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22 December

Tax Minister and Bingo Association celebrate scrapping of Bingo Duty
Tax Minister and Bingo Association celebrate scrapping of Bingo Duty
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The warring parties must end the bloodshed in Sudan: UK statement at the UN Security Council
The warring parties must end the bloodshed in Sudan: UK statement at the UN Security Council
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PM call with President Jerí of Peru: 22 December 2025
PM call with President Jerí of Peru: 22 December 2025
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UK secures additional 8 million in valuable fishing opportunities for 2026
UK secures additional £8 million in valuable fishing opportunities for 2026
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TRA upholds recommendation on imports of excavators from China
TRA upholds recommendation on imports of excavators from China
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Entertainment resort complex, Bedford: statement of reasons for the grant of planning permission
Entertainment resort complex, Bedford: statement of reasons for the grant of planning permission
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Elections under the current circumstances in Myanmar risk provoking further violence: UK statement on Myanmar
Elections under the current circumstances in Myanmar risk provoking further violence: UK statement on Myanmar
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UK and Belize work together to strengthen community-led fisheries management
UK and Belize work together to strengthen community-led fisheries management
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Northumberland man sentenced for illegal waste dumping
Northumberland man sentenced for illegal waste dumping
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Shining light in dark places: A magistrate’s reflection on faith and service this Christmas

My name is Elliot Curryer and I sit as a Family Court magistrate on the East Kent Bench, having been appointed in June 2025.Growing up, I experienced first-hand the impact of family breakdown and subsequently...

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WindermereWrapped: Our Year in Review

By Andy Brown, Water Regulation Manager North West

Lake Windermere, Cumbria

As we head into the festive season, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on what's been an incredibly busy...

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2025 in MedTech: a year of innovation, global leadership and regulatory milestones
Rob Reid, MHRA deputy director of innovation devices, at AI Airlock Connect, October 2025

As the end of 2025 rapidly approaches, I find myself searching out those articles and lists that reflect on key...

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DESNZ: workforce management information, November 2025
DESNZ: workforce management information, November 2025
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UK-Ireland Contact Group on Radiological Matters, Winter 2025: communiqué
UK-Ireland Contact Group on Radiological Matters, Winter 2025: communiqué
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Kimberley Process plenary: November 2025
Kimberley Process plenary: November 2025
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Fisheries: bilateral agreement with the Faroe Islands for 2026
Fisheries: bilateral agreement with the Faroe Islands for 2026
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Serious Fraud Office and Five Eyes on foreign bribery indicators
Serious Fraud Office and Five Eyes on foreign bribery indicators
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CMA proposes to accept remedies in pastry deal
CMA proposes to accept remedies in pastry deal
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Notification of intention to prepare Environmental Delivery Plans
Notification of intention to prepare Environmental Delivery Plans
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Boom lifts and baubles: keeping Britain’s festive spirit aloft
Boom lifts and baubles: keeping Britain’s festive spirit aloft
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Citizens’ Rights Specialised Committee meeting, 18 December 2025: joint statement
Citizens’ Rights Specialised Committee meeting, 18 December 2025: joint statement
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Government appoints interim commissioners to the EHRC
Government appoints interim commissioners to the EHRC
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WPP appointed to be UK Government’s lead media agency
WPP appointed to be UK Government’s lead media agency
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Chancellor announces date of Spring Forecast
Chancellor announces date of Spring Forecast
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Recruitment for a senior Policy Officer
Recruitment for a senior Policy Officer
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DHSC: workforce management information November 2025
DHSC: workforce management information November 2025
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DLUHC: non-consolidated performance related pay 2023 to 2024
DLUHC: non-consolidated performance related pay 2023 to 2024
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MHCLG: non-consolidated performance related pay 2024 to 2025
MHCLG: non-consolidated performance related pay 2024 to 2025
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UK Anti-Doping annual report and accounts 2024 to 2025
UK Anti-Doping annual report and accounts 2024 to 2025
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DSIT: workforce management information, November 2025
DSIT: workforce management information, November 2025
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Fisheries: bilateral agreement with the Faroe Islands for North-East Atlantic mackerel in 2026
Fisheries: bilateral agreement with the Faroe Islands for North-East Atlantic mackerel in 2026
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Packaging producer responsibility monitoring plan 2026
Packaging producer responsibility monitoring plan 2026
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SAF Mandate: crop-derived sustainable aviation fuel
SAF Mandate: crop-derived sustainable aviation fuel
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More people taking control of their tax as HMRC app use surges
More people taking control of their tax as HMRC app use surges
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AnimalWelfareStrategy for England published
Credit: Graham Higgins

The government has today launched the Animal Welfare Strategy for England.

It sets out a comprehensive programme of reforms to improve the lives of millions...

