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20 February

MHRA statement on the PATHWAYS puberty blocker trial
MHRA statement on the PATHWAYS puberty blocker trial
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PATHWAYS clinical trial paused following new MHRA advice
PATHWAYS clinical trial paused following new MHRA advice
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Webinar provides insights for ex-military on career with CNC
Webinar provides insights for ex-military on career with CNC
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Global Partnerships Conference to build new international coalitions to tackle shared challenges
Global Partnerships Conference to build new international coalitions to tackle shared challenges
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Homes England announces refreshed Executive Leadership Team with two new appointments
Homes England announces refreshed Executive Leadership Team with two new appointments
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UK and European allies to develop low-cost air defence weapons to protect NATO skies
UK and European allies to develop low-cost air defence weapons to protect NATO skies
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M25 waste dump shut
M25 waste dump shut
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UK showcase demonstrates AI leadership and partnership with India
UK showcase demonstrates AI leadership and partnership with India
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A message from the Cabinet Secretary
Dame Antonia Romeo

Dame Antonia Romeo was appointed as the Cabinet Secretary and Head of the Civil Service on 19 February 2026. In her first message to the organisation, she set out her reflections on the...

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ORR: workforce management information, December 2025
ORR: workforce management information, December 2025
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ORR: workforce management information, January 2026
ORR: workforce management information, January 2026
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DBT annual statement on research integrity: 2024 to 2025
DBT annual statement on research integrity: 2024 to 2025
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HM Land Registry expenditure over £25,000: 2026
HM Land Registry expenditure over £25,000: 2026
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Charging regime for offshore oil and gas activities
Charging regime for offshore oil and gas activities
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Review of MOD legislation governing autonomous systems
Review of MOD legislation governing autonomous systems
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January 2026 Transaction Data
January 2026 Transaction Data
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Treasury launches recruitment campaign for Chair of the Office for Budget Responsibility
Treasury launches recruitment campaign for Chair of the Office for Budget Responsibility
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Two board members reappointed to the Charity Commission for England and Wales
Two board members reappointed to the Charity Commission for England and Wales
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UK-backed space weather mission sets sail for launch site
Smile leaving the Port of Saint-Nazaire in France after departing Amserdam, having picked up the upper stage of the Vega-C rocket that will carry it to space. Credit: ESA - M. Roos

A landmark joint European...

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How to protect against measles – vaccines for school pupils
How to protect against measles – vaccines for school pupils
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Vaccines for students: how to get up to date
Vaccines for students: how to get up to date
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Defra: workforce management information January 2026
Defra: workforce management information January 2026
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New measures to help woodlands through improved deer management
New measures to help woodlands through improved deer management
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Belgravia waste crook forced to pay £1.4m compensation
Belgravia waste crook forced to pay £1.4m compensation
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What user research taught us about designing useful digital planning case studies  

Case studies are widely used in government to share learning, explain what has been tried, and help teams understand what might work for them. But what makes a case study genuinely useful for the...

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NIO: Workforce management information, January 2026
NIO: Workforce management information, January 2026
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Workforce management information, 2026
Workforce management information, 2026
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MOD: workforce management information January to December 2026
MOD: workforce management information January to December 2026
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DfT: workforce management information, January 2026
DfT: workforce management information, January 2026
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2024 VPAG operational review: 12 December 2025
2024 VPAG operational review: 12 December 2025
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Deer impacts policy statement for England
Deer impacts policy statement for England
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His Majesty The King honours Miss Kay Yamada
His Majesty The King honours Miss Kay Yamada
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His Majesty The King honours Mr Koji Yanai
His Majesty The King honours Mr Koji Yanai
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Northumberland company fined for illegal asbestos waste site
Northumberland company fined for illegal asbestos waste site
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3/2026: Pubs and Live Music Venue Relief local authority guidance
3/2026: Pubs and Live Music Venue Relief local authority guidance
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Ofsted workforce management information: 2026
Ofsted workforce management information: 2026
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Enhanced package of cutting-edge technology to combat waste crime
Enhanced package of cutting-edge technology to combat waste crime
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Wales becomes UK launchpad for next generation autonomous technology
Wales becomes UK launchpad for next generation autonomous technology
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19 February

Government ends runaway independent special school fees
Government ends runaway independent special school fees
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Dragons Den IP Blog - Series 23 Episode 4

What’s the connection between sea moss and aids for gripping better? Both were featured in pitches in Dragons’ Den this week in front of Dragons Peter...

