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15 December

Working over Christmas? ‘Check Your Pay’
Working over Christmas? ‘Check Your Pay’
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Over 1 billion for victims of domestic abuse to access support and rebuild their lives
Over £1 billion for victims of domestic abuse to access support and rebuild their lives
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Festive foods and your medicines: MHRA shares advice to help you stay safe this winter
Festive foods and your medicines: MHRA shares advice to help you stay safe this winter
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Advice accepted onspring 2026COVID-19 vaccination programme
Advice accepted onspring 2026COVID-19 vaccination programme
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New crypto rules to unlock growth and protect customers 
New crypto rules to unlock growth and protect customers 
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Vacancy for a Publications Manager
Vacancy for a Publications Manager
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Coverage of our over £1 billion investment to support victims of domestic abuse

There has been widespread national coverage of the government’s announcement which unveiled over £1 billion will be invested for victims of domestic abuse to access support and rebuild their...

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ADOPT: first projects selected as next round opens

In April, we launched the first round of the Accelerating Development of Practices and Technologies (ADOPT) fund.

Grants offered through ADOPT support farmer-led on-farm trials to develop...

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Assistive technology research and development work: 2024 to 2025
Assistive technology research and development work: 2024 to 2025
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Inclusion and Diversity Annual Report 2024-25
Inclusion and Diversity Annual Report 2024-25
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Counter-terrorism disruptive powers report 2024
Counter-terrorism disruptive powers report 2024
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The third UK-EU Cyber Dialogue took place in Brussels
The third UK-EU Cyber Dialogue took place in Brussels
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Major expansion of colleges to train next generation of workers
Major expansion of colleges to train next generation of workers
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Farmers lead the next wave of greener, smarter farming
Farmers lead the next wave of greener, smarter farming
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Fatal accident at Chestnut Grove footpath crossing
Fatal accident at Chestnut Grove footpath crossing
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UK national statement to UNCAC 2025
UK national statement to UNCAC 2025
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Project SIREN: advancing networked sensing through collaboration
Project SIREN: advancing networked sensing through collaboration
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Record 9.5 billion early years investment
Record £9.5 billion early years investment
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Future Food Regulation and Healthy Food Sales

Cymraeg

At the FSA’s Board meeting on Wednesday, the Chief Executive’s update to the Board highlighted the recent request from Government for the FSA to develop a new national approach...

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Carbon valuation: why it matters for regulatory policy

Carbon impacts can feature heavily in the economic appraisal supporting regulatory policy proposals. They can sit on either side of the cost-benefit ledger. Recent impact assessments published with legislation...

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Revenue and Customs brief 9 (2025): VAT liability of the supply of temporary medical staff (locum doctors)
Revenue and Customs brief 9 (2025): VAT liability of the supply of temporary medical staff (locum doctors)
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Indo-Pacific Minister Seema Malhotra visits Japan
Indo-Pacific Minister Seema Malhotra visits Japan
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UK supports South Africa’s low-carbon transition with new Climate Finance Accelerator
UK supports South Africa’s low-carbon transition with new Climate Finance Accelerator
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Keystage CIC grading under review
Keystage CIC grading under review
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Construction boss created false bank statement in bid to hide British Gas invoice fraud
Construction boss created false bank statement in bid to hide British Gas invoice fraud
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MI6 Chief says the “front line is everywhere” in first speech, as the UK faces new “age of uncertainty”
MI6 Chief says the “front line is everywhere” in first speech, as the UK faces new “age of uncertainty”
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What are people telling us about urgent dental care?
When it's hard to find an NHS dentist, many people turn to urgent dental care to treat routine problems.
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5 tips for managing your woodland this winter

MacBradan Bones is a Nature Recovery Advisor at the Forestry Commission. Here he shares his tips for managing your woodland this winter.

Winter marks the start of tree planting season, the ideal time...

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Technical Excellence Colleges: launch of Wave 2
Technical Excellence Colleges: launch of Wave 2
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Trust-based pension schemes: Trustees and governance, building a stronger future
Trust-based pension schemes: Trustees and governance, building a stronger future
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Flat owners to get new rights to faster, more reliable broadband under government plans
Flat owners to get new rights to faster, more reliable broadband under government plans
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Latest Connect Fund round offers 500,000 to Northern Ireland community and voluntary groups
Latest Connect Fund round offers £500,000 to Northern Ireland community and voluntary groups
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Legislative proposals to address broadband rollout in leasehold flats
Legislative proposals to address broadband rollout in leasehold flats
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14 December

UK Statement for Trade Negotiations Committee – December 2025
UK Statement for Trade Negotiations Committee – December 2025
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13 December

PM call with President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen: 13 December 2025
PM call with President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen: 13 December 2025
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Sudan (Baroness Chapman of Darlington)

On 12 December 2025, the UK announced a package of four sanctions designations under the Sudan (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (“Sudan Regulations”). These sanctions respond to the appalling...

