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31 December 2025

The Prime Minister's New Year’s Message: 31 December 2025
seen at 22:44, 31 December in News and communications (Our copy).
The Prime Minister's New Year’s Message: 31 December 2025
DfE: non-consolidated performance related pay 2023 to 2024
seen at 14:37, 31 December in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
DfE: non-consolidated performance related pay 2023 to 2024
DfE: non-consolidated performance related pay 2024 to 2025
seen at 14:36, 31 December in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
DfE: non-consolidated performance related pay 2024 to 2025
DCMS non consolidated performance related payments for 2024/25
seen at 14:34, 31 December in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
DCMS non consolidated performance related payments for 2024/25
DCMS non consolidated performance related payments for 2023/24
seen at 14:32, 31 December in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
DCMS non consolidated performance related payments for 2023/24
ACMD annual report 2023 to 2025
seen at 11:34, 31 December in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
ACMD annual report 2023 to 2025
GLO compensation scheme: progress reports for 2024
seen at 11:32, 31 December in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
GLO compensation scheme: progress reports for 2024
Horizon redress schemes: progress reports for 2025
seen at 11:30, 31 December in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Horizon redress schemes: progress reports for 2025
Reflecting on Progress and Advancing Prosperity in Northern Ireland
seen at 10:04, 31 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Reflecting on Progress and Advancing Prosperity in Northern Ireland
HMRC: spending over £500, November 2025
seen at 09:39, 31 December in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
HMRC: spending over £500, November 2025
MHCLG: spending over £25,000, November 2025
seen at 09:37, 31 December in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
MHCLG: spending over £25,000, November 2025
MHCLG: spending over £500, November 2025
seen at 09:35, 31 December in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
MHCLG: spending over £500, November 2025
HMRC: spending over £25,000, November 2025
seen at 09:32, 31 December in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
HMRC: spending over £25,000, November 2025
500 new ambulances deployed to boost NHS winter response
seen at 03:04, 31 December in News and communications (Our copy).
500 new ambulances deployed to boost NHS winter response
All aboard for savings: the Great British Rail Sale returns!
seen at 03:02, 31 December in News and communications (Our copy).
All aboard for savings: the Great British Rail Sale returns!
New ambulances deployed to boost NHS winter response
seen at 02:59, 31 December in News and communications (Our copy).
New ambulances deployed to boost NHS winter response

30 December 2025

Statement on China's military drills: December 2025
seen at 20:42, 30 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Statement on China's military drills: December 2025
Joint  Statement on the Gaza Humanitarian Response
seen at 16:42, 30 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Joint  Statement on the Gaza Humanitarian Response
Government pledges to reverse decline in foster carer numbers
seen at 14:54, 30 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Government pledges to reverse decline in foster carer numbers
Changes to the childhood vaccination schedule from January 2026
seen at 14:36, 30 December in UK Health Security Agency (Our copy).

Routine childhood vaccinations provide children with protection against a range of diseases that can be very serious.

Why is this change happening?

The NHS childhood vaccination schedule has...

Knife robberies fall and County Lines gangs dismantled
seen at 11:54, 30 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Knife robberies fall and County Lines gangs dismantled
Fourth edition of the annual dialogue between the Department for Business and Trade and the Direction générale des Entreprises
seen at 11:52, 30 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Fourth edition of the annual dialogue between the Department for Business and Trade and the Direction générale des Entreprises
DHSC: spending over £25,000, August 2025
seen at 11:33, 30 December in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
DHSC: spending over £25,000, August 2025
DHSC: spending over £25,000, September 2025
seen at 11:31, 30 December in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
DHSC: spending over £25,000, September 2025
DHSC: spending over £25,000, October 2025
seen at 11:30, 30 December in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
DHSC: spending over £25,000, October 2025
Festive booze ban for record number of offenders on tags
seen at 10:41, 30 December in Ministry of Justice - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Festive booze ban for record number of offenders on tags
More than 600 government files released under 20-year rule
seen at 10:01, 30 December in News Archives - The National Archives (Our copy).

More than 600 documents are released by the Cabinet Office today under the 20-year rule. Most are correspondence and work on government policies during Sir Tony Blair’s Labour administration 2004-2005.

