copy).

Post-implementation reviews are meant to answer a simple question: is a regulation still working? Too often, the answer is “not as well as it should” and yet nothing changes.

Why regulations need ...
FSA Board Meeting - March 2025
seen at 16:33, 29 June in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
FSA Board Meeting - March 2025
FOI release: Call-off contracts
seen at 16:32, 29 June in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
FOI release: Call-off contracts
FOI release: Official Treaty Register
seen at 16:32, 29 June in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
FOI release: Official Treaty Register
FOI release: External Employee Relations
seen at 16:32, 29 June in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
FOI release: External Employee Relations
Welsh Food Advisory Committee Director Report: 9 July 2026
seen at 16:32, 29 June in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Welsh Food Advisory Committee Director Report: 9 July 2026
Welsh Food Advisory Committee Themed Meeting: 9 July 2026
seen at 16:32, 29 June in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Welsh Food Advisory Committee Themed Meeting: 9 July 2026
Register of Ministers’ Gifts and Hospitality: February 2026
seen at 16:31, 29 June in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Register of Ministers’ Gifts and Hospitality: February 2026
Specialised Committee on Participation in Union Programmes Minutes: 15 December 2025
seen at 16:31, 29 June in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Specialised Committee on Participation in Union Programmes Minutes: 15 December 2025
The Principal Civil Service Pension Scheme (Amendment) Scheme 2026
seen at 16:31, 29 June in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
The Principal Civil Service Pension Scheme (Amendment) Scheme 2026
Energy firm named after £500,000 Russia sanctions settlement
seen at 14:53, 29 June in News and communications (Our copy).
Energy firm named after £500,000 Russia sanctions settlement
From bomb‑proof pants to laser weapons: 25 years of Dstl
seen at 14:53, 29 June in News and communications (Our copy).
From bomb‑proof pants to laser weapons: 25 years of Dstl
Wolverhampton fraudster sentenced after illegally claiming £30,000 in Covid loans
seen at 14:53, 29 June in News and communications (Our copy).
Wolverhampton fraudster sentenced after illegally claiming £30,000 in Covid loans
Government steps up drive to reconnect young people with £1.6 billion in unclaimed savings
seen at 14:53, 29 June in News and communications (Our copy).
Government steps up drive to reconnect young people with £1.6 billion in unclaimed savings
UN Human Rights Council 62: UK Statement for the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on the Democratic Republic of the Congo
seen at 14:53, 29 June in News and communications (Our copy).
UN Human Rights Council 62: UK Statement for the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on the Democratic Republic of the Congo
UN Human Rights Council 62: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on Burundi.
seen at 14:53, 29 June in News and communications (Our copy).
UN Human Rights Council 62: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on Burundi.
Tonnes of illegal waste cleared from West Yorkshire site
seen at 14:53, 29 June in News and communications (Our copy).
Tonnes of illegal waste cleared from West Yorkshire site
Recovered appeal: Epilepsy Society, Chesham Lane, Chalfont St Peter, Buckinghamshire (ref: 3362050 - 29 June 2026)
seen at 14:44, 29 June in News and communications (Our copy).
Recovered appeal: Epilepsy Society, Chesham Lane, Chalfont St Peter, Buckinghamshire (ref: 3362050 - 29 June 2026)
Services Week: What we are learning about introducing sustainability into service assessments
seen at 14:39, 29 June in Defra digital, data and technology (Our copy).

A couple of months back, my colleague Mary McMahon and I wrote about our work to bring in this new Service Standard point and supporting process into the department

In that...

Natural England response to Badger Trust and Wild Justice judicial review decision
seen at 14:37, 29 June in Natural England (Our copy).

The High Court has on 26 June 2026, dismissed the judicial review claim brought by Wild Justice and the Badger Trust, finding no unlawfulness in Natural England’s decision-making.  The Court declined to grant...

HM Treasury business appointment rules advice, January to March 2026
seen at 14:31, 29 June in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
HM Treasury business appointment rules advice, January to March 2026
COT register of interests
seen at 14:31, 29 June in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
COT register of interests
DSIT's equalities objectives 2026 to 2030
seen at 14:31, 29 June in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
DSIT's equalities objectives 2026 to 2030
UK–Australia Investment Partnership Memorandum of Understanding
seen at 14:31, 29 June in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
UK–Australia Investment Partnership Memorandum of Understanding
Tribute to Nigel Cotgrove
seen at 11:55, 29 June in News and communications (Our copy).
Tribute to Nigel Cotgrove
Prime Minister meets hospitality leaders to boost opportunities for young people
seen at 11:54, 29 June in News and communications (Our copy).
Prime Minister meets hospitality leaders to boost opportunities for young people
PM remarks to hospitality leaders: 29 June 2026
seen at 11:54, 29 June in News and communications (Our copy).
PM remarks to hospitality leaders: 29 June 2026
UK Foreign Secretary concludes visit to Egypt
seen at 11:54, 29 June in News and communications (Our copy).
UK Foreign Secretary concludes visit to Egypt
Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) Annual Report 2025/26
seen at 11:42, 29 June in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) Annual Report 2025/26
Monitoring air quality and dust on the HS2 Phase One route (April 2026)
seen at 11:32, 29 June in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Monitoring air quality and dust on the HS2 Phase One route (April 2026)
Monitoring noise and vibration on the HS2 Phase One route (April 2026)
seen at 11:31, 29 June in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Monitoring noise and vibration on the HS2 Phase One route (April 2026)
New world-leading lab to be built at secretive UK research site
seen at 10:54, 29 June in News and communications (Our copy).
New world-leading lab to be built at secretive UK research site
Use of AI for GXP inspection responses: setting standards without stifling innovation
seen at 10:49, 29 June in MHRA Inspectorate (Our copy).