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Let this be the time that the world comes together to end the cycle of bloodshed in Sudan: UK Statement at the UN Security Council
Let this be the time that the world comes together to end the cycle of bloodshed in Sudan: UK Statement at the UN Security Council
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Record funding to protect faith communities
Record funding to protect faith communities
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DCMS letter (19 February 2026) to RB Investco on consent to derogations from 30 Jan Pre-emptive Action Order
DCMS letter (19 February 2026) to RB Investco on consent to derogations from 30 Jan Pre-emptive Action Order
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OpenAI and Microsoft join UK’s international coalition to safeguard AI development
OpenAI and Microsoft join UK’s international coalition to safeguard AI development
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The Universal Credit, Personal Independence Payment and Employment and Support Allowance (Amendment) Regulations 2026
The Universal Credit, Personal Independence Payment and Employment and Support Allowance (Amendment) Regulations 2026
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Remit letter to the Police Remuneration Review Body: 2026 to 2027
Remit letter to the Police Remuneration Review Body: 2026 to 2027
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Remit letter to the Senior Salaries Review Body for chief police officers: 2026 to 2027
Remit letter to the Senior Salaries Review Body for chief police officers: 2026 to 2027
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Joint Ministerial Statement on Protection of Civilians and Humanitarian Operations in Sudan
Joint Ministerial Statement on Protection of Civilians and Humanitarian Operations in Sudan
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How we protected the UK and space in January 2026
How we protected the UK and space in January 2026
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Commonwealth Scholarship Commission Strategy 2025 to 2028
Commonwealth Scholarship Commission Strategy 2025 to 2028
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UK Space Agency spending report: January 2026
UK Space Agency spending report: January 2026
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Reform of non-compete clauses in employment contracts: working paper
Reform of non-compete clauses in employment contracts: working paper
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MHRA approves zanidatamab (Ziihera) for the treatment of biliary tract cancer
MHRA approves zanidatamab (Ziihera) for the treatment of biliary tract cancer
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International Day Commemorating Air Crash Victims and Their Families
International Day Commemorating Air Crash Victims and Their Families
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Insolvency practitioner sanctions: Jeffrey Brenner 16 December 2025
Insolvency practitioner sanctions: Jeffrey Brenner 16 December 2025
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HMT workforce management information: January 2026
HMT workforce management information: January 2026
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Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner FOI responses 2026
Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner FOI responses 2026
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Insolvency practitioner sanctions: Joseph Sadler 16 December 2025
Insolvency practitioner sanctions: Joseph Sadler 16 December 2025
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Insolvency practitioner sanctions: Mr Nathan Malet Jones 23 October 2025
Insolvency practitioner sanctions: Mr Nathan Malet Jones 23 October 2025
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Insolvency practitioner sanctions: Paul Johnson and Paul Keeley 16 December 2025
Insolvency practitioner sanctions: Paul Johnson and Paul Keeley 16 December 2025
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Insolvency practitioner sanctions: Samantha Hawkins 20 February 2025
Insolvency practitioner sanctions: Samantha Hawkins 20 February 2025
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Probation Service public protection inspection action plans
Probation Service public protection inspection action plans
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Four companies linked to scheme which helped directors walk away from debts and undermine insolvency legislation are shut down
Four companies linked to scheme which helped directors walk away from debts and undermine insolvency legislation are shut down
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Webinar - A Guide to the CIC Online Process
Webinar - A Guide to the CIC Online Process
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Andrew Hochhauser KC reappointed as Chair of RCEWA
Andrew Hochhauser KC reappointed as Chair of RCEWA
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Five Non-Executive Directors appointed to the Independent Football Regulator
Five Non-Executive Directors appointed to the Independent Football Regulator
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Salaried Judge of the Employment Tribunal (England & Wales) 2026 – pre-application seminar

The Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC) (external link) will be launching a selection exercise in March to recruit 55 salaried employment judges (some being in Wales).

The seminar

The <...

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The DARTS challenge: modernising our most complex court system

[English] - [Cymraeg]

The modernisation of Digital Audio Recording Transcription (DARTS) marked the final major milestone in our journey to transform court technology. Used...

