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UK Human Rights Ambassador visits Tanzania ahead of UN review

New MHRA research puts needle-free Strep A vaccine within reach

MMO to strengthen fisheries statistics following accreditation cancellation

Minister launches new campus for National School of Government

Warm Homes Loan Scheme: Factsheet  

Parents who murdered 13-week-old son have sentences increased

Anticipating Exploitation: Using Futures Analysis to Stay Ahead of Modern Slavery Threats

Northern gannet (Morus bassanus) in flight. Credit: Francesca Della Valle (MMO)

The English coastline supports a remarkable diversity of bird life. Its rich network of mudflats, saltmarshes and shallow coastal...

179th ACNFP meeting - 18 November 2026

Post-Consent Unit: guidance on discharging requirements

UK and Poland strengthen defences on Europe's Eastern flank

Gwyndod supply chain mobilised to deliver UK’s first SMRs

New consultations launched on future of fees and access to data

MCA and GMB sign Recognition Agreement for Coastguard Rescue Officers

Defra: workforce management information September 2026

Future of access to HM Land Registry information

Restructuring HM Land Registry fees

UK Defence Footprint 2026 – Rearm the country, reindustrialise our communities

Display of the Biodiversity Intactness Index, developed by the Natural History Museum, on display at the Museum’s Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition. Credit: Natural History Museum.

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Churches Conservation Trust: Tuesday 27th October 2026

Draft affirmative coming for Customs (Contravention of a Relevant Rule) (Maximum Penalty) (Amendment) Order 2026. See other results for details.

Draft affirmative coming for Trusts and Succession (Scotland) Act 2024 (Consequential Provisions and Modifications) (Pension Schemes) Order 2026. See other results for details.

Draft affirmative coming for Securitisation (Amendment and Miscellaneous Provisions) Regulations 2026. See other results for details.

Draft affirmative coming for Northern Ireland Elections (Combined Polls 2027) Regulations 2026. See other results for details.

Good growth in every part of the country depends on local leaders being able to invest in their own places with certainty and over the long-term. In the Rewiring the State Cabinet Statement published on 31 July...

It is simply not acceptable that we have thousands of people rough sleeping on the streets as winter draws in.

The Prime Minister is clear that this is his priority: he launched a national effort to end...

2026 saw significant wildfire activity, with more than 1,300 wildfire incidents recorded in England by the end of August, including a number of major incidents requiring a significant multi-agency response. Following...

As a low-cost home ownership product, Shared Ownership has enabled hundreds of thousands of people to get on the property ladder who otherwise would not have been able to do so. However, despite improvements ...

I am informing the House that the Department for Work and Pensions has issued the first Eligibility Verification Notice under powers introduced by the Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Act 2025, ...

As set out in the Animal Welfare Strategy for England, the Government has committed to consult on banning the use of carbon dioxide gas stunning of pigs.

I can announce this consultation launches...

The Government has today announced £7 million of funding for UK Sport to carry out a detailed feasibility study for a future bid to host an Olympic and Paralympic Games in the North of England in the 2040s...

AI is an age-defining technological change. The government will ensure AI is a force for good, strengthening the UK’s security and resilience and protecting against emerging threats. This will ensure the...

I am today announcing the establishment of an advisory panel for adult victims and survivors of child sexual abuse and exploitation, fulfilling a commitment made by the former Home Secretary in 2025. The Panel...

I am today providing an update to the House to confirm the formal establishment of the National School of Government and Public Services, following the written ministerial statement made on 20 January 2026 (HCWS1260...

The Princess Royal to visit Cape Town for Commonwealth Agriculture Conference

Ofqual fines Innovate Awarding £185,000 over failures to deal with fraud risks

RSH publishes annual social housing stocks and rents statistics

The Lady Chief Justice has appointed Lord Justice Green as Chair of the Judicial College. The appointment will commence on 20 November 2026. He succeeds Lady Justice King.The Lady Chief Justice said:

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The Lady Chief Justice has appointed Mrs Justice Joanna Smith as Deputy President of the Business and Property Division. The interim appointment will commence on 1 November 2026 and will continue until a new...

Committee Advice Document on AM-1 glycolipids (RP1457)

Everyday fixes to make life easier for millions of Britons

The United Kingdom remains committed to working with Iraq, Kuwait, and the Tripartite Commission to provide answers for families of missing loved ones: UK statement at the UN Security Council

We must protect and build on 30 years of work supporting the protection of children in conflicts: UK statement at the UN Security Council

E5 Defence Ministers' Statement: 26 October 2026

OPSS reflects on how the 2026 Royal Society Pairing Scheme, supported by the Government Science & Engineering Profession, strengthened connections between research and regulation.

