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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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UK reaffirms commitment to humane treatment of POWs and accountability of Russia in Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE

UK reaffirms commitment to humane treatment of POWs and accountability of Russia in Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE

Wednesday, 25 February 2026

Ambassador Neil Holland reaffirms the UK’s commitment to the humane treatment of prisoners of war, highlighting the IHL obligations, improving oversig...

Three councils fail to meet RSH’s consumer standards

Three councils fail to meet RSH’s consumer standards

Wednesday, 25 February 2026

Runnymede Borough Council received a C4 rating and both City of London Corporation and Rugby Borough Council received C3 gradings. ...

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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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We are calling time on the justice system of the past

We are calling time on the justice system of the past

Tuesday, 24 February 2026

Deputy Prime Minister Rt Hon David Lammy MP sets out his vision for the future of the courts at Microsoft’s AI tour....

Deputy Prime Minister sets out vision for the justice system

Deputy Prime Minister sets out vision for the justice system

Tuesday, 24 February 2026

Victims will benefit from a ‘transformed’ justice system, the Deputy Prime Minister has set out in a speech earlier today (24 February). ...

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Regulation as an Enabler of Innovation: A Regional Perspective

Regulation as an Enabler of Innovation: A Regional Perspective

Tuesday, 24 February 2026

By Richard Stubbs...

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Water Minister at World Water Tech Innovation Summit

Water Minister at World Water Tech Innovation Summit

Tuesday, 24 February 2026

Water Minister Emma Hardy delivered the opening keynote speech at the World Water-Tech Innovation Summit in London ...

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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Radical expansion in rights for children with SEND

Radical expansion in rights for children with SEND

Monday, 23 February 2026

Radical expansion in rights for children with special educational needs and disabilities to transform life chances....

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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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Prime Minister announces seven new stations and major rail funding commitment

Prime Minister announces seven new stations and major rail funding commitment

Tuesday, 17 February 2026

A generational UK Government commitment to modernise Welsh rail is set to support 12,000 jobs across Wales....

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Five new teams in Anglia to protect waterways from pollution

Five new teams in Anglia to protect waterways from pollution

Friday, 13 February 2026

Largest ever enforcement workforce protecting waterways from pollution including five new teams for the Anglian area....

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Seven new teams in the South East protect rivers from pollution

Seven new teams in the South East protect rivers from pollution

Friday, 13 February 2026

Largest ever enforcement workforce protecting waterways from pollution includes seven new teams for the South East...

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7 new Trustees appointed to the National Museums Liverpool Board

7 new Trustees appointed to the National Museums Liverpool Board

Friday, 13 February 2026

The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport has appointed 7 new Trustees to the National Museums Liverpool Board, for 4 years terms....

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Communities set to benefit from 13 new bathing spots proposed across England

Communities set to benefit from 13 new bathing spots proposed across England

Friday, 13 February 2026

Proposed sites include the first ever on the River Thames in London ...

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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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Government to publish new gender guidance for schools

Government to publish new gender guidance for schools

Thursday, 12 February 2026

Guidance for gender questioning children is clear schools should take a careful approach when a child asks to social transition. ...

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Tougher rules on political interference to keep UK elections secure

Tougher rules on political interference to keep UK elections secure

Thursday, 12 February 2026

Foreign actors will no longer be able to use their money to interfere in the UK’s elections, as part of the biggest expansion of democratic participat...

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Largest ever enforcement workforce protecting waterways from pollution

Largest ever enforcement workforce protecting waterways from pollution

Wednesday, 11 February 2026

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

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Environment Secretary at Economist Water Summit

Environment Secretary at Economist Water Summit

Wednesday, 11 February 2026

Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds delivered a speech at the Economist Water Summit in London....

150 countries approve a new blueprint for business action on nature

150 countries approve a new blueprint for business action on nature

Monday, 09 February 2026

• UK hosted nature summit ends with agreement of a Business & Biodiversity Assessment to shape private sector action on nature ...

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Four Trustees appointed to The Royal Parks Board

Four Trustees appointed to The Royal Parks Board

Friday, 06 February 2026

The Secretary of State has appointed Michael Eldridge, Lorna Parker, Justine Simons, and Ruth Willmott as Trustees of The Royal Parks Board for a term...

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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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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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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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Licence surrender refused

Licence surrender refused

Friday, 23 January 2026

The Traffic Commissioner for the South Eastern and Metropolitan Traffic Area, Sarah Bell, has revoked the operator licence held by SJ Europe Limited a...

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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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Three Commissioners terms extended to the Historic England Board

Three Commissioners terms extended to the Historic England Board

Thursday, 22 January 2026

The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport has extended the second terms of Sandra Dinneen, Paul Farmer and Patrick Newberry...

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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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