This blog specifically relates to submissions to the MHRA Compliance Teams following GxP inspections.

The MHRA has identified examples of information relating to inspection activity submitted to...

West Midlands Swift Academy – Connecting People and Swifts in Urban Spaces 
seen at 10:48, 29 June in Natural England (Our copy).

By Chloe Hardman, Senior Project Manager, West Midlands Area Team  

In this blog, Chloe Hardman discusses swifts, and the amazing work being done to protect them within communities in...

New funding available for lowland peat soils
seen at 10:47, 29 June in Farming (Our copy).
Credit: Lisa John

Lowland peat has long supported profitable farming, but current water management practices can lead to soil loss and land subsidence. 

From today, farmers and land managers...

DHSC evaluation strategy 2026
seen at 10:42, 29 June in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
DHSC evaluation strategy 2026
Monitoring noise and vibration on the HS2 Phase One route (March 2026)
seen at 10:41, 29 June in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Monitoring noise and vibration on the HS2 Phase One route (March 2026)
Monitoring air quality and dust on the HS2 Phase One route (March 2026)
seen at 10:31, 29 June in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Monitoring air quality and dust on the HS2 Phase One route (March 2026)
The Queen Elizabeth Digital Memorial marks major milestone with new features
seen at 09:43, 29 June in News and communications (Our copy).
The Queen Elizabeth Digital Memorial marks major milestone with new features
Health assessments to be recorded as standard in major transparency drive
seen at 09:43, 29 June in News and communications (Our copy).
Health assessments to be recorded as standard in major transparency drive
At least six new air defence warships to defend UK waters and boost shipbuilding
seen at 09:43, 29 June in News and communications (Our copy).
At least six new air defence warships to defend UK waters and boost shipbuilding
Funding for businesses who give youngsters a chance as Government ramps up youth jobs drive
seen at 09:43, 29 June in News and communications (Our copy).
Funding for businesses who give youngsters a chance as Government ramps up youth jobs drive
Appointments to National Park Authorities and National Landscape Conservation Boards.
seen at 09:43, 29 June in News and communications (Our copy).
Appointments to National Park Authorities and National Landscape Conservation Boards.
From acorns to ambition: six years of the Nature for Climate Fund and what comes next 
seen at 09:41, 29 June in Forestry Commission (Our copy).

Richard Chapman, Programme Director of the Defra Trees Programme, reflects on the Nature for Climate Fund and shares what the future holds for the sector.

When the Nature for Climate Fund launched ...

Proposed Tribunal Rule changes for applications under section 11 of the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025
seen at 09:31, 29 June in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Proposed Tribunal Rule changes for applications under section 11 of the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025
Supporting England’s peat: new grants for water management, wetter farming and restoration capacity 
seen at 09:30, 29 June in Environment (Our copy).
An aerial view of a paludiculture trial site (Credit: Lancashire Wildlife Trust)

My name is Anika Dowling, and I am a policy advisor in Defra’s Peat team. In this blog I’ll set...

Taxpayers urged to get ahead of July Self Assessment payment deadline
seen at 02:50, 29 June in News and communications (Our copy).
Taxpayers urged to get ahead of July Self Assessment payment deadline
New funding boost to protect England's iconic peatlands
seen at 02:49, 29 June in News and communications (Our copy).
New funding boost to protect England's iconic peatlands

28 June 2026

High-speed boats and new drones for elite Commando Force under Defence Investment Plan
seen at 09:49, 28 June in News and communications (Our copy).
High-speed boats and new drones for elite Commando Force under Defence Investment Plan
Rough sleeping no longer a crime as Vagrancy Act repealed
seen at 02:51, 28 June in News and communications (Our copy).
Rough sleeping no longer a crime as Vagrancy Act repealed

