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12 May

More scanners across the country for better care of brittle bones
More scanners across the country for better care of brittle bones
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Applications open for 30 hours funded childcare expansion
Applications open for 30 hours funded childcare expansion
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New NHS programme to reduce brain injury in childbirth 
New NHS programme to reduce brain injury in childbirth 
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Fake nurse crackdown to boost public safety
Fake nurse crackdown to boost public safety
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Call for views on enterprise connected device security
Call for views on enterprise connected device security
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11 May

Prime Minister unveils new plan to end years of uncontrolled migration
Prime Minister unveils new plan to end years of uncontrolled migration
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Overseas recruitment for care workers to end
Overseas recruitment for care workers to end
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Chair’s blog: addressing today’s challenges, embracing tomorrow’s opportunities  

We began our April meeting with a presentation from Michael Stych, the CEO of Contend Legal. This is an AI-powered chatbot service that provides information in response to users’ legal questions. Although Contend...

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Foreign criminals to face rapid deportation 
Foreign criminals to face rapid deportation 
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Radical reforms to reduce migration
Radical reforms to reduce migration
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10 May

PM remarks at press conference in Kyiv: 10 May 2025
PM remarks at press conference in Kyiv: 10 May 2025
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G7 Foreign Ministers’ statement on India and Pakistan
G7 Foreign Ministers’ statement on India and Pakistan
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09 May

European leaders set to travel to Kyiv as the US, France, Germany, Poland and the UK call for 30-day ceasefire
European leaders set to travel to Kyiv as the US, France, Germany, Poland and the UK call for 30-day ceasefire
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Thompsons Lecture: Employment law and the fundamental right to security
Thompsons Lecture: Employment law and the fundamental right to security
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PM meeting with Prime Minister Støre  of Norway: 9 May 2025
PM meeting with Prime Minister Støre  of Norway: 9 May 2025
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Windsor soldier of World War 1 buried with Full Military Honours
Windsor soldier of World War 1 buried with Full Military Honours
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Contact details for urgent legal aid queries this weekend
Contact details for urgent legal aid queries this weekend
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Export bar placed on £10 million Botticelli painting
Export bar placed on £10 million Botticelli painting
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Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Philippines: Sarah Hulton
Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Philippines: Sarah Hulton
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East Yorkshire Solar Farm development consent decision announced
East Yorkshire Solar Farm development consent decision announced
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Violent man’s sentence increased after fatal stabbing
Violent man’s sentence increased after fatal stabbing
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First HS2 rail tunnel breakthrough completed in Birmingham, as project reaches latest milestone
First HS2 rail tunnel breakthrough completed in Birmingham, as project reaches latest milestone
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Empowering the leaders of tomorrow: Leadership Values masterclass 
Empowering the leaders of tomorrow: Leadership Values masterclass 
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FCDO Services spend over £25,000, March 2025
FCDO Services spend over £25,000, March 2025
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FCDO Services senior officials’ business expenses and hospitality, January to March 2025
FCDO Services senior officials’ business expenses and hospitality, January to March 2025
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Kingdon review of children's hearing services
Kingdon review of children's hearing services
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£25 billion powered Wales Pension Partnership pool to deliver growth and jobs for Wales
£25 billion powered Wales Pension Partnership pool to deliver growth and jobs for Wales
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£7m beach management scheme reduces flood risk in Lincolnshire
£7m beach management scheme reduces flood risk in Lincolnshire
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DHSC appoints business leaders to manage strategic suppliers
DHSC appoints business leaders to manage strategic suppliers
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Hertfordshire waste boss to pay £79,000 gained from illegal sites
Hertfordshire waste boss to pay £79,000 gained from illegal sites
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Man given suspended jail term for illegal Lincolnshire waste site
Man given suspended jail term for illegal Lincolnshire waste site
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Family Justice Council 11th Open Meeting

The Family Justice Council will hold its 11th Open Meeting on Monday 7 July 2025 from 11am-1.30pm. The meeting will be held remotely via MS Teams.

The Family Justice Council is an interdisciplinary...

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Remote link sites: transforming court experiences for vulnerable witnesses 

[English] - [Cymraeg]

Walking through the doors of The Lighthouse recently, I was struck by the contrast to traditional court settings. As part of my role overseeing special measures...

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Advancing digital planning: Open Digital Planning’s first end-to-end product pilots

Last year was a significant step forward in our mission to modernise England’s planning system.

Supported by Digital Planning improvement funding from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and ...