UK celebrates recipents from NI in New Year Honours list
seen at 09:57, 30 December in News and communications (Our copy).
UK celebrates recipents from NI in New Year Honours list
CSOC personnel recognised in New Year’s Honours List 2026
seen at 09:56, 30 December in News and communications (Our copy).
CSOC personnel recognised in New Year’s Honours List 2026
Exporter's contributions celebrated in King’s New Year’s Honours List 2026
seen at 09:54, 30 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Exporter's contributions celebrated in King’s New Year’s Honours List 2026
Professor Piers Forster awarded CBE in New Year Honours
seen at 09:51, 30 December in Climate Change Committee (Our copy).

The Committee and secretariat congratulate Professor Piers Forster on being awarded a CBE in the New Year Honours list.

Professor Piers Forster

Piers has been on the Committee...

Dr Fiona Rayment honoured with DBE by His Majesty the King
seen at 09:51, 30 December in Nuclear Decommissioning Authority - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Dr Fiona Rayment honoured with DBE by His Majesty the King
Official Statistics: Ad-Hoc Alcohol Monitoring Statistics Publication, Dec 2025
seen at 09:48, 30 December in Ministry of Justice - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Official Statistics: Ad-Hoc Alcohol Monitoring Statistics Publication, Dec 2025
UK celebrates Scots in HM The King's New Year Honours List
seen at 02:53, 30 December in News and communications (Our copy).
UK celebrates Scots in HM The King's New Year Honours List
Police recorded knife-enabled robbery offences, to October 2025
seen at 02:32, 30 December in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Police recorded knife-enabled robbery offences, to October 2025

29 December 2025

The King’s New Year Honours list 2026: honours for contributions to education, skills and children’s social care
seen at 23:33, 29 December in The Education Hub (Our copy).
The King’s New Year Honours list 2026: honours for contributions to education, skills and children’s social care
New Year Honours 2026: Ambulance Service list
seen at 23:32, 29 December in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
New Year Honours 2026: Ambulance Service list
New Year Honours 2026: Fire and Rescue Service list
seen at 23:31, 29 December in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
New Year Honours 2026: Fire and Rescue Service list
New Year Honours 2026: Department for Business and Trade
seen at 23:31, 29 December in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
New Year Honours 2026: Department for Business and Trade
New Year Honours List 2026
seen at 23:31, 29 December in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
New Year Honours List 2026
New Year Honours list 2026: Home Office
seen at 23:31, 29 December in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
New Year Honours list 2026: Home Office
New Year Honours List 2026: High Awards
seen at 23:31, 29 December in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
New Year Honours List 2026: High Awards
New Year Honours 2026: Overseas and International List
seen at 23:30, 29 December in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
New Year Honours 2026: Overseas and International List
Outstanding contributions to the UK recognised in His Majesty The King’s New Year 2026 Overseas and International Honours list
seen at 22:42, 29 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Outstanding contributions to the UK recognised in His Majesty The King’s New Year 2026 Overseas and International Honours list
UK celebrates community champions in HM The King's New years Honours list
seen at 22:42, 29 December in News and communications (Our copy).
UK celebrates community champions in HM The King's New years Honours list
UK celebrates recipients from Wales in HM The King's New Year Honours List
seen at 22:42, 29 December in News and communications (Our copy).
UK celebrates recipients from Wales in HM The King's New Year Honours List
Honours for Dstl staff making a big impact on UK defence and security
seen at 22:42, 29 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Honours for Dstl staff making a big impact on UK defence and security
Exceptional military personnel recognised in the New Years Honours List
seen at 22:42, 29 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Exceptional military personnel recognised in the New Years Honours List
The Military & Civilian Divisions of the New Year Honours 2026
seen at 22:42, 29 December in News and communications (Our copy).
The Military & Civilian Divisions of the New Year Honours 2026
SFO Security Head Awarded OBE in New Year Honours
seen at 22:42, 29 December in News and communications (Our copy).
SFO Security Head Awarded OBE in New Year Honours
The United Kingdom reaffirms its support for the sovereignty, territorial integrity, political independence, and unity of Somalia: UK statement at the UN Security Council
seen at 21:42, 29 December in News and communications (Our copy).
The United Kingdom reaffirms its support for the sovereignty, territorial integrity, political independence, and unity of Somalia: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Students urged to stay alert for scams as January student finance payments approaches
seen at 14:54, 29 December in Student Loans Company - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Students urged to stay alert for scams as January student finance payments approaches
Pre-application seminar: Circuit Judge (Crime)
seen at 14:52, 29 December in Courts and Tribunals Judiciary (Our copy).

The Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC) will be launching a selection exercise in January 2026 to identify 64 candidates for the post of Circuit Judge. There are 45 vacancies in the Crime...

Pre-application seminar: Circuit Judge (Civil and Family)
seen at 14:50, 29 December in Courts and Tribunals Judiciary (Our copy).

The Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC) will be launching a selection exercise in January to identify 64 candidates for the post of Circuit Judge. There are 45 vacancies in the Crime Jurisdiction...

Welsh Secretary looks ahead to bright 2026 for Wales
seen at 11:44, 29 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Welsh Secretary looks ahead to bright 2026 for Wales
Enforcement Policy Statement – Employment Agency Standards (EAS) Inspectorate
seen at 11:30, 29 December in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Enforcement Policy Statement – Employment Agency Standards (EAS) Inspectorate
Festive filers sleigh their Self Assessment returns
seen at 10:48, 29 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Festive filers sleigh their Self Assessment returns
MHRA urges public to avoid illegal online weight-loss medicines this New Year
seen at 10:47, 29 December in News and communications (Our copy).
MHRA urges public to avoid illegal online weight-loss medicines this New Year
Walking the Mersey Valley Way: the first step towards nine new National River Walks 
seen at 10:30, 29 December in Environment (Our copy).
Mersey footpath in Stockport. Credit: Mersey Rivers Trust.

It’s not often, as a policy advisor in Defra, that I get to see the tangible results of the work that I do. It’s less often that I get to do so on...

PM call with President Trump of the United States, President Zelenskyy of Ukraine and European leaders: 28 December 2025
seen at 09:57, 29 December in News and communications (Our copy).
PM call with President Trump of the United States, President Zelenskyy of Ukraine and European leaders: 28 December 2025
New analysis shows Britain’s innovators are boosted by Horizon
seen at 09:56, 29 December in News and communications (Our copy).
New analysis shows Britain’s innovators are boosted by Horizon
Inside APHA: The science blogs that shaped 2025
seen at 09:47, 29 December in APHA Science Blog (Our copy).

As 2025 draws to a close, we reflect on a year of ground-breaking research, inspiring stories, and global impact from the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA). Our mission to protect animal and plant health...

Expanding access to naloxone: supply and emergency use
seen at 09:31, 29 December in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Expanding access to naloxone: supply and emergency use
Drive to tackle workplace sickness with small business occupational health training
seen at 02:51, 29 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Drive to tackle workplace sickness with small business occupational health training
Lives to be saved by boosting access to drug overdose medication
seen at 02:50, 29 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Lives to be saved by boosting access to drug overdose medication

28 December 2025

Faster treatments and support for health workers as AI tackles A&E bottlenecks
seen at 22:43, 28 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Faster treatments and support for health workers as AI tackles A&E bottlenecks
PM call with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine: 28 December 2025
seen at 18:44, 28 December in News and communications (Our copy).
PM call with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine: 28 December 2025
UK and Germany sign £52m contract for cutting-edge artillery
seen at 09:59, 28 December in News and communications (Our copy).
UK and Germany sign £52m contract for cutting-edge artillery

27 December 2025

Armed forces to launch ‘Gap Year’ scheme for young people to bolster skills and leadership
seen at 14:49, 27 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Armed forces to launch ‘Gap Year’ scheme for young people to bolster skills and leadership
Top tips to protect your Christmas gifts from cyber-scrooges
seen at 09:52, 27 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Top tips to protect your Christmas gifts from cyber-scrooges
First new National River Walk announced
seen at 09:50, 27 December in News and communications (Our copy).
First new National River Walk announced

26 December 2025

PM call with President Macron of France and Chancellor Merz of Germany: 26 December 2025
seen at 20:42, 26 December in News and communications (Our copy).
PM call with President Macron of France and Chancellor Merz of Germany: 26 December 2025
Boxing Day swimmers buoyed by year of action to clean up waters
seen at 02:46, 26 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Boxing Day swimmers buoyed by year of action to clean up waters
2025 sees highest British defence exports since records began in huge boost to workers and companies
seen at 02:46, 26 December in News and communications (Our copy).
2025 sees highest British defence exports since records began in huge boost to workers and companies

