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Lead of independent review on new number of forces appointed

Lead of independent review on new number of forces appointed

Tuesday, 03 March 2026

Lord Hogan-Howe to lead independent review to determine new number of police forces....

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Certification Officer: Announcements

Certification Officer: Announcements

Tuesday, 03 March 2026

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

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UN Human Rights Council 61: UK Statement on Freedom of Religion or Belief

UN Human Rights Council 61: UK Statement on Freedom of Religion or Belief

Tuesday, 03 March 2026

UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or Belief. Delivered by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador,...

New register for people convicted of child cruelty offences

New register for people convicted of child cruelty offences

Monday, 02 March 2026

Child cruelty convictions such as neglect and abandonment will face the same police notification requirements as registered sex offenders....

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Refugee protection to be reviewed every 30 months

Refugee protection to be reviewed every 30 months

Monday, 02 March 2026

The refugee model will shift from permanent to temporary for those who claim asylum from 2 March....

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Crackdown on public sector fraud delivers over £7.5 billion of savings to the taxpayer

Crackdown on public sector fraud delivers over £7.5 billion of savings to the taxpayer

Friday, 27 February 2026

The taxpayer will benefit from £7.53 billion in savings due to a crackdown on public sector fraud in the past year alone, new statistics today confirm...

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UN Human Rights Council 61: UK Statement for the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on Afghanistan

UN Human Rights Council 61: UK Statement for the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on Afghanistan

Thursday, 26 February 2026

UK Statement for the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on Afghanistan. Delivered by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders....

New laws to protect victims of ‘honour’  based abuse

New laws to protect victims of ‘honour’ based abuse

Wednesday, 25 February 2026

Government takes decisive action by rapidly introducing a new legal definition for ‘honour’- based abuse. ...

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Ukrainians to receive greater certainty about their futures

Ukrainians to receive greater certainty about their futures

Wednesday, 25 February 2026

Ukrainians fleeing Russia’s invasion will now have 3 times as long to renew their stay. ...

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Help with the cost of living in 2026

Help with the cost of living in 2026

Wednesday, 25 February 2026

We're taking action to help families with the cost of living, here is what you need to know....

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UK enforces digital permission to travel

UK enforces digital permission to travel

Tuesday, 24 February 2026

From today (25 February), non-visa nationals will be barred from entering the UK without an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) . ...

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Over £17 million saved in past six months through government office closures

Over £17 million saved in past six months through government office closures

Monday, 23 February 2026

The government has saved over £17 million in the past six months by closing three expensive central London offices and relocating staff to existing sp...

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Record funding to protect faith communities

Record funding to protect faith communities

Thursday, 19 February 2026

Government announces a record £73.4 million in funding in 2026 to 2027 for protective security at Jewish, Muslim, and other faith sites....

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Joint Ministerial Statement on Protection of Civilians and Humanitarian Operations in Sudan

Joint Ministerial Statement on Protection of Civilians and Humanitarian Operations in Sudan

Thursday, 19 February 2026

Joint Ministerial Statement from the UK and partners on the Protection of Civilians and Humanitarian Operations in Sudan...

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Dame Antonia Romeo appointed as first female Cabinet Secretary and Head of the Civil Service to drive change and implement the government’s agenda

Dame Antonia Romeo appointed as first female Cabinet Secretary and Head of the Civil Service to drive change and implement the government’s agenda

Thursday, 19 February 2026

The appointment marks the first time a woman has held the role in its over 100 year history. ...

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Record year of drug seizures made by Border Force

Record year of drug seizures made by Border Force

Thursday, 12 February 2026

Border Force and police seizures of ketamine and cannabis at all-time high and Border Force ramps up the return of foreign smugglers. ...

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The Prime Minister and Cabinet Secretary have agreed by mutual consent the Cabinet Secretary will stand down

The Prime Minister and Cabinet Secretary have agreed by mutual consent the Cabinet Secretary will stand down

Thursday, 12 February 2026

Sir Chris Wormald to stand down as Cabinet Secretary and Head of the Civil Service ...

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Hong Kongers offered new lives as UK expands safe and legal routes

Hong Kongers offered new lives as UK expands safe and legal routes

Monday, 09 February 2026

Government expands Hong Kong British National (Overseas) route....

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Three countries to take back illegal migrants after visa threat

Three countries to take back illegal migrants after visa threat

Friday, 06 February 2026

Illegal migrants and criminals from 3 African countries will be deported following a threat by the Home Secretary to shut down their visas to Britain....

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Government leads global fight against deepfake threats

Government leads global fight against deepfake threats

Thursday, 05 February 2026

Government collaborates with Microsoft and other world leading technology companies to create a framework which will identify gaps in deepfake detecti...

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Health Secretary, Wes Streeting launches National Cancer Plan

Health Secretary, Wes Streeting launches National Cancer Plan

Wednesday, 04 February 2026

The Secretary of State launched the National Cancer Plan today at the Royal Free Hospital in North London....

West Midlands to become Government centre for Transport and Infrastructure with new Campus to accelerate regional growth and delivery

West Midlands to become Government centre for Transport and Infrastructure with new Campus to accelerate regional growth and delivery

Tuesday, 03 February 2026

Communities across the West Midlands will benefit from new high-skilled career opportunities after the government announced a new Transport and Infras...

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Pension scheme reforms to tackle gender pension gap

Pension scheme reforms to tackle gender pension gap

Monday, 02 February 2026

Millions of working women will be better off with new measures being introduced to tackle historic gender pension gap. ...

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Joint statement on the Withdrawal Agreement Joint Committee and Trade and Cooperation Agreement Partnership Council meetings, 2 February 2026

Joint statement on the Withdrawal Agreement Joint Committee and Trade and Cooperation Agreement Partnership Council meetings, 2 February 2026

Monday, 02 February 2026

Joint statement by the UK Minister for the Cabinet Office Nick Thomas-Symonds and the European Commissioner, Maroš Šef?ovi?...

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UPR51: UK Statement on Austria

UPR51: UK Statement on Austria

Tuesday, 27 January 2026

Statement by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders, at Austria's Universal Periodic Review at the Human Rights Council in Geneva....

White paper sets out reforms to policing

White paper sets out reforms to policing

Monday, 26 January 2026

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has announced the largest reforms to policing since the police service was founded 2 centuries ago. ...

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New King’s Counsel and Honorary King’s Counsel welcomed by Lord Chancellor

New King’s Counsel and Honorary King’s Counsel welcomed by Lord Chancellor

Friday, 23 January 2026

His Majesty The King has approved the appointment of 96 new King’s Counsel and the award of 8 new Honorary King’s Counsel....

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Renowned sculptor Karen Newman joins the national Queen Elizabeth II Memorial project

Renowned sculptor Karen Newman joins the national Queen Elizabeth II Memorial project

Friday, 23 January 2026

The Queen Elizabeth Memorial Committee has appointed renowned sculptor Karen Newman MRSS to design a new sculpture of the late Monarch in St James Par...

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Civilian Gallantry List: January 2026

Civilian Gallantry List: January 2026

Wednesday, 21 January 2026

This lists the names of people who have received The King’s Commendation for Bravery....

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“Move fast, fix things” – Darren Jones sets out plan to rewire Whitehall and incentivise innovation in the civil service

“Move fast, fix things” – Darren Jones sets out plan to rewire Whitehall and incentivise innovation in the civil service

Wednesday, 21 January 2026

On Tuesday 20 January, Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister Darren Jones gave a keynote speech to set out his plan to rewire Whitehall and modernise ...

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