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29 May

PM statement on Russian drone hit in Romania: 29 May 2026
PM statement on Russian drone hit in Romania: 29 May 2026
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Rilzabrutinib authorised to treat adults with immune thrombocytopenia when prior treatments have been insufficient 
Rilzabrutinib authorised to treat adults with immune thrombocytopenia when prior treatments have been insufficient 
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UK expertise supports Guatemala’s vision for modern and sustainable urban mobility
UK expertise supports Guatemala’s vision for modern and sustainable urban mobility
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Plan to toughen protections for subsea internet cables amid heightened Russian activity
Plan to toughen protections for subsea internet cables amid heightened Russian activity
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Notice to improve: Tenterden Schools Trust
Notice to improve: Tenterden Schools Trust
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Notice to improve: Orchard Learning Alliance
Notice to improve: Orchard Learning Alliance
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Two arrested during the MHRA’s largest ever seizure of unlicensed weight loss medicines 
Two arrested during the MHRA’s largest ever seizure of unlicensed weight loss medicines 
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CMA: prompt payment data, January to March 2026
CMA: prompt payment data, January to March 2026
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CMA: prompt payment data, October to December 2025
CMA: prompt payment data, October to December 2025
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CMA: workforce management information April 2026
CMA: workforce management information April 2026
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SCS secondary paid employment details 2025 to 2026
SCS secondary paid employment details 2025 to 2026
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Millions to benefit from Sci Tech deal between UK and France
Millions to benefit from Sci Tech deal between UK and France
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Employment lifeline for young people across the country as Government offers 300,000 new work experience and training placements
Employment lifeline for young people across the country as Government offers 300,000 new work experience and training placements
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Planning Inspectorate welcomes appointment of new board Chair
Planning Inspectorate welcomes appointment of new board Chair
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International Internal Audit Awareness Month

As we approach the end of this annual worldwide celebration of the Internal Audit profession, Debbie Moorhouse reflects on GIAA’s role – and her own - in the wider, global community …

The Government...

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Number of active SIA licences in 2 sectors each year since 2011
Number of active SIA licences in 2 sectors each year since 2011
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CMA Growth and Investment Council meeting notes: 28 April 2026
CMA Growth and Investment Council meeting notes: 28 April 2026
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Pubs Code Adjudicator (PCA) Levy Methodology for 2024-25
Pubs Code Adjudicator (PCA) Levy Methodology for 2024-25
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New Chair appointed to the Planning Inspectorate Board
New Chair appointed to the Planning Inspectorate Board
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2026 Bluefin tuna commercial fishery
2026 Bluefin tuna commercial fishery
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'More in Common’ campaign kicks off in Kampala ahead of Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games
'More in Common’ campaign kicks off in Kampala ahead of Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games
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Putting the consumer at the heart of regulation – a reflection on six years’ efforts

It was my pleasure and privilege to serve on the Legal Services Consumer Panel since 2019 and our last Panel meeting, my final meeting shared with two brilliant colleagues departing the same day, was a time to...

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Volunteer, Magistrate, Inspiration: Carol's Story

For Volunteers' Week 2026, we're hearing from Carol, a magistrate for over 22 years and a true testament to what volunteering means. After losing most of her sight in 2012, Carol could have stepped away. Instead...

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Ł340m pharmacy boost brings faster care to your high street
£340m pharmacy boost brings faster care to your high street
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28 May

Russia’s war is failing, so Moscow is resorting to escalation and intimidation: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Russia’s war is failing, so Moscow is resorting to escalation and intimidation: UK statement at the UN Security Council
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Councils to be prevented from making risky investments
Councils to be prevented from making risky investments
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Care leavers and ex offenders in the West Midlands helped into jobs through new partnership between government and leading businesses
Care leavers and ex offenders in the West Midlands helped into jobs through new partnership between government and leading businesses
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Veterinary Medicines Digital Service update: New digital variation application process
Veterinary Medicines Digital Service update: New digital variation application process
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Flagship APHA facility marks 50 years of wildlife science
Flagship APHA facility marks 50 years of wildlife science
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His Majesty the King visits APHA grey squirrel contraceptive work
His Majesty the King visits APHA grey squirrel contraceptive work
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Digital waste tracking: where we've been, what we've built, and why the market is our primary user

Naveed Parvez reflects on the reaching of a significant milestone in digital waste tracking.

The moment

Last month we launched the public beta for digital waste tracking. Anyone who operates...

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Nature and Growth - Reflections from UKREiiF

By Marian Spain, CEO of Natural England

In this blog, our Chief Executive Marian Spain reflects on her recent attendance at the UK Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum and discusses ...