27 June 2026

Nation unites to celebrate Armed Forces Day as Southport selected for 2027 national event
seen at 18:43, 27 June in News and communications (Our copy).
Nation unites to celebrate Armed Forces Day as Southport selected for 2027 national event
Pioneering projects to transform obesity care, backed by £85 million from government and industry
seen at 02:52, 27 June in News and communications (Our copy).
Pioneering projects to transform obesity care, backed by £85 million from government and industry

26 June 2026

Supplementary information on referrals to the NRM made prior to an arranged return from the UK, 2025
seen at 23:31, 26 June in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Supplementary information on referrals to the NRM made prior to an arranged return from the UK, 2025
The UK has committed up to $26 million to support the Ebola response in the DRC: UK statement at the UN Security Council
seen at 22:43, 26 June in News and communications (Our copy).
The UK has committed up to $26 million to support the Ebola response in the DRC: UK statement at the UN Security Council
UK deploys search and rescue team and emergency funding to support Venezuela earthquake response
seen at 20:43, 26 June in News and communications (Our copy).
UK deploys search and rescue team and emergency funding to support Venezuela earthquake response
UN Human Rights Council 62: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on Venezuela.
seen at 18:43, 26 June in News and communications (Our copy).
UN Human Rights Council 62: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on Venezuela.
The Rapid Support Forces must halt their assault on El Obeid: UK statement at the UN Security Council
seen at 16:44, 26 June in News and communications (Our copy).
The Rapid Support Forces must halt their assault on El Obeid: UK statement at the UN Security Council
The AAIB has dispatched a team to Dunkeswell Airfield, Devon
seen at 16:44, 26 June in News and communications (Our copy).
The AAIB has dispatched a team to Dunkeswell Airfield, Devon
GBE-N proudly supports the Armed Forces Community
seen at 16:44, 26 June in News and communications (Our copy).
GBE-N proudly supports the Armed Forces Community
UK Government bolsters Ukraine’s economic recovery, with World Bank approving $1 billion in UK-backed finance
seen at 16:42, 26 June in Ministry of Justice - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
UK Government bolsters Ukraine’s economic recovery, with World Bank approving $1 billion in UK-backed finance
FOI release: Copy of the March 2026 Spend data over £25K
seen at 16:31, 26 June in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
FOI release: Copy of the March 2026 Spend data over £25K
Insolvency Service is making ‘meaningful improvements’ to the insolvency system
seen at 14:44, 26 June in News and communications (Our copy).
Insolvency Service is making ‘meaningful improvements’ to the insolvency system
Cambridge South station opens
seen at 14:44, 26 June in News and communications (Our copy).
Cambridge South station opens
Engine of Reform — Evaluation Task Force 2026 Conference champions evidence-led government
seen at 14:44, 26 June in News and communications (Our copy).
Engine of Reform — Evaluation Task Force 2026 Conference champions evidence-led government
Six Governors have been appointed and four reappointed to the British Film Institute
seen at 14:44, 26 June in News and communications (Our copy).
Six Governors have been appointed and four reappointed to the British Film Institute
SIA inspections uncover public safety risks in night-time economy
seen at 14:44, 26 June in News and communications (Our copy).
SIA inspections uncover public safety risks in night-time economy
Want to improve services across health and care? Become a DHSC service assessor
seen at 14:40, 26 June in Digital health and social care (Our copy).

If you work in digital, data or technology across health and care, chances are you’ve come across the Government Service Standard.

It’s the backbone of how we design services that actually work...

Backing Britain’s Carers: Proposed New Rights in the Spotlight
seen at 14:38, 26 June in Social care (Our copy).

As part of Carers Week 2026, the Department for Business and Trade launched a consultation on employment rights for unpaid carers and parents of seriously ill children. Jack McLuckie, Senior Policy Lead...

