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27 July

Supply and Appropriation (Main Estimates) Bill (Lord Livermore)

I have made a statement under Section 19(1)(a) of the Human Rights Act 1998 that, in my view, the provisions of the Supply and Appropriation (Main Estimates) Bill are compatible with the Convention rights. A ...

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AI Opportunities Action Plan (Baroness Jones of Whitchurch)

I am repeating the following Written Ministerial Statement made today in the other place by my Right Honourable Friend, the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology; Rt Hon Peter Kyle MP.

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Direction to the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority in respect of the Sizewell A Nuclear Site (Lord Hunt of Kings Heath)

The Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero (the Rt Hon Ed Miliband MP) made the following Statement today:

I am today laying a new designation direction to the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority...

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Care Quality Commission Update (Wes Streeting)

Today I wish to update the House on the publication of the interim findings of the review into the operational effectiveness of the Care Quality Commission (CQC) that is being conducted by Dr Penny Dash. I have...

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Higher Education Regulation Update (Bridget Phillipson)

The government is committed to ensuring this country develops the skills we need to deliver sustained economic growth, improved prosperity and living standards for working people. Our world leading higher education...

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Direction to the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority in respect of the Sizewell A Nuclear Site (Ed Miliband)

I am today laying a new designation direction to the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority in respect of the Sizewell A nuclear site, which amends the existing direction. The direction has been given in accordance...

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AI Opportunities Action Plan (Peter Kyle)

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has enormous potential to drive economic growth, through productivity improvements and technological innovation, and to stimulate more effective public service design and delivery...

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Digital Trade Agreement: WTO Joint Initiative on Electronic Commerce (Jonathan Reynolds)

This Government is ready to lead on the global stage and use every lever at our disposal to tear down unnecessary barriers and give British businesses the access to international markets to achieve economic growth...

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26 July

Civilians in Gaza need much more aid: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Civilians in Gaza need much more aid: UK statement at the UN Security Council
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Holme Fen National Nature Reserve peatland restoration project

By Catherine Weightman, Natural England’s Senior Project Manager for Peatland Restoration in the Fens - West Anglia Team  

Catherine Weightman at Burnham’s Mere, a rare wetland habitat within Holme Fen...

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How to apply for 15 hours free childcare for parents of 9-month- olds
How to apply for 15 hours free childcare for parents of 9-month- olds
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Update on the Government response to the Infected Blood Inquiry
Update on the Government response to the Infected Blood Inquiry
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Why the Management: Practitioner Programme worked for me
Why the Management: Practitioner Programme worked for me
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Yorkshire man sentenced for operating illegal waste site
Yorkshire man sentenced for operating illegal waste site
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SEO – Private Secretary, Government Office for Science
SEO – Private Secretary, Government Office for Science
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Free Speech Act: what you need to know
Free Speech Act: what you need to know
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How you can help us resist the tiger mosquito’s conquest of Europe

Tiger mosquito sitting on the table of an outdoor café (image generated by AI)

As our world becomes increasingly interconnected and the climate changes, the UK faces challenges that we might associate ...

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ARIA's annual report and accounts 2023 to 2024
ARIA's annual report and accounts 2023 to 2024
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Annual Statement of Compliance with the Concordat to Support Research Integrity (2023-2024)
Annual Statement of Compliance with the Concordat to Support Research Integrity (2023-2024)
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Tax treatment of the Horizon Convictions Redress Scheme and Horizon Shortfall Scheme Fixed Sum Award
Tax treatment of the Horizon Convictions Redress Scheme and Horizon Shortfall Scheme Fixed Sum Award
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ASEAN-UK joint ministerial statement: enhancing connectivity for a prosperous and sustainable future
ASEAN-UK joint ministerial statement: enhancing connectivity for a prosperous and sustainable future
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UK-ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) factsheet
UK-ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) factsheet
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Man fined for failing to clear illegal waste site
Man fined for failing to clear illegal waste site
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Scotland to have world’s first peatland UNESCO World Heritage site
Scotland to have world’s first peatland UNESCO World Heritage site
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Discovering new maerl beds on the South Coast of Cornwall
Discovering new maerl beds on the South Coast of Cornwall
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Kyrgyzstan Small Projects Programme: call for bids 2024 to 2025
Kyrgyzstan Small Projects Programme: call for bids 2024 to 2025
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Government watchdog to help stabilise university finances
Government watchdog to help stabilise university finances
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National recognition for Sellafield apprenticeship scheme
National recognition for Sellafield apprenticeship scheme
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Private: Youth Defendants in the Crown Court

The Judicial College is pleased to announce an updated version of the Youth Defendants in the Crown Court bench book.

It was first published in March 2021. Several updated versions have been published...

