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30 April 2024

DCMS Secretary of State addresses the Society of Editors
seen at 20:43, 30 April in News and communications (Our copy).
DCMS Secretary of State addresses the Society of Editors
Greater protections for child strip search
seen at 19:01, 30 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Greater protections for child strip search
Step closer to protecting over 500,000 heat network customers
seen at 18:58, 30 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Step closer to protecting over 500,000 heat network customers
PM call with Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel: 30 April 2024
seen at 18:56, 30 April in News and communications (Our copy).
PM call with Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel: 30 April 2024
Technology is rapidly changing how we communicate, and amplifying the spread of mis and disinformation: UK statement at the UN
seen at 18:53, 30 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Technology is rapidly changing how we communicate, and amplifying the spread of mis and disinformation: UK statement at the UN
PM call with President Christodoulides of the Republic of Cyprus: 30 April 2024
seen at 18:51, 30 April in News and communications (Our copy).
PM call with President Christodoulides of the Republic of Cyprus: 30 April 2024
How did singing and dancing pills raise awareness of antibiotic resistance? 
seen at 18:36, 30 April in UK Health Security Agency (Our copy).

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) occurs when organisms that cause infection, like bacteria, develop resistance to medicines like antibiotics. The World Health Organization estimates that there are...

Independent Review of Disclosure and Fraud Offences: meeting minutes
seen at 18:33, 30 April in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Independent Review of Disclosure and Fraud Offences: meeting minutes
UK-Moldova Strategic Dialogue: third session, 2024
seen at 18:30, 30 April in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
UK-Moldova Strategic Dialogue: third session, 2024
Innovation Zero 2024 - sustainability conference
seen at 17:00, 30 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Innovation Zero 2024 - sustainability conference
Government legal careers open for aspiring solicitors and barristers in North East
seen at 16:58, 30 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Government legal careers open for aspiring solicitors and barristers in North East
Defence sector continues contributing significantly to UK economy
seen at 16:55, 30 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Defence sector continues contributing significantly to UK economy
Homelessness data
seen at 16:40, 30 April in DLUHC in the Media (Our copy).

This morning we published the quarterly homelessness statistics. Whilst we continue to make good progress, there is more work to do to achieve our goals on eradicating homelessness.

We want everyone...

Pilot to prevent and investigate fraud for the Department for Education 2022
seen at 16:37, 30 April in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Pilot to prevent and investigate fraud for the Department for Education 2022
HMRC and Legal Aid Agency disclosure agreement to reduce debt 2023
seen at 16:35, 30 April in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
HMRC and Legal Aid Agency disclosure agreement to reduce debt 2023
Student Awards Agency Scotland fraud pilot with HMRC 2022
seen at 16:33, 30 April in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Student Awards Agency Scotland fraud pilot with HMRC 2022
Extension to Freeport and Investment Zones special tax site sunset dates
seen at 16:30, 30 April in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Extension to Freeport and Investment Zones special tax site sunset dates
Prime Minister's keynote speech at the Society of Editors 25th Anniversary Conference: 30 April 2024
seen at 15:22, 30 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Prime Minister's keynote speech at the Society of Editors 25th Anniversary Conference: 30 April 2024
Membership of the SME Digital Adoption Taskforce Announced
seen at 15:20, 30 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Membership of the SME Digital Adoption Taskforce Announced
MHRA’s AI regulatory strategy ensures patient safety and industry innovation into 2030
seen at 15:17, 30 April in News and communications (Our copy).
MHRA’s AI regulatory strategy ensures patient safety and industry innovation into 2030
UK sanctions corrupt politicians in Uganda who stole from vulnerable communities
seen at 15:15, 30 April in News and communications (Our copy).
UK sanctions corrupt politicians in Uganda who stole from vulnerable communities
Deliveroo, Just Eat and Uber Eats to enhance security checks to prevent illegal working
seen at 15:14, 30 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Deliveroo, Just Eat and Uber Eats to enhance security checks to prevent illegal working
DCMS letter to RedBird IMI on consent to derogations from 30 January Pre-emptive Action Order
seen at 15:12, 30 April in News and communications (Our copy).
DCMS letter to RedBird IMI on consent to derogations from 30 January Pre-emptive Action Order
Universal Periodic Review 46: UK Statement on Cyprus
seen at 15:09, 30 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Universal Periodic Review 46: UK Statement on Cyprus
Transparency and Open Justice Board
seen at 15:05, 30 April in Courts and Tribunals Judiciary (Our copy).

The Lady Chief Justice has created a new Transparency and Open Justice Board.

Chaired by Mr Justice Nicklin, the new board will lead and coordinate the promotion of transparency and open justice...

