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13 August

Reckless Houthi actions have triggered a serious escalation of violence in the region: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Reckless Houthi actions have triggered a serious escalation of violence in the region: UK statement at the UN Security Council
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Why water regulation is changing – and how Clear Waters is helping 

Regulating the environmental performance of the water industry is a core Environment Agency function. Since 2023 we have been transforming the way we regulate the water industry. Backed by significant investment...

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Results day 2026: What's next after picking up your A level, T Level and VTQ results?
Results day 2026: What's next after picking up your A level, T Level and VTQ results?
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Remediation nears completion in Kincardine after mine subsidence
Remediation nears completion in Kincardine after mine subsidence
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Consultation Q&A Series: Case Fees
Consultation Q&A Series: Case Fees
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Results day 2026: What's next after picking up your A level, T Level and VTQ results?
Results day 2026: What's next after picking up your A level, T Level and VTQ results?
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HMRC performance update: April to June 2026
HMRC performance update: April to June 2026
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MHRA quarterly Results and Forecast: 2026 to 2027
MHRA quarterly Results and Forecast: 2026 to 2027
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Consultation on Simplifying Treaty Relief from Withholding Tax on Interest Paid Overseas
Consultation on Simplifying Treaty Relief from Withholding Tax on Interest Paid Overseas
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Proposed legislative changes to support implementation of the British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme
Proposed legislative changes to support implementation of the British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme
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Secretary of State congratulates Northern Ireland students on A-Level and vocational results
Secretary of State congratulates Northern Ireland students on A-Level and vocational results
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Number of T Level pupils hits record high as maths A Levels rise
Number of T Level pupils hits record high as maths A Levels rise
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Over 33 tonnes of suspected illegal food seized following NFCU arrest and partner operation
Over 33 tonnes of suspected illegal food seized following NFCU arrest and partner operation
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World-renowned wildlife photography exhibition opens in Honiara
World-renowned wildlife photography exhibition opens in Honiara
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Heatwaves, temperature control and veterinary medicines: how to store medicines safely
VMD Voices: Our Experts Explain

With the UK experiencing summer heatwaves in 2026, it’s important that vet practices and retailers are checking how veterinary medicines are stored and temperatures...

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Heatwaves, temperature control and veterinary medicines: how to transport medicines safely
VMD Voices: Our Experts Explain

With UK summer heatwaves once again putting temperature control in the spotlight, this second blog from VMD inspector, Julia Pearce, follows our earlier advice on storing...

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Silver Cloud II report published
Silver Cloud II report published
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AAIB investigation to Skymagic X245, (UAS registration n/a)
AAIB investigation to Skymagic X245, (UAS registration n/a)
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AAIB investigation to Skyranger Swift 912S(1), G-MLZZ
AAIB investigation to Skyranger Swift 912S(1), G-MLZZ
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Grounding and subsequent loss of the fishing vessel Silver Cloud II (WK 80)
Grounding and subsequent loss of the fishing vessel Silver Cloud II (WK 80)
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You've got the grades, but don't pass on your health
You've got the grades, but don't pass on your health
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PM call with President Stubb of Finland: 13 August 2026
PM call with President Stubb of Finland: 13 August 2026
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33 Pakistani scholars prepare for UK study through Chevening and Commonwealth scholarships
33 Pakistani scholars prepare for UK study through Chevening and Commonwealth scholarships
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Ł3.4bn of funding set to unlock further improvements for water company customers, communities and the environment
£3.4bn of projects provisionally approved for 13 water companies to improve infrastructure, support growth and improve the environment.  Of this, £1.2bn will safeguard services and assets for...
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Accredited official statistics: Mortgage and landlord possession statistics: April to June 2026
Accredited official statistics: Mortgage and landlord possession statistics: April to June 2026
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A Level and level 3 results 2026 at a glance: key trends and context for teachers 

More than 880,000 A and AS Level results have been issued today to students in England, with another 221,000 results for vocational and technical qualifications.

These results open doors for students...

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Stockpiles of medical products held by DHSC
Stockpiles of medical products held by DHSC
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Newborn ICU admissions drop 50% in first full year of RSV maternal vaccine programme
Newborn ICU admissions drop 50% in first full year of RSV maternal vaccine programme
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12 August

Joint statement on executions in Iran
Joint statement on executions in Iran
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Managing farms and land during prolonged dry weather and drought
Credit: Elliot Balynn 

Almost three-quarters of England is now in drought after experiencing record-low rainfall and unusually high temperatures. 

So far in August, rainfall...

