Cryptic crossword clue
The latest is the responsibility of very small people 2,2,3,6

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 16 letter word UP TO THE MINUTE

I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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The straight part
We know that "The latest" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case the latest = up to the minute.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does UP TO THE MINUTE mean?

UP TO THE MINUTE adjective
  1. Modern, contemporary
  2. Including the very latest information

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