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20 May

Full steam ahead for Great British Railways as first branded train unveiled
Full steam ahead for Great British Railways as first branded train unveiled
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Man arrested in connection with illegal waste dumping
Man arrested in connection with illegal waste dumping
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Cost of living boost with free bus travel for children and targeted food tariff cuts
Cost of living boost with free bus travel for children and targeted food tariff cuts
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PM call with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine: 20 May 2026
PM call with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine: 20 May 2026
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Greater Together LA begins
Greater Together LA begins
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Top Benefits of the UK-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) FTA
Top Benefits of the UK-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) FTA
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UK and Gulf strike historic multi-billion-pound trade deal 
UK and Gulf strike historic multi-billion-pound trade deal 
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Baroness Chapman's speech on domestic capital markets at the Global Partnerships Conference: 20 May 2026
Baroness Chapman's speech on domestic capital markets at the Global Partnerships Conference: 20 May 2026
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Boost for Britain’s financial services and greater protections for consumers as new legislation is introduced
Boost for Britain’s financial services and greater protections for consumers as new legislation is introduced
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RAF aircraft dangerously intercepted by Russian jets over Black Sea
RAF aircraft dangerously intercepted by Russian jets over Black Sea
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We call on all parties to conflict to protect civilians: UK statement at the UN Security Council
We call on all parties to conflict to protect civilians: UK statement at the UN Security Council
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UK-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) trade deal: conclusion summary
UK-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) trade deal: conclusion summary
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Stronger standards and training to improve building safety
Stronger standards and training to improve building safety
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Minister Lloyd cyber security speech at the New Statesman
Minister Lloyd cyber security speech at the New Statesman
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Welsh Secretary holds call with new First Minister to discuss shared priorities
Welsh Secretary holds call with new First Minister to discuss shared priorities
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UK Government call for Welsh organisations to join veteran support network
UK Government call for Welsh organisations to join veteran support network
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How one trust saved over £78,000 a year on energy costs

For All Saints’ Trust, a multi-academy trust with seven schools across London, it meant new computers for one of their schools when Windows 11 arrived. Without switching to DfE Energy for Schools, they simply...

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UK Export Finance: spending over £500 on a GPC, April 2026
UK Export Finance: spending over £500 on a GPC, April 2026
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DfT: workforce management information, April 2026
DfT: workforce management information, April 2026
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UK COVID-19 Inquiry response costs for Quarter 3 25/26
UK COVID-19 Inquiry response costs for Quarter 3 25/26
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Call for evidence: Strategy for the built environment professions, trades and occupations
Call for evidence: Strategy for the built environment professions, trades and occupations
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Developing a new College of Fire and Rescue
Developing a new College of Fire and Rescue
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Grenfell Tower Inquiry: public engagement policy
Grenfell Tower Inquiry: public engagement policy
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Building Control Independent Panel report: government response
Building Control Independent Panel report: government response
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Chancellor protects drivers and businesses from rising fuel costs
Chancellor protects drivers and businesses from rising fuel costs
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Baroness Chapman's speech at a roundtable session at the Global Partnerships Conference: 19 May 2026
Baroness Chapman's speech at a roundtable session at the Global Partnerships Conference: 19 May 2026
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Baroness Chapman's speech on mobilising finance at the Global Partnerships Conference: 20 May 2026
Baroness Chapman's speech on mobilising finance at the Global Partnerships Conference: 20 May 2026
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Grant funding competition to support HMCTS digital support service
Grant funding competition to support HMCTS digital support service
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Reeves to use Parliament to drive through power plants and infrastructure
Reeves to use Parliament to drive through power plants and infrastructure
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Memorial service to remember Infected Blood victims
Memorial service to remember Infected Blood victims
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HM Government licensing cyber security tech for a global market
HM Government licensing cyber security tech for a global market
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DfE Update 20 May 2026
DfE Update 20 May 2026
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Newcastle recruiter made bankrupt after failing to pay council tax is sentenced for Covid fraud, running phoenix company and buying properties while banned as a director
Newcastle recruiter made bankrupt after failing to pay council tax is sentenced for Covid fraud, running phoenix company and buying properties while banned as a director
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Developer sought to create new city quarter for Nottingham as work to transform iconic city centre site gathers pace
Developer sought to create new city quarter for Nottingham as work to transform iconic city centre site gathers pace
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Using neuroscience to sharpen RAF warfighting readiness
Using neuroscience to sharpen RAF warfighting readiness
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Grave of officer missing since 1918 identified in France
Grave of officer missing since 1918 identified in France
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Broken fit note system to be overhauled 
Broken fit note system to be overhauled 
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Baroness Chapman's speech on transforming scientific discovery at the Global Partnerships Conference: 20 May 2026
Baroness Chapman's speech on transforming scientific discovery at the Global Partnerships Conference: 20 May 2026
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DAO 03/26 Spending in a Crisis
DAO 03/26 Spending in a Crisis
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Part-time undergraduate applications are now open for 26/27
Part-time undergraduate applications are now open for 26/27
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Corporate report: Grenfell Tower Inquiry Government Progress Report: May 2026
Corporate report: Grenfell Tower Inquiry Government Progress Report: May 2026
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Companies House business plan: our commitment to improving customer experience

I’m delighted to be able to share our new business plan, which sets out our strategic objectives for the current financial year. While the 6 objectives are equally important and interlinked, in this blog post...