Keynote speech by the Lady Chief Justice at the Society of Editors 25th anniversary conference
seen at 15:03, 30 April in Courts and Tribunals Judiciary (Our copy).

Baroness Carr of Walton-On-The-Hill, Lady Chief JusticeSociety Of Editors30 April 2024

It is a pleasure to be invited to give a Keynote Address to this year’s Society of Editors Conference – and ...
Windrush Schemes Factsheet – March 2024
seen at 14:56, 30 April in Home Office in the media (Our copy).
Windrush Schemes Factsheet – March 2024
UK NSC screening seminars: let us know what you'd like us to cover
seen at 14:46, 30 April in UK National Screening Committee (Our copy).

In 2023, the UK National Screening Committee (UK NSC) set up a series of online screening seminars open to all. We’d like to continue providing these popular free to attend sessions and want to make sure...

Business Systems Transformation Programme Accounting Officer Assessment
seen at 14:39, 30 April in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Business Systems Transformation Programme Accounting Officer Assessment
Non-Domestic Rating (NDR) Reforms Programme Accounting Officer Assessment
seen at 14:37, 30 April in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Non-Domestic Rating (NDR) Reforms Programme Accounting Officer Assessment
Cessation of Defence personnel NHS commissioning statistics
seen at 14:34, 30 April in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Cessation of Defence personnel NHS commissioning statistics
Draft revised guidance on adults at risk in immigration detention, April 2024
seen at 14:30, 30 April in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Draft revised guidance on adults at risk in immigration detention, April 2024
Draft affirmative coming for Human Medicines (Amendments relating to Registered Dental Hygienists, Registered Dental Therapists and Registered Pharmacy Technicians) Regulations 2024
seen at 12:30, 30 April in Statutory Instruments (Our copy).
Draft affirmative coming for Human Medicines (Amendments relating to Registered Dental Hygienists, Registered Dental Therapists and Registered Pharmacy Technicians) Regulations 2024. See other results for details.
Draft affirmative coming for Recognition and Enforcement of Judgments (2019 Hague Convention etc.) Regulations 2024
seen at 12:30, 30 April in Statutory Instruments (Our copy).
Draft affirmative coming for Recognition and Enforcement of Judgments (2019 Hague Convention etc.) Regulations 2024. See other results for details.
Letter from the Minister for Exports to UK Export Finance on UKEF’s annual priorities, 2024
seen at 12:17, 30 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Letter from the Minister for Exports to UK Export Finance on UKEF’s annual priorities, 2024
New powers for councils to help build more affordable homes
seen at 12:15, 30 April in News and communications (Our copy).
New powers for councils to help build more affordable homes
Home Secretary action delivering major cut in migration
seen at 12:12, 30 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Home Secretary action delivering major cut in migration
Universal Periodic Review 46: UK Statement on Chile
seen at 12:10, 30 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Universal Periodic Review 46: UK Statement on Chile
Asset Purchase Facility (APF) ceiling, April 2024
seen at 12:07, 30 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Asset Purchase Facility (APF) ceiling, April 2024
Guidance: Information sharing and the effective managment of electronic monitoring: PI 01/2019
seen at 12:02, 30 April in Ministry of Justice - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Guidance: Information sharing and the effective managment of electronic monitoring: PI 01/2019
Press release: SIA grants £72,000 to 7 good causes across the UK
seen at 11:52, 30 April in Security Industry Authority - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Press release: SIA grants £72,000 to 7 good causes across the UK
How we work with partners to push the boundaries of vaccine R&D
seen at 11:47, 30 April in UK Health Security Agency (Our copy).

As we release our Commercial Strategy, I wanted to reflect on the ways in which we partner with industry to drive greater innovations and better health outcomes.

One unintended consequence...

A commercial strategy for UK Health Security Agency
seen at 11:43, 30 April in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
A commercial strategy for UK Health Security Agency
Criminal Justice Board for Wales Annual Report 2023-24
seen at 11:40, 30 April in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Criminal Justice Board for Wales Annual Report 2023-24
Cessation of UK service personnel amputation statistics
seen at 11:37, 30 April in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Cessation of UK service personnel amputation statistics
Proposed amendments to PACE Codes of Practice A and C: strip searches
seen at 11:33, 30 April in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Proposed amendments to PACE Codes of Practice A and C: strip searches
How we’re taking our circular economy message on the road
seen at 11:30, 30 April in UK Government Sustainable ICT (Our copy).

Buoyed by the positive reaction to their session and panel discussion at the recent Government Digital Sustainability Alliance (GDSA) Summit, Mimi Moll and Emily Watson-Breeze from the Circular Economy...

Update on Government Security (Baroness Neville-Rolfe)
seen at 11:14, 30 April in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Government takes the security of the UK's citizens, systems and establishments extremely seriously and we have a range of measures in place to scrutinise the integrity of our arrangements.This was demonstrated...

