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22 May

PM call with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine, President Macron of France and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz: 22 May 2026
PM call with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine, President Macron of France and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz: 22 May 2026
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Accountability remains important to ensuring stability in Libya: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Accountability remains important to ensuring stability in Libya: UK statement at the UN Security Council
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Creating hope: improving dementia care and research
As Dementia Action Week draws to a close, Minister of State for Care, Stephen Kinnock, reflects on progress to date and the advances yet to come. A focus on improving quality of life

I recently ...

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Nature loss: an urgent financial risk
Nature loss: an urgent financial risk
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Action to drive judge diversity and increase transparency
Action to drive judge diversity and increase transparency
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Foster Care Fortnight: the tiny quiet wins
Hanan Al-Najjar How it all began

I’ve always loved kids and thought I would have my own one day. When that didn’t happen, like many people, I considered adoption. Fostering, on the other hand, never ...

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UK Space Agency spending report: February 2026
UK Space Agency spending report: February 2026
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UK Space Agency spending report: March 2026
UK Space Agency spending report: March 2026
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Amended Fuel Duty rates for 2026 to 2027
Amended Fuel Duty rates for 2026 to 2027
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New Head of the Joint Intelligence Organisation Appointed
New Head of the Joint Intelligence Organisation Appointed
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Joint Statement from the leaders of the E4 + Canada, Australia & New Zealand on the situation in the West Bank
Joint Statement from the leaders of the E4 + Canada, Australia & New Zealand on the situation in the West Bank
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UK supports Guatemala’s plans for long-term conservation funding
UK supports Guatemala’s plans for long-term conservation funding
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Preferred candidate for Chair of the Judicial Appointments Commission
Preferred candidate for Chair of the Judicial Appointments Commission
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From Retail Manager to Analytics Engineer Apprentice

If you had told me a few years ago that I would end up working in data, I probably would not have believed you. 

I spent twelve years in outdoor retail, starting on the shop floor and...

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Be part of Services Week 2026

Services Week is back 29 June to 3 July 2026 and the theme this year is personalised public services. Effective public services emerge from innovative thinking, a clear understanding of what...

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FSA workforce management information April 2026
FSA workforce management information April 2026
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VMD FOI/EIR Requests February 2026
VMD FOI/EIR Requests February 2026
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Draft affirmative coming for Combined Authorities (Mayoral Elections) (Amendment) Order 2026
Draft affirmative coming for Combined Authorities (Mayoral Elections) (Amendment) Order 2026. See other results for details.
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April 2026 Transaction Data
April 2026 Transaction Data
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Environment Agency changes landfill permit to reduce odour risk
Environment Agency changes landfill permit to reduce odour risk
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UK to host Illicit Finance Summit in December
UK to host Illicit Finance Summit in December
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UK strengthens border security with new sniffer dogs deployed in Bulgaria
UK strengthens border security with new sniffer dogs deployed in Bulgaria
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UKHSA issues amber and yellow heat-health alerts across England
UKHSA issues amber and yellow heat-health alerts across England
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Government and rail industry say ‘Enough’ to sexual harassment
Government and rail industry say ‘Enough’ to sexual harassment
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Private rented sector: data collection strategy
Private rented sector: data collection strategy
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New watchlist published to put a spotlight on waste
New watchlist published to put a spotlight on waste
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Wastesitewatchlist: Improving transparency with communities

Waste crime is a serious crime - blighting local communities, harming the environment and undermining legitimate businesses.  

For the first time, we have published a <...

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NIO Register of Interests as at 31 March 2026
NIO Register of Interests as at 31 March 2026
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Locations of high priority waste sites in England
Locations of high priority waste sites in England
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Strengthening the regulation of commercial sunbeds in England
Strengthening the regulation of commercial sunbeds in England
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DCMS place targeting
DCMS place targeting
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Equality Act 2010 update (Baroness Smith of Malvern)

My Rt. Hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Education and Minister for Women and Equalities (Bridget Phillipson) has today made the following statement:

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) ...

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Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (Baroness Chapman of Darlington)

I would like to update the House on the Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, and the United Kingdom’s response.

On 15 May, the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo...

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Equality Act 2010 update (Bridget Phillipson)

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is the independent equality regulator and ensures compliance with the Equality Act 2010. Their Code of Practice on Services, Public Functions and Associations covers...

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Senior NHS Workforce (Karin Smyth)

I am pleased to announce that we are publishing our response to the recommendations made by the independent Senior Salaries Review Body (SSRB) for the 2026/27 financial year.

I hugely appreciate the incredible...

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Implementation of the 2026 Dental Quality and Payment Reforms (Phase 2) (Stephen Kinnock, Member, Mental Health Bill [HL] Committee)

I wish to update the House on the implementation of the quality and payment reforms to the NHS dentistry contract. This follows the government’s 2025 public consultation on proposals to address some of ...

