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Meetings with ministers

146

In the last 12 months

49

Different ministers

44

Lobbying firms used

2

Meetings with ministers

DateMinisterPurpose, as published
16 July 2026Wes StreetingDHSCTo discuss industrial relations
30 June 2026Ed MilibandDESNZIntroductory meeting to discuss clean energy jobs, public sector decarbonisation
16 June 2026Kate DeardenDBTA roundtable meeting to discuss the upcoming Zero hours and similar contracts with Trade Unions
16 June 2026Michael ShanksDESNZTo discuss Offshore Wind Industry Council's (OWIC) costs workstream, Allocation Round 7/8, Supply chain, visas, skills investment fund and local clusters
15 June 2026Kate DeardenDBTA further discussion on the now redrafted Trade Union Access Code of Practice
2 June 2026Blair McDougallDBTRoundtable to to discuss Industrial Strategy Jobs Plans
28 May 2026Kate DeardenDBTA follow up meeting again to discuss the Trade Union Acces Code of Practice and the Central Arbitration Committee
27 May 2026James MurrayDHSCIntroductory conversation to hear union priorities
21 May 2026Alex NorrisHome OfficeHosted a Roundtable to discuss Earned Settlement Reforms
14 May 2026James MurrayDHSCIntroductory calls following appointment of new SofS
12 May 2026Kate DeardenDBTA meeting to discuss the upcoming Trade Union Access Code of Practice and the Central Abitration Committee
27 April 2026Ed MilibandDESNZConvening of the inaugural Clean Energy Jobs Plan Steering Group to discuss workforce and skills delivery, with a focus in this meeting on the Clean Energy Fair Work Charter
25 March 2026Bridget PhillipsonDfEIntroductory meeting with incoming UNISON General Secretary
24 March 2026Miatta FahnbullehMHCLGTo discuss the �Protecting What Matters� Action Plan, the sector's reflections on successful integration, and practical steps to support strong communities
24 March 2026Alison McGovernMHCLGRoundtable discussion on the �Protecting What Matters� Action Plan
23 March 2026Wes StreetingDHSCTo discuss migrant care workers
18 March 2026Chris WardCabinet OfficeA meeting to discuss public sector procurement with Trade Unions
17 March 2026Minister ShanksDESNZTo discuss reflections on Allocation Round 7 (AR7), priorities for the eighth allocation round (AR8), costs and planning capabilities
16 March 2026Minister ShanksDESNZTo discuss on ground mount solar, Allocation Round 7 (AR7) results, rooftop solar and delivering the ambition set out in the Warm Homes Plan (WHP)
12 March 2026Sarah JonesHome OfficePolice Covenant Roundtable
9 March 2026Mike TappHome OfficeRoundtable with Trade Unions on Earned Settlement
4 March 2026Karin SmythDHSCTo discuss workforce issues
4 March 2026Wes StreetingDHSCMeeting with Unison Health Committee
3 March 2026Mike TappHome OfficeDiscussion on Earned Settlement
23 February 2026Kate DeardenDBTTo discuss Trade Union Access following passage of the Employment Rights Act
23 February 2026Minister ShanksDESNZTo discuss perspectives and identify actions to continue to deliver good quality jobs in the electricity networks sector
11 February 2026Stephen KinnockDHSCTo engage with the sector on the fair pay agreement.
11 February 2026Kate DeardenDBTTo discuss industrial relations in social care, explain changes in the law through the Employment Rights Act and seek to build good-faith relationships.
3 February 2026James TimpsonMOJTo discuss experiences working for the Probation Service
26 January 2026Josh MacAlisterDfETo discuss UNISON's priorities across children's social care
20 January 2026Wes StreetingDHSCEvent to mark her departure from the role of General Secretary
19 January 2026Sarah JonesHome OfficeDiscussion on delivering manifesto commitments and informative discussion on ongoing work
12 January 2026Chris WardCabinet OfficeA meeting to discuss public sector procurement with Trade Unions
17 December 2025Alex NorrisHome OfficeEvent hosted by UNISON to discuss migrant care workers
