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Children are paying an intolerable price for escalating militarised operations and settler attacks across the occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem.

A man has been remanded to custody after being charged with smuggling firearms and ammunition, following a National Crime Agency investigation.

APCC Chair Emily Spurrell comments on the following confirmation in today’s King’s Speech the government will introduce a bill to reform policing

The Charity Commission has launched a statutory inquiry into The Shoosmith Gallery (registered charity number 1147845).

Sarah Woolnough, Chief Executive of The King's Fund responds to the King's Speech and the government's announced intention to pass the NHS Modernisation Bill in this parliamentary session

The Environment Agency has stopped illegal waste activity in its tracks at a site near Chesterfield.

A US national has been charged with smuggling crystal meth following a National Crime Agency investigation.

On the 12 May, the government published the annual Cyber Security Sectoral Analysis 2026 report, sharing insights on the size, growth and focus areas for the UK cyber security sector. 

The Charity Commission has launched a statutory inquiry into Steiner Friends (registered charity number 1071781).

Statement from the Secretary of State regarding the King's Speech in Parliament

Director made false declarations on two separate government-backed loan applications

We’ve recommended that newborn babies receiving antibiotics in hospital could potentially switch to oral antibiotics and be cared for at home if they are doing well and responding to treatment.

Great Britain’s energy security and clean power ambitions have received a boost yesterday (Tuesday 12 May) after Ofgem greenlit early construction funding (ECF) for a series of large electricity transmission projects in Scotland.

The FCA is reviewing how consumer investment firms support bereaved customers and whether they're getting it right.

A child abuser who attempted to evade justice by faking severe illness has been sentenced after the Crown Prosecution Service and police combined to prove he was lying about his condition.

Rhun ap Iorwerth has become First Minister of Wales, following a swearing in ceremony in Cardiff yesterday afternoon.

Primary school children and teachers set to gain AI and digital skills as North East AI Growth Zone Taskforce meets to drive local opportunity

A Scottish soldier killed in Sicily during World War 2 has finally been identified and given a named grave, 83 years after he died in battle. The previously unknown soldier’s grave has been identified as that of Corporal (Cpl) Gilbert Nay Hamilton, from Lanarkshire.

Latest information on cases including British nationals.

New plans aim to support British farmers by improving supply resilience to global market shocks and supporting innovation in the fertiliser sector.

Isomorphic Labs – a company using frontier AI for drug design and development – is the latest to receive investment from Sovereign AI.

Defence Secretary announced UK contribution to Strait of Hormuz mission at virtual summit of Defence Ministers yesterday.

Forestry Commission staff whose plant health roles contribute to protecting woodlands, forests and green spaces.

Great Britain’s energy security and clean power ambitions yesterday (Tuesday 12 May) received a boost after Ofgem greenlit early construction funding (ECF) for a series of large electricity transmission projects in Scotland.

A waste and recycling company in South East London has been fined after Britain’s workplace regulator found multiple failures, including skips being dangerously stockpiled.

This report was issued in May 2026 and covers the time period 1 April 2026 to 30 April 2026 inclusive.

Sarah Spencer, UK Tech Envoy, underlined the opportunities and risks of frontier technologies, stressing responsible governance, partnerships and dialogue through the OSCE. She reaffirmed the UK’s support for Ukraine, condemned Russia’s illegal invasion, and highlighted the OSCE’s role in ensuring technological progress strengthens security, stability and a more humane future (12 May 2026).

Thousands of pounds have been seized from the bank accounts of a notorious American gangster who was once on the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted list.

The Combined Space Operations Initiative Principals' Board convened on 17 April 2026, in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

The 12 winning projects will provide more people with healthier and sustainable active travel options across England.

A new generation of brain-inspired computing technologies could lead to smarter AI and more efficient technologies for an increasingly data-driven world.

The King’s Speech – the second under this government – is expected to unveil over 35 bills and draft bills facing up to the big challenges our country faces and put the UK on a stronger, fairer path that unlocks hope for people across Britain.

The latest Child Measurement Programme official statistics from Public Health Wales show that 27.3 per cent of four – and five-year-olds in Wales are living with overweight or obesity – the highest all-Wales prevalence recorded since the programme began in 2014-2015. 