Health and Disability Reform: Update (Mel Stride)
seen at 11:11, 30 April in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I wish to inform the House that my department has today published a Command Paper launching the public consultation entitled Modernising Support for Independent Living: The Health and Disability Green Paper. ...

Update on Government Security (Alex Burghart, Member, Procurement Bill [HL] Committee)
seen at 11:09, 30 April in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Government takes the security of the UK's citizens, systems and establishments extremely seriously and we have a range of measures in place to scrutinise the integrity of our arrangements.This was demonstrated...

Cumbrian construction firm clinches £40m Sellafield contract
seen at 10:57, 30 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Cumbrian construction firm clinches £40m Sellafield contract
Minister for Europe to underline UK support for Moldova amid growing Russian aggression
seen at 10:54, 30 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Minister for Europe to underline UK support for Moldova amid growing Russian aggression
LSB publishes update on approach to regulating AI use
seen at 10:43, 30 April in The Legal Services Board (Our copy).

In response to a ministerial request from the Department of Science, Innovation and Technology and the Ministry of Justice, we have published a document setting out our approach to delivering a pro-innovation...

Windrush Compensation Scheme data: March 2024
seen at 10:36, 30 April in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Windrush Compensation Scheme data: March 2024
Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Guatemala and non-resident Ambassador to Honduras: Juliana Correa
seen at 10:35, 30 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Guatemala and non-resident Ambassador to Honduras: Juliana Correa
NIO Register of Interests 2024
seen at 10:33, 30 April in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
NIO Register of Interests 2024
Uniting efforts to combat antimicrobial resistance in Malaysia
seen at 10:33, 30 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Uniting efforts to combat antimicrobial resistance in Malaysia
The Government Office for Technology Transfer talks to the Geospatial Commission
seen at 10:30, 30 April in News and communications (Our copy).
The Government Office for Technology Transfer talks to the Geospatial Commission
Draft consumer protection law compliance guidance for unregulated providers of will writing and other legal services
seen at 10:30, 30 April in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Draft consumer protection law compliance guidance for unregulated providers of will writing and other legal services
UKEF unveils plans to help exporters win £12.5 billion in new business by 2029
seen at 10:28, 30 April in News and communications (Our copy).
UKEF unveils plans to help exporters win £12.5 billion in new business by 2029
Strategic Command, US Special Operations and SOFWERX host innovation event
seen at 10:25, 30 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Strategic Command, US Special Operations and SOFWERX host innovation event
Time to renew for tax credits customers
seen at 10:23, 30 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Time to renew for tax credits customers
SIA grant helps to support young black men in London
seen at 10:20, 30 April in News and communications (Our copy).
SIA grant helps to support young black men in London
What you told us about your local pharmacy services
seen at 10:19, 30 April in Healthwatch - Your spotlight on health and social care services (Our copy).
Rising costs, closures and supply shortages are among the challenges for people who rely on pharmacy services.
Guidance: Prison Employment Initiatives Policy Framework
seen at 10:16, 30 April in Ministry of Justice - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Guidance: Prison Employment Initiatives Policy Framework
News story: Member of the Tribunal Procedure Committee reappointed
seen at 10:13, 30 April in Ministry of Justice - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
News story: Member of the Tribunal Procedure Committee reappointed
Our approach to inspecting small schools
seen at 10:06, 30 April in Ofsted: schools and further education & skills (FES) (Our copy).

Small schools are a valuable part of our education system. Pupils who attend them have unique experiences. Leaders who lead them have lots of opportunities, but also face many challenges. In this blog...

Transparency data: SIA grant for good causes: funds awarded
seen at 10:01, 30 April in Security Industry Authority - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Transparency data: SIA grant for good causes: funds awarded
UK Export Finance Business Plan 2024-29
seen at 09:51, 30 April in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
UK Export Finance Business Plan 2024-29
UK Export Finance Sustainability Strategy 2024-29
seen at 09:48, 30 April in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
UK Export Finance Sustainability Strategy 2024-29
HMRC disability action plan 2024 to 2027
seen at 09:46, 30 April in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
HMRC disability action plan 2024 to 2027
HMRC officials' meetings with tobacco stakeholders, January to March 2024
seen at 09:44, 30 April in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
HMRC officials' meetings with tobacco stakeholders, January to March 2024
HMRC and VOA: workforce management information, March 2024
seen at 09:39, 30 April in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
HMRC and VOA: workforce management information, March 2024
HMRC: spending over £500, March 2024
seen at 09:35, 30 April in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
HMRC: spending over £500, March 2024
UKEF Sustainability Policy Statement
seen at 09:35, 30 April in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
UKEF Sustainability Policy Statement
NHS Constitution: 10 year review
seen at 09:32, 30 April in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
NHS Constitution: 10 year review
Impact of AI on the regulation of medical products
seen at 09:30, 30 April in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Impact of AI on the regulation of medical products
Government makes next set of crucial changes to improve biosecurity at UK's trade border
seen at 02:52, 30 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Government makes next set of crucial changes to improve biosecurity at UK's trade border
NHS Constitution plans to strengthen privacy, dignity and safety
seen at 02:49, 30 April in News and communications (Our copy).
NHS Constitution plans to strengthen privacy, dignity and safety
UK aid to Ukraine has been fast, flexible and responsive but post-war reconstruction will need careful management
seen at 02:46, 30 April in ICAI (Our copy).