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How the Care Leaver Apprenticeship Bursary supported my journey, by Grace

My name is Grace, and I am currently completing a Customer Service Practitioner Level 2 apprenticeship with Ginger Nut Training after progressing from a scholarship.

Before this, I didn’t&...

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13 asylum hotels exited and returned to local communities
13 asylum hotels exited and returned to local communities
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The Tide returns after 200 years due to Ł4.5m Restoration Scheme
The Tide returns after 200 years due to £4.5m Restoration Scheme
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How does the Environment Agency manage abstraction to protect the environment?

Water is essential for drinking, farming, industry, wildlife and recreation. Managing our rivers, lakes, estuaries, wetlands and groundwater properly ensures the needs of society, the...

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Can technology improve people’s experience of organisational change?
Change is a human challenge 

In the Civil Service, organisational change is a reality. Teams evolve, priorities shift, and departments periodically go through restructures, machinery of...

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Thames Regional Flood and Coastal Committee (RFCC) strategy
Thames Regional Flood and Coastal Committee (RFCC) strategy
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Imperial War Museum Annual Report and Accounts 2025 to 2026
Imperial War Museum Annual Report and Accounts 2025 to 2026
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Maeving in the right direction: E-motorbike maker gears up exports with UKEF backing
Maeving in the right direction: E-motorbike maker gears up exports with UKEF backing
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Additional opportunity to tender for peer reviewer contracts
Additional opportunity to tender for peer reviewer contracts
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International discussion on climate change, ageing and health
International discussion on climate change, ageing and health
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MHRA reaffirms the safety of childhood vaccination
MHRA reaffirms the safety of childhood vaccination
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Hebridean Princess preliminary assessment update
Hebridean Princess preliminary assessment update
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How we’re helping people and businesses get help from APHA with sustainable design

Senior content designer Eleanor Shakeshaft and senior service designer Ibarieze Abani from the APHA improving customer experience team discuss how they’re improving the way customers...

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Coverage of the government's High Streets announcement
11/08/2026. Ilkeston, United Kingdom. Prime Minister Andy Burnham and Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government Angela Rayner visit Ilkeston High Street. Picture by Lauren Hurley / No 10 ...
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UK government response to first CMA report into the UK subsidy control regime
UK government response to first CMA report into the UK subsidy control regime
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Fusion energy expert Prof Dennis Whyte appointed next UKAEA CEO
Fusion energy expert Prof Dennis Whyte appointed next UKAEA CEO
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UK and Australia boost radar technology and industry cooperation as Defence Minister visits Indo-Pacific partners
UK and Australia boost radar technology and industry cooperation as Defence Minister visits Indo-Pacific partners
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The Timms Review: co-chair update, August 2026
The Timms Review: co-chair update, August 2026
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CMA proposes removing 27 market remedies in part or full following review
CMA proposes removing 27 market remedies in part or full following review
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Patients to benefit from faster access to medicines as UK moves away from animal testing in science
Patients to benefit from faster access to medicines as UK moves away from animal testing in science
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436,000 sole traders and landlords make their tax digital
436,000 sole traders and landlords make their tax digital
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Championing Youth Talent in the Civil Service
Championing Youth Talent in the Civil Service
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VMD FOI/EIR Requests May 2026
VMD FOI/EIR Requests May 2026
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Provisional decision: strategic review of CMA markets remedies
Provisional decision: strategic review of CMA markets remedies
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Consumer upgrade for housing association
Consumer upgrade for housing association
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Seeing through the fog of war
Seeing through the fog of war
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Conduct of door supervisors at the Acapulco nightclub, Halifax
Conduct of door supervisors at the Acapulco nightclub, Halifax
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IRP annual business review 2025 to 2026
IRP annual business review 2025 to 2026
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Households living near new pylons to save thousands on bills
Households living near new pylons to save thousands on bills
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Disabled people invited to shape recommendations of review into PIP
Disabled people invited to shape recommendations of review into PIP
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Electricity bill discount scheme for transmission network infrastructure: expected eligible projects
Electricity bill discount scheme for transmission network infrastructure: expected eligible projects
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11 August

PM vows to save “hollowed out high streets” with crackdown on vape and betting shops
PM vows to save “hollowed out high streets” with crackdown on vape and betting shops
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The UK NSC’s prostate cancer screening model will remain open and under review 

The UK National Screening Committee (UK NSC) makes recommendations to ministers in the 4 UK countries about all aspects of screening.

At its meeting in March 2026, the independent scientific committee...

