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17 February

British Wool Marketing Board (Agricultural Marketing Schemes) annual report 2024/2025
British Wool Marketing Board (Agricultural Marketing Schemes) annual report 2024/2025
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Register of Ministers’ Gifts and Hospitality: November 2025
Register of Ministers’ Gifts and Hospitality: November 2025
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Environment Agency grants Rathlin Energy permit
Environment Agency grants Rathlin Energy permit
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Fine Cell exhibition opens at the Royal Courts of Justice
Fine Cell exhibition in the Great Hall

As part of an ongoing initiative to use the Great Hall as a law-related exhibition space, and to welcome the public to the Royal Courts of Justice...

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Launching BluePrint: Expanding citizen science across England's waterways 

We’re delighted to announce the launch of a new digital tool that lets you report on the health of your local rivers, lakes and beaches in real-time, directly...

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Help shape the Farmer Collaboration Fund

Through theFarmer Collaboration Fund, government wants to support farmersand land managersto turn best practice intocommon practice bymakingit easier forthemto share knowledge with each other...

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Driving Pro-Consumer Regulatory Reform in partnership with ASEAN
This blog post explores how recent research from OPSS is contributing to shaping inclusive economic growth in the Philippines.

The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) is the UK's national product...

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Creative businesses to benefit from government finance package
Creative businesses to benefit from government finance package
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Our position on NHS dentistry
Communities across England have made it clear that NHS dentistry needs to be fixed – so it’s affordable and accessible. Read more about our evidence and what changes we’re calling for the NHS and Government to make...
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Sri Lanka looks to join Global Charter on Children’s Care Reform to boost family-based care
Sri Lanka looks to join Global Charter on Children’s Care Reform to boost family-based care
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Driving success through digital adoption
Rhian Hopkins

Digital adoption can often seem daunting, not just because of the technology itself, but also because of the changes it brings. People naturally prefer what they are used to, and ...

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Onley prison: Action plan
Onley prison: Action plan
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Takeaway owner who bought Apple and Burberry goods instead of paying tax bill ordered to repay more than 70,000
Takeaway owner who bought Apple and Burberry goods instead of paying tax bill ordered to repay more than £70,000
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New 11M fund opens to support jobs, growth and investment in Port Talbot
New £11M fund opens to support jobs, growth and investment in Port Talbot
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Sellafield support helping change young lives in Warrington
Sellafield support helping change young lives in Warrington
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A Snapshot of Lunar New Year Celebrations in East & South East Asia
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government civil servant Aggie Michael shares the meaning of the Lunar New Year on 17 February, drawing parallels between the Chinese Zodiac and traditional Civil ...
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Ramadan and Lent: Celebrating generosity, protecting good intentions

As Ramadan begins for Muslims - and as many Christians observe Lent, another period of reflection, fasting and charitable giving - I want to start with a simple message: thank you.

The generosity...

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What to do if you think your child has measles and when to keep them off school
What to do if you think your child has measles and when to keep them off school
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Stress-testinganAItoolto explore its potential for faster local plansand greater citizen engagement

Local plan consultations can generate thousands of responses from members of the public, the development industry and statutory consultees. For local planning authority (LPA) teams, ...

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What to know before applying to register withOfsted: choosing names for your childcare setting and legal entity

Selecting a name for your childcare business is an important early decision. Getting this right from the outset helps us process your application more quickly and limits the need for follow-up ...

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UK Sustainability Disclosures Policy and Implementation Committee (PIC) meeting minutes for 2026
UK Sustainability Disclosures Policy and Implementation Committee (PIC) meeting minutes for 2026
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DWP administrative-based benefit statistics: proposed changes to scheduling and frequency of releases
DWP administrative-based benefit statistics: proposed changes to scheduling and frequency of releases
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PM meeting with King Abdullah II and the Crown Prince of Jordan: 16 February 2026
PM meeting with King Abdullah II and the Crown Prince of Jordan: 16 February 2026
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PM call with Prime Minister Carney of Canada: 16 February 2026
PM call with Prime Minister Carney of Canada: 16 February 2026
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Joint statement on the 2nd anniversary of Alexei Navalny`s death
Joint statement on the 2nd anniversary of Alexei Navalny`s death
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400 cash boost for disabled adults to tackle cost of living
£400 cash boost for disabled adults to tackle cost of living
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Mobile Jobcentres hit the road in six new areas to deliver employment support
Mobile Jobcentres hit the road in six new areas to deliver employment support
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Businesses urged to “lock the door” on cyber criminals as new government campaign launches
Businesses urged to “lock the door” on cyber criminals as new government campaign launches
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16 February

Cabinet Secretary: ministerial direction
Cabinet Secretary: ministerial direction
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DHSC/NHSBSA Request a Baby Loss CertificateBeta Reassessment

From: DHSCAssessment date: 27/09/2023 Reassessment date: 01/02/2024Stage: Beta reassessmentResult: Met at reassessment Service provider: NHSBSA

Service description ...
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Freedom of Information release: Cyber security spend
Freedom of Information release: Cyber security spend
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Non-Executive Directors Appointed to GBE-N Board
Non-Executive Directors Appointed to GBE-N Board
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Regulator completes in-depth assessment of osteoarthritis pain relief injections for dogs
Regulator completes in-depth assessment of osteoarthritis pain relief injections for dogs
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UKHSA Health Publications Alpha Assessment

From: DHSCAssessment date: 27/06/2024Stage: AlphaResult: MetService provider: UKHSA

Service description

“Find Public Health Resources” is a service designed to support...

