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25 November

Planning application in for phase two of Preston flood scheme
Planning application in for phase two of Preston flood scheme
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Labour Market Evidence Group proposed terms of reference and workplan
Labour Market Evidence Group proposed terms of reference and workplan
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Celebrate Professional Recognition Week 2025 with the GSE Profession
Celebrate Professional Recognition Week 2025 with the GSE Profession
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Core participants - Undercover Policing Inquiry
Publication date: 25 Nov 2025. Category: Core participants. Originator: Inquiry.
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Specialised Committee on the implementation of the Windsor Framework: Agenda, 3 December 2025
Specialised Committee on the implementation of the Windsor Framework: Agenda, 3 December 2025
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Changes to the air navigation directions and air navigation guidance
Changes to the air navigation directions and air navigation guidance
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Essential Somerset reservoirs upgraded to prevent flooding
Essential Somerset reservoirs upgraded to prevent flooding
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Three convicted in major MHRA investigation into illegal online supply of medicines
Three convicted in major MHRA investigation into illegal online supply of medicines
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UK support Solomon Islands government to progress EITI commitment
UK support Solomon Islands government to progress EITI commitment
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Soft drink levy extended to protect children and improve health
Soft drink levy extended to protect children and improve health
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UKHO supports UK resilience in positioning, navigation and timing
UKHO supports UK resilience in positioning, navigation and timing
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Career Insight: Penny, Trainee Barrister, GLD
Career Insight: Penny, Trainee Barrister, GLD
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MOD showcases integrated wargaming expertise at NATO’s Premier Concept Development Conference
MOD showcases integrated wargaming expertise at NATO’s Premier Concept Development Conference
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Planning Inspectorate Chief Executive announces new role and interim leadership
Planning Inspectorate Chief Executive announces new role and interim leadership
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Levy on overnight trips will help mayors invest in local growth
Levy on overnight trips will help mayors invest in local growth
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Victims protected through game changing domestic abuse orders
Victims protected through game changing domestic abuse orders
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Getting consent for charity changes: the Commission’s role in supporting trustees

A £1bn collection of Chinese ceramics is now permanently at home in the British Museum, following a significant piece of consent granted by the Commission earlier this year. In March, we gave authority...

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2025 Bathing Waters Classifications

The Environment Agency published the 2025 Bathing Water Classifications earlier today, Tuesday 25 November. The results provide the latest national assessment of the quality of England’s 449 designated bathing...

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Insurance Review in Phase 1 Clinical Trials

On 28 April 2026, new regulations for Clinical Trials will come into effect - the most significant updates in two decades. To support a smooth transition, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency...

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Contamination Control Reminder: Managing Bacillus Risks in Aseptic Processing

The MHRA’s inspectorate and the Defective Medicines Report Centre (DMRC) are actively liaising with NHS and Specialist Pharmacy Services (SPS), following an increase in reports of Bacillus contamination in aseptic...

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Core participants - Undercover Policing Inquiry
Publication date: 9 Jun 2025. Category: Core participants. Originator: Inquiry.
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Low Pay Commissioners' fees and expenses April 2024 to March 2025
Low Pay Commissioners' fees and expenses April 2024 to March 2025
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DSIT: workforce management information, October 2025
DSIT: workforce management information, October 2025
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DESNZ: workforce management information, October 2025
DESNZ: workforce management information, October 2025
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Implementing inserts in cigarette and hand rolling tobacco packs
Implementing inserts in cigarette and hand rolling tobacco packs
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EM on EU legislation concerning persistent organic pollutants
EM on EU legislation concerning persistent organic pollutants
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Draft affirmative coming for Oil and Gas Authority (Carbon Storage and Offshore Petroleum) (Specified Periods for Disclosure of Protected Material) Regulations 2025
Draft affirmative coming for Oil and Gas Authority (Carbon Storage and Offshore Petroleum) (Specified Periods for Disclosure of Protected Material) Regulations 2025. See other results for details.
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Project to bring voices of enslaved people to life

 

The National Archives is working with international academics to make the largest collection of first-person testimony of enslaved people from the Caribbean in existence – the Reports...

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Unimetals Recycling (UK) Ltd – winding up order made
Unimetals Recycling (UK) Ltd – winding up order made
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UK Climate Tech 2026: The Next Chapter for UK Climate Innovation

Discover the key trends shaping the UK’s $75.3b climate tech economy – from investment shifts to AI’s growing influence – and what it will take for the UK to lead the next chapter of global climate...

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Identifying the Environmental Impacts of Digital Services: Lessons from ‘Get Air Quality Data’ service.

This is the second blog in a series on Product Managing the design of sustainable services written by Lucy Stewart and Katie Marcus, product managers working in air quality improvement at Defra.