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Office for Environmental Protection framework document
Office for Environmental Protection framework document
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DfE spend control data: January to March 2026
DfE spend control data: January to March 2026
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DfE spend control data: October to December 2025
DfE spend control data: October to December 2025
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Data on responses to correspondence from MPs and peers, 2025
Data on responses to correspondence from MPs and peers, 2025
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Government Art Collection (GAC) artworks installed and deinstalled from government buildings
Government Art Collection (GAC) artworks installed and deinstalled from government buildings
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Register of Ministers’ Gifts and Hospitality: April 2026
Register of Ministers’ Gifts and Hospitality: April 2026
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Great British Railways licence and the accountability framework
Great British Railways licence and the accountability framework
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Consultation opens on Drax Power permit draft decision
Consultation opens on Drax Power permit draft decision
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Report of the Head of OSCE Mission in Kosovo: UK statement, May 2026
Report of the Head of OSCE Mission in Kosovo: UK statement, May 2026
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Government Chemist Conference: 23-24 June 2026
Government Chemist Conference: 23-24 June 2026
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Precautionary recall of blood pressure medication (Crescent Pharma Limited Ramipril 2.5mg capsules) after packaging error
Precautionary recall of blood pressure medication (Crescent Pharma Limited Ramipril 2.5mg capsules) after packaging error
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Major new Swedish fighter jet deal to strengthen Ukraine and boost British jobs
Major new Swedish fighter jet deal to strengthen Ukraine and boost British jobs
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Judicial College Prospectus 2026 to 2027 and Judicial education in domestic abuse summary published

The Judicial College has published its annual prospectus setting out the training programme available to all judicial office holders for 2026 to 2027, including brief descriptions of each course and the intended...

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Putting customers first:  DVLA and  CustomerFirst  partnering to improve Drivers Medical service

When CustomerFirst launched in January, we announced that DVLA was our first partner. Since then, we have been working closely with the DVLA team to understand the Drivers Medical service, its customers...

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Keeping your standard industrial classification (SIC) code accurate

When you register a company, one of the first things you tell Companies House is what your business does. You do this by selecting a standard industrial classification (SIC) code – a 5-digit code that...

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ARB accredits brand new qualifications from two universities

The Architects Registration Board (ARB) has confirmed that two universities have become new providers of ARB accredited master’s-level qualifications under its new education framework. In April, Heriot-Watt University...

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Minutes published of UK NSC March 2026 meeting

The UK National Screening Committee (UK NSC) has published the minutes of its March 2026 meeting.

See UK NSC meeting March 2026 for the full draft minutes.

At the meeting, committee...

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MMO fisheries management plan (FMP) development
MMO fisheries management plan (FMP) development
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Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation annual report 2024
Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation annual report 2024
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FCDO workforce management information: April 2026
FCDO workforce management information: April 2026
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New Computerised Transit System (NCTS) 6
New Computerised Transit System (NCTS) 6
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Court endorses CMA action as Emma Sleep agrees to change sales practices
Court endorses CMA action as Emma Sleep agrees to change sales practices
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MSK patients to get faster care and help returning to work
MSK patients to get faster care and help returning to work
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Capital Grants 2026: guidance now available

Guidance for the 2026 Capital Grants offer is now available on GOV.UK. 

The Capital Grants 2026 manual consists of:

applicant’s guidance agreement holder’s...
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Change of His Majesty's Ambassador to Greece
Change of His Majesty's Ambassador to Greece
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Russia’s victory in Ukraine is not inevitable and is increasingly implausible: UK statement to the OSCE
Russia’s victory in Ukraine is not inevitable and is increasingly implausible: UK statement to the OSCE
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Britain's biggest train operator’s services enter public ownership this weekend
Britain's biggest train operator’s services enter public ownership this weekend
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Britain continues to break clean power records
Britain continues to break clean power records
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Working together to tackle fakes: how Vinted and government are strengthening trust online
Working together to tackle fakes: how Vinted and government are strengthening trust online
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Food Fact Check: Feed additives and our health

Cymraeg

The additives that are fed to animals which later become our food, like meat, milk and eggs aren’t as high profile as food additives. ...

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Fee changes for SIA licensing and approval services
Fee changes for SIA licensing and approval services
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Shaping the future Fast Stream: digital and cyber security schemes

The Civil Service Fast Stream is the UK government’s flagship graduate programme, designed to develop the next generation of leaders across the Civil Service, and offers a structured, fast-track route into...