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Into the woods: growing up with the trees

Faye Dawson has worked with the Forestry Commission for 14 years. Here she shares the story of her family's woodland throughout the years.

Growing up I always took trees for granted. My earliest memories...

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Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew annual report and accounts 2023 to 2024
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew annual report and accounts 2023 to 2024
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The Size and Health of the UK Space Industry 2023
The Size and Health of the UK Space Industry 2023
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HM Procurator General & Treasury Solicitor Annual Report 2023–24
HM Procurator General & Treasury Solicitor Annual Report 2023–24
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UK Government Investments Annual Report and Accounts 2023-24
UK Government Investments Annual Report and Accounts 2023-24
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National Lottery Distribution Fund annual report and accounts 2023 to 2024
National Lottery Distribution Fund annual report and accounts 2023 to 2024
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Technology Transfer Block Exemption Regulation
Technology Transfer Block Exemption Regulation
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Change of British High Commissioner to Solomon Islands: Paul Turner
Change of British High Commissioner to Solomon Islands: Paul Turner
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Gracehill Moravian Church in County Antrim becomes UK’s newest UNESCO World Heritage Site
Gracehill Moravian Church in County Antrim becomes UK’s newest UNESCO World Heritage Site
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Anniversary Statement: Eurofox 912(S), G-CIEF, 26 July 2023
Anniversary Statement: Eurofox 912(S), G-CIEF, 26 July 2023
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Foreign Secretary's remarks at ASEAN Foreign Minister's Meeting in Laos
Foreign Secretary's remarks at ASEAN Foreign Minister's Meeting in Laos
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Readout of Foreign Secretary meeting with China's Director of Foreign Affairs Commission Office and Foreign Minister
Readout of Foreign Secretary meeting with China's Director of Foreign Affairs Commission Office and Foreign Minister
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Great British Energy update (Lord Hunt of Kings Heath)

The Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero (the Rt Hon Ed Miliband MP) made the following Statement today:

Our country faces huge challenges. More than two years on from Russia’s invasion...

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Technical Qualifications Reform update (Bridget Phillipson)

I am today announcing a short review of post-16 qualification reforms at level 3 and below, alongside the re-contracting of T Level qualifications to ensure these high-quality qualifications continue to be available...

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Temporary closure of HMP Dartmoor (Shabana Mahmood)

I would like to announce the decision to close HMP Dartmoor temporarily, as His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service manage the levels of radon at HMP Dartmoor to ensure the safety of staff and prisoners...

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Great British Energy update (Ed Miliband)

Our country faces huge challenges. More than two years on from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, families and businesses continue to pay the price for Britain’s energy insecurity. Bills remain hundreds...

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Drivers still paying too much for road fuel says CMA
Drivers still paying too much for road fuel says CMA
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World Day Against Trafficking in Persons 2024: Joint Statement to the OSCE
World Day Against Trafficking in Persons 2024: Joint Statement to the OSCE
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UK joins groundbreaking global digital trade agreement
UK joins groundbreaking global digital trade agreement
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The fourth European Political Community summit held at Blenheim in the United Kingdom: UK statement to the OSCE
The fourth European Political Community summit held at Blenheim in the United Kingdom: UK statement to the OSCE
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Vienna Mechanism on treatment of prisoners by Belarus: Joint Statement to the OSCE
Vienna Mechanism on treatment of prisoners by Belarus: Joint Statement to the OSCE
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DCMS Ministerial Team
DCMS Ministerial Team
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Government acts after report highlights failings at regulator
Government acts after report highlights failings at regulator
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AI expert to lead Action Plan to ensure UK reaps the benefits of Artificial Intelligence
AI expert to lead Action Plan to ensure UK reaps the benefits of Artificial Intelligence
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Cost of living update
Cost of living update
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Competition and profitability in the groceries sector
Competition and profitability in the groceries sector
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Interim road fuel monitoring update: July 2024
Interim road fuel monitoring update: July 2024
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Ofsted’s equality objectives 2023 to 2027
Ofsted’s equality objectives 2023 to 2027
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UKAEA Annual Report and Accounts, 2023/24, HC175
UKAEA Annual Report and Accounts, 2023/24, HC175
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Over £100 million boost to quantum hubs to develop life-saving blood tests and resilient security systems
Over &pound;100 million boost to quantum hubs to develop life-saving blood tests and resilient security systems
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Young aviators encouraged to Reach for the Sky in skills and outreach programme
Young aviators encouraged to Reach for the Sky in skills and outreach programme
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25 July