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Update on May 2026 local authority elections

We have today issued the below statement for immediate use on the local authority elections taking place in May 2026.

An MHCLG spokesperson said:

“Following legal advice, the Government...

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Insolvency practitioner sanctions: Andrew Ryder 4 September 2025
Insolvency practitioner sanctions: Andrew Ryder 4 September 2025
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Insolvency practitioner sanctions: Ms Arvindar Jit Singh 23 October 2025
Insolvency practitioner sanctions: Ms Arvindar Jit Singh 23 October 2025
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Insolvency practitioner sanctions: Asher David Miller 20 February 2025
Insolvency practitioner sanctions: Asher David Miller 20 February 2025
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Insolvency practitioner sanctions: Catherine Varney 21 July 2025
Insolvency practitioner sanctions: Catherine Varney 21 July 2025
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Professor Dame Carol Black GBE extended as Chair of the British Library
Professor Dame Carol Black GBE extended as Chair of the British Library
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Partnering with the EPSRC funds vital defence research
Partnering with the EPSRC funds vital defence research
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UK and California deepen ties on clean energy to boost investment
UK and California deepen ties on clean energy to boost investment
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Trespassing-on-Thames
Trespassing-on-Thames
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New technology to help combat drug and alcohol addiction
New technology to help combat drug and alcohol addiction
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Local government reorganisation: update on Secretary of State's decision regarding local elections of May 2026
Local government reorganisation: update on Secretary of State's decision regarding local elections of May 2026
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Former Northeye prison site in Bexhill handed to Homes England for new homes
Former Northeye prison site in Bexhill handed to Homes England for new homes
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UK’s largest tribunals centre opens in London to speed up delays
UK’s largest tribunals centre opens in London to speed up delays
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Call for evidence on ownership and control in financial sanctions regulations

OFSI has launched a call for evidence to seek industry’s views on how UK financial sanctions regulations on ownership and control are applied in practice, including how firms implement the regulations and...

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Insolvency practitioner sanctions: Alan John Clark 22 December 2025
Insolvency practitioner sanctions: Alan John Clark 22 December 2025
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Parents urged to protect children through vaccination campaign
Parents urged to protect children through vaccination campaign
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Deputy High Commissioner hosts returning Malaysian Chevening scholars
Deputy High Commissioner hosts returning Malaysian Chevening scholars
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AU Summit: Advancing Africa's Health Security and Sovereignty
AU Summit: Advancing Africa's Health Security and Sovereignty
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MHRA launchesaconsultation on indefinite recognition of CE-marked medical devices
MHRA launchesaconsultation on indefinite recognition of CE-marked medical devices
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UK hands over modernised rehabilitation wards to Ukraine Armed Forces
UK hands over modernised rehabilitation wards to Ukraine Armed Forces
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Mike Cunningham CBE QPM, appointed as Chair of the SIA
Mike Cunningham CBE QPM, appointed as Chair of the SIA
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The SIA welcomes Mike Cunningham CBE QPM as new Chair
The SIA welcomes Mike Cunningham CBE QPM as new Chair
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UK–California climate and energy agreement
UK–California climate and energy agreement
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Ownership and Control Test in UK Financial Sanctions Regulations
Ownership and Control Test in UK Financial Sanctions Regulations
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2029 to be UK-Saudi Year of Culture
2029 to be UK-Saudi Year of Culture
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Are schools closed because of snow? Everything parents need to know
Are schools closed because of snow? Everything parents need to know
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Cross-Government Fraud Landscape Report 2022/23 and 2023/24
Cross-Government Fraud Landscape Report 2022/23 and 2023/24
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Insolvency practitioner sanctions: Ian Rose 13 November 2025
Insolvency practitioner sanctions: Ian Rose 13 November 2025
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Medical devices regulations: targeted consultation on the indefinite recognition of CE marked devices
Medical devices regulations: targeted consultation on the indefinite recognition of CE marked devices
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Investigation into an eligibility for water market dispute under section 17E of the Water Industry Act 1991 between a complainant and Castle Water

Case reference – OFW-063005 Summary of case We have opened a determination case in an eligibility for water market dispute under section 17E of the Water Industry Act 1991 between a complainant and Castle Water...

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Terms of reference published: UK aid to tackle violence against women and girls

The Independent Commission for Aid Impact (ICAI) has today published more information about our forthcoming review assessinghow UK developmentassistancetacklesviolence against women and girls. Across the...

