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12 November

Safe to Breathe: New competition for rapid toxic gas detection innovation
Safe to Breathe: New competition for rapid toxic gas detection innovation
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Written ministerial statement on laying the departmental minute for the new contingent liability arrangements for space activities in orbit
Written ministerial statement on laying the departmental minute for the new contingent liability arrangements for space activities in orbit
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Upcoming Publication: Infected Blood Memorial Committee's Report
Upcoming Publication: Infected Blood Memorial Committee's Report
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Founders Back EMI2 but Want More Support to Scale | Founders Pulse

Founders say EMI2 announced in the Autumn Budget 2026 is a clear step forward and want to see the same approach extended to capital and scale-up support, according to our latest Founders Pulse.

The...

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Imagined bogs and future forests: maps for unlocking the potential of England’s landscapes

By Elizabeth Mitchell, senior officer for engagement and impact, and Chris Burstow, geospatial principal officer, both Natural Capital and Ecosystem Assessment programme

Where in England could ...

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Women in hydrography: a Q&A on learning at sea through the IHO’s Empowering Women in Hydrography Project

In summer 2026, UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) Senior Geospatial Specialist, Lizzie Davis, joined an international survey through the International Hydrographic Organization's (IHO) Empowering Women in Hydrography...

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Victoria Barrow: developing procurement capability through a CIPS apprenticeship 

Procurement and contracts officer Victoria Barrow feels much more confident and effective in her role after undertaking a Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) apprenticeship. 

Victoria...

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Reforming childhood criminal records disclosure
Reforming childhood criminal records disclosure
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Scottish cooking-products innovator Ooni fires up global growth with government-backed finance
Scottish cooking-products innovator Ooni fires up global growth with government-backed finance
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Derailment of a freight train at Barking
Derailment of a freight train at Barking
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UK hosts global summit to combat financial crime
UK hosts global summit to combat financial crime
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FSA and FSS publish export roadmap for cell-cultivated food businesses
FSA and FSS publish export roadmap for cell-cultivated food businesses
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UK Commandos to get AI-enabled edge from British scale-up Arondite, as company expands to NATO's northern flank
UK Commandos to get AI-enabled edge from British scale-up Arondite, as company expands to NATO's northern flank
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Ukraine's armed forces are lawful combatants: UK statement to the OSCE
Ukraine's armed forces are lawful combatants: UK statement to the OSCE
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£11m pumping station upgrade boosts Somerset flood resilience
£11m pumping station upgrade boosts Somerset flood resilience
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Developing AI policies that work for local government

Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to help councils improve services and work more efficiently. To realise those benefits responsibly, councils need clear governance, which is usually set by ...

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AAIB investigation to Airbus A300-600F, D-AEAG
AAIB investigation to Airbus A300-600F, D-AEAG
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AAIB investigation to Cameron Z-133, G-CLZI
AAIB investigation to Cameron Z-133, G-CLZI
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AAIB investigation to Sikorsky S-92A, G-CIJC
AAIB investigation to Sikorsky S-92A, G-CIJC
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AAIB investigation to Aero L-159E, G-DKNA
AAIB investigation to Aero L-159E, G-DKNA
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AAIB investigation to Leonardo AW169, G-HHEM
AAIB investigation to Leonardo AW169, G-HHEM
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AAIB investigation to Pulsar XP, G-CKIS
AAIB investigation to Pulsar XP, G-CKIS
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AAIB investigation to Titan T-51 Mustang, G-MUZY
AAIB investigation to Titan T-51 Mustang, G-MUZY
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AAIB investigation to Quik GT450, G-CGTU
AAIB investigation to Quik GT450, G-CGTU
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AAIB investigation to DJI M300, (UAS registration n/a)
AAIB investigation to DJI M300, (UAS registration n/a)
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The Great British Railways licence
The Great British Railways licence
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Possible amendments to the Tribunal Procedure (First-tier Tribunal) (Health, Education and Social Care Chamber) Rules 2008: Medical examinations
Possible amendments to the Tribunal Procedure (First-tier Tribunal) (Health, Education and Social Care Chamber) Rules 2008: Medical examinations
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Water bosses must not be rewarded for failure by another name, says Environment Secretary
Water bosses must not be rewarded for failure by another name, says Environment Secretary
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PM speech at COP31 climate summit: 12 November 2026
PM speech at COP31 climate summit: 12 November 2026
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PM call with the Emir of Qatar: 12 November 2026
PM call with the Emir of Qatar: 12 November 2026
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Time running out for over 580,000 young people to get 1st dose of MenB
Time running out for over 580,000 young people to get 1st dose of MenB
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Over 400 antibiotic-resistant infections each week in 2025
Over 400 antibiotic-resistant infections each week in 2025
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Honouring remembrance by defending the principles of peace: UK statement to the OSCE
Honouring remembrance by defending the principles of peace: UK statement to the OSCE
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Student Loans Repayment Threshold Announcement
Student Loans Repayment Threshold Announcement
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£6.5m in bonuses blocked as nine water companies trigger Ofwat’s rule
More than £10 million blocked in first two years of the bonus rule being introduced for water company executives. Concerns continue about use of retention payments by companies and large increases in base...
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Accredited official statistics: Mortgage and landlord possession statistics: July to September 2026
Accredited official statistics: Mortgage and landlord possession statistics: July to September 2026
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Understanding PFAS: what the Environment Agency's research reveals about “forever chemicals” 