24 December 2025

Statement on Israeli settlement expansion in the West Bank
seen at 18:54, 24 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Statement on Israeli settlement expansion in the West Bank
Valuation Office Agency: November 2025 transparency data
seen at 16:34, 24 December in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Valuation Office Agency: November 2025 transparency data
DHSC: spending over £500, November 2025
seen at 11:31, 24 December in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
DHSC: spending over £500, November 2025
Report 10/2025: Derailment of a freight train at Audenshaw
seen at 10:48, 24 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Report 10/2025: Derailment of a freight train at Audenshaw
GIAA senior officials expenses and hospitality Q2 2025-26
seen at 10:33, 24 December in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
GIAA senior officials expenses and hospitality Q2 2025-26
Report 10/2025: Derailment of a freight train at Audenshaw
seen at 10:31, 24 December in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Report 10/2025: Derailment of a freight train at Audenshaw
Keep the warmth, lose the risk: MHRA and National Fire Chiefs Council issue winter emollient safety warning
seen at 09:51, 24 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Keep the warmth, lose the risk: MHRA and National Fire Chiefs Council issue winter emollient safety warning
Homes fit for heroes: 1,000 military homes upgraded in time for Christmas
seen at 02:53, 24 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Homes fit for heroes: 1,000 military homes upgraded in time for Christmas

23 December 2025

Signal all the way! Christmas comes early as over 100 mobile masts bring 4G joy to Britain’s rural communities
seen at 22:42, 23 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Signal all the way! Christmas comes early as over 100 mobile masts bring 4G joy to Britain’s rural communities
The UK stands firmly with the people of Venezuela in their pursuit of a democratic future: UK statement at the UN Security Council
seen at 21:42, 23 December in News and communications (Our copy).
The UK stands firmly with the people of Venezuela in their pursuit of a democratic future: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Directions on the conduct of the Tranche 3 Phase 2 (T3 P2) hearings - Undercover Policing Inquiry
seen at 20:35, 23 December in UCPI publications (Our copy).
Publication date: 23 Dec 2025. Category: Preliminary issues. Originator: Inquiry.
This resolution authorises AUSSOM to continue its essential role in strengthening stability and security in Somalia: UK Explanation of Vote at the UN Security Council
seen at 16:51, 23 December in News and communications (Our copy).
This resolution authorises AUSSOM to continue its essential role in strengthening stability and security in Somalia: UK Explanation of Vote at the UN Security Council
Board Member Reappointments
seen at 16:50, 23 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Board Member Reappointments
Draft crime contract specification published
seen at 16:49, 23 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Draft crime contract specification published
We call on Iran to urgently lift its restrictions and fully cooperate with the IAEA: UK statement at the UN Security Council
seen at 16:47, 23 December in News and communications (Our copy).
We call on Iran to urgently lift its restrictions and fully cooperate with the IAEA: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Defra: non-consolidated performance related pay 2023 to 2024
seen at 16:32, 23 December in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Defra: non-consolidated performance related pay 2023 to 2024
Defra: non-consolidated performance related pay 2024 to 2025
seen at 16:30, 23 December in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Defra: non-consolidated performance related pay 2024 to 2025
Give children the best start: vaccinate this New Year
seen at 15:04, 23 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Give children the best start: vaccinate this New Year
Building Safety Regulator building control approval application data September to December 2025
seen at 14:39, 23 December in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Building Safety Regulator building control approval application data September to December 2025
DBT non-consolidated performance related pay 2023 to 2024
seen at 14:37, 23 December in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
DBT non-consolidated performance related pay 2023 to 2024
DBT non-consolidated performance related pay 2024 to 2025
seen at 14:34, 23 December in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
DBT non-consolidated performance related pay 2024 to 2025
Ground mounted solar energy plants: predicted land use
seen at 14:32, 23 December in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Ground mounted solar energy plants: predicted land use
Inheritance tax reliefs threshold to rise to £2.5m for farmers and businesses
seen at 11:54, 23 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Inheritance tax reliefs threshold to rise to £2.5m for farmers and businesses
Anniversary Statement: Rockwell Commander 112 TCA, N4698W
seen at 11:53, 23 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Anniversary Statement: Rockwell Commander 112 TCA, N4698W
Sellafield Ltd employees and partners spread festive cheer across our communities
seen at 11:51, 23 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Sellafield Ltd employees and partners spread festive cheer across our communities
Fake Labubu sellers on Border Force's naughty list this Christmas
seen at 11:49, 23 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Fake Labubu sellers on Border Force's naughty list this Christmas
Suspended prison sentence for rogue waste operator
seen at 11:47, 23 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Suspended prison sentence for rogue waste operator
FiPL at four: making a difference across protected landscapes
seen at 11:35, 23 December in The Farming Blog (Our copy).
Credit: Bex Ross 

This year marks four years of the Farming in Protected Landscapes (FiPL) programme.  

