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10 November

REWIRING THE STATE AND THE FUTURE CIVIL SERVICE
REWIRING THE STATE AND THE FUTURE CIVIL SERVICE
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UK-France Nuclear Steering Group Advances Progress Under Northwood Declaration
UK-France Nuclear Steering Group Advances Progress Under Northwood Declaration
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South Sudan's authorities must allow UNMISS to operate without obstruction: UK statement at the UN Security Council
South Sudan's authorities must allow UNMISS to operate without obstruction: UK statement at the UN Security Council
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New Royal Navy-Led Northern Navies Initiative
New Royal Navy-Led Northern Navies Initiative
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FRAME-Agriculture: framework for assessing greenhouse gases
FRAME-Agriculture: framework for assessing greenhouse gases
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Joint Statement on the Withdrawal Agreement Joint Committee, 10 November 2026
Joint Statement on the Withdrawal Agreement Joint Committee, 10 November 2026
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RAF handed keys to new facilities at RAF Leeming
RAF handed keys to new facilities at RAF Leeming
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From carbon stores to carbon opportunities: a new map for nature recovery

Author: Sonja Schmidt, PhD, Natural England Senior Specialist – Climate Change

England's habitats and soils hold vast amounts of carbon, but some places store far more than others, and some have...

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HS2 vocational qualifications report, 2024 to 2025
HS2 vocational qualifications report, 2024 to 2025
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Asset Purchase Facility (APF) ceiling, November 2026
Asset Purchase Facility (APF) ceiling, November 2026
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Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry Luke Pollard MP's speech at ISPC 2026
Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry Luke Pollard MP's speech at ISPC 2026
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MMO highlights the importance of marine mammal bycatch reporting
MMO highlights the importance of marine mammal bycatch reporting
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Strengthened guidance to take the next leap to phone-free schools
Strengthened guidance to take the next leap to phone-free schools
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Minister Alison McGovern speech at the Youth Access Conference
Minister Alison McGovern speech at the Youth Access Conference
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Compensation: Kraków terror attack, Poland
Compensation: Kraków terror attack, Poland
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UKHSA issues first cold-health alert of winter 2026/27
UKHSA issues first cold-health alert of winter 2026/27
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Inspection report published: An inspection of the UK-France Agreement on the Prevention of Dangerous Journeys (Operation Hillmore) (March – June 2026)
Inspection report published: An inspection of the UK-France Agreement on the Prevention of Dangerous Journeys (Operation Hillmore) (March – June 2026)
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Designing an AI assistant people can trust

The problem we set out to solve

When someone at Defra has an idea for how to use artificial intelligence (AI), how do they know if AI is suitable, and who can help? We built two ...

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When fire devasted our school, the RPA was there

On 1 February 2022, an arson attack destroyed the entire key stage 2 block at Ash Green Community Primary School in Calderdale.

Mungo Sheppard, headteacher at Ash Green Community Primary School...

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FOI-0027: redacted response
FOI-0027: redacted response
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Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE) annual report and accounts 2025-26
Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE) annual report and accounts 2025-26
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The Older People's Housing Taskforce Report: government response
The Older People's Housing Taskforce Report: government response
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Response to an inspection of the UK-France agreement on dangerous journeys
Response to an inspection of the UK-France agreement on dangerous journeys
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Testing secure and scalable checks against the DVS register 

We have started testing the technology that will allow organisations to check information on the digital verification services (DVS) register securely and at scale. We will test capabilities in phases, with ...

