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02 September

Revenue and Customs Brief 9 (2026): VAT liability of supplies of education by alternative providers of higher and further education
Revenue and Customs Brief 9 (2026): VAT liability of supplies of education by alternative providers of higher and further education
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01 September

UK accelerates support for efforts to stop Ebola outbreak at source
UK accelerates support for efforts to stop Ebola outbreak at source
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Three Hundreds of Chiltern
Three Hundreds of Chiltern
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Russia’s actions do not change Ukraine’s sovereignty, nor rewrite her borders: UK statement at the UN General Assembly
Russia’s actions do not change Ukraine’s sovereignty, nor rewrite her borders: UK statement at the UN General Assembly
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Government, police and music industry unite to tackle VAWG
Government, police and music industry unite to tackle VAWG
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Prime Minister Andy Burnham's statement in response to the German attribution
Prime Minister Andy Burnham's statement in response to the German attribution
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PM statement to the House of Commons: 1 September 2026
PM statement to the House of Commons: 1 September 2026
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Join the DBS Annual Conference 2026
Join the DBS Annual Conference 2026
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Loved ones of asbestos and dust-disease victims to receive fairer compensation
Loved ones of asbestos and dust-disease victims to receive fairer compensation
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Capital Grants 2026 now closed

The Capital Grants 2026 offer is now closed as the budget has been allocated.

This year, £225 million was made available through Capital Grants 2026 to support practical environmental...

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Farmer Collaboration Fund: delivery partners can apply now

Delivery partners can now apply for the first round of the Farmer Collaboration Fund (FCF). 

The £30 million fund will help farmers and land managers work together on local projects...

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Coccidiostats and Antimicrobial Resistance position paper
Coccidiostats and Antimicrobial Resistance position paper
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DWP: workforce management information July 2026
DWP: workforce management information July 2026
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Northern Ireland Office FOI releases: 2020
Northern Ireland Office FOI releases: 2020
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Project Gigabit National Rolling Open Market Review September 2026
Project Gigabit National Rolling Open Market Review September 2026
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Political party spending limits: independent assessment (29 August 2026)
Political party spending limits: independent assessment (29 August 2026)
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New ‘Freelance Champions’ to put creative workers at the heart of Government’s policy-making
New ‘Freelance Champions’ to put creative workers at the heart of Government’s policy-making
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One month until Vaping Products Duty and the Vaping Duty Stamps Scheme start
One month until Vaping Products Duty and the Vaping Duty Stamps Scheme start
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12 new experts to join the CMA's inquiry panel
12 new experts to join the CMA's inquiry panel
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£13m to turn cutting-edge research into real-world, farming solutions
£13m to turn cutting-edge research into real-world, farming solutions
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Secretary of State Orders Independent Judge-led Review of Parades Commission
Secretary of State Orders Independent Judge-led Review of Parades Commission
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Supporting devolution through digital, data and AI

Across government, there is a growing focus on how powers, funding and decision-making can be exercised closer to the places they impact. As this evolves, one thing is becoming increasingly clear: digital...

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Small R&D Partnerships competition now open
Credit: Bactobio

The Small Research and Development Partnerships competition is now open, with £13 million available to support collaborative projects. 

This is round 5 of...

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FCDO workforce management information: July 2026
FCDO workforce management information: July 2026
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Updated Action Plan: Rhondda Cynon Taf
Updated Action Plan: Rhondda Cynon Taf
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Audit of allergen controls and relevant open audit actions - Rhondda Cynon Taf
Audit of allergen controls and relevant open audit actions - Rhondda Cynon Taf
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The Churches Conservation Trust annual report and accounts 2025 to 2026
The Churches Conservation Trust annual report and accounts 2025 to 2026
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HS2 Air Quality Annual Report 2025
HS2 Air Quality Annual Report 2025
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From sustainability champions to sustainability by design – Part One

One of the remanufactured laptops that have been introduced into Defra under the End User Services contract.

Sustainable ICT is becoming central to how we design, buy, run and improve digital...