The programme supports farmers and land managers...

Government extends free NHS services for care leavers
seen at 10:56, 23 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Government extends free NHS services for care leavers
New Non-Executive Commissioner to the Forestry Commission appointed
seen at 10:55, 23 December in News and communications (Our copy).
New Non-Executive Commissioner to the Forestry Commission appointed
Secretary of State announces the re-appointment of NIO Non-Executive Board member
seen at 10:53, 23 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Secretary of State announces the re-appointment of NIO Non-Executive Board member
How medicines affect gut bacteria could inform safer, more effective use
seen at 10:51, 23 December in News and communications (Our copy).
How medicines affect gut bacteria could inform safer, more effective use
The Small Services Space One Year On: Learnings and Ambitions
seen at 10:43, 23 December in Justice Digital (Our copy).

The Shared Infrastructure team in Justice Digital launched an innovative new product (The Small Services Space) just over 12 months ago. It aims to support smaller teams who have a need, and desire, to modernise...

Safety digest 06/2025: London Bridge
seen at 10:34, 23 December in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Safety digest 06/2025: London Bridge
FCDO annual statement of compliance with the Concordat to Support Research Integrity 2024 to 2025
seen at 10:32, 23 December in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
FCDO annual statement of compliance with the Concordat to Support Research Integrity 2024 to 2025
Two years of fisheries management plans: progress and what’s next
seen at 10:30, 23 December in Fisheries Management Plans (Our copy).
Two years of fisheries management plans: progress and what’s next
Pension boost for mineworkers lands before Christmas
seen at 02:46, 23 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Pension boost for mineworkers lands before Christmas
Thousands to benefit from multi million investment to justice
seen at 02:44, 23 December in Ministry of Justice - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Thousands to benefit from multi million investment to justice

22 December 2025

Tax Minister and Bingo Association celebrate scrapping of Bingo Duty
seen at 22:42, 22 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Tax Minister and Bingo Association celebrate scrapping of Bingo Duty
The warring parties must end the bloodshed in Sudan: UK statement at the UN Security Council
seen at 21:42, 22 December in News and communications (Our copy).
The warring parties must end the bloodshed in Sudan: UK statement at the UN Security Council
PM call with President Jerí of Peru: 22 December 2025
seen at 20:42, 22 December in News and communications (Our copy).
PM call with President Jerí of Peru: 22 December 2025
UK secures additional £8 million in valuable fishing opportunities for 2026
seen at 18:49, 22 December in News and communications (Our copy).
UK secures additional £8 million in valuable fishing opportunities for 2026
TRA upholds recommendation on imports of excavators from China
seen at 18:47, 22 December in News and communications (Our copy).
TRA upholds recommendation on imports of excavators from China
Entertainment resort complex, Bedford: statement of reasons for the grant of planning permission
seen at 18:30, 22 December in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Entertainment resort complex, Bedford: statement of reasons for the grant of planning permission
Elections under the current circumstances in Myanmar risk provoking further violence: UK statement on Myanmar
seen at 16:49, 22 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Elections under the current circumstances in Myanmar risk provoking further violence: UK statement on Myanmar
UK and Belize work together to strengthen community-led fisheries management
seen at 16:47, 22 December in News and communications (Our copy).
UK and Belize work together to strengthen community-led fisheries management
Northumberland man sentenced for illegal waste dumping
seen at 16:47, 22 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Northumberland man sentenced for illegal waste dumping
Shining light in dark places: A magistrate’s reflection on faith and service this Christmas
seen at 16:45, 22 December in Courts and Tribunals Judiciary (Our copy).

My name is Elliot Curryer and I sit as a Family Court magistrate on the East Kent Bench, having been appointed in June 2025. Growing up, I experienced first-hand the impact of family breakdown and subsequently...

Windermere Wrapped: Our Year in Review
seen at 16:43, 22 December in Creating a better place (Our copy).

By Andy Brown, Water Regulation Manager North West

Lake Windermere, Cumbria

As we head into the festive season, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on what's been an incredibly busy...

