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20 September

Sculptor appointed for UK National Memorial to Queen Elizabeth II
Sculptor appointed for UK National Memorial to Queen Elizabeth II
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19 September

UN Human Rights Council 60: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue with Group of Independent Experts on Belarus
UN Human Rights Council 60: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue with Group of Independent Experts on Belarus
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UN Human Rights Council 60: UK Statement for the Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Burundi
UN Human Rights Council 60: UK Statement for the Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Burundi
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ASRU operational newsletter, September 2025
ASRU operational newsletter, September 2025
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Latest statement in response to small boat crossings
Latest statement in response to small boat crossings
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UK-New Zealand FTA Joint Committee - public summary, 13 May 2025
UK-New Zealand FTA Joint Committee - public summary, 13 May 2025
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SIA licence holders broken down by gender and region
SIA licence holders broken down by gender and region
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DBT: workforce management information August 2025
DBT: workforce management information August 2025
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Speech by Sir Richard Moore, Chief of SIS, 19 September 2025
Speech by Sir Richard Moore, Chief of SIS, 19 September 2025
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UKHSA National Poison Information Service Alpha Reassessment

From: DHSCAssessment date: 25/01/2024Reassessment date: 02/05/2024Stage: Alpha reassessmentResult: Met at reassessmentService provider: UKHSA

Service description  <...
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National Crime Agency: workforce management information August 2025
National Crime Agency: workforce management information August 2025
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DBS board and senior staff expenses, April - June 2025
DBS board and senior staff expenses, April - June 2025
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Blackburn tour operator jailed for Covid loan fraud
Blackburn tour operator jailed for Covid loan fraud
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PM statement on release of Peter and Barbara Reynolds: 19 September 2025
PM statement on release of Peter and Barbara Reynolds: 19 September 2025
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Joint statement on government-industry supplier meeting regarding Jaguar Land Rover cyber incident
Joint statement on government-industry supplier meeting regarding Jaguar Land Rover cyber incident
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Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) showcases innovation at DSEI 2025
Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) showcases innovation at DSEI 2025
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UK and Irish Governments announce legacy framework to enable truth for families of the Troubles
UK and Irish Governments announce legacy framework to enable truth for families of the Troubles
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Guidelines for the characterisation of microplastics with LD-IR
Guidelines for the characterisation of microplastics with LD-IR
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Chancellor meets European finance ministers in Copenhagen to unlock economic growth
Chancellor meets European finance ministers in Copenhagen to unlock economic growth
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New trailblazing public sector partnership to unlock Feltham’s future
New trailblazing public sector partnership to unlock Feltham’s future
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Funding boost for Gwynedd as NDA awards nearly Ł600,000
Funding boost for Gwynedd as NDA awards nearly &pound;600,000
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Delivering Opportunity  - Breaking Down Barriers   
Delivering Opportunity  - Breaking Down Barriers   
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DESNZ: spending over Ł25,000, September 2024
DESNZ: spending over &pound;25,000, September 2024
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DESNZ: spending over Ł25,000, July 2024
DESNZ: spending over &pound;25,000, July 2024
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DESNZ: spending over Ł25,000, August 2024
DESNZ: spending over &pound;25,000, August 2024
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FOI release: Post-UKSC alignment
FOI release: Post-UKSC alignment
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FOI release: External Board Effectiveness Reviews
FOI release: External Board Effectiveness Reviews
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The Legacy of the Troubles: A Joint Framework between the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of Ireland
The Legacy of the Troubles: A Joint Framework between the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of Ireland
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Roundup of OPSS Vacancies

Is Your Next Career Move in Transforming Regulation?

At OPSS, we believe regulation should work for everyone. Our mission is to promote consumer safety, drive economic growth, and support...

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Building Bridges: How CSOC Connects UK Defence to NATO

Captain Barry Kell, SO3 NATO Collective Training & Exercise, the Integrated Warfare Centre

Our people are the lifeblood of CSOC – a dedicated force of 26,000 specialists stationed at over 130...

