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21 September

PM call with Prime Minister Ramgoolam of Mauritius: 21 September 2026
PM call with Prime Minister Ramgoolam of Mauritius: 21 September 2026
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Tackling drought: why nature-based solutions are key to a resilient future

By Oliver Harmar, Natural England's Chief Strategy Officer

This blog explains how climate change is affecting England, with a focus on drought and wildfire, while suggesting the actions that we...

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T2 Commissioner Lawyers Closing Statement - Undercover Policing Inquiry
Publication date: 21 Sep 2026. Category: Closing statements.
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UN Human Rights Council 63: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on Iran
UN Human Rights Council 63: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on Iran
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'What climate security means now' - Foreign Secretary at New York Climate Week
'What climate security means now' - Foreign Secretary at New York Climate Week
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How we protected the UK and space in August 2026
How we protected the UK and space in August 2026
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What can the Pharmacy First scheme do for me?
The Pharmacy First scheme enables your local pharmacy to treat some common conditions with prescription-only medicines, without you visiting your GP. Find out everything you need to know.
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Accredited official statistics: Family court statistics quarterly: April to June 2027
Accredited official statistics: Family court statistics quarterly: April to June 2027
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Lady Chief Justice joins ‘Women in Leadership’ panel event

A ‘Women in Leadership’ panel was held at Mansion House on Friday 11 September, chaired by the Lady Mayor, Dame Susan Langley DBE, bringing together three pioneering leaders from the faith, public and judicial...

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What are the symptoms of scarlet fever and is it contagious?

Scarlet fever is a childhood illness that some might associate with the past, but it remains fairly common in the UK. In recent years, there has been a noticeable increase in cases. Here, we answer...

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RJM International Celebrates Prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise for International Trade 

RJM International has officially been presented with a King’s Award for Enterprise in recognition of its outstanding achievement in International Trade. 

On Thursday 10 September 2026, the Lord...

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London popcorn maker pops into Saudi Arabia with government insurance
London popcorn maker pops into Saudi Arabia with government insurance
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Wallace Collection Board Appointments
Wallace Collection Board Appointments
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ACMD autumn 2026 work program update
ACMD autumn 2026 work program update
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UN Human Rights Council 63: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on Afghanistan
UN Human Rights Council 63: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on Afghanistan
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UN Human Rights Council 63: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on Nicaragua
UN Human Rights Council 63: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on Nicaragua
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UN Human Rights Council 63: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on unilateral coercive measures
UN Human Rights Council 63: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on unilateral coercive measures
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Frontline services to receive funding to prevent violence against women and girls
Frontline services to receive funding to prevent violence against women and girls
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UN Human Rights Council 63: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on Russia
UN Human Rights Council 63: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on Russia
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TRA closes investigation on creamy/white limestone from Portugal
TRA closes investigation on creamy/white limestone from Portugal
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SLC pays £0.8 bn in Maintenance Loan payments to students today
SLC pays £0.8 bn in Maintenance Loan payments to students today
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Unlock the MHRA Regulatory Advice Service for Medical Devices
Do you need help navigating regulatory requirements for a medical device?​

In December 2025, we launched the new MHRA Regulatory Advice Service for medical devices, offering those developing and working...

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Index to bundle published 24 August 2026 Duwayne Brooks - Undercover Policing Inquiry
Publication date: 18 Sep 2026. Category: Witness statement.
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Disclosure note regarding Module 2c for Tranches 2 and 3 - Undercover Policing Inquiry
Publication date: 21 Sep 2026. Category: General. Originator: Inquiry.
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Smart banking: How one trust generated nearly three teachers' worth of additional funding
Louise Davy, Chief Financial Officer at South East Essex Academy Trust (SEEAT), shares how strategic banking changes delivered around £200,0001 in additional income. 

We had a system that...

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Evaluation Accelerator Fund (Phase 5): Project summaries
Evaluation Accelerator Fund (Phase 5): Project summaries
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August 2026 Transaction Data
August 2026 Transaction Data
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£21.8m funding boost to help councils build more affordable homes
£21.8m funding boost to help councils build more affordable homes
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Joint statement on Russia’s sham elections in Ukraine’s temporarily occupied territories
Joint statement on Russia’s sham elections in Ukraine’s temporarily occupied territories
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London popcorn maker pops into Saudi Arabia with government insurance
London popcorn maker pops into Saudi Arabia with government insurance
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More than £300 million paid out through Help to Save with thousands more savers set to benefit
More than £300 million paid out through Help to Save with thousands more savers set to benefit
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Thousands invited to register for Public Panel for Independent Commission on Adult Social Care
Thousands invited to register for Public Panel for Independent Commission on Adult Social Care
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Meet the Upscale 2026 Cohort: 25 of the UK’s fastest-growing Series A scaleups
Tech Nation’s leading growth programme for post-Series A startups has returned with its eleventh cohort

Upscale is the network for the UK’s most ambitious post-Series A founders. Built for the...

