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12 February

UK announces Ł6m humanitarian drought response funding to Somalia
UK announces £6m humanitarian drought response funding to Somalia
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The UK fully supports the new government’s efforts to advance security, stability and prosperity for the Yemeni people: UK statement at the UN Security Council
The UK fully supports the new government’s efforts to advance security, stability and prosperity for the Yemeni people: UK statement at the UN Security Council
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Record year of drug seizures made by Border Force
Record year of drug seizures made by Border Force
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Environment Secretary speech on food security, resilience and standards
Environment Secretary speech on food security, resilience and standards
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Welsh Government deposit return scheme – UK Internal Market Act exclusion: policy update
Welsh Government deposit return scheme – UK Internal Market Act exclusion: policy update
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Building skills for opportunity: how Skills England is paving a pathway to success for young people, by Tessa Griffiths and Sarah Maclean

Every young person deserves the chance to build a rewarding career, regardless of their background. That's the ambition at the heart of the government's opportunity mission, ...

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Government to publish new gender guidance for schools
Government to publish new gender guidance for schools
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Infected Blood Memorial Committee Vice-Chair Resignation
Infected Blood Memorial Committee Vice-Chair Resignation
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The Prime Minister and Cabinet Secretary have agreed by mutual consent the Cabinet Secretary will stand down
The Prime Minister and Cabinet Secretary have agreed by mutual consent the Cabinet Secretary will stand down
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How meeting our users in person changed everything 

Left to right: Steph Duits, senior content designer, Linda Butterfield, senior user researcher and Tom Mannix-Rough, senior interaction designer at the National Air Quality Conference in London

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Power of Attorney Stories: Sreeparna

[English] - [Cymraeg]

A lasting power of attorney, also known as an LPA, is a legal document. It allows you to nominate someone you trust to step in and make decisions about your health ...

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FCDO Supplementary Estimate Memorandum 2025 to 2026
FCDO Supplementary Estimate Memorandum 2025 to 2026
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CoRWM meeting minutes, 27 November 2024
CoRWM meeting minutes, 27 November 2024
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Service Inquiry into the death of a service person found deceased on 28 September 2022
Service Inquiry into the death of a service person found deceased on 28 September 2022
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Keeping children safe in education: proposed revisions 2026
Keeping children safe in education: proposed revisions 2026
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Including guidance on children who are questioning their gender in KCSIE
Including guidance on children who are questioning their gender in KCSIE
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Draft affirmative coming for Sussex and Brighton Combined County Authority Regulations 2026
Draft affirmative coming for Sussex and Brighton Combined County Authority Regulations 2026. See other results for details.
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Anti-dumping measure on ironing boards from China maintained
Anti-dumping measure on ironing boards from China maintained
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Indian Air Force instructors to train Royal Air Force pilots
Indian Air Force instructors to train Royal Air Force pilots
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Spatial development strategies and devolution: letter to council leaders
Spatial development strategies and devolution: letter to council leaders
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Attorney General's speech at Great Synagogue, Sydney
Attorney General's speech at Great Synagogue, Sydney
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DCMS letter to Daily Mail and General Trust - Public Interest Intervention Notice
DCMS letter to Daily Mail and General Trust - Public Interest Intervention Notice
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DCMS letter to Penultimate Investments Holdings Limited - Public Interest Intervention Notice
DCMS letter to Penultimate Investments Holdings Limited - Public Interest Intervention Notice
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Certification Officer: Announcements
Certification Officer: Announcements
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Clean Energy Jobs Fair held at Barnsley College
Clean Energy Jobs Fair held at Barnsley College
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Fair consideration of requests to have a pet in social housing
Fair consideration of requests to have a pet in social housing
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The response to Phil Bowen's appointment as Interim Chair of the YJB
The response to Phil Bowen's appointment as Interim Chair of the YJB
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Independent report: Youth Justice Board Review
Independent report: Youth Justice Board Review
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Independent report: Turnaround Programme independent process and implementation evaluation: final report
Independent report: Turnaround Programme independent process and implementation evaluation: final report
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Why We Love the Civil Service

To mark Valentine’s Day (14 February), civil servants reveal what really makes their hearts beat a little faster at work: from the small everyday wins to big reasons to stay, these are the stories our staff...

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Our investment in future talent: how apprenticeships create opportunity, capability, and resilience for our sector and communities

National Apprenticeship Week is always a highlight in our calendar. It gives us a moment to pause, take stock, and celebrate something we’re incredibly proud of: the generations of young people who choose...

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T-Level Thursday - gaining experience whilst bringing new skills and perspectives
T-Level Thursday - gaining experience whilst bringing new skills and perspectives
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Tougher measures on political finance through the Representation of the People Bill

There has been widespread coverage on the introduction of the Representation of the People Bill introduced today.

The Bill will mean foreign actors will no longer be able to use their money to ...

