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Brexit anniversary highlights 'our focus must be firmly on the future’.

Statement given yesterday by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Ukraine.

Visits to the hay fever advice on the NHS website have more than doubled in the past week as temperatures rise this weekend.

Oxford and UCL to host new government-backed labs developing the next generation of AI that more businesses and services can readily use

The UK’s manufacturing sector saw a widespread fall in output volumes in the three months to June, with the balance for reported output declining to its weakest since 2020 – according to the CBI’s latest Industrial Trends Survey (ITS).

The Environment Agency has secured £517,000 from United Utilities for sewage discharge breaches into the River Tame, funding environmental improvements.

HMRC publishes the estimated tax gap for the 2024 to 2025 tax year.

A first-of-its-kind therapy that can delay the onset of type 1 diabetes for up to 3 years is to be made available on the NHS.

New investment in early years safeguarding to deliver 3,000 more surprise Ofsted nursery visits, tougher checks and faster action to keep children safe.

Three projects will share almost £1.7 million to provide training that will support the further development of Scotland’s offshore wind sector.  
 

The export controls directive limiting access to Anthropic’s latest AI models may be the tip of the spear, securitising development in the industry.

New rules will ensure everyday products sold in the UK including coffee and cocoa do not contribute to illegal deforestation around the world

Two young men have admitted mounting a cyber attack on Transport for London (TfL), which cost tens of millions of pounds in losses and inconvenienced thousands of customers.

Statement given yesterday by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Syria.

The Welsh Government today published its First Supplementary Budget, allocating £294 million across its key priorities for the year ahead.

We have selected five creative groups for this year’s youth engagement programme, Reverberate 2026. 

Three brothers have been imprisoned yesterday (Monday 22 June 2026) for sexually abusing a child around twenty years ago in Sheffield.

On the 50th anniversary of the start of the 1976 summer heatwave, Met Office scientists have highlighted how similar events could become significantly more intense in the future, with a plausible scenario showing UK temperatures reaching 45°C by 2056.

The ambitious new agreement will remove barriers to digital trade and enable UK exporters to expand into high-tech markets.

The Scottish Government has committed £214,000 to fund anti-racism education in schools for 2026/27.

Today (23 June) marks one year since the UK government launched the Industrial Strategy’s Digital & Technologies Sector Plan, which contains over 50 commitments to support and grow the UK’s tech sector.

The SFO is investigating suspected fraud and money laundering at telecoms firm IMC, alongside a parallel US investigation.

The Charity Commission has opened a statutory inquiry into St Andrew’s Healthcare (registered charity 1104951).

CBI yesterday responded to Sir Keir Starmer's resignation as Prime Minister.

The Secretary of State for Transport yesterday gave a statement on the tragic rail collision in Bedford on 19 June 2026.

Families across Scotland are being encouraged to check what financial and community support they may be entitled to as expenses rise over the summer break. 

10 years on from the Brexit vote and thirteen months after its first report into the UK’s “EU reset”, the Committee finds that the initial stakeholder welcome for the Reset's ambition has been hit by concerns about delivery.

Media Green Paper published by Government today sets out plans to improve access to reliable news sources in online apps

Two new analytical tools launched to identify where environmental, socio-economic and health pressures affect communities across England.

Homeless Link yesterday launched Support to End Homelessness 2025: review of services addressing single homelessness in England. Since 2008, the Review has tracked the sector’s shape, size and challenges, and the circumstances of people accessing homelessness support.

It is well established that protecting and restoring nature brings incalculable, compounding benefits to both natural ecosystems and society. 

FCDO announces new strategic partnership with the Met Office to drive AI weather forecasting.

Environment Agency Chief Executive Philip Duffy’s keynote address looking at how the devastating drought changed the way we manage and use water (17 June 2026).

Streets will be safer as thousands of offenders are to be banned from drinking alcohol during the World Cup this summer as part of the Government’s commitment to cut booze-fuelled crime. 

Government promises to deliver a “new deal for young people” with real opportunities to work and renewed social contract where hard work pays off

Funding boost for organisations bringing people together.

Westcountry Rivers Trust to receive £60,000 to fund river barrier removal in the Teign catchment.

France achieved as much as could have been expected at its G7 Summit, but this was well short of what the world needs. A new approach is needed.

