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11 January

How well is your council fixing your roads?
How well is your council fixing your roads?
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Local road maintenance ratings
Local road maintenance ratings
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09 January

UK accelerates Ł200 million of funding for deployment to Ukraine as air defence support stepped up
UK accelerates £200 million of funding for deployment to Ukraine as air defence support stepped up
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Leaders’ Declaration of France, the United Kingdom and Germany on the situation in Iran: 9 January 2026
Leaders’ Declaration of France, the United Kingdom and Germany on the situation in Iran: 9 January 2026
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Technology Secretary statement on xAI's Grok image generation and editing tool
Technology Secretary statement on xAI's Grok image generation and editing tool
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Cabinet Office, Second Headquarters: Year in Review 2025
Cabinet Office, Second Headquarters: Year in Review 2025
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PM call with Chancellor Merz of Germany and President Macron of France: 9 January 2026
PM call with Chancellor Merz of Germany and President Macron of France: 9 January 2026
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Notice to improve: Dorrington Academy Trust
Notice to improve: Dorrington Academy Trust
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Appointment: 9 January 2026
Appointment: 9 January 2026
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Scottish teams' dedication praised during severe winter weather
Scottish teams' dedication praised during severe winter weather
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UK strengthens its commitment to protecting human rights defenders
UK strengthens its commitment to protecting human rights defenders
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FOI2025/00124 : Government Art Collection - Works De-installed from No. 10 and 12 Downing Street
FOI2025/00124 : Government Art Collection - Works De-installed from No. 10 and 12 Downing Street
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Historically Significant 18th Century Sculpture at risk of leaving the UK
Historically Significant 18th Century Sculpture at risk of leaving the UK
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Regulator investigates charity over concerns about asset sale
Regulator investigates charity over concerns about asset sale
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Major General Phil Prosser CBE announced as the next Chief of Defence Logistics and Support
Major General Phil Prosser CBE announced as the next Chief of Defence Logistics and Support
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Open Innovation Team PhD Placement Scheme 2026-27
Open Innovation Team PhD Placement Scheme 2026-27
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NHS and probation join forces to break cycle of reoffending
NHS and probation join forces to break cycle of reoffending
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GAD at Botswana Actuarial Symposium

I recently had the pleasure of speaking at the inaugural Botswana Actuarial Symposium in the country’s capital, Gaborone.

The symposium brought together Batswana actuaries, alongside a small number...

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Cabinet Office: special advisers' gifts, hospitality and meetings with senior media figures, July to September 2025
Cabinet Office: special advisers' gifts, hospitality and meetings with senior media figures, July to September 2025
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Reforming the customs treatment of low value imports into the United Kingdom
Reforming the customs treatment of low value imports into the United Kingdom
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Sellafield Ltd backs groundbreaking digital hub to inspire West Cumbria’s next generation
Sellafield Ltd backs groundbreaking digital hub to inspire West Cumbria’s next generation
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Making sense of complexity: how we are approaching  impact evaluation of trade remedies  

The Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) investigates allegations of unfair international trade practices, as well as unforeseen surges of imports, which are harming UK producers. Where there is...

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Draft affirmative coming for Caribbean Development Bank (Eleventh Replenishment of the Special Development Fund (Unified)) Order 2026
Draft affirmative coming for Caribbean Development Bank (Eleventh Replenishment of the Special Development Fund (Unified)) Order 2026. See other results for details.
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Anniversary Statement: ATR-72-212, G-ISLM
Anniversary Statement: ATR-72-212, G-ISLM
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Corporate Power Purchase Agreements
Corporate Power Purchase Agreements
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Working in partnership with farmers to deliver profitability and sustainability at the Oxford Farming Conference 2026 (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.

Farmers are at the heart of our national life – for what they...

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Working in partnership with farmers to deliver profitability and sustainability at the Oxford Farming Conference 2026 (Emma Reynolds)

Farmers are at the heart of our national life – for what they produce, the communities they sustain, and the landscapes and heritage they protect.

Since becoming Secretary of State, I have seen first...

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Murder and Manslaughter Abroad: Family Information Guide for England and Wales (Alex Davies-Jones, Member, Public Office (Accountability) Bill Committee)

I am today announcing the publication of the Family Information Guide for families bereaved by murder and manslaughter abroad.

I recognise how deeply distressing and traumatic such events are and the Government...

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Memorandum of Understanding between the ICO and HMG (Dan Jarvis)

This government is today publishing a Memorandum of Understanding between the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) and HMG.

It is essential that we have strong public trust in the government’...

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SSEN Transmission Orkney Link (Michael Shanks)

I wish to inform the House that the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero intends to undertake a contingent liability under the statutory spending authority under section 50 of the United Kingdom Internal...

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Consultation response - Government’s plans to tackle pavement parking (Lilian Greenwood)

This Statement provides the House with an update on steps the Government is taking to tackle pavement parking. In short, we are giving local authorities the powers they need to address pavement parking more effectively...