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FOI2024/08406 : Government Art Collection - Installed and De-installed Artwork from Nos. 10 and 11 Downing Street
FOI2024/08406 : Government Art Collection - Installed and De-installed Artwork from Nos. 10 and 11 Downing Street
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Environment Agency: eMission – our sustainability strategy
Environment Agency: eMission – our sustainability strategy
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DCMS: spending over Ł500, December 2025
DCMS: spending over £500, December 2025
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A Modern Youth Justice Service: Foundations Fit for The Future
A Modern Youth Justice Service: Foundations Fit for The Future
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Areas for producing spatial development strategies
Areas for producing spatial development strategies
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Representation of the People Bill: Policy summaries
Representation of the People Bill: Policy summaries
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From commitment to action: BBNJ Act receives Royal Assent
Hawksbill sea turtle underwater. Credit: Getty Images.

Two-thirds of the ocean lies beyond any nation's jurisdiction. These vast waters contain extraordinary biodiversity and ecosystems...

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Draft Statement of Strategic Priorities for telecommunications, the management of radio spectrum, and postal services (Baroness Lloyd of Effra)

I am today laying before Parliament the government’s draft Statement of Strategic Priorities for telecommunications, the management of radio spectrum, and postal services.

Digital connectivity is ...

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Support for the nursing workforce (Wes Streeting)

Today I am announcing a comprehensive package to recognise the value of the nursing profession. Nurses are essential to leading and delivering the government's 10 Year Health Plan, and critical for...

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Early Support Hubs update (Wes Streeting)

This year, the theme of Children and Young People’s Mental Health week is “This is My Place”, drawing important attention to children and young people’s sense of belonging and the important...

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Double Contributions Convention with the Republic of India (Dan Tomlinson, Member, Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee)

Following the joint commitment made by the governments of the UK and India in a side letter agreement to the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement dated 24 July 2025, a Double Contributions Convention between...

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Police Covenant Annual Report (Sarah Jones)

I am pleased to announce that the first annual report for the Police Covenant under this Government, has today been laid before Parliament. The report, the third since the creation of the Police Covenant, will...

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Draft Statement of Strategic Priorities for telecommunications, the management of radio spectrum, and postal services (Kanishka Narayan, Member, Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill Committee)

I am repeating the following Written Ministerial Statement made today in the other place by my Noble Friend, the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Digital Economy, Baroness Lloyd of Effra.

I am...

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Education Estates (Bridget Phillipson)

Today, we are setting out our plans for an education estate in England that supports opportunity for all. The education estate is a platform for opportunity, learning and communities. With over 22,000 schools...

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Ministers kick off review to safeguard radio’s future
Ministers kick off review to safeguard radio’s future
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Armed forces careers unlocked for tens of thousands through new recruitment drive
Armed forces careers unlocked for tens of thousands through new recruitment drive
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Upgrade works under way on airfield at RAF Coningsby 
Upgrade works under way on airfield at RAF Coningsby 
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Minister Narayan AI speech at Founders Forum
Minister Narayan AI speech at Founders Forum
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Elusennau ac ymgyrchu: myfyrdodau cyn yr etholiad i’r Senedd ac etholiadau lleol
Arwyddion yn dangos y ffordd i mewn i orsaf bleidleisio. Mae'r arwyddion yn ddwyieithog gyda'r iaith Gymraeg a'r iaith Saesneg.

Mae’r cynnwys hwn hefyd ar gael yn Saesneg.

Bydd pobl ledled Cymru...

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A new evaluator role to support modern digital government
Natalia Chivite-Matthews Arianna Rossi Why does a new digital evaluator role in the capability framework matter?

As the UK Government embarks on ambitious digital transformation initiatives...

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What happens when your product goes viral? Lessons from My Salah Mat
What happens when your product goes viral? Lessons from My Salah Mat
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Initial teacher education 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 initial teacher education (ITE) providers to answer your questions...

