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11 June

Lady Chief Justice gives evidence to House of Lords Constitution Select Committee

Yesterday, the Lady Chief Justice, The Right Honourable the Baroness Carr of Walton-on-the-Hill, gave evidence to the Constitution Select Committee of the House of Lords.

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A Friendly Place for Free Information and Support 

This week is Carers Week and the theme is Building Carer Friendly Communities. To celebrate we have a guest blog from the Nearest Relatives Resources Project team. It focuses on one of the spaces that...

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Non-technical summaries granted in 2026
Non-technical summaries granted in 2026
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Time off for public duties review report
Time off for public duties review report
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Privacy Notice: Test, Learn & Grow Accelerator on Violence Against Women and Girls
Privacy Notice: Test, Learn & Grow Accelerator on Violence Against Women and Girls
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SSRO gifts and hospitality 2026
SSRO gifts and hospitality 2026
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Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023: third progress report
Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023: third progress report
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Warm Homes Fund call for evidence: CFP response
Warm Homes Fund call for evidence: CFP response
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Third reading of the Railways Bill
Third reading of the Railways Bill
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Joint Statement on the launch of the International Peace Fund for Israelis and Palestinians
Joint Statement on the launch of the International Peace Fund for Israelis and Palestinians
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Russia’s actions in Ukraine continue to undermine the prospects for peace: UK statement to the OSCE
Russia’s actions in Ukraine continue to undermine the prospects for peace: UK statement to the OSCE
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Non-human primates used in service licences: response from Lord Hanson
Non-human primates used in service licences: response from Lord Hanson
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Applications now open for OIT’s 2026 Policy Fellowship
Applications now open for OIT’s 2026 Policy Fellowship
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SFO to secure a further Ł96,000 from “green energy” fraudster
SFO to secure a further £96,000 from “green energy” fraudster
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Baroness Hogg has been reappointed as a non-executive member of the Office for Budget Responsibility.
Baroness Hogg has been reappointed as a non-executive member of the Office for Budget Responsibility.
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Act now: MMO releases further guidance on I-VMS
Act now: MMO releases further guidance on I-VMS
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Support for the OSCE Programme Office in Astana’s comprehensive security work and reform agenda: UK statement to the OSCE
Support for the OSCE Programme Office in Astana’s comprehensive security work and reform agenda: UK statement to the OSCE
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Corridor care in hospitals - our response
Our response to the latest NHS performance statistics.
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Ł35 million government funding boost to stop drones smuggling contraband into prisons
£35 million government funding boost to stop drones smuggling contraband into prisons
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Accredited official statistics: Civil justice statistics quarterly: January to March 2027
Accredited official statistics: Civil justice statistics quarterly: January to March 2027
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Accredited official statistics: Civil justice statistics quarterly: April to June 2026
Accredited official statistics: Civil justice statistics quarterly: April to June 2026
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Speech by the Master of the Rolls: AI in Arbitration – Promises and Pitfalls

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BIICL and Jones Day

AI in Arbitration – Promises and Pitfalls

Jones Day offices, 21 Tudor St, London EC4Y 0DJ

4 June 2026 at 4.30pm

Sir Geoffrey Vos, Master...

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What we learned from the Prime Minister’s AI Exemplars programme – and how it is shaping the next phase 

In August last year, we published a blog post setting out the Prime Minister’s ambition for a portfolio of AI Exemplar projects across government, and why a test‑and...

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How Mavis Technologies is using intellectual property to build recognition and trust
How Mavis Technologies is using intellectual property to build recognition and trust
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What does it really mean to be a designer in Justice Digital Data and Science?  

The job title only tells you so much. An interaction designer or service designer might have spent years working across healthcare, financial services or local government before joining us. They bring...

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Building Carer Friendly Communities: Celebrating Unpaid Carers and Young Carers During Carers Week 2026 
image from Carers Week Carers are at the heart of our communities. 

Every day, millions of unpaid carers and young carers provide essential support to family members, friends and neighbours...

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AI tools show real promise to increase access to legal services, but consumers lack basic protections

People are already using AI tools to help them with legal problems, from housing disputes and employment rights to debt and family issues. For many who cannot afford a lawyer, these tools offer a real route to...

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Planning changes to safeguard schools and save youth centres

This week we launched a new consultation proposing a package of amendments to permitted development rights (PDRs).

PDRs are a national grant of planning permission that allows specific building...

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Progress on the Digital and Technologies Sector Plan (Lord Vallance of Balham)

I am pleased to update the House on the publication of the ‘Digital and Technologies Sector Plan: Year One Update.’ In June 2025, we published the sector plan – the UK’s first long-term...

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Further Information on Belfast Attack (Hilary Benn)

In my response to yesterday’s Urgent Question, I committed to provide the House with a further update on the facts surrounding the horrific attack in north Belfast on 8 June.