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Diplomat for a Day 2026 in Brussels: enter our competition
Diplomat for a Day 2026 in Brussels: enter our competition
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Interest rate decreased on the Court Funds Office special and basic accounts
Interest rate decreased on the Court Funds Office special and basic accounts
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Good conduct at planning inquiries – thoughts from the Bar and Inspectorate 

Interim Professional Lead for Appeals, Claire Searson, reflects on a recent webinar into professional conduct at planning inquiries.

Claire Searson

The Planning Inspectorate holds around 200...

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Live facial recognition deployment in November 2025
Live facial recognition deployment in November 2025
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08 January

PM call with President Trump of the United States: 8 Jan 2026
PM call with President Trump of the United States: 8 Jan 2026
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PM call with Prime Minister Frederiksen of Denmark: 8 January 2026
PM call with Prime Minister Frederiksen of Denmark: 8 January 2026
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PM call with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte: 8 January 2026
PM call with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte: 8 January 2026
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What is the difference between Weather-Health Alerts and Severe Weather Warnings?

During summer and winter, UKHSA and the Met Office monitor weather forecasts to help health and social care professionals, emergency responders, the voluntary sector and the public prepare for adverse conditions...

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Response to claims on local elections postponement

Reports yesterday suggested that 22 areas across England will have their elections delayed.

This is pure speculation. So far we have had responses from a fraction of the councils that are due to...

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Flight PS752: Sixth anniversary statement
Flight PS752: Sixth anniversary statement
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We welcome the Syrian leadership's commitment to eradicate chemical weapons: UK statement at the UN Security Council
We welcome the Syrian leadership's commitment to eradicate chemical weapons: UK statement at the UN Security Council
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Border Force seizes over 250 endangered species
Border Force seizes over 250 endangered species
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FOI Log - November 2025
FOI Log - November 2025
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FOI Log - December 2025
FOI Log - December 2025
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ASC and AWERB Hub workshop report: October 2025
ASC and AWERB Hub workshop report: October 2025
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DCMS workforce management information: October 2025
DCMS workforce management information: October 2025
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DCMS workforce management information: November 2025
DCMS workforce management information: November 2025
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Revenue and Customs Brief 1 (2026): Removal of linked goods concession
Revenue and Customs Brief 1 (2026): Removal of linked goods concession
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Professor Sir Aziz Sheikh: Towards next-generation pharmacovigilance capabilities for the UK
Professor Sir Aziz Sheikh: Towards next-generation pharmacovigilance capabilities for the UK
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Additional rules when fishing in EU waters from 10 January 2026
Additional rules when fishing in EU waters from 10 January 2026
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MHRA strengthening dependency and addiction warnings on medicines used to treat pain, anxiety, and insomnia
MHRA strengthening dependency and addiction warnings on medicines used to treat pain, anxiety, and insomnia
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Further education and skills inspections: frequently asked questions

Since we published the renewed inspection framework on 9 September 2025, we’ve put on lots of online and face-to-face engagement with further education and skills (FE) providers to answer your questions...

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The power of patterns

Perhaps you consider patterns as boring. When it comes to design in government, boring doesn’t mean dull or unimaginative. It means dependable, familiar, and safe. In public policy and service design, that...

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Government to introduce academy trust inspections
Government to introduce academy trust inspections
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SFO returns Ł400,000 to victims of global email fraud
SFO returns £400,000 to victims of global email fraud
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OFC 2026: clarity, partnership and growth
Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Emma Reynolds MP. Credit: Oxford Farming Conference

Today at the Oxford Farming Conference, the Environment Secretary made a series of...

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The new SFI offer for 2026
Credit: Becky Briggs

The new Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) offer will launch this year. It will continue to support sustainable farming in England and help encourage growth.

In response...

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Local transport authorities and the licensing of taxis and private hire vehicles
Local transport authorities and the licensing of taxis and private hire vehicles
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Mental Health Act 2025: easy read
Mental Health Act 2025: easy read
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Response to the AI Growth Lab call for evidence
Response to the AI Growth Lab call for evidence
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Orkney Transmission Link project: contingent liability
Orkney Transmission Link project: contingent liability
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Draft affirmative coming for Local Government Finance Act 1988 (Calculation of Non-Domestic Rating High-Value Multiplier) (England) Regulations 2026
Draft affirmative coming for Local Government Finance Act 1988 (Calculation of Non-Domestic Rating High-Value Multiplier) (England) Regulations 2026. See other results for details.
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Draft affirmative coming for Local Government Finance Act 1988 (Prescription of Non-Domestic Rating Multipliers) (England) Regulations 2026
Draft affirmative coming for Local Government Finance Act 1988 (Prescription of Non-Domestic Rating Multipliers) (England) Regulations 2026. See other results for details.
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New proposals set out to reduce 'out-of-area' working for taxis and boost passenger safety
New proposals set out to reduce 'out-of-area' working for taxis and boost passenger safety
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Secretary of State's address to 2026 Oxford Farming Conference
Secretary of State's address to 2026 Oxford Farming Conference
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Our response to new findings on corridor care
Read our response to the Health Services Safety Investigations Body's (HSSIB) findings on the risks of using corridor care.
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The red triangle that made  history: celebrating 150 years of UK Trade Mark no. 1 
The red triangle that made  history: celebrating 150 years of UK Trade Mark no. 1 
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GDS Parish Council Domains Helper Service wins Digital Transformation award
Tim Willott, Project Manager and Khidr Suleman, Service Owner picking up the award

The Government Cyber Unit Cyber Services team is pleased to share that the Parish Council Domains Helper Service won the ...

