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Sistani has issued a layered statement addressing the war against Iran.

An independent group of experts appointed by the CMA has decided how much revenue 5 water companies are allowed following their rejection of Ofwat’s decision.

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Hilary Benn MP, yesterday [09 March] announced the Terms of Reference for the Patrick Finucane Inquiry.

First students to do V Levels from 2027 as part of ambitious reforms to post-16 system that will prepare them for future jobs.

You may have seen recent reports in the news regarding gas shortages. 

The Shield seeks to address serious security and narcotics issues in Latin America. But a detail-light, ‘Trumpista-only’ alliance repeats past mistakes in Latin America.

Blog posted by: Rob Thompson, Home Office Chief Digital, Data and Technology Officer, 10 March 2026 – Digital strategy, Leadership, Transformation.

After a murky weekend, the week ahead begins on a somewhat brighter note for parts of the UK.

The government is launching a rallying call for action, setting out the first steps towards a more connected, cohesive and resilient United Kingdom

This is a Report on research into the roles and functions of the Scottish Law Officers.

Vignettes of Article 5 responses reveal wide, plausible consequences of NATO shortcomings in pursuit of the Women, Peace and Security agenda.

Families to save on their energy bills with new obligations for suppliers to fix smart meters more quickly, cutting waiting times for billpayers.

Learn how NICE's healthtech guidance helped bring life-changing genetic testing to neonatal units across the UK, saving 20 babies' hearing so far with potential to prevent hearing loss in 200 babies annually.

Statement given yesterday by The Rt Hon Baroness Smith of Malvern, Minister of State (Minister for Skills) and Minister of State (Minister for Women and Equalities) at the UN Security Council meeting on Afghanistan.

13 Welsh games studios and companies are on the way to the 40th GDC Festival of Gaming, the games industry’s major annual global gathering, in San Francisco, California.

Over a third of workers in Great Britain now work remotely or in hybrid arrangements, but not all employers realise health and safety responsibilities apply equally at home as in the workplace.

The Crown Prosecution Service has today announced Anthony Russell, 43, has been charged with the murder of Ian Huntley at HMP Frankland.

Statement to update the House on the Middle East.

For 2026 to 2027, the light dues rate will increase to 46 pence per tonne to support the high-quality service on which the maritime sector relies (09 March 2026).

The data also shows just over half of all retail areas are found out of town

The Trump administration has given mixed messages about its support for a potential Kurdish uprising, which would face a range of challenges against an uncertain backdrop.

A man nicknamed “Killer” and his two younger brothers have been convicted 18 years after they sexually abused four children and a woman in Sheffield, following a National Crime Agency investigation.

Powers are in addition to an imminent consultation that will road-test plans to ban leaders who use their positions to promote violence or hatred.

A new plan to reduce deaths and harms caused by alcohol and drugs has been published.

Education Secretary's key note speech given yesterday at the South East RISE inclusion conference.

A popular online platform for Welsh-language live music is expanding, with the launch of a new Awni? mobile app.

Departmental officials are being recalled before an Assembly Committee this week and have been told to be ready to give ‘substantive and detailed’ answers about their handling of the Child Poverty Strategy.

RoSPA has launched Towards a Safer Scotland, our manifesto for the 2026 Scottish Parliamentary Election, which sets out key priorities for accident prevention across Scotland.

The majority of young people trust the information they learn about politics at school, but just 30% of under-18s say they have learnt about it there, according to new research by the Electoral Commission.

Britain’s welfare bill is set to surge by £18 billion in a single year, enough to fund a huge expansion of the armed forces, as ministers scramble to find money to strengthen the military

New online resources, made possible by UKRI investment, provide useful information and support to loved ones of people ‘sectioned’ under the Mental Health Act.

A new app will offer free, bilingual and personalised support to help people quit smoking for good across Wales. 

Statement by UNICEF Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa, Edouard Beigbeder

More young people in Wales will be eligible for Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) from September.

Five years on from COVID, Scotland's public services are still struggling to recover

JD Spencer Farm Partnership was fined £7,000 and £8,944 of legal costs after two slurry pollution incidents impacted the Bristol Avon river.

A compulsory winding-up order was made against Oenofuture Limited on 4 March 2026 and the Provisional Liquidation which was in place since the 5 February 2026 has come to an end.  

Public Health Wales is celebrating the re-designation of its Policy and International Health Directorate as a World Health Organization (WHO) Collaborating Centre on Investment for Health and Well-being. This reaffirms Wales’ position as a global leader in shaping policies, strategies and investments with health, well-being and equity at the heart.

Jordan Cummins, CBI UK Competitiveness Director, responds to NISTA announcement on infrastructure pipeline

Welsh farmers will benefit from a £6.5 million funding boost after the Ffermio Bro scheme delivered remarkable results in its first year.

Following the recent energy price cap announcement on the 25th of February, the Adam Smith Institute’s (ASI) updated Electricity Tracker reveals a staggering divergence in electricity costs between the UK and its nearest neighbour. British households are now paying 40% more