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DBT: workforce management information November 2025
DBT: workforce management information November 2025
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Animal welfare strategy for England
Animal welfare strategy for England
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Healthcare regulator suggests simple winter wellness choices to keep you safe this cough and cold season
Healthcare regulator suggests simple winter wellness choices to keep you safe this cough and cold season
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Regional Flood and Coastal Committee Chair Appointments
Regional Flood and Coastal Committee Chair Appointments
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Anniversary Statement: ATR 72-212 A, G-CMMK
Anniversary Statement: ATR 72-212 A, G-CMMK
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Near miss at Helpston level crossing
Near miss at Helpston level crossing
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Fuel margins remain “persistently high” and this is not explained by operating costs, CMA finds
Fuel margins remain “persistently high” and this is not explained by operating costs, CMA finds
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Crayfish: apply for permission to trap
Crayfish: apply for permission to trap
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Martyn’s Law Regulator preparations
Martyn’s Law Regulator preparations
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Defra: workforce management information November 2025
Defra: workforce management information November 2025
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Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman annual report and accounts 2024 to 2025
Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman annual report and accounts 2024 to 2025
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DBS Christmas and New Year Opening Times 2025
DBS Christmas and New Year Opening Times 2025
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New Traffic Commissioner appointed in Scotland
New Traffic Commissioner appointed in Scotland
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Oaks and invaders: why protecting our iconic oak matters

Sam Cooke, Oak Processionary Moth Administration Officer at the Forestry Commission, reflects on the ongoing battle against oak processionary moth (OPM) and explains the integral work that is needed to manage...

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Coloradobeetleeradicated in the UK

Colorado beetle has officially been eradicated from the United Kingdom (UK).

And that is not just good news, it is fantastic news for our potato growers, ...

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HMRC and VOA: workforce management information, November 2025
HMRC and VOA: workforce management information, November 2025
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Fourteenth annual Japan-UK Nuclear Dialogue
Fourteenth annual Japan-UK Nuclear Dialogue
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21 December

Defra announces biggest animal welfare reforms in a generation 
Defra announces biggest animal welfare reforms in a generation 
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PM call with President Trump of the United States: 21 December 2025
PM call with President Trump of the United States: 21 December 2025
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20 December

DSMA Committee Meeting, Autumn 2025

DSMA Autumn 2025 Minutes Final_Acc

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Summary of the Secretary’s Report – Apr to Oct 25

20251113_Summary Sec_Report_Apr-Oct25_Acc

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Taxpayer cash protected as crackdown on rogue landlords expands
Taxpayer cash protected as crackdown on rogue landlords expands
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Seamless streaming for festive journeys with South Western Railway's super wifi trial
Seamless streaming for festive journeys with South Western Railway's super wifi trial
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19 December

Libya’s political deadlock continues to deny its people the democratic choice, economic opportunity, and security they deserve: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Libya’s political deadlock continues to deny its people the democratic choice, economic opportunity, and security they deserve: UK statement at the UN Security Council
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MoD Digital Commercial End of Year message to Industry Delivering Digital Advantage Together

As we close out the calendar year, I want to take the opportunity to extend my thanks to all our industry partners for your continued commitment and collaboration in working towards delivering Defence’s ...

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MHRA approves lenacapavir for the prevention of sexually transmitted HIV-1 infection
MHRA approves lenacapavir for the prevention of sexually transmitted HIV-1 infection
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HMRC revises interest rates for late payments
HMRC revises interest rates for late payments
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New Chair appointed to the Board of Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
New Chair appointed to the Board of Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
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School transport provider curtailed for failing to provide Bus Open Data
School transport provider curtailed for failing to provide Bus Open Data
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The Spark
The Spark
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Foreign Secretary Remarks at the Greek MFA
Foreign Secretary Remarks at the Greek MFA
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Potential risks from transfer slabs in buildings
Potential risks from transfer slabs in buildings
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Form: Customer declaration and medical declaration form
Form: Customer declaration and medical declaration form
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Interns gain insight at the High Court and Court of Appeal

Thirteen aspiring barristers from underrepresented backgrounds took part in an intensive, five-day paid internship at High Court and Court of Appeal, as part of the Bridging the Bar cohort of 2025. The initiative...

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Next steps for English council reorganisation

Yesterday, the government announced that English councils undergoing reorganisation have been invited to give views on postponing their local elections next May.

This follows multiple councils ...