ICAI finds the UK mounted an effective and flexible civilian aid response to the crisis in Ukraine, including bilateral aid of £228m and a 5-year commitment of £4 billion in loan guarantees...

29 April 2024

The Duchess of Edinburgh becomes first Royal to visit Ukraine since the start of the Russian invasion
seen at 21:43, 29 April in News and communications (Our copy).
The Duchess of Edinburgh becomes first Royal to visit Ukraine since the start of the Russian invasion
Joint Statement on the 30th Anniversary of the International Conference on Population and Development
seen at 21:43, 29 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Joint Statement on the 30th Anniversary of the International Conference on Population and Development
CMA penalty decision upheld in major drug market sharing case
seen at 18:46, 29 April in News and communications (Our copy).
CMA penalty decision upheld in major drug market sharing case
Our societies and economies cannot thrive without access to comprehensive sexual reproductive health and rights for all: Deputy Foreign Secretary at the UN General Assembly
seen at 18:44, 29 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Our societies and economies cannot thrive without access to comprehensive sexual reproductive health and rights for all: Deputy Foreign Secretary at the UN General Assembly
Modernising support for independent living: the health and disability green paper
seen at 18:30, 29 April in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Modernising support for independent living: the health and disability green paper
12 people recognised by His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Gwynedd
seen at 17:13, 29 April in News and communications (Our copy).
12 people recognised by His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Gwynedd
Civilian massacres and media suspensions in Burkina Faso: joint statement
seen at 17:13, 29 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Civilian massacres and media suspensions in Burkina Faso: joint statement
Universal Periodic Review 46: UK Statement on Afghanistan
seen at 17:11, 29 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Universal Periodic Review 46: UK Statement on Afghanistan
Men on finasteride asked to stay vigilant for possible psychiatric and sexual side effects
seen at 17:08, 29 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Men on finasteride asked to stay vigilant for possible psychiatric and sexual side effects
PM call with Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth of Mauritius: 25 April 2024
seen at 17:07, 29 April in News and communications (Our copy).
PM call with Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth of Mauritius: 25 April 2024
Outcome of MHRA review of neuropsychiatric reactions with montelukast
seen at 17:05, 29 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Outcome of MHRA review of neuropsychiatric reactions with montelukast
Net Zero Council marks year of success and calls for year of action
seen at 17:03, 29 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Net Zero Council marks year of success and calls for year of action
Cash injection for millions as National Insurance cut hits payslips
seen at 17:03, 29 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Cash injection for millions as National Insurance cut hits payslips
Celebrating 10 years of Design102: A Q&A with Managing Director, Peter Rainey
seen at 16:56, 29 April in Design102 (Our copy).

Celebrating 10 years of Design102: A Q&A with Managing Director, Peter Rainey

This month marks a decade of creativity, innovation and growth at Design102. To celebrate this landmark birthday, we sat...

Great British Nuclear Procurement Pipeline
seen at 16:42, 29 April in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Great British Nuclear Procurement Pipeline
UKEF: spend over £25,000, March 2024
seen at 16:37, 29 April in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
UKEF: spend over £25,000, March 2024
DVLA spending over £500 on an ePCS from March 2024
seen at 16:32, 29 April in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
DVLA spending over £500 on an ePCS from March 2024
Cornwall's National Nature Reserves
seen at 16:30, 29 April in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Cornwall's National Nature Reserves
Russia is destroying Ukraine's tools for sustainable development: UK statement to the OSCE
seen at 15:12, 29 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Russia is destroying Ukraine's tools for sustainable development: UK statement to the OSCE
Online voluntary National Insurance payments service launches
seen at 15:10, 29 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Online voluntary National Insurance payments service launches
Animal Sentience Committee letter assessing changes to bovine identification, registration and movement
seen at 15:09, 29 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Animal Sentience Committee letter assessing changes to bovine identification, registration and movement
BIIGC APRIL 2024 JOINT COMMUNIQUÉ
seen at 15:08, 29 April in News and communications (Our copy).
BIIGC APRIL 2024 JOINT COMMUNIQUÉ
Recovered appeal: land south of Old Mill Road, Sandbach (ref: 3313892 - 29 April 2024)
seen at 15:05, 29 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Recovered appeal: land south of Old Mill Road, Sandbach (ref: 3313892 - 29 April 2024)
Press release: Mental health funding to tackle reoffending in Wales
seen at 15:01, 29 April in Ministry of Justice - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Press release: Mental health funding to tackle reoffending in Wales
Learning at Work Week 2024: Power of lifelong learning
seen at 14:56, 29 April in Government Science and Engineering (Our copy).
Learning at Work Week 2024: Power of lifelong learning
Landscape Recovery: The Waveney and Little Ouse Recovery Project 
seen at 14:50, 29 April in Farming (Our copy).