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12 December

This resolution mandates a strong package of measures to degrade Al-Shabaab: UK Explanation of Vote at the UN Security Council
This resolution mandates a strong package of measures to degrade Al-Shabaab: UK Explanation of Vote at the UN Security Council
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Notice to improve: Mercian Educational Trust
Notice to improve: Mercian Educational Trust
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Joint Statement on Bilateral Cooperation between the United Kingdom and Belgium
Joint Statement on Bilateral Cooperation between the United Kingdom and Belgium
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PM meeting with Belgian Prime Minister Bart de Wever: 12 December 2025
PM meeting with Belgian Prime Minister Bart de Wever: 12 December 2025
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Arrest made in connection to large-scale waste dumping incidents
Arrest made in connection to large-scale waste dumping incidents
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We condemn the recent M23 offensive and takeover of Uvira in eastern DRC: UK statement at the UN Security Council
We condemn the recent M23 offensive and takeover of Uvira in eastern DRC: UK statement at the UN Security Council
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Natural England’s Chief Scientist reflects on the Science, Evidence and Analysis for nature recovery

By Professor Sallie Bailey, FICFOR, BES

Diver surveying pink sea fan & ross coral at Wembury Bay, Plymouth. Image: Keith Hiscock

On 4 December, the Royal Armouries in Leeds hosted some leading...

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Animals in Science Regulation Unit annual report 2024
Animals in Science Regulation Unit annual report 2024
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OAG spending over 25,000 for October 2025
OAG spending over £25,000 for October 2025
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OAG Spending over 500 on a GPC for October 2025
OAG Spending over £500 on a GPC for October 2025
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OAG spending over 25,000 for November 2025
OAG spending over £25,000 for November 2025
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OAG Spending over 500 on a GPC for November 2025
OAG Spending over £500 on a GPC for November 2025
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FOI2025/09658 : Government Art Collection - Installed and De-installed Artworks
FOI2025/09658 : Government Art Collection - Installed and De-installed Artworks
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More than 400m paid out for sustainable food production
More than £400m paid out for sustainable food production
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UK and others mark Human Rights Day: Joint statement to the OSCE, December 2025
UK and others mark Human Rights Day: Joint statement to the OSCE, December 2025
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Notice to improve: Sikh Academies Trust
Notice to improve: Sikh Academies Trust
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Algiers Agreement anniversary 2025: Joint statement
Algiers Agreement anniversary 2025: Joint statement
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Latest statement in response to small boat crossings
Latest statement in response to small boat crossings
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SLC Supplier Spend November 2025
SLC Supplier Spend November 2025
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IPO gender pay gap 2025
IPO gender pay gap 2025
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New package of support set to benefit thousands of children across Northern Ireland
New package of support set to benefit thousands of children across Northern Ireland
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Young people encouraged to Reach for the Sky as government announces 750,000 to create the next generation of aviators
Young people encouraged to Reach for the Sky as government announces £750,000 to create the next generation of aviators
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ICAI welcomes progress in response to Blue Planet Fund review

The government has made wide-ranging improvements to the Blue Planet Fund – a £500 million programme that supports developing countries to protect the marine environment and reduce poverty – in response...

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UK National Preventive Mechanism annual report: 2024 to 2025
UK National Preventive Mechanism annual report: 2024 to 2025
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Specialised Committee on Participation in Union Programmes Provisional Agenda 15 December 2025
Specialised Committee on Participation in Union Programmes Provisional Agenda 15 December 2025
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Parliament’s Archive Collections Now Accessible at The National Archives

From today, visitors to The National Archives can request access to records from Parliament’s Archive which are now housed at Kew.

The Beaverbrook Library Collections which has historically been...

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Scottish neighbourhoods to be revitalised with 280 million named
Scottish neighbourhoods to be revitalised with £280 million named
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TRA proposes duties on biodiesel from Indonesia be maintained
TRA proposes duties on biodiesel from Indonesia be maintained
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Its the final day of Professional Recognition Week: what's next?
Its the final day of Professional Recognition Week: what's next?
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How collaboration and innovation came together to tackle homelessness and rough sleeping

Birmingham's Millennium Point became the hub for something rather special a couple of weeks ago: the Local Government Innovation Hackathon on Homelessness and Rough Sleeping. 

Over 2...

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Mental Health Patient Safety Investigation (Wes Streeting)

On three occasions this year, I have met with some of the families who lost their loved ones under the care of Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust. I would like to place on record my deep and sincere...

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DHSC Annual Accounts – COVID-19 reporting (Ashley Dalton, Member, Rare Cancers Bill Committee)

The 2024-25 Annual Report and Accounts for the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has been published today, 11 December 2025.

The annual report discloses losses relating to COVID-19 inventory that...

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NHS Pensions: McCloud Implementation (Karin Smyth)

On 1 July 2025, I issued a written statement on the implementation of the McCloud remedy for affected NHS Pension Scheme members. I informed the House that a number of deadlines by when the NHS Business Services...

