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Political Peerages July 2026

Political Peerages July 2026

Thursday, 16 July 2026

The King has been graciously pleased to signify His intention of conferring Peerages of the United Kingdom for Life upon the undermentioned:...

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New Ethics and Integrity Commission Independent Members Appointed

New Ethics and Integrity Commission Independent Members Appointed

Thursday, 16 July 2026

Four new Independent Members will join the Ethics and Integrity Commission in August...

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Government Procurement in the National Interest

Government Procurement in the National Interest

Wednesday, 15 July 2026

Cabinet Office Minister, Chris Ward's speech to D Group members on procurement....

Government extends Race Equality Engagement Group to build on first year of progress

Government extends Race Equality Engagement Group to build on first year of progress

Wednesday, 15 July 2026

The Race Equality Engagement Group (REEG) publishes its first report after a year of progress as the government extends REEG's term until the end of P...

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Risk of democratic interference added to National Risk Register

Risk of democratic interference added to National Risk Register

Tuesday, 14 July 2026

Interference in democratic process and cyber attacks have been added to the National Risk Register ...

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AI to speed up justice under major disclosure reforms

AI to speed up justice under major disclosure reforms

Tuesday, 14 July 2026

Under reforms announced today, disclosure rules written before smartphones existed will be overhauled to free up officer time....

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Equal pay system to be improved as government launches consultation process

Equal pay system to be improved as government launches consultation process

Tuesday, 14 July 2026

Government launches consultation, inviting businesses, workers, and civil society to help shape the next steps on equal pay reform....

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Investment screening powers protect national security and support growth

Investment screening powers protect national security and support growth

Tuesday, 14 July 2026

National Security and Investment Act Annual Report shows 95.6% of notifications reviewed were cleared to proceed without further action. ...

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14 government buildings closed in the past year, as savings for the taxpayer reach over £43 million

14 government buildings closed in the past year, as savings for the taxpayer reach over £43 million

Monday, 13 July 2026

Fourteen government buildings were closed last year, contributing to savings across the government estate of £43.1 million in the past year....

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Support for IRGC outlawed in crackdown on foreign state proxies

Support for IRGC outlawed in crackdown on foreign state proxies

Monday, 13 July 2026

The IRGC are among the first bodies designated under new powers to crack down on foreign state-backed activity in the UK....

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£25 million to deliver vital support for child trafficking victims

£25 million to deliver vital support for child trafficking victims

Monday, 13 July 2026

Funding will see a consistent, national Independent Child Trafficking Guardians service for child survivors of modern slavery and trafficking....

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Record investment to protect Jewish communities

Record investment to protect Jewish communities

Monday, 13 July 2026

Over a quarter of a billion-pound investment to increase policing in Jewish communities after a spate of violent attacks....

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UK–Australia Strategic Dialogue on Gender Equality: joint statement, May 2026

UK–Australia Strategic Dialogue on Gender Equality: joint statement, May 2026

Monday, 13 July 2026

The governments of Australia and the United Kingdom gave a joint statement following the third UK–Australia Strategic Dialogue on Gender Equality on 4...

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Enhanced support for police in traumatic and dangerous environments

Enhanced support for police in traumatic and dangerous environments

Friday, 10 July 2026

Officers fighting crime in their communities put their lives at risk every day and are repeatedly exposed to traumatic incidents in high-pressure envi...

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Certification Officer: Announcements

Certification Officer: Announcements

Friday, 10 July 2026

General announcements and latest decisions of the Certification Officer....

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County lines –  record year for gang busts and knife seizures

County lines – record year for gang busts and knife seizures

Friday, 10 July 2026

Largest ever numbers of drug lines closed, gang leaders put behind bars and dangerous weapons seized through county line operations....

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New UK CMO activity guidelines show every movement counts

New UK CMO activity guidelines show every movement counts

Thursday, 09 July 2026

Updated UK Chief Medical Officers' physical activity guidelines find even small amounts of physical activity benefit health....

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Appointment of the Commissioner for Public Appointments

Appointment of the Commissioner for Public Appointments

Thursday, 09 July 2026

His Majesty The King has approved the appointment of Fiona Cannon OBE as the Commissioner for Public Appointments....

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OSCE Moscow Mechanism Report on indoctrination of Ukrainian children: Joint statement, July 2026

OSCE Moscow Mechanism Report on indoctrination of Ukrainian children: Joint statement, July 2026

Thursday, 09 July 2026

The UK, together with 40 other countries, condemns Russia’s coordinated indoctrination and militarisation of Ukrainian children....

President of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe: UK statement to the OSCE, July 2026

President of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe: UK statement to the OSCE, July 2026

Thursday, 09 July 2026

Ambassador Holland welcomed Monaco’s Presidency priorities on human rights and democracy, highlighting the importance of countering Russia’s war again...

UK defences strengthened against foreign state backed groups

UK defences strengthened against foreign state backed groups

Wednesday, 08 July 2026

New powers are now in place for the Home Secretary to crack down on groups carrying out hostile activity on behalf of foreign states....

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8 and 9 year olds now eligible to use eGates

8 and 9 year olds now eligible to use eGates

Wednesday, 08 July 2026

Accompanied children aged 8 and above can now use UK?eGates, meaning speedier and smoother journeys?for millions of families....

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Social housing fraud to be tackled under industry first government partnership with Airbnb

Social housing fraud to be tackled under industry first government partnership with Airbnb

Wednesday, 08 July 2026

People illegally subletting social housing will be identified and may be removed from the property, following a new, innovative data-sharing partnersh...

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UN Human Rights Council 62: UK General Comment on the draft resolution on child, early and forced marriage

UN Human Rights Council 62: UK General Comment on the draft resolution on child, early and forced marriage

Tuesday, 07 July 2026

UK General Comment on the draft resolution on child, early and forced marriage. Delivered by UK Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders....

UN Human Rights Council 62: UK General Comment on the draft resolution on freedom of expression

UN Human Rights Council 62: UK General Comment on the draft resolution on freedom of expression

Tuesday, 07 July 2026

UK General Comment on the draft resolution on freedom of expression. Delivered by UK Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders....

UN Human Rights Council 62: UK Explanation of Position on the draft resolution on Rohingya Muslims and other minorities in Myanmar

UN Human Rights Council 62: UK Explanation of Position on the draft resolution on Rohingya Muslims and other minorities in Myanmar

Tuesday, 07 July 2026

UK Explanation of Position on the draft resolution on Rohingya Muslims and other minorities in Myanmar. Delivered by UK Chargé d'Affaires ad Interim t...

Sir Andy Marsh announced as preferred candidate for HM Chief Inspector

Sir Andy Marsh announced as preferred candidate for HM Chief Inspector

Tuesday, 07 July 2026

College of Policing chief executive has 30 years' policing experience and led significant reforms in professional standards, leadership and technology...

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Asylum seekers will pay towards costs of accommodation

Asylum seekers will pay towards costs of accommodation

Thursday, 02 July 2026

Asylum seekers who can afford to will be required to repay a flat-rate contribution towards the cost of their accommodation and support. ...

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Independent Review of the Use of Non corporate Communications Channels in Government

Independent Review of the Use of Non corporate Communications Channels in Government

Thursday, 02 July 2026

The appointment of an Independent Reviewer of the Use of Non-corporate Communications Channels in Government...

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Remaking the state

Remaking the state

Wednesday, 01 July 2026

Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister's keynote speech at the Re:State annual conference...

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