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05 November

Joint Expeditionary Force launches enhanced partnership with Ukraine as allies step up further
Joint Expeditionary Force launches enhanced partnership with Ukraine as allies step up further
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Employers join forces with government to tackle ill-health and keep Britain working
Employers join forces with government to tackle ill-health and keep Britain working
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Nation to benefit from two new national forests backed by 1 billion investment in tree planting
Nation to benefit from two new national forests backed by £1 billion investment in tree planting
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UK aid is effective at supporting the global energy transition but needs better strategic direction, watchdog finds

The UK plays a key role in funding global energy transition, with promising results, but needs a long-term strategy Energy transition partnerships and alliances are proliferating but their impact remains unclear...

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Fraud Sector Charter: telecommunications
Fraud Sector Charter: telecommunications
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04 November

Journey to Great British Railways gathers steam with landmark legislation
Journey to Great British Railways gathers steam with landmark legislation
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New curriculum to give young people the skills for life and work
New curriculum to give young people the skills for life and work
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Security and Intelligence Agencies Financial Statement 2024-25
Security and Intelligence Agencies Financial Statement 2024-25
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UK Middle East Minister Falconer upholds UK support to Lebanon
UK Middle East Minister Falconer upholds UK support to Lebanon
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'Child prostitution' convictions to be expunged
'Child prostitution' convictions to be expunged
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Universal Periodic Review 50: UK Statement on Mongolia
Universal Periodic Review 50: UK Statement on Mongolia
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UK Government deploys Royal Navy to support disaster relief efforts for hurricane-hit Jamaica
UK Government deploys Royal Navy to support disaster relief efforts for hurricane-hit Jamaica
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CILEx Regulation Limited’s application for stand-alone litigation rights

The Legal Services Board (LSB) has approved an application from CILEx Regulation Limited (CRL) to allow legal executives to obtain standalone litigation practice rights. This decision is an important step towards...

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Draft affirmative coming for Double Taxation Relief and International Tax Enforcement (Portuguese Republic) Order 2025
Draft affirmative coming for Double Taxation Relief and International Tax Enforcement (Portuguese Republic) Order 2025. See other results for details.
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Draft affirmative coming for Double Taxation Relief and International Tax Enforcement (Andorra) Order 2025
Draft affirmative coming for Double Taxation Relief and International Tax Enforcement (Andorra) Order 2025. See other results for details.
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Draft affirmative coming for Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging and Packaging Waste) (Amendment) Regulations 2025
Draft affirmative coming for Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging and Packaging Waste) (Amendment) Regulations 2025. See other results for details.
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Two Members reappointed to the RCEWA Committee
Two Members reappointed to the RCEWA Committee
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Joint statement on social protection in fragile and conflict-affected settings
Joint statement on social protection in fragile and conflict-affected settings
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New law to restrict protests outside public office holders' homes
New law to restrict protests outside public office holders' homes
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Joint Statement: 19th Ukraine Defence Contact Group - National Armaments Directors
Joint Statement: 19th Ukraine Defence Contact Group - National Armaments Directors
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Government acts to tackle rising childhood obesity epidemic
Government acts to tackle rising childhood obesity epidemic
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New Chancellor of the High Court, Lord Justice Birss, sworn in

The new Chancellor of the High Court, Sir Colin Birss, was sworn in, by the Lady Chief Justice, at a ceremony in the Royal Courts of Justice on Monday 3 November.

During the ceremony speeches were...

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Sparking innovation
Sparking innovation
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Ruling from the 3 November Procedural Hearing - Undercover Policing Inquiry
Publication date: 4 Nov 2025. Category: Anonymity. Originator: Inquiry.
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First Witness Statement of L3 - Undercover Policing Inquiry
Publication date: 4 Nov 2025. Category: Statement.
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Government Actuary's Department annual report and accounts 2024 to 2025
Government Actuary's Department annual report and accounts 2024 to 2025
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Social Protection for Stability: a Catalytic Agenda
Social Protection for Stability: a Catalytic Agenda
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Climate Change Agreements: Energy-intensive installations and eligible facilities
Climate Change Agreements: Energy-intensive installations and eligible facilities
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Pentonville prison: Action plan
Pentonville prison: Action plan
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Increasing science and engineering capability across government

A guest blog from Professor Dame Angela McLean, Government Chief Scientific Adviser and Head of the Government Science and Engineering Profession.

Professor Dame Angela McLean, Government Chief Scientific...
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Geography in the United Nations - it's not just about where things are

Discover how the UK’s geospatial experts are shaping global policy at the UN, tackling challenges from climate action to governance. Melanie Hutchinson, International Geospatial Lead in GDS, shares insights ...