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Two men arrested after illegal waste dumping in Cheshire
Two men arrested after illegal waste dumping in Cheshire
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Much more must be done to prevent and prosecute acts of violence in the West Bank: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Much more must be done to prevent and prosecute acts of violence in the West Bank: UK statement at the UN Security Council
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Enforcement case into Everflow Limited’s obligations under the Wholesale Retail Code and Market Arrangements Code
11 August 2026 Case summary We have opened an enforcement case into retailer Everflow Limited to investigate concerns that in its work with Third Party Intermediaries the company may be using the Market Dataset ...
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New screening masterclass dates announced

The UK National Screening Committee (UK NSC) is pleased to announce 2 new dates for its online, interactive screening masterclass.

The masterclass is designed for people with an interest in screening...

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Natural England Action Plan 2026 to 2027
Natural England Action Plan 2026 to 2027
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Appointment of Gautam Rangarajan as an Expert Advisor on Structure and Process
Appointment of Gautam Rangarajan as an Expert Advisor on Structure and Process
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Appointment of Alex Lloyd Hunter as the Advisor on Digital Communications Processes & Strategy
Appointment of Alex Lloyd Hunter as the Advisor on Digital Communications Processes & Strategy
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CIC Accounts User Feedback
CIC Accounts User Feedback
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Waterway vandalism puts lives at risk and worsens drought impacts
Waterway vandalism puts lives at risk and worsens drought impacts
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Suspended prison term for skip-hire boss
Suspended prison term for skip-hire boss
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David Lacey appointed UK Honorary Consul in Penang
David Lacey appointed UK Honorary Consul in Penang
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Accredited official statistics: Offender management statistics quarterly: April to June 2026
Accredited official statistics: Offender management statistics quarterly: April to June 2026
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Guidance: Authorised communications controls policy framework
Guidance: Authorised communications controls policy framework
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Privacy Notice for SEND: User Research
Privacy Notice for SEND: User Research
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Cerbydau awtomeiddiedig: datganiad o egwyddorion diogelwch
Cerbydau awtomeiddiedig: datganiad o egwyddorion diogelwch
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Charity regulator appoints Interim Managers to the London Spiritual Mission
Charity regulator appoints Interim Managers to the London Spiritual Mission
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Pat Ritchie’s tenure as Homes England Chair extended
Pat Ritchie’s tenure as Homes England Chair extended
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Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency GPC spending over Ł500: 2026-27
Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency GPC spending over £500: 2026-27
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Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency spending over Ł25,000: 2026 to 2027
Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency spending over £25,000: 2026 to 2027
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FOI responses published by the Youth Justice Board: July 2026
FOI responses published by the Youth Justice Board: July 2026
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Clearing the Way to University
Clearing the Way to University
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Guidance: Interception, monitoring and security of prisoner communications policy framework
Guidance: Interception, monitoring and security of prisoner communications policy framework
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Recruitment for an Application Manager
Recruitment for an Application Manager
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Ashfield Prison: Action plan
Ashfield Prison: Action plan
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New GOV.UK page to stay updated on the octopus bloom
New GOV.UK page to stay updated on the octopus bloom
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Ł100k awarded to empower Northern Ireland community representatives to make their voices heard
£100k awarded to empower Northern Ireland community representatives to make their voices heard
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10 August

DVLA becomes first government organisation in the world to achieve 5-star Service Desk certification
DVLA becomes first government organisation in the world to achieve 5-star Service Desk certification
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More areas in England declared in drought after record dry July
More areas in England declared in drought after record dry July
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Applications now open for UK government's 2027-28 Chevening Scholarships
Applications now open for UK government's 2027-28 Chevening Scholarships
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DSCC Online: Multi-factor Authentication
DSCC Online: Multi-factor Authentication
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The UK remains concerned by reports of systematic ill-treatment of prisoners of war and civilian detainees, by Russian authorities: UK statement at the UN Arria meeting on Ukraine
The UK remains concerned by reports of systematic ill-treatment of prisoners of war and civilian detainees, by Russian authorities: UK statement at the UN Arria meeting on Ukraine
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British Embassy Santiago presents recommendations to advance offshore wind development in Chile
British Embassy Santiago presents recommendations to advance offshore wind development in Chile
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Two Trustees reappointed to the Theatres Trust board
Two Trustees reappointed to the Theatres Trust board
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Ł130 million for cutting-edge next generation vehicles securing over 1,800 jobs
£130 million for cutting-edge next generation vehicles securing over 1,800 jobs
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UK first in Europe to authorise orforglipron for weight management and type 2 diabetes
UK first in Europe to authorise orforglipron for weight management and type 2 diabetes
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G-Cloud relaunches with biggest upgrade in its history
G-Cloud relaunches with biggest upgrade in its history
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Notice to improve: Nettleham Infant and Nursery School
Notice to improve: Nettleham Infant and Nursery School
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