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National Data Guardian statement on UK Biobank data advertised for sale in China

National Data Guardian statement on UK Biobank data advertised for sale in China

Thursday, 23 April 2026

Comment on the news that UK Biobank participants' health data has been advertised for sale on Alibaba e-commerce platforms in China....

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Russia’s war against Ukraine and threats to OSCE security: UK statement to the OSCE

Russia’s war against Ukraine and threats to OSCE security: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 23 April 2026

Ambassador Holland condemned Russia’s illegal war against Ukraine, denounced recent Russian threats and intimidation at the OSCE, reaffirmed the UK’s ...

Susan Harris appointed Vice Chair of Infected Blood Memorial Committee

Susan Harris appointed Vice Chair of Infected Blood Memorial Committee

Wednesday, 22 April 2026

The Chair of the Infected Blood Memorial Committee, with the approval of the Minister for the Cabinet Office, has announced the appointment of Susan H...

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Security Minister’s speech to CYBERUK 2026

Security Minister’s speech to CYBERUK 2026

Wednesday, 22 April 2026

Security Minister Dan Jarvis MBE uses speech at CYBERUK to say AI companies should work with government in a “generational endeavour”....

Call to action for AI companies to work with UK Government on national cyber defence

Call to action for AI companies to work with UK Government on national cyber defence

Wednesday, 22 April 2026

Leading AI companies should work with the UK Government to build AI-powered cyber defence capabilities, the Security Minister Dan Jarvis will tell ind...

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Final Recommendations for the national memorial to Queen Elizabeth II announced to coincide with the centenary of her birth

Final Recommendations for the national memorial to Queen Elizabeth II announced to coincide with the centenary of her birth

Monday, 20 April 2026

The recommendations made by the Queen Elizabeth Memorial Committee, including the masterplan for a permanent memorial in St James’s Park, London, a ne...

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Queen Elizabeth Trust launched to strengthen communities across the United Kingdom

Queen Elizabeth Trust launched to strengthen communities across the United Kingdom

Saturday, 18 April 2026

A new UK-wide independent charity, the Queen Elizabeth Trust, has been established on the occasion of the centenary of Queen Elizabeth II’s birth to h...

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Changes to infected blood compensation scheme will improve support for victims

Changes to infected blood compensation scheme will improve support for victims

Tuesday, 14 April 2026

The Government has published its response to the recent public consultation on the proposed changes to the infected blood compensation scheme....

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AI court transcripts to boost access to justice for victims

AI court transcripts to boost access to justice for victims

Monday, 13 April 2026

A new study will explore how AI can be used to transcribe court hearings and open the door to faster, cheaper access to court records for victims....

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‘Greater Together LA’, the largest ever UK trade mission to the US, attracts major corporate sponsors

‘Greater Together LA’, the largest ever UK trade mission to the US, attracts major corporate sponsors

Thursday, 09 April 2026

In partnership with world-leading financial, tech and cultural organisations, the UK Government’s GREAT Britain & Northern Ireland Campaign is holding...

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Valuation Office joins HM Revenue and Customs

Valuation Office joins HM Revenue and Customs

Wednesday, 01 April 2026

The Valuation Office will deliver Council Tax and business rates valuations within HMRC. ...

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Appointments to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board

Appointments to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board

Wednesday, 01 April 2026

Two new board members have been appointed to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board...

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Appointments to the Consumer Council for Water Board

Appointments to the Consumer Council for Water Board

Wednesday, 01 April 2026

The new board members will serve three-year terms...

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Two years on, UK reiterates call for accountability for the World Central Kitchen strike in Gaza

Two years on, UK reiterates call for accountability for the World Central Kitchen strike in Gaza

Wednesday, 01 April 2026

Minister for the Middle East statement marking two years since seven World Central Kitchen aid workers were killed in an Israeli strike, including thr...

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Appointment and reappointment of Non Executive Directors to the Departmental Board

Appointment and reappointment of Non Executive Directors to the Departmental Board

Tuesday, 31 March 2026

The Lord Chancellor and Deputy Prime Minister has reappointed Jennifer Rademaker as Non-Executive Director and appointed Gurpreet Dehal as Non-Executi...