The Russian Federation is increasing its malign activities and interference: UK statement to the OSCE
The Russian Federation is increasing its malign activities and interference: UK statement to the OSCE
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The UK’s commitment to support Ukraine is ironclad: UK statement at the UN Security Council
The UK’s commitment to support Ukraine is ironclad: UK statement at the UN Security Council
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Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority annual report and accounts: 2023 to 2024
Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority annual report and accounts: 2023 to 2024
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Government Legal Department Annual Report and Accounts 2023–24
Government Legal Department Annual Report and Accounts 2023–24
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Criminals and immigration offenders removed on charter flight
Criminals and immigration offenders removed on charter flight
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Britain back open for business, Chancellor to tell G20
Britain back open for business, Chancellor to tell G20
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Report by the Head of the OSCE Programme Office in Astana: UK response, July 2024
Report by the Head of the OSCE Programme Office in Astana: UK response, July 2024
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Maintaining Professional Standards

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Grants Service team visit Cowsden Bank Farm to talk about FETF grants
RPA offers a wide range of grants and rural payments to farmers and businesses. In this blog, Georgina Ling from the Grants Service team writes about her visit to Cowsden Bank Farm in Worcestershire, to understand...
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Legal Aid Agency Annual Report and Accounts 2023 to 2024
Legal Aid Agency Annual Report and Accounts 2023 to 2024
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FCDO Services: workforce management information on gender 2024 to 2025 quarter 1
FCDO Services: workforce management information on gender 2024 to 2025 quarter 1
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FCDO Services: workforce management information on disability 2024 to 2025 quarter 1
FCDO Services: workforce management information on disability 2024 to 2025 quarter 1
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FCDO Services: workforce management information on ethnicity 2024 to 2025 quarter 1
FCDO Services: workforce management information on ethnicity 2024 to 2025 quarter 1
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The National Archives annual report and accounts 2023 to 2024
The National Archives annual report and accounts 2023 to 2024
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Professional Standards Authority: annual report and accounts 2023 to 2024
Professional Standards Authority: annual report and accounts 2023 to 2024
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Professional Standards Authority: business plan 2024 to 2025
Professional Standards Authority: business plan 2024 to 2025
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Rural Payments Agency annual report and accounts 2023 to 2024
Rural Payments Agency annual report and accounts 2023 to 2024
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CQC annual report and accounts 2022 to 2023
CQC annual report and accounts 2022 to 2023
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NHSBSA annual report and accounts 2023 to 2024
NHSBSA annual report and accounts 2023 to 2024
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UK-India Technology Security Initiative: factsheet
UK-India Technology Security Initiative: factsheet
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Introductory Veterinary Wholesale Qualified Person Training Course
Introductory Veterinary Wholesale Qualified Person Training Course
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Spreadex and Sporting Index merger raises provisional competition concerns
Spreadex and Sporting Index merger raises provisional competition concerns
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Time for Russia to give straight answers on its commitment to OSCE principles: UK statement to the OSCE
Time for Russia to give straight answers on its commitment to OSCE principles: UK statement to the OSCE
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KBC Bank NV, London Branch joins UKEF financing scheme
KBC Bank NV, London Branch joins UKEF financing scheme
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Improving our digital services

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We have made a number of key improvements to our digital services over the last year. HM Land Registry became ‘Digital by Default’ in November 2022 and, drawing on feedback...

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Human Tissue Authority annual report and accounts: 2023 to 2024
Human Tissue Authority annual report and accounts: 2023 to 2024
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Service Inquiry into the fatal collapse of a service person while undertaking a run in Sennelager, Germany, on 16 January 2023
Service Inquiry into the fatal collapse of a service person while undertaking a run in Sennelager, Germany, on 16 January 2023
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Defence Science and Technology Laboratory annual report and accounts 2023 to 2024
Defence Science and Technology Laboratory annual report and accounts 2023 to 2024
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Department of Health and Social Care information asset register
Department of Health and Social Care information asset register
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Nuclear Decommissioning Funding Account: statement for 2023 to 2024
Nuclear Decommissioning Funding Account: statement for 2023 to 2024
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CMA: workforce management information May 2024
CMA: workforce management information May 2024
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UK Export Finance Board Minutes 2023
UK Export Finance Board Minutes 2023
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Health Research Authority annual report and accounts 2023 to 2024
Health Research Authority annual report and accounts 2023 to 2024
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The Official Custodian for Charities annual accounts 2023 to 2024
The Official Custodian for Charities annual accounts 2023 to 2024
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Introducing Great British Energy
Introducing Great British Energy
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TCFD-aligned disclosure Exposure Draft for Phase 3
TCFD-aligned disclosure Exposure Draft for Phase 3
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Major refurb project delivers new conference centre for Aldershot Garrison
Major refurb project delivers new conference centre for Aldershot Garrison
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Hundreds of wildflowers helping to attract rare bees to Walsall
Hundreds of wildflowers helping to attract rare bees to Walsall
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Killer driver who fled scene has sentence increased
Killer driver who fled scene has sentence increased
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Maintaining Professional Standards

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