The River Waveney Floodplain near Bressingham as of 11 December 2023. Can you spot the river? Credit: Ali Moseley and Will Everson at the Environment Agency.

Sitting on both sides of the Suffolk/Norfolk...

When is results day 2024? GCSEs, A levels, T Levels and VTQs
seen at 14:44, 29 April in The Education Hub (Our copy).
When is results day 2024? GCSEs, A levels, T Levels and VTQs
FCDO Services spending over £500, March 2024
seen at 14:35, 29 April in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
FCDO Services spending over £500, March 2024
Programme of measures for Upper Costa Beck
seen at 14:33, 29 April in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Programme of measures for Upper Costa Beck
Administrative Earnings Threshold: letter to the Minister for Communities (Northern Ireland)
seen at 14:30, 29 April in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Administrative Earnings Threshold: letter to the Minister for Communities (Northern Ireland)
Foreign Secretary attends World Economic Forum in Saudi Arabia to bolster ties with Middle East
seen at 11:43, 29 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Foreign Secretary attends World Economic Forum in Saudi Arabia to bolster ties with Middle East
APHA hosts celebration of a century’s work
seen at 11:43, 29 April in News and communications (Our copy).
APHA hosts celebration of a century’s work
Universal Periodic Review 46: UK Statement on New Zealand
seen at 10:53, 29 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Universal Periodic Review 46: UK Statement on New Zealand
Contractor signed-up to design new government hub at Darlington
seen at 10:51, 29 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Contractor signed-up to design new government hub at Darlington
Planning Inspectorate Customer Charter
seen at 10:35, 29 April in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Planning Inspectorate Customer Charter
Green Gas Support Scheme: annual tariff review 2024
seen at 10:33, 29 April in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Green Gas Support Scheme: annual tariff review 2024
ISAs and authorised open-ended property funds
seen at 10:30, 29 April in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
ISAs and authorised open-ended property funds
Call for cash and in-kind sponsorship for the King’s Birthday Party 2024 in Japan
seen at 09:46, 29 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Call for cash and in-kind sponsorship for the King’s Birthday Party 2024 in Japan
UK and partners launch a programme to improve the lives of Somalia’s most vulnerable women and young children
seen at 09:44, 29 April in News and communications (Our copy).
UK and partners launch a programme to improve the lives of Somalia’s most vulnerable women and young children
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seen at 09:43, 29 April in News and communications (Our copy).
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Appeal against Severn Trent Water Limited about a variation of a trade effluent consent
seen at 09:42, 29 April in Ofwat (Our copy).

Case summary  We are investigating an appeal we received regarding a direction given by Severn Trent Water to vary a trade effluent consent issued to a business customer. We will decide whether it is necessary...

New laws to protect consumers from cyber criminals come into force in the UK
seen at 02:45, 29 April in News and communications (Our copy).
New laws to protect consumers from cyber criminals come into force in the UK

28 April 2024

What to keep in mind this World Day for Health and Safety at Work
seen at 09:40, 28 April in Defra digital, data and technology (Our copy).

On World Day for Health and Safety at Work, which this year focuses on exploring the impacts of climate change on occupational safety and health, Laurie Doyle reflects on the growing reality that, while...