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AAIB investigation to Airbus A380-841, G-XLEI
AAIB investigation to Airbus A380-841, G-XLEI
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AAIB investigation to Airbus A320-251N, G-UZEF
AAIB investigation to Airbus A320-251N, G-UZEF
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AAIB investigation to Ikarus C42 FB80, G-CGNI
AAIB investigation to Ikarus C42 FB80, G-CGNI
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AAIB investigation to Cameron Z-275, G-VBFT
AAIB investigation to Cameron Z-275, G-VBFT
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AAIB investigation to Jodel D120, G-AYGG
AAIB investigation to Jodel D120, G-AYGG
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Energy Infrastructure Planning Projects (Martin McCluskey)

This Statement concerns an application for development consent made under the Planning Act 2008 by RWE Renewables UK Dogger Bank South (West) Ltd and RWE Renewables UK Dogger Bank South (East) Ltd for the construction...

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International agreement on the Global Minimum Tax system (Dan Tomlinson, Member, Public Accounts Committee)

The UK with more than 140 members of the G20/OECD Inclusive Framework have reached agreement on a package of reforms to the Pillar 2 Global Minimum Tax system.

The reforms deliver on the June 2025...

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Fish, Trace, Ship – New IUU regulations come into effect with MMO supporting UK seafood industry through the transition
Fish, Trace, Ship – New IUU regulations come into effect with MMO supporting UK seafood industry through the transition
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Pavement parking consultation: government response
Pavement parking consultation: government response
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New local powers to keep pavements clear for those who rely on them most
New local powers to keep pavements clear for those who rely on them most
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Tough new legal duties on water companies to cut pollution
Tough new legal duties on water companies to cut pollution
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Guidance: Murder and manslaughter abroad: family information guide
Guidance: Murder and manslaughter abroad: family information guide
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Introducing EquipoISE: an evaluation of adding multiple rare conditions to the newborn blood spot screening programme

The NHS Newborn Blood Spot (NBS) Screening Programme prevents severe disability and death by detecting a number of rare but serious health conditions in newborns.

Healthcare professionals take ...

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Minutes published of UK NSC November 2025 meeting

The UK National Screening Committee (UK NSC) has published the minutes of its November 2025 meeting.

See UK NSC meeting November 2025 for the full draft minutes from the meeting.

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Are schools closed because of snow? Everything parents need to know
Are schools closed because of snow? Everything parents need to know
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Building a data model for planning decisions  

Every year, local planning authorities make hundreds of thousands of planning decisions. But right now, that decision data exists in dozens of different formats across different systems, making it difficult ...

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HMRC performance update: November 2025
HMRC performance update: November 2025
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HMRC: non-consolidated performance-related pay 2023 to 2024
HMRC: non-consolidated performance-related pay 2023 to 2024
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HMRC: non-consolidated performance-related pay 2024 to 2025
HMRC: non-consolidated performance-related pay 2024 to 2025
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September 2025 OMR and premises in BDUK plans (England and Wales)
September 2025 OMR and premises in BDUK plans (England and Wales)
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Local Growth Fund (Scotland): Allocation Methodology
Local Growth Fund (Scotland): Allocation Methodology
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Government modernises exam records with new app
Government modernises exam records with new app
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Stronger laws for tech firms to ensure you don’t see unsolicited nudes
Stronger laws for tech firms to ensure you don’t see unsolicited nudes
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Ł140m Scottish Local Growth Fund to drive economic growth  
&pound;140m Scottish Local Growth Fund to drive economic growth  
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07 January

PM call with President Trump of the United States: 7 Jan 2026
PM call with President Trump of the United States: 7 Jan 2026
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Reynolds: Backing farmers with a new era of partnership to boost farm profitability
Reynolds: Backing farmers with a new era of partnership to boost farm profitability
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Defence Secretary statement on US interception of BELLA 1 and Coalition of the Willing meeting
Defence Secretary statement on US interception of BELLA 1 and Coalition of the Willing meeting
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UK provides support to U.S. seizure of Bella 1 accused of shadow fleet activities and Iran sanctions breaches
UK provides support to U.S. seizure of Bella 1 accused of shadow fleet activities and Iran sanctions breaches
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Nirogacestat hydrobromide approved to treat desmoid tumours 
Nirogacestat hydrobromide approved to treat desmoid tumours 
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Looking Ahead: Growing Life Chance Recruitment in 2026
Looking Ahead: Growing Life Chance Recruitment in 2026
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A Biodiversity Net Gain Solution for a High Value Brownfield Site

By David Feige, Northumberland County Council

In this guest blog, David Feige, County Ecologist for Northumberland, explains the approach taken to approve a major new industrial development on a brownfield...

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