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No support and no options
What does it look like when hospital discharge does not go well?
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DESNZ workforce management information, August 2026
DESNZ workforce management information, August 2026
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Updating the safety at street works and road works code of practice
Updating the safety at street works and road works code of practice
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UN Human Rights Council 63: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on Belarus.
UN Human Rights Council 63: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on Belarus.
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UN Human Rights Council 63: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on Burundi
UN Human Rights Council 63: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on Burundi
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UN Human Rights Council 63: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on Venezuela
UN Human Rights Council 63: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on Venezuela
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Specialist rape courts rolled out across the country
Specialist rape courts rolled out across the country
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Do one thing for forests

For Forestry Stewardship Council’s Forest Week, this blog brings together 6 organisations working across UK forestry, each sharing one practical thing they are doing for forests, from certification and agroforestry...

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MOJ accounting officer system statement 2026
MOJ accounting officer system statement 2026
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Consultation on the Authorisation of 16 Regulated Products 2026
Consultation on the Authorisation of 16 Regulated Products 2026
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Expert team to drive improvements in cancer care
Expert team to drive improvements in cancer care
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20 September

PM call with Prime Minister Frederiksen of Denmark: 20 September 2026
PM call with Prime Minister Frederiksen of Denmark: 20 September 2026
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Government launches National Taskforce for Tackling Misogyny
Government launches National Taskforce for Tackling Misogyny
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18 September

The United Kingdom stands ready to work with the UN to ensure UN peace operations remain adaptable, effective, and fit for the challenges ahead: UK statement at the UN Security Council
The United Kingdom stands ready to work with the UN to ensure UN peace operations remain adaptable, effective, and fit for the challenges ahead: UK statement at the UN Security Council
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Helping shape the future of the UK space sector
Helping shape the future of the UK space sector
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One role, many departments: defining agile coaching across government

Jill Wright has been the Head of Delivery at the Ministry of Justice for just over two years now.   In this blog, she writes about the Agile Coach role on the Capability Framework.

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UK’s 250th banking hub opens in Chepstow, keeping access to cash and face-to-face banking in the town
UK’s 250th banking hub opens in Chepstow, keeping access to cash and face-to-face banking in the town
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Pharmacovigilance Senior Assessor and Reporting Lead
Pharmacovigilance Senior Assessor and Reporting Lead
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Funding boost for next generation of British fashion talent
Funding boost for next generation of British fashion talent
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Minister for Overseas Territories statement on the Falkland Islands: 18 September
Minister for Overseas Territories statement on the Falkland Islands: 18 September
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Where communities and nature meet: lessons from Pear Tree Park 

By Tony Juniper, Chair of Natural England

In this blog, NE Chair Tony Juniper reflects on his recent visit to Pear Tree Park in Ealing with the Deputy Mayor Mete Coban to talk about the importance...

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More enriching activities for hundreds of thousands of children
More enriching activities for hundreds of thousands of children
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100 years of Newcastle disease research at APHA
100 years of Newcastle disease research at APHA
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PM meeting with Micheál Martin the Taoiseach of Ireland: 18 September 2026
PM meeting with Micheál Martin the Taoiseach of Ireland: 18 September 2026
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UK galleries urged to save rare Renaissance masterpiece
UK galleries urged to save rare Renaissance masterpiece
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Euan Hutton to leave Sellafield Chief Executive role in July 2027
Euan Hutton to leave Sellafield Chief Executive role in July 2027
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The Lady Chief Justice on the importance of better engaging with society on the rule of law

The Lady Chief Justice of England and Wales, Baroness Carr of Walton-on-the-Hill, took part in a recent event entitled ‘Engaging Society on the Rule of Law’, as part of the European Law Institute’s (ELI) ...

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Can nuclear regulation protect people and the environment and support innovation? Moving from promise to safe, sustainable progress.
Image courtesy of Sellafield Ltd

Jake Surman is the Environment Agency’s innovation lead in our nuclear strategy team. As the Heads of Innovation Forum meets for its annual meeting, Jake provides an update...

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FOI release: FOI/EIR handling, systems and statistics
FOI release: FOI/EIR handling, systems and statistics
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FOI release: Copy of the May 2026 Spend data over £25K
FOI release: Copy of the May 2026 Spend data over &pound;25K
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Board Members' record of attendance
Board Members' record of attendance
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One question from a trustee changed everything about how we manage our finances  

Shaukat Islam, CEO and Executive Headteacher, Inspire Education Community Trust, Birmingham, shares how a DfE-approved savings platform transformed how the trust maximises returns on its reserves.  Read more. (cached), Summary and Comments (0), First seen at 11:33, 18 September 2026

Moving Share Homes for Ukraine data’s code to open source

Share Homes for Ukraine data, our in-house system for managing Homes for Ukraine data turned one this week! In this blog post, I talk about how we recently open-sourced the code for the system and...