The NRLA has published its response to an announcement by the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (MHCLG) confirming that local authorities will now have the authority to impose fines of up to £7,000 on landlords who refuse to address poor conditions in rented accommodation. The announcement also confirms changes to the Housing, Health and Safety Rating System.

Blog posted by: Paul Arnold is the ICO's Chief Executive Officer, 22 June 2026.

The Welsh Government has announced £15 million to start enabling more secondary pupils to receive free school meals.

The US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding may ease immediate pressure on energy markets, but by deferring the hardest questions, it risks entrenching crisis rather than ending it.

For the first time, investors and market participants can access a single, real-time source of prices and trading activity across the UK bond market, following the launch of its bond consolidated tape, operated by ETS Connect UK.

Blog posted by: Clyne Albertelli, 19 June 2026 – Social Impact, Uncategorized.

Councils can issue fines of up to £7,000 from 22 June 2026, if landlords are found to have serious hazards in their rented properties.

Last week, the MHRA published the findings of the National Commission into the Regulation of AI in Healthcare's Call for Evidence, the most substantial assessment yet of how the UK should regulate AI in health and care. 

Following investigations by the Environment Agency, four Yorkshire companies will pay almost £470,000 after they breached environmental permits.

This data provides information about the number and types of applications that HM Land Registry completed in May 2026.

Three UK-designed long-range strike systems have been flight tested just months after competition launch, as British defence industry deliver battlefield capability at record speed

Whoever is leading the country must deal with a fundamental shift in the UK’s most important relations – with the US and Europe – in an increasingly dangerous world.

A report of expert-interview research into opportunities for new Civic Tech to reduce misinformation.

To disrupt Russia’s sanctions-evasion networks, the EU must target the infrastructure that allows for widespread use of crypto: liquidity, convertibility and access to the formal economy.

Blog posted by: Jeni Tennison, GDS Responsible AI Advisory Panel Chair, Executive Director, Connected by Data, 18 June 2026 – AI.

The latest NHS England management data has shown the real life and immediate impact of the Medical Training Prioritisation Act.

The UK is expanding funding for programmes which helps countries across North Africa deal with the impacts of migration from regional conflict.

Welsh language music festival Tafwyl recently (20 June 2026) kick-started a summer of Welsh Government-funded cultural, sporting and community events taking place across the country.

Officers found serious fire hazards and pollution risks during a site visit.

In response to an increasingly challenging environment for arts, culture and heritage organisations seeking to diversify their income streams and secure private investment, Arts Council England commissioned Arts Fundraising & Philanthropy to provide new guidance to help the sector approach fundraising, sponsorship and donor relationships confidently, responsibly and in line with good governance practice. 

The Met Office has issued a Red Extreme Heat Warning for Wednesday and Thursday, with June’s all-time daily record temperature forecast to be broken.

Households and businesses are set to benefit from stronger, more secure supply chains as the UK invests £50 million in critical minerals projects.

£15 million to help low-income households pay for childcare.

Less than £7,500 of the £300,000 has been repaid.

The memorandum restores the prohibition on the use of force, seeks a binding resolution at the UN to endorse a ‘final deal,’ and relies on multilateral institutions to implement it. But are the US and Iran really returning to compliance with international law?

The Ministry of Justice plans to make a series of changes to court and tribunal fees payable in HM Courts and Tribunals Service.

Specialist trained firefighters in reach of communities and an overhaul of fire and rescue assets to the value of almost £100 million have been announced.

This report frames the journey ahead for Scotland’s health and care system: how our systems can support careful, kind care in the face of rising need, how we respond to disruption and how we create the conditions for health.

The National Armaments Director (NAD) Group has awarded a £27 million contract to Leonardo (UK) Ltd to supply critical aircraft consumable spares across the UK’s entire fixed-wing and rotary-wing fleet.

Five Albanian men have been charged by prosecutors for allegedly faking marriages to EU nationals so they could enter and live in the UK.

The new Welsh Government Minister with responsibility for energy met with students from north Wales at a major offshore wind conference in Manchester.

The Court of Appeal has ruled the Tribunal was “wrong to set aside the [CMA’s] decision” in relation to its investigation into phenytoin – a life-saving epilepsy drug.

Ofcom has fined pornography provider, First Time Videos LLC, £80,000 for not having age checks in place. 

