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17 June 2026

Still turning up: what happens when legal aid providers can’t hold on any longer?
seen at 22:41, 17 June in Legal Services Consumer Panel (Our copy).

I recently joined an online drop-in session hosted by the Legal Aid Agency (LAA) as part of its current contractors survey. I went along expecting a constructive exchange about the state of the sector. What I...

Culture Secretary marks Jewish Cultural Month with £1 million boost for The Jewish Museum London
seen at 20:43, 17 June in News and communications (Our copy).
Culture Secretary marks Jewish Cultural Month with £1 million boost for The Jewish Museum London
Specialist police units now deployed under new UK-France deal
seen at 18:44, 17 June in News and communications (Our copy).
Specialist police units now deployed under new UK-France deal
Coverage of AI planning tools announcement  
seen at 18:31, 17 June in MHCLG in the Media (Our copy).

There is positive national coverage following a joint announcement by MHCLG and DSIT of two new AI-powered planning tools designed to speed up planning decisions and support the government's ambition...

The countdown begins: UK-India FTA enters into force on July 15th
seen at 16:59, 17 June in News and communications (Our copy).
The countdown begins: UK-India FTA enters into force on July 15th
G7 leaders' statement on geopolitical issues: 17 June 2026
seen at 16:59, 17 June in News and communications (Our copy).
G7 leaders' statement on geopolitical issues: 17 June 2026
Great British Summer Savings: Major businesses pass on VAT cut to families on days out
seen at 16:58, 17 June in News and communications (Our copy).
Great British Summer Savings: Major businesses pass on VAT cut to families on days out
Government offer to resident doctors: June 2026
seen at 16:58, 17 June in News and communications (Our copy).
Government offer to resident doctors: June 2026
Government offer to resident doctors â€“ explainer  
seen at 16:52, 17 June in Department of Health and Social Care Media Centre (Our copy).

Resident doctors are currently voting on whether to accept a significant offer from the government which would improve their pay, working conditions and career progression.  

The British Medical Association...

Driving productivity and using our success to improve further 
seen at 16:39, 17 June in Planning Inspectorate (Our copy).

Tom Warth (Chief Operating Officer) shares what the Planning Inspectorate has done in the last three years to make planning much more certain for the whole sector.

Certainty matters in planning...

UK NSC meeting June 2026
seen at 16:35, 17 June in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
UK NSC meeting June 2026
Increase in the rate of the Electricity Generator Levy
seen at 16:34, 17 June in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Increase in the rate of the Electricity Generator Levy
Reforming Consumer Protection for Home Upgrade Schemes
seen at 16:32, 17 June in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Reforming Consumer Protection for Home Upgrade Schemes
EM on substances in firefighting foams (C(2025)6544)
seen at 16:32, 17 June in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
EM on substances in firefighting foams (C(2025)6544)
EM on Commission Regulation on REACH in articles (C(2026)2483)
seen at 16:31, 17 June in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
EM on Commission Regulation on REACH in articles (C(2026)2483)
First phase finished on Preston and South Ribble Flood Scheme
seen at 14:58, 17 June in News and communications (Our copy).
First phase finished on Preston and South Ribble Flood Scheme
OSCE remains vital to tell truths and hold each other to account: UK statement to the OSCE
seen at 14:57, 17 June in News and communications (Our copy).
OSCE remains vital to tell truths and hold each other to account: UK statement to the OSCE
DfE Update 17 June 2026
seen at 14:57, 17 June in News and communications (Our copy).
DfE Update 17 June 2026
Greater protections to restore families' trust in home upgrades
seen at 14:56, 17 June in News and communications (Our copy).
Greater protections to restore families' trust in home upgrades
Our courts and tribunals estate: a year of progress 
seen at 14:51, 17 June in Inside HMCTS (Our copy).

Rupert Morgan, Property Director at HMCTS, reflects on a year of real progress from a new courthouse roof in Nottingham to a brand new tribunals centre in London ...

Join our SFI26 webinar
seen at 14:45, 17 June in Farming (Our copy).

Following the publication of the final Sustainable Farming Incentive 2026 (SFI26) scheme information today, we're hosting a webinar with the Farming Advice Service (FAS) on 25 June. 

The...

Free procurement training for schools — apply now
seen at 14:39, 17 June in Buying for Schools (Our copy).

If you work in school or trust procurement, free training is now available to help you build confidence and improve how your organisation buys. Two programmes from the Department for Education (DfE) and ...

Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner’s annual report 2025 to 2026
seen at 14:34, 17 June in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner’s annual report 2025 to 2026
12 month Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) holiday for heavy goods vehicles (HGVs)
seen at 14:34, 17 June in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
12 month Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) holiday for heavy goods vehicles (HGVs)
Increase to Approved Mileage Allowance Payments (AMAPs) and self employed simplified mileage rates
seen at 14:33, 17 June in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Increase to Approved Mileage Allowance Payments (AMAPs) and self employed simplified mileage rates
Draft affirmative coming for Inter-American Investment Corporation (Further Payments to Capital Stock) (Amendment) Order 2026
seen at 12:24, 17 June in Statutory Instruments (Our copy).
Draft affirmative coming for Inter-American Investment Corporation (Further Payments to Capital Stock) (Amendment) Order 2026. See other results for details.
Controlling spending is not abuse say a fifth of young men
seen at 12:18, 17 June in News and communications (Our copy).
Controlling spending is not abuse say a fifth of young men
UK issues largest penalty for financial sanctions breaches since Russia’s 2022 illegal invasion of Ukraine
seen at 12:16, 17 June in News and communications (Our copy).
UK issues largest penalty for financial sanctions breaches since Russia’s 2022 illegal invasion of Ukraine
Coal mining ground collapse made safe
seen at 12:16, 17 June in News and communications (Our copy).
Coal mining ground collapse made safe
Violent gang members’ sentences increased after attempted murder
seen at 12:15, 17 June in News and communications (Our copy).
Violent gang members’ sentences increased after attempted murder
Creating new wood pasture: What we’ve learned from Nature Returns
seen at 12:05, 17 June in Natural England (Our copy).

By Jessica Elias, Natural England

Nature-based Solutions are increasingly recognised as an effective way to respond to climate change while restoring nature and improving people’s wellbeing. Through...

Employment Rights Act 2025 — Consultation on reforms of zero hours and similar contracts
seen at 12:04, 17 June in Social care (Our copy).
A message from the Chief Nurse for Adult Social Care, Deborah Sturdy

"As Chief Nurse for Adult Social Care, I strongly support these reforms to strengthen fairness and stability for our workforce...

Extract is here: AI-powered planning data for every council in England 
seen at 11:52, 17 June in MHCLG Digital (Our copy).

Today we have announced that Extract is now live and every local planning authority in England has free access to use this AI-powered tool, developed by MHCLG's Digital Planning Programme in partnership...

AI skills at work: what employers can do now, by Helen Slater
seen at 11:30, 17 June in Skills England (Our copy).

Artificial intelligence (AI) is already changing how organisations across the UK operate.

From drafting documents and analysing data to supporting customers and improving services, many employers...

Public invited to have their say on self-driving vehicle safety
seen at 10:55, 17 June in News and communications (Our copy).
Public invited to have their say on self-driving vehicle safety
New consultation on draft statutory statement of safety principles for automated vehicles
seen at 10:54, 17 June in News and communications (Our copy).
New consultation on draft statutory statement of safety principles for automated vehicles
Supporting stronger, more resilient UK supply chains
seen at 10:53, 17 June in News and communications (Our copy).
Supporting stronger, more resilient UK supply chains
How we protected the UK and space in May 2026
seen at 10:51, 17 June in News and communications (Our copy).
How we protected the UK and space in May 2026
What an SME safari taught us about bias and context
seen at 10:46, 17 June in Digital trade (Our copy).
Taken by Alex West Keely Flint

The government has committed to reducing the regulatory burden on businesses by cutting unnecessary complexity, duplication and administrative costs. As the department...