My thoughts remain with...

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Temporary class drug order on orphines (Sarah Jones)

Tackling illegal drugs is key to delivering this Government’s missions by making our streets safer, improving our nation’s health, breaking down barriers to opportunities for all and supporting economic...

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Progress on the Digital and Technologies Sector Plan (Kanishka Narayan, Member, Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill Committee)

I am repeating the following Written Ministerial Statement made today in the other place by my Noble Friend, the Minister of State for Science, Innovation, Research and Nuclear, Lord Vallance of Balham.

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Recommended direction for bovine TB control in England (Angela Eagle)

Today, I can inform the House of the publication of the co-designed bovine TB control strategy for England, developed and recommended by the Steering Group of the Bovine TB Partnership. It is now available on...

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UKHSA publishes first Health Security Risk Assessment in boost to pandemic preparedness
UKHSA publishes first Health Security Risk Assessment in boost to pandemic preparedness
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CMA investigates Ryanair over charging parents to sit with children
CMA investigates Ryanair over charging parents to sit with children
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UK and partners strengthen climate resilience and conservation in Guatemala
UK and partners strengthen climate resilience and conservation in Guatemala
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Free flu jabs for people experiencing homelessness
Free flu jabs for people experiencing homelessness
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Topical hormone treatments: pet owners warned of risks to pets from accidental exposure
Topical hormone treatments: pet owners warned of risks to pets from accidental exposure
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UK, Australia and Canada launch peacebuilding fund for Israel and Palestine
UK, Australia and Canada launch peacebuilding fund for Israel and Palestine
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Ofcom growth goals: letter from DSIT Secretary of State to Ofcom
Ofcom growth goals: letter from DSIT Secretary of State to Ofcom
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Welcoming the new Ofcom Chair: letter from DSIT Secretary of State
Welcoming the new Ofcom Chair: letter from DSIT Secretary of State
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Latest measles figures published as two deaths confirmed in 2026
Latest measles figures published as two deaths confirmed in 2026
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RSH finalises requirements for electrical safety checks TSM
RSH finalises requirements for electrical safety checks TSM
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Ofqual fines Cambridge English Ł875,000 after incorrect results for global English language tests
Ofqual fines Cambridge English £875,000 after incorrect results for global English language tests
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Co-operation with the Council of Europe and Ukraine Accountability Efforts: UK statement to the OSCE
Co-operation with the Council of Europe and Ukraine Accountability Efforts: UK statement to the OSCE
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Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan: Vicente Solera Deuchar
Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan: Vicente Solera Deuchar
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UK Surgeon General joins NATO medical leaders in North Macedonia
UK Surgeon General joins NATO medical leaders in North Macedonia
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Vacancy for a Principal Inspector, Marine Accidents
Vacancy for a Principal Inspector, Marine Accidents
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Wine giant uncorks clean energy future with mine water heat deal
Wine giant uncorks clean energy future with mine water heat deal
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Thousands moved closer to work with support from landmark employment scheme
Thousands moved closer to work with support from landmark employment scheme
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Torbay Council: Local Plan intervention letter
Torbay Council: Local Plan intervention letter
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Passenger train collision with equipment at Queens Park
Passenger train collision with equipment at Queens Park
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MHRA landmark report reveals public views on AI in healthcare
MHRA landmark report reveals public views on AI in healthcare
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Official Statistics: Tribunals statistics quarterly: January to March 2026
Official Statistics: Tribunals statistics quarterly: January to March 2026
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Breaking barriers: HMCTS and Social Mobility

What does social mobility really look like inside HMCTS?

In this episode, Delivery Director Jane shares her journey from a working class background to senior leadership and explains the Social Mobility...