IOPC Director General Rachel Watson recently responded to Ofcom's ruling, on complaints we made about the BBC Panorama documentary 'The Chris Kaba shooting'

The House of Lords Industry and Regulators Committee has warned that a combination of unclear guidance from Government, legislative restrictions and the need to balance growth with their other duties might result in regulators failing to meet the Government’s call for them to facilitate innovation and growth.

The Assembly Speaker, Edwin Poots MLA, has encouraged people to take positive action to support mental health after hosting an event in Parliament Buildings yesterday (11 May 2026) to mark Mental Health Awareness Week.

A temporary weight restriction of 18 tonnes will be introduced from 1 July 2026 to ensure safety for all bridge users.

The World Health Assembly in Geneva presents a narrow window of opportunity for action to save multilateral cooperation on global health. Three things need to happen.

Hundreds of thousands of filers submitted their Self Assessment tax return for the 2025 to 2026 tax year between 6 and 12 April.

You may have noticed our weather app has changed a lot this year, with a new design and various updates since it went live in January. So, what has been the process behind the refreshed app, what has changed since launch, and what’s coming next?

Partnership will put the UK at the forefront of next generation self-driving technology 

Today MPs on the Education Committee warn that the government has no clear plan for universities facing insolvency and that protections for students are inadequate, as the Committee publishes a new report on the funding of higher education.

Station announcements by internationally acclaimed artist Dame Tracey Emin encourage people to be mindful of non-visible conditions and to give up their seat if they can to those who need it more.

Chronic fatigue syndrome patients, also known as ME, to benefit from world-first genomics study.

Shoppers are being urged to look out for lumps, swelling, skin changes and unexplained bruising as Morrisons teams up with the NHS to put cancer advice on its own-brand bath and shower products.

The FCA has banned Frank Breuer from working in UK financial services and fined him £755,000 for repeatedly acting without integrity and putting customers at risk for personal financial gain.

Companies House is reviewing the retention period for dissolved company records, following concerns that records should be held for longer than 20 years.

Hello there! My name is Sirea Jabar. I have recently switched roles at Homeless Link, from regional partnership manager (North) to National Learning and Development Manager, leading on the National Homelessness Skills Framework (NHSF).

UK and France to host first meeting of Defence Ministers to advance the Strait of Hormuz multinational mission. This comes as HMS Dragon, one of the UK’s most capable warships, will forward deploy to the region.

A new National Centre for Environmental Horticulture and Plant Health will help to protect the UK’s 23 million gardens.

Following last week's local elections and the Senedd vote in Wales, Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivered a reset speech on 11 May morning.

Foreign Secretary announces sanctions against organisations and individuals enabling hostile Iranian activity.

We have fined South Staffordshire Plc and South Staffordshire Water Plc (together South Staffordshire) £963,900 following a serious cyber attack that resulted in the personal information of 633,887 people being extracted and published on the dark web.  

The Prime Minister will meet with apprentices to underline the Government’s drive to overhaul the apprenticeship system, break down barriers to opportunity for young people and ensure the economy works for people in every part of the country.

Details of the fish health inspectorate service charter.

UK businesses are being urged to strengthen their cyber defences against fast-evolving AI-enabled threats.

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Hilary Benn yesterday (Monday 11 May) published the May Review Report

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) yesterday announced a major package of measures to protect workers from the dangers of engineered stone dust, including silicosis, a deadly-but-preventable lung disease caused by breathing in silica dust released during stone cutting.   

In at least three areas Europe and China’s interests align that harm Russia: preventing Putin from war with NATO, Russian de-industrialisation, and safeguarding NATO.

The UK is exposing and taking action against Russia’s hostile and heinous activity at every level, from its systematic campaign to forcibly deport and militarise Ukrainian children to recent attempts to interfere in upcoming Armenian elections.

President Trump should not concede much on issues like Taiwan. But both powers have an interest in opening the Strait of Hormuz and making progress on AI safety.

An Army specialist team has parachuted onto Tristan da Cunha to deliver critical medical support after it was confirmed that one British national on the island was suspected of contracting Hantavirus.

Modernising track and train will help improve the passenger experience, while supporting jobs, growth and homes in Britain.

The Ariel payload has cleared a major test milestone, paving the way for the mission that will uncover the secrets of over 1,000 alien worlds.