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NHS Pension Scheme: McCloud Implementation (Karin Smyth)

On 11 December 2025, I issued a written statement on the implementation of the McCloud remedy for affected NHS Pension Scheme members. I updated on progress in planning for the delivery of the remedy and reaffirmed...

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Commencing the provisions of the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act (Samantha Dixon, Member, Representation of the People Bill Committee)

When elected mayors were first established by the Local Government Act 2000, they were elected using the Supplementary Vote system. This system, which is suitable for the election of single executive office holders...

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Neighbourhoods and Public Services (Steve Reed, Member, Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission)

Since the election, this Government has taken steps to support local renewal, including investment through the Pride in Place Programme, fairer local government funding, publication of the Northern Growth Strategy...

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Senior Civil Service Update (Darren Jones)

I am today announcing the Government’s decision to accept, in part, the recommendations of the Senior Salaries Review Body (SSRB) on pay for the Senior Civil Service (SCS) for 2026-27.

This is being...

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Transport taxation update (Dan Tomlinson, Member, Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee)

In March, the government announced a review of mileage rates for employees using their own vehicle for work and the self-employed who use the simplified expenses rates.

In recognition of the pressures facing...

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Actions for Ceramics and Chemicals Industries (Peter Kyle)

This statement provides an update on the Government’s support to ceramics and critical chemical producers, two of the foundational sectors underpinning our Industrial Strategy.

The Government is today...

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Return to the Humble Address on Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor (Chris Bryant)

I have today laid before the House documents the Government has identified that the House required in the 24 February 2026 Humble Address seeking all papers relating to the creation of the role of Special Representative...

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Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 – Appointed Person Report 2024 to 2025 (Dan Jarvis)

Today, the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (“POCA”) Appointed Person report covering England and Wales for the period 2024 to 2025, has been laid before Parliament. The Appointed Person is independent ...

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Fit Note Reform Pilots (Pat McFadden)

Together with my Rt Hon. friend the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, I am today announcing a series of pilots to test a new approach to managing sickness absence in England.

We have known ...

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Children’s Social Care Reform (Josh MacAlister)

Transforming children’s social care is central to this government’s mission to break down barriers to opportunity for all children. It is fundamental to ensuring that every child grows up safe, supported...

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Judicial Workforce (David Lammy)

I am today announcing my decision on pay for the judiciary.

I value the Senior Salaries Review Body’s (SSRB) expertise and independent advice in recommending a judicial pay award which reflects the...

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Call for Entries: Women in STEM Awards
Call for Entries: Women in STEM Awards
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Report by the Deputy Head of the OSCE Mission to Skopje: UK statement, May 2026
Report by the Deputy Head of the OSCE Mission to Skopje: UK statement, May 2026
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Appointment of Court of Protection general visitors (2025)
Appointment of Court of Protection general visitors (2025)
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Anniversary Statement: LS8-E glider, G-CMMG
Anniversary Statement: LS8-E glider, G-CMMG
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Lady Chief Justice to co-chair new Judicial and Legal Diversity Board

Bringing increased focus to judicial diversity across the legal sector, a new Judicial and Legal Diversity Board has launched. Co-chaired by the Lady Chief Justice of England and Wales and the Lord Chancellor...

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SIA Board meeting, 23 July 2025
SIA Board meeting, 23 July 2025
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SIA Board meeting, 6 November 2025
SIA Board meeting, 6 November 2025
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SIA Board meeting, 5 February 2026
SIA Board meeting, 5 February 2026
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Condition Improvement Fund: 2026 to 2027 outcome
Condition Improvement Fund: 2026 to 2027 outcome
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From typewriters to transformation: Graham Candy celebrates 32 years at the MCA 

MCA’s Graham Candy reflects on three decades of maritime experience spent shaping standards, building relationships and championing the UK flag. 

Fresh from a whirlwind...

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New space system will better protect UK satellites as new imagery released
New space system will better protect UK satellites as new imagery released
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On Fans' Side
On Fans' Side
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Passengers one step closer to booking taxi and bus-style self-driving vehicles
Passengers one step closer to booking taxi and bus-style self-driving vehicles
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Age checks to stop children using sunbeds under new laws
Age checks to stop children using sunbeds under new laws
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Manchester Arena: a message of remembrance from the SIA
Manchester Arena: a message of remembrance from the SIA
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21 May