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MHRA regulatory reform amendments tabled in Government’s Health Bill
MHRA regulatory reform amendments tabled in Government’s Health Bill
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Waste Metric Dashboard : August 2026
Waste Metric Dashboard : August 2026
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NATO Submarine Rescue System conducts Exercise Flying Fish
NATO Submarine Rescue System conducts Exercise Flying Fish
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Grenfell Tower: community update September 2026
Grenfell Tower: community update September 2026
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MHRA concludes review of Avacopan Vifor following reassessment of benefit-risk balance
MHRA concludes review of Avacopan Vifor following reassessment of benefit-risk balance
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Objections to company strike off to be submitted online only from 1 December 2026
Objections to company strike off to be submitted online only from 1 December 2026
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Funding accelerated to turbocharge prison building across country
Funding accelerated to turbocharge prison building across country
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Audit of sampling controls and relevant open audit actions - Caerphilly
Audit of sampling controls and relevant open audit actions - Caerphilly
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Updated Action Plan: Caerphilly County Borough Council
Updated Action Plan: Caerphilly County Borough Council
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Department for Transport's counter fraud, bribery and corruption strategy
Department for Transport's counter fraud, bribery and corruption strategy
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Breathing space for families as government eases school costs
Breathing space for families as government eases school costs
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Students urged to ‘stop and think before you click’ as student finance payments begin
Students urged to ‘stop and think before you click’ as student finance payments begin
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Back to school with IP
Back to school with IP
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Help shape the future of food safety: Join an FSA Scientific Advisory Committee 

Cymraeg

In my role as Chief Scientific Adviser at the Food Standards Agency (FSA), I would like to invite you to help shape the future of food safety by joining one of the FSA's Scientific...

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One week left to apply for roles on UK National Screening Committee

There is just one week left for people to apply for one of 4 vacancies on the UK National Screening Committee (UK NSC).

The UK NSC is looking to appoint 4 new expert members to support...

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HMRC: spending over £25,000, July 2026
HMRC: spending over £25,000, July 2026
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FSA SAC recruitment
FSA SAC recruitment
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UK secures full access to £13 trillion CPTPP trading bloc
UK secures full access to £13 trillion CPTPP trading bloc
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Upfront help cuts placement costs for healthcare students
Upfront help cuts placement costs for healthcare students
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31 August

UK leads way in disrupting shadowy Russian sanctions evasion network
UK leads way in disrupting shadowy Russian sanctions evasion network
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UK names Canadian winners of prestigious Chevening Scholarship
UK names Canadian winners of prestigious Chevening Scholarship
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Nepal-China floods: what you can do to help
Nepal-China floods: what you can do to help
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£100 million competition to back British AI companies to fix public services
£100 million competition to back British AI companies to fix public services
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30 August

Prime Minister blocks hundreds more criminals from sentencing changes  
Prime Minister blocks hundreds more criminals from sentencing changes  
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Research: Estimated progression model tranche release volumes
Research: Estimated progression model tranche release volumes
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29 August

SFI26 update: Window 1 now closed

Window 1 of the Sustainable Farming Incentive 2026 (SFI26) has now closed. Thank you to everyone who took the time to submit an application.

As planned, this application window remained open for...

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28 August

The violence directed against the commune of Kenscoff in Haiti, is horrific and unacceptable: UK statement at the UN Security Council
The violence directed against the commune of Kenscoff in Haiti, is horrific and unacceptable: UK statement at the UN Security Council
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UK deploys rapid response team to Nepal to support British nationals affected by floods
UK deploys rapid response team to Nepal to support British nationals affected by floods
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Tourism Minister visits Blackpool as millions plan staycations this bank holiday
Tourism Minister visits Blackpool as millions plan staycations this bank holiday
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Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill 2026: impact assessment
Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill 2026: impact assessment
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Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill 2026: equality impact assessment
Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill 2026: equality impact assessment
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Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill 2026: ECHR memorandum
Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill 2026: ECHR memorandum
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Secretary Of State for Northern Ireland announces reappointments to Intertrade UK
Secretary Of State for Northern Ireland announces reappointments to Intertrade UK
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UK strengthens financial ties with Guatemala and Honduras
UK strengthens financial ties with Guatemala and Honduras
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PM letter to ministers on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill
PM letter to ministers on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill
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A day in the life of a Fisheries Enforcement Officer

For most anglers, a Fisheries Enforcement Officer is the person who checks their fishing licence. But for the Environment Agency, the work of our enforcement officers helps protect fisheries, wildlife and...

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Is that really HMCTS? How to spot a scam

In this episode of Inside HMCTS, Matt from our counter fraud team explains how scammers are targeting the public by pretending to be HMCTS.

He shares the warning signs to look out for, how to spot...

