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08 May

Recognition of FB Imray, Laurie Norie and Wilson GmbH as a chart producer
Recognition of FB Imray, Laurie Norie and Wilson GmbH as a chart producer
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How the Achieving your potential programme reignited my ambition
How the Achieving your potential programme reignited my ambition
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Achieving your potential opened my eyes to opportunities
Achieving your potential opened my eyes to opportunities
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Suffragan Bishop of Brixworth: 8th May 2026
Suffragan Bishop of Brixworth: 8th May 2026
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Anniversary Statement: Exodus Deltajet 500 Stingray, G-CMYY
Anniversary Statement: Exodus Deltajet 500 Stingray, G-CMYY
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The AAIB has dispatched a team to Torridon, Highland
The AAIB has dispatched a team to Torridon, Highland
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IAGCI invites tenders to evaluate Home Office country information products on Syria and Bangladesh
IAGCI invites tenders to evaluate Home Office country information products on Syria and Bangladesh
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There can be no lasting peace for Ukraine without accountability
There can be no lasting peace for Ukraine without accountability
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Commemorating VE Day: Honouring the Past, Investing in the Future
Commemorating VE Day: Honouring the Past, Investing in the Future
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Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) Extension: summary business case
Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) Extension: summary business case
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Legal aid for inquests: changes to fee schemes
Legal aid for inquests: changes to fee schemes
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White stork, black stork and other vagrant bird species

By Jeremy Sabel and Matt Heydon Natural England’s Species Recovery & Reintroductions Team

Projects involving the release of white stork Ciconia ciconia capture the public imagination. If fairy...

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MHCLG: workforce management information, February 2026
MHCLG: workforce management information, February 2026
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MHCLG: workforce management information, March 2026
MHCLG: workforce management information, March 2026
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Section 75 Equality Screening Form for NIO consultation: Northern Ireland Local Growth Fund
Section 75 Equality Screening Form for NIO consultation: Northern Ireland Local Growth Fund
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Northern Ireland Local Growth Fund Consultation
Northern Ireland Local Growth Fund Consultation
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07 May

PM statement to mark eighty-one years since VE Day
PM statement to mark eighty-one years since VE Day
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MHRA approves donidalorsen (Dawnzera) for the treatment of hereditary angioedema
MHRA approves donidalorsen (Dawnzera) for the treatment of hereditary angioedema
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IBCA Community Update, 07 May, 2026
IBCA Community Update, 07 May, 2026
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World Press Freedom Day 2026: Joint statement to the OSCE
World Press Freedom Day 2026: Joint statement to the OSCE
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Joint Statement following the meeting of the Specialised Committee on the Implementation of the Windsor Framework, 7 May 2026
Joint Statement following the meeting of the Specialised Committee on the Implementation of the Windsor Framework, 7 May 2026
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Vacancy: AAIB Operations Officer - closes 25 May 2026
Vacancy: AAIB Operations Officer - closes 25 May 2026
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UNISFA plays a critical role in protecting civilians and maintaining stability in Abyei: UK statement at the UN Security Council
UNISFA plays a critical role in protecting civilians and maintaining stability in Abyei: UK statement at the UN Security Council
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Consultation reminder: animal health and welfare mandatory measures

Last month, we published a post about a consultation on proposed measures to improve livestock health and welfare in England. 

This is a reminder that the consultation will...

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Windrush Compensation Advocacy Support Fund 2026 to 2027
Windrush Compensation Advocacy Support Fund 2026 to 2027
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Operator’s licence revoked after serious maintenance and safety failures
Operator’s licence revoked after serious maintenance and safety failures
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Confronting Holocaust Denial and Distortion: UK statement to the OSCE
Confronting Holocaust Denial and Distortion: UK statement to the OSCE
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Costa Rica to join UK as member of 13 trillion global trade bloc
Costa Rica to join UK as member of £13 trillion global trade bloc
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MHRA approves donidalorsen (Dawnzera) for the treatment of familial chylomicronemia syndrome
MHRA approves donidalorsen (Dawnzera) for the treatment of familial chylomicronemia syndrome
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Canterbury: Ralphs Centre
Canterbury: Ralphs Centre
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Guildford: College House
Guildford: College House
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Hastings: St. Leonards Probation Office
Hastings: St. Leonards Probation Office
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Lewes & Eastbourne: Eastbourne Probation Office
Lewes & Eastbourne: Eastbourne Probation Office
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Reigate & Banstead: Redhill Probation Office
Reigate & Banstead: Redhill Probation Office
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Spelthorne: Swan House
Spelthorne: Swan House
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Worthing: Worthing Probation Office
Worthing: Worthing Probation Office
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Media coverage on enforcement undertakings

Recent, entirely misleading coverage by Channel 4 claims that the Environment Agency has prioritised the use of enforcement undertakings, rather than criminal prosecutions, against water companies for serious...