The new Cambridge South railway station has been authorised to open by the Office of Rail and Road (ORR), the rail regulator, clearing the way for passengers to travel to and from the station from Sunday 28 June 2026.

We have launched a consultation on further reforms intended to strengthen the protection of client money and enable earlier identification and action on risk. The changes are designed to reduce the likelihood of consumer harm, while maintaining public confidence in legal services

In response to an increasingly challenging environment for arts, culture and heritage organisations seeking to diversify their income streams and secure private investment, Arts Council England commissioned Arts Fundraising & Philanthropy to provide new guidance to help the sector approach fundraising, sponsorship and donor relationships confidently, responsibly and in line with good governance practice. 

We are delighted to welcome SLEAP as a new member of Homeless Link!

The Welsh NHS Confederation responds to the Welsh Government’s announcement of an extra £145 million for the NHS in Wales as part of Supplementary Budget for 2026 to 2027.

The plan highlights GLD’s role in providing legal support on major legislation, reform programmes and cross-government priorities.

Weather whiplash continues as climate change brings increasingly volatile weather

The widespread perception that young men are turning towards right-wing politics is not supported by the evidence, according to new research from the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR), which finds that young men have become more progressive over the past decade while young women have moved even further left

We are delighted to welcome Lunna Care as a new member of Homeless Link!

Rain Newton-Smith, CBI CEO commented on the economic impact of uncertainty surrounding a leadership change within the Labour party

Resident doctors will vote on an offer that will see see greater opportunities for career progression, better pay and improved working conditions.

Investigators track down hidden properties and luxury vehicles linked to man who conned British expats in Indonesia

Development Minister Jenny Chapman visits Lebanon with counterparts from France and Qatar as the UK announces new humanitarian support and calls for stability and protection of civilians.

Communities in former coalfield areas of Britain will benefit from new jobs and business opportunities, as the Chancellor confirms investment in projects that support local talent and boost growth.

In a short report today the Business and Trade Committee says Government must allot whatever resources it takes to clear the remaining claims in the Horizon Shortfall Scheme by the end of this year – and says the complexity of the cases is no excuse for ongoing delays.

Strong financial management is critical to enabling government to steer the best course through the challenges it is facing. It is also essential to enable departments to make better spending decisions and deliver value for taxpayers. 

12 tonne haul found at Southampton Port smashes records.

The Prime Minister’s announcement on 15 June 2026 to ban social media for under-16s was, in political terms, a moment of clarity. But clarity of intent is not the same as clarity of implementation.

Statement given yesterday by Ambassador Archie Young, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Libya.

A landmark regeneration project in West Cumbria is celebrating 5 years of success.

Consultation launched on the framework for future planning decisions for Heathrow’s third runway.

GAD supported HM Treasury on the Whole of Government Accounts, providing additional information this year for the largest liabilities.

Europe remains over reliant on insecure and persistently expensive natural gas. It should focus efforts on reducing demand.

Some of the UK’s most prominent leisure and hospitality businesses have committed to passing on summer savings to families as they met the Chancellor yesterday – ahead of the government’s Great British Summer Savings scheme going live.

The Deputy Prime Minister's address to the World Gold Council and London Bullion Market Association Summit (18 June 2026).

The study is the first large scale analysis of Members’ Voluntary Liquidations (MVLs) outcomes in England and Wales.

Three-year investment to support prevention, treatment and recovery across Scotland.

Chancellor and Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister announce new drive to use power of public spending to strengthen national security and economic resilience.

With unclear intention, Russia’s satellites have been placed curiously close to a commercial satellite that provides essential intelligence for the Ukrainian armed forces.

New rules introduced to simplify homebuying and selling making the process easier and simpler.

Rare butterflies, birds, and wildflowers benefit from 1,200 acres of new, species-rich grassland, equivalent to around 680 football pitches.

Statement given recently (17 June 2026) by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, at the UN Security Council open debate on Women, Peace, and Security.

Statement on Labour Market statistics for June 2026.

The UK is expanding funding for programmes which helps countries across North Africa deal with the impacts of migration from regional conflict.

The permit variation will change the types of waste allowed to be incinerated on site.

Two new French police units are now on the ground in Northern France, marking a significant step in joint UK-France efforts to stop dangerous illegal crossings.

