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31 July

Coverage of the government's devolution announcement 

There has been widespread national, regional, trade and broadcast coverage of the government’s announcement on devolving a share of income tax revenue for mayors across England.

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Government response to the Animal Sentience Committee report on the restriction of lead in ammunition
Government response to the Animal Sentience Committee report on the restriction of lead in ammunition
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First phase of new homes delivered for military families in Cyprus
First phase of new homes delivered for military families in Cyprus
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Developing future Chief Digital and Data Leaders

Strong digital and data leadership is essential to delivering better public services.

As technology becomes more central to how organisations operate, the need for strong digital and data leadership...

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Criminal Bills Assessment Manual (CBAM) and Supervisor Guidance
Criminal Bills Assessment Manual (CBAM) and Supervisor Guidance
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PM call with Prime Minister Modi of India: 31 July 2026
PM call with Prime Minister Modi of India: 31 July 2026
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G7 Cyber Expert Group 2026 Cross Border Coordination Exercise (CBCE)
G7 Cyber Expert Group 2026 Cross Border Coordination Exercise (CBCE)
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Government takes action to crack down on rogue funeral operators
Government takes action to crack down on rogue funeral operators
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Budget to move “power and money out of Westminster, and into every postcode around Britain”.
Budget to move “power and money out of Westminster, and into every postcode around Britain”.
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Chancellor letter to the Treasury Select Committee (TSC) - Budget 2026 date
Chancellor letter to the Treasury Select Committee (TSC) - Budget 2026 date
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Recycling operator’s fleet halved after widespread tachograph and driver management failures
Recycling operator’s fleet halved after widespread tachograph and driver management failures
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Accredited official statistics: Proven reoffending statistics: October to December 2024
Accredited official statistics: Proven reoffending statistics: October to December 2024
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Accredited official statistics: Proven reoffending statistics: July to September 2025
Accredited official statistics: Proven reoffending statistics: July to September 2025
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NHSBSA Data HubAlpha Assessment

From: DHSCAssessment date: 16/07/2026Type: Alpha AssessmentResult: GreenService provider: NHSBSA

Service description 

Through the services it delivers the NHSBSA generates a wealth of valuable...

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Misleading claims on council tax

There have been misleading claims reported in The Telegraph today saying that the government is planning an ‘£18bn tax raid’ through a council tax increase in England over the next few years. &...

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Capital Grants 2026: 50% of budget allocated

Farmers, land managers and foresters across England continue to take advantage of the opportunities available through Capital Grants 2026. 

This year, £225 million is available...

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An update and reminder ofCSHTsingle-focus agreements

More than 300 expressions of interest (EOIs) have been submitted since applications opened on 21 July for the new single-focus Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier (CSHT) agreements. 

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CMA: spending over 500, May 2026
CMA: spending over &pound;500, May 2026
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CMA: spending over 25,000, May 2026
CMA: spending over &pound;25,000, May 2026
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CMA: spending over 500, June 2026
CMA: spending over &pound;500, June 2026
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CMA: spending over 25,000, June 2026
CMA: spending over &pound;25,000, June 2026
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2024 VPAG operational review: 12 August 2025
2024 VPAG operational review: 12 August 2025
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CMA: workforce management information June 2026
CMA: workforce management information June 2026
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Planning Inspectorate: ad hoc analysis and statistics
Planning Inspectorate: ad hoc analysis and statistics
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DWP spending over 25,000, April 2026
DWP spending over &pound;25,000, April 2026
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DWP spending over 25,000, June 2026
DWP spending over &pound;25,000, June 2026
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DWP spending over 25,000, May 2026
DWP spending over &pound;25,000, May 2026
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Annual report 2025/2026
Annual report 2025/2026
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Horizon Scanning 2025/2026
Horizon Scanning 2025/2026
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Rewiring the State – Cabinet Statement
Rewiring the State – Cabinet Statement
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G7 Cyber Expert Group: Reconnection Framework Technical Annex
G7 Cyber Expert Group: Reconnection Framework Technical Annex
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Circular 011/2026: Annexes F, U and DA, Police Regulations 2003
Circular 011/2026: Annexes F, U and DA, Police Regulations 2003
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UK adopts updated Khmer translation of its name
UK adopts updated Khmer translation of its name
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UK partners with Malaysia on mangrove restoration research
UK partners with Malaysia on mangrove restoration research
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Form: Criminal Appeal Office Form NG Confiscation Order
Form: Criminal Appeal Office Form NG Confiscation Order
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Official Statistics: Safety in the Children and Young People Secure Estate: Update to March 2027
Official Statistics: Safety in the Children and Young People Secure Estate: Update to March 2027
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Helping people enjoy food safely this summer

Cymraeg

The FSA's mission is "food you can trust". A key part of that mission is understanding how people think about food and food safety and using that insight to provide practical advice...

