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PM call with President Erdoğan of Türkiye: 7 March 2026

£100,000 fund to boost women’s involvement in public decision-making forums

UK reveals military maintenance facilities in Ukraine for first time

Cutting-edge timing technology to protect vital services

Pitcairn Islands. Credit: Protect Blue

Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) across the world provide sanctuaries for a fantastic array of marine life and protect some of the world’s most fragile habitats. However...

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Frigatebird with fishing lure and line in its beak. Picture taken by Jonathan Holt.

What is the typical diet of most seabirds? You’d expect a smorgasbord...

Since its initiation in 2016, the UK Government’s Blue Belt Programme has been at the forefront of global marine protection, working closely with the UK Overseas Territories (UKOTs) to establish and manage...

The RRS James Cook. A British scientific research vessel operated by the National Oceanography Centre (NOC). Photo: NOC/NERC.

In January 2026, the Blue Belt Programme will set sail from the Dominican Republic...

Mangroves help support marine biodiversity, reduce coastal erosion and store carbon, playing an important role in climate change mitigation and adaptation. Credit: The Ocean Agency / Ocean Image Bank Read more. (cached), Summary and Comments (0), First seen at 02:36, 7 March 2026

Mangareva coral reef, Pitcairn Islands. Credit: Luke Hosty/Protect Blue

After years of collaboration, the Blue Belt Programme is delighted to welcome the Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC) as an ...

Anguilla is known for its vibrant coastal waters with coral reefs and sandy beaches. But its exclusive economic zone (the area of sea Anguilla is responsible for) ...

Next year marks a decade since the start of the Blue Belt programme—a milestone that celebrates a decade of marine research, collaboration, and conservation across the UK Overseas Territories. In 2023, the...

In February 2026, researchers from the Cayman Island’s Department of Environment will join the Blue Belt Programme’s ‘Beyond the Reef’ expedition to the Caribbean.

In Part 1 of this blog...

Scientists from the Government of the Turks and Caicos Islands Department of Environment and Coastal Resources and Cefas analysing video footage of the seafloor.

On the 31st of January, the RRS James...

PM call with Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, His Royal Highness Mohammed bin Salman: 6 March 2026

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EM on monitoring and controlling drug precursors (COM 2025/747)

CNC Celebrates Women Across Policing on International Women’s Day

Precautionary recall of blood pressure medication after packaging error 

Consultation opens on Angus Fire permit draft decision

The UK Space Agency is committed to ensuring that space remains safe, secure and sustainable for future generations, for the benefit and prosperity of all humanity. As global space activity continues to grow...

Official Development Assistance: UK Integrated Security Fund (UKISF)

Pre‑consultation workshops for Scottish‑led pelagic FMPs

Secretary of State announces appointment to the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland

Two Trustees reappointed to the Science Museum Group

New Permanent Secretary appointed at the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.

European Union and UK hold their third Counter Terrorism Dialogue in Brussels

New plan-making system: regulations and content roadmap 

Great British Energy – Nuclear Secures Licence to Generate

Sentence increase for man who drove car into crowd of people

PM call with E4 leaders: 6 March 2026

PM call with Prime Minister Jetten of the Netherlands: 5 March 2026

PM call with King of Bahrain: 5 March 2026

Vacancy: AAIB Operations Officer - closes 25 March 2026

Bioestrovet Swine 0.0875 mg/ml Solution for Injection – SPC change

Iran, the Middle East and UK energy: factsheet

Profender - various products - Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC) change

UK reaffirms commitment to peace, protection and development in the DRC

We’ve just finished removing GOV.UK’s dependence on Static, an application that was previously part of every page on the GOV.UK website.

As the Blueprint for modern digital government...

To celebrate International Women’s Day (IWD) 2026 on Sunday, 8 March, 4 colleagues in leadership roles spanning technology, artificial intelligence (AI) and data reflect on this year's theme: 'Give to...

Draft affirmative coming for Immigration and Asylum (Provision of Accommodation to Failed Asylum-Seekers) (Amendment) Regulations 2026. See other results for details.

Draft affirmative coming for Ministerial and other Salaries Act 1975 (Amendment) Order 2026. See other results for details.

Draft affirmative coming for Asylum Seekers (Reception Conditions) (Amendment) Regulations 2026. See other results for details.

Transfer of the nuclear materials in the context of AUKUS and its safeguards in all aspects under the NPT  -  Statement to the IAEA Board of Governors, March 2026

National Microgravity Research Centre opens in Swansea

Amjad Ali

Our education system is strongest when every teacher, leader and student can see themselves represented — and can thrive. This series shares the lived experiences of teachers and leaders from underrepresented...

Monique Berry 

Our education system is strongest when every teacher, leader and student can see themselves represented — and can thrive. This series shares the lived experiences of teachers and leaders...

Raakhee Tailor 

Our education system is strongest when every teacher, leader and student can see themselves represented — and can thrive. This series shares the lived experiences of teachers and leaders...

Appointment of Lord-Lieutenant of Surrey: 6th March 2026

On 26 February 2026, I was pleased to host a webinar for approved driving instructors (ADIs) to explain the upcoming changes to the driving test booking rules.

In this session, my colleagues and...

Marine science is one of the least ethnically diverse degree subjects in the UK according to a recent review of UCAS data (Ford et al., 2023). This low uptake at university level is reflected in ...

Publication date: 6 Mar 2026. Category: Statement.

Statement of changes to the Immigration Rules: HC 1619, 5 March 2026

I am today laying before the House a Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules.

Introduction of the Visa Brake

The number of asylum claims from people who arrived in the UK on a visa...

I have previously updated the House on this Government’s commitment to reset our relationship with local and regional government, to fix the foundations of local government, and to support the sector to...

Call for cash and in-kind food and drink products or produce sponsorship for the King’s Birthday Party 2026 in Japan

Advance Corporation Tax reform

Reduced bills for around 300,000 households in WaterSure reform

The United Kingdom stands ready to work with partners to ensure critical minerals are a source of stability and not insecurity: UK statement at the UN Security Council

As Series 23 of Dragon’s Den continues, it’s my turn to write the IP blog this week. It’s been a while but having seen some fantastic innovation and ideas so far, I was excited to get stuck into episode 6…and...

Implementation of the NPT Safeguards Agreement and UNSC resolutions in Iran: E3 statement to the IAEA Board of Governors, March 2026

Welcome Back to Guatemalan Chevening Scholar 2024–2025

Code on Genetic Testing and Insurance: 3-year review 2025

Birmingham skip firm pays £9,495 for failing to remove waste

From preserves to packaging – helping British glass shine

Liz Chinchen appointed as senior adviser to Secretary of State

PM remarks on the situation in the Middle East: 5 March 2026

New plan-making system: regulations come into force 25 March and content roadmap

The fake £9.8 million NHS contract: directors banned after investors tricked out of more than £2 million

Flood resilience improved for homes in Stafford

High Commissioner for a Day competition 2026: British High Commission Belmopan

Letter from the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care to Baroness Casey

Medicine production expansion comes as Welsh Secretary announces new trade programme

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The Legal Services Board (LSB) has today issued a formal public censure against the solicitors’ regulator, the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA). This follows the regulator’s failure to protect consumers...

FOI release: Software Based Data Destruction Assurance

Slowing Huntington’s disease: how science advice enabled a breakthrough treatment

Government review launched into park homes commission charge

1 April 2026: Update to the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) fees

Slough Borough Council: Ministerial response to the Commissioners’ seventh report