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August 2025 Transaction Data
August 2025 Transaction Data
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Statement on the release of Peter and Barbara Reynolds from Afghanistan
Statement on the release of Peter and Barbara Reynolds from Afghanistan
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HMT workforce management information: August 2025
HMT workforce management information: August 2025
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Empowering the next generation of cyber experts
Empowering the next generation of cyber experts
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CMA publishes final report on Spreadex / Sporting Index deal
CMA publishes final report on Spreadex / Sporting Index deal
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Near miss with staff at London Bridge
Near miss with staff at London Bridge
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Digital Training Record Books set to transform cadet learning at sea
Digital Training Record Books set to transform cadet learning at sea
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DESNZ: workforce management information, August 2025
DESNZ: workforce management information, August 2025
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DSIT: workforce management information, August 2025
DSIT: workforce management information, August 2025
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Call for Proposals: Open Data for Green Growth Fund – Panama
Call for Proposals: Open Data for Green Growth Fund – Panama
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The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh Launch New UK-Japan Programmes
The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh Launch New UK-Japan Programmes
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OSCE Annual Progress Report on Gender Equality: UK statement, September 2025
OSCE Annual Progress Report on Gender Equality: UK statement, September 2025
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Ground-breaking Employability Scheme at HMP Leyhill celebrated as “resounding success”
Ground-breaking Employability Scheme at HMP Leyhill celebrated as “resounding success”
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OSCAR II – publishing data from the database: September 2025
OSCAR II – publishing data from the database: September 2025
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October Catch Limit Review
October Catch Limit Review
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Train like an astronaut with Mission X
Member of the ESA astronaut reserve John McFall.

There’s an opportunity for children across the country to take part in Mission X – a programme that uses the excitement of space exploration to encourage engagement...

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18 September

The UK voted for this resolution to demand urgent action to address the horrendous humanitarian situation in Gaza, bring the hostages home and end the conflict: UK explanation of vote at the UN Security Council
The UK voted for this resolution to demand urgent action to address the horrendous humanitarian situation in Gaza, bring the hostages home and end the conflict: UK explanation of vote at the UN Security Council
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We encourage the Syrian government to continue to prioritise women’s meaningful participation in the political transition and ensure a representative and inclusive political process: UK statement at the UN Security Council
We encourage the Syrian government to continue to prioritise women’s meaningful participation in the political transition and ensure a representative and inclusive political process: UK statement at the UN Security...
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Business Secretary sets out ambition to build on momentum of State Visit
Business Secretary sets out ambition to build on momentum of State Visit
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Ł10,000 fine after Lancashire illegal waste operations uncovered
&pound;10,000 fine after Lancashire illegal waste operations uncovered
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Jobs boost as UK set to build military aircraft for United States for first time in over fifty years
Jobs boost as UK set to build military aircraft for United States for first time in over fifty years
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Joint executive team to be set up across DHSC and NHS England
Joint executive team to be set up across DHSC and NHS England
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PM's remarks at State Visit press conference: 18 September 2025
PM's remarks at State Visit press conference: 18 September 2025
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More sex offenders given chemical suppressants
More sex offenders given chemical suppressants
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James McEwen appointed as CEO of HMPPS
James McEwen appointed as CEO of HMPPS
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Back to school with young IP trailblazers
Back to school with young IP trailblazers
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RPC compares the quality of impact assessments submitted by government departments

The RPC reviews and rates the quality of impact assessments (IAs) of new regulations produced by government departments. As well as the headline ‘fit for purpose’ rating, we rate IAs across four areas: rationale...

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Building understanding of software markets in local government

Over the past six months, we’ve been developing our understanding of local government software markets. This work aims to address the concerns raised by councils through our programme’s evaluation and highlighted...

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FSA workforce management information August 2025
FSA workforce management information August 2025
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DCMS workforce management information: August 2025
DCMS workforce management information: August 2025
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Schools service scoops heritage award for The National Archives

Educators at The National Archives have won a prestigious prize for their history workshops.

The team, all trained teachers, won The Sandford Award for Heritage Learning 2025. They bring alive history ...

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Iconic Nature Reserve launches cutting-edge conservation hub
Iconic Nature Reserve launches cutting-edge conservation hub
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Cumbrian rivers recognised in global environmental prize
Cumbrian rivers recognised in global environmental prize
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Open letters between HM Treasury and Bank of England, September 2025
Open letters between HM Treasury and Bank of England, September 2025
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UK condemns Russian violations of NATO airspace and confirms support for Poland, Romania and Ukraine: UK Statement to the OSCE
UK condemns Russian violations of NATO airspace and confirms support for Poland, Romania and Ukraine: UK Statement to the OSCE
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Leadership Transition at Great British Energy – Nuclear
Leadership Transition at Great British Energy – Nuclear
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Russia's violations of sovereign airspace are part of a clear and sustained pattern of behaviour: UK statement to the OSCE
Russia's violations of sovereign airspace are part of a clear and sustained pattern of behaviour: UK statement to the OSCE
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Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland regarding the Technology Prosperity Deal
Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland regarding the Technology Prosperity Deal
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PM's remarks at the State Visit business event: 18 September 2025
PM's remarks at the State Visit business event: 18 September 2025
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FIRST SMALL BOAT MIGRANT RETURNED UNDER NEW UK-FRANCE AGREEMENT
FIRST SMALL BOAT MIGRANT RETURNED UNDER NEW UK-FRANCE AGREEMENT
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UK Response to the incoming Swiss OSCE Chairperson in Office: UK statement to the OSCE, September 2025
UK Response to the incoming Swiss OSCE Chairperson in Office: UK statement to the OSCE, September 2025
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Seasonal closure for crawfish announced
Seasonal closure for crawfish announced
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Foot and Mouth disease controls amended for Hungary
Foot and Mouth disease controls amended for Hungary
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Partnership board updated on work to review evidence for SMA newborn screening

Last month, we published a suite of 4 documents relating to the UK National Screening Committee’s (UK NSC’s) review of evidence on newborn screening for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA).