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Flexibility in electrolytic hydrogen production and use
Flexibility in electrolytic hydrogen production and use
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Capital risk metrics implementation and mitigation measures
Capital risk metrics implementation and mitigation measures
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Companies House: equality impact assessment for identity verification
Companies House: equality impact assessment for identity verification
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Unlocking England's nature markets: a further step forward for investment in the environment
Wildflowers. Cranbourne Chase, Dorset. Credit: Getty Images. 

I'm Will Lockhart, Deputy Director for Nature Markets and Investment at Defra. In March, I wrote about how...

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UK–Norway collaboration enables vital offshore energy operations

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Shop second-hand with confidence
Shop second-hand with confidence
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Salmonella cases in England at a decade high
Salmonella cases in England at a decade high
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Two members reappointed to the Independent Advisory Panel on Deaths in Custody
Two members reappointed to the Independent Advisory Panel on Deaths in Custody
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Further appointment of Tim De Meyer as the policing member of the Sentencing Council
Further appointment of Tim De Meyer as the policing member of the Sentencing Council
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Guidance: Foreign national offenders on licence and IS91 policy framework
Guidance: Foreign national offenders on licence and IS91 policy framework
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Guidance: Changes to SIA fees: your questions answered
Guidance: Changes to SIA fees: your questions answered
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DfT: spending over Ł25,000, January 2026
DfT: spending over £25,000, January 2026
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HMRC: spending over Ł500, April 2026
HMRC: spending over £500, April 2026
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The National Wealth Fund and HM Treasury Keep Well Agreement
The National Wealth Fund and HM Treasury Keep Well Agreement
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National Wealth Fund Framework Document
National Wealth Fund Framework Document
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Nature-based solutions for sustainable water resources: Environment Agency position statement
Nature-based solutions for sustainable water resources: Environment Agency position statement
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Energy sector cyber security strategy
Energy sector cyber security strategy
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Summary of stakeholder roundtables on unfair dismissal changes
Summary of stakeholder roundtables on unfair dismissal changes
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Appraisal, modelling and evaluation strategy for transport
Appraisal, modelling and evaluation strategy for transport
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27 May

Resident doctor strikes: everything you need to know 

The British Medical Association (BMA) has announced another round of strike action by resident doctors. 

Here, we tell you everything you need to know about the BMA resident doctor strikes, including...

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Response to the activation letter to the PSPRB 2026 Northern Ireland pay round
Response to the activation letter to the PSPRB 2026 Northern Ireland pay round
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Business leaders put nature on boardroom agenda
Business leaders put nature on boardroom agenda
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PM call with Prime Minister Luxon of New Zealand: 27 May 2026
PM call with Prime Minister Luxon of New Zealand: 27 May 2026
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PM meeting with Prime Minister Tusk of Poland: 27 May 2026
PM meeting with Prime Minister Tusk of Poland: 27 May 2026
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How AI can assist in hydrographic workflows

For several years, the UKHO has been actively investing in modern data technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), to transform how it processes, structures, and delivers...

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DfE Update 27 May 2026
DfE Update 27 May 2026
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Millions to benefit from lower travel and food costs
Millions to benefit from lower travel and food costs
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Marshall Scholarship gets Ł0.9m uplift to expand STEM awards
Marshall Scholarship gets £0.9m uplift to expand STEM awards
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MHRA welcomes Jason Bonander as he starts his role as Chief Digital and Technology Officer
MHRA welcomes Jason Bonander as he starts his role as Chief Digital and Technology Officer
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Security and Defence Partnership Treaty: the projects the UK and Poland will deliver together
Security and Defence Partnership Treaty: the projects the UK and Poland will deliver together
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Treaty between the Republic of Poland and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on a Security and Defence Partnership
Treaty between the Republic of Poland and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on a Security and Defence Partnership
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Beyond Performance vs Brand – How CMOs Unlock Real Scale

Toby Strangewood, Founder of Miroma Founders Network, explores why the performance versus brand debate is holding high-growth businesses back, and reveals how CMOs can build the confidence, structure and strategic...

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Adopting open-source in local government 

GDS Local’s Sourcing the Stack initiative forms part of GDS’s commitment to cocreating a shared vision for local government technology. An important step in this work is publishing...

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UK Space Agency completes term leading global space debris effort
Credit: ESA

The UK Space Agency has concluded its year as chair of the Inter-Agency Space Debris Coordination Committee (IADC), marking the end of a term that saw the UK strengthen international cooperation...

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National Guardian's Office annual report 2025 to 2026
National Guardian's Office annual report 2025 to 2026
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Charity Commission board member and senior executive team expenses
Charity Commission board member and senior executive team expenses
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