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Patterns for places

When international teams from Colombia, Canada, India, Peru, and the UK gathered for the Public Design Conference in September 2025, as part of the World Design Congress Design Safari, we found that...

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Surveys and Similar User Research Privacy Notice
Surveys and Similar User Research Privacy Notice
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OAG Spending over 500 on a GPC for March 2026
OAG Spending over £500 on a GPC for March 2026
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OAG spending over 25,000 for March 2026
OAG spending over £25,000 for March 2026
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Spinning out measurement tech to support advanced manufacturing
Spinning out measurement tech to support advanced manufacturing
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British and Canadian Ambassadors Host Reception for the Media
British and Canadian Ambassadors Host Reception for the Media
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52nd Universal Periodic Review of human rights: UK statement on Belgium
52nd Universal Periodic Review of human rights: UK statement on Belgium
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52nd Universal Periodic Review of human rights: UK statement on Denmark
52nd Universal Periodic Review of human rights: UK statement on Denmark
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The student finance deadline for new students is approaching
The student finance deadline for new students is approaching
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Report 05/2026: Pedestrian struck by a train at Pewsey footpath crossing
Report 05/2026: Pedestrian struck by a train at Pewsey footpath crossing
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Crystal Stream report and safety flyer published
Crystal Stream report and safety flyer published
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Russia’s assault on Europe’s post-war security order: UK statement to the OSCE
Russia’s assault on Europe’s post-war security order: UK statement to the OSCE
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Government Internal Audit Agency Corporate Plan 2026-27
Government Internal Audit Agency Corporate Plan 2026-27
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Grounding and subsequent loss of the fishing vessel Crystal Stream (LH 147)
Grounding and subsequent loss of the fishing vessel Crystal Stream (LH 147)
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Report 05/2026: Pedestrian struck by a train at Pewsey footpath crossing
Report 05/2026: Pedestrian struck by a train at Pewsey footpath crossing
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Departmental spend over 25,000: March 2026
Departmental spend over £25,000: March 2026
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GPC spend over 500: March 2026
GPC spend over £500: March 2026
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Operation Pangea XVIII: UK Border operation intercepts millions of dangerous medicines across two weeks
Operation Pangea XVIII: UK Border operation intercepts millions of dangerous medicines across two weeks
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The UK renews 1.6M for Cambodia mine action
The UK renews £1.6M for Cambodia mine action
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Council for Science and Technology seeks its next independent co-chair
Council for Science and Technology seeks its next independent co-chair
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NHS Communications: What are the four things people want?
Learn how poor NHS communication harms patients and how staff can improve it.
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Three members appointed to the Tribunal Procedure Committee
Three members appointed to the Tribunal Procedure Committee
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Sir Richard Broadbent reappointed as Chair of the HMCTS Board
Sir Richard Broadbent reappointed as Chair of the HMCTS Board
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Legal Services Board Statement on SRA Regulatory Performance – 6 May 2026

On 28 April 2026, the Legal Services Board (LSB) discussed the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s (SRA) regulatory performance. With one month until the deadline for SRA’s compliance with LSB’s Directions...

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HS2 Phase One planning forum: environmental health subgroup meeting minutes
HS2 Phase One planning forum: environmental health subgroup meeting minutes
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Ofsted Board meetings 2026: minutes
Ofsted Board meetings 2026: minutes
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Microchips in pets: scanning prior to euthanasia
Microchips in pets: scanning prior to euthanasia
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Dear sir... The email that launched the first fully electric Thames ferry 
The Orbit Clipper on the Thames.

“There were no hurdles. There was nothing that could not be overcome.”

That's how Mike Greenwood, Technical Manager at the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA), ...

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Delivering abetterservice for Merchant Navy Medalapplicants
Close up of a person wearing their Military medals.

In early September 2025, the Service Design team at the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) approached the Web Publishing team to help improve the application...

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Inside the working life of a Maritime and Coastguard Agency investigator
MCA Financial Investigations Manager, Paul Atkins, on board a vessel.

From interviewing witnesses on vessels to attending court for landmark prosecutions, no two days are the same for Paul Atkins, Financial...

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Connecting our seafarers  to support on World Day for Safety and Health at Work

Maritime and Coastguard Agency gives backing to Merchant Navy Welfare Board assistance project.

A career at sea brings adventure, freedom, and experiences that simply can’t be found in...

