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03 August

Particles in the Environment Annual Review - Update Q1 2026
Particles in the Environment Annual Review - Update Q1 2026
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Robot revolution hits the fields as £20 million funding announced
Robot revolution hits the fields as £20 million funding announced
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Webinars: UK Memorial Draft Principles and Location
Webinars: UK Memorial Draft Principles and Location
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High Court of Justice – Summer vacation notice 2026

The Royal Courts of Justice and Rolls Building will both be closed on Monday 31 August 2026.

The Summer Vacation runs from Saturday, 1 August 2026 to 10am on Thursday 1 October 2026.

In...

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Apply now for automation and robotics funding
Credit: JoJo's Vineyard 

Round 2 of the Farming Futures Automation and Robotics competition is now open for applications. 

The £20 million competition is part of...

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National Lottery Heritage Fund annual report and accounts 2025 to 2026
National Lottery Heritage Fund annual report and accounts 2025 to 2026
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National Heritage Memorial Fund annual report and accounts 2025 to 2026
National Heritage Memorial Fund annual report and accounts 2025 to 2026
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UKDI relaunches Security Open Call
UKDI relaunches Security Open Call
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Investment in Defence Training Estate enhances realistic military training across the UK
Investment in Defence Training Estate enhances realistic military training across the UK
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Building Defra’s software development profession for the AI age

Principal Software Developer John Watson shares how he and his colleagues are exploring how they can use AI to drive efficiencies.

It is an exciting time to be a software developer. Artificial ...

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Science Museum Group Annual Report and Accounts 2025 to 2026
Science Museum Group Annual Report and Accounts 2025 to 2026
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Historic England annual report and accounts 2025 to 2026
Historic England annual report and accounts 2025 to 2026
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Thames regional flood and coastal committee: membership change
Thames regional flood and coastal committee: membership change
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Rolling five-year review of seafarer syllabus to ensure training fit for the future
Rolling five-year review of seafarer syllabus to ensure training fit for the future
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Draft permit consultation opens on Cloughton gas proposal
Draft permit consultation opens on Cloughton gas proposal
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Transparency data: SLC Supplier Spend June 2026
Transparency data: SLC Supplier Spend June 2026
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DWP ministerial gifts, hospitality, travel and meetings, January to March 2026
DWP ministerial gifts, hospitality, travel and meetings, January to March 2026
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Grenfell Tower site: noise, dust and vibration monitoring reports - June 2026
Grenfell Tower site: noise, dust and vibration monitoring reports - June 2026
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Recruitment for a Communications Officer
Recruitment for a Communications Officer
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Charity regulator appoints Interim Managers to CG Community Council
Charity regulator appoints Interim Managers to CG Community Council
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Digital resilience - a priority for pensions

In a world where digital systems underpin nearly every aspect of our lives, the pensions industry is no exception.

Pension schemes today are powered by a web of interconnected technology and with ...

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Change of British High Commissioner to Brunei: Mel Barlow
Change of British High Commissioner to Brunei: Mel Barlow
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Sovereign AI invests in UK startup reinventing AI chips
Sovereign AI invests in UK startup reinventing AI chips
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Water Efficiency Lab 2 launches to prevent, predict, pinpoint and fix customer side leakage – a 1.5 billion litre a day challenge (England)
Second Water Efficiency Lab (WEL 2) will incentivise and reward innovative solutions that reduce leaks in homes and businesses to cut water waste and save money. Between 1 and 1.5 billion litres of water is […] ...
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Water Efficiency Lab 2 launches to prevent, predict, pinpoint and fix customer side leakage – a 1.5 billion litre a day challenge (Wales)
Second Water Efficiency Lab (WEL 2) will incentivise and reward innovative solutions that reduce leaks in homes and businesses to cut water waste and save money. Between 1 and 1.5 billion litres of water is […] ...
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Lansio Labordy Effeithlonrwydd Dŵr 2 er mwyn atal, rhagfynegi, nodi a thrwsio gollyngiadau ar ochr y cwsmer – her 1.5 biliwn litr y dydd (Cymru)
Bydd yr Ail Labordy Effeithlonrwydd Dŵr (WEL 2) yn rhoi cymhellion ac yn gwobrwyo atebion arloesol sy’n lleihau gollyngiadau mewn cartrefi a busnesau er mwyn lleihau gwastraff dŵr ac arbed arian. Mae rhwng 1 ac […] ...
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02 August

National Grid backs PM's education reforms with new £5 million jobs programme to help 5,000 young people into work
National Grid backs PM's education reforms with new £5 million jobs programme to help 5,000 young people into work
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01 August

PM call with call with His Majesty the King of Jordan Abdullah II: 1 August 2026
PM call with call with His Majesty the King of Jordan Abdullah II: 1 August 2026
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Seaweed surveys discover species never seen before and new to science
Seaweed surveys discover species never seen before and new to science
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Finding the unfindable: BBC films Natural England's dive team on Cornwall's ancient seabed after the discovery of a new seaweed species

By Angela Gall - Marine Senior Officer, Devon, Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Area Team

Off the south coast of Cornwall, in the cold, clear water, lie some of England's least-known natural treasures...