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Digital Economy Act 2017 - Consultation Regarding Proposed Changes to Research Accreditation Criteria
Digital Economy Act 2017 - Consultation Regarding Proposed Changes to Research Accreditation Criteria
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Court fines Lincolnshire cousins following waste crime probe
Court fines Lincolnshire cousins following waste crime probe
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Appointment of the Bishop ofLeeds: 31 July 2026
Appointment of the Bishop ofLeeds: 31 July 2026
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Gemma Stevenson appointed as HMTC for Middle East & Pakistan
Gemma Stevenson appointed as HMTC for Middle East & Pakistan
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Appointment of Interim Chair for Gov Facility Services Limited
Appointment of Interim Chair for Gov Facility Services Limited
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2025-26 Government Procurement Card spend over 500
2025-26 Government Procurement Card spend over &pound;500
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DHSC: spending over 500, June 2026
DHSC: spending over &pound;500, June 2026
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Millions remindedto get 150 off energy billsthis winter
Millions remindedto get &pound;150 off energy billsthis winter
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30 July

PM hands mayors share of income tax to make lives better in every postcode
PM hands mayors share of income tax to make lives better in every postcode
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Statement: situation in the West Bank
Statement: situation in the West Bank
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Capital Grants 2026: 25% of budgetallocated

Farmers, land managers and foresters across England are already making the most of the opportunities available through the 2026 Capital Grants offer. 

This year, &...

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Major 8.4bn investment advances UK nuclear deterrent and backs British industry
Major &pound;8.4bn investment advances UK nuclear deterrent and backs British industry
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Report by the Head of OSCE Mission to Serbia: UK statement, July 2026
Report by the Head of OSCE Mission to Serbia: UK statement, July 2026
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Independent HS2 Commissioner report 2
Independent HS2 Commissioner report 2
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Called-in decision: land surrounding Ebbsfleet United Football Club, Stonebridge Road, Northfleet (ref: 3360355 - 30 July 2026)
Called-in decision: land surrounding Ebbsfleet United Football Club, Stonebridge Road, Northfleet (ref: 3360355 - 30 July 2026)
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Guidance: Prison retail service policy framework
Guidance: Prison retail service policy framework
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Concrete Canvas: turning an idea into a global business
Concrete Canvas: turning an idea into a global business
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NIO: GPC Spending over 500, March 2026
NIO: GPC Spending over &pound;500, March 2026
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DWP and CMG: spending over 500, June 2026
DWP and CMG: spending over &pound;500, June 2026
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Register of Ministers’ Gifts and Hospitality: June 2026
Register of Ministers’ Gifts and Hospitality: June 2026
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NIO: GPC Spending over 500, January 2026
NIO: GPC Spending over &pound;500, January 2026
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NIO: Spending over 25,000, April 2026
NIO: Spending over &pound;25,000, April 2026
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NIO: GPC Spending over 500, November 2025
NIO: GPC Spending over &pound;500, November 2025
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NIO: Spending over 25,000, January 2026
NIO: Spending over &pound;25,000, January 2026
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FCDO workforce management information: June 2026
FCDO workforce management information: June 2026
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State and Guest of Government visits: July 2023 to December 2024
State and Guest of Government visits: July 2023 to December 2024
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NIO: Spending over 25,000, March 2026
NIO: Spending over &pound;25,000, March 2026
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DfE and executive agency spend over 25,000: 2026 to 2027
DfE and executive agency spend over &pound;25,000: 2026 to 2027
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Teachers’ pension scheme payments: 2026 to 2027
Teachers’ pension scheme payments: 2026 to 2027
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DfE payment spot checks in public sub-contracts: 2026 to 2027
DfE payment spot checks in public sub-contracts: 2026 to 2027
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Northern Ireland Office FOI releases: 2019
Northern Ireland Office FOI releases: 2019
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National partnership agreement on asylum seeker health in England
National partnership agreement on asylum seeker health in England
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Revenue and Customs Brief 7 (2026): Changes to the VAT Capital Goods Scheme
Revenue and Customs Brief 7 (2026): Changes to the VAT Capital Goods Scheme
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30 July 2026: Connect to Work - Programme Business Case 2 Summary
30 July 2026: Connect to Work - Programme Business Case 2 Summary
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Appointment made to the Marine Management Organisation Board
Appointment made to the Marine Management Organisation Board
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Invitation to an IIAC meeting on 22 October 2026
Invitation to an IIAC meeting on 22 October 2026
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PM call with the Sultan of Oman: 30 July 2026
PM call with the Sultan of Oman: 30 July 2026
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PM call with the Crown Prince of Bahrain: 30 July 2026
PM call with the Crown Prince of Bahrain: 30 July 2026
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NHS AND INDUSTRY JOIN FORCES ON NEXT GENERATION OF HOSPITALS
NHS AND INDUSTRY JOIN FORCES ON NEXT GENERATION OF HOSPITALS
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Multi-agency crackdown on waste crime across East Lancashire
Multi-agency crackdown on waste crime across East Lancashire
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Police misconduct processes to be reviewed
Police misconduct processes to be reviewed
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Student finance: how to apply for courses starting in 2027
Student finance: how to apply for courses starting in 2027
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Guidance: End-to-end review of the police accountability system
Guidance: End-to-end review of the police accountability system
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Transformation needs deliberately designed teams: here's how we're building them differently
How talent shapes transformation