16 December 2025Sarah JonesHome OfficeParliamentary event for police staff
15 December 2025Torsten BellDWPTo discuss Pension Schemes Bill
11 December 2025Jacqui SmithDfETo discuss pay in higher education, higher education funding and the Post-16 Education and Skills White Paper
9 December 2025Angela EagleDefraDiscussion with unions about skills and issues facing workers in the food, farming and fishing sectors
9 December 2025Michael ShanksDESNZTo discuss key solar metrics, recent progress regarding action delivery and some key reflections from industry
8 December 2025Sarah JonesHome OfficeDiscussion on delivering manifesto commitments and informative discussion on ongoing work
25 November 2025Kate DeardenDBTTo discuss implementation of the Employment Rights Bill
25 November 2025Wes StreetingDHSCTo discuss industrial relations
24 November 2025Kate DeardenDBTTo discuss implementation of the Employment Rights Bill
20 November 2025Kate DeardenDBTTo discuss the role of the Dispute Resolution System Taskforce and reforming the dispute resolution system to work both for workers and employers
13 November 2025Nick Thomas-SymondsCabinet OfficeTo hear and engage with civic society and businesses on their concerns around the Windsor Framework.
12 November 2025Gillian MerronDHSCto discuss women's health and work
11 November 2025Sarah JonesHome OfficeTo discuss Policing Reforms & Police Staff
10 November 2025Rachel ReevesHMTRoundtable with trade unions ahead of Autumn Budget
28 October 2025Pat McFaddenDWPAn introductory discussion to listen to the priorities of trade unions.
17 October 2025Darren JonesHMTTo meet TUC members about the public sector pay round
14 October 2025Sarah JonesHome OfficeTo discuss trade unions
7 October 2025David LammyMOJPolitical call with General Secretary of UNISON
17 September 2025Ed MilibandDESNZRoundtable meeting to discuss HMG's workforce strategy
16 September 2025Kate DeardenDBTIntroductory meeting and to discuss the implementation of the Employment Rights Bill
10 September 2025Michael ShanksDESNZTo discuss workforce and skills, the offshore grid and supply chains
8 September 2025Wes StreetingDHSCTo discuss NHS reforms, industrial relations and the 10 Year Health Plan
2 September 2025Justin MaddersDBTTo discuss the Employment Rights Bill and how it will benefit workers
5 August 2025Wes StreetingDHSCTo discuss industrial relations
5 August 2025Karin SmythDHSCTo discuss industrial relations
22 July 2025Baroness TaylorMHCLGTo discuss local government workforce development
21 July 2025Emma HardyDefraTo discuss general conditions in the water sector.
16 July 2025Karin SmythDHSCTo discuss industrial relations
30 June 2025Justin MaddersDBTTo discuss the Employment Rights Bill Implementation Roadmap
26 June 2025Seema MalhotraHome OfficeVisa Sponsorship
26 June 2025Wes StreetingDHSCTo discuss the 10 Year Health Plan
24 June 2025Raymond CollinsFCDOTo discuss human rights and governance issues
11 June 2025Wes StreetingDHSCTo discuss the Spending Review
11 June 2025Catherine McKinnellDfEStakeholder call to discuss the Spending Review
10 June 2025Stephen MorganDfETo discuss the recent financial outlook survey on Maintained Nursery Schools
4 June 2025Catherine McKinnellDfETo discuss school support staff
3 June 2025Wes StreetingDHSCTo discuss Pay Reccomendations
3 June 2025Stephen KinnockDHSCTo discuss the Employment Rights Bill and the Fair Pay Agreement.
28 May 2025Rachel ReevesHMTRoundtable with Trade Unions on public services ahead of the Spending Review.
21 May 2025Wes StreetingDHSCCall to discuss Pay Reccomendations
21 May 2025Catherine McKinnellDfEStakeholder call to provide pay and funding update
15 May 2025Georgia GouldCabinet OfficeTo discuss improving relations with trade unions
6 May 2025Wes StreetingDHSCMeeting to discuss NHS reform
6 May 2025Stephen TimmsDWPAnnual Reception for the Disability Employment Charter.
1 May 2025Maggie JonesDBTTo discuss the Employment Rights Bill