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Unearthing the leisure and tourism potential of our woodlands

Nik Evans, Economist at the Forestry Commission, shares the significant contributions woodland leisure and tourism make to the UK economy.

Woodlands are well known for their rich and varied wildlife...

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UK to champion how AI can supercharge growth, unlock new jobs and improve public services at AI Impact Summit in India
UK to champion how AI can supercharge growth, unlock new jobs and improve public services at AI Impact Summit in India
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15 February

PM: “No platform gets a free pass”: Government takes action to keep children safe online
PM: “No platform gets a free pass”: Government takes action to keep children safe online
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Scottish Secretary Trade & Defence Mission to the Indo-Pacific
Scottish Secretary Trade & Defence Mission to the Indo-Pacific
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14 February

UK Carrier Strike Group to deploy to North Atlantic to keep UK safe
UK Carrier Strike Group to deploy to North Atlantic to keep UK safe
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PM speech during the Munich Security Conference: 14 February
PM speech during the Munich Security Conference: 14 February
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UK confirms Russia poisoned Navalny in prison with rare toxin
UK confirms Russia poisoned Navalny in prison with rare toxin
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Joint Statement by the UK, Sweden, France, Germany and The Netherlands on Alexei Navalny's death
Joint Statement by the UK, Sweden, France, Germany and The Netherlands on Alexei Navalny's death
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PM meeting with President of the European Commission: 14 February 2026
PM meeting with President of the European Commission: 14 February 2026
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Enemy weapons detector in the hands of soldiers five years early
Enemy weapons detector in the hands of soldiers five years early
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13 February

FCDO statement on parliamentary elections in Bangladesh
FCDO statement on parliamentary elections in Bangladesh
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Prime Minister to warn that Europe must move away from overdependence on the US, to interdependence - and a more European NATO
Prime Minister to warn that Europe must move away from overdependence on the US, to interdependence - and a more European NATO
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PM meeting with Chancellor Merz of Germany and President Macron of France: 13 February 2026
PM meeting with Chancellor Merz of Germany and President Macron of France: 13 February 2026
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Part 2 - Why we love the Civil Service

This Valentine’s Day, civil servants reveal what really makes their hearts beat a little faster at work: from the small everyday wins to big reasons to stay, these are the stories our staff are proud to ...

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New employer grant to boost quality in early years education
New employer grant to boost quality in early years education
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March 2026 Catch Limit Review
March 2026 Catch Limit Review
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Buckinghamshire Council: Local Plan intervention letter
Buckinghamshire Council: Local Plan intervention letter
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The UK welcomes the agreement reached between the Syrian Government and the Syrian Democratic Forces to bring an end to the fighting in North-East Syria: UK statement at the UN Security Council
The UK welcomes the agreement reached between the Syrian Government and the Syrian Democratic Forces to bring an end to the fighting in North-East Syria: UK statement at the UN Security Council
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Insolvency practitioner sanctions: Jason Callender 28 August 2025
Insolvency practitioner sanctions: Jason Callender 28 August 2025
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Insolvency practitioner sanctions: Margot McLenan 30 September 2025
Insolvency practitioner sanctions: Margot McLenan 30 September 2025
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Investigation outcome report: LionHeart in the Community Limited
Investigation outcome report: LionHeart in the Community Limited
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Insolvency practitioner sanctions: Michael Sloper 17 June 2025
Insolvency practitioner sanctions: Michael Sloper 17 June 2025
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National Crime Agency: workforce management information January 2026
National Crime Agency: workforce management information January 2026
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Government Actuary's Department: spending over 25,000 for 2026
Government Actuary's Department: spending over £25,000 for 2026
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Insolvency practitioner sanctions: Nicholas Barnett 2 September 2025
Insolvency practitioner sanctions: Nicholas Barnett 2 September 2025
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Hypersonic missiles development accelerated by new contract
Hypersonic missiles development accelerated by new contract
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New Chief Economic Advisor to the Treasury appointed
New Chief Economic Advisor to the Treasury appointed
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Seven new teams in the South East protect rivers from pollution
Seven new teams in the South East protect rivers from pollution
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UK spends over 400 million on long-range weapons as cooperation scales up with European allies
UK spends over £400 million on long-range weapons as cooperation scales up with European allies
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Five new teams in Anglia to protect waterways from pollution
Five new teams in Anglia to protect waterways from pollution
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Notice to improve: Everychild Partnership Trust
Notice to improve: Everychild Partnership Trust
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Funding boost for young people’s mental health services
Funding boost for young people’s mental health services
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Consumer protection under the DMCCA: progress and priorities
Consumer protection under the DMCCA: progress and priorities
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Enforcement appeals coming to the Appeal a planning decision service
Enforcement appeals coming to the Appeal a planning decision service
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Students in England asked to sign up to SFE's 26/27 mailing list
Students in England asked to sign up to SFE's 26/27 mailing list
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