Joint statement on the Death Penalty by Members of the UN Inter-Regional Task Force on the Moratorium on the use of the Death Penalty
Joint statement on the Death Penalty by Members of the UN Inter-Regional Task Force on the Moratorium on the use of the Death Penalty
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British High Commission Dhaka hosts send-off reception for Bangladesh women’s cricket team ahead of ICC Women’s T20 World Cup
British High Commission Dhaka hosts send-off reception for Bangladesh women’s cricket team ahead of ICC Women’s T20 World Cup
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First-ever National Cadets Week to celebrate cadets and reconnect young people with the Armed Forces
First-ever National Cadets Week to celebrate cadets and reconnect young people with the Armed Forces
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New pension rules to boost retirement investments
New pension rules to boost retirement investments
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Repeat polluter pays out over slurry offences
Repeat polluter pays out over slurry offences
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1bn boost to PE and school sport to end fitness postcode lottery
&pound;1bn boost to PE and school sport to end fitness postcode lottery
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Israel must take urgent steps to address the humanitarian situation in Gaza: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Israel must take urgent steps to address the humanitarian situation in Gaza: UK statement at the UN Security Council
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Independent report: Senior Salaries Review Body Report: 2026
Independent report: Senior Salaries Review Body Report: 2026
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British Sign Language (BSL) Advisory Board –achievements 2023 to 2025
British Sign Language (BSL) Advisory Board –achievements 2023 to 2025
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Privacy Notice: Test, Learn, and Grow AI Frontline Service Accelerator User Research
Privacy Notice: Test, Learn, and Grow AI Frontline Service Accelerator User Research
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Investment firm CEO imprisoned for contempt of court
Investment firm CEO imprisoned for contempt of court
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Assessing the Impact of Energy Bill Support in 2022–23 on Bank Rate and Mortgage Rates
Assessing the Impact of Energy Bill Support in 2022–23 on Bank Rate and Mortgage Rates
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Organisations receive clear, accessible guidance on how to implement equality law in updated draft Code of Practice
Organisations receive clear, accessible guidance on how to implement equality law in updated draft Code of Practice
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Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister rewards “the doers not the talkers” with the introduction of performance-related pay for senior civil servants
Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister rewards “the doers not the talkers” with the introduction of performance-related pay for senior civil servants
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Guidance: How we manage waste more sustainably
Guidance: How we manage waste more sustainably
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Renewed inspection framework for holiday providers: what you need to know

In this blog, we explain how we inspect holiday provision.

When designing our renewed inspection framework and the early years toolkit, we wanted to ensure that they worked for all...

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Appointed Person for England and Wales: 2024 to 2025 report
Appointed Person for England and Wales: 2024 to 2025 report
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CQC annual report and accounts 2024 to 2025
CQC annual report and accounts 2024 to 2025
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MOJ arm's length bodies spending over 25,000: August 2025
MOJ arm's length bodies spending over &pound;25,000: August 2025
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MOJ arm's length bodies spending over 25,000: July 2025
MOJ arm's length bodies spending over &pound;25,000: July 2025
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Great British Summer Savings: VAT slashed to save families money on days out
Great British Summer Savings: VAT slashed to save families money on days out
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Great British Summer Savings 2026: Family activities VAT relief fact sheet
Great British Summer Savings 2026: Family activities VAT relief fact sheet
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Government steps in to back long-term resilience of UK’s chemicals and ceramics industries
Government steps in to back long-term resilience of UK’s chemicals and ceramics industries
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Change of UK Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York: Sarah MacIntosh
Change of UK Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York: Sarah MacIntosh
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Chancellor Rachel Reeves statement to Parliament
Chancellor Rachel Reeves statement to Parliament
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Chancellor puts regional growth at top of the agenda at UKREiiF
Chancellor puts regional growth at top of the agenda at UKREiiF
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2027 Peer Reviewer Contract Procurement Process Launch
2027 Peer Reviewer Contract Procurement Process Launch
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Serious injury to a train driver during shunting at Carstairs station
Serious injury to a train driver during shunting at Carstairs station
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Revised notice to improve: Furness College
Revised notice to improve: Furness College
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Government sets out next steps for children’s social care reforms
Government sets out next steps for children’s social care reforms
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Valuation Directions for public service pensions
Valuation Directions for public service pensions
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Neighbourhood Guarantee Speech
Neighbourhood Guarantee Speech
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Political prisoners in Belarus: Joint Statement to the OSCE Permanent Council, May 2026
Political prisoners in Belarus: Joint Statement to the OSCE Permanent Council, May 2026
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Local government reorganisation: letter to new Surrey council leaders
Local government reorganisation: letter to new Surrey council leaders
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UK condemns Russia’s destabilising nuclear rhetoric and RS-28 Sarmat missile signalling: UK Statement to the OSCE
UK condemns Russia’s destabilising nuclear rhetoric and RS-28 Sarmat missile signalling: UK Statement to the OSCE
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Dame Helen Ghosh appointed as Chair of the Office for Environmental Protection
Dame Helen Ghosh appointed as Chair of the Office for Environmental Protection
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Russia’s treatment of POWs and lack of accountability highlight systemic non-compliance of the OSCE Code of Conduct: UK Statement to the OSCE
Russia’s treatment of POWs and lack of accountability highlight systemic non-compliance of the OSCE Code of Conduct: UK Statement to the OSCE
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Seven years of progress for Sellafield’s major project delivery partnership

Sellafield’s Programme and Project Partners (PPP) has made strong progress over the past 7 years.

The partnership is delivering multiple major projects, improving safety, and bringing benefits to ...

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