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21 April

Insolvency practitioner sanctions: Patricia Marsh 22 December 2025
Insolvency practitioner sanctions: Patricia Marsh 22 December 2025
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Reformed National Pricing (RNP): delivery plan
Reformed National Pricing (RNP): delivery plan
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Reformed National Pricing: reforms to siting and investment levers
Reformed National Pricing: reforms to siting and investment levers
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Draft affirmative coming for Scotland Act 1998 (Increase of Borrowing Limits) Order 2026
Draft affirmative coming for Scotland Act 1998 (Increase of Borrowing Limits) Order 2026. See other results for details.
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Draft affirmative coming for Climate Change Agreements (Administration, Energy-intensive Installations and Eligible Facilities) (Amendment and Revocation) Regulations 2026
Draft affirmative coming for Climate Change Agreements (Administration, Energy-intensive Installations and Eligible Facilities) (Amendment and Revocation) Regulations 2026. See other results for details.
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Draft affirmative coming for Contracts for Difference (Allocation) (Amendment) Regulations 2026
Draft affirmative coming for Contracts for Difference (Allocation) (Amendment) Regulations 2026. See other results for details.
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Draft affirmative coming for Clean Air Zones Central Services (Fees) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2026
Draft affirmative coming for Clean Air Zones Central Services (Fees) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2026. See other results for details.
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Post Office GLO Scheme to close following successful delivery
Post Office GLO Scheme to close following successful delivery
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Medical Implications of Less-Lethal Weapons Expert Committee: membership
Medical Implications of Less-Lethal Weapons Expert Committee: membership
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Insolvency practitioner sanctions: Hasib Howlader 11 December 2025
Insolvency practitioner sanctions: Hasib Howlader 11 December 2025
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Interministerial Group for Trade Communiqué: 4 March 2026
Interministerial Group for Trade Communiqué: 4 March 2026
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Animal by-products legislation for England: exemptions
Animal by-products legislation for England: exemptions
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Widening access to NHS careers (Wes Streeting)

Today, I am pleased to announce that DHSC is taking decisive action to break down long standing barriers into NHS careers and open up opportunity to people from every background.

For too long, where you...

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Higher Education Freedom of Speech Statement (Bridget Phillipson)

Academic freedom and free speech are fundamental to our world-leading universities, and this government is committed to protecting them. In January 2025 I announced, following my review of the potential impact...

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Abolition of Legacy Benefits (Stephen Timms)

Transforming the way that Department for Work and Pensions delivers its services is key to ensuring that we improve the customer experience, while delivering value for money for taxpayers.

The purpose of...

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Decisive action to break influence of gas on electricity prices
Decisive action to break influence of gas on electricity prices
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UK fintech backed to embrace future payments technology
UK fintech backed to embrace future payments technology
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Professor Sarah Sharples appointed to the Council for Science and Technology
Professor Sarah Sharples appointed to the Council for Science and Technology
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RSH announces appointment of new Chief Executive
RSH announces appointment of new Chief Executive
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Farming podcast:building resilience through soil and water management

In this episode, Catchment Sensitive Farming (CSF) adviser Hannah Barrett speaks to two arable farmers. Charlie Ennals farms in Norfolk and Thomas Gent farms in Cambridgeshire. ...

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Planning Inspectorate spending over 250: February 2026
Planning Inspectorate spending over £250: February 2026
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Planning Inspectorate spending over 250: March 2026
Planning Inspectorate spending over £250: March 2026
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Board minutes: 9 December 2025
Board minutes: 9 December 2025
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Board minutes: 20 January 2026
Board minutes: 20 January 2026
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Policy note: Draft statutory instrument amending the Cryptoasset Regulations
Policy note: Draft statutory instrument amending the Cryptoasset Regulations
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Accredited official statistics: Proven reoffending statistics: April to June 2024
Accredited official statistics: Proven reoffending statistics: April to June 2024
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20 April