Few groups of chemicals have attracted as much attention in recent years as PFAS. At the Environment Agency, we're working to better understand where PFAS are found, how they move through the environment, and...

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Remembering, recognising and supporting our Armed Forces community
Remembering, recognising and supporting our Armed Forces community
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UK NSC Blood Spot Task Group November 2026 meeting summary
UK NSC Blood Spot Task Group November 2026 meeting summary
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HMRC performance update: July to September 2026
HMRC performance update: July to September 2026
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UK clean electrification roadmap
UK clean electrification roadmap
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Regulating science V Levels at subject level
Regulating science V Levels at subject level
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Regulating health and care V Levels at subject level
Regulating health and care V Levels at subject level
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Major changes to Blue Plaque schemes will see more of England’s ‘hidden heroes’ celebrated
Major changes to Blue Plaque schemes will see more of England’s ‘hidden heroes’ celebrated
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More familiar carers and less travel under new social care plans
More familiar carers and less travel under new social care plans
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New report shows progress in cutting levels of ‘forever chemicals’ in England’s rivers
New report shows progress in cutting levels of ‘forever chemicals’ in England’s rivers
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Guidance: Prisoner marriage and civil partnership registration policy framework
Guidance: Prisoner marriage and civil partnership registration policy framework
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11 November

Flat owners handed massive boost to fight rip-off service charges
Flat owners handed massive boost to fight rip-off service charges
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Government to stamp illegal deforestation out of UK supply chains
Government to stamp illegal deforestation out of UK supply chains
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FOI responses published by the Youth Justice Board: October 2026
FOI responses published by the Youth Justice Board: October 2026
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Official warning issued to charity for “inflammatory” comments
Official warning issued to charity for “inflammatory” comments
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Scotland at the Heart of Europe’s Defence: Summit
Scotland at the Heart of Europe’s Defence: Summit
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Josh MacAlister - National Children and Adult Services Conference
Josh MacAlister - National Children and Adult Services Conference
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Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband's speech at the Seizing the Green Industrial Opportunity event at COP31
Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband's speech at the Seizing the Green Industrial Opportunity event at COP31
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Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband's speech at the Clean Energy Transition & Electrification Summit at COP31
Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband's speech at the Clean Energy Transition & Electrification Summit at COP31
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Government steps in to reduce packaging costs for British businesses and pubs
Government steps in to reduce packaging costs for British businesses and pubs
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MHRA approves Retifanlimab (ZYNYZ) for the treatment of advanced anal cancer
MHRA approves Retifanlimab (ZYNYZ) for the treatment of advanced anal cancer
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Defra: spending over £500, March 2026
Defra: spending over £500, March 2026
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Defra: spending over £25,000, March 2026
Defra: spending over £25,000, March 2026
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Revenue and Customs Brief 14 (2026): VAT treatment of a deputy for a medical practitioner — repeal of Item 5 of Group 7 of Schedule 9 of the VAT Act 1994
Revenue and Customs Brief 14 (2026): VAT treatment of a deputy for a medical practitioner — repeal of Item 5 of Group 7 of Schedule 9 of the VAT Act 1994
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Joint Statement: EU-UK Financial Regulatory Forum, November 2026
Joint Statement: EU-UK Financial Regulatory Forum, November 2026
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UK Security Minister visits Pakistan to strengthen security partnership
UK Security Minister visits Pakistan to strengthen security partnership
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New woodland centre takes shape at East Dartmoor and Heaths National Nature Reserve
New woodland centre takes shape at East Dartmoor and Heaths National Nature Reserve
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Official warning issued to charity for “inflammatory” comments
Official warning issued to charity for “inflammatory” comments
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Joint declaration following the G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Paris
Joint declaration following the G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Paris
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Speech at Association of Colleges conference
Speech at Association of Colleges conference
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Colleges put at heart of drive to get young people learning
Colleges put at heart of drive to get young people learning
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Sovereign AI and British Business Bank invest in British firm developing the next generation of AI hardware
Sovereign AI and British Business Bank invest in British firm developing the next generation of AI hardware
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DfE Update 11 November 2026
DfE Update 11 November 2026
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New e-Bike Conversion Kit Guidance Clarifies Safety Rules
New e-Bike Conversion Kit Guidance Clarifies Safety Rules
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Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband's speech at the World Leaders' Summit on Forests at COP31
Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband's speech at the World Leaders' Summit on Forests at COP31
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GVS at London Vet Show

Government Veterinary Services (GVS) are attending this year's London Vet Show on 19-20 November at London's Excel. We are offering veterinary professionals the opportunity to learn more about careers in government...