2025 in MedTech: a year of innovation, global leadership and regulatory milestones
seen at 16:40, 22 December in MedRegs (Our copy).
Rob Reid, MHRA deputy director of innovation devices, at AI Airlock Connect, October 2025

As the end of 2025 rapidly approaches, I find myself searching out those articles and lists that reflect on key...

DESNZ: workforce management information, November 2025
seen at 16:33, 22 December in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
DESNZ: workforce management information, November 2025
UK-Ireland Contact Group on Radiological Matters, Winter 2025: communiqué
seen at 16:32, 22 December in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
UK-Ireland Contact Group on Radiological Matters, Winter 2025: communiqué
Kimberley Process plenary: November 2025
seen at 16:32, 22 December in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Kimberley Process plenary: November 2025
Fisheries: bilateral agreement with the Faroe Islands for 2026
seen at 16:30, 22 December in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Fisheries: bilateral agreement with the Faroe Islands for 2026
Serious Fraud Office and Five Eyes on foreign bribery indicators
seen at 15:11, 22 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Serious Fraud Office and Five Eyes on foreign bribery indicators
CMA proposes to accept remedies in pastry deal
seen at 15:11, 22 December in News and communications (Our copy).
CMA proposes to accept remedies in pastry deal
Notification of intention to prepare Environmental Delivery Plans
seen at 15:11, 22 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Notification of intention to prepare Environmental Delivery Plans
Boom lifts and baubles: keeping Britain’s festive spirit aloft
seen at 15:11, 22 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Boom lifts and baubles: keeping Britain’s festive spirit aloft
Citizens’ Rights Specialised Committee meeting, 18 December 2025: joint statement
seen at 15:11, 22 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Citizens’ Rights Specialised Committee meeting, 18 December 2025: joint statement
Government appoints interim commissioners to the EHRC
seen at 15:11, 22 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Government appoints interim commissioners to the EHRC
WPP appointed to be UK Government’s lead media agency
seen at 15:11, 22 December in News and communications (Our copy).
WPP appointed to be UK Government’s lead media agency
Chancellor announces date of Spring Forecast
seen at 15:08, 22 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Chancellor announces date of Spring Forecast
Recruitment for a senior Policy Officer
seen at 15:05, 22 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Recruitment for a senior Policy Officer
DHSC: workforce management information November 2025
seen at 14:43, 22 December in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
DHSC: workforce management information November 2025
DLUHC: non-consolidated performance related pay 2023 to 2024
seen at 14:43, 22 December in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
DLUHC: non-consolidated performance related pay 2023 to 2024
MHCLG: non-consolidated performance related pay 2024 to 2025
seen at 14:43, 22 December in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
MHCLG: non-consolidated performance related pay 2024 to 2025
UK Anti-Doping annual report and accounts 2024 to 2025
seen at 14:42, 22 December in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
UK Anti-Doping annual report and accounts 2024 to 2025
DSIT: workforce management information, November 2025
seen at 14:42, 22 December in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
DSIT: workforce management information, November 2025
Fisheries: bilateral agreement with the Faroe Islands for North-East Atlantic mackerel in 2026
seen at 14:39, 22 December in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Fisheries: bilateral agreement with the Faroe Islands for North-East Atlantic mackerel in 2026
Packaging producer responsibility monitoring plan 2026
seen at 14:37, 22 December in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Packaging producer responsibility monitoring plan 2026
SAF Mandate: crop-derived sustainable aviation fuel
seen at 14:33, 22 December in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
SAF Mandate: crop-derived sustainable aviation fuel
More people taking control of their tax as HMRC app use surges
seen at 11:47, 22 December in News and communications (Our copy).
More people taking control of their tax as HMRC app use surges
Animal Welfare Strategy for England published
seen at 11:37, 22 December in The Farming Blog (Our copy).
Credit: Graham Higgins

The government has today launched the Animal Welfare Strategy for England.

It sets out a comprehensive programme of reforms to improve the lives of millions...