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Geological mapping of Berwick’s water
Outcrop of the geology (Ballagan / Cementstone Formation) at Burnmouth beach, just north of the border in Scotland. The geology here gave an indication of geology and estimated depths for the different rock types...
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Mining Remediation Authority financial transactions December 2025
Mining Remediation Authority financial transactions December 2025
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Mining Remediation Authority financial transactions January 2026
Mining Remediation Authority financial transactions January 2026
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Mining Remediation Authority financial transactions February 2026
Mining Remediation Authority financial transactions February 2026
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Mining Remediation Authority financial transactions March 2026
Mining Remediation Authority financial transactions March 2026
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Getting Britain Building: Reforming Judicial Review for Infrastructure
Getting Britain Building: Reforming Judicial Review for Infrastructure
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UK International Strategic Framework on Women and Girls 2026
UK International Strategic Framework on Women and Girls 2026
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Draft affirmative coming for West Midlands Combined Authority (Key Route Network) (Amendment) Order 2026
Draft affirmative coming for West Midlands Combined Authority (Key Route Network) (Amendment) Order 2026. See other results for details.
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Chancellor commits to new anti-profiteering powers and fights back on rising bills
Chancellor commits to new anti-profiteering powers and fights back on rising bills
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HQ Defence Medical Services becomes Defence Medical Command
HQ Defence Medical Services becomes Defence Medical Command
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79th World Health Assembly: UK Statement for Explanation of Vote
79th World Health Assembly: UK Statement for Explanation of Vote
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Sellafield pioneers safer, smarter ‘flat pack’ approach
Sellafield pioneers safer, smarter ‘flat pack’ approach
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Letter from Emma Hardy MP to Alan Lovell, Chair of the Environment Agency
Letter from Emma Hardy MP to Alan Lovell, Chair of the Environment Agency
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The Final Countdown webinar – supporting local planning authorities through a critical year 
The Final Countdown webinar – supporting local planning authorities through a critical year 
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Fixed sum appeals and Shortfall Evidence processes to launch for postmasters who suffered Horizon shortfalls
Fixed sum appeals and Shortfall Evidence processes to launch for postmasters who suffered Horizon shortfalls
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Appointment of Non-Executive Director to the Department for Work and Pensions Board
Appointment of Non-Executive Director to the Department for Work and Pensions Board
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Water companies face new obligations to prove their infrastructure is fit for purpose

Water companies will be required to prove their asset management systems are fit for purpose under a new licence condition proposed by Ofwat today, covering infrastructure across its full lifecycle from acquisition...

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Official Statistics: HM Prison & Probation Service workforce quarterly: March 2026
Official Statistics: HM Prison & Probation Service workforce quarterly: March 2026
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Spending in a Crisis
Spending in a Crisis
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VMD launches new digital service for reporting problems with animal medicines
VMD launches new digital service for reporting problems with animal medicines
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First training course for electric-propelled vessels gains Maritime and Coastguard Agency seal of approval 
First training course for electric-propelled vessels gains Maritime and Coastguard Agency seal of approval 
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From conversations to insights: building Managing Local Conversations

The Digital Connect team (formerly Common Tools) in the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) is responsible for building standardised, reliable and reusable tools and platforms for...

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Regulation of television selection services and electronic programme guides (Baroness Twycross)

I am repeating the following Written Ministerial Statement made today in the other place by my Right Honourable Friend the Minister for Creative Industries, Media and Arts, Ian Murray MP.

Following...

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Bereavement Claims - National Savings & Investments (Torsten Bell, Member, Pension Schemes Bill Committee)

I am today updating the House on the steps being taken to address historic failures in the handling of some bereavement claims by National Savings and Investments (NS&I).

On 26 March 2026 I informed...

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UK-Isle of Man Social Security Agreement (Dan Tomlinson, Member, Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee)

A new social security agreement relating to National Insurance contributions with the Isle of Man was agreed on 18 May 2026. It modernises the provisions in the 1977 Agreement which determine where workers and...

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Public Service Pensions: SCAPE discount rate (Torsten Bell, Member, Pension Schemes Bill Committee)

“SCAPE” (superannuation contributions adjusted for past experience) is the process for setting employer contribution rates at valuations of unfunded public service pension schemes. As part of the ...

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Tax Consultation: High Value Council Tax Surcharge (Dan Tomlinson, Member, Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee)

In the 2025 Budget, the government announced the introduction of a new High Value Council Tax Surcharge (HVCTS) on owners of the most valuable 1% of residential properties in England. Today, together with the...

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Regulatory changes to support the response to the hantavirus outbreak (Sharon Hodgson)

On 10 May, the UK Government safely returned all remaining British nationals on board the MV Hondius. With some passengers having returned to England earlier than this, and with the arrival for monitoring of ...