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Planning Inspectorate spending over £250: August 2026
Planning Inspectorate spending over &pound;250: August 2026
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Taoiseach of Ireland First International Leader to visit No10 North
Taoiseach of Ireland First International Leader to visit No10 North
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Housing reforms give military families greater say over their homes
Housing reforms give military families greater say over their homes
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Enrichment activities: what parents need to know
Enrichment activities: what parents need to know
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HMT workforce management information: August 2026
HMT workforce management information: August 2026
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Third UK-Maldives Strategic Dialogue 2026: Joint Communiqué
Third UK-Maldives Strategic Dialogue 2026: Joint Communiqué
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MOJ LawtechUK Advisory Board and Ambassadors recruitment
MOJ LawtechUK Advisory Board and Ambassadors recruitment
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National Survey of Businesses: implementation update
National Survey of Businesses: implementation update
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Government expands crackdown on knife crime
Government expands crackdown on knife crime
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17 September

Guatemala’s Independence Day 2026
Guatemala’s Independence Day 2026
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Honduras’ Independence Day 2026
Honduras’ Independence Day 2026
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Dragons' Den IP Blog - Series 23 Episode 12

As someone who enjoys cooking, this week's episode of Dragons' Den was certainly a culinary delight, with a whole mix of intellectual property (IP) ingredients in the pot. This week Peter Jones, Steven Bartlett...

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We deeply regret today’s veto of the Iran Panel of Experts mandate renewal: UK Explanation of Vote at the UN Security Council
We deeply regret today’s veto of the Iran Panel of Experts mandate renewal: UK Explanation of Vote at the UN Security Council
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The UK stands ready to support efforts in the destruction of Assad-era chemical weapons for Syria to emerge as a sovereign, stable state: UK statement at the UN Security Council
The UK stands ready to support efforts in the destruction of Assad-era chemical weapons for Syria to emerge as a sovereign, stable state: UK statement at the UN Security Council
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Shaping the future of occupational standards, by Tessa Griffiths and Sarah Maclean

It is vital that the skills system is in the best place possible to support growth and transform the lives and careers of people across the nation for years to come.

Occupational standards are ...

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Senior Traffic Commissioner launches consultation on local bus service performance standards
Senior Traffic Commissioner launches consultation on local bus service performance standards
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The human rights situation in Belarus: Joint Statement to the OSCE, September 2026
The human rights situation in Belarus: Joint Statement to the OSCE, September 2026
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Ministers bring together leaders to rewire youth crime prevention
Ministers bring together leaders to rewire youth crime prevention
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Take a look at what’s in store at DataConnect 26

DataConnect, the flagship conference for the Office of the Chief Data Officer, returns next month.

The event programme has now been released; you can take a look and register today.

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Register of Functions for the Student Loans Company Limited
Register of Functions for the Student Loans Company Limited
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Outcome of SIA inspections and SIA planning for Martyn's Law
Outcome of SIA inspections and SIA planning for Martyn's Law
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Local bus service performance standards: consultation
Local bus service performance standards: consultation
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Finance: Interministerial Standing Committee – 17 September 2026
Finance: Interministerial Standing Committee – 17 September 2026
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Minister of State for Social Care and Mental Health speech on dementia
Minister of State for Social Care and Mental Health speech on dementia
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DBS launches campaign to help parents and carers make informed decisions when hiring self-employed workers
DBS launches campaign to help parents and carers make informed decisions when hiring self-employed workers
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Funeral of Ratko Mladić: UK statement to the OSCE
Funeral of Ratko Mladić: UK statement to the OSCE
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Supporting security, rights and sustainable growth in Tajikistan: UK statement to the OSCE
Supporting security, rights and sustainable growth in Tajikistan: UK statement to the OSCE
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Enforced Disappearances: Joint Statement to the OSCE, September 2026
Enforced Disappearances: Joint Statement to the OSCE, September 2026
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Creating the conditions for transformation

CustomerFirst is a new unit within GDS learning what conditions help transformation teams succeed through a NewCo approach. Our first partnership is with the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency 's...

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FSA workforce management information August 2026
FSA workforce management information August 2026
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Legal Aid Agency spending over £25,000: 2026
Legal Aid Agency spending over &pound;25,000: 2026
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Ministry of Justice spending over £25,000: 2026
Ministry of Justice spending over &pound;25,000: 2026
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HM Courts and Tribunals Service spending over £25,000: 2026
HM Courts and Tribunals Service spending over &pound;25,000: 2026
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MOJ arm's length bodies spending over £25,000: January 2026
MOJ arm's length bodies spending over &pound;25,000: January 2026
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