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Intertrade UK brings together business leaders to discuss Great Britain - Northern Ireland trade
Intertrade UK brings together business leaders to discuss Great Britain - Northern Ireland trade
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CMA response to consultation on equal pay and pay discrimination
CMA response to consultation on equal pay and pay discrimination
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£90 million investment for new drones and sensors to protect undersea cables and hunt Russian submarines
£90 million investment for new drones and sensors to protect undersea cables and hunt Russian submarines
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Cabinet Office Infected Blood Compensation Scheme quarterly feedback report: June-August 2026
Cabinet Office Infected Blood Compensation Scheme quarterly feedback report: June-August 2026
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UK Export Finance: spending over £500 on a GPC, September 2026
UK Export Finance: spending over £500 on a GPC, September 2026
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UK Export Finance: spending over £500 on a GPC, August 2026
UK Export Finance: spending over £500 on a GPC, August 2026
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UK Export Finance: spending over £500 on a GPC, July 2026
UK Export Finance: spending over £500 on a GPC, July 2026
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Appointment of Dean of Exeter: 10 November 2026
Appointment of Dean of Exeter: 10 November 2026
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Stay on top of your finances, start your Self Assessment today
Stay on top of your finances, start your Self Assessment today
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Safety the focus as Maritime and Coastguard Agency seeks feedback on pleasure vessel definition
Safety the focus as Maritime and Coastguard Agency seeks feedback on pleasure vessel definition
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UK Statement regarding conviction of Tanzanian Opposition Leader Tundu Lissu
UK Statement regarding conviction of Tanzanian Opposition Leader Tundu Lissu
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53rd Universal Periodic Review of human rights: UK Statement on Thailand
53rd Universal Periodic Review of human rights: UK Statement on Thailand
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Corridor care: hours of agony in A&E
Joanna faced a long and frightening wait for care.
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Council for Science and Technology: meeting minutes, September 2026
Council for Science and Technology: meeting minutes, September 2026
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Introducing an EdTech and AI product safety certification scheme
Introducing an EdTech and AI product safety certification scheme
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Fair Work Agency recovers over £100,000 in unpaid mileage
Fair Work Agency recovers over £100,000 in unpaid mileage
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Mine water heat network wins national award
Mine water heat network wins national award
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Corridor care: what people are still telling us
Patients and relatives told us that corridor care put a huge strain on them over the summer, according to our latest evidence. This testimony must shape how patients are cared for this winter and inform long-term...
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Woodland carbon and productive forestry: how the Woodland Carbon Code works in practice

Mark Broadmeadow, Head of Climate Change at the Forestry Commission, explains how the Woodland Carbon Code works, why certain safeguards exist, how productive and commercial forestry fit within the scheme and...

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Asset management funding for councils

Strengthen your council's cyber resilience with £50,000 of funding and specialist support to improve your asset management and cyber resilience.

Local Digital is launching a new asset...

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Planning Inspectorate spending over £250: October 2026
Planning Inspectorate spending over £250: October 2026
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Use and perceptions of the definition of 'pleasure vessel'
Use and perceptions of the definition of 'pleasure vessel'
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Global Clean Power Alliance: finance mission update (November 2026)
Global Clean Power Alliance: finance mission update (November 2026)
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UK-Japan offshore wind industrial compact
UK-Japan offshore wind industrial compact
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Major clean-up begins at notorious illegal waste site in Wigan
Major clean-up begins at notorious illegal waste site in Wigan
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09 November

