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Commons HCWS470
Post 16 Qualifications review update
Today we are publishing the list of new Alternative Academic Qualifications (AAQs) and new Technical Qualifications (TQs) that will be publicly funded at level 3 from 1 August 2025. This follows th...
Made: 2024-05-16
Luke Hall
Luke Hall
The Minister of State for Skills, Apprenticeships and Higher Education
Con
Department: Department for Education
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Commons HCWS469
Energy Infrastructure Planning Projects
This Statement concerns an application for development consent made under the Planning Act 2008 by Mallard Pass Solar Farm Limited for development consent for the construction and operation of a so...
Made: 2024-05-16
Claire Coutinho
Claire Coutinho
Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero
Con
Department: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
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Commons HCWS468
Smarter Regulation Programme Update
A year ago, the Government established the Smarter Regulation Programme to focus on improving regulation across the UK economy to reduce burdens, push down the cost of living and drive economic gro...
Made: 2024-05-16
Kemi Badenoch
Kemi Badenoch
Secretary of State for Department for Business and Trade
Con
Department: Department for Business and Trade
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Commons HCWS467
Update of Gamete Donation Regulations
In a parliamentary debate on 23 October 2023, I announced the Government’s intention to update the UK’s gamete donation regulations. The first change would allow people living with HIV with an unde...
Made: 2024-05-15
Maria Caulfield
Maria Caulfield
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Minister for Women) and Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Minister for Mental Health and Women’s Health Strategy)
Con
Department: Department of Health and Social Care
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Commons HCWS466
Solar and protecting our Food Security and Best and Most Versatile (BMV) Land
Food security is an essential part of national security. This Government is fully committed to delivering robust UK food security and recognises its paramount importance to our national security. T...
Made: 2024-05-15
Claire Coutinho
Claire Coutinho
Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero
Con
Department: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
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Commons HCWS465
Sudan and El Fasher Update
A year ago, the Sudanese people were plunged into a brutal and needless conflict. The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) continue to inflict terrible violence and harrow...
Made: 2024-05-15
Mr Andrew Mitchell
Mr Andrew Mitchell
Deputy Foreign Secretary and Minister of State (Development and Africa)
Con
Department: Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
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Commons HCWS464
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Civil Service
The Government has a plan to deliver a brighter future for Britain, with long-term economic security and opportunity: where hard work is always rewarded; where ambition and aspiration are celebrate...
Made: 2024-05-14
Esther McVey
Esther McVey
Minister without Portfolio
Con
Department: Cabinet Office
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Commons HCWS463
Drug and Alcohol Treatment Update
The government’s landmark ten-year drug strategy From Harm to Hope committed to developing a comprehensive workforce strategy to rebuild the drug and alcohol treatment and recovery workforce. Impro...
Made: 2024-05-14
Andrea Leadsom
Andrea Leadsom
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Minister for Public Health, Start for Life and Primary Care)
Con
Department: Department of Health and Social Care
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Commons HCWS462
UK COVID-19 Inquiry response costs for Quarter 4 23/24
The Minister of State, Baroness Neville-Rolfe DBE CMG, has today made the following statement:Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government acted to save lives and livelihoods, prevent the NHS b...
Made: 2024-05-14
Alex Burghart
Alex Burghart
Parliamentary Secretary for the Cabinet Office
Con
Department: Cabinet Office
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Commons HCWS461
High Streets Update
Today, we publish the response to the High Street Rental Auction consultation that was launched last year. We sought views on matters relating to the delivery of High Street Rental Auctions and tod...
Made: 2024-05-14
Jacob Young
Jacob Young
Minister for Levelling Up
Con
Department: Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
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Commons HCWS460
Second UK Farm to Fork Summit
Today the Prime Minister will host the second UK Farm to Fork Summit alongside government Ministers at No.10 Downing Street, recognising the crucial importance of the farming and food sector. The a...
Made: 2024-05-14
Steve Barclay
Steve Barclay
Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Con
Department: Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
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Commons HCWS459
Public Health Update
I wish to update the House on an increase in whooping cough (Pertussis) cases across England and the actions that the Government and health system are taking to control spread of the disease.Data p...
Made: 2024-05-13
Victoria Atkins
Victoria Atkins
Secretary of State for Health and Social Care
Con
Department: Department of Health and Social Care
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Commons HCWS458
HMP Wandsworth Update
This statement concerns the HM Chief Inspector of Prison’s decision to invoke an Urgent Notification at HMP Wandsworth.In accordance with the Protocol between HM Chief Inspector of Prisons and the ...
Made: 2024-05-13
Edward Argar
Edward Argar
Minister of State (Ministry of Justice)
Con
Department: Ministry of Justice
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Commons HCWS457
Welfare fraud update
Public support for our welfare system relies on there being confidence that taxpayers’ money goes to those who need it, rather than into the hands of criminals. That is why we cannot allow fraudste...
Made: 2024-05-13
Mel Stride
Mel Stride
The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions
Con
Department: Department for Work and Pensions
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Commons HCWS456
HMRC Update
HMRC plays a crucial role in collecting revenue to fund our vital public services. The department’s strategy is to become a digital first tax administration. This involves helping customers move to...
Made: 2024-05-13
Nigel Huddleston
Nigel Huddleston
The Financial Secretary to the Treasury
Con
Department: Treasury
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