Government spends a lot of time talking about digital transformation, whether that’s implementing new technology, thinking about operating models, or delivering services...

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First witness statement of Jonathan Boutcher HN773 - Undercover Policing Inquiry
Publication date: 30 Jul 2026. Category: Witness statement.
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Capital Grants 2026 now open

This is a short post to let you know that the 2026 Capital Grants offer is now open for applications. 

Before starting an application, pleaseread the applicant...

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The planning marathon - making improvements in the long run

Tom Warth (Chief Operating Officer) reflects on the Planning Inspectorate’s long-term improvements as the latest performance statistics are published. 

Secretary of State for Housing, Angela Rayner...

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DVLA spending over 500 on an ePCS from June 2026
DVLA spending over &pound;500 on an ePCS from June 2026
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Government Actuary’s Department Audit and Risk Assurance Committee terms of reference
Government Actuary’s Department Audit and Risk Assurance Committee terms of reference
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Bovine TB: summary of badger control monitoring during 2025
Bovine TB: summary of badger control monitoring during 2025
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Bovine TB: summary of supplementary badger control monitoring during 2025
Bovine TB: summary of supplementary badger control monitoring during 2025
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Thousands of patients to benefit from new daily pill for serious heart condition following co-ordinated MHRA and NICE decisions
Thousands of patients to benefit from new daily pill for serious heart condition following co-ordinated MHRA and NICE decisions
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Russia’s history of disregarding the sovereignty and territorial integrity of its neighbours: UK statement to the OSCE
Russia’s history of disregarding the sovereignty and territorial integrity of its neighbours: UK statement to the OSCE
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Sharp rise in cyclospora infections linked to Mexico travel
Sharp rise in cyclospora infections linked to Mexico travel
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Can you spot the sniper? MOD challenges public to see hidden danger in military training area
Can you spot the sniper? MOD challenges public to see hidden danger in military training area
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Apprenticeship success for Gov Facilities Services Ltd
Apprenticeship success for Gov Facilities Services Ltd
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VMD inspectors to deliver introductory veterinary Wholesale Qualified Person training course 
VMD inspectors to deliver introductory veterinary Wholesale Qualified Person training course 
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July 2026 newsletter now available
July 2026 newsletter now available
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Cyclospora: what it is, andhowcan youprotect yourself when travelling?

Every summer, a small but steady number of UK travellers return from holidays abroad with an unwelcome souvenir: a parasitic infection that can leave them dealing with unpleasant gastrointestinal...

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Using AI to support faster local plan consultation analysis

Local plan consultations can generate large volumes of feedback from residents, developers, statutory consultees and community groups. For planning teams, reviewing, grouping and summarising these responses ...

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Paying your annual fee: what you need to know

When you apply to register with Ofsted as a childcare provider, you will need to pay an application fee. You’ll then need to pay an annual registration fee once we approve your application.

In ...

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Marshall Aid Commemoration Commission: 72nd annual report, year ending September 2025
Marshall Aid Commemoration Commission: 72nd annual report, year ending September 2025
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Marshall Aid Commemoration Commission accounts 2025 to 2026
Marshall Aid Commemoration Commission accounts 2025 to 2026
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