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Planning and Infrastructure Bill: RPC Statement of Lateness

RPC statement about the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government’s (MHCLG) late submission of the Planning and Infrastructure B

Whole genome sequencing service launched to tackle hepatitis C

Latest data show continued progress towards elimination of hepatitis C as a public health threat in England

UN Human Rights Council 58: UK Statement on promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism

UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedo

The UK's response to global tariffs on steel and aluminium

The Business Secretary responds to the US imposing global tariffs on steel and aluminium from today (Wednesday 12 March).

Appointment of Church Commissioner: 12 March 2025

The King has approved that Ms Suzanne Avery be re-appointed a Church Commissioner, to February 2027.

Bathing water reforms keep pace with Britain’s love of swimming

Reforms to modernise bathing waters could see swimmers enjoying cleaner water and flexible seasons, as government states plans to bolster b

CMA launches review of merger remedies approach and publishes new mergers charter

The CMA launches review of approach to merger remedies and publishes new Mergers Charter as next steps in its plan to enhance the UK’s merge

NI Secretary to attend St Patrick's Day events in Washington

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland will travel to Washington D.C. this week to participate in the annual St. Patrick’s Day events.

Letter to the Treasury Committee about the Payment Systems Regulator

Letter to the Treasury Committee regarding the announcement to consolidate the PSR and its functions primarily into the FCA.

PM statement on talks in Saudi Arabia: 11 March 2025

Prime Minister Keir Starmer's statement on the talks in Saudi Arabia.