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Six simple steps to get the most from your adventure sailing holiday

At their best, commercial sailing holidays are a safe and exciting way to spend time at sea, voyaging the world and learning new skills from expert professional mariners.

Berths can be bought for...

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06 May

UK GREAT Zone with a strong institutional and business presence at FIDAE 2026
UK GREAT Zone with a strong institutional and business presence at FIDAE 2026
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Businesses see processing times slashed in groundbreaking trial
Businesses see processing times slashed in groundbreaking trial
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UKHSA update on the hantavirus cruise ship outbreak
UKHSA update on the hantavirus cruise ship outbreak
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Specialised Committee on the implementation of the Windsor Framework: Agenda, Thursday 7 May 2026
Specialised Committee on the implementation of the Windsor Framework: Agenda, Thursday 7 May 2026
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2026 Government Procurement Card spend for transactions over 500
2026 Government Procurement Card spend for transactions over £500
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EM on Council Decision 2025/799 on the EU Cyber Resilience Act
EM on Council Decision 2025/799 on the EU Cyber Resilience Act
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My Landing in Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT)
My Landing in Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT)
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Evaluation of how NHS public information supports decision-making about screening tests in pregnancy
Evaluation of how NHS public information supports decision-making about screening tests in pregnancy
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UK Armed Forces better protected with new jamming-proof navigation tech
UK Armed Forces better protected with new jamming-proof navigation tech
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DfE Update 6 May 2026
DfE Update 6 May 2026
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52nd Universal Periodic Review of human rights: UK statement on Paraguay
52nd Universal Periodic Review of human rights: UK statement on Paraguay
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Russia must cease threats and attacks against civilians and civilian infrastructure in Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE
Russia must cease threats and attacks against civilians and civilian infrastructure in Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE
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Four-year ban for director who neglected duties at companies linked to Atherton scheme
Four-year ban for director who neglected duties at companies linked to Atherton scheme
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Foreign Secretary's statement: Hantavirus outbreak, 6 May 2026
Foreign Secretary's statement: Hantavirus outbreak, 6 May 2026
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Technology adoption is not about technology. It is about people.

Across the Ministry of Justice, thousands of colleagues are doing some of the hardest jobs in public service. My team is there to make sure technology helps them, not hinders them.  

I am...

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Get ready to apply for SFI26

As we explained in our last blog post, the Sustainable Farming Incentive 2026 offer (SFI26) will have 2 application windows.  

The first window (‘Window 1’) will open in June ...

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Scotland Office Senior Official Transparency Return Jan-March2024
Scotland Office Senior Official Transparency Return Jan-March2024
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Scotland Office BAR Quarterly Transparency Data: Jan -March 2024
Scotland Office BAR Quarterly Transparency Data: Jan -March 2024
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Scotland Office BAR Quarterly Transparency Data: Oct- Dec 2023
Scotland Office BAR Quarterly Transparency Data: Oct- Dec 2023
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Scotland Office Special Adviser Transparency Data Jan-March 2024
Scotland Office Special Adviser Transparency Data Jan-March 2024
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Scotland Office - Ministerial Transparency Return Jan-March 2024
Scotland Office - Ministerial Transparency Return Jan-March 2024
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Cabinet Office: non-consolidated performance related pay 2023/24
Cabinet Office: non-consolidated performance related pay 2023/24
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Possible amendments to the costs/expenses rules in the First-tier Tribunal, Upper Tribunal and Employment Tribunals
Possible amendments to the costs/expenses rules in the First-tier Tribunal, Upper Tribunal and Employment Tribunals
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Electricity Generator Levy — Technical note
Electricity Generator Levy — Technical note
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CMA advice to Defra on reform of the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966
CMA advice to Defra on reform of the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966
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National Pet Month: the real story behind the headlines

National Pet Month is a chance to celebrate the bond between people and their pets which is something that runs deep in the United Kingdom (UK). With around 13.5 million dogs, 12 million cats, and millions...

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NHS injury costs recovery scheme: April 2026 to March 2027
NHS injury costs recovery scheme: April 2026 to March 2027
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Minutes of the fourth meeting of the Trade and Cooperation Agreement Partnership Council, 2 February 2026
Minutes of the fourth meeting of the Trade and Cooperation Agreement Partnership Council, 2 February 2026
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Tree production grants reopen for applications
Tree production grants reopen for applications
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Kommandor Susan report published
Kommandor Susan report published
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Catastrophic engine failure and subsequent fire on board the site investigation vessel Kommandor Susan
Catastrophic engine failure and subsequent fire on board the site investigation vessel Kommandor Susan
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