24 April 2025Wes StreetingDHSCCall to discuss Pay Reccomendations
23 April 2025Justin MaddersDBTTo discuss the Employment Rights Bill and employment tribunals
8 April 2025Wes StreetingDHSCDinner to discuss the SofS attendance at a conference
7 April 2025Minister ShanksDESNZTo discuss building the North Sea's Energy Future
2 April 2025Jacqui SmithDfETo discuss further education and skills issues, in particular to discuss challenges faced by further education support staff
18 March 2025Alison McGovernDWPStakeholder call to engage ahead of the Pathways to Work Green paper launch
13 March 2025Baroness TaylorMHCLGTo discuss the Government's housing plans, including the social and private rented sectors, funding and workforce capacity, upcoming legislation, and the National Planning Policy Framework.
13 March 2025Stephen KinnockDHSCTo discuss the Fair Pay Agreement
13 March 2025Raymond CollinsFCDOTo discuss priorities at UN Commission on the Status of Women
26 February 2025Wes StreetingDHSCTo discuss fair pay agreements in adult social care
26 February 2025Justin MaddersDBTTo discuss the Employment Rights Bill in addition to timescales and funding for fair pay agreements
26 February 2025Alison McGovernDWPRoundtable to discuss the Child Poverty Strategy
25 February 2025Angela RaynerMHCLGTo discuss reforms to employment rights as part of the Employment Rights Bill
25 February 2025Jacqui SmithDfETo discuss Higher Education reform agenda and implications for workforce and financial sustainability
24 February 2025Stephen KinnockDHSCTo discuss carers support in employment
24 February 2025Justin MaddersDBTTo discuss support for unpaid carers in addition to the Government’s progress on supporting working carers, including through the Employment Rights Bill and the review of Carers Leave.
12 February 2025Justin MaddersDBTTo discuss the passage of the Employment Rights Bill
11 February 2025Darren JonesHMTDiscussion on the reform of Statutory Sick Pay.
10 February 2025Catherine WestFCDOTo discuss the government's ongoing China audit
4 February 2025Angela RaynerMHCLGTo discuss progress on the Employment Rights Bill.
29 January 2025Justin MaddersDBTTo discuss the Employment Rights Bill, statutory sick pay and flexible working
29 January 2025Alison McGovernDWPRoundtable to discuss Statutory Sick Pay and Employment Rights Bill
21 January 2025Jacqui SmithDfEA meeting with the HE Unions Advisory Group to discuss Post-16 education and skills strategy and HE reform
20 January 2025Bridget PhillipsonDfEA meeting with employer organisations, unions and the Department on Improving Education Together
14 January 2025Wes StreetingDHSCTo discuss the NHS workforce
14 January 2025Karin SmythDHSCTo discuss NHS workforce issues
8 January 2025Alison McGovernDWPRoundtable to discuss Statutory Sick Pay
2 January 2025Wes StreetingDHSCTo discuss the independent commission into adult social care
18 December 2024Emma HardyDefraMeeting to discuss the water sector
10 December 2024Karin SmythDHSCTo discuss pay review body process
2 December 2024Georgia GouldCabinet OfficeMeeting to discuss policy directions in procurement and consult on potential changes
27 November 2024Stephen KinnockDHSCTo discuss Fair Pay Agreements.
25 November 2024Minister MaddersDBTTo discuss the Employment Rights Bill, zero hours contracts and unfair dismissal
21 November 2024Minister MaddersDBTTo discuss the Employment Rights Bill and fire and rehire
18 November 2024Minister MaddersDBTTo discuss reforms to trade union legislation, collective bargaining and right of access
4 November 2024Karin SmythDHSCMeeting to understand NHS workforce
4 November 2024Wes StreetingDHSCTo discuss fair pay agreements
4 November 2024Stephen KinnockDHSCFirst meeting of the Fair Pay Agreement Working Group.
4 November 2024Wes StreetingDHSCTo discuss workforce issues
30 October 2024Wes StreetingDHSCTo discuss workforce issues and the Budget
30 October 2024Catherine McKinnellDfEBudget Stakeholder Call to go through measures following Budget speech
