The government's response to the MAC's Seasonal Worker review

Thursday, 12 February 2026 Migration Advisory Committee

On 23 March 2023, the MAC launched a self-commissioned review into the Seasonal Worker route and this is the government's response....

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Record year of drug seizures made by Border Force

Thursday, 12 February 2026 - 17:18 Home Office News Story

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 UK fully supports the new government’s efforts to advance security, stability and prosperity for the Yemeni people: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Thursday, 12 February 2026 - 17:15 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Speech

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Yemen....

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

Thursday, 12 February 2026 - 16:37 Cabinet Office News Story

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

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Infected Blood Memorial Committee Vice Chair Resignation

Thursday, 12 February 2026 - 16:31 Infected Blood Memorial Committee Press Release

Infected Blood Memorial Committee Vice-Chair, Joan Edgington, steps down from her role. ...

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Government to publish new gender guidance for schools

Thursday, 12 February 2026 - 16:07 Department for Education Press Release

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

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The response to Phil Bowen's appointment as Interim Chair of the YJB

Thursday, 12 February 2026 - 15:21 Youth Justice Board for England and Wales News Story

The Secretary of State for Justice and Lord Chancellor has announced the appointment of Phil Bowen as Interim Chair of the Youth Justice Board (YJB)....

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Clean?Energy Jobs Fair?held?at Barnsley College

Thursday, 12 February 2026 - 14:48 Department for Energy Security and Net Zero Press Release

Around 175 school pupils and college students from across South Yorkshire visited the fair to find out about jobs in clean energy....

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Certification Officer: Announcements

Thursday, 12 February 2026 - 14:40 Certification Officer News Story

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

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Attorney General's speech at Great Synagogue, Sydney

Thursday, 12 February 2026 - 14:17 Attorney General's Office Speech

The Attorney General Richard Hermer KC addressed the congregation at the Great Synagogue in Sydney, Australia, where he commemorated those who died in the terrorist attack at Bondi beach....

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Anti dumping measure on ironing boards from China maintained

Thursday, 12 February 2026 - 12:07 Trade Remedies Authority News Story

The UK government has accepted the TRA’s recommendation to maintain an anti-dumping measure on ironing boards from China for a further five years....

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Minister Narayan AI speech at Founders Forum

Thursday, 12 February 2026 - 11:19 Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Speech

Kanishka Narayan, Minister for AI and Online Safety, spoke at Founders Forum on 10 February 2026....

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Upgrade works under way on airfield at RAF Coningsby

Thursday, 12 February 2026 - 11:07 Defence Infrastructure Organisation News Story

DIO is delivering a £28 million project to upgrade the airfield at RAF Coningsby, in Lincolnshire...

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Armed forces careers unlocked for tens of thousands through new recruitment drive

Thursday, 12 February 2026 - 10:48 Ministry of Defence Press Release

People looking for a career in the Armed Forces will receive advice directly from military personnel in their local jobcentre, under new plans to boost military recruitment. ...

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Ministers kick off review to safeguard radio’s future

Thursday, 12 February 2026 - 10:37 Department for Culture, Media and Sport Press Release

Review will examine digital shifts, market trends and emerging technologies including use of AI...

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Update on the Serious Fraud Office’s e discovery review

Thursday, 12 February 2026 - 10:20 Serious Fraud Office News Story

Our Director of Operations Emma Luxton provides information on our review of past e-discovery software....

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Correcting Russia’s false claims about the OSCE: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 12 February 2026 - 10:13 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Speech

Ambassador Holland rejects Russia’s false claims about the OSCE, stressing that it is Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, refusal to engage with OSCE mechanisms and continued detention of OSCE staff ...

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Tougher rules on political interference to keep UK elections secure

Thursday, 12 February 2026 - 10:09 Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government Press Release

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 participation in a generation...

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Safety bulletin 1/2026 (video) published

Thursday, 12 February 2026 - 10:00 Marine Accident Investigation Branch News Story

Published at the request of industry to promote the safety issues identified during the MAIB’s investigation to those involved in ship assist towage operations....

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