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The Prime Minister hosted the President of France, Emmanuel Macron, at Downing Street today.

The UK has announced its intention to invest £400 million into the Tropical Forests Forever Facility (TFFF).

Almost a quarter of a million young people have had potentially life-saving protection against MenB (meningococcal B), as the NHS urges them to “get fully shielded” with a vital second dose before university courses begin later this month. 

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has summoned the Russian Charge D'affaires to condemn the recent drone attack in the strongest terms.

We've linked up with the Youth Sport Trust and Greenhouse Sports to launch Elevate, which aims to identify and develop 45 talented young people in sport, prioritising high potential over privilege

UKHSA study finds sleep app cough data can detect respiratory illness and signal outbreaks early.

More people joined the Regular Armed Forces than left for the fourth consecutive quarter, the longest such run since 2021.

Part of the UK Government's commitment to empowering local communities to create jobs and growth by spreading power throughout the country

The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has warned of the serious consequences of misusing police systems after two Derbyshire Constabulary call handlers were jailed for abusing their positions.

Political parties registered in the UK have reported accepting £17,085,354 in donations and public funds during the second quarter of 2026 (April to June), according to figures published today by the Electoral Commission (Opens in new window). 

LGBT veterans can apply for restorative measures, including financial recognition payments of up to £70,000.

A former Derbyshire Constabulary officer has been charged with multiple counts of misconduct in public office over claims he abused his position to try and form “improper sexual or emotional” relationships with women.

States lacking vast nuclear and conventional capabilities should team with the private sector via letters of marque and digital levée en masse.

RFA Resurgent's keel laying ceremony took place at Navantia UK's Appledore shipyard today, as her sister ships' names, RFA Reliant and RFA Resourceful, were revealed during the ceremony.

We are investigating the circumstances of a fatal road traffic incident, which followed a police pursuit, in Stratford-upon-Avon on Monday 24 August where a driver died at the scene and another motorist was seriously injured.

The FCA has decided to ban Daniel Thomas from working in financial services and fine him £742,700 after finding he recklessly gave defined benefit pension transfer advice he was neither qualified nor allowed to give.

As summer draws to a close and the first signs of changing leaves begin to appear, many people start asking the same question: when does autumn actually begin?

Small donations at the checkout can be easy to overlook, but through Tech4Families they have become a practical way to help children and families get the technology they need.

Cutting costs and supporting teachers while delivering on reforms.

Former directors sentenced for defrauding 3,000 people.

Around £4 million has been repaid to 27,000 workers.

The Chief of Defence Logistics and Support (CDLS) has announced the names of the individuals and teams recognised in the CDLS Industry Commendations 2026.

The agenda and papers for the September 2026 Board meeting in Swansea have been published.

Going without notice until they are not there, batteries are increasingly critical to Defence, but a steady supply is far from assured.

New support for families to be phased in from next year.

New National Navigation Strategy out for consultation. Developed with staff and representatives from stakeholder groups. Views sought before 21 October.

Britain’s brightest aspiring lawyers are to benefit from an ambitious new scheme designed to help train the next generation of criminal barristers.

The market debut of Unitree, China’s leading humanoid robot company, has stoked fears that Beijing’s ambitions for robots exceed demand. Until humanoid robots reach their ‘ChatGPT moment’ those worries will remain.

A confidential out of court settlement has been reached in a long-running civil case.

This POSTnote outlines how collaborative decision-making can support multifunctional land-use decisions to deliver locally legitimate outcomes in England.

A Nottinghamshire Police officer who told a detainee to “go home” and “get on a boat and go back to where you come from” has been dismissed at a misconduct hearing, following an investigation by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC).

Firms across the private sector expect momentum to remain weak in the run up to the new Chancellor’s first Budget in October – but businesses’ overall outlook is the least pessimistic in almost two years, according to the CBI’s latest Growth Indicator report.

The 2026 recipients of the Merchant Navy Medal represent the very best of the UK's maritime sector, demonstrating exceptional service, dedication and leadership.

Providing more healthcare services at home for people across Scotland is central to the Scottish Government’s ambition to fundamentally reform the NHS in the year ahead, the Deputy First Minister has said.

Three new cross-government taskforces are being launched in the new Office of the Prime Minister & Cabinet, tackling systemic issues like the cost of living and public control of essentials and supporting local communities.

