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14 November

King's Award for Voluntary Service honour 250 volunteer groups
King's Award for Voluntary Service honour 250 volunteer groups
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13 November

The United Kingdom stands in solidarity with our Gulf partners: UK statement at the UN Security Council
The United Kingdom stands in solidarity with our Gulf partners: UK statement at the UN Security Council
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News coverage: action on service charges to help millions of leaseholders

There are wide news reports of MHCLG’s announcement that millions of leaseholders are being handed a “massive boost” to fight rip-off service charges from 1 April 2027.

The announcement ...

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The surprising ways cold weather can affect your health

Cold weather affects the body in many different ways. In addition to increasing circulation of illnesses like flu: it can also bring on or worsen heart and lung conditions. 

Some people - ...

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Highpoint Prison: Action plan
Highpoint Prison: Action plan
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Investigation into illegal waste dumping in Yorkshire town
Investigation into illegal waste dumping in Yorkshire town
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Atlantic Future Forum 2026 Co-Hosts Statement
Atlantic Future Forum 2026 Co-Hosts Statement
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Youth Justice Board welcomes proposals for child criminal record reform
Youth Justice Board welcomes proposals for child criminal record reform
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Putting pupil voice at the heart of enrichment
Photo by Caroline Hernandez on Unsplash

At Newport Primary School in rural Yorkshire, enrichment is part of how we help children develop confidence, curiosity, and a sense of belonging. It connects classroom...

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DBS board and senior staff expenses, July- September 2026
DBS board and senior staff expenses, July- September 2026
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Building careers in construction, by Phil Smith

Construction underpins many of the things the country wants to achieve, from building new homes and infrastructure to improving existing buildings and supporting the move to net zero.

But none ...

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Service update regarding Microsoft outage
Service update regarding Microsoft outage
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Recruitment of a Lead Non-Executive Director to the Northern Ireland Office
Recruitment of a Lead Non-Executive Director to the Northern Ireland Office
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New business survey finds Brexit barriers hit profits for more than half of small and medium UK food and drink manufacturers exporting to the EU
New business survey finds Brexit barriers hit profits for more than half of small and medium UK food and drink manufacturers exporting to the EU
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Joint Statement on Cooperation in Agriculture between the United Kingdom and Germany
Joint Statement on Cooperation in Agriculture between the United Kingdom and Germany
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No talent goes to waste as Biffa announces 2,000 new jobs for young people
No talent goes to waste as Biffa announces 2,000 new jobs for young people
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From intervention to improvement: how RISE is helping to transform our school culture
Jon-Anders Rowlands

Jon-Anders Rowlands, Headteacher at Long Mountain Church of England Primary School, shares how RISE has helped build stronger leadership, raise expectations and transformed school culture...

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UK-Canada climate finance: joint statement
UK-Canada climate finance: joint statement
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Microsoft outage affecting MCA email services
Microsoft outage affecting MCA email services
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MHRA: services during Microsoft outage
MHRA: services during Microsoft outage
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New 1,700-place Leicestershire prison moves a step closer
New 1,700-place Leicestershire prison moves a step closer
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Preparing for Fair Pay Agreement Negotiations: Launch of Outreach and Awareness Campaign 

The launch of the Local Government Association’s outreach and awareness campaign marks an important next step in preparing the adult social care sector for Fair Pay Agreement negotiations, helping organisations...

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SIA service update: licensing continues despite global Microsoft outage
SIA service update: licensing continues despite global Microsoft outage
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UK-Ukraine joint statement: Strategic Dialogue, November 2026
UK-Ukraine joint statement: Strategic Dialogue, November 2026
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Remembrance Sunday Service in Malaysia honours those who died in service
Remembrance Sunday Service in Malaysia honours those who died in service
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ASEAN-OECD meeting: UK supports regional regulatory reform
ASEAN-OECD meeting: UK supports regional regulatory reform
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Ofsted unable to receive emails due to Microsoft outage
Ofsted unable to receive emails due to Microsoft outage
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New online tool to help parents choose the right school
New online tool to help parents choose the right school
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Designation of Radio Selection Services under Part 3B of the Communication Act 2003 (Baroness Twycross)

I am repeating the following Written Ministerial Statement made today in the other place by my Right Honourable Friend, the Minister for Creative Industries, Media and Online Safety, Ian Murray MP.

Radio...

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Departmental Minute for the new Contingent Liability arrangements for space activities in orbit (Baroness Lloyd of Effra)

A Departmental Minute is being laid before Parliament today setting out updated contingent liability arrangements arising from new liability and insurance measures announced alongside the Space Strategy on 8 ...

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Regulation of leasehold: service charges, litigation costs and insurance costs (Matthew Pennycook, Member, Social Housing Bill [Lords] Committee)

This government made a clear and unambiguous commitment in its manifesto to act where previous governments had failed and finally bring the feudal leasehold system to an end. To prevent the renewal of that system...