DBT: workforce management information November 2025
seen at 11:31, 22 December in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
DBT: workforce management information November 2025
Animal welfare strategy for England
seen at 11:31, 22 December in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Animal welfare strategy for England
Healthcare regulator suggests simple winter wellness choices to keep you safe this cough and cold season
seen at 10:51, 22 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Healthcare regulator suggests simple winter wellness choices to keep you safe this cough and cold season
Regional Flood and Coastal Committee Chair Appointments
seen at 10:51, 22 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Regional Flood and Coastal Committee Chair Appointments
Anniversary Statement: ATR 72-212 A, G-CMMK
seen at 10:49, 22 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Anniversary Statement: ATR 72-212 A, G-CMMK
Near miss at Helpston level crossing
seen at 10:49, 22 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Near miss at Helpston level crossing
Fuel margins remain “persistently high” and this is not explained by operating costs, CMA finds
seen at 10:48, 22 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Fuel margins remain “persistently high” and this is not explained by operating costs, CMA finds
Crayfish: apply for permission to trap
seen at 10:45, 22 December in Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Crayfish: apply for permission to trap
Martyn’s Law Regulator preparations
seen at 10:37, 22 December in Security Industry Authority - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Martyn’s Law Regulator preparations
Defra: workforce management information November 2025
seen at 10:32, 22 December in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Defra: workforce management information November 2025
Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman annual report and accounts 2024 to 2025
seen at 10:30, 22 December in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman annual report and accounts 2024 to 2025
DBS Christmas and New Year Opening Times 2025
seen at 09:52, 22 December in News and communications (Our copy).
DBS Christmas and New Year Opening Times 2025
New Traffic Commissioner appointed in Scotland
seen at 09:51, 22 December in News and communications (Our copy).
New Traffic Commissioner appointed in Scotland
Oaks and invaders: why protecting our iconic oak matters
seen at 09:49, 22 December in Forestry Commission (Our copy).

Sam Cooke, Oak Processionary Moth Administration Officer at the Forestry Commission, reflects on the ongoing battle against oak processionary moth (OPM) and explains the integral work that is needed to manage...

Colorado beetle eradicated in the UK 
seen at 09:48, 22 December in APHA Science Blog (Our copy).

Colorado beetle has officially been eradicated from the United Kingdom (UK).

And that is not just good news, it is fantastic news for our potato growers, ...

HMRC and VOA: workforce management information, November 2025
seen at 09:33, 22 December in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
HMRC and VOA: workforce management information, November 2025
Fourteenth annual Japan-UK Nuclear Dialogue
seen at 02:31, 22 December in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Fourteenth annual Japan-UK Nuclear Dialogue

21 December 2025

Defra announces biggest animal welfare reforms in a generation 
seen at 22:42, 21 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Defra announces biggest animal welfare reforms in a generation 
PM call with President Trump of the United States: 21 December 2025
seen at 18:42, 21 December in News and communications (Our copy).
PM call with President Trump of the United States: 21 December 2025

20 December 2025

DSMA Committee Meeting, Autumn 2025
seen at 20:33, 20 December in The DSMA Notice System (Our copy).

DSMA Autumn 2025 Minutes Final_Acc

Summary of the Secretary’s Report – Apr to Oct 25
seen at 20:31, 20 December in The DSMA Notice System (Our copy).

20251113_Summary Sec_Report_Apr-Oct25_Acc

Taxpayer cash protected as crackdown on rogue landlords expands
seen at 09:54, 20 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Taxpayer cash protected as crackdown on rogue landlords expands
Seamless streaming for festive journeys with South Western Railway's super wifi trial
seen at 02:54, 20 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Seamless streaming for festive journeys with South Western Railway's super wifi trial

19 December 2025

Libya’s political deadlock continues to deny its people the democratic choice, economic opportunity, and security they deserve: UK statement at the UN Security Council
seen at 18:47, 19 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Libya’s political deadlock continues to deny its people the democratic choice, economic opportunity, and security they deserve: UK statement at the UN Security Council
MoD Digital Commercial End of Year message to Industry Delivering Digital Advantage Together
seen at 18:42, 19 December in Defence Digital (Our copy).

As we close out the calendar year, I want to take the opportunity to extend my thanks to all our industry partners for your continued commitment and collaboration in working towards delivering Defence’s ...