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Government welcomes Official Partners for COP31 Pavilion

&pound;12,000 fine for Cheltenham waste operator for disposal of diesel

Investigation launched as dispute risks bringing disability charity to a halt

Thousands of young people put down roots in agricultural careers at Jobs Fair

Home Secretary announces independent review into the murder of Henry Nowak

Respect Orders launch targeting anti-social behaviour offenders

SIA non-executive director re-appointed

What is a Good Level of Development and why does it matter? 

UKAEA financial transactions statistical data from 2026 to 2027

Fire and rescue national framework: 2026 progress report

DCMS senior officials expenses and meetings April to June 2026

New practice guide on contractual control rights now available

Government unleashes &pound;1.2 billion crackdown as part of anti-fraud drive

The Environment Agency is the main body in England responsible for making sure waste is regulated effectively. As the population grows and the climate changes, managing waste well is more important than ever...

On Sunday (25 October), the government announced it will provide local leaders with &pound;285 million to introduce Good Growth funding. This will give Mayors and local leaders more money, more powers...

Once in a while, research hits a sweet spot of relevance and timeliness, in tune with the direction of governmental policy. A recent example is SSAC’s occasional paper No. 27 ‘The influence of ...

Tom Warth (Chief Operating Officer) talks about the human element behind planning as the latest performance statistics are published.   

In the last couple of weeks two large solar farms were given...

UKAEA financial transactions statistical data from 2025 to 2026

Framework agreement between DHSC and the Human Tissue Authority: 2026 to 2029

Proscription policy and process statement

As the Convention on Biological Diversity COP17 continues in Yerevan, in Armenia, the global 30 by 30 target will be firmly in focus: conserving and effectively managing at least 30% of the world’s land, ...

Government response to SSAC Occasional Paper 27: The influence of the social security system on educational and vocational decision-making at age 16

Statement from the Coalition on Atrocity Prevention and Justice for Sudan: one year on from the 26 October 2025 Atrocity in El Fasher

London loft and extension company which left unfinished building work shut down

Four million illegal cigarettes seized in Border Force crackdown

New panel to give child abuse and exploitation survivors a voice

Accelerated houseblocks delivery programme addendum to PBC3: summary business case

UK sanctions senior commanders implicated in campaign of rape in Sudan and unveils new support for survivors

UK, Ukraine and Latvia extend crackdown on Russian grain theft 

Series 3 of DBS' safeguarding podcast turns focus to barring

Accredited official statistics: Mortgage and landlord possession statistics: July to September 2026

Accredited official statistics: Legal aid statistics quarterly: July to September 2026

Accredited official statistics: Legal aid statistics quarterly: October to December 2026

Extradition District Judges Conference

Monday 19 October 2026

THE JUDGMENT OF THE EXTRADITION DISTRICT JUDGE

by Mr Justice Fordham

High Court Judge

Introduction...

As the 17th Convention on Biological Diversity COP gets underway in Armenia, Tony Juniper, Chair of Natural England, reflects on what's really at stake behind the headlines, technical reports and policy ...

Shortly after midnight (UK time) on 26 October 26, NASA launched a pair of spacecraft that would change our perspective of the Sun.

20 years later, the Solar Terrestrial Relations Observatory (STEREO...

Use of the MSF radio time and frequency signal: call for evidence

Walthamstow Wetlands nature reserve. Credit Torsten Reimer, Flickr.

Nature is fundamental to our lives and our economy. Healthy soils help us grow food. Rivers and wetlands provide clean water and help protect...

Tyneside pizza boss jailed after gambling with money from &pound;150,000 Covid loan fraud

Bedfordshire soldiers laid to rest on the Western Front

Middlesex Regiment soldier laid to rest on the Somme

Reappointment of 22 members to the Parole Board

Robin Gray, Landscape and Woodland Design Advisor, explains how designing a woodland with landscape in mind and following the UK Forestry Standard (UKFS), can result in greater efficiencies and benefits for ...

A loft can look spacious when it is empty yet offer much less usable room once access, structure and insulation are considered. Start with feasibility checks before choosing a layout or assuming the project ...

Handover should leave you able to use, maintain and understand the work you have paid for. Plan the information you need before the last week of a project, while the people responsible are still available to...

HS2 Safe at Heart Strategy

HMRC: spending over &pound;500, September 2026

National School Evidence Centre Evaluation Strategy Summary: How we will evaluate the National School

Phasing out carbon dioxide stunning of pigs

Mobilising private finance for local nature recovery

New plans to end carbon dioxide stunning of pigs to prevent suffering

PM confident every rough sleeper will have route off the street by Christmas as funding doubles

Joint statement from HM Treasury and Department of Finance Canada

Delivering the 30by30 commitment

A useful renovation brief explains what your home needs to do, what you can spend and which decisions remain open. It gives designers and builders a shared starting point and makes their proposals easier to ...