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EM on fisheries TCA Specialised Committee position (COM(2026)293)
EM on fisheries TCA Specialised Committee position (COM(2026)293)
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EM on the position on total allowable catches (COM(2026)295)
EM on the position on total allowable catches (COM(2026)295)
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OTSI Blog post – Annual Review 2025-2026 

The Office of Trade Sanctions Implementation (OTSI) has published its Annual Review for 2025-26. OTSI was launched in October 2024 as part of wider efforts to enhance the effectiveness of UK sanctions...

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PM accelerates roll out of police rape and sexual offence teams
PM accelerates roll out of police rape and sexual offence teams
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British Ambassador bids farewell to 8 new Chevening Scholars
British Ambassador bids farewell to 8 new Chevening Scholars
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HMS Bulwark to transfer to Brazilian Navy as UK turns to future of amphibious ships
HMS Bulwark to transfer to Brazilian Navy as UK turns to future of amphibious ships
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A guide to keeping kids healthy this school year for parents and carers

As children head back to school and we move closer to winter, now is a good time to familiarise ourselves with some of the common illnesses that can cause disruption to children’s time in school during the...

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Privacy notice: school attendance data collection
Privacy notice: school attendance data collection
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Treasury Minutes – August 2026
Treasury Minutes – August 2026
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Jobs Guarantee turns promise into paycheques for young people in Wales
Jobs Guarantee turns promise into paycheques for young people in Wales
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Listening, learning, changing: my first update to driving instructors

This is my first direct message to you since becoming DVSA Chief Executive and I wanted to take this opportunity to focus on a few issues I know matter greatly to many of you as driving instructors. ...

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SIA consults on changes to security licence qualifications
SIA consults on changes to security licence qualifications
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CMA: senior officials' business expenses, Q4 2025 to 2026
CMA: senior officials' business expenses, Q4 2025 to 2026
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CMA: workforce management information July 2026
CMA: workforce management information July 2026
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CMA: prompt payment data, April to June 2026
CMA: prompt payment data, April to June 2026
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Proposed changes to SIA licence-linked qualifications
Proposed changes to SIA licence-linked qualifications
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Derailment of a passenger train at Wickford
Derailment of a passenger train at Wickford
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CMA secures compensation for heating oil customers
CMA secures compensation for heating oil customers
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Edition 6: Making Tax Digital for Income Tax — software developer newsletter
Edition 6: Making Tax Digital for Income Tax — software developer newsletter
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Five Country Ministerial Communiqué 2026
Five Country Ministerial Communiqué 2026
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The Future of Ilford Park Polish Home
The Future of Ilford Park Polish Home
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Government steps in to protect families from cowboy builders and aggressive bailiffs
Government steps in to protect families from cowboy builders and aggressive bailiffs
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PM meeting with First Minister Michelle O'Neill and Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly of Northern Ireland: 27 August 2026
PM meeting with First Minister Michelle O'Neill and Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly of Northern Ireland: 27 August 2026
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Supporting the community at Coalsnaughton, Clackmannanshire
Supporting the community at Coalsnaughton, Clackmannanshire
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Ketamine seizures reach 15 year high
Ketamine seizures reach 15 year high
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Ofsted increases focus on inclusion and reading in prison education inspections
Ofsted increases focus on inclusion and reading in prison education inspections
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New paraglider could give British troops an innovative way to strike from the sky
New paraglider could give British troops an innovative way to strike from the sky
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Lightweight architecture for learning at pace 
Why architecture became about people, not technology  

When we started building the technology and architecture practice for CustomerFirst, we thought we had a reasonable idea of the role architecture...

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Sign up for seminar exploring the future of cervical screening in the era of HPV vaccination

The UK National Screening Committee (UK NSC) is pleased to invite stakeholders to the latest in its series of online seminars aimed at increasing public awareness of the complexities and nuances of screening...

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DWP: prompt payment data 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027
DWP: prompt payment data 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027
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RSH Nominations and Remuneration Committee minutes 2026
RSH Nominations and Remuneration Committee minutes 2026
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Great British Summer Savings: millions of pounds saved by families
Great British Summer Savings: millions of pounds saved by families
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27 August

Notorious Kidlington dump fully cleared after major crackdown
Notorious Kidlington dump fully cleared after major crackdown
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Dragons' Den IP Blog - Series 23 Episode 9

A seedy snack range and a water-saving device – two pitches that caught my attention as guest Gary Neville took his seat beside seasoned Dragons, Touker Suleyman, Deborah Meaden, Steven Bartlett and Peter Jones...

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