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Removal of eligibility of private schools for business rates charitable relief
Removal of eligibility of private schools for business rates charitable relief
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Economic Crime Levy Report 2023-24
Economic Crime Levy Report 2023-24
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The AAIB has sent a team of inspectors to East Fortune Airfield, near Edinburgh
The AAIB has sent a team of inspectors to East Fortune Airfield, near Edinburgh
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Funding boost for Clean Industry Bonus as bids smash expectations
Funding boost for Clean Industry Bonus as bids smash expectations
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Perseverance pays off for fast streamer Folashade
Perseverance pays off for fast streamer Folashade
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‘Digital Excellence Programme helped me connect the dots on AI’
‘Digital Excellence Programme helped me connect the dots on AI’
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New reports examine impact of nuclear decommissioning in Scotland
New reports examine impact of nuclear decommissioning in Scotland
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How we value: small shops
How we value: small shops
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Sheffield Forgemasters Engineering Limited: annual report and accounts 2023/2024
Sheffield Forgemasters Engineering Limited: annual report and accounts 2023/2024
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Sheffield Forgemasters International Limited: annual report and accounts 2023/2024
Sheffield Forgemasters International Limited: annual report and accounts 2023/2024
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Criminal Legal Aid: proposals for solicitor fee scheme reform
Criminal Legal Aid: proposals for solicitor fee scheme reform
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Appointment of Bishop of Carlisle: 9 May 2025
Appointment of Bishop of Carlisle: 9 May 2025
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Three Board Members reappointed to the Museum of the Home
Three Board Members reappointed to the Museum of the Home
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Public sector technology brought to market with a spinout company
Public sector technology brought to market with a spinout company
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Charity regulator criticises charity over repeated breaches
Charity regulator criticises charity over repeated breaches
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UK submits shortlist for next judge elected to the European Court of Human Rights
UK submits shortlist for next judge elected to the European Court of Human Rights
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Statement of Strategic Priorities for Online Safety (Baroness Jones of Whitchurch)

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 Peter Kyle MP.

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Better care for veterans – National Training and Education Plan (Wes Streeting)

As the nation marks the 80th anniversary of VE Day, we’re announcing a new National Training and Education Plan to transform healthcare for the Armed Forces community across England.

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Statement of Strategic Priorities for Online Safety (Peter Kyle)

I am today laying before Parliament the government’s draft Statement of Strategic Priorities for Online Safety. This statement is a critical document which outlines government’s areas of focus for...

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Publication of statutory guidance on victim support roles under the Victims and Prisoners Act 2024 (Alex Davies-Jones, Member, Crime and Policing Bill Committee)

In January 2025, this Government commenced the first tranche of victim-related measures in the Victims and Prisoners Act 2024. This was the first step towards ensuring victims have the right information and the...

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Judicial Conduct Investigations Office Annual Report 2023–2024 (Shabana Mahmood)

With the concurrence of the Lady Chief Justice, I will today publish the seventeenth annual report of the Judicial Conduct Investigations Office (JCIO).

The JCIO supports the Lady Chief Justice and the ...

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Local Government Best Value (Jim McMahon, Member, Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Bill Committee)

I have previously updated this House that this Government is committed to reset the relationship between local and regional government, and to establish partnerships built on mutual respect, genuine collaboration...

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Transport Secretary forges landmark deal to progress new Swiss rail link
Transport Secretary forges landmark deal to progress new Swiss rail link
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British High Commission Honiara celebrates VE Day 80 with Service
British High Commission Honiara celebrates VE Day 80 with Service
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Universal Periodic Review 49: UK Statement on Guyana
Universal Periodic Review 49: UK Statement on Guyana
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Universal Periodic Review 49: UK Statement on Kuwait
Universal Periodic Review 49: UK Statement on Kuwait
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UK and international partners confirm support for Special Tribunal on Crime of Aggression as Foreign Secretary visits Lviv
UK and international partners confirm support for Special Tribunal on Crime of Aggression as Foreign Secretary visits Lviv
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80th anniversary of VE Day: UK statement to the OSCE
80th anniversary of VE Day: UK statement to the OSCE
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Egg packers prosecuted for switching ‘best before’ dates
Egg packers prosecuted for switching ‘best before’ dates
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Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Slovakia: Bilal Zahid
Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Slovakia: Bilal Zahid
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More consistent support for victims of domestic and sexual abuse
More consistent support for victims of domestic and sexual abuse
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Unlocking Accessibility: Information Architects share their approach to digital accessibility and design with people with disabilities
Unlocking Accessibility: Information Architects share their approach to digital accessibility and design with people with disabilities
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Building the future of government software engineering

In the Heads of Engineering (HoE) group, we’ve already seen remarkable success in helping to formalise and facilitate software engineering practices across government. Our next step is to go even further...

