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20 March

Spring awakens at Wealden Heaths National Nature Reserve
Spring awakens at Wealden Heaths National Nature Reserve
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Martyn Oliver's speech at Voice 21's Speaking Summit 2026
Martyn Oliver's speech at Voice 21's Speaking Summit 2026
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Vehicles seized in operation at Worcestershire waste site
Vehicles seized in operation at Worcestershire waste site
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Illegal waste site in Ramsgate shut by Environment Agency
Illegal waste site in Ramsgate shut by Environment Agency
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British Film Institute framework document
British Film Institute framework document
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UKEF ministers' meetings and overseas travel: October to December 2025
UKEF ministers' meetings and overseas travel: October to December 2025
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UKEF special advisers' gifts, hospitality and meetings: October to December 2025
UKEF special advisers' gifts, hospitality and meetings: October to December 2025
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EM on requirements and testing for motor vehicles (COM(2025)993)
EM on requirements and testing for motor vehicles (COM(2025)993)
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DFTO takes next steps towards Great British Railways
DFTO takes next steps towards Great British Railways
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Government to Improve Support for Affordable Debt Repayments
Government to Improve Support for Affordable Debt Repayments
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Landlords now to fulfil new legal duty for Renters’ Rights Act
Landlords now to fulfil new legal duty for Renters’ Rights Act
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Planning Inspectorate’s approach to casework during the pre-election period 2026
Planning Inspectorate’s approach to casework during the pre-election period 2026
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New radar systems to unlock offshore wind
New radar systems to unlock offshore wind
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Export bar aims to protect archive of Scottish Enlightenment mastermind
Export bar aims to protect archive of Scottish Enlightenment mastermind
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Official Statistics: Electronic Monitoring Statistics Publication, March 2026
Official Statistics: Electronic Monitoring Statistics Publication, March 2026
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Forests and the economy: supporting jobs, livelihoods and wellbeing

Naomi Mervin, Head of Economics, Evidence and Analysis at the Forestry Commission, shares how forests contribute to the UK economy, from jobs to our mental health and wellbeing.

Tomorrow is International...

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Doing content-first design at Defra – part two

In the second part of their post, content designer Laura Parker and senior interaction designer Daniel Da Silveira show how they used a content-first approach to design features for the Defra form designer. Read more. (cached), Summary and Comments (0), First seen at 14:50, 20 March 2026

Celebrating women in tech: Rama and Elizabeth’s stories 

We recently spoke to 2 of our cyber security graduates, Rama and Elizabeth, about their career journeys and their experience working in technology at DVLA. 

Rama and Elizabeth...

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Landmark for Nature recovery receives the royal seal of approval

By Tony Juniper CBE, Chair of Natural England

Nature recovery has taken a major step forward this week with the unveiling of one of the country’s most important National Nature Reserves by a long...

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Who is eligible for the MenB vaccine and do I need it myself? 

Following the recent meningitis outbreak in Kent, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) with NHS England and the government are coordinating a targeted vaccination...

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Government Annuities Investment Fund Report & Accounts 2025
Government Annuities Investment Fund Report & Accounts 2025
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VMD FOI/EIR Requests January 2026
VMD FOI/EIR Requests January 2026
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MOD: spending over £500 on an ePC for January to December 2026
MOD: spending over £500 on an ePC for January to December 2026
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National Crime Agency: workforce management information February 2026
National Crime Agency: workforce management information February 2026
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Local people take the lead in 40 more communities
Local people take the lead in 40 more communities
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February 2026 Transaction Data
February 2026 Transaction Data
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SFO hosts International Economic Crime Conference
SFO hosts International Economic Crime Conference
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KS2 SATs 2026: What parents need to know 
KS2 SATs 2026: What parents need to know 
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Seeing them smile makes me smile
Seeing them smile makes me smile
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Research Collaboration Advice Team: 2026 update
Research Collaboration Advice Team: 2026 update
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Draft affirmative coming for First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Fees (Amendment) Order 2026
Draft affirmative coming for First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Fees (Amendment) Order 2026. See other results for details.
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Draft affirmative coming for Control of Trade in Endangered Species (Amendment and Revocation) Regulations 2026
Draft affirmative coming for Control of Trade in Endangered Species (Amendment and Revocation) Regulations 2026. See other results for details.
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Social Security Advisory Committee: minutes of meetings in 2026
Social Security Advisory Committee: minutes of meetings in 2026
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Possible amendments to the Tribunal Procedure (Upper Tribunal) Rules 2008 in respect of applications for judicial review
Possible amendments to the Tribunal Procedure (Upper Tribunal) Rules 2008 in respect of applications for judicial review
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UK Covid-19 Inquiry Module 3 Report (Baroness Smith of Basildon, Member, Restoration and Renewal Client Board Committee)

The Chair of the UK Covid-19 Inquiry has today published the Inquiry’s Module 3 report, which examined the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on healthcare systems in the four nations of the UK.

The ...

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Northern Growth Strategy: Next Steps (Lord Livermore)

On Tuesday 17 March the Chancellor updated Parliament on the Government’s economic plan to increase living standards, build resilience and bolster the security of the UK economy. I am today setting out ...