Final Recommendations for the national memorial to Queen Elizabeth II announced to coincide with the centenary of her birth
Final Recommendations for the national memorial to Queen Elizabeth II announced to coincide with the centenary of her birth
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Russia is the one that must de-escalate and engage in meaningful dialogue: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Russia is the one that must de-escalate and engage in meaningful dialogue: UK statement at the UN Security Council
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Security Minister statement on antisemitic attacks
Security Minister statement on antisemitic attacks
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PM statement on the appointment of Peter Mandelson: 20 April 2026
PM statement on the appointment of Peter Mandelson: 20 April 2026
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Tackling trafficking for forced criminality in cyber‑scam operations: UK statement to the 26th Conference of the Alliance against Trafficking in Persons
Tackling trafficking for forced criminality in cyber‑scam operations: UK statement to the 26th Conference of the Alliance against Trafficking in Persons
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New powers to protect vital free speech at universities
New powers to protect vital free speech at universities
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Planning Inspectorate spending over 250: January 2026
Planning Inspectorate spending over £250: January 2026
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Natural England annual report and accounts 2024 to 2025
Natural England annual report and accounts 2024 to 2025
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Insolvency practitioner sanctions: Umang Patel 11 March 2026
Insolvency practitioner sanctions: Umang Patel 11 March 2026
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Insolvency practitioner sanctions: Michaela Daly 19 February 2026
Insolvency practitioner sanctions: Michaela Daly 19 February 2026
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Insolvency practitioner sanctions: Nicholas Stratten 19 February 2026
Insolvency practitioner sanctions: Nicholas Stratten 19 February 2026
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National Cancer Plan for England (easy read)
National Cancer Plan for England (easy read)
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Climate change agreements scheme — the carbon emissions factor for gas
Climate change agreements scheme — the carbon emissions factor for gas
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Sentence increase for predatory paedophile
Sentence increase for predatory paedophile
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Precautionary recall of blood pressure medication after manufacturing error
Precautionary recall of blood pressure medication after manufacturing error
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Japan-UK Foreign Ministers’ Strategic Dialogue 2026 – Joint Statement
Japan-UK Foreign Ministers’ Strategic Dialogue 2026 – Joint Statement
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Repression in Russia: UK and others express concern at Russian court’s decision to classify Memorial as an “extremist organization”: Joint Statement to the OSCE
Repression in Russia: UK and others express concern at Russian court’s decision to classify Memorial as an “extremist organization”: Joint Statement to the OSCE
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How we’re preventing AI misinformation at DBT
Giorgio di Tunno Neil Starr

In an earlier post, Andrea Leary highlighted how AI‑ready content can strengthen policy outcomes. Tracey Wilson then showed why clear ownership and active...

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Flexibilities for childminders and childcare on domestic premises providers

On 1 November 2024, the Department for Education made changes to give the early years sector (in particular childminders) more flexibility. 

These changes introduced a new type...

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Right to Try
Right to Try
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Biodiversity Net Gain: what's changing and what it means for you

Over the past two years, Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) has started to change the way development and nature work together, and we’ve learned a huge amount from local authorities, developers and ecologists along...

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Modernising submissions for Protected Sites requests

By Tracey Hill, Senior Officer - Sites , Nature and People

Natural England is making it easier than ever to submit requests relating to protected sites. From 20 April 2026, we are introducing...

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Tram derailment at Piccadilly tram stop
Tram derailment at Piccadilly tram stop
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Accredited official statistics: Mortgage and landlord possession statistics: January to March 2026
Accredited official statistics: Mortgage and landlord possession statistics: January to March 2026
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UK Export Finance: spending over 500 on a GPC, March 2026
UK Export Finance: spending over £500 on a GPC, March 2026
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NDA: Register of Board Members’ Interests
NDA: Register of Board Members’ Interests
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MMO and NIFCA joint enforcement operation results in successful prosecution
MMO and NIFCA joint enforcement operation results in successful prosecution
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UK to host first official visit of Indian Chief of Defence Staff
UK to host first official visit of Indian Chief of Defence Staff
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Evaluation of the Alcohol Duty Reforms
Evaluation of the Alcohol Duty Reforms
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FCDO statement on DPRK ballistic missile launches: 19 April
FCDO statement on DPRK ballistic missile launches: 19 April
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18 April

Queen Elizabeth Trust launched to strengthen communities across the United Kingdom
Queen Elizabeth Trust launched to strengthen communities across the United Kingdom
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17 April

RSV maternal vaccine cuts baby hospital admissions by up to 85%
RSV maternal vaccine cuts baby hospital admissions by up to 85%
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Joint Statement by President Macron and Prime Minister Starmer, Co-chairs of the International Summit on the Strait of Hormuz: 17 April 2026
Joint Statement by President Macron and Prime Minister Starmer, Co-chairs of the International Summit on the Strait of Hormuz: 17 April 2026
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The only solution to the current crisis in South Sudan is through the immediate cessation of hostilities: UK statement at the UN Security Council
The only solution to the current crisis in South Sudan is through the immediate cessation of hostilities: UK statement at the UN Security Council
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PM meeting with President Macron of France: 17 April 2026
PM meeting with President Macron of France: 17 April 2026
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PM call with Prime Minister Magyar of Hungary: 17 April 2026
PM call with Prime Minister Magyar of Hungary: 17 April 2026
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PM call with President Aoun of Lebanon: 17 April 2026
PM call with President Aoun of Lebanon: 17 April 2026
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Publication regarding events surrounding the granting of Developed Vetting to Peter Mandelson
Publication regarding events surrounding the granting of Developed Vetting to Peter Mandelson
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Dame Helen Ghosh named as preferred Chair for the Office for Environmental Protection
Dame Helen Ghosh named as preferred Chair for the Office for Environmental Protection
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CNC leads multi-force legal mock trial event
CNC leads multi-force legal mock trial event
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Sector contact list: climate change agreements (CCA)
Sector contact list: climate change agreements (CCA)
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Gender Pay Gap Report 2025
Gender Pay Gap Report 2025
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Ministry of Defence Payment Spot Checks
Ministry of Defence Payment Spot Checks
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Foreign Secretary statement on the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire
Foreign Secretary statement on the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire
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Camdroid: The future of asset inspection
Camdroid: The future of asset inspection
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Antibiotics and MenB vaccination to be offered to young people in Dorset
Antibiotics and MenB vaccination to be offered to young people in Dorset
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Call for Proposals under UK Integrated Security Fund on Veterans' affairs in Ukraine
Call for Proposals under UK Integrated Security Fund on Veterans' affairs in Ukraine
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MMO and NIFCA joint enforcement operation at Port of Blyth results in successful prosecution
MMO and NIFCA joint enforcement operation at Port of Blyth results in successful prosecution
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We’re piloting NDX:Try, a new platform to help local councils test digital services before they buy