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Universal Periodic Review 50: UK Statement on Malawi
Universal Periodic Review 50: UK Statement on Malawi
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National Housing Order declared to protect poultry from Avian Influenza
National Housing Order declared to protect poultry from Avian Influenza
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White Oak UK named as General Export Facility provider
White Oak UK named as General Export Facility provider
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OLC consults on 2026/27 Business Plan and Budget for LeO
OLC consults on 2026/27 Business Plan and Budget for LeO
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Second Witness Statement of Liisa Crossland - Undercover Policing Inquiry
Publication date: 4 Nov 2025. Category: Statement.
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First Witness Statement of Mark Crossland - Undercover Policing Inquiry
Publication date: 4 Nov 2025. Category: Statement.
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First Witness Statement of Liisa Crossland - Undercover Policing Inquiry
Publication date: 4 Nov 2025. Category: Statement.
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Helping schools find better banking options: a simple approach to saving money

Managing a school's finances effectively has never been more important. With a focus on getting maximum value for money to best deliver for children, we want to make sure schools have the best possible tools...

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Ministry of Defence annual report and accounts 2024 to 2025
Ministry of Defence annual report and accounts 2024 to 2025
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Report 08/2025: Pedestrian struck by a train at Bourneview footpath crossing
Report 08/2025: Pedestrian struck by a train at Bourneview footpath crossing
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Seafarer cadets become first in UK to follow new ‘futureproofed’ maritime syllabus
Seafarer cadets become first in UK to follow new ‘futureproofed’ maritime syllabus
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MHRA appoints first Chief Medical and Scientific Officer
MHRA appoints first Chief Medical and Scientific Officer
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NRS supercharges low carbon innovation in North Wales
NRS supercharges low carbon innovation in North Wales
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New laws to target online abuse and pornography
New laws to target online abuse and pornography
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Tech challenge launched to counter drone threats in prisons
Tech challenge launched to counter drone threats in prisons
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Covent Garden Market Authority annual report and accounts: April 2024 to March 2025
Covent Garden Market Authority annual report and accounts: April 2024 to March 2025
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Report 08/2025: Pedestrian struck by a train at Bourneview footpath crossing
Report 08/2025: Pedestrian struck by a train at Bourneview footpath crossing
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UK City of Culture 2029 and UK Town of Culture Competitions (Baroness Twycross)

I am repeating the following Written Ministerial Statement made today in the other place by my Right Honourable Friend, the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, Lisa Nandy MP:

I am pleased...

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Update on Network Charging Compensation Scheme Uplift (Chris McDonald)

This statement is an update to statement ‘Network Charging Compensation Scheme Uplift’ (UIN HCWS869).

Following the four-week consultation which ran between July and August this year, the Business...

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Capacity Market: Proposal Regarding Locational Changes of Capacity Market Units (Michael Shanks)

I am tabling this statement to inform members of the publication of a consultation relating to the Capacity Market (CM) titled ‘Consultation on proposal regarding locational changes of Capacity Market Units...

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UK City of Culture 2029 Competition Launch and UK Town of Culture Competition (Lisa Nandy)

I am pleased to launch the UK City of Culture 2029 competition as well as our plans for the Town of Culture.

Delivered across the UK and in collaboration with the devolved governments, the UK City...

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Recruitment for a Business Relationship Manager
Recruitment for a Business Relationship Manager
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Chancellors Scene Setter speech ahead of Budget 2025
Chancellors Scene Setter speech ahead of Budget 2025
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Universal Periodic Review 50: UK Statement on Liberia
Universal Periodic Review 50: UK Statement on Liberia
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Analysis of tenant satisfaction in the social housing sector published by RSH
Analysis of tenant satisfaction in the social housing sector published by RSH
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Trade barrier busters deliver nearly 100m boost for British food and drink
Trade barrier busters deliver nearly £100m boost for British food and drink
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What are parents of children with special educational needs and disabilities telling us?
Parents across England are speaking up about the challenges they face getting the right specialist support for their children and how families are often left struggling to get the care their children deserve.
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03 November

UK speech at the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty, High Level Debate
UK speech at the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty, High Level Debate
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Protecting telecoms consumers and driving down inflationary costs: letter from DSIT Secretary of State to Ofcom
Protecting telecoms consumers and driving down inflationary costs: letter from DSIT Secretary of State to Ofcom
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Interministerial Group for Net Zero, Energy and Climate Change communiqué: 21 October 2025
Interministerial Group for Net Zero, Energy and Climate Change communiqué: 21 October 2025
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The Future of Trusteeship
The Future of Trusteeship
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Minister Stephanie Peacock's speech at the G20 Culture Ministerial meeting
Minister Stephanie Peacock's speech at the G20 Culture Ministerial meeting
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Form: Notice and grounds of application for leave to appeal, and appeal, about confiscation under s.31 Proceeds of Crime Act 2002
Form: Notice and grounds of application for leave to appeal, and appeal, about confiscation under s.31 Proceeds of Crime Act 2002
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Form: Notice and grounds of application for leave to appeal and appeal about compliance, restraint or receivership decision
Form: Notice and grounds of application for leave to appeal and appeal about compliance, restraint or receivership decision
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The Defence Housing Strategy 2025
The Defence Housing Strategy 2025
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Proposed best available techniques (BAT) implementation guidance for mid-merit gas generators
Proposed best available techniques (BAT) implementation guidance for mid-merit gas generators
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“Must” and “could” in the trust framework and whether the rules apply to your service

We’ve been asked whether all of the rules in the gamma (0.4) trust framework apply in the trust framework or supplementary codes when the rules say “must”.