PM call with President El-Sisi of Egypt: 9 November 2026
PM call with President El-Sisi of Egypt: 9 November 2026
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Jocelyn Ledward KC appointed to lead Treasury Counsel
Jocelyn Ledward KC appointed to lead Treasury Counsel
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PM call with President Macron of France: 9 November 2026
PM call with President Macron of France: 9 November 2026
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Combating antisemitism at home and abroad
Combating antisemitism at home and abroad
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DCMS: spending over £500, September 2026
DCMS: spending over £500, September 2026
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COP31: what it is and the UK’s priorities
COP31: what it is and the UK’s priorities
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Along with our partners we will stand with Ukraine for as long as it takes: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Along with our partners we will stand with Ukraine for as long as it takes: UK statement at the UN Security Council
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Accredited official statistics: Offender management statistics quarterly: July to September 2026
Accredited official statistics: Offender management statistics quarterly: July to September 2026
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How should schools prepare for snow, storms and flooding, and will they close?
How should schools prepare for snow, storms and flooding, and will they close?
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Privacy Notice: Test, Learn & Grow Accelerator on Family Hubs - Manchester
Privacy Notice: Test, Learn & Grow Accelerator on Family Hubs - Manchester
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APHA brings together scientists to tackle disease threats and protect Britain’s animals and plants
APHA brings together scientists to tackle disease threats and protect Britain’s animals and plants
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53rd Universal Periodic Review of human rights: UK Statement on Eswatini
53rd Universal Periodic Review of human rights: UK Statement on Eswatini
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53rd Universal Periodic Review of human rights: UK Statement on Trinidad and Tobago
53rd Universal Periodic Review of human rights: UK Statement on Trinidad and Tobago
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UK Statement at the Global International Humanitarian Law Dialogue
UK Statement at the Global International Humanitarian Law Dialogue
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Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Chad
Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Chad
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Sensor sensibility: new Themed Competition launch
Sensor sensibility: new Themed Competition launch
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Railways Bill veterans and service personnel amendment
Railways Bill veterans and service personnel amendment
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£600,000 boost for Windrush compensation support
£600,000 boost for Windrush compensation support
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Form: Martyn's Law: standard tier planning tool
Form: Martyn's Law: standard tier planning tool
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Form: Martyn's Law: enhanced tier template
Form: Martyn's Law: enhanced tier template
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New tools to support preparation for Martyn's Law
New tools to support preparation for Martyn's Law
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Martyn's Law: working together to prepare
Martyn's Law: working together to prepare
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New cameras and sensors to help protect fish stocks & marine life in English waters
New cameras and sensors to help protect fish stocks & marine life in English waters
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Report 12/2026: Collision between a passenger train and a van at Bax level crossing
Report 12/2026: Collision between a passenger train and a van at Bax level crossing
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Lt Gen Phil Prosser joins as Chief of Defence Logistics & Support
Lt Gen Phil Prosser joins as Chief of Defence Logistics & Support
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Intertrade UK correspondence
Intertrade UK correspondence
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Joint statement on the closure of Novaya Gazeta in Russia
Joint statement on the closure of Novaya Gazeta in Russia
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Legal problems are holding back small business growth, new survey finds 
Legal problems are acting as a brake on growth for thousands of small businesses across England and Wales.  That is according to new research published today by the Legal Services Board (LSB), with business groups...
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Report 12/2026: Collision between a passenger train and a van at Bax level crossing
Report 12/2026: Collision between a passenger train and a van at Bax level crossing
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Remote electronic monitoring: large pelagic trawlers
Remote electronic monitoring: large pelagic trawlers
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£40 million for GPs to keep vulnerable patients out of hospital this winter
£40 million for GPs to keep vulnerable patients out of hospital this winter
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Investigational treatments for lung cancer, Huntington’s disease and Alzheimer's gain Innovation Passports through the Innovative Licensing and Access Pathway 
Investigational treatments for lung cancer, Huntington’s disease and Alzheimer's gain Innovation Passports through the Innovative Licensing and Access Pathway 
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Applications open for bass authorisations
Applications open for bass authorisations
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NRS completes largest land remediation project at Harwell
NRS completes largest land remediation project at Harwell
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Official Statistics: Tribunals statistics quarterly: July to September 2026
Official Statistics: Tribunals statistics quarterly: July to September 2026
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Official Statistics: Tribunals statistics quarterly: October to December 2026
Official Statistics: Tribunals statistics quarterly: October to December 2026
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MCA spending over £500 on a GPC in October 2026
MCA spending over £500 on a GPC in October 2026
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Unused bass authorisations: applications open
Unused bass authorisations: applications open
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UK Government awards £1 million to Northern Ireland community group forum
UK Government awards £1 million to Northern Ireland community group forum
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08 November

PM call with President Stubb of Finland: 8 November 2026
PM call with President Stubb of Finland: 8 November 2026
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Scottish Secretary honours armed forces at Remembrance service
Scottish Secretary honours armed forces at Remembrance service
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Curriculum overhaul to re-engage pupils in vital early secondary years
Curriculum overhaul to re-engage pupils in vital early secondary years
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Great communities are built on planning - and on the people behind it 

As Chief Planning Inspector, I have the privilege of seeing the contribution people across the planning profession make to the places and communities around us.

World Town Planning Day is an opportunity...

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The King to lead nation in silence on Remembrance Sunday
The King to lead nation in silence on Remembrance Sunday
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07 November

No one who has served our country should sleep rough on our streets
No one who has served our country should sleep rough on our streets
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UK military satellite Titania launches into orbit following £3bn space investment into defence of space
UK military satellite Titania launches into orbit following £3bn space investment into defence of space
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Digital Veteran Card passes 23,000 downloads as veterans encouraged to discover its benefits
Digital Veteran Card passes 23,000 downloads as veterans encouraged to discover its benefits
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06 November

Speech by Mrs Justice Joanna Smith: Artificial Intelligence and Expert Evidence – Opportunities, Risks and Responsibilities

Good morning and thank you for inviting me to take part in the Bond Solon Expert Witness Conference. It is a real privilege to be here.

Some of you may know that the role of expert witnesses in our...

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DVSA Freedom of Information (FOI) disclosure logs, 2026
DVSA Freedom of Information (FOI) disclosure logs, 2026
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Flood risk reduced for Severn Stoke ahead of winter months
Flood risk reduced for Severn Stoke ahead of winter months
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Major boost for young people in Luton as Youth Hub opens to support them towards work
Major boost for young people in Luton as Youth Hub opens to support them towards work
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