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Government Response to Hurricane Melissa (Chris Elmore)

I am writing to update the House on the impact of Hurricane Melissa in the Caribbean and the action the Government is taking in response, following my recent visit to Jamaica where I witnessed firsthand the devastation...

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Report of the Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Legislation on the operation in 2023 of the Terrorism Acts (Shabana Mahmood)

In accordance with section 36 of the Terrorism Act 2006, Jonathan Hall KC, the Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Legislation, has prepared a report on the operation in 2023 of the Terrorism Acts, which was laid...

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Child Protection (Josh MacAlister)

Today government has launched a public consultation on the Child Protection Authority (CPA) for England, a new national body with one clear purpose: to protect children. In addition to this consultation, we are...

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Launching the Connectivity Tool (Heidi Alexander)

Achieving sustainable development is a core aim of the UK’s planning system, but has been hindered by the lack of a clear way of measuring what is a ‘sustainable location’ for development in...

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A National Plan to End Homelessness (Alison McGovern, Member, Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission)

Today, the government has published its National Plan to End Homelessness. For the first time ever, this is a truly cross-government strategy, with commitments from all relevant departments to both reduce homelessness...

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Update following Round 3 of negotiations on an enhanced Free Trade Agreement with Turkey (Chris Bryant)

The third round of negotiations on an enhanced Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Turkey took place in Ankara during the week commencing 17 November 2025.

Negotiations were productive, with positive progress...

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UK sanctions commanders responsible for Sudan atrocities and pledges additional humanitarian support as Cooper says atrocities must not go unpunished
UK sanctions commanders responsible for Sudan atrocities and pledges additional humanitarian support as Cooper says atrocities must not go unpunished
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The Christmas markets and New Years Eve fireworks you can reach for no more than 3
The Christmas markets and New Years Eve fireworks you can reach for no more than £3
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UK and Malaysia deepen climate partnership through the UK PACT 2.0 Country Fund
UK and Malaysia deepen climate partnership through the UK PACT 2.0 Country Fund
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A Second Career for the Armed Forces Community
A Second Career for the Armed Forces Community
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Fisheries annual report 2024 to 2025: how we spend fishing licence income
Fisheries annual report 2024 to 2025: how we spend fishing licence income
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New qualifications to tackle NHS skills shortage
New qualifications to tackle NHS skills shortage
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UK launches new Military Intelligence Services as hostile threats surge
UK launches new Military Intelligence Services as hostile threats surge
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UK and Singapore launch a regulatory innovation corridor to speed up access to breakthrough health technologies
UK and Singapore launch a regulatory innovation corridor to speed up access to breakthrough health technologies
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Stronger tech ties and international agreements on AI tomodernise public services and reduce costs for Britonsas UK Tech Minister wrapsCanadavisit
Stronger tech ties and international agreements on AI tomodernise public services and reduce costs for Britonsas UK Tech Minister wrapsCanadavisit
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11 December

3bn investment to end postcode lottery for children with SEND
£3bn investment to end postcode lottery for children with SEND
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PM call with the Coalition of the Willing: 11 December 2025
PM call with the Coalition of the Willing: 11 December 2025
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Government and police join forces to tackle drink and drug driving this festive season
Government and police join forces to tackle drink and drug driving this festive season
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GFSL annual report and accounts 2024 to 2025
GFSL annual report and accounts 2024 to 2025
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Recruitment drive for local plan inspectors
Recruitment drive for local plan inspectors
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The UK remains committed in our support for the United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa: UK statement at the UN Security Council
The UK remains committed in our support for the United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa: UK statement at the UN Security Council
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MHRA Chair welcomes re-appointment of three non-executive directors
MHRA Chair welcomes re-appointment of three non-executive directors
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AUKUS Defence Ministers’ Meeting Trilateral Joint Statement: 10 December 2025
AUKUS Defence Ministers’ Meeting Trilateral Joint Statement: 10 December 2025
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First Clean Energy Jobs Fair held at Port of Tyne
First Clean Energy Jobs Fair held at Port of Tyne
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Using a third party provider to verify your identity with Companies House

Companies House has introduced a new identity verification process to help prevent the misuse of UK companies. All directors need to verify their identity before filing their company’s next confirmation statement...

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Applyingto become a Chartered Scientist:a fast streamer’spersonal journey
Applyingto become a Chartered Scientist:a fast streamer’spersonal journey
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Lobster size rules are changing – here’s what you need to know
Lobster size rules are changing – here’s what you need to know
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New duties imposed on certain engine oils and hydraulic fluids
New duties imposed on certain engine oils and hydraulic fluids
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Atlantic Bastion plans advancing as autonomous submarine XV Excalibur handed to Royal Navy
Atlantic Bastion plans advancing as autonomous submarine XV Excalibur handed to Royal Navy
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Annual review of the Civil Service DC pension schemes
Annual review of the Civil Service DC pension schemes
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Join the GPA PropTech knowledge and experience group
Join the GPA PropTech knowledge and experience group
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