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IPO government procurement card spending 2025
IPO government procurement card spending 2025
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AAIB investigation to Sonaca 200, G-LKDM
AAIB investigation to Sonaca 200, G-LKDM
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Safety warning (video) issued following the capsize and sinking of the tug Biter while assisting the passenger vessel Hebridean Princess with the loss of two lives
Safety warning (video) issued following the capsize and sinking of the tug Biter while assisting the passenger vessel Hebridean Princess with the loss of two lives
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AAIB investigation to Siai Marchetti S.205 22/R (Modified), G-VELA
AAIB investigation to Siai Marchetti S.205 22/R (Modified), G-VELA
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AAIB investigation to Replica Percival Mew Gull, G-HEKL
AAIB investigation to Replica Percival Mew Gull, G-HEKL
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AAIB investigation to Robinson R66, G-WBRN
AAIB investigation to Robinson R66, G-WBRN
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AAIB investigation to LAK-17B FES Mini, G-CLTX
AAIB investigation to LAK-17B FES Mini, G-CLTX
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AAIB investigation to Velos V3, (UAS registration N/A)
AAIB investigation to Velos V3, (UAS registration N/A)
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Update on the procurement for Digital Gilt Instrument (DIGIT) Pilot
Update on the procurement for Digital Gilt Instrument (DIGIT) Pilot
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Cheshire clay pigeon shooting specialist targets exports
Cheshire clay pigeon shooting specialist targets exports
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Child Safeguarding: Education Secretary responds to the Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel
Child Safeguarding: Education Secretary responds to the Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel
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UK announces urgent new air defence package for Ukraine worth over half a billion pounds
UK announces urgent new air defence package for Ukraine worth over half a billion pounds
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YJB response to the Government's youth justice reforms
YJB response to the Government's youth justice reforms
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Safety bulletin 1/2026 (video) published
Safety bulletin 1/2026 (video) published
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Tougher rules on political interference to keep UK elections secure
Tougher rules on political interference to keep UK elections secure
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Board of Commissioners meeting, 15 April 2024
Board of Commissioners meeting, 15 April 2024
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Correcting Russia’s false claims about the OSCE: UK statement to the OSCE
Correcting Russia’s false claims about the OSCE: UK statement to the OSCE
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Update on the Serious Fraud Office’s e-discovery review
Update on the Serious Fraud Office’s e-discovery review
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Guidance: Child knife possession offences
Guidance: Child knife possession offences
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Accredited official statistics: Mortgage and landlord possession statistics: October to December 2025
Accredited official statistics: Mortgage and landlord possession statistics: October to December 2025
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Research: Commissioned Rehabilitative Services evaluation
Research: Commissioned Rehabilitative Services evaluation
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HMRC performance update: October to December 2025
HMRC performance update: October to December 2025
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Leasehold Advisory Service framework document
Leasehold Advisory Service framework document
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Consultation: The Appointed Representatives Regime
Consultation: The Appointed Representatives Regime
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National review calls for urgent action to protect vulnerable unborn babies and infants
National review calls for urgent action to protect vulnerable unborn babies and infants
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LSB statement on its Public Bodies Review

The Legal Services Board (LSB) is pleased to be participating in the Ministry of Justice’s Public Bodies Review. All arms-length bodies of Government are subject to periodic review, with the LSB last being reviewed...

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National Apprenticeship Week 2026 – Exploring T Levels
National Apprenticeship Week 2026 – Exploring T Levels
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11 February

Every child caught with a knife to get tailored support
Every child caught with a knife to get tailored support
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Protecting our water: A day in the life of an Environmental Crime Officer

My name is Jess Pykett, I'm an Environmental Crime Officer (ECO) working in the Water Industry Regulation (WIR) Enforcement team. The Environment Agency announced it has assembled its...

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Vote of confidence in UK as Singapore firm moves HQ to Liverpool
Vote of confidence in UK as Singapore firm moves HQ to Liverpool
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Largest ever enforcement workforce protecting waterways from pollution
Largest ever enforcement workforce protecting waterways from pollution
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New Education Estates Strategy: a decade of national renewal

The Department for Education (DfE) today published its Education Estates Strategy backed by a 10-year plan of national renewal for schools and colleges in England.

The strategy sets out ...

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OEP’s annual report and accounts for 2024 to 2025
OEP’s annual report and accounts for 2024 to 2025
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HM Courts and Tribunals Service Register of Board members’ interests
HM Courts and Tribunals Service Register of Board members’ interests
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MHRA introduces additional restrictions for use of the Chikungunya vaccine (IXCHIQ)
MHRA introduces additional restrictions for use of the Chikungunya vaccine (IXCHIQ)
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Stronger together: UK-Netherlands North Sea Neighbours Conference cements bilateral ties and intensifies cooperation on cyber resilience and protection of subsea infrastructure
Stronger together: UK-Netherlands North Sea Neighbours Conference cements bilateral ties and intensifies cooperation on cyber resilience and protection of subsea infrastructure
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End to surprise phone and broadband bill hikes to help with cost of living
End to surprise phone and broadband bill hikes to help with cost of living
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Russia’s escalating attacks on Ukrainian civilians violate international humanitarian law: UK statement to the OSCE
Russia’s escalating attacks on Ukrainian civilians violate international humanitarian law: UK statement to the OSCE
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AAIB appoints Robert Balls as Chief Inspector of Air Accidents
AAIB appoints Robert Balls as Chief Inspector of Air Accidents
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ReSCUE takes flight: Survey campaign to address gaps in seabird flight height data.

By Rachel Mewes – Marine Ornithology Specialist and ReSCUE Project Support, Eddie Cole – ReSCUE Project Lead and Andrew Harwood – Senior Marine Ornithology Specialist and ReSCUE Technical Lead

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Medical Research Council annual report and accounts 2024 to 2025
Medical Research Council annual report and accounts 2024 to 2025
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HM Land Registry: equality information 2024 to 2025
HM Land Registry: equality information 2024 to 2025
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Telecoms Consumer Charter
Telecoms Consumer Charter
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UK to lead multinational cyber defence exercise from Singapore.
UK to lead multinational cyber defence exercise from Singapore.
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Nurses to benefit from boost to graduate pay and job progression
Nurses to benefit from boost to graduate pay and job progression
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