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Designation of Radio Selection Services under Part 3B of the Communication Act 2003 (Ian Murray)

Radio continues to be a strong and highly valued medium in the UK, with 87% of the population tuning in every week. However, the means by which listeners tune into radio has undergone a significant shift in recent...

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Reforming childhood criminal records disclosure (Jake Richards)

Today I am launching the government’s consultation ‘Reforming childhood criminal records disclosure’. This consultation takes forward an important element of the once-in-a-generation reforms...

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Packaging Extended Producer Responsibility (pEPR) Update (Emma Hardy)

Today, I welcome the opportunity to update the House on the Government's approach to supporting business - particularly glass manufacturing and hospitality - within the Extended Producer Responsibility for packaging...

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Publication of consultation on draft Children Not in School statutory guidance (Paul Waugh)

All children deserve to receive a suitable education that enables them to thrive and achieve, and the Government is committed to ensuring that no child misses out. The Government has today launched a consultation...

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Joint Leaders Statement on Migration at the European Political Community Summit
Joint Leaders Statement on Migration at the European Political Community Summit
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Service issues due to Microsoft outage
Service issues due to Microsoft outage
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Where technology meets humanity: from Chevening to FOUND
Where technology meets humanity: from Chevening to FOUND
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Do schools close because of bad weather? What parents need to know
Do schools close because of bad weather? What parents need to know
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RSH Statutory Advisory Panel minutes 2026
RSH Statutory Advisory Panel minutes 2026
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Regulator of Social Housing - Annual Report and Accounts 2025-26
Regulator of Social Housing - Annual Report and Accounts 2025-26
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School tours, workshops and £10 tickets to open up the magic of theatre to 100,000 young people
School tours, workshops and £10 tickets to open up the magic of theatre to 100,000 young people
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More than 80,000 knives taken off the streets
More than 80,000 knives taken off the streets
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12 November

This resolution demonstrates this Council’s determination to take decisive action against reckless attacks by the Houthis in Yemen: UK Explanation of Vote at the UN Security Council
This resolution demonstrates this Council’s determination to take decisive action against reckless attacks by the Houthis in Yemen: UK Explanation of Vote at the UN Security Council
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PM meeting with Prime Minister Meloni of Italy: 12 November 2026
PM meeting with Prime Minister Meloni of Italy: 12 November 2026
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PM meeting with President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen: 12 November 2026
PM meeting with President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen: 12 November 2026
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Statement after the Leaders Meeting of the Armenia Core Group
Statement after the Leaders Meeting of the Armenia Core Group
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Leaders Statement on the European Coalition against drugs
Leaders Statement on the European Coalition against drugs
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Global clean electricity to cut bills and boost energy security
Global clean electricity to cut bills and boost energy security
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Ukraine’s drone pioneers bring battle-tested tech and high-skilled jobs to Britain
Ukraine’s drone pioneers bring battle-tested tech and high-skilled jobs to Britain
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GAD’s Annual Report and Accounts 2025 to 2026
GAD’s Annual Report and Accounts 2025 to 2026
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Joint Declaration on a Strategic Partnership between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Republic of Azerbaijan
Joint Declaration on a Strategic Partnership between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Republic of Azerbaijan
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National Loans Fund account 2025 to 2026
National Loans Fund account 2025 to 2026
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Clean Energy Jobs Fair held in Birmingham
Clean Energy Jobs Fair held in Birmingham
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Call to Action Joint Statement on health and humanitarian access into Gaza
Call to Action Joint Statement on health and humanitarian access into Gaza
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Statement after the Leaders Meeting of the Core Group of Support to Armenia
Statement after the Leaders Meeting of the Core Group of Support to Armenia
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Defence Secretary Wes Streeting speech at Atlantic Future Forum
Defence Secretary Wes Streeting speech at Atlantic Future Forum
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Minister McGovern's social care speech at the NCASC conference
Minister McGovern's social care speech at the NCASC conference
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United Kingdom-Norway Joint Statement of intent on Artificial Intelligence
United Kingdom-Norway Joint Statement of intent on Artificial Intelligence
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Sentence increases for three men who raped missing 14-year-old girl
Sentence increases for three men who raped missing 14-year-old girl
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Martyn Oliver's speech at the National Children and Adult Services conference
Martyn Oliver's speech at the National Children and Adult Services conference
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Authorisation application deadlines for Christmas period 2026
Authorisation application deadlines for Christmas period 2026
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Accredited official statistics: Mortgage and landlord possession statistics: January to March 2027
Accredited official statistics: Mortgage and landlord possession statistics: January to March 2027
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Accredited official statistics: Mortgage and landlord possession statistics: April to June 2027
Accredited official statistics: Mortgage and landlord possession statistics: April to June 2027
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Accredited official statistics: Mortgage and landlord possession statistics: July to September 2027
Accredited official statistics: Mortgage and landlord possession statistics: July to September 2027
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Reflections on the journey to a Fair Pay Agreement so far 

I am delighted to share that the Adult Social Care Negotiating Body for England Regulations 2026 were laid before Parliament on 3 November. This is a huge milestone for the adult social care sector and reflects...