Intelligence Report concerning how the Bradford anti-fascist opposition unfolded - Undercover Policing Inquiry
seen at 14:36, 26 June in UCPI publications (Our copy).
Publication date: 26 Jun 2026. Category: Report.
Internal record of Regulation of Investigatory Power Act applications - Undercover Policing Inquiry
seen at 14:36, 26 June in UCPI publications (Our copy).
Publication date: 26 Jun 2026. Category: Document.
Intelligence Report concerning work contact details for No Platform activist Joe Batty - Undercover Policing Inquiry
seen at 14:36, 26 June in UCPI publications (Our copy).
Publication date: 26 Jun 2026. Category: Report.
Intelligence Report concerning personal contact details for No Platform activist Joe Batty - Undercover Policing Inquiry
seen at 14:36, 26 June in UCPI publications (Our copy).
Publication date: 26 Jun 2026. Category: Report.
Intelligence Report concerning the Socialist Workers Party shift in approach to meetings - Undercover Policing Inquiry
seen at 14:36, 26 June in UCPI publications (Our copy).
Publication date: 26 Jun 2026. Category: Report.
Intelligence Report concerning No Platform's plans to disrupt British National Party's Red, White and Blue weekend - Undercover Policing Inquiry
seen at 14:36, 26 June in UCPI publications (Our copy).
Publication date: 26 Jun 2026. Category: Report.
SDS Diagram showing groups undercover officers have infiltrated - Undercover Policing Inquiry
seen at 14:36, 26 June in UCPI publications (Our copy).
Publication date: 26 Jun 2026. Category: Document.
Intelligence Report concerning an activist of No Platform, him abstaining from alcohol and a potential move to Czech Rpeublic - Undercover Policing Inquiry
seen at 14:36, 26 June in UCPI publications (Our copy).
Publication date: 26 Jun 2026. Category: Report.
Intelligence Report concerning No Platform activists attending a peace march in Central London - Undercover Policing Inquiry
seen at 14:36, 26 June in UCPI publications (Our copy).
Publication date: 26 Jun 2026. Category: Report.
Intelligence Report concerning the finances of London No Platform - Undercover Policing Inquiry
seen at 14:36, 26 June in UCPI publications (Our copy).
Publication date: 26 Jun 2026. Category: Report.
Intelligence Report concerning upcoming No Platform anti fascist national conference in Nottingham - Undercover Policing Inquiry
seen at 14:36, 26 June in UCPI publications (Our copy).
Publication date: 26 Jun 2026. Category: Report.
Intelligence Report concerning the agenda for No Platform's National Conference in Nottingham - Undercover Policing Inquiry
seen at 14:36, 26 June in UCPI publications (Our copy).
Publication date: 26 Jun 2026. Category: Report.
Intelligence Report concerning a No Platform member's concern over potential criminal charges - Undercover Policing Inquiry
seen at 14:36, 26 June in UCPI publications (Our copy).
Publication date: 26 Jun 2026. Category: Report.
Intelligence Report concerning the National Front match in Bromley and counter-demonstration by UNISON and the Socialist Party - Undercover Policing Inquiry
seen at 14:36, 26 June in UCPI publications (Our copy).
Publication date: 26 Jun 2026. Category: Report.
Intelligence Report concerning personal problems of a member of No Platform - Undercover Policing Inquiry
seen at 14:36, 26 June in UCPI publications (Our copy).
Publication date: 26 Jun 2026. Category: Report.
HN104 Annual review - Undercover Policing Inquiry
seen at 14:36, 26 June in UCPI publications (Our copy).
Publication date: 26 Jun 2026. Category: Document.
Intelligence Report concerning No Platform (NP) plan to oppose National Front (NF) Bermondsey march - Undercover Policing Inquiry
seen at 14:36, 26 June in UCPI publications (Our copy).
Publication date: 26 Jun 2026. Category: Report.
Intelligence Report concerning the Socialist Party candidate in Northwold Ward in Hackney - Undercover Policing Inquiry
seen at 14:36, 26 June in UCPI publications (Our copy).
Publication date: 26 Jun 2026. Category: Report.
Intelligence Report concerning No Platform plans to target British National Party and National Front canvassers - Undercover Policing Inquiry
seen at 14:36, 26 June in UCPI publications (Our copy).
Publication date: 26 Jun 2026. Category: Report.
Intelligence Report concerning No Platform activists knowledge of mobile phones being able to be tracked as part of crime prevention - Undercover Policing Inquiry
seen at 14:36, 26 June in UCPI publications (Our copy).
Publication date: 26 Jun 2026. Category: Report.
Intelligence Report concerning a No Platform (NP) anti -BNP meeting in Lewisham - Undercover Policing Inquiry
seen at 14:36, 26 June in UCPI publications (Our copy).
Publication date: 26 Jun 2026. Category: Report.
Intelligence Report concerning prominent No Platform activists moving house - Undercover Policing Inquiry
seen at 14:36, 26 June in UCPI publications (Our copy).
Publication date: 26 Jun 2026. Category: Report.
Intelligence Report regarding Socialist Party response to Trade Union organisations shifting to left wing ideology - Undercover Policing Inquiry
seen at 14:36, 26 June in UCPI publications (Our copy).
Publication date: 26 Jun 2026. Category: Report.
Intelligence Report concerning Moss & Co being the solicitors used by No Platform - Undercover Policing Inquiry
seen at 14:36, 26 June in UCPI publications (Our copy).
Publication date: 26 Jun 2026. Category: Report.
Memo regarding HN104's trip to Italy and encounter with activists on his return journey - Undercover Policing Inquiry
seen at 14:36, 26 June in UCPI publications (Our copy).
Publication date: 26 Jun 2026. Category: Memorandum.
Authorisation for HN104 to continue operating as a Covert Human Intelligence Source - Undercover Policing Inquiry
seen at 14:36, 26 June in UCPI publications (Our copy).
Publication date: 26 Jun 2026. Category: Document.