Government Work Scheme delivers almost 100,000 placements highlighting Britain's new approach to Welfare
seen at 02:44, 28 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Government Work Scheme delivers almost 100,000 placements highlighting Britain's new approach to Welfare

26 April 2024

Circular 005/2024: cryptoasset forfeiture provisions
seen at 19:08, 26 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Circular 005/2024: cryptoasset forfeiture provisions
We urge Russia to translate its apparent concern for critical infrastructure into action by ceasing attacks in Ukraine: UK statement at the UN Security Council
seen at 19:06, 26 April in News and communications (Our copy).
We urge Russia to translate its apparent concern for critical infrastructure into action by ceasing attacks in Ukraine: UK statement at the UN Security Council
UK summons Russian Ambassador following allegations of Russian orchestrated malign activity on UK soil
seen at 19:05, 26 April in News and communications (Our copy).
UK summons Russian Ambassador following allegations of Russian orchestrated malign activity on UK soil
Royal Navy ship joins international effort to build pier for aid delivery into Gaza by sea
seen at 19:05, 26 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Royal Navy ship joins international effort to build pier for aid delivery into Gaza by sea
GORS Career Stories - Jonathan
seen at 19:03, 26 April in News and communications (Our copy).
GORS Career Stories - Jonathan
Government to launch new consultation to protect UK universities from security threats
seen at 19:00, 26 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Government to launch new consultation to protect UK universities from security threats
Statement from Welsh Secretary and Chair of the Tata Steel/Port Talbot Transition Board
seen at 18:58, 26 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Statement from Welsh Secretary and Chair of the Tata Steel/Port Talbot Transition Board
Coverage about the cost of new border checks
seen at 18:52, 26 April in Defra in the media (Our copy).

There has been reporting today that new border checks for EU imports, which will begin on 30 April, could increase food prices.

These border checks are fundamental in protecting our farmers and countryside...

Latest statement in response to small boat crossings
seen at 18:48, 26 April in Home Office in the media (Our copy).
Latest statement in response to small boat crossings
Shropshire Petals on applying for grants
seen at 18:44, 26 April in Rural payments (Our copy).

RPA offers a wide range of grants rural payments to farmers and businesses. In this blog, RPA talks to farmer Jim Bubb, on how the Improving Farm Productivity grant has made his business more efficient...

UK Export Finance: Commercial Pipeline 2024
seen at 18:33, 26 April in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
UK Export Finance: Commercial Pipeline 2024
Changes to regulations relating to the Care Quality Commission
seen at 18:30, 26 April in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Changes to regulations relating to the Care Quality Commission
Minister Whately speech on social care
seen at 16:53, 26 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Minister Whately speech on social care
Modern slavery statement registry updated
seen at 16:51, 26 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Modern slavery statement registry updated
Circular 004/2024: cryptoasset confiscation order provisions
seen at 16:48, 26 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Circular 004/2024: cryptoasset confiscation order provisions
Farewell and happy retirement to GFiE Director Peter Lawrence OBE
seen at 16:40, 26 April in Life Chances – Going Forward into Employment (GFiE) (Our copy).
Farewell and happy retirement to GFiE Director Peter Lawrence OBE
World Vets Day 2024: Veterinarians are essential health workers
seen at 16:35, 26 April in Food Standards Agency (Our copy).

Cymraeg

As the global veterinary community celebrates World Veterinary Day 2024 tomorrow, Jane Clark, Director of Veterinary Services for the Food Standards Agency, shares her thoughts...

Yadvinder Malhi is reappointed to the Natural History Museum Board
seen at 15:16, 26 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Yadvinder Malhi is reappointed to the Natural History Museum Board
Innovating across the Atlantic: New agreement for UK and US innovation liaison officers
seen at 15:16, 26 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Innovating across the Atlantic: New agreement for UK and US innovation liaison officers
Foreign Secretary meeting with Foreign Minister of Mongolia, April 2024
seen at 15:14, 26 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Foreign Secretary meeting with Foreign Minister of Mongolia, April 2024
Leading the charge: Embracing low carbon construction in nuclear
seen at 15:09, 26 April in Cleaning up our nuclear past: faster, safer and sooner (Our copy).

Eirini Etoimou, our head of corporate sustainability and supply chain development and sourcing, sets out what sustainability means here at Sellafield Ltd.

At Sellafield Ltd, our purpose is to create a ...

Avian Influenza in US cattle
seen at 15:08, 26 April in Defra in the media (Our copy).

Two cows looking at the camera.

There have been media reports this week about the discovery of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) in dairy cattle in the US.

We are monitoring the situation...