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Manchester Digital Campus (Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent)

My Rt. Hon. Friend the Minister of State in the Cabinet Office (Minister without Portfolio) has today made the following statement:

Today I want to inform the House that the Manchester Digital Campus programme...

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Update on Probation Delivery (Lord Timpson)

The Government is committed to strengthening public protection and ensuring the Probation Service has the tools and capacity it needs to keep communities safe, protect victims and change lives.

Today I ...

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UK Covid-19 Inquiry Module 3 Report (Keir Starmer)

The Chair of the UK Covid-19 Inquiry has today published the Inquiry’s Module 3 report, which examined the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on healthcare systems in the four nations of the UK.

The ...

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Official Development Assistance (ODA) programme allocations 2026/27 – 2028/29 (Yvette Cooper)

In recent years, the world has been reshaped by global instability. Faced with growing global security threats the Government last year took the decision to increase spending on defence by reducing Official Development...

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Manchester Digital Campus (Anna Turley)

Today I want to inform the House that the Manchester Digital Campus programme is progressing well following the formal approval of its Outline Business Case.

This programme will change how government works...

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UK Common Frameworks Publication (Chris Ward)

Following sustained and constructive dialogue with the Scottish and Welsh governments and the Northern Ireland Executive I am informing the House that 3 Frameworks have been published by the UK government on ...

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Horizon Family Members Redress Scheme (Blair McDougall)

On 8 July last year, my predecessor announced the Government’s intention to launch a redress scheme for postmasters’ family members who were most severely affected by the Horizon scandal. This statement...

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UK Steel Strategy (Peter Kyle)

The government is today announcing a comprehensive set of measures to secure and enhance the long-term future of UK steelmaking, strengthen national security and position the UK as a world leader in clean, modern...

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Transformative new childcare support will save Defence families up to £6000 a year
Transformative new childcare support will save Defence families up to £6000 a year
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King Charles III England Coast Path inaugurated with royal visit
King Charles III England Coast Path inaugurated with royal visit
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Ofsted announces changes to inspections of local authorities’ children’s services
Ofsted announces changes to inspections of local authorities’ children’s services
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Suffragan Bishop of Stepney: 20th March 2026
Suffragan Bishop of Stepney: 20th March 2026
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Research: Impact of Social Visits in Prison
Research: Impact of Social Visits in Prison
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District Judge (Magistrates’ Court) Hina Rai shares her reflections on Eid-Al-Fitr 

District Judge (Magistrates’ Court) Hina Rai began her legal career as a Crown Prosecution Service paralegal. She qualified as a solicitor in 2005, later became a barrister and was appointed to the First-tier...

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What to know about the April 2026 updates to inspection of local authority children’s services

Today we published updates to our inspection of local authority children’s services (ILACS) framework. These changes will apply to inspections and visits from 1 April 2026.

Removing the overall...
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The Importance of Placements in Social Work Education
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Practice placements are a core part of qualifying as a social worker. Students must spend at least 200 days in practice over their course. Up to 30 of these days can be allocated...

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ORR: workforce management information, February 2026
ORR: workforce management information, February 2026
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DfT: workforce management information, February 2026
DfT: workforce management information, February 2026
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OSCAR II – publishing data from the database: March 2026
OSCAR II – publishing data from the database: March 2026
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UKEF senior officials' travel, hospitality and Permanent Secretary meetings: October to December 2025
UKEF senior officials' travel, hospitality and Permanent Secretary meetings: October to December 2025
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Eskdalemuir seismic array: revised approach to managing onshore wind turbine interference
Eskdalemuir seismic array: revised approach to managing onshore wind turbine interference
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Directions under section 43E of the Taxes Management Act 1970 and regulation 65A(5) and (6) of the Income Tax (Pay As You Earn) Regulations 2003 and Regulation 189 of the Income Tax (Pay As You Earn) Regulations 2003
Directions under section 43E of the Taxes Management Act 1970 and regulation 65A(5) and (6) of the Income Tax (Pay As You Earn) Regulations 2003 and Regulation 189 of the Income Tax (Pay As You Earn) Regulations...
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Tailgating shown the red card as new law comes into force
Tailgating shown the red card as new law comes into force
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Lights out for the 'Landy': British Army to retire iconic Land Rover fleet
Lights out for the 'Landy': British Army to retire iconic Land Rover fleet
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Waste Crime Action Plan
Waste Crime Action Plan
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19 March