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Maternity Advisor (James Murray)

Today, I am announcing the appointment of Michelle Welsh MP as a Maternity Advisor to the Department of Health and Social Care.

Improving the safety of maternity and neonatal services and the experiences...

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Mental Health Strategy for England (Preet Kaur Gill)

Today, I am informing the House of the government’s plans to develop a new, once-in-a-generation cross-government strategy for mental health in England, which will be published later this year. The strategy...

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MOD response to the Armed Forces Bill Select Committee Report (Alistair Carns, Member, Select Committee on the Armed Forces Bill)

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) welcomes the Select Committee’s Special Report on the Armed Forces Bill 2026 (HC 1712).

The Department continues to support the appointment of a Select Committee...

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HMICFRS Inspection Report: National Crime Agency’s Effectiveness and Efficiency (Dan Jarvis)

The National Crime Agency (NCA) is an intelligence led crime fighting agency that leads and coordinates the UK law enforcement operational response to serious and organised crime (SOC) and protects the public...

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2024-25 Valedictory Report of the Biometrics Commissioner (Sarah Jones)

I am pleased to announce that my rt hon Friend the Home Secretary is today publishing the Valedictory Report of the Biometrics Commissioner, Francesca Whitelaw KC.

The Biometrics Commissioner is...

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Launching the High Streets Organised Crime Unit (Dan Jarvis)

Today I am announcing the launch of the Government’s High Streets Organised Crime Unit, a new cross-government unit designed to strengthen our response to money laundering, tax evasion, illegal working, ...

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Access to Work Backlog (Pat McFadden)

The Access to Work Scheme plays an important role in supporting disabled people and people with health conditions in, and into, work. The core ambition of the Scheme is to ensure disability is never a barrier...

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Regulation of television selection services and electronic programme guides (Ian Murray)

Following the statement I published on 24 February 2026, I can now confirm to the House that my Department has laid the following statutory instruments (SI) before Parliament today (19 May 2026):

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Foreign Secretary launches new International Coalition to End Violence against Women and Girls
Foreign Secretary launches new International Coalition to End Violence against Women and Girls
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Minister Elmore's speech at the Global Partnerships Conference: 19 May 2026
Minister Elmore's speech at the Global Partnerships Conference: 19 May 2026
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UK House Price Index for March 2026
UK House Price Index for March 2026
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Yorkshire pilot buried in France on 86th anniversary of his death
Yorkshire pilot buried in France on 86th anniversary of his death
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Science shows how tackling pollution now can protect Windermere's future
Science shows how tackling pollution now can protect Windermere's future
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Accredited official statistics: Civil justice statistics quarterly: January to March 2026
Accredited official statistics: Civil justice statistics quarterly: January to March 2026
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Joint First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Salaried and Fee-Paid Judges: Pre-application seminar 2026

The Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC) (external link) will be launching two selection exercises in the summer and autumn to recruit salaried and fee-paid judges to the First-tier Tribunal Property...

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Climate change and Windermere: what the science tells us 

Author: Andy Brown, Water Regulation Manager, Environment Agency 

Windermere is under pressure 

Windermere needs no introduction. Millions of people visit every...

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MHRA-NICE Real-World Evidence Scientific Dialogue
MHRA-NICE Real-World Evidence Scientific Dialogue
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DWP and CMG: spending over £500, April 2026
DWP and CMG: spending over £500, April 2026
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UK pre-arranged finance (PAF) for disasters: ad-hoc statistics release
UK pre-arranged finance (PAF) for disasters: ad-hoc statistics release
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UKHSA Strategy 2026 to 2029
UKHSA Strategy 2026 to 2029
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Leaking church roofs to be fixed and heritage buildings revitalised as applications open for £48 million of heritage funding
Leaking church roofs to be fixed and heritage buildings revitalised as applications open for £48 million of heritage funding
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Heat network upgrades to lower bills for families and businesses
Heat network upgrades to lower bills for families and businesses
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Regional funding to train next generation of construction workers
Regional funding to train next generation of construction workers
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Knife robberies down by more than a fifth
Knife robberies down by more than a fifth
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British way of life under threat from heat, flooding and drought 

The Climate Change Committee (CCC) today publishes A Well-Adapted UK. This new report sets out a comprehensive package of solutions to address the growing...

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Police recorded knife-enabled robbery offences
Police recorded knife-enabled robbery offences
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19 May

The United Kingdom strongly condemns the attack on the Barakah nuclear facility in the United Arab Emirates: UK statement at the UN Security Council
The United Kingdom strongly condemns the attack on the Barakah nuclear facility in the United Arab Emirates: UK statement at the UN Security Council
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Recruitment for an Accounts Clerk
Recruitment for an Accounts Clerk
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Fairer taxes for high-value homes
Fairer taxes for high-value homes
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Government backing future British 'defence unicorns' as new contracts awarded to drive innovation
Government backing future British 'defence unicorns' as new contracts awarded to drive innovation
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