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22 October

Military planes and helicopters to fight wildfires from the sky
Military planes and helicopters to fight wildfires from the sky
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Consolidated NHS provider accounts 2025 to 2026
Consolidated NHS provider accounts 2025 to 2026
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FOI-0009: redacted response
FOI-0009: redacted response
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FOI-0010: redacted response
FOI-0010: redacted response
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FOI-0011: redacted response
FOI-0011: redacted response
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FOI-0012: redacted response
FOI-0012: redacted response
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Households encouraged to take small, simple steps to stay prepared in an emergency
Households encouraged to take small, simple steps to stay prepared in an emergency
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Defence Secretary Wes Streeting's speech at the opening of Telford Gun Hall
Defence Secretary Wes Streeting's speech at the opening of Telford Gun Hall
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National energy security supported by new subsea cable factory
National energy security supported by new subsea cable factory
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Social media campaign urges Brits to get vaccinated for winter
Social media campaign urges Brits to get vaccinated for winter
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Chief of the General Staff's speech at the opening of Telford Gun Hall
Chief of the General Staff's speech at the opening of Telford Gun Hall
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PM puts communities first in government investment rules shake up
PM puts communities first in government investment rules shake up
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Official Statistics: Safety in the Children and Young People Secure Estate: Update to June 2027
Official Statistics: Safety in the Children and Young People Secure Estate: Update to June 2027
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Exploring how digital services can prevent gambling harms 

Our multidisciplinary team from the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has recently completed a discovery into how digital services can help prevent gambling harms. We are now preparing to...

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The Renewables Obligation to Exchequer Scheme Expenditure: 1 July to 30 September 2026
The Renewables Obligation to Exchequer Scheme Expenditure: 1 July to 30 September 2026
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DfE: ministerial overseas travel and meetings, April to June 2026
DfE: ministerial overseas travel and meetings, April to June 2026
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Update following negotiations on enhanced FTA with Turkey
Update following negotiations on enhanced FTA with Turkey
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British jobs boost as tank barrel production returns to the UK for first time in 20 years
British jobs boost as tank barrel production returns to the UK for first time in 20 years
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Subsea cable saboteurs face jail and unlimited fines under new security crackdown
Subsea cable saboteurs face jail and unlimited fines under new security crackdown
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CCTV appeal after Lancashire waste dumping
CCTV appeal after Lancashire waste dumping
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School Teachers’ Review Body remit letter: working conditions for 2027
School Teachers’ Review Body remit letter: working conditions for 2027
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Non-judicial member reappointed to the Civil Justice Council
Non-judicial member reappointed to the Civil Justice Council
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Designing with Strengths, not Deficits 

In September, we ran a workshop at Service Design in Government (SDinGov) in Edinburgh, Scotland called Designing with Strengths, Not Deficits. It was a practical session exploring how we frame people...

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Share your evidence on the impacts of recreational activities in England's marine protected areas (MPAs)

'Your Coast - Explore, Enjoy, Protect’ is our campaign inviting everyone to play an active role in protecting England's marine environment. Getting the balance between conservation and responsible...

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Have your say: A closer look at Norfolk’s Environmental Delivery Plan

By Brad Tooze, Director, Nature Restoration Fund

The Nature Restoration Fund is a new way to support development while delivering bigger, lasting benefits for nature. The first Environmental Delivery...

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The NDA group People Report
The NDA group People Report
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October 2026: CCO progress meeting record
October 2026: CCO progress meeting record
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DCMS workforce management information: September 2026
DCMS workforce management information: September 2026
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Departmental spend over Ł25,000: September 2026
Departmental spend over £25,000: September 2026
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GPC spend over Ł500: September 2026
GPC spend over £500: September 2026
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Privacy Notice: Test, Learn & Grow Accelerator on Children’s Social Care – User Research
Privacy Notice: Test, Learn & Grow Accelerator on Children’s Social Care – User Research
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Privacy Notice: Test, Learn & Grow Accelerator on Children's Social Care – Pathways Analysis
Privacy Notice: Test, Learn & Grow Accelerator on Children's Social Care – Pathways Analysis
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Crime and Policing Act 2026: economic notes
Crime and Policing Act 2026: economic notes
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Households to receive Ł150 Warm Home Discount confirmation letter
Households to receive £150 Warm Home Discount confirmation letter
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A new approach to RAM updates
A new approach to RAM updates
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Tackling human trafficking through cross-border, digital and financial co-operation: UK statement to the OSCE
Tackling human trafficking through cross-border, digital and financial co-operation: UK statement to the OSCE
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Genuine dialogue requires respect for Ukraine’s sovereignty: UK statement to the OSCE
Genuine dialogue requires respect for Ukraine’s sovereignty: UK statement to the OSCE
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Six-monthly report on Hong Kong: January to June 2026
Six-monthly report on Hong Kong: January to June 2026
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Government response to the HSCC's report on healthy ageing and physical activity
Government response to the HSCC's report on healthy ageing and physical activity
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UKHSA publishes latest Cold mortality monitoring report
UKHSA publishes latest Cold mortality monitoring report
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Attorney General and Treasury Solicitor publish statement on talent and opportunity at the Bar
Attorney General and Treasury Solicitor publish statement on talent and opportunity at the Bar
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Official Statistics: Magistrate Appointment Quarterly Report: July to September 2026
Official Statistics: Magistrate Appointment Quarterly Report: July to September 2026
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Standardising construction product data to improve building safety