21 October 2024Stephen TimmsDWPMeeting with key stakeholders with an interest in asbestos to discuss the possibility of a non-domestic asbestos register.
17 October 2024Rachel ReevesHMTIntroductory roundtable with the General Secretaraties and representatives of 14 trade unions to discuss their priorities and the government's plans on industrial strategy, Make Work Pay, public sector pay, skills and tax & pensions.
17 October 2024Jim McMahonMHCLGTo discuss UNISON's report into Local Government Funding
15 October 2024Minister MaddersDBTTo discuss the impact of the Make Work Pay plan and empowering trade union reps
10 October 2024Anneliese DoddsFCDOTo discuss HMG's plans to Make Work Pay, equal pay provisions and the pay gap for outsourced workers
10 October 2024Douglas AlexanderDBTRoundtable to discuss the priorities of the Civil Society sector in the UK's trade strategy
10 October 2024Stephen TimmsDWPMet with UNISON to discuss some of the key policies areas for the Government and DWP that relate to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and wider Occupational Safety and Health.
8 October 2024Jonathan ReynoldsDBTTo discuss the latest updates on Make Work Pay and the Employment Rights Bill
8 October 2024Angela RaynerMHCLGTo discuss the make work pay plan and Employment Rights Bill
1 October 2024Jonathan ReynoldsDBTTo discuss Make Work Play including zero hours contract and unfair dismal
1 October 2024Angela RaynerMHCLGTo discuss unfair dismissal and the Employment Rights Bill
18 September 2024Jonathan ReynoldsDBTTo discuss Make Work Pay and the Employment Rights Bill
18 September 2024Justin MaddersDBTTo discuss the Government’s objectives relating to zero hours contracts, reaffirming the commitment to the plan to Make Work Pay
18 September 2024Stephen KinnockDHSCA roundtable with adult social care stakeholders.
17 September 2024Jim McMahonMHCLGTo discuss the Local Government Pensions Scheme
3 September 2024Karin SmythDHSCTo the discuss Agenda for Change issues
3 September 2024Nick Thomas-SymondsCabinet OfficeMeeting with the Domestic Advisory Group of stakeholders that Ministers meet on a regular basis as required under the UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement.
19 August 2024Rachel ReevesHMT ministerial meetings July to September 2024Meeting to discuss trade union relations and the UK economy / public services.
14 August 2024Justin MaddersDBTTo discuss the Government's plan to Make Work Pay and encourage partners to share their thoughts on the programme
14 August 2024Jonathan ReynoldsDBTTo discuss the plans to Make Work Pay
30 July 2024Stephen KinnockDHSCTo discuss the workforce training funding announcement.
29 July 2024Sarah JonesDESNZDiscussed the Office for Clean Energy Jobs
29 July 2024Ed MilibandDESNZTo discuss the Office for Clean Energy Jobs, skills, and collaboration between Government and Trade Unions
28 July 2024Wes StreetingDHSCTo discuss industrial relations
16 July 2024Ed MilibandDESNZIntroductory call discussing the role of trade unions in the energy transition
5 July 2024Wes StreetingDHSCTo discuss industrial relations

Consultant lobbying firms

  • Connect Public Affairs Limited
    April to June 2026; January to March 2026; October to December 2025; July to September 2025; April to June 2025; January to March 2025; October to December 2024; July to September 2024; April to June 2024
  • Inflect Partners Limited
    July to September 2024
    Client named as “UNISON (Future Social Care Coalition)”
About these records. Each row is one entry in a minister’s published meetings return, so a meeting with two ministers appears once for each. Dates and purposes are shown as the department published them. Published under these names too: “Unison”. Sources: GOV.UK ministers’ meetings transparency returns and the Registrar of Consultant Lobbyists quarterly returns, both under the Open Government Licence v3.0.