DWP spending over £25,000, January 2024
seen at 14:52, 26 April in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
DWP spending over £25,000, January 2024
DWP spending over £25,000, February 2024
seen at 14:47, 26 April in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
DWP spending over £25,000, February 2024
DWP spending over £25,000, March 2024
seen at 14:41, 26 April in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
DWP spending over £25,000, March 2024
UK and Nigeria Enhanced Trade and Investment Partnership arrangement
seen at 14:39, 26 April in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
UK and Nigeria Enhanced Trade and Investment Partnership arrangement
Monitoring air quality and dust on the HS2 Phase One and 2a route (February 2024)
seen at 14:33, 26 April in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Monitoring air quality and dust on the HS2 Phase One and 2a route (February 2024)
Monitoring noise and vibration on the HS2 Phase One and 2a route (February 2024)
seen at 14:30, 26 April in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Monitoring noise and vibration on the HS2 Phase One and 2a route (February 2024)
Specialised Committee on the Implementation of the Windsor Framework: joint statement, 25 April 2024
seen at 11:50, 26 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Specialised Committee on the Implementation of the Windsor Framework: joint statement, 25 April 2024
Corporate sports and music hospitality provider shut down after last-minute booking cancellations and failure to pay refunds
seen at 11:48, 26 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Corporate sports and music hospitality provider shut down after last-minute booking cancellations and failure to pay refunds
Notice to improve: Newham Sixth Form College
seen at 11:46, 26 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Notice to improve: Newham Sixth Form College
Royal Navy warship shoots down Houthi missile
seen at 11:44, 26 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Royal Navy warship shoots down Houthi missile
Sustainable innovation that makes you go “Ooho”
seen at 11:38, 26 April in Intellectual Property Office blog (Our copy).
Sustainable innovation that makes you go “Ooho”
When are year 6 SATs 2024? Key dates for parents and pupils
seen at 11:31, 26 April in The Education Hub (Our copy).
When are year 6 SATs 2024? Key dates for parents and pupils
Terrorgram collective now proscribed as terrorist organisation
seen at 10:48, 26 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Terrorgram collective now proscribed as terrorist organisation
Cumbria property and construction businessman jailed for fraud and breaching director ban
seen at 10:46, 26 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Cumbria property and construction businessman jailed for fraud and breaching director ban
Why we might suspend a childcare provider’s registration and what happens next
seen at 10:31, 26 April in Ofsted: early years (Our copy).

Keeping children safe is paramount. That’s why we do everything we can to make sure that childcare provision is safe and secure, and that it meets the needs of children at all times.

Ofsted has...

Draft affirmative coming for Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure (Security Requirements for Relevant Connectable Products) (Amendment) Regulations 2024
seen at 10:04, 26 April in Statutory Instruments (Our copy).
Draft affirmative coming for Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure (Security Requirements for Relevant Connectable Products) (Amendment) Regulations 2024. See other results for details.
Update on the UK-Rwanda Partnership (James Cleverly)
seen at 10:01, 26 April in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Government today laid a statutory statement, in line with section 20(8) of the Constitutional Reform and Governance Act 2010, confirming its intention to ratify the UK-Rwanda Agreement on an Asylum Partnership...

Aviation Update (Mark Harper)
seen at 09:59, 26 April in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

This Government is fiercely proud of the success of Britain’s aviation industry – and is committed to ensuring it continues to grow and succeed in future. Decarbonisation is critical to that future...

Update: Deposit Return Scheme for Drinks Containers (Robbie Moore, Member, Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) Bill Committee)
seen at 09:56, 26 April in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Today, I am updating colleagues on our progress to introduce a Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) for drinks containers. The Government is committed to delivering a world-class scheme and will bring forth legislation...

Update: Deposit Return Scheme for Drinks Containers (Robbie Moore, Member, Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) Bill Committee)
seen at 09:54, 26 April in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Today, I am updating colleagues on our progress to introduce a Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) for drinks containers. The Government is committed to delivering a world-class scheme and will bring forth legislation...

Ventilation deal could increase construction prices
seen at 09:45, 26 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Ventilation deal could increase construction prices
New powers to seize cryptoassets used by criminals go live
seen at 09:45, 26 April in News and communications (Our copy).
New powers to seize cryptoassets used by criminals go live
Being assessed and assessing – a tale of two perspectives: Part two
seen at 09:40, 26 April in Defra digital, data and technology (Our copy).

 

David Thomas reflects on his recent work assessing the Defra Forms service, and offers some useful tips for teams preparing for assessment and for colleagues on the other side of the fence...