Different rules apply to different “roles...
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Government announces preferred candidate for the Charity Commission for England and Wales Chair
Government announces preferred candidate for the Charity Commission for England and Wales Chair
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Government reappoints 3 Trustees to the National Heritage Memorial Fund
Government reappoints 3 Trustees to the National Heritage Memorial Fund
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Huntingdon train attack
Huntingdon train attack
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NHS recovery continues with above target productivity growth
NHS recovery continues with above target productivity growth
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Lymington flood defences to be strengthened with repairs
Lymington flood defences to be strengthened with repairs
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1.1 million compound settlement for sanctions breach
£1.1 million compound settlement for sanctions breach
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Working together to make improvements for all
Working together to make improvements for all
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Kyiv region bridge reopens following UK-funded reconstruction
Kyiv region bridge reopens following UK-funded reconstruction
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Solar panel firm shut down after preying on pensioners with false promises of government refunds
Solar panel firm shut down after preying on pensioners with false promises of government refunds
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Transforming our caseworking system to improve outcomes for our users

The Home Office has now fully transitioned to the new caseworking system for managing immigration and asylum applications, Atlas. We have successfully decommissioned the legacy caseworking system, Case Information...

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Fruit and Vegetables Aid Scheme: annual report for 2024
Fruit and Vegetables Aid Scheme: annual report for 2024
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Developing the third cycling and walking investment strategy (CWIS3)
Developing the third cycling and walking investment strategy (CWIS3)
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The AAIB has sent a team to Sherburn in Elmet Airfield, North Yorkshire
The AAIB has sent a team to Sherburn in Elmet Airfield, North Yorkshire
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Image deal to move to in-depth investigation
Image deal to move to in-depth investigation
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Professor Henrietta Hughes: Putting Patient Safety at the Heart of Regulatory Innovation
Professor Henrietta Hughes: Putting Patient Safety at the Heart of Regulatory Innovation
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Universal Periodic Review 50: UK Statement on Belarus
Universal Periodic Review 50: UK Statement on Belarus
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British businesses fly the flag for UK legal servicesin Canada
British businesses fly the flag for UK legal servicesin Canada
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UK NSC announces engagement event for organisations developing novel cervical screening tests

The UK National Screening Committee (UK NSC) is to host a virtual roundtable information-sharing event on novel cervical screening tests.

The event, on Thursday 29 January 2026, is part of our <...

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Businesses missing out on specialist JCP recruitment support worth thousands
Businesses missing out on specialist JCP recruitment support worth thousands
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Civil Nuclear Constabulary raise 9,500 for charity
Civil Nuclear Constabulary raise &pound;9,500 for charity
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Woking Borough Council: Appointment letter to Barry Scarr (October 2025)
Woking Borough Council: Appointment letter to Barry Scarr (October 2025)
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One million people verify identity early ahead of Companies House changes
One million people verify identity early ahead of Companies House changes
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Appointment of the Lord-Lieutenant of County Durham: 3 November 2025
Appointment of the Lord-Lieutenant of County Durham: 3 November 2025
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New Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner announced
New Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner announced
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Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner appointed
Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner appointed
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Biosecurity without borders: APHA’s global impact
One Health Day is marked annually on 3 November and promotes a unified approach to tackling global health challenges

If you are an avid reader of APHA blogs, you will be aware that the Animal and Plant Health...

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Capacity Market: proposal regarding locational changes of Capacity Market Units
Capacity Market: proposal regarding locational changes of Capacity Market Units
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Memorandum of understanding on the threat of international fraud
Memorandum of understanding on the threat of international fraud
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Batch recall alert for Vey Tosal 100 mg/ml + 0.05 mg/ml Solution for Injection
Batch recall alert for Vey Tosal 100 mg/ml + 0.05 mg/ml Solution for Injection
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British High Commission celebrates King’s Birthday
British High Commission celebrates King’s Birthday
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Amendments to Approved Document T (toilets): Circular 02/2025
Amendments to Approved Document T (toilets): Circular 02/2025
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Claim your property to manage your valuation
Claim your property to manage your valuation
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