One...

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Independent Assessors’ Annual Report 2024/25
Independent Assessors’ Annual Report 2024/25
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Enabling pharmacist flexibilities when dispensing medicines
Enabling pharmacist flexibilities when dispensing medicines
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Durham soldier of World War One laid to rest 109 years after death
Durham soldier of World War One laid to rest 109 years after death
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Louise Smyth CBE: my final chapter at Companies House 

I joined Companies House as Chief Executive and Registrar of Companies for England and Wales in 2017, and it's been an honour and a privilege to hold that title.   

I felt truly at home...

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UN Human Rights Council 60: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue with the Working Group on Enforced Disappearances
UN Human Rights Council 60: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue with the Working Group on Enforced Disappearances
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UN Human Rights Council 60: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue with the Independent Expert on Older Persons
UN Human Rights Council 60: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue with the Independent Expert on Older Persons
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Finnmaster report published
Finnmaster report published
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Former Director General of Institute of Directors banned as company director over Covid loan abuse
Former Director General of Institute of Directors banned as company director over Covid loan abuse
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UK sets sights on closer ties with Argentina and Brazil
UK sets sights on closer ties with Argentina and Brazil
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New strategic partnership to unlock billions and boost military AI and innovation
New strategic partnership to unlock billions and boost military AI and innovation
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Tech Nation launches Creo 2025 cohort – 16 startups building accessible innovation

18 September 2025

News & Updates

— 16 groundbreaking startups join the UK’s first springboard programme for disabled founders and entrepreneurs innovating around disability

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Using AI to accelerate delivery during the discovery phase

Jenny Taylor, Delivery Group Lead within Digital, Data, Technology and Security (DDTS) at Defra, Zoe Wilkins, Delivery Manager and Chris Leo, Head of User-centred Design Assurance, share how they are making ...

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How we're modernising our digital services to deliver faster land registration

The recent news that we passed our target for reducing the age of our oldest cases is a major achievement for the organisation. To go further, we're accelerating our digital transformation to give customers...

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CSHT opens for applications 
Credit: Becky Briggs

From today (18 September 2025), eligible farmers, foresters and land managers who’ve received pre-application advice and completed any necessary preparatory works will be invited...

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Auxiliary engine room fire on board the ro-ro cargo ship Finnmaster
Auxiliary engine room fire on board the ro-ro cargo ship Finnmaster
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Victoria and Albert Museum Annual Report and Accounts 2024 to 2025
Victoria and Albert Museum Annual Report and Accounts 2024 to 2025
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Research and Development tax relief reform and intensive support
Research and Development tax relief reform and intensive support
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Research and Development (R&D) Tax Relief Reform
Research and Development (R&D) Tax Relief Reform
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Ł75,000 to be confiscated from Lincolnshire waste criminals
&pound;75,000 to be confiscated from Lincolnshire waste criminals
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RSH publishes the outcome of its small provider TSM data submission pilot
RSH publishes the outcome of its small provider TSM data submission pilot
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Official Statistics: Advanced Learner Loans paid in England AY 2024/25, Aug to Jul
Official Statistics: Advanced Learner Loans paid in England AY 2024/25, Aug to Jul
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Time to get serious about men’s NHS Health Checks
Our new research shows that too many men are missing out on the NHS Health Check, which is essential in preventing illness and saving lives. Read our findings and calls to action for healthcare leaders.
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New Voices, Real Impact: Why Early Talent and Different Thinking Matters 

One of the most rewarding aspects of leading the Digital Infrastructure & Security Operations (DISO) team within the Ministry of Justice is witnessing the energy and fresh thinking that new joiners bring...

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HMRC and VOA: workforce management information, August 2025
HMRC and VOA: workforce management information, August 2025
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How OfDIA is driving adoption of secure digital verification services

Whether applying for a credit card or starting a new job, digital verification services (DVS) are already saving people and businesses time and money. But to make sure the benefits of DVS are realised in sectors...

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The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh to Visit Japan
The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh to Visit Japan
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