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Post-16 level 2 and 3 qualifications 2028: health and care
Post-16 level 2 and 3 qualifications 2028: health and care
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Post-16 level 2 and 3 qualifications 2028: science
Post-16 level 2 and 3 qualifications 2028: science
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Security Minister speech at the IPCO Conference
Security Minister speech at the IPCO Conference
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Affordable finance access for tens of thousands more people
Affordable finance access for tens of thousands more people
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Keeping Pace

Would £10 solve your financial challenge this Christmas? Would an extra 25p a week take the pressure off your cost of living? Do you think you could find somewhere to rent if rents keep going up...

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53rd Universal Periodic Review of human rights: UK Statement on Ireland
53rd Universal Periodic Review of human rights: UK Statement on Ireland
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National Housing Order declared to protect birds from Avian Influenza
National Housing Order declared to protect birds from Avian Influenza
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Community Interest Companies Regulator Annual Report 2025 to 2026
Community Interest Companies Regulator Annual Report 2025 to 2026
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Railways Bill (Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill)

I am pleased to inform the House that today the government has laid an amendment to the Railways Bill to ensure that discounts for veterans and service personnel are protected in law. Veterans and service personnel...

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Ebola: Medical Evacuation from DRC of a British Citizen (Yvette Cooper)

I wish to update the House on a British citizen who is receiving treatment for Ebola at the Royal Free Hospital in London. The thoughts of the whole Government are with the patient, their family and colleagues...

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GP Winter Proactive Care Programme (Diana R. Johnson, Member, Infants, Parents and Carers Bill Committee)

On 9 November, the Prime Minister and the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care announced that £40 million of funding will be reinvested in general practice to help GPs proactively identify and support...

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Notification of Contingent Liability (John Healey)

The independent Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of England (“the Bank”) decided at its meeting ending on 3 February 2022 to reduce the stocks of UK government bonds and sterling non-financial...

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Regional water councils (Emma Hardy)

I welcome the opportunity to update the House on a critical step in the Government's reform of England's water system, one that demonstrates our commitment to strengthen local leadership, empower communities ...

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Correction to Written Statement HCWS370/HLWS378 - Flood Action Week (Emma Hardy)

On 13 October 2026 I made a written statement at the start of Flood Action Week. There were small errors in the section of the statement related to the targets for the Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management...

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Publication of the Government’s response to the co-designed Bovine TB Control Strategy for England (Angela Eagle)

I wish to update the House regarding the Government's response to the co-designed Bovine TB Control Strategy for England, which was published on 5 November 2026.

For too many farmers and their families, ...

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Pay Transparency at Recruitment: Publishing pay information in job adverts (Bridget Phillipson)

I have announced the government’s intention to introduce a new statutory requirement for employers to publish pay information in job advertisements when parliamentary time allows. In the absence of a job...

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Publication of Independent Review on Single Living Accommodation (Calvin Bailey)

The Government recognises that for too long, military accommodation has fallen short of the standards our Service people expect and deserve. This Government is committed to making this right, and last year we...

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Prime Minister hails major investment in UK renewables
Prime Minister hails major investment in UK renewables
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Register your interest in the British Indian Ocean Territory heritage visit: spring 2027
Register your interest in the British Indian Ocean Territory heritage visit: spring 2027
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Cameroon: UK strengthens partnerships in South-West region
Cameroon: UK strengthens partnerships in South-West region
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First Sea Lord Opening Remarks at International Sea Power Conference 2026.
First Sea Lord Opening Remarks at International Sea Power Conference 2026.
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MOD showcases UK industry at EuroNaval exhibition
MOD showcases UK industry at EuroNaval exhibition
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RSH finds serious failings at Bury Metropolitan Borough Council
RSH finds serious failings at Bury Metropolitan Borough Council
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Implementing due diligence regulations on the use of timber and forest risk commodities in Great Britain
Implementing due diligence regulations on the use of timber and forest risk commodities in Great Britain
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Benefit and pension rates: 2027 to 2028
Benefit and pension rates: 2027 to 2028
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10 November

General Sir Gwyn Jenkins addresses the International Sea Power Conference
General Sir Gwyn Jenkins addresses the International Sea Power Conference
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REWIRING THE STATE AND THE FUTURE CIVIL SERVICE
REWIRING THE STATE AND THE FUTURE CIVIL SERVICE
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UK-France Nuclear Steering Group Advances Progress Under Northwood Declaration
UK-France Nuclear Steering Group Advances Progress Under Northwood Declaration
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