In July 2026, the government announced that it would not proceed with its proposals for digital identity.

The Prime Minister will host President Macron in Downing Street today (Thursday 3 September) to discuss shared challenges facing both countries.

The Welsh Government is today (Thursday 3 September 2026) setting out how significant funding will cut the NHS Wales waiting list and end 2 year waits for treatment.

APCC Criminal Justice Leads’ yesterday responded to further changes to prisoner early release scheme.

In this blog, Met Office climate scientists Dr Nick Dunstone and Dr Gillian Kay explain how climate modelling can provide context to this summer’s remarkable temperatures.

Blog posted by: Alan Maddrell – Senior Content Designer for GOV.UK Pay, Government Digital Service and Beth Brown, Lead Product Manager for GOV.UK Pay, Government Digital Service, 2 September 2026 – Digital Service Platforms, Digital, Data and Technology, GOV.UK Pay.

Independent report by Webropol providing detailed information and analysis of staff experience in health and social care across Scotland, broken down by protected characteristics (as stated in Equality Act 2010). This report compiles data from the 2025 iMatter survey.

Pakistan’s plans for geopolitical influence will rest on its ability to resolve internal conflict.

For some children, attending traditional sports classes can feel overwhelming. Busy environments, large groups, and unfamiliar routines can often create participation barriers for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

At ESPO, we aim to make public sector procurement as simple as possible for our customers.

CBI recently (01 September 2026) responded to Prime Minister’s first statement to parliament.

Blog posted by: Emily Middleton, Director General for Digital Transformation and Christine Bellamy, Director General, Digital Products Group, 1 September 2026 – Digital Devolution, Digital strategy, GDS Local.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham joins Their Majesties The King and Queen, and the President of France, Emmanuel Macron to visit the Bayeux Tapestry exhibition at the British Museum.

While the Royal Navy's Hybrid Air Wing is often discussed in terms of platforms and technology, its longer-term significance may be to expand the options available to maritime commanders.

Today (Wednesday) is 'gender pensions gap day’ when the average retired woman would effectively stop receiving a pension if it was paid out at the same rate as men, says the TUC. 

Education & Skills Training and Development (ESTD) is an apprenticeship training provider that specialises in the education and childcare sectors and supports around 1,300 apprentices across the UK. 

Family Fund’s Digitally Excluded research found that 93% of survey respondents were either digitally excluded or at risk of exclusion, with many facing overlapping barriers around affordability, devices, connectivity, skills and accessibility.

A single particle interaction is the most intriguing signal reported so far by the LUX-ZEPLIN (LZ) dark matter experiment.

Today (Thursday 27 August), a care home manager has been ordered to pay £2,333 after failing to provide safe care and treatment to a resident which exposed them to a significant risk of avoidable harm.

Millions of children and pregnant women can get their flu vaccinations from today, as the NHS rolls out the first phase of its flu programme to protect families ahead of winter.

Statement given yesterday by Ambassador Sarah MacIntosh, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN General Assembly meeting on Ukraine.

Objections to limited companies being struck off the Companies House register will need to be submitted through our online service only. We will no longer accept objections by email.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham's statement to the House of Commons (01 September 2026).

August 2026 brought above-average temperatures to every region included in the data, although the size of the anomalies varied considerably.

A man who came to the UK from Saint Lucia as a child has had his drug-related convictions referred to the Crown Court by the Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC) because of evidence he was a victim of human trafficking and modern slavery. 

Move for 10 aims to make the thought of incorporating activity into everyday life more achievable.

A US crisis is very likely to be associated with a capital outflow, rather than a capital inflow, with the result that the dollar could weaken substantially against other currencies.

We’ve all struggled to understand another person’s behaviour at some point – whether they’ve unexpectedly become overwhelmed, withdrawn from those around them, or been unable to concentrate on a task or conversation. 

CBI Scotland yesterday responded to the 2026-2031 Programme for Government.

Families who have lost loved ones to asbestos and other dust-related diseases will get higher compensation payouts, as part of the Government’s effort to support bereaved families.

This Programme for Government lasts for five years. The focus of this programme for government is eradicating child poverty, growing the economy, tackling the climate emergency, delivering high quality and sustainable public services.