25 April 2024

Ministerial Appointments: 25 April 2024
seen at 18:54, 25 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Ministerial Appointments: 25 April 2024
GREAT FUTURES trade mission to Riyadh attracts major corporate sponsors
seen at 18:53, 25 April in News and communications (Our copy).
GREAT FUTURES trade mission to Riyadh attracts major corporate sponsors
Appointment of General Gwyn Jenkins as National Security Advisor
seen at 18:51, 25 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Appointment of General Gwyn Jenkins as National Security Advisor
UK-Rwanda Treaty completes ratification process
seen at 18:50, 25 April in News and communications (Our copy).
UK-Rwanda Treaty completes ratification process
A record 16.7 million Syrians in need of humanitarian assistance: UK statement at the UN Security Council
seen at 18:48, 25 April in News and communications (Our copy).
A record 16.7 million Syrians in need of humanitarian assistance: UK statement at the UN Security Council
DCMS: spending over £500, March 2024
seen at 18:30, 25 April in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
DCMS: spending over £500, March 2024
General Jim Hockenhull: Sharpening Defence’s Edge
seen at 17:09, 25 April in News and communications (Our copy).
General Jim Hockenhull: Sharpening Defence’s Edge
Stalking victims urged to report offences swiftly, says Attorney General
seen at 17:08, 25 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Stalking victims urged to report offences swiftly, says Attorney General
i.AI and NHS England sign Collaboration Charter to support the use of AI in the NHS
seen at 17:05, 25 April in News and communications (Our copy).
i.AI and NHS England sign Collaboration Charter to support the use of AI in the NHS
UK targets Iran’s ability to launch drones through new round of sanctions
seen at 17:04, 25 April in News and communications (Our copy).
UK targets Iran’s ability to launch drones through new round of sanctions
Leader of major drugs gang has sentence increased
seen at 17:02, 25 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Leader of major drugs gang has sentence increased
45 OSCE participating States condemn arbitrary detention of Ukrainian civilians by the Russian Federation: Joint Statement on publication of the Moscow Mechanism Report
seen at 17:00, 25 April in News and communications (Our copy).
45 OSCE participating States condemn arbitrary detention of Ukrainian civilians by the Russian Federation: Joint Statement on publication of the Moscow Mechanism Report
UK condemns widespread arbitrary detention and torture of thousands of Ukrainian civilians by Russian forces: Statement to the OSCE
seen at 16:58, 25 April in News and communications (Our copy).
UK condemns widespread arbitrary detention and torture of thousands of Ukrainian civilians by Russian forces: Statement to the OSCE
Law Officers committed to prosecutorial excellence
seen at 16:56, 25 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Law Officers committed to prosecutorial excellence
UK condemns environmental damage caused by Russia's war: UK statement to the OSCE
seen at 16:54, 25 April in News and communications (Our copy).
UK condemns environmental damage caused by Russia's war: UK statement to the OSCE
What help can you get to pay for your prescriptions?
seen at 16:53, 25 April in Healthwatch - Your spotlight on health and social care services (Our copy).
The cost of living crisis has put many people under financial strain, and prescription costs are more than some can afford. Find out what help is out there to help you cover the cost of your medication.
Corporate report: Chief Coroner’s annual report 2023
seen at 16:48, 25 April in Ministry of Justice - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Corporate report: Chief Coroner’s annual report 2023
April MedTech regulatory reform update: international recognition, IVDs and AI
seen at 16:42, 25 April in MedRegs (Our copy).

Last time I wrote was just before we headed to Washington DC for the 25th Session of the International Medical Device Regulators Forum (IMDRF), hosted by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The...

What risks does government face? How generative AI can help us think more broadly.
seen at 16:34, 25 April in Government Internal Audit Agency (Our copy).

Over a year on from the release of ChatGPT, there are now lots of artificial intelligence (AI) tools in various stages of testing and development across government. I’m genuinely excited by the enthusiasm and...

DfE counter-fraud policy
seen at 16:30, 25 April in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
DfE counter-fraud policy
Aviation fuel plan
seen at 15:18, 25 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Aviation fuel plan
PM call with Prime Minister Meloni of Italy: 25 April 2024
seen at 15:17, 25 April in News and communications (Our copy).
PM call with Prime Minister Meloni of Italy: 25 April 2024
Planning Inspectorate Performance update – April 2024
seen at 15:15, 25 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Planning Inspectorate Performance update – April 2024
New powers to strengthen council planning
seen at 15:14, 25 April in News and communications (Our copy).
New powers to strengthen council planning
Report by the Head of OSCE Mission to Moldova, April 2024: UK response
seen at 15:12, 25 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Report by the Head of OSCE Mission to Moldova, April 2024: UK response
UK Armed Forces join London ANZAC Day commemorations
seen at 15:10, 25 April in News and communications (Our copy).
UK Armed Forces join London ANZAC Day commemorations
UK and Italy to build on cooperation to stop migrant crossings
seen at 15:08, 25 April in News and communications (Our copy).
UK and Italy to build on cooperation to stop migrant crossings
Investigatory powers enhanced to keep people safer
seen at 15:06, 25 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Investigatory powers enhanced to keep people safer
Liz Oakes appointed and Carolyn Wilkins reappointed to the Financial Policy Committee
seen at 15:05, 25 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Liz Oakes appointed and Carolyn Wilkins reappointed to the Financial Policy Committee
Minister for Defence Procurement speech at Strategic Command Conference
seen at 15:02, 25 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Minister for Defence Procurement speech at Strategic Command Conference
Treasury Minutes – April 2024
seen at 14:43, 25 April in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Treasury Minutes – April 2024