Announcing the launch of the consultation on the draft Heathrow Expansion National Policy Statement (HENPS) (18 June 2026).

First Minister John Swinney has reaffirmed the Scottish Government’s commitment to tackling racism in all its forms, following the recent disorder in Glasgow and elsewhere in Scotland. 

Marks Electrical must refund nearly 40,000 customers and pay a fine after it automatically opted customers into additional paid services.

Driving progress on child poverty as legislation to be reviewed.

A courier who delivered firearms around the UK for supply to crime groups has been sentenced after a National Crime Agency investigation.

Passengers made 1.83 billion journeys on Great Britain’s rail network between April 2025 and March 2026, the Office of Rail and Road announced yesterday; the highest number ever recorded.

A teenager who encouraged a young victim to self-harm and produce sexually-explicit images of herself as part of a sustained campaign of online abuse was jailed yesterday at Sheffield Crown Court. 

A disabled teenager was left unable to use their wheelchair or access essential medical equipment following major surgery, because of avoidable failures by a London council, the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman has found.

Provisional outturn figures published.

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has submitted a new report to the United Nations, assessing the UK government’s progress on its human rights commitments to eliminate racial discrimination.  

A former Met Police detective who repeatedly recorded another officer as on duty, despite knowing he was out of the country, would have been dismissed from the force had he not already resigned.

Joseph Evans, research fellow at IPPR, responded to the labour market statistics

An Official Statistics Publication for Scotland.

The significant funding from the Welsh Government’s supplementary budget will be key in tackling the NHS waiting list and waiting times.

Alpesh Paleja, Deputy Chief Economist, CBI, responds to June 2026 Bank of England interest rates decision  

Why is the Government running a review on homelessness spending?

New IEA book by Dr Christopher Snowdon exposes the illusion of ‘evidence-based’ policy making over four key policies in recent history

City of London Police is urging the public to be sure of who they are talking to following a spike in reports of calls from ‘spoofed’ phone numbers.

Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service has made good progress since its last inspection with an excellent performance in keeping people safe and secure from fire and other risks, the fire inspectorate has said.

TUC General Secretary Paul Nowak commented on the latest labour market statistics

The theme of Refugee Week 2026 is Courage. At a time when some seek to divide and blame, this calls us to come together and share the courage to welcome, to stand for what we believe in, and to celebrate culture and community.

The Work Foundation at Lancaster University responded to the labour market figures for June 2026 released by the Office for National Statistics. Ben Harrison, Director of the Work Foundation at Lancaster University commented:

Cooperation with our NATO partners on the development of enhanced strike capabilities within the Alliance is crucial to maintaining our collective security.

A man who supplied dangerous weapons to the drug-dealing head of a Birmingham-based crime group has today been jailed for more than 10 years.

The government has published new guidance to provide a route for bringing key services back in-house and get the absolute best results for taxpayers.

The UK Government has today announced a £4 million financial intervention in response to last week’s public disorder.

The WGA remains a vital tool in the management and scrutiny of public spending, as it brings together all public sector assets and liabilities, covering more than 10,000 departments, agencies and other government organisations. 

An amber heat-health alert is now in place for East of England, South East, South West and London regions.

In an online environment that can funnel young people toward extreme violent subcultures and extremist communities, a first layer of protection is better than none.

G7 leaders' statement on geopolitical issues (17 June 2026).

Dozens of boats, engines and other small boat equipment have been seized in Germany, as part of a joint investigation involving the National Crime Agency.

Ending a dispute on minority rights would do more than progress Ukraine’s EU accession talks: it could strengthen the continent’s posture towards Moscow.

The Welsh Government yesterday announced an extra £145 million will be invested in NHS Wales this financial year.

UK to provide 150,000 Ukrainian-produced drones and over 350 air defence missiles and radars funded from Extraordinary Revenue Acceleration (ERA) loan.

The Environment Agency has completed a £1 million coastal flood defence project at Minehead seafront.

The United Kingdom has imposed its largest ever penalty for a breach of Russian financial sanctions since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine.

This report was issued in June 2026 and covers the time period 1 May 2026 to 31 May 2026 inclusive.

The Government has announced up to £1 million is to be awarded to The Jewish Museum London, supporting its vital outreach and engagement programmes with schools and communities, and accelerating its search for a new permanent home.