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Largest ever enforcement workforce protecting waterways from pollution

Largest ever enforcement workforce protecting waterways from pollution

Monday, 30 March 2026

Environment Agency water enforcement team increases by almost fivefold since 2023...

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Gareth Davies Appointed as New Home Office Permanent Secretary

Gareth Davies Appointed as New Home Office Permanent Secretary

Friday, 27 March 2026

The Cabinet Secretary, with the approval of the Prime Minister, has announced the appointment of Gareth Davies CB as the new Permanent Secretary at th...

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Douglas Wilson appointed as new Treasury Solicitor, HM Procurator General and Permanent Secretary, Government Legal Department

Douglas Wilson appointed as new Treasury Solicitor, HM Procurator General and Permanent Secretary, Government Legal Department

Friday, 27 March 2026

The Cabinet Secretary, with the approval of the Prime Minister, has appointed Douglas Wilson as the new Treasury Solicitor, HM Procurator General and ...

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Two Members reappointed to the Sports Grounds Safety Authority Board

Two Members reappointed to the Sports Grounds Safety Authority Board

Friday, 27 March 2026

The Secretary of State has reappointed Martin Esom and Bradley Pritchard as Members of the Sports Grounds Safety Authority Board for a term of three y...

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Modernising public procurement: backing British businesses and building a fairer economy 

Modernising public procurement: backing British businesses and building a fairer economy 

Thursday, 26 March 2026

Chris Ward, Cabinet Office Minister...

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Truth for victims and families as Orgreave Inquiry launches

Truth for victims and families as Orgreave Inquiry launches

Thursday, 26 March 2026

Miners and campaigners will finally get the answers they deserve as the government launches an inquiry into the violent events at Orgreave in 1984. ...

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British shipbuilding, steel, AI and energy infrastructure to be prioritised for government contracts for national security

British shipbuilding, steel, AI and energy infrastructure to be prioritised for government contracts for national security

Thursday, 26 March 2026

Shipbuilding, steel, AI and energy infrastructure will be recognised as critical for national security, with new guidance prioritising contracts for B...

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Ministers rip up consultation culture

Ministers rip up consultation culture

Thursday, 26 March 2026

Ministers working closely with the new Cabinet Secretary order a clear up of Whitehall consultation culture to speed up decision making and deliver fo...

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£1 billion invested in health protection as new Pandemic Strategy published

£1 billion invested in health protection as new Pandemic Strategy published

Wednesday, 25 March 2026

New Pandemic Preparedness Strategy has been published alongside the UK Government's response to the Covid-19 Inquiry Module 2 report. ...

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NHS reform and the future of the health service

NHS reform and the future of the health service

Wednesday, 25 March 2026

Health and Social Care Secretary Wes Streeting spoke in London on the steps being taken to reform the health service....

Government commits to introducing mandatory ethnicity and disability pay gap reporting for large employers

Government commits to introducing mandatory ethnicity and disability pay gap reporting for large employers

Wednesday, 25 March 2026

Minority ethnic groups and disabled people are to benefit as the government commits to introducing mandatory ethnicity and disability pay?gap reportin...

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Council first to get top consumer upgrade

Council first to get top consumer upgrade

Wednesday, 25 March 2026

The Regulator of Social Housing has published 21 regulatory judgements including a C1 consumer upgrade for Guildford Borough Council...

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Billions to go directly to small businesses across the country as government sets new targets for spending

Billions to go directly to small businesses across the country as government sets new targets for spending

Tuesday, 24 March 2026

Government departments have, for the first time, set individual spending targets for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to deliver over £7.4 bi...

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CMA concludes market investigation with major reforms to veterinary sector

CMA concludes market investigation with major reforms to veterinary sector

Tuesday, 24 March 2026

The CMA has set out its final reforms – which will start coming into force later this year – to help pet owners better navigate the vet services marke...

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Government to make 'plug in solar' available within months

Government to make 'plug in solar' available within months

Tuesday, 24 March 2026

'Plug-in' solar panels to be in shops within months, offering households chance to significantly cut energy bills....

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