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Capital Grants 2026: 75% of budget allocated

Farmers, land managers and foresters across England continue to make use of the opportunities available through Capital Grants 2026. 

With a £225 million budget...

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Summer holiday savings start now with free buses for kids
Summer holiday savings start now with free buses for kids
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31 July

Coverage of the government's devolution announcement 

There has been widespread national, regional, trade and broadcast coverage of the government’s announcement on devolving a share of income tax revenue for mayors across England.

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Government response to the Animal Sentience Committee report on the restriction of lead in ammunition
Government response to the Animal Sentience Committee report on the restriction of lead in ammunition
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First phase of new homes delivered for military families in Cyprus
First phase of new homes delivered for military families in Cyprus
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Developing future Chief Digital and Data Leaders

Strong digital and data leadership is essential to delivering better public services.

As technology becomes more central to how organisations operate, the need for strong digital and data leadership...

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Criminal Bills Assessment Manual (CBAM) and Supervisor Guidance
Criminal Bills Assessment Manual (CBAM) and Supervisor Guidance
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PM call with Prime Minister Modi of India: 31 July 2026
PM call with Prime Minister Modi of India: 31 July 2026
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G7 Cyber Expert Group 2026 Cross Border Coordination Exercise (CBCE)
G7 Cyber Expert Group 2026 Cross Border Coordination Exercise (CBCE)
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Government takes action to crack down on rogue funeral operators
Government takes action to crack down on rogue funeral operators
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Budget to move “power and money out of Westminster, and into every postcode around Britainâ€.
Budget to move “power and money out of Westminster, and into every postcode around Britainâ€.
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Chancellor letter to the Treasury Select Committee (TSC) - Budget 2026 date
Chancellor letter to the Treasury Select Committee (TSC) - Budget 2026 date
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Recycling operator’s fleet halved after widespread tachograph and driver management failures
Recycling operator’s fleet halved after widespread tachograph and driver management failures
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Accredited official statistics: Proven reoffending statistics: October to December 2024
Accredited official statistics: Proven reoffending statistics: October to December 2024
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Accredited official statistics: Proven reoffending statistics: July to September 2025
Accredited official statistics: Proven reoffending statistics: July to September 2025
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NHSBSA Data Hub Alpha Assessment

From: DHSCAssessment date: 16/07/2026Type: Alpha AssessmentResult: GreenService provider: NHSBSA

Service description 

Through the services it delivers the NHSBSA generates a wealth of valuable...

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Misleading claims on council tax

There have been misleading claims reported in The Telegraph today saying that the government is planning an ‘£18bn tax raid’ through a council tax increase in England over the next few years. &...

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Capital Grants 2026: 50% of budget allocated

Farmers, land managers and foresters across England continue to take advantage of the opportunities available through Capital Grants 2026. 

This year, £225 million is available...

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An update and reminder of CSHT single-focus agreements

More than 300 expressions of interest (EOIs) have been submitted since applications opened on 21 July for the new single-focus Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier (CSHT) agreements. 

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CMA: spending over £500, May 2026
CMA: spending over &pound;500, May 2026
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CMA: spending over £25,000, May 2026
CMA: spending over &pound;25,000, May 2026
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CMA: spending over £500, June 2026
CMA: spending over &pound;500, June 2026
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CMA: spending over £25,000, June 2026
CMA: spending over &pound;25,000, June 2026
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2024 VPAG operational review: 12 August 2025
2024 VPAG operational review: 12 August 2025
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CMA: workforce management information June 2026
CMA: workforce management information June 2026
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Planning Inspectorate: ad hoc analysis and statistics
Planning Inspectorate: ad hoc analysis and statistics
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DWP spending over £25,000, April 2026
DWP spending over &pound;25,000, April 2026
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DWP spending over £25,000, June 2026
DWP spending over &pound;25,000, June 2026
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DWP spending over £25,000, May 2026
DWP spending over &pound;25,000, May 2026
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Annual report 2025/2026
Annual report 2025/2026
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Horizon Scanning 2025/2026
Horizon Scanning 2025/2026
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Rewiring the State – Cabinet Statement
Rewiring the State – Cabinet Statement
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G7 Cyber Expert Group: Reconnection Framework Technical Annex
G7 Cyber Expert Group: Reconnection Framework Technical Annex
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Circular 011/2026: Annexes F, U and DA, Police Regulations 2003
Circular 011/2026: Annexes F, U and DA, Police Regulations 2003
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UK adopts updated Khmer translation of its name
UK adopts updated Khmer translation of its name
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UK partners with Malaysia on mangrove restoration research
UK partners with Malaysia on mangrove restoration research
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Form: Criminal Appeal Office Form NG Confiscation Order
Form: Criminal Appeal Office Form NG Confiscation Order
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Official Statistics: Safety in the Children and Young People Secure Estate: Update to March 2027
Official Statistics: Safety in the Children and Young People Secure Estate: Update to March 2027
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Helping people enjoy food safely this summer 