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Social Mobility Day - Why Stories Matter!
Social Mobility Day - Why Stories Matter!
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AAIB investigation to Airbus A320-214, G-EZUK
AAIB investigation to Airbus A320-214, G-EZUK
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AAIB investigation to MW6-1-1, G-MNMW
AAIB investigation to MW6-1-1, G-MNMW
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Ofwat: spending over Ł25,000 Q1 April 2025
Ofwat: spending over £25,000 Q1 April 2025
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Ofwat: spending over Ł500 Q1 April 2026
Ofwat: spending over £500 Q1 April 2026
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Ofwat: spending over Ł500 Q4 March 2026
Ofwat: spending over £500 Q4 March 2026
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Ofwat: spending over Ł25,000 Q4 March 2025
Ofwat: spending over £25,000 Q4 March 2025
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Ofwat: spending over Ł25,000 Q1 April 2026
Ofwat: spending over £25,000 Q1 April 2026
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Ofwat: spending over Ł25,000 Q1 June 2025
Ofwat: spending over £25,000 Q1 June 2025
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Ofwat: spending over Ł25,000 Q2 July 2025
Ofwat: spending over £25,000 Q2 July 2025
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Ofwat: spending over Ł25,000 Q2 August 2025
Ofwat: spending over £25,000 Q2 August 2025
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Ofwat: spending over Ł25,000 Q2 September 2025
Ofwat: spending over £25,000 Q2 September 2025
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Ofwat: spending over Ł25,000 Q3 November 2025
Ofwat: spending over £25,000 Q3 November 2025
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Ofwat: spending over Ł25,000 Q3 December 2025
Ofwat: spending over £25,000 Q3 December 2025
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Ofwat: spending over Ł25,000 Q4 January 2026
Ofwat: spending over £25,000 Q4 January 2026
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Ofwat: spending over Ł25,000 Q4 February 2026
Ofwat: spending over £25,000 Q4 February 2026
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Ofwat: spending over Ł25,000 Q4 March 2026
Ofwat: spending over £25,000 Q4 March 2026
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Ofwat: spending over Ł25,000 Q3 October 2025
Ofwat: spending over £25,000 Q3 October 2025
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Ofcom growth goals: 2026 to 2027 
Ofcom growth goals: 2026 to 2027 
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Response to the IMA report into delays in issuing EUSS decisions
Response to the IMA report into delays in issuing EUSS decisions
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Strengthening CO2 supply chain resilience: call for evidence
Strengthening CO2 supply chain resilience: call for evidence
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Food Fact Check: What happens during a food recall?

Cymraeg

We know it can be worrying when food is recalled because of a safety issue or misleading packaging. When it happens, we often see questions about how people can protect themselves...

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The SFI26 budget
Credit: Graham Higgins

Farming Minister Dame Angela Eagle has confirmed that the total budget for new Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) agreements will be £240 million.

This ...

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Health Security Risk Assessment (HSRA): 2025 Edition
Health Security Risk Assessment (HSRA): 2025 Edition
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UKHSA: action plan for small and medium-sized enterprises
UKHSA: action plan for small and medium-sized enterprises
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MOJ public appointments diversity and outreach strategy
MOJ public appointments diversity and outreach strategy
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Ł290m for simpler, fairer, more accessible farming schemes
£290m for simpler, fairer, more accessible farming schemes
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10 June

AI to speed up cancer diagnosis for millions of NHS patients
AI to speed up cancer diagnosis for millions of NHS patients
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Joint Statement from UK and Australia on the Australia-UK Ministerial Consultations: 10 June 2026
Joint Statement from UK and Australia on the Australia-UK Ministerial Consultations: 10 June 2026
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PoliceAI to speed up investigations and fight crime
PoliceAI to speed up investigations and fight crime
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Devastation and suffering in the Middle East must act as a powerful reminder of the very purpose of the Security Council and spur us into action: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Devastation and suffering in the Middle East must act as a powerful reminder of the very purpose of the Security Council and spur us into action: UK statement at the UN Security Council
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NPT Safeguards Agreement with Iran: Quad statement to the IAEA Board of Governors, June 2026
NPT Safeguards Agreement with Iran: Quad statement to the IAEA Board of Governors, June 2026
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NPT Safeguards Agreement with Iran: Resolution to the IAEA Board of Governors, June 2026
NPT Safeguards Agreement with Iran: Resolution to the IAEA Board of Governors, June 2026
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UK resident individual members of LLCs and other reverse hybrids  
UK resident individual members of LLCs and other reverse hybrids  
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Celebrating the launch of our first National River Walk â€“ join our webinars on how to apply to deliver our next four river walks 
Part of the Mersey Valley Way – the first of the National River Walks to be launched

Rivers are at the heart of many of our towns, cities and countryside landscapes. They shape the places we live...

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New taskforce to put AI on the UK's frontline
New taskforce to put AI on the UK's frontline
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VMD FOI/EIR Requests March 2026
VMD FOI/EIR Requests March 2026
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Recruitment and Agency Spend 2025/26 - FOI2026/12031
Recruitment and Agency Spend 2025/26 - FOI2026/12031
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MHCLG annual statement on research integrity, 2025 to 2026
MHCLG annual statement on research integrity, 2025 to 2026
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Business and civil society leaders brought together to help build digital ID system that works for the public
Business and civil society leaders brought together to help build digital ID system that works for the public
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New laws to shutdown dodgy high street shops in crime crackdown
New laws to shutdown dodgy high street shops in crime crackdown
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CNPA holds June Board meeting at Sizewell
CNPA holds June Board meeting at Sizewell
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Circular 003/2026: drug precursor chemicals
Circular 003/2026: drug precursor chemicals
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Circular 002/2026: orphines
Circular 002/2026: orphines
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Six World War One soldiers buried in Belgium
Six World War One soldiers buried in Belgium
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