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Heathrow Airport Limited’s third runway proposal will be basis for expansion
Heathrow Airport Limited’s third runway proposal will be basis for expansion
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Heathrow expansion: selection of a scheme for ANPS review purposes
Heathrow expansion: selection of a scheme for ANPS review purposes
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Engaging with the Climate Change Committee: Airports National Policy Statement review
Engaging with the Climate Change Committee: Airports National Policy Statement review
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87% of bathing waters rated ‘Excellent’ or ‘Good’ as new reforms come into law
87% of bathing waters rated ‘Excellent’ or ‘Good’ as new reforms come into law
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Landowner to pay 31,000 for landscaping Cornish SSSI with waste
Landowner to pay &pound;31,000 for landscaping Cornish SSSI with waste
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Media mergers (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 wish to update...

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New Measures Harnessing AI to Deliver National Renewal and Boost Jobs, Growth and Innovation Across the UK (Lord Vallance of Balham)

I am repeating the following Written Ministerial Statement made today in the other place by my Right Honourable Friend, the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, Rt Hon Liz Kendall MP. Read more. (cached), Summary and Comments (0), First seen at 10:41, 25 November 2025

NHS Prescription Charges (Zubir Ahmed)

The Prime Minister has announced that NHS prescription charges in England will be frozen for a second successive year.

This builds on wider government action as part of the Plan for Change to tackle the...

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Cass Review (Wes Streeting)

I am today updating the House on the Government’s efforts to provide better outcomes for children and young people with gender incongruence, in line with the recommendations of the Cass review.

Children...

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Palliative Care and End of life care (Stephen Kinnock, Member, Mental Health Bill [HL] Committee)

I am delighted to announce to the House today that the Government is developing a Palliative Care and End of Life Care Modern Service Framework for England, with a planned publication date of Spring 2026. This...

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Media mergers (Lisa Nandy)

I wish to update the House on the sale of the Telegraph Media Group, following the recent withdrawal of the Redbird Capital Partners-led bid to acquire the title, and the news announced on Saturday 22 November...

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Iraq Fatality Investigations (Louise Jones)

I wish to inform the House of publication of the latest report of the Iraq Fatalities Inspector, Dame Anne Rafferty, which I have laid before the House of Commons library today. I am grateful to Dame Anne and...

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Engagement during the Airports National Policy Statement review
Engagement during the Airports National Policy Statement review
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New Measures Harnessing AI to Deliver National Renewal and Boost Jobs, Growth and Innovation Across the UK (Liz Kendall)

This Government is announcing thousands more jobs and billions of pounds of inward investment, in a huge vote of confidence in the UK.

We are committed to making the UK a world leading destination for ...

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The UK’s 2025 Critical Minerals Strategy (Chris McDonald)

Today the Government has published its new Critical Minerals Strategy.

Growth is the number one mission of this government, and the modern Industrial Strategy is central to that mission. This Critical Minerals...

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CPTPP Update (Chris Bryant)

On 20 and 21 November, I attended the ninth meeting of the Commission of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) in Melbourne, Australia, where a number of issues were...

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British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme (Chris McDonald)

I can today announce to the House that the government is taking the next step in delivering a flagship intervention of the Industrial Strategy, by launching a consultation to seek stakeholders’ views on...

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Introduction of a National Day for Victims and Survivors of Terrorism (Dan Jarvis)

The impact of terrorism is deep and enduring, changing the lives of victims and their loved ones in a moment. Families and communities have suffered immeasurable loss, grief, and physical and emotional harm from...

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TRA recommendation to impose duties on Chinese biodiesel accepted
TRA recommendation to impose duties on Chinese biodiesel accepted
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Yorkshire family brewery taps into new export opportunities with Government guarantee
Yorkshire family brewery taps into new export opportunities with Government guarantee
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UK and Overseas Territories leaders unite in London to strengthen historic partnership
UK and Overseas Territories leaders unite in London to strengthen historic partnership
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Two non-executive members appointed to the Independent Monitoring Authority
Two non-executive members appointed to the Independent Monitoring Authority
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Parole Board members reappointed and appointment of 2 members
Parole Board members reappointed and appointment of 2 members
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The Mazur Judgment: A Damning Indictment of Regulatory Failure

As Chair of the Legal Services Consumer Panel, I must begin by acknowledging the sheer confusion that surrounds the Mazur judgment and the failures it has laid bare. This commentary reflects my own perception...

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North Yorkshire's National Nature Reserves
North Yorkshire's National Nature Reserves
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Analysis of Carer’s Allowance claimants receiving other benefits, undertaking paid work, receiving overpayments and civil penalties
Analysis of Carer’s Allowance claimants receiving other benefits, undertaking paid work, receiving overpayments and civil penalties
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HMRC and VOA: workforce management information, October 2025
HMRC and VOA: workforce management information, October 2025
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Afuturefilled withtrees: National Tree Week 2025
Woodlands. Credit: Forestry Commission.

National Tree Week marks the opening of the tree planting season, and this year there is substantial progress to report. The theme, "A Future Filled with Trees," reflects...

