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21 July

The UK welcomes the inaugural meeting of the Syrian People’s Assembly: UK statement at the UN Security Council
The UK welcomes the inaugural meeting of the Syrian People’s Assembly: UK statement at the UN Security Council
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Precautionary medical evacuation following a potential healthcare related exposure to Ebola
Precautionary medical evacuation following a potential healthcare related exposure to Ebola
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£20 million investment for hypersonic target to test air defence systems and boost British small businesses
£20 million investment for hypersonic target to test air defence systems and boost British small businesses
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Basildon Borough Council: Local Plan intervention letter
Basildon Borough Council: Local Plan intervention letter
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Statement from Ed Miliband on his appointment as Foreign Secretary
Statement from Ed Miliband on his appointment as Foreign Secretary
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Secretary of State for Northern Ireland appointment: Sir Chris Bryant statement
Secretary of State for Northern Ireland appointment: Sir Chris Bryant statement
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Final ruling on special measures for the oral evidence of HN86 - Undercover Policing Inquiry
Publication date: 21 Jul 2026. Category: Anonymity. Originator: Inquiry.
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Say ‘I do’ to getting your side hustle tax right
Say ‘I do’ to getting your side hustle tax right
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Supercar hire firm shut down: customers left out of pocket while money spent from company account at Harrods and Gucci
Supercar hire firm shut down: customers left out of pocket while money spent from company account at Harrods and Gucci
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PM call with the Taoiseach of Ireland: 21 July 2026
PM call with the Taoiseach of Ireland: 21 July 2026
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The West Country is now in prolonged dry weather
The West Country is now in prolonged dry weather
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Domestic Abuse Commissioner's annual report: 2023 to 2024
Domestic Abuse Commissioner's annual report: 2023 to 2024
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Natural History Museum Annual Report and Accounts 2025 to 2026
Natural History Museum Annual Report and Accounts 2025 to 2026
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Historic Royal Palaces annual report and accounts 2025 to 2026
Historic Royal Palaces annual report and accounts 2025 to 2026
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Home Office prompt payment data 2026 to 2027
Home Office prompt payment data 2026 to 2027
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DCMS workforce management information: June 2026
DCMS workforce management information: June 2026
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DSIT: workforce management information, June 2026
DSIT: workforce management information, June 2026
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National Drought Group steps up response after third heatwave
National Drought Group steps up response after third heatwave
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Charities urged to prepare for compliance with EHRC Code of Practice
Charities urged to prepare for compliance with EHRC Code of Practice
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Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry, Luke Pollard MP, keynote speech at AGF Defence Summit, Farnborough International Air show.
Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry, Luke Pollard MP, keynote speech at AGF Defence Summit, Farnborough International Air show.
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Stephen Kinnock MP begins work as Secretary of State for Wales
Stephen Kinnock MP begins work as Secretary of State for Wales
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Ministerial letter on local plan examinations welcomed
Ministerial letter on local plan examinations welcomed
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Defence Minister Lord Coaker, keynote speech at Enterprise Gateway, Farnborough International Airshow.
Defence Minister Lord Coaker, keynote speech at Enterprise Gateway, Farnborough International Airshow.
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UK and Florida forge new space partnership to back joint innovation
UK and Florida forge new space partnership to back joint innovation
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Environment Agency takes action to maintain River Severn levels
Environment Agency takes action to maintain River Severn levels
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Quadrilateral Joint Statement on Canada becoming an Observer to GCAP
Quadrilateral Joint Statement on Canada becoming an Observer to GCAP
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Construction begins on new Army facilities at Tidworth and Warminster
Construction begins on new Army facilities at Tidworth and Warminster
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The UK remains committed to supporting a Haitian-led pathway to sustainable peace: UK statement at the UN Security Council
The UK remains committed to supporting a Haitian-led pathway to sustainable peace: UK statement at the UN Security Council
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Canada joins next-generation fighter jet programme as first Observer Nation
Canada joins next-generation fighter jet programme as first Observer Nation
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Drought and Water Resource Information and Links

Water is a precious resource that we can’t live without; from supplying drinking water and supporting fisheries, to providing an essential resource to business and agriculture, as well as a source of recreation...

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28 July 2026 ACNFP PGT subcommittee meeting
28 July 2026 ACNFP PGT subcommittee meeting
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DHSC annual statement on research integrity: 2025 to 2026
DHSC annual statement on research integrity: 2025 to 2026
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Vets market investigation: draft substantive Order and Undertakings
Vets market investigation: draft substantive Order and Undertakings
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What I heard from more than 150 SME leaders â€“ and what Skills England will do next, by Anthony Impey

Earlier this year, I spent a week travelling across the country and speaking with over 150 leaders of small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs).