New legislation to be announced in the King's Speech on Wednesday will give government the option to bring British Steel into public ownership.

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office summoned the Chinese Ambassador on Friday 8 May following convictions under the National Security Act.

Lloyds Bank and the government are urging fans to Stop! Think Fraud ahead of the FIFA World Cup next month.

With a cooler northerly flow bringing lower than average temperatures for the time of year and the risk of overnight frost for some, we explore why frost can still occur late into Spring.

With the world distracted by the Iran war, the situation is worsening in Gaza, where neither Israel nor Hamas are under pressure to make progress on the ceasefire plan.

Today we’ve published the latest figures for complaints we’ve received about the UK’s major landline, broadband, mobile and pay-TV providers.

In 1928, a debate was held in the House of Lords on the right to dig up public roads.

New Cambridge South rail station opening in June 2026.

A man who moderated multiple dark web sites which shared indecent images of children has been sentenced to six years in prison, following a National Crime Agency investigation.

Statement given recently (08 May 2026) by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, at the UN Arria meeting on the West Bank.

CBI recently (09 May 2026) responded to the Scottish election result.

You just crossed the stage. You’ve got the scroll, the photos, and the debt. Now what?

The National Archives’ record collections on former British territories are an invaluable resource for researchers studying architectural history. In this blog, PhD student Adefola Toye considers how these and other records can be used for research into and beyond West Africa's colonial period.

9,500 more homes and businesses in Essex to receive faster, reliable internet as part of the government’s Project Gigabit roll out.  

French, Swiss and UK taskforce holds flagship event for prosecutors in London.

Cahir Hughes, Acting Head of the Electoral Commission, Scotland recently (08 May 2026) gave a statement following the conclusion of the Scottish Parliament election count.

On Friday 8th May, the Children’s Commissioner, Dame Rachel de Souza hosted her second Festival of Childhood in collaboration with Science and Industry Museum, Manchester. 

UCL marked the publication of Student London: A New History of Higher Education in the Capital with a vibrant celebration, honouring a new book that places the student experience at the heart of London’s history.

The Ministry of Defence will pay for Second World War veterans to attend commemorations in Europe this summer in partnership with the Royal British Legion

New education missions launched to open doors for children in the most under-served communities.

The Financial Action Task Force’s plans for cross-border payment transparency are welcome, but this ambition without safeguards may undermine financial system access.

The UK welcomed Armenia’s successful hosting of the European Political Community Summit in Yerevan, reaffirmed UK support for Armenia’s democratic resilience, and highlighted the agreement of a new UK–Armenia Strategic Partnership (07 May 2026).

As political parties in Wales respond to the outcome of the Senedd elections, the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) calls on the next Government to rule out the introduction of any form of rent controls. 

Recent assassinations in Aden are likely to undermine confidence in the Yemeni government’s ability to maintain security for its civilians as well as international organizations and aid workers.

CBI recently (08 May 2026) responded to the Welsh election result.

A convicted money launderer has been sentenced to an additional 499 days in prison for failing to fully pay the money owed under a Confiscation Order.

A Hampshire-based company has been fined after a roofer suffered life‑changing injuries when he fell through an unprotected loft hatch while carrying out work on a domestic property in Wimbledon

The Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC) has referred a man’s sentence for drug-related convictions to the Court of Appeal because time he spent in custody awaiting extradition to the UK was not deducted from the sentence.

Following a successful pilot in priority sectors, defence and robotics, the Regulatory Innovation Office (RIO)* are seeking insights from businesses to understand the regulatory barriers that are holding back innovation across all science and technology sectors. 

Oliver Griffiths, Group Director for Online Safety – statement on priorities for the year ahead

We have published our draft Business Plan and funding requirements for 2026/27, setting out our proposed programme of changes to improve how we regulate solicitors and law firms, with a sharper focus on protecting the public from the biggest risks.

The second phase of work on the Menai Suspension Bridge is progressing following the installation of the scaffold under the bridge known as the Aerotruss.

Somewhere right now, a promising drug candidate is failing a Phase II clinical trial. It will not make the news, but the costs run into the hundreds of millions. Multiply that across the industry, and you begin to understand why drug discovery, for all its scientific brilliance, remains one of the most economically broken pipelines in modern commerce. 