£100 million fund competition will help promising British AI start-ups start in the UK and tackle some of society's biggest challenges.

According to the think tank’s initial response, the first minister’s announcement is bold on ambition but lacks a credible implementation plan

Village pubs, family-run restaurants, and cafés receive a boost as a new £10 million three-year Hospitality Grant Scheme has launched for applications.

First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth will today vow that financial pressures "will not dim this new administration’s ambition to improve outcomes for the people of Wales.”

The season’s mean temperature was made around 130 times more likely due to human-induced climate change.

A police constable from Kent Police has been handed a final written warning for using excessive force, following an investigation by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC).  

New Environment Agency heat maps show where suspected waste crime is being reported, helping identify hotspots and target enforcement activity.

Programme for Government 2026-2031.

Thousands of vulnerable people will be supported by a new package of UK funding

Prime Minister Andy Burnham's statement in response to the German attribution.

Flagship ENOUGH campaign headed to Reading and Leeds Festivals, as part of major partnership with Festival Republic.

After three editions, the Supplier Summit has matured from strategy to delivery to the early shaping of problems. We assess what it's achieved — and its risks.

Views sought on food price controls on everyday items.

A paedophile who abused a child and used encrypted messaging apps to discuss and plan the abuse of others has been sentenced after a National Crime Agency investigation.

The Secretary of State has today ordered an independent judge-led review of the decision-making procedures of the Parades Commission.

Funding will help turn cutting-edge research into practical tools for farmers, from vaccines that protect pigs from disease to technology that tackles pests and boosts crop yields

Investing in free breakfast clubs.

The NATO submarine rescue system tests global RAF airlift capability in major exercise, keeping UK, France and Norway crews emergency ready.

New members bring wide-ranging expertise to support the CMA’s independent work.

Businesses reminded to prepare for Vaping Duty and Stamps Scheme

Improving access to drop-in hearing aid services.

Leila D’Aronville and Lizzie Crump have been appointed as the Government’s Freelance Champions

Families to save up to £1,200 a year from free school meals, free breakfast clubs and cheaper uniforms.

People aged 65 to 74 who are at higher risk of becoming seriously ill from respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) will be offered the RSV vaccine as part of a time-limited programme in September.

Home first approach to care.

The largest prison building programme since the Victorian era will be accelerated through a £110m investment announced by the Lord Chancellor Alex Norris today (1 September).

Thousands of young adults could be sitting on a forgotten pot of savings as they head back to college and university.

From a five-year-old weather enthusiast and a much-loved Labrador puppy, to meteorological pioneers and Shaun the Sheep, the Met Office, and its partners, has revealed the storm naming list for the 2026/27 season.

Making sure children get the support they need in school.

From 2026/27, eligible healthcare students can get travel and accommodation costs upfront, easing financial pressure and supporting rural placements.

As of Tuesday 1 September, UK businesses now have full access to the £13 trillion CPTPP trading bloc.

Help shape the future of food safety in the UK. Join the FSA’s Scientific Advisory Committees and Science Council and contribute to evidence-based decision making.

Chancellor calls on allies to step up their pressure on Russia and sets out new action to stop Putin evading sanctions to fund his illegal war.

Information on how you can support people affected by the floods and mudslide on the Nepal-China border.

The market power of a handful of global technology giants is holding back British businesses and limiting the UK’s ability to capture the gains from AI, a new IPPR report warns.

Around 100 NHS pharmacies in England will begin offering life-saving cholesterol check-ups this autumn, as part of an NHS drive to reduce heart disease and stroke deaths by a quarter over the next decade. 

David Williams says analysis highlights the tension the NHS has been navigating between driving down waiting lists and staying within budget.

How we get platforms to comply with our rules for a safer internet

The Work Foundation at Lancaster University responded to the latest figures on young people not in education, employment or training (August 2026) released by the Office for National Statistics.

An agricultural company has agreed to forfeit more than $5.2million (£3.84m) following a NCA civil recovery investigation into suspected money laundering and sanctions evasion.

Rebecca Gray comments on the pressures local NHS leaders face as the cost of ADHD assessments and support mounts.

Several sites dedicated to hosting content harmful to children have either blocked the UK or deployed age checks as a direct result of work done by Ofcom’s compliance teams. 

IPPR has responded to the migration and asylum statistics from the Home Office