Letter from Directorate Legal Services to Undercover Policing Inquiry re Commander Murphy witness statement - Undercover Policing Inquiry
seen at 10:40, 17 June in UCPI publications (Our copy).
Publication date: 16 Jun 2026. Category: Letter.
MPSB Files Irretrievably Destroyed - Undercover Policing Inquiry
seen at 10:40, 17 June in UCPI publications (Our copy).
Publication date: 16 Jun 2026. Category: Document.
Exhibit 8 to the First Witness Statement of Dominic Murphy - Undercover Policing Inquiry
seen at 10:40, 17 June in UCPI publications (Our copy).
Publication date: 16 Jun 2026. Category: Document.
Exhibit 6 to the First Witness Statement of Dominic Murphy - Undercover Policing Inquiry
seen at 10:40, 17 June in UCPI publications (Our copy).
Publication date: 16 Jun 2026. Category: Document.
Exhibit 5 to the First Witness Statement of Dominic Murphy - Undercover Policing Inquiry
seen at 10:40, 17 June in UCPI publications (Our copy).
Publication date: 16 Jun 2026. Category: Document.
Exhibit 3 to the First Witness Statement of Dominic Murphy - Undercover Policing Inquiry
seen at 10:40, 17 June in UCPI publications (Our copy).
Publication date: 16 Jun 2026. Category: Document.
Exhibit 2 of the First Witness Statement of Dominic Murphy - Undercover Policing Inquiry
seen at 10:40, 17 June in UCPI publications (Our copy).
Publication date: 16 Jun 2026. Category: Document.
Exhibit 1 to the First Witness Statement of Dominic Murphy - Undercover Policing Inquiry
seen at 10:40, 17 June in UCPI publications (Our copy).
Publication date: 16 Jun 2026. Category: Document.
First Witness Statement of Dominic Murphy - Undercover Policing Inquiry
seen at 10:40, 17 June in UCPI publications (Our copy).
Publication date: 16 Jun 2026. Category: Witness statement.
Addendum disclosure note regarding Tranche 3 - Undercover Policing Inquiry
seen at 10:40, 17 June in UCPI publications (Our copy).
Publication date: 16 Jun 2026. Category: General. Originator: Inquiry.
Supply Chain Centre mission statement and action plan
seen at 10:33, 17 June in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Supply Chain Centre mission statement and action plan
Automated vehicles: statement of safety principles
seen at 10:31, 17 June in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Automated vehicles: statement of safety principles
Plug In Solar Consultation (Martin McCluskey)
seen at 10:17, 17 June in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Today I am announcing the publication of a consultation on proposals to enable the safe deployment of plug-in solar across the United Kingdom.

Plug-in solar brings the benefits of Clean Power directly...

Neighbourhoods and Public Services (Steve Reed, Member, Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission)
seen at 10:17, 17 June in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

This Government is determined to build a new relationship of respect, trust and shared responsibility between the state and its citizens. On 21 May, I announced this government’s ambitious new programme...

Water Sector (Emma Reynolds)
seen at 10:17, 17 June in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I shall be making an Oral Statement on this subject later today.

One year on: Government delivery of recommendations from Baroness Casey’s National Audit on Group-based Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (Shabana Mahmood)
seen at 10:16, 17 June in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Today, marks one year since the publication of Baroness Casey’s National Audit on Group-Based Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse and one year since this Government accepted all 12 recommendations.

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Flexible Apportionment Arrangements (Torsten Bell, Member, Pension Schemes Bill Committee)
seen at 10:14, 17 June in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

We are taking action to ensure the strong regulatory framework for Defined Benefit pensions remains effective as innovation develops, to manage future risks and protect member benefits

On 4 December 2025...

Leaders’ declaration on the fight against drug trafficking
seen at 10:08, 17 June in News and communications (Our copy).
Leaders’ declaration on the fight against drug trafficking
Leaders’ declaration on tackling migrant smuggling
seen at 10:07, 17 June in News and communications (Our copy).
Leaders’ declaration on tackling migrant smuggling
UK House Price Index for April 2026
seen at 10:07, 17 June in News and communications (Our copy).
UK House Price Index for April 2026
Further CMA action to secure a fairer deal for businesses and improve Google search services in UK
seen at 10:06, 17 June in News and communications (Our copy).
Further CMA action to secure a fairer deal for businesses and improve Google search services in UK
Are we getting mental health care right for children and young people?
seen at 10:04, 17 June in Healthwatch - Your spotlight on health and social care services (Our copy).
As demand for mental health services continues to grow, we have analysed the experiences of children, young people, and their families.
Swansea Prison: Families and significant others strategy
seen at 10:03, 17 June in Ministry of Justice - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Swansea Prison: Families and significant others strategy
Understanding the Caribbean seabed: a Q&A with UKHO experts on the 2026 Beyond the Reef expedition
seen at 09:53, 17 June in UK Hydrographic Office (Our copy).

In January 2026, the Blue Belt Programme embarked on its first expedition across the Caribbean, charting the previously unexplored waters of Anguilla, the Turks and Caicos Islands and the Cayman Islands.

Voluntary scheme aggregate net sales and payment information: May 2026
seen at 09:35, 17 June in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Voluntary scheme aggregate net sales and payment information: May 2026
UK backs communities on the ocean's front line with £13.9 million investment
seen at 03:05, 17 June in News and communications (Our copy).
UK backs communities on the ocean's front line with &pound;13.9 million investment