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NIO: GPC Spending over £500, May 2025
NIO: GPC Spending over &pound;500, May 2025
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NIO: Spending over £25,000, September 2025
NIO: Spending over &pound;25,000, September 2025
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NIO: Spending over £25,000, October 2025
NIO: Spending over &pound;25,000, October 2025
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NIO: Spending over £25,000, August 2025
NIO: Spending over &pound;25,000, August 2025
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NIO: Spending over £25,000, July 2025
NIO: Spending over &pound;25,000, July 2025
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NIO: Spending over £25,000, May 2025
NIO: Spending over &pound;25,000, May 2025
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Insolvency practitioner sanctions: Daniel Allen 11 December 2025
Insolvency practitioner sanctions: Daniel Allen 11 December 2025
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Serial waste crook forced to pay over £1.4 million for widespread illegal dumping
Serial waste crook forced to pay over &pound;1.4 million for widespread illegal dumping
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Introducing the One IPO Roadmap
Introducing the One IPO Roadmap
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Appointment of the Bishop of Durham: 19 February 2026
Appointment of the Bishop of Durham: 19 February 2026
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OPSS launches second phase of online product safety campaign
OPSS launches second phase of online product safety campaign
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Fee-paid Medical Member of the First-tier Tribunal, Social Entitlement Chamber, Social Security and Child Support pre-application seminar

The Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC) (external link) will be launching a selection exercise in March to recruit 130 Fee-paid Medical Members of the First-tier Tribunal, Social Entitlement Chamber...

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Kickstarting a career with our University Leavers Graduate programme

In April 2025 we launched our University Leavers Engineering Programme providing an opportunity for recent IT or STEM subject graduates to join DWP Digital on a two-year ...

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UK National Action Plan for Open Government 2024 to 2025: Final commitment updates
UK National Action Plan for Open Government 2024 to 2025: Final commitment updates
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Foreign Secretary's statement on the UN Fact Finding Mission Report on El Fasher
Foreign Secretary's statement on the UN Fact Finding Mission Report on El Fasher
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Bold bet on AI to keep UK at forefront of science and research breakthroughs from healthcare, to better public services
Bold bet on AI to keep UK at forefront of science and research breakthroughs from healthcare, to better public services
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Veterinary Medicines Digital Service update: changes to reference product selection
Veterinary Medicines Digital Service update: changes to reference product selection
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Queen Elizabeth II National Memorial: planning submission to Westminster Council
Queen Elizabeth II National Memorial: planning submission to Westminster Council
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Dame Antonia Romeo appointed as first female Cabinet Secretary and Head of the Civil Service to drive change and implement the government’s agenda
Dame Antonia Romeo appointed as first female Cabinet Secretary and Head of the Civil Service to drive change and implement the government’s agenda
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Science-led collaboration against deepfakes
Science-led collaboration against deepfakes
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Official Statistics: Knife and Offensive Weapon Sentencing Statistics: July to September 2025
Official Statistics: Knife and Offensive Weapon Sentencing Statistics: July to September 2025
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North West pioneers place-based cross-sector leadership programme
Manchester First Street Hub Exterior square

An exciting new leadership initiative in the North West is bringing together senior leaders from across the Civil Service, local government, private sector, higher...

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Introducing the One IPO roadmap
Introducing the One IPO roadmap
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Tech firms will have to take down abusive images within 48 hours under new law to protect women and girls
Tech firms will have to take down abusive images within 48 hours under new law to protect women and girls
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British research expertise to deliver faster cancer diagnosis and cleaner energy
British research expertise to deliver faster cancer diagnosis and cleaner energy
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UK medical device testing hits record high as MHRA backs growth in brain and AI technology
UK medical device testing hits record high as MHRA backs growth in brain and AI technology
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18 February

Foreign Secretary’s statement on the situation in the Middle East: UK Statement at the UN Security Council
Foreign Secretary’s statement on the situation in the Middle East: UK Statement at the UN Security Council
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The UK reiterates its strong support for UNSMIL in advancing an inclusive political process in Libya: UK statement at the UN Security Council
The UK reiterates its strong support for UNSMIL in advancing an inclusive political process in Libya: UK statement at the UN Security Council
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Join our webinar: grants for farmers on lowland peat 
A Typha trial, near Liverpool, which was part of the pilot grant scheme. Credit: Chris Moses.

England’s lowland peatlands, including the Cambridgeshire Fens, Somerset Levels and Lancashire Mosses, cover around...

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UK NSC consults on targeted antenatal screening for HTLV-1

The UK National Screening Committee (UK NSC) has opened a consultation on evidence relating to targeted antenatal screening for Human T-lymphotropic virus 1 (HTLV-1).

We are asking individuals ...

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Coverage of new political donation rules

There has been significant coverage in the media of our changes to political finances.

These tough new rules will protect our democracy against foreign interference and respond to longstanding ...

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DBS board and senior staff expenses, October - December 2025
DBS board and senior staff expenses, October - December 2025
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