Public sector catering to maximise use of local produce.

* Updated with sentence: Chung Biu Yuen was jailed for eight years and Chi Leung Wai was jailed for 10 years at the Old Bailey on 18 June 2026. **

RUSI's Annual Security Lecture, given by National Cyber Security Centre Chief Executive Dr Richard Horne, highlights the scale of cyber threats faced by the UK’s critical infrastructure.

Leaders’ declaration on tackling migrant smuggling.

A drugs trafficker who collected cocaine from American couriers flying into a UK airport has been jailed for 15 years and four months.

The UK HPI shows house price changes for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

TUC General Secretary Paul Nowak yesterday responded to the announcement that around 2,000 facilities staff across government – in roles like cleaning, catering and security – are set to be brought in-house after talks with PCS Union.

The new defences (an investment of over £55m) are part of a scheme which, when complete, will reduce flood risk for thousands of local homes and businesses.

Solicitor General secures increased sentences for three gang members in Camden stabbing.

The first publication of The Schools Health Research Network (SHRN) primary school data dashboard, analysed by Public Health Wales, shows that more than half (53.3 per cent) of girls in year six of primary schools – those aged 10 and 11 – report using social media websites and apps regularly, along with 49.7 per cent of boys the same age. 

Submit your views on the draft statement of safety principles for automated vehicles by 9 September 2026.

Residents living in multi-occupied buildings across Wales will benefit from stronger legal protections as the Welsh Government launches the first consultation on implementing the Building Safety (Wales) Act 2026.

Two new conduct requirements introduced yesterday will ensure Google’s search rankings, including AI Overviews, are fair and that users can benefit from sharing their data.

After horrendous far-right violence in the UK and Ireland, the European Trade Union Confederation is convening unions in Dublin to discuss a plan to develop trade union capacity in conflict resolution and peacebuilding. 

A new national network to coordinate standards for the quantum technologies that will revolutionise everything from medicine to banking and transport.

This report is the final output of the Scottish Rural Communities Policy Review. It brings together the evidence collected during the project & provides options & practical recommendations for the roles and delivery of Community Led Local Development, Scottish Rural Network and Scottish Rural Action.

Next phase of work begins on 29 June, with overnight closures and traffic reduced to one lane in each direction until August.

Action to protect families in the energy market and hold the retrofit industry to account.

Official data shows that the rate of increase in private rents has more than halved over the past year, but regional pressures remain with tenant demand highest in the North East.

Dr Jess Barton, Lead of the Westminster Homeless Neuropsychology Pathway, has released a podcast episode on brain injury and homelessness on her channel ‘Wired for Hope’.

Community ownership of energy resources is in danger of being left behind in the transition unless the Department takes urgent action, says the Committee in a report yesterday – with the risk that an opportunity to build public support for the government’s 2030 targets and for the renewable sector will be missed.

Speaking at the Annual Security Review Conference (ASRC), Director of Defence and International Security, Ben Fender, reconfirms support for Ukraine, condemnation for Russia’s war and looks ahead to the UK simultaneously chairing two key OSCE security forums later this year (17 June 2026).

Leaders’ declaration on the fight against drug trafficking.

A significant heatwave is developing across large parts of Europe, with temperatures forecast to climb well above average for the time of year.

Businesses to start preparations for historic UK-India trade deal worth £4.8bn to enter into force next month.

Next step in programme to deliver UK’s most comprehensive health and care app.

Two US operations against Iran, nine months apart, offer NATO opposite models of command at machine speed and a clear lesson about which to adopt.

The president started a war in the Middle East without considering foreseeable risks. The US memorandum of understanding with Iran leaves many of the repercussions of that miscalculation unaddressed.

In this blog, Hari Chandrapal, a former Senior User Researcher at The National Archives, explains the personal journey she went on to engage members of the Sri Lankan community, emotionally and creatively, with stories touching on Tamil heritage in our records.

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has concluded its criminal investigation into the unlawful obtaining and disclosure of medical information to a third party without the consent of the data controller, related to a breach reported by the London Clinic in March 2024. 

The new Welsh Government Minister with responsibility for energy has said Wales is open for business when it comes to offshore wind and its potential to be a catalyst for economic growth and prosperity.