The Buildings, Design and Construction (BDC) digital team in the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has been working closely with policy colleagues and stakeholders to explore ...

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AAIB investigation to DG Aviation LS8-e, G-CMMG
AAIB investigation to DG Aviation LS8-e, G-CMMG
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Gas system in transition: recovery of gas network costs during the transition
Gas system in transition: recovery of gas network costs during the transition
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Spray foam insulation: Remediation, removal and lending
Spray foam insulation: Remediation, removal and lending
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Make Work Pay: revised code of practice on dismissal and re-engagement
Make Work Pay: revised code of practice on dismissal and re-engagement
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Diversity and Inclusion Statement for the Bar on the use of Panel Counsel
Diversity and Inclusion Statement for the Bar on the use of Panel Counsel
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Proposals for new legislation to strengthen the security and resilience of critical undersea infrastructure (CUI)
Proposals for new legislation to strengthen the security and resilience of critical undersea infrastructure (CUI)
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Cosmetic regulations consultation (Karin Smyth, Member, Health Bill Committee)

This government is determined to address longstanding concerns around the safety of cosmetic procedures.

Last year we pledged to introduce further regulation of the sector and we have now launched a public...

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Pathogen Access and Benefit Sharing negotiations (James Frith)

I would like to update the House regarding the ongoing negotiations of the Intergovernmental Working Group (IGWG) to secure an Annex to the World Health Organization's (WHO) Pandemic Agreement on a new Pathogen...

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Social Housing Bill: Commons Committee Stage Amendments (Matthew Pennycook)

The Social Housing Bill will protect much-needed social housing stock; give affordable housing providers the clarity and confidence they need to build more social homes; and better protect tenants who are victims...

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Sir David Bell review into antisemitism in schools and colleges (Lucy Powell)

Today I am publishing the government's response to the independent review of antisemitism in schools and colleges in England, led by Sir David Bell.

Sir David's review presents a stark and timely warning...

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State Threat Prevention and Investigation Measures: 20 June 2026 to 19 September 2026 (Dan Jarvis)

Section 55(1) of the National Security Act 2023 (the 2023 Act) requires the Secretary of State to report to Parliament as soon as reasonably practicable after the end of every relevant three-month period on the...

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Post Office Redress progress (Kate Dearden)

The Horizon and Capture scandals caused profound harm to postmasters, many of whom suffered years of financial, personal and reputational damage through no fault of their own. The Government is determined to ...

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North Sea Oil and Gas (Michael Shanks)

Today the North Sea Transition Authority has granted consent for production at the Jackdaw field. This follows agreement from the Secretary of State to the grant of consent. The project will start to supply gas...

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PM call with President Stubb of Finland: 21 October 2026
PM call with President Stubb of Finland: 21 October 2026
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New VMDS features to improve company responses and application tracking
New VMDS features to improve company responses and application tracking
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New action on redress for postmasters affected by Post Office scandals
New action on redress for postmasters affected by Post Office scandals
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New, easier way to share your online basic DBS check result
New, easier way to share your online basic DBS check result
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Strong strategic leadership key to overcoming risks, says RSH
Strong strategic leadership key to overcoming risks, says RSH
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Stronger protections for pregnant women and new parents against unfair dismissal
Stronger protections for pregnant women and new parents against unfair dismissal
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AAIB Report: DG Aviation LS8-e, G-CMMG
AAIB Report: DG Aviation LS8-e, G-CMMG
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Aldi and Lidl will be subject to same rules as major supermarkets
Aldi and Lidl will be subject to same rules as major supermarkets
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Accredited official statistics: Criminal Justice Statistics Quarterly: June 2026
Accredited official statistics: Criminal Justice Statistics Quarterly: June 2026
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Official Statistics: Electronic Monitoring Statistics Publication, September 2026
Official Statistics: Electronic Monitoring Statistics Publication, September 2026
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Official Statistics: Justice data lab statistics: October 2026
Official Statistics: Justice data lab statistics: October 2026
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Supporting Digital Mental Health Technology Developers: a new Community of Practice and survey to support regulatory compliance

In the first of a series of new blog posts focused on compliance issues for medical devices, our Market Surveillance team describes how we will support digital mental health technology developers to understand...