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Transforming potential into impact: introducing the Knowledge Asset Spinouts Guide

Author: Jacob Coker, Head of Policy, and Cameron Fenwick, Senior Technology Transfer Strategic Partner, GOTT

Introducing the new Spinouts guide 

The public sector hosts some...

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Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Report 2024 to 2025 — Second Edition
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Report 2024 to 2025 — Second Edition
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The Port of Grimsby (Closure of the No.2 Fish Dock extension) Harbour Revision Order
The Port of Grimsby (Closure of the No.2 Fish Dock extension) Harbour Revision Order
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Police carriage of naloxone: monitoring data
Police carriage of naloxone: monitoring data
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List of Russia Sanctions Targets - 9 May 2025
List of Russia Sanctions Targets - 9 May 2025
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Memorandum of understanding between DfT and Swiss Confederation: direct international rail connection
Memorandum of understanding between DfT and Swiss Confederation: direct international rail connection
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University spinouts to grow industries of the future with new government backing
University spinouts to grow industries of the future with new government backing
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Red tape slashed to get more teachers into classrooms
Red tape slashed to get more teachers into classrooms
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Prime Minister to announce largest ever sanctions package targeting shadow fleet as UK ramps up pressure on Russia
Prime Minister to announce largest ever sanctions package targeting shadow fleet as UK ramps up pressure on Russia
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Statutory guidance: Independent Sexual Violence Adviser Statutory Guidance
Statutory guidance: Independent Sexual Violence Adviser Statutory Guidance
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Statutory guidance: Independent Domestic Violence Adviser Statutory Guidance
Statutory guidance: Independent Domestic Violence Adviser Statutory Guidance
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Legal aid consultation launches to deliver justice for victims
Legal aid consultation launches to deliver justice for victims
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US-UK Economic Prosperity Deal (EPD)
US-UK Economic Prosperity Deal (EPD)
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Consultation on the International Council for Harmonisation (ICH) M13B Guideline on Bioequivalence for Immediate-Release Solid Oral Dosage Forms
Consultation on the International Council for Harmonisation (ICH) M13B Guideline on Bioequivalence for Immediate-Release Solid Oral Dosage Forms
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08 May

FCDO statement on DPRK ballistic missile launches: 8 May
FCDO statement on DPRK ballistic missile launches: 8 May
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The UK brought its innovation to EXPOMIN 2025
The UK brought its innovation to EXPOMIN 2025
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Landmark economic deal with United States saves thousands of jobs for British car makers and steel industry
Landmark economic deal with United States saves thousands of jobs for British car makers and steel industry
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World Press Freedom Day 2025: Joint Statement to the OSCE
World Press Freedom Day 2025: Joint Statement to the OSCE
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PM remarks on the UK's landmark economic deal with the US: Thursday 8 May
PM remarks on the UK's landmark economic deal with the US: Thursday 8 May
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Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency GPC spending over £500: 2022-23
Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency GPC spending over &pound;500: 2022-23
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Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency GPC spending over £500: 2023-24
Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency GPC spending over &pound;500: 2023-24
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Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency GPC spending over £500: 2024-25
Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency GPC spending over &pound;500: 2024-25
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Happy & Glorious: Coronation art exhibition goes on show

Stunning new artwork commissioned by the Government Art Collection to mark the Coronation of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla has gone on show in our Happy & Glorious exhibition.

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Report by the Head of the OSCE Mission to Moldova: UK statement, May 2025
Report by the Head of the OSCE Mission to Moldova: UK statement, May 2025
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HMRC interest rates for late payments will be revised following the Bank of England interest rate cut to 4.25%.
HMRC interest rates for late payments will be revised following the Bank of England interest rate cut to 4.25%.
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Landmark Economic Deal with US saves thousands of jobs
Landmark Economic Deal with US saves thousands of jobs
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​​Reappointment of Committee members​ 

The Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero and relevant Ministers in the Scottish Government, Welsh Government, and Northern Ireland Executive have reappointed Professor Keith Bell ...

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Born in Britain: the innovators and inventions that helped win World War II 
Born in Britain: the innovators and inventions that helped win World War II 
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Designing policy with complex evidence

Evidence-based policy making relies on robust, diverse research insights to inform policy ideas and decision making. But that’s easier said than done, particularly for complex policy challenges with evidence...

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Waste Metric Dashboard: April 2025
Waste Metric Dashboard: April 2025
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RISE programme: lists of advisers and schools
RISE programme: lists of advisers and schools
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VOA Carbon Reduction Plan 2025
VOA Carbon Reduction Plan 2025
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Latest data on listeriosis
Latest data on listeriosis
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