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Planning obligations at appeal – a complex picture

We've updated our procedural guidance after hearing that some of our wording caused confusion. Here's what changed and what our position is.

In April 2026, MHCLG brought in a regulation ...

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HM Land Registry: equality information 2025 to 2026
HM Land Registry: equality information 2025 to 2026
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Government Actuary's Department annual report and accounts 2025 to 2026
Government Actuary's Department annual report and accounts 2025 to 2026
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Global Clean Power Alliance: supply chains mission update (November 2026)
Global Clean Power Alliance: supply chains mission update (November 2026)
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Greening Government Commitments April 2024 to March 2025 report
Greening Government Commitments April 2024 to March 2025 report
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IBCA Community Update, 12 November 2026
IBCA Community Update, 12 November 2026
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Ukraine set to be focus of EPC summit as UK sanctions Russia's top ten oil producers
Ukraine set to be focus of EPC summit as UK sanctions Russia's top ten oil producers
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UK growth and security boosted as Royal Navy agrees export deal for new mine-hunting motherships
UK growth and security boosted as Royal Navy agrees export deal for new mine-hunting motherships
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Minister Doughty Statement to the House of Commons: 12 November 2026
Minister Doughty Statement to the House of Commons: 12 November 2026
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Joint statement on civil society and democracy at the OSCE
Joint statement on civil society and democracy at the OSCE
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Foreign Secretary speech on climate security at COP31
Foreign Secretary speech on climate security at COP31
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Report by the Head of the OSCE Mission to Moldova: UK statement, November 2026
Report by the Head of the OSCE Mission to Moldova: UK statement, November 2026
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Russia’s unlawful detention of former OSCE officials: E3 statement to the OSCE
Russia’s unlawful detention of former OSCE officials: E3 statement to the OSCE
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New proposals to stop childhood crimes closing doors for life
New proposals to stop childhood crimes closing doors for life
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How your evidence can help protect our native seals and otters

English waters are home to many important and protected marine mammal species. Across our seas, inlets and coastal areas, we have two native seals species, grey seals (Halichoerus grypus) and harbour seals (...

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Building a long-term vision for tenant farming

Tenant farmers manage a third of all farmland in England. They are vital to food production, look after our land, support rural communities and underpin the £160 billion agri-food sector.

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UK Special Representative for Climate Security: terms of reference
UK Special Representative for Climate Security: terms of reference
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Children not in school statutory guidance
Children not in school statutory guidance
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Safe to Breathe: New competition for rapid toxic gas detection innovation
Safe to Breathe: New competition for rapid toxic gas detection innovation
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Written ministerial statement on laying the departmental minute for the new contingent liability arrangements for space activities in orbit
Written ministerial statement on laying the departmental minute for the new contingent liability arrangements for space activities in orbit
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Upcoming Publication: Infected Blood Memorial Committee's Report
Upcoming Publication: Infected Blood Memorial Committee's Report
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Founders Back EMI2 but Want More Support to Scale | Founders Pulse

Founders say EMI2 announced in the Autumn Budget 2026 is a clear step forward and want to see the same approach extended to capital and scale-up support, according to our latest Founders Pulse.

The...

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Imagined bogs and future forests: maps for unlocking the potential of England’s landscapes

By Elizabeth Mitchell, senior officer for engagement and impact, and Chris Burstow, geospatial principal officer, both Natural Capital and Ecosystem Assessment programme

Where in England could ...

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Women in hydrography: a Q&A on learning at sea through the IHO’s Empowering Women in Hydrography Project

In summer 2026, UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) Senior Geospatial Specialist, Lizzie Davis, joined an international survey through the International Hydrographic Organization's (IHO) Empowering Women in Hydrography...

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Victoria Barrow: developing procurement capability through a CIPS apprenticeship 

Procurement and contracts officer Victoria Barrow feels much more confident and effective in her role after undertaking a Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) apprenticeship. 

Victoria...

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Reforming childhood criminal records disclosure
Reforming childhood criminal records disclosure
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Scottish cooking-products innovator Ooni fires up global growth with government-backed finance
Scottish cooking-products innovator Ooni fires up global growth with government-backed finance
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Derailment of a freight train at Barking
Derailment of a freight train at Barking
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UK hosts global summit to combat financial crime
UK hosts global summit to combat financial crime
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FSA and FSS publish export roadmap for cell-cultivated food businesses
FSA and FSS publish export roadmap for cell-cultivated food businesses
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UK Commandos to get AI-enabled edge from British scale-up Arondite, as company expands to NATO's northern flank
UK Commandos to get AI-enabled edge from British scale-up Arondite, as company expands to NATO's northern flank
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Ukraine's armed forces are lawful combatants: UK statement to the OSCE
Ukraine's armed forces are lawful combatants: UK statement to the OSCE
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£11m pumping station upgrade boosts Somerset flood resilience
&pound;11m pumping station upgrade boosts Somerset flood resilience
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Developing AI policies that work for local government

Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to help councils improve services and work more efficiently. To realise those benefits responsibly, councils need clear governance, which is usually set by ...

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