The conversations took place in different places...

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June 2026 Transaction Data
June 2026 Transaction Data
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MHRA approves world's first lower-carbon beclometasone inhalers for patients with asthma
MHRA approves world's first lower-carbon beclometasone inhalers for patients with asthma
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Wirral reduces site assessment time by more than 50%
Wirral reduces site assessment time by more than 50%
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West Oxfordshire and Cotswold cut site assessment time by 90%
West Oxfordshire and Cotswold cut site assessment time by 90%
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Reigate and Banstead cut site assessment time by 89%
Reigate and Banstead cut site assessment time by 89%
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Nottingham and Sevenoaks speed up identifying and assessing sites
Nottingham and Sevenoaks speed up identifying and assessing sites
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Lewisham identifies over 3,000 small sites with housing potential
Lewisham identifies over 3,000 small sites with housing potential
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East Herts saves 10 hours per site using digital call for sites
East Herts saves 10 hours per site using digital call for sites
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Durham halves the time needed to assess potential sites
Durham halves the time needed to assess potential sites
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Central Bedfordshire maps services to identify potential sites
Central Bedfordshire maps services to identify potential sites
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Basildon identifies 23% more urban housing sites
Basildon identifies 23% more urban housing sites
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Existing medicines and new uses

Across the health and care system, there is continued interest in how to make the best use of existing medicines. One area attracting increasing attention is drug repurposing – using established medicines to...

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LSB recruits senior leaders to support new direction

The Legal Services Board is looking for experienced leaders to help drive a major reset of legal services regulation. We’re recruiting for three senior positions: Director of Regulatory Oversight; Head of Performance...

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Victoria and Albert Museum Annual Report and Accounts 2025 to 2026
Victoria and Albert Museum Annual Report and Accounts 2025 to 2026
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The British Museum Annual Report and Accounts 2025 to 2026
The British Museum Annual Report and Accounts 2025 to 2026
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MOD small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) action plan
MOD small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) action plan
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PM call with First Ministers: 21 July 2026
PM call with First Ministers: 21 July 2026
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UK Export Finance signs £750 million agreement with GE Aerospace to support airline engine maintenance at regional UK sites 
UK Export Finance signs £750 million agreement with GE Aerospace to support airline engine maintenance at regional UK sites 
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Senvelgo 15 mg/ml Oral Solution for Cats – SPC change
Senvelgo 15 mg/ml Oral Solution for Cats – SPC change
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Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier: express your interest

From today, we're introducing a new Expression of Interest (EOI) process as part of our approach to widen participation in Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier (CSHT). 

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UK Export Finance: business supported 2025 to 2026
UK Export Finance: business supported 2025 to 2026
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New PM cuts tax on household electricity bills to give breathing space on cost of living
New PM cuts tax on household electricity bills to give breathing space on cost of living
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Capacity Market auction parameters: letter from DESNZ to NESO, July 2026
Capacity Market auction parameters: letter from DESNZ to NESO, July 2026
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Business Stream Customer Protection Code of Practice Undertakings
Ofwat identified potential concerns with Business Stream’s compliance with the back billing provisions of the Customer Protection Code of Practice (CPCoP) following receipt of a customer complaint. We engaged with...
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ICAI welcomes early action on Sudan recommendations and calls for continued momentum amid FCDO changes

The government has taken positive early steps to improve UK aid to Sudan and now must remain focused on maintaining momentum, the Independent Commission for Aid Impact (ICAI) reports today. ICAI’s Sudan review...

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20 July

PM call with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte: 20 July 2026
PM call with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte: 20 July 2026
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PM call with President Costa of the European Council: 20 July 2026
PM call with President Costa of the European Council: 20 July 2026
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PM call with Chancellor Merz of Germany: 20 July 2026
PM call with Chancellor Merz of Germany: 20 July 2026
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PM call with the President of France: 20 July 2026
PM call with the President of France: 20 July 2026
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PM call with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine: 20 July 2026
PM call with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine: 20 July 2026
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PM call with the President of the European Commission: 20 July 2026
PM call with the President of the European Commission: 20 July 2026
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PM call with President Trump of the United States: 20 July 2026
PM call with President Trump of the United States: 20 July 2026
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Ministerial Appointments: July 2026
Ministerial Appointments: July 2026
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How climate change is impacting the way flooding is managed

At the Flood & Coast conference 2026, Environment Agency Chief Executive Philip Duffy spoke about climate challenges and what they mean for those working in flooding, the new approach to delivering flood...