Cymraeg

The FSA's mission is "food you can trust". A key part of that mission is understanding how people think about food and food safety and using that insight to provide practical advice...

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Digital Economy Act 2017 - Consultation Regarding Proposed Changes to Research Accreditation Criteria
Digital Economy Act 2017 - Consultation Regarding Proposed Changes to Research Accreditation Criteria
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Court fines Lincolnshire cousins following waste crime probe
Court fines Lincolnshire cousins following waste crime probe
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Appointment of the Bishop of Leeds: 31 July 2026
Appointment of the Bishop of Leeds: 31 July 2026
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Gemma Stevenson appointed as HMTC for Middle East & Pakistan
Gemma Stevenson appointed as HMTC for Middle East & Pakistan
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Appointment of Interim Chair for Gov Facility Services Limited
Appointment of Interim Chair for Gov Facility Services Limited
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2025-26 Government Procurement Card spend over £500
2025-26 Government Procurement Card spend over &pound;500
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DHSC: spending over £500, June 2026
DHSC: spending over &pound;500, June 2026
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Millions reminded to get £150 off energy bills this winter 
Millions reminded to get &pound;150 off energy bills this winter 
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30 July

PM hands mayors share of income tax to make lives better in every postcode
PM hands mayors share of income tax to make lives better in every postcode
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Statement: situation in the West Bank
Statement: situation in the West Bank
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Capital Grants 2026: 25% of budget allocated

Farmers, land managers and foresters across England are already making the most of the opportunities available through the 2026 Capital Grants offer. 

This year, &...

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Major £8.4bn investment advances UK nuclear deterrent and backs British industry
Major &pound;8.4bn investment advances UK nuclear deterrent and backs British industry
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Report by the Head of OSCE Mission to Serbia: UK statement, July 2026
Report by the Head of OSCE Mission to Serbia: UK statement, July 2026
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Independent HS2 Commissioner report 2
Independent HS2 Commissioner report 2
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Called-in decision: land surrounding Ebbsfleet United Football Club, Stonebridge Road, Northfleet (ref: 3360355 - 30 July 2026)
Called-in decision: land surrounding Ebbsfleet United Football Club, Stonebridge Road, Northfleet (ref: 3360355 - 30 July 2026)
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Guidance: Prison retail service policy framework
Guidance: Prison retail service policy framework
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Concrete Canvas: turning an idea into a global business
Concrete Canvas: turning an idea into a global business
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NIO: GPC Spending over £500, March 2026
NIO: GPC Spending over &pound;500, March 2026
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DWP and CMG: spending over £500, June 2026
DWP and CMG: spending over &pound;500, June 2026
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Register of Ministers’ Gifts and Hospitality: June 2026
Register of Ministers’ Gifts and Hospitality: June 2026
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NIO: GPC Spending over £500, January 2026
NIO: GPC Spending over &pound;500, January 2026
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NIO: Spending over £25,000, April 2026
NIO: Spending over &pound;25,000, April 2026
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NIO: GPC Spending over £500, November 2025
NIO: GPC Spending over &pound;500, November 2025
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NIO: Spending over £25,000, January 2026
NIO: Spending over &pound;25,000, January 2026
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FCDO workforce management information: June 2026
FCDO workforce management information: June 2026
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State and Guest of Government visits: July 2023 to December 2024
State and Guest of Government visits: July 2023 to December 2024
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NIO: Spending over £25,000, March 2026
NIO: Spending over &pound;25,000, March 2026
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DfE and executive agency spend over £25,000: 2026 to 2027
DfE and executive agency spend over &pound;25,000: 2026 to 2027
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Teachers’ pension scheme payments: 2026 to 2027
Teachers’ pension scheme payments: 2026 to 2027
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DfE payment spot checks in public sub-contracts: 2026 to 2027
DfE payment spot checks in public sub-contracts: 2026 to 2027
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Northern Ireland Office FOI releases: 2019
Northern Ireland Office FOI releases: 2019
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