This year’s reception brought together leaders from policing, justice, fire and industry for an afternoon of discussion on the role of data and technology in improving public safety outcomes

Today we’ve published the latest figures for complaints we’ve received about the UK’s major providers of landline, mobile, broadband and pay-TV services.

Around 530 people in England will benefit from access to the Duchenne muscular dystrophy treatment givinostat, following the successful negotiation of a commercial deal to make the medicine available on the NHS.

The abundance of oil deposits in Somalia has lured interest from Turkey, deepening the Mogadishu-Ankara relationship.

Minister for Victims and Tackling Violence Against Women and Girls, Alex Davies-Jones visits Ukraine to address the United for Justice Conference.

Ofcom recently (05 May 2026) awarded small-scale DAB multiplex licences for six more areas across the UK.

The Democracy Defenders Award recognises the contribution civil society makes to promoting democracy in the OSCE region. PromoLex promotes democratic values, developing a strong civil society and implementing internationally recognised human rights standards in Moldova (07 May 2026).

YPO continues to support local communities through its annual £10,000 Social Value Fund, delivered as part of its Social Value and Sustainability Strategy and in partnership with Corona Energy.

Post poll statement given yesterday 07 May 2026.

A haulage company boss who used his business as cover for transporting cocaine has been jailed following a National Crime Agency investigation.

Today’s generation of teenagers are growing up worried about their futures and uncertain about voting in the next general election, the Children’s Commissioner will warn today, as she launches her final large scale national survey to ask children what it’s like to be a child in England today.

The UAE has emerged as Israel’s most operationally significant Arab partner. But, for now, the relationship is no guarantee of wider regional integration.

FDA General Secretary Dave Penman has responded to report from The Telegraph claiming that civil servants in HMRC and the Land Registry have been “faking office attendance”.

Ofsted's National Director for Education, Lee Owston, spoke at the Schools and Academies Show in London.

Over the last two years, a team of volunteers have transcribed The National Archives’ records of registered designs from 1885–1888. Jessie O’Keeffe worked on this project and reflected on why these records matter below.

Costa Rica to join UK as member of £13 trillion in GDP global trade bloc.

Artificial Intelligence is rapidly changing the way organisations approach resilience, crisis management, and emergency planning. 

The UK Government and European Commission gave a statement after the Specialised Committee on the Implementation of the Windsor Framework meeting.

Minister for Victims and Violence Against Women and Girls, Alex Davies-Jones MP addresses the United for Justice Conference in Kyiv.

Statement given yesterday by Jess Jambert-Gray, Deputy Political Coordinator, at the UN Security Council meeting on Sudan and South Sudan.

The risk that AI-enabled vulnerability discovery tools will be misused is real. How can the UK minimise its strategic dependence and stay capable in cyber defence?

Prime Minister Keir Starmer's statement to mark eighty-one years since VE Day.

The Crown Prosecution Service has today announced Barrie Drewitt-Barlow, 57, and Scott Drewitt-Barlow, 32, both from Danbury, Essex, have been charged with arranging or facilitating travel of another person with a view to exploitation, as well as sexual offences including rape.

Businesses see processing times slashed in groundbreaking new trial.

The UK condemns Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, which is a direct attack on the security architecture built after the Second World War.

Two men have been convicted of assisting a foreign intelligence service by conducting unauthorised information‑gathering and unlawful surveillance in the UK to benefit China.

The Government has responded to the Transport Committee’s report on skills for transport manufacturing without fully committing to any new measures focused on sector-specific recommendations. 

A new report from WWF has laid out how UK supermarkets can credibly claim reductions in emissions from soy, a key feed crop for poultry, pigs and farmed salmon. 

IOPC Director Amanda Rowe commented, following the acquittal yesterday (7 May) of Greater Manchester Police officer PC Mark Burrows, who was on trial for causing death by dangerous driving in connection with the death of Heather Smedley

The co-founder of clothing company Superdry has been jailed for eight years for raping a woman after a night out. 

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) is announcing the appointment of Luke Ashton as the new Director General for Digital, Data and Technology. 

The Speaker, Assembly Members and Assembly Committees will take part in a series of public engagement activities at the Balmoral Show next week, providing visitors with opportunities to learn more about the work of the Assembly.

We’re now recruiting for our new Pathways Trainee Programme.