We recently launched a pilot for NDX:Try to help local councils try new and innovative digital and AI services for free before deciding whether to buy them.

You can access the service here: ndx.digital...

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Meningitiscases in Dorset: what you need to know

This blog post concerns an ongoing incident and will be updated as new information becomes available. 

Threeyoungpeoplein Weymouth,Dorsethave been confirmed to have meningitis...

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MHCLG: spending over 25,000, February 2026
MHCLG: spending over £25,000, February 2026
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MHCLG: spending over 500, February 2026
MHCLG: spending over £500, February 2026
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Overseas Territories Attorneys General Conference, April 2026: closing statement
Overseas Territories Attorneys General Conference, April 2026: closing statement
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CMA appoints new Non-Executive Directors
CMA appoints new Non-Executive Directors
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“A Riveder le Stelle”: the State Visit to Italy anniversary
“A Riveder le Stelle”: the State Visit to Italy anniversary
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Sir Martyn Oliver's speech at the Early Years Alliance Connect Roadshow
Sir Martyn Oliver's speech at the Early Years Alliance Connect Roadshow
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Boost for thousands of aspiring health professionals from deprived areas
Boost for thousands of aspiring health professionals from deprived areas
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Direct consumer enforcement: one year on

A year ago, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) launched its new direct enforcement regime under the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (DMCC Act).

It’s been a busy 12 months...

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DfE: special advisers’ gifts, hospitality and meetings, October to December 2025
DfE: special advisers’ gifts, hospitality and meetings, October to December 2025
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UK takes lead in protecting developing countries from debt crises
UK takes lead in protecting developing countries from debt crises
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Shaping the future of healthcare
A new era for healthcare

Artificial intelligence (AI) is ushering in a new era, with the potential to reshape the world as we know it. In healthcare, it’s already starting to have an impact.

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Forest Services board meeting, 20 September 2023
Forest Services board meeting, 20 September 2023
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Forest Services board meeting, 23 May 2024
Forest Services board meeting, 23 May 2024
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Forest Services board meeting, 17 July 2024
Forest Services board meeting, 17 July 2024
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Forest Services board meeting, 7 November 2024
Forest Services board meeting, 7 November 2024
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Forest Services board meeting, 28 January 2025
Forest Services board meeting, 28 January 2025
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Forest Services board meeting, 26 March 2025
Forest Services board meeting, 26 March 2025
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Forest Services board meeting, 29 July 2025
Forest Services board meeting, 29 July 2025
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Forest Services board meeting, 29 October 2025
Forest Services board meeting, 29 October 2025
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Bovine TB surveillance testing in England
Bovine TB surveillance testing in England
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BBC World Service – Objectives, Priorities and Targets (2025–26) (Chris Elmore)

The Foreign Secretary has agreed with the BBC the Objectives, Priorities and Targets (OPTs) for the BBC World Service for 2025–26, as required under the BBC Framework Agreement. The OPTs, which the BBC ...

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UK Covid-19 Inquiry Module 4 Report (Keir Starmer)

The Chair of the UK Covid-19 Inquiry has today published the Inquiry’s Module 4 report, which examines the development and implementation of vaccines and therapeutics during the pandemic.

The Chair...

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British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme (Chris McDonald)

I am pleased to be able to update the House that the Government is continuing to make progress on delivering a key flagship policy of the Industrial Strategy. This includes publishing the response to a consultation...

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80A Duty to report on air quality in England (Emma Hardy, Member, Water (Special Measures) Bill [HL] Committee)

This statement fulfils the requirement under section 80A of Environment Act 1995, to update Parliament on the progress and steps taken to meet air quality standards and objectives in England over financial years...

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