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2nd Offshore Carbon Dioxide Storage Licensing Round Appropriate Assessment
2nd Offshore Carbon Dioxide Storage Licensing Round Appropriate Assessment
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Pension reform
Pension reform
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TRA to review Chinese ceramic tableware and kitchenware measure
TRA to review Chinese ceramic tableware and kitchenware measure
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Environment Agency secures £500k for Tame catchment improvements
Environment Agency secures £500k for Tame catchment improvements
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Complaint against Anglian Water regarding GSS payment
Case reference: OFW-064945 Summary of case We are investigating a request for determination relating to GSS compensation following a supply interruption in January 2026. Date opened May 2026 Relevant powers Water...
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Organisations invited to collaborate in expansion of SMA screening evaluation in England

Regular blog readers will know that the in-service evaluation of newborn screening for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), as recommended by the UK National Screening Committee (UK NSC), will start...

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Forest Research annual report and accounts 2025 to 2026
Forest Research annual report and accounts 2025 to 2026
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DfT: workforce management information, June 2026
DfT: workforce management information, June 2026
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Domestic Abuse Commissioner's annual report: 2024 to 2025
Domestic Abuse Commissioner's annual report: 2024 to 2025
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Keir Starmer's final speech as Prime Minister: 20 July 2026
Keir Starmer's final speech as Prime Minister: 20 July 2026
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UKHSA's Chief Scientist reminds families how to Beat the Heat as schools break for summer
UKHSA's Chief Scientist reminds families how to Beat the Heat as schools break for summer
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Professor Oliver Hauser – academic secondment in government
Professor Oliver Hauser – academic secondment in government
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Hundreds of new military family homes complete as MOD moves forward on fixing Armed Forces housing
Hundreds of new military family homes complete as MOD moves forward on fixing Armed Forces housing
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Government celebrates geographers in eighth annual awards
Government celebrates geographers in eighth annual awards
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CNC publishes Annual Report & Accounts 2025/26
CNC publishes Annual Report & Accounts 2025/26
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New PM says government can bring back hope to Britain, and launches drive to end rough sleeping at the earliest opportunity
New PM says government can bring back hope to Britain, and launches drive to end rough sleeping at the earliest opportunity
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Local Plan examinations: letter to the Chief Executive of the Planning Inspectorate (July 2026)
Local Plan examinations: letter to the Chief Executive of the Planning Inspectorate (July 2026)
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Tax advisers: one month left to register under new rules
Tax advisers: one month left to register under new rules
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Army solar farm powers greener future at Larkhill Garrison
Army solar farm powers greener future at Larkhill Garrison
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Andy Burnham's first speech as Prime Minister: 20 July 2026
Andy Burnham's first speech as Prime Minister: 20 July 2026
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GAD's workforce projection tool - helping turn workforce data into decisions

Workforce planners and people analysts at smaller government bodies may know the feeling … A senior colleague asks an urgent question: what will the organisation’s headcount look like in 3 years’ time? How can...

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Hidden in Plain Sight -Reframing Adult Social Care Responsibilities in Long-term Rough Sleeping
Pictured from left: Ellie Atkins - Leader in Adult Social Care and Homelessness, Sarah McClinton - Chief Social Worker and Jess Harris - Research Fellow, King's College London at a national peer network for social...
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Why do you need more than one dose of some vaccines?
A healthcare worker gives a meningitis vaccination to a student at a mass vaccination clinic at Canterbury University, Kent, following a recent outbreak

Many vaccines need more than one dose to provide protection...

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CNPA Annual Report and Accounts 2025/26
CNPA Annual Report and Accounts 2025/26
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176th ACNFP meeting - 23 April 2026
176th ACNFP meeting - 23 April 2026
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EM on customs duty on distance imported goods sales (C(2026)2760)
EM on customs duty on distance imported goods sales (C(2026)2760)
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Understanding cyber security across the digital identity ecosystem 

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UK Maritime Innovation Hub establishes role as focal point for maritime innovation
UK Maritime Innovation Hub establishes role as focal point for maritime innovation
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Design once, reuse everywhere

Have you ever trawled through government design systems looking for a component or a pattern to reuse? If you have, you'll know it can take you down a rabbit hole.

Design systems help organisations...

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The Marine Management Organisation want to hear about your experience of using the marine plans

Are you a decision-maker or a proponent in one of England’s marine plan areas? Do you have experience of using the marine plans in another capacity, or a strong interest in marine planning in England?

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National Maritime Museum Annual Report and Accounts 2025 to 2026
National Maritime Museum Annual Report and Accounts 2025 to 2026
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National Portrait Gallery Annual Report and Accounts 2025 to 2026
National Portrait Gallery Annual Report and Accounts 2025 to 2026
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