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28 August

Great British Summer Savings: millions of pounds saved by families
Great British Summer Savings: millions of pounds saved by families
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27 August

Notorious Kidlington dump fully cleared after major crackdown
Notorious Kidlington dump fully cleared after major crackdown
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Dragons' Den IP Blog - Series 23 Episode 9

A seedy snack range and a water-saving device – two pitches that caught my attention as guest Gary Neville took his seat beside seasoned Dragons, Touker Suleyman, Deborah Meaden, Steven Bartlett and Peter Jones...

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FOI Log - July 2026
FOI Log - July 2026
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Five Eyes back UK-led action to disrupt global fraud networks
Five Eyes back UK-led action to disrupt global fraud networks
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Apply to become Ambassador for a Day in Tunisia
Apply to become Ambassador for a Day in Tunisia
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Interim Chair of National Savings and Investments appointment extended
Interim Chair of National Savings and Investments appointment extended
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We welcome the recent announcement on the dissolution of the Syrian Democratic Forces into central government structures: UK statement at the UN Security Council
We welcome the recent announcement on the dissolution of the Syrian Democratic Forces into central government structures: UK statement at the UN Security Council
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Your guide to who’s eligible for the autumn 2026 flu vaccine  

Flu season is approaching, and some people can already book their free NHS flu vaccine. Here's everything you need to know about who can get vaccinated this year and what's changed since last autumn...

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DHSC: workforce management information July 2026
DHSC: workforce management information July 2026
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10 September 2026 - ACAF meeting
10 September 2026 - ACAF meeting
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DfE and executive agency ePCS spend over £500: 2026 to 2027
DfE and executive agency ePCS spend over £500: 2026 to 2027
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Register of Ministers’ Gifts and Hospitality: July 2026
Register of Ministers’ Gifts and Hospitality: July 2026
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DWP and CMG: spending over £500, July 2026
DWP and CMG: spending over £500, July 2026
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DfE spend control data: April to June 2026
DfE spend control data: April to June 2026
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Welsh Rates of Income Tax outturn reconciliation for 2024-25
Welsh Rates of Income Tax outturn reconciliation for 2024-25
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Scottish Income Tax outturn reconciliation for 2024-25
Scottish Income Tax outturn reconciliation for 2024-25
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First regional solar breakdown as installations hit record highs
First regional solar breakdown as installations hit record highs
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Cost of living and young people priorities for the PM during first visit to Northern Ireland
Cost of living and young people priorities for the PM during first visit to Northern Ireland
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240 crypto millionaires revealed in new government data
240 crypto millionaires revealed in new government data
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Minister acts to help save Rembrandt masterpiece from leaving the UK
Minister acts to help save Rembrandt masterpiece from leaving the UK
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Inspection announcement: An inspection of the Work Services Command
Inspection announcement: An inspection of the Work Services Command
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Our response to the latest dental statistics
We have responded to the latest data on NHS dental treatment in England.
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Explore More for Less: Affordable South East Nature Days Out

This summer, if you’re looking for fun and accessible days out that are low-cost, then we have you covered. Not only is spending time in nature great for your wellbeing, it can also be...

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Adopting a user-centred design approach to our internal content landscape

Content is one of the most important assets in an organisation. It shapes decisions, supports services and helps colleagues get things done. That’s why we’ve established the Content Improvement team, a digital...

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MHCLG: workforce management information, July 2026
MHCLG: workforce management information, July 2026
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DHSC: spending over £500, July 2026
DHSC: spending over £500, July 2026
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Office of Trade Sanctions Implementation Annual Review 2025-2026
Office of Trade Sanctions Implementation Annual Review 2025-2026
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High-growth firms
High-growth firms
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Windrush Community Engagement Fund 2026 to 2027: grant funded projects
Windrush Community Engagement Fund 2026 to 2027: grant funded projects
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Official Statistics: HM Prison & Probation Service workforce quarterly: December 2026
Official Statistics: HM Prison & Probation Service workforce quarterly: December 2026
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Official Statistics: HM Prison & Probation Service workforce quarterly: March 2027
Official Statistics: HM Prison & Probation Service workforce quarterly: March 2027
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Official Statistics: HM Prison & Probation Service workforce quarterly: June 2027
Official Statistics: HM Prison & Probation Service workforce quarterly: June 2027
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DSA annual assurance report April 2025 to March 2026
DSA annual assurance report April 2025 to March 2026
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Biodiversity Net Gain for major infrastructure projects â€“ new guidance 
Wetland habitat, Cumbria

From 2 November 2026, Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) will become mandatory for new nationally significant infrastructure project (NSIP) applications in England.