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Strategic Engagement Group Meeting Chair’s Summary - December 2025
Strategic Engagement Group Meeting Chair’s Summary - December 2025
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Tobacco Duty: rate changes
Tobacco Duty: rate changes
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Responding to human rights judgments: 2024 to 2025
Responding to human rights judgments: 2024 to 2025
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CICA Christmas and New Year opening hours 2025-26
CICA Christmas and New Year opening hours 2025-26
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Prime Minister seeks a new social and behavioural scientist to join the Council for Science and Technology 
Prime Minister seeks a new social and behavioural scientist to join the Council for Science and Technology 
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Germany passes new law to crack down on people smuggling to UK
Germany passes new law to crack down on people smuggling to UK
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The UK strongly condemns the recent coup in Guinea-Bissau and the attempted coup in Benin: UK statement at the UN Security Council
The UK strongly condemns the recent coup in Guinea-Bissau and the attempted coup in Benin: UK statement at the UN Security Council
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Increased access to justice for claimants to take on powerful organisations in court
Increased access to justice for claimants to take on powerful organisations in court
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Speech by the President of the King’s Bench Division: The Mayflower Lecture 2025

The rise of machine learning and generative AI (GenAI) tools, especially large language models (LLMs) – introduces opportunities and potential risk into the legal process. AI, when properly directed, raises...

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Liverpool man prosecuted for lying to SIA about convictions
Liverpool man prosecuted for lying to SIA about convictions
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OSCAR II – publishing data from the database: December 2025
OSCAR II – publishing data from the database: December 2025
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National Crime Agency: workforce management information November 2025
National Crime Agency: workforce management information November 2025
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FCDO ministerial gifts, hospitality, travel and meetings, April to June 2024
FCDO ministerial gifts, hospitality, travel and meetings, April to June 2024
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DVLA spending over 500 on an ePCS from November 2025
DVLA spending over £500 on an ePCS from November 2025
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DfT: workforce management information, November 2025
DfT: workforce management information, November 2025
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January 2026 Catch Limit Review
January 2026 Catch Limit Review
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Publishing Baroness Batters' independent Farm Profitability Review (Baroness Hayman of Ullock)

My Rt. Hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Emma Reynolds MP) has made the following statement.

A strong domestic farming sector is, and always will be, a lynchpin...

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Provisional Police Funding Settlement (England and Wales) 2026-27 (Sarah Jones)

Total funding for police forces, including Counter-Terrorism Policing, will be up to £19.5 billion in 2026-27, an increase of up to £798 million compared to the 2025-26 police funding settlement. Total...

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Manston Inquiry Terms of Reference (Alex Norris)

On 12 February 2025, the Government announced the establishment of a non-statutory Inquiry, to investigate and report on the decisions, actions and circumstances which led to the conditions encountered by those...

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Consultation on Manchester Arena Inquiry recommendations 7 and 8 (Dan Jarvis)

Today the Government is launching a public consultation relating to the private security industry, specifically Manchester Arena Inquiry Monitored Recommendations MR7 (in-house CCTV operatives should be licensed...

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Local Government Reorganisation (Alison McGovern, Member, Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission)

This Government is determined to streamline local government by replacing the current two-tier system with new single-tier unitary councils, ending the wasteful two-tier premium. We are progressing this landmark...

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Freehold Estates (Matthew Pennycook, Member, Planning and Infrastructure Bill Committee)

For too many homeowners, the experience of living on a newly developed housing estate has been tainted by the hidden and enduring consequences of unadopted infrastructure. Roads, sewers, drains, green spaces, ...

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Adult Services Review (Wes Streeting)

Today, NHSE England has published the independent review of NHS Adult Gender Services, led by Dr David Levy. The review was commissioned by NHS England in June 2024 in response to a recommendation in the Cass...

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Ajax Investigation (Luke Pollard)

I am updating Parliament before Christmas recess on the British Army’s Armoured Cavalry Programme, known as Ajax. The safety of our Service Personnel remains a top priority for me and the Ministry of Defence...

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Inheritance tax relief for infected blood compensation payments (Dan Tomlinson, Member, Public Accounts Committee)

At Budget 2025, the government announced that it would extend the existing relief from inheritance tax (IHT) for compensation payments made from the Infected Blood Compensation Scheme and the Infected Blood Interim...

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National Policy Statement for Nuclear Energy Infrastructure EN-7 (Michael Shanks)

Today I am pleased to announce we have designated the National Policy Statement for nuclear energy generation, EN-7, according to the Planning Act 2008. EN-7 now provides the planning framework for all nationally...

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UK COVID-19 Inquiry response costs for Quarter 2 25/26 (Nick Thomas-Symonds)

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...

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Automatic Enrolment Earnings Trigger and Qualifying Earnings Band Review 2026/27 (Torsten Bell, Member, Pension Schemes Bill Committee)

Automatic enrolment has transformed workplace pension saving for millions of workers. However, despite this success, the Government recognises that millions are still undersaving for their retirement. That is...

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Vehicle Type Approval (Simon Lightwood, Member, Bus Services (No. 2) Bill [HL] Committee)

Today, the Government is confirming that it intends to legislate to mandate that vehicles placed on the market in Great Britain must hold dual GB and EU type approval and marking, enabling their sale in both ...

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Publishing Baroness Batters' independent Farm Profitability Review (Emma Reynolds)

A strong domestic farming sector is, and always will be, a lynchpin for national security.

As Secretary of State, I will always champion British farming and rural communities. I’ve visited...

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