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24 November

Chancellor to double down on drive to cut NHS waiting times and rollout of new Neighbourhood Health Centres
Chancellor to double down on drive to cut NHS waiting times and rollout of new Neighbourhood Health Centres
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We must protect our society against tomorrow's cyber threats
We must protect our society against tomorrow's cyber threats
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UKRI Framework Document 2025
UKRI Framework Document 2025
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Army benefits from contract to modernise Defence estate in Edinburgh
Army benefits from contract to modernise Defence estate in Edinburgh
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Exercise Synergy prepares CNC apprentices for success
Exercise Synergy prepares CNC apprentices for success
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More targeted R&D investment towards driving UK growth and jobs unveiled by Technology Secretary
More targeted R&D investment towards driving UK growth and jobs unveiled by Technology Secretary
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Currency hedging analysis for the UK Space Agency
Currency hedging analysis for the UK Space Agency
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Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Chile: David Concar
Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Chile: David Concar
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MHRA reaffirms safety of childhood vaccination
MHRA reaffirms safety of childhood vaccination
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Climate change and health
Why the UK needs a cross-government, cross- sector approach

Climate change as a health issue: Climate change is increasingly recognised not just as an environmental or economic challenge, but as a major public...

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Innovative approaches to Med Tech regulatory reform
The MHRA’s Head of Diagnostics and General Medical Devices, Joseph Burt with Minister Zubir Ahmed at the MHRA’s AI Airlock event, October 2025

Well, hello again.  Hasn’t time passed by so quickly since...

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HMT workforce management information: October 2025
HMT workforce management information: October 2025
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Investigation outcome report: East Durham College
Investigation outcome report: East Durham College
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COP30 and nature: a moment for vision and scale

COP30 was always going to be a landmark for nature, set against the backdrop of the Amazon river in Belém, the gateway to the world’s largest tropical forest. But beyond the ‘COP in the forest’ headlines, two...

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Transforming IT Operations at UKEF : From Service Provider to Strategic Enabler
Transforming IT Operations at UKEF : From Service Provider to Strategic Enabler
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Liz Kendall’s speech at Innovation for Growth Summit
Liz Kendall’s speech at Innovation for Growth Summit
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Suspended sentences for illegal waste site boss and landlord
Suspended sentences for illegal waste site boss and landlord
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Trustee appointed to The National Lottery Heritage Fund Board
Trustee appointed to The National Lottery Heritage Fund Board
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Twenty-Five years of Women Peace and Security
Twenty-Five years of Women Peace and Security
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Mission Moments: Cutting Through Complexity: How We're Backing Britain's Businesses to Grow
Manisha Gohil is Senior Policy Advisor in the DBT’s Business Growth Service team

From 70 stakeholder sessions to 1,200 partner inductions, one civil servant shares how the new Business Growth Service is turning...

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Interministerial Group for Health and Social Care communiqué, 25 September 2025
Interministerial Group for Health and Social Care communiqué, 25 September 2025
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THINK! launches first drug driving campaign in a decade
THINK! launches first drug driving campaign in a decade
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What UK Founders Want From the Autumn Budget | Founders Pulse

As the Autumn Budget approaches, Founders Pulse reveals what UK founders say they need most – from stability and investment incentives to a system that helps them scale.

The Autumn Budget arrives at...

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"Wisdom of the Trail": Nine years of UK innovation set to reach orbit

As we prepare to launch our “Wisdom of the Trail” satellites at Lacuna Space, we reflect on nine years of quiet innovation and UK-grown collaboration that helped shape a new era of satellite IoT.

The ...
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MHCLG: spending over 500, September 2025
MHCLG: spending over &pound;500, September 2025
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MHCLG: spending over 500, August 2025
MHCLG: spending over &pound;500, August 2025
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MHCLG: spending over 25,000, September 2025
MHCLG: spending over &pound;25,000, September 2025
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MHCLG: spending over 25,000, August 2025
MHCLG: spending over &pound;25,000, August 2025
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Nuclear Decommissioning Authority: Information Asset Register
Nuclear Decommissioning Authority: Information Asset Register
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New National Day for Victims and Survivors of Terrorism
New National Day for Victims and Survivors of Terrorism
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Consultation on residues control programme charges
Consultation on residues control programme charges
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'We see you': Armed forces on patrol around the UK in response to Russian activity
'We see you': Armed forces on patrol around the UK in response to Russian activity
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New Government guarantee to strengthen UK critical minerals supply chains
New Government guarantee to strengthen UK critical minerals supply chains
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Research: SIA customer satisfaction report for 2025
Research: SIA customer satisfaction report for 2025
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SIA satisfaction hits record high among employers
SIA satisfaction hits record high among employers
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Growing greener citizens: Our sustainability journey at Goldsmith Primary Academy

Goldsmith Primary Academy sustainability lead and assistant head Jennie Twells explains how growing greener citizens is also helping to save her West Midlands-based trust money.

At Windsor Academy...

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National Guardian's Office annual report 2024 to 2025
National Guardian's Office annual report 2024 to 2025
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DBT: workforce management information October 2025
DBT: workforce management information October 2025
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NIO: Workforce management information, October 2025
NIO: Workforce management information, October 2025
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British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme: consultation on scheme eligibility and approach
British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme: consultation on scheme eligibility and approach
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National Residues Control Programme: revision of charges 2025-2026
National Residues Control Programme: revision of charges 2025-2026
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