Bringing BNG...

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PM statement in response to flooding along the Nepal-China border: 26 August 2026
PM statement in response to flooding along the Nepal-China border: 26 August 2026
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Salmonella outbreak update
Salmonella outbreak update
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Parents urged to vaccinate children at the right time to protect them
Parents urged to vaccinate children at the right time to protect them
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Contact of the roll-on/roll-off passenger ferry Stena Estrid with a jetty, resulting in a hull puncture and engine room flooding
Contact of the roll-on/roll-off passenger ferry Stena Estrid with a jetty, resulting in a hull puncture and engine room flooding
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Inheritance Tax on Pensions: Technical Note 2
Inheritance Tax on Pensions: Technical Note 2
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Sir David Bell stands down as Vice Chair of Skills England
Sir David Bell stands down as Vice Chair of Skills England
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Scam whisky investment firm shut down after customers left thousands of pounds out of pocket
Scam whisky investment firm shut down after customers left thousands of pounds out of pocket
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Cari-Anne Quinn: Turning possibility into progress – health innovation in Wales
Cari-Anne Quinn: Turning possibility into progress – health innovation in Wales
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Record number of heating oil households apply for a heat pump
Record number of heating oil households apply for a heat pump
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Ministers to boost innovation in payments with new objective for Bank of England
Ministers to boost innovation in payments with new objective for Bank of England
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DfT: spending over £25,000, April 2026
DfT: spending over £25,000, April 2026
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DfT: spending over £500, June 2026
DfT: spending over £500, June 2026
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Student loan forecasts, England: earnings and repayments
Student loan forecasts, England: earnings and repayments
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HMRC: spending over £500, July 2026
HMRC: spending over £500, July 2026
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Export Wins globally: April to June 2026 confirmed results
Export Wins globally: April to June 2026 confirmed results
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QTS applicants and awards to overseas teachers
QTS applicants and awards to overseas teachers
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Quality management approach for statistical publications
Quality management approach for statistical publications
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Public involvement and engagement strategy for statistics users
Public involvement and engagement strategy for statistics users
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Statement on confidentiality and data security
Statement on confidentiality and data security
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DBT: spending over £25,000, June 2026
DBT: spending over £25,000, June 2026
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DBT: spending over £500, May 2026
DBT: spending over £500, May 2026
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Ofqual board minutes for 2026
Ofqual board minutes for 2026
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New air quality alerts service launched
New air quality alerts service launched
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26 August

Government's Jobs Guarantee turns promise into paycheques for young people
Government's Jobs Guarantee turns promise into paycheques for young people
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Households can save as plug-in solar panels come to market
Households can save as plug-in solar panels come to market
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Draft practice direction for possession proceedings published
Draft practice direction for possession proceedings published
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New counter-terror hub launched to protect British communities
New counter-terror hub launched to protect British communities
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Both parties must fulfil their commitments under Resolution 2803 and refrain from actions that undermine peace: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Both parties must fulfil their commitments under Resolution 2803 and refrain from actions that undermine peace: UK statement at the UN Security Council
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UK backs Somalia's path to security and political progress
UK backs Somalia's path to security and political progress
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Derby builder who wrecked victims’ homes sentenced for fraudulent trading
Derby builder who wrecked victims’ homes sentenced for fraudulent trading
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David Dinsmore to leave role as Permanent Secretary for Government Communications
David Dinsmore to leave role as Permanent Secretary for Government Communications
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Explore More for Less: Affordable Southwest Nature Days Out

If you’re looking for fun and accessible days out that are low-cost, then we have you covered. Not only is spending time in nature great for your wellbeing, it can also be great for your bank balance. Here...

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SLC Supplier Spend July 2026
SLC Supplier Spend July 2026
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How Dstl helped develop the Hybrid Navy concept
How Dstl helped develop the Hybrid Navy concept
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New Creative Trade Forum to boost UK creative industries announced at Edinburgh International Festival
New Creative Trade Forum to boost UK creative industries announced at Edinburgh International Festival
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Secretary of State announces appointments to the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission
Secretary of State announces appointments to the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission
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Giardia cases in England reach highest level since 2016
Giardia cases in England reach highest level since 2016
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Increased risk of wear and corrosion identified with certain cobalt chrome modular neck hip replacements
Increased risk of wear and corrosion identified with certain cobalt chrome modular neck hip replacements
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NFCU operation leads to arrest over suspected £500,000 of counterfeit wine
NFCU operation leads to arrest over suspected £500,000 of counterfeit wine
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Transparency data: SLC prompt payment data 1 April 2026 - 31 March 2027
Transparency data: SLC prompt payment data 1 April 2026 - 31 March 2027
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Corporate report: Independent Assessors’ Annual Report 2025-26
Corporate report: Independent Assessors’ Annual Report 2025-26
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World-first crackdown to restrict offenders’ freedom and give it back to victims
World-first crackdown to restrict offenders’ freedom and give it back to victims
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How science is helping us respond to the Tyne nurdle pollution incident

By Dr Rob Bradburne, Environment Agency Chief Scientist

When incidents happen, good decisions depend on good science.

