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20 May 2026

Draft affirmative coming for West Midlands Combined Authority (Key Route Network) (Amendment) Order 2026
seen at 12:15, 20 May in Statutory Instruments (Our copy).
Draft affirmative coming for West Midlands Combined Authority (Key Route Network) (Amendment) Order 2026. See other results for details.
Chancellor commits to new anti-profiteering powers and fights back on rising bills
seen at 12:09, 20 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Chancellor commits to new anti-profiteering powers and fights back on rising bills
HQ Defence Medical Services becomes Defence Medical Command
seen at 12:09, 20 May in News and communications (Our copy).
HQ Defence Medical Services becomes Defence Medical Command
79th World Health Assembly: UK Statement for Explanation of Vote
seen at 12:09, 20 May in News and communications (Our copy).
79th World Health Assembly: UK Statement for Explanation of Vote
Sellafield pioneers safer, smarter ‘flat pack’ approach
seen at 12:09, 20 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Sellafield pioneers safer, smarter ‘flat pack’ approach
Letter from Emma Hardy MP to Alan Lovell, Chair of the Environment Agency
seen at 12:09, 20 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Letter from Emma Hardy MP to Alan Lovell, Chair of the Environment Agency
The Final Countdown webinar – supporting local planning authorities through a critical year 
seen at 12:08, 20 May in News and communications (Our copy).
The Final Countdown webinar – supporting local planning authorities through a critical year 
Fixed sum appeals and Shortfall Evidence processes to launch for postmasters who suffered Horizon shortfalls
seen at 12:08, 20 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Fixed sum appeals and Shortfall Evidence processes to launch for postmasters who suffered Horizon shortfalls
Appointment of Non-Executive Director to the Department for Work and Pensions Board
seen at 12:07, 20 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Appointment of Non-Executive Director to the Department for Work and Pensions Board
Water companies face new obligations to prove their infrastructure is fit for purpose
seen at 12:06, 20 May in Ofwat (Our copy).

Water companies will be required to prove their asset management systems are fit for purpose under a new licence condition proposed by Ofwat today, covering infrastructure across its full lifecycle from acquisition...

Official Statistics: HM Prison & Probation Service workforce quarterly: March 2026
seen at 12:05, 20 May in Ministry of Justice - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Official Statistics: HM Prison & Probation Service workforce quarterly: March 2026
Spending in a Crisis
seen at 11:32, 20 May in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Spending in a Crisis
VMD launches new digital service for reporting problems with animal medicines
seen at 10:49, 20 May in News and communications (Our copy).
VMD launches new digital service for reporting problems with animal medicines
First training course for electric-propelled vessels gains Maritime and Coastguard Agency seal of approval 
seen at 10:49, 20 May in News and communications (Our copy).
First training course for electric-propelled vessels gains Maritime and Coastguard Agency seal of approval 
From conversations to insights: building Managing Local Conversations
seen at 10:33, 20 May in MHCLG Digital (Our copy).

The Digital Connect team (formerly Common Tools) in the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) is responsible for building standardised, reliable and reusable tools and platforms for...

Regulation of television selection services and electronic programme guides (Baroness Twycross)
seen at 10:17, 20 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

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

Following...

Bereavement Claims - National Savings & Investments (Torsten Bell, Member, Pension Schemes Bill Committee)
seen at 10:16, 20 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am today updating the House on the steps being taken to address historic failures in the handling of some bereavement claims by National Savings and Investments (NS&I).

On 26 March 2026 I informed...

UK-Isle of Man Social Security Agreement (Dan Tomlinson, Member, Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee)
seen at 10:16, 20 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

A new social security agreement relating to National Insurance contributions with the Isle of Man was agreed on 18 May 2026. It modernises the provisions in the 1977 Agreement which determine where workers and...

Public Service Pensions: SCAPE discount rate (Torsten Bell, Member, Pension Schemes Bill Committee)
seen at 10:16, 20 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

“SCAPE” (superannuation contributions adjusted for past experience) is the process for setting employer contribution rates at valuations of unfunded public service pension schemes. As part of the ...

Tax Consultation: High Value Council Tax Surcharge (Dan Tomlinson, Member, Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee)
seen at 10:15, 20 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

In the 2025 Budget, the government announced the introduction of a new High Value Council Tax Surcharge (HVCTS) on owners of the most valuable 1% of residential properties in England. Today, together with the...

Regulatory changes to support the response to the hantavirus outbreak (Sharon Hodgson)
seen at 10:15, 20 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

On 10 May, the UK Government safely returned all remaining British nationals on board the MV Hondius. With some passengers having returned to England earlier than this, and with the arrival for monitoring of ...

Maternity Advisor (James Murray)
seen at 10:14, 20 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Today, I am announcing the appointment of Michelle Welsh MP as a Maternity Advisor to the Department of Health and Social Care.

Improving the safety of maternity and neonatal services and the experiences...