MHRA approves lenacapavir for the prevention of sexually transmitted HIV-1 infection
seen at 17:11, 19 December in News and communications (Our copy).
MHRA approves lenacapavir for the prevention of sexually transmitted HIV-1 infection
HMRC revises interest rates for late payments
seen at 17:08, 19 December in News and communications (Our copy).
HMRC revises interest rates for late payments
New Chair appointed to the Board of Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
seen at 17:07, 19 December in News and communications (Our copy).
New Chair appointed to the Board of Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
School transport provider curtailed for failing to provide Bus Open Data
seen at 17:05, 19 December in News and communications (Our copy).
School transport provider curtailed for failing to provide Bus Open Data
The Spark
seen at 17:02, 19 December in News and communications (Our copy).
The Spark
Foreign Secretary Remarks at the Greek MFA
seen at 17:00, 19 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Foreign Secretary Remarks at the Greek MFA
Potential risks from transfer slabs in buildings
seen at 16:58, 19 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Potential risks from transfer slabs in buildings
Form: Customer declaration and medical declaration form
seen at 16:56, 19 December in Student Loans Company - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Form: Customer declaration and medical declaration form
Interns gain insight at the High Court and Court of Appeal
seen at 16:52, 19 December in Courts and Tribunals Judiciary (Our copy).

Thirteen aspiring barristers from underrepresented backgrounds took part in an intensive, five-day paid internship at High Court and Court of Appeal, as part of the Bridging the Bar cohort of 2025. The initiative...

Next steps for English council reorganisation
seen at 16:40, 19 December in MHCLG in the Media (Our copy).

Yesterday, the government announced that English councils undergoing reorganisation have been invited to give views on postponing their local elections next May.

This follows multiple councils ...

Strategic Engagement Group Meeting Chair’s Summary - December 2025
seen at 16:36, 19 December in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Strategic Engagement Group Meeting Chair’s Summary - December 2025
Tobacco Duty: rate changes
seen at 16:34, 19 December in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Tobacco Duty: rate changes
Responding to human rights judgments: 2024 to 2025
seen at 16:30, 19 December in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Responding to human rights judgments: 2024 to 2025
CICA Christmas and New Year opening hours 2025-26
seen at 15:15, 19 December in News and communications (Our copy).
CICA Christmas and New Year opening hours 2025-26
Prime Minister seeks a new social and behavioural scientist to join the Council for Science and Technology 
seen at 15:13, 19 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Prime Minister seeks a new social and behavioural scientist to join the Council for Science and Technology 
Germany passes new law to crack down on people smuggling to UK
seen at 15:11, 19 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Germany passes new law to crack down on people smuggling to UK
The UK strongly condemns the recent coup in Guinea-Bissau and the attempted coup in Benin: UK statement at the UN Security Council
seen at 15:09, 19 December in News and communications (Our copy).
The UK strongly condemns the recent coup in Guinea-Bissau and the attempted coup in Benin: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Increased access to justice for claimants to take on powerful organisations in court
seen at 15:06, 19 December in Ministry of Justice - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Increased access to justice for claimants to take on powerful organisations in court
Speech by the President of the King’s Bench Division: The Mayflower Lecture 2025
seen at 15:03, 19 December in Courts and Tribunals Judiciary (Our copy).

The rise of machine learning and generative AI (GenAI) tools, especially large language models (LLMs) – introduces opportunities and potential risk into the legal process. AI, when properly directed, raises...

Liverpool man prosecuted for lying to SIA about convictions
seen at 14:48, 19 December in Security Industry Authority - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Liverpool man prosecuted for lying to SIA about convictions
OSCAR II – publishing data from the database: December 2025
seen at 14:41, 19 December in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
OSCAR II – publishing data from the database: December 2025
National Crime Agency: workforce management information November 2025
seen at 14:41, 19 December in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
National Crime Agency: workforce management information November 2025
FCDO ministerial gifts, hospitality, travel and meetings, April to June 2024
seen at 14:40, 19 December in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
FCDO ministerial gifts, hospitality, travel and meetings, April to June 2024
DVLA spending over £500 on an ePCS from November 2025
seen at 14:37, 19 December in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
DVLA spending over £500 on an ePCS from November 2025
DfT: workforce management information, November 2025
seen at 14:35, 19 December in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
DfT: workforce management information, November 2025
January 2026 Catch Limit Review
seen at 14:33, 19 December in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
January 2026 Catch Limit Review
Publishing Baroness Batters' independent Farm Profitability Review (Baroness Hayman of Ullock)
seen at 12:20, 19 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My Rt. Hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Emma Reynolds MP) has made the following statement.

A strong domestic farming sector is, and always will be, a lynchpin...

Provisional Police Funding Settlement (England and Wales) 2026-27 (Sarah Jones)
seen at 12:18, 19 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Total funding for police forces, including Counter-Terrorism Policing, will be up to £19.5 billion in 2026-27, an increase of up to £798 million compared to the 2025-26 police funding settlement. Total...