That is certainly true of the ongoing recovery along North East England...

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Submissions from the Non-Police, Non-State Core Participants in relation to the restriction order applications of EN 643 - Undercover Policing Inquiry
Publication date: 26 Aug 2026. Category: Preliminary issues. Originator: Non-police non-state core participants.
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Submissions from the Core Participants in Person in relation to the restriction order applications of EN 634 - Undercover Policing Inquiry
Publication date: 26 Aug 2026. Category: Preliminary issues. Originator: Non-police non-state core participants.
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Anonymity ruling: EN 643 - Undercover Policing Inquiry
Publication date: 26 Aug 2026. Category: Anonymity. Originator: Inquiry.
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IPT Statement of Tracey Fowler regarding correspondence with EN 31 - Undercover Policing Inquiry
Publication date: 26 Aug 2026. Category: Preliminary issues. Originator: Non-police non-state core participants.
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Extracts from Disclosure in support of the submissions from Kate Wilson in relation to the restriction order applications of EN 31 - Undercover Policing Inquiry
Publication date: 26 Aug 2026. Category: Preliminary issues. Originator: Non-police non-state core participants.
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Submissions from the Non-Police Non-State Core Participants in relation to the restriction order applications of EN 31 - Undercover Policing Inquiry
Publication date: 26 Aug 2026. Category: Preliminary issues. Originator: Non-police non-state core participants.
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Submissions from Kate Wilson in relation to the restriction order applications of EN 31 - Undercover Policing Inquiry
Publication date: 26 Aug 2026. Category: Preliminary issues. Originator: Non-police non-state core participants.
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Submissions from Core Participants represented by Birnberg Pierce in relation to the restriction order applications of EN 31 - Undercover Policing Inquiry
Publication date: 26 Aug 2026. Category: Preliminary issues. Originator: Non-police non-state core participants.
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Submissions from HJA Core Participants in relation to the restriction order applications of EN 31 - Undercover Policing Inquiry
Publication date: 26 Aug 2026. Category: Preliminary issues. Originator: Non-police non-state core participants.
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Anonymity ruling: EN 31 - Undercover Policing Inquiry
Publication date: 26 Aug 2026. Category: Anonymity. Originator: Inquiry.
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Coverage of plans to strengthen mayoral powers over planning decisions

Following an announcement earlier this week, there has been widespread national coverage of the government’s plans to give regional mayors greater powers over major planning decisions, as part of efforts...

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DBT: workforce management information July 2026
DBT: workforce management information July 2026
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Sellafield Ltd Annual Review of Environmental Performance 2025/26
Sellafield Ltd Annual Review of Environmental Performance 2025/26
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Sellafield Ltd - Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement 2025/26
Sellafield Ltd - Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement 2025/26
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UK and Albania sign a regional-first asset sharing arrangement
UK and Albania sign a regional-first asset sharing arrangement
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Building technology with purpose: how we developed Business Finder
Photo taken by Kampus Export support

As the department for economic growth, the Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade (BIST) supports businesses to invest, grow and export. The new Digital...

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Coverage of first wave of funding from the Social and Affordable Homes Programme

There has been widespread national, regional, broadcast and social media coverage of the government’s announcement of the first wave of funding from the £39 billion Social and Affordable Homes ...

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Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) Annual Report and Accounts 2025/26 (for the year ended 31 March 2026)
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) Annual Report and Accounts 2025/26 (for the year ended 31 March 2026)
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Change of British High Commissioner to New Zealand: Louise Cantillon
Change of British High Commissioner to New Zealand: Louise Cantillon
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Professor David Strain appointed as DWP Chief Medical Advisor
Professor David Strain appointed as DWP Chief Medical Advisor
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Consumer upgrades for two housing associations
Consumer upgrades for two housing associations
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HM Land Registry to provide property identifiers for Price Paid Data from 28 August
HM Land Registry to provide property identifiers for Price Paid Data from 28 August
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