Mental Health Strategy for England (Preet Kaur Gill)
seen at 10:14, 20 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Today, I am informing the House of the government’s plans to develop a new, once-in-a-generation cross-government strategy for mental health in England, which will be published later this year. The strategy...

MOD response to the Armed Forces Bill Select Committee Report (Alistair Carns, Member, Select Committee on the Armed Forces Bill)
seen at 10:14, 20 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) welcomes the Select Committee’s Special Report on the Armed Forces Bill 2026 (HC 1712).

The Department continues to support the appointment of a Select Committee...

HMICFRS Inspection Report: National Crime Agency’s Effectiveness and Efficiency (Dan Jarvis)
seen at 10:13, 20 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The National Crime Agency (NCA) is an intelligence led crime fighting agency that leads and coordinates the UK law enforcement operational response to serious and organised crime (SOC) and protects the public...

2024-25 Valedictory Report of the Biometrics Commissioner (Sarah Jones)
seen at 10:12, 20 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am pleased to announce that my rt hon Friend the Home Secretary is today publishing the Valedictory Report of the Biometrics Commissioner, Francesca Whitelaw KC.

The Biometrics Commissioner is...

Launching the High Streets Organised Crime Unit (Dan Jarvis)
seen at 10:11, 20 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Today I am announcing the launch of the Government’s High Streets Organised Crime Unit, a new cross-government unit designed to strengthen our response to money laundering, tax evasion, illegal working, ...

Access to Work Backlog (Pat McFadden)
seen at 10:10, 20 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Access to Work Scheme plays an important role in supporting disabled people and people with health conditions in, and into, work. The core ambition of the Scheme is to ensure disability is never a barrier...

Regulation of television selection services and electronic programme guides (Ian Murray)
seen at 10:08, 20 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Following the statement I published on 24 February 2026, I can now confirm to the House that my Department has laid the following statutory instruments (SI) before Parliament today (19 May 2026):

Foreign Secretary launches new International Coalition to End Violence against Women and Girls
seen at 10:02, 20 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Foreign Secretary launches new International Coalition to End Violence against Women and Girls
Minister Elmore's speech at the Global Partnerships Conference: 19 May 2026
seen at 10:01, 20 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Minister Elmore's speech at the Global Partnerships Conference: 19 May 2026
UK House Price Index for March 2026
seen at 10:00, 20 May in News and communications (Our copy).
UK House Price Index for March 2026
Yorkshire pilot buried in France on 86th anniversary of his death
seen at 09:59, 20 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Yorkshire pilot buried in France on 86th anniversary of his death
Science shows how tackling pollution now can protect Windermere's future
seen at 09:59, 20 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Science shows how tackling pollution now can protect Windermere's future
Accredited official statistics: Civil justice statistics quarterly: January to March 2026
seen at 09:57, 20 May in Ministry of Justice - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Accredited official statistics: Civil justice statistics quarterly: January to March 2026
Joint First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Salaried and Fee-Paid Judges: Pre-application seminar 2026
seen at 09:56, 20 May in Courts and Tribunals Judiciary (Our copy).

The Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC) (external link) will be launching two selection exercises in the summer and autumn to recruit salaried and fee-paid judges to the First-tier Tribunal Property...

Climate change and Windermere: what the science tells us 
seen at 09:54, 20 May in Creating a better place (Our copy).

Author: Andy Brown, Water Regulation Manager, Environment Agency 

Windermere is under pressure 

Windermere needs no introduction. Millions of people visit every...

MHRA-NICE Real-World Evidence Scientific Dialogue
seen at 09:37, 20 May in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
MHRA-NICE Real-World Evidence Scientific Dialogue
DWP and CMG: spending over £500, April 2026
seen at 09:37, 20 May in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
DWP and CMG: spending over £500, April 2026
UK pre-arranged finance (PAF) for disasters: ad-hoc statistics release
seen at 09:36, 20 May in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
UK pre-arranged finance (PAF) for disasters: ad-hoc statistics release
UKHSA Strategy 2026 to 2029
seen at 09:36, 20 May in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
UKHSA Strategy 2026 to 2029
Leaking church roofs to be fixed and heritage buildings revitalised as applications open for £48 million of heritage funding
seen at 03:10, 20 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Leaking church roofs to be fixed and heritage buildings revitalised as applications open for £48 million of heritage funding
Heat network upgrades to lower bills for families and businesses
seen at 03:08, 20 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Heat network upgrades to lower bills for families and businesses
Regional funding to train next generation of construction workers
seen at 03:07, 20 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Regional funding to train next generation of construction workers
Knife robberies down by more than a fifth
seen at 03:05, 20 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Knife robberies down by more than a fifth
British way of life under threat from heat, flooding and drought 
seen at 03:04, 20 May in Climate Change Committee (Our copy).

The Climate Change Committee (CCC) today publishes A Well-Adapted UK. This new report sets out a comprehensive package of solutions to address the growing...

Police recorded knife-enabled robbery offences
seen at 02:38, 20 May in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Police recorded knife-enabled robbery offences