Government cracks down on waste crime to clean up streets and restore pride in communities
Government cracks down on waste crime to clean up streets and restore pride in communities
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Rapist who threatened woman has sentence increased
Rapist who threatened woman has sentence increased
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Water insecurity threatens growth, resilience, and security: UK statement at the High-Level Celebration of World Water Day 2026
Water insecurity threatens growth, resilience, and security: UK statement at the High-Level Celebration of World Water Day 2026
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PM meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of Nigeria: 19 March 2026
PM meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of Nigeria: 19 March 2026
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PM call with His Highness the Crown Prince of Kuwait: 19 March 2026
PM call with His Highness the Crown Prince of Kuwait: 19 March 2026
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Global public-private partnership agreement on fraud
Global public-private partnership agreement on fraud
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Financial health notice to improve: Richmond and Hillcroft Adult and Community College
Financial health notice to improve: Richmond and Hillcroft Adult and Community College
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Transition to post-intervention monitoring and support: Warwickshire College Group
Transition to post-intervention monitoring and support: Warwickshire College Group
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Transition to post-intervention monitoring and support: Brooklands Technical College
Transition to post-intervention monitoring and support: Brooklands Technical College
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Ecuador and the United Kingdom hold Bilateral Political Consultations
Ecuador and the United Kingdom hold Bilateral Political Consultations
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Combatting Anti Muslim Hatred: UK statement to the OSCE
Combatting Anti Muslim Hatred: UK statement to the OSCE
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Trade Minister Speech at Chatham House
Trade Minister Speech at Chatham House
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PM call with the Amir of Qatar: 19 March 2026
PM call with the Amir of Qatar: 19 March 2026
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New UK–Nigeria partnership to speed up removals
New UK–Nigeria partnership to speed up removals
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New fertiliser regulations to back British farmers and cut pollution
New fertiliser regulations to back British farmers and cut pollution
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Government confirms continuing role for aid watchdog

The Independent Commission for Aid Impact (ICAI) will continue to fulfil the UK’s statutory requirement for independent scrutiny of UK aid spending, Ministers confirmed today. In January, Development Minister...

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UK bus manufacturing expert panel: mayoral commitments on zero emission buses
UK bus manufacturing expert panel: mayoral commitments on zero emission buses
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Statement of intent on co-operation on cyber-enabled fraud and scams
Statement of intent on co-operation on cyber-enabled fraud and scams
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Statement of intent on organised immigration crime and border security
Statement of intent on organised immigration crime and border security
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Report by the Director of the OSCE’s Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR): UK response, March 2026
Report by the Director of the OSCE’s Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR): UK response, March 2026
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PM call with NATO Secretary General Rutte and President Macron of France: 19 March 2026
PM call with NATO Secretary General Rutte and President Macron of France: 19 March 2026
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Got a…gap in your tax knowledge? Get ‘Tax Confident’
Got a…gap in your tax knowledge? Get ‘Tax Confident’
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Fiona MacGregor’s speech at the CIH Northern Housing Festival - 18 March 2026
Fiona MacGregor’s speech at the CIH Northern Housing Festival - 18 March 2026
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Foreign Secretary statement on International Development: 19 March
Foreign Secretary statement on International Development: 19 March
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Joint statement from the leaders of the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands and Japan on the Strait of Hormuz: 19 March 2026
Joint statement from the leaders of the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands and Japan on the Strait of Hormuz: 19 March 2026
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We look forward to continuing our close collaboration with Syria, other task force members, and the OPCW to drive towards the eradication of Assad’s chemical weapon legacy: UK at the UN
We look forward to continuing our close collaboration with Syria, other task force members, and the OPCW to drive towards the eradication of Assad’s chemical weapon legacy: UK at the UN
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Scotland-France ferry link moves closer with £3 million UK Government commitment
Scotland-France ferry link moves closer with £3 million UK Government commitment
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Expansion of Meningitis B vaccination offer to Kent Students
Expansion of Meningitis B vaccination offer to Kent Students
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How we protected the UK and space in February 2026
How we protected the UK and space in February 2026
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Notify the Fish Health Inspectorate (FHI) about an export of live fish or shellfish
Notify the Fish Health Inspectorate (FHI) about an export of live fish or shellfish
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How Ofsted is putting children known to social care at the heart of education inspections

Children in care are among the most vulnerable in our society. Too often they face significant challenges that can make success harder to achieve. Yet we also know how transformative ...

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The 2026 Capital Grants offer
Credit: Paul Englefield 

Through Capital Grants in 2026, £225 million will be available to support farmers, land managers and rural businesses to deliver environmental...

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SIA complete joint Canterbury operation with HMRC and Kent Police
SIA complete joint Canterbury operation with HMRC and Kent Police
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VMD FOI/EIR Requests December 2025
VMD FOI/EIR Requests December 2025
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Lowering the minimum train driver age to 18: rail industry implementation plan
Lowering the minimum train driver age to 18: rail industry implementation plan
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UK Covid-19 Inquiry: Impact of Covid-19 pandemic on healthcare systems in the four nations of the United Kingdom (Module 3) Report
UK Covid-19 Inquiry: Impact of Covid-19 pandemic on healthcare systems in the four nations of the United Kingdom (Module 3) Report
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FCDO Official Development Assistance programme allocations 2026–2027 to 2028–2029: equality impact assessment
FCDO Official Development Assistance programme allocations 2026–2027 to 2028–2029: equality impact assessment
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The Organs, Tissues and Cells (apart from embryos and gametes) Common Framework
The Organs, Tissues and Cells (apart from embryos and gametes) Common Framework
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The Blood Safety and Quality Common Framework
The Blood Safety and Quality Common Framework
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