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Local authority good level of development (GLD) targets: 2028
Local authority good level of development (GLD) targets: 2028
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HMRC officials' meetings with tobacco stakeholders, July to September 2026
HMRC officials' meetings with tobacco stakeholders, July to September 2026
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Live facial recognition technology: data protection impact assessment (DPIA)
Live facial recognition technology: data protection impact assessment (DPIA)
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Blackpool, Milton Keynes, Sheffield and Wrexham shortlisted for UK City of Culture 2029  
Blackpool, Milton Keynes, Sheffield and Wrexham shortlisted for UK City of Culture 2029  
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21 October

Record funding, record results: 7,000 miles of smoother journeys as government tackles potholes
Record funding, record results: 7,000 miles of smoother journeys as government tackles potholes
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Cowardly killers who dodge sentencing face tough new prison punishments
Cowardly killers who dodge sentencing face tough new prison punishments
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Local highways maintenance transparency reports
Local highways maintenance transparency reports
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International experts convene in London to tackle evolving chemical weapons threats
International experts convene in London to tackle evolving chemical weapons threats
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PM meeting with the Sultan of Oman: 21 October 2026
PM meeting with the Sultan of Oman: 21 October 2026
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The draft Code of Practice for the information gateway has been laid in Parliament 

Today the draft Code of Practice for Public Authorities Sharing Information with Digital Verification Services has been laid in Parliament. This represents a significant milestone in our plans to ...

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“Generational moment” as government acts on landmark antisemitism review
“Generational moment” as government acts on landmark antisemitism review
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ACT NOW ON EU REGULATORY CHANGE
ACT NOW ON EU REGULATORY CHANGE
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Certification Officer: Announcements
Certification Officer: Announcements
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Simon Ridley Appointed as new Department for Education Permanent Secretary
Simon Ridley Appointed as new Department for Education Permanent Secretary
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World-first taskforce to protect communities from climate change
World-first taskforce to protect communities from climate change
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GAD modelling supports pandemic preparedness work
GAD modelling supports pandemic preparedness work
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SLC pays Ł5.7billion in student finance at the start of the 26/27 academic year
SLC pays £5.7billion in student finance at the start of the 26/27 academic year
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Nuclear collaboration completes its mission
Nuclear collaboration completes its mission
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Our response to the Covid Inquiry’s sixth module
Read our response to Covid Inquiry’s Module 6 report on the social care sector.
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Insolvency practitioner sanctions: Julie Swann 30 April 2025
Insolvency practitioner sanctions: Julie Swann 30 April 2025
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Insolvency practitioner sanctions: Richard Cacho 11 July 2025
Insolvency practitioner sanctions: Richard Cacho 11 July 2025
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Insolvency practitioner sanctions: Sajid Sattar 26 February 2026
Insolvency practitioner sanctions: Sajid Sattar 26 February 2026
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Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA): Annual Report and Accounts 2025 to 2026
Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA): Annual Report and Accounts 2025 to 2026
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Two new appointments to the Marine Management Organisation board
Two new appointments to the Marine Management Organisation board
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Wrong side failure near Welshpool
Wrong side failure near Welshpool
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Test, Learn and Grow: One-year-on
Test, Learn and Grow: One-year-on
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Faster clinical trials bring cutting-edge treatments to patients
Faster clinical trials bring cutting-edge treatments to patients
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Jailed Birmingham accountant ordered to repay more than Ł300,000 after targeting Covid support schemes
Jailed Birmingham accountant ordered to repay more than £300,000 after targeting Covid support schemes
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DfE Update 21 October 2026
DfE Update 21 October 2026
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PM call with Prime Minister Tusk of Poland: 21 October 2026
PM call with Prime Minister Tusk of Poland: 21 October 2026
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Ł16 billion productivity boost delivers better value and better services for taxpayers
£16 billion productivity boost delivers better value and better services for taxpayers
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Russia's recruitment of foreign fighters is exploitative: UK statement to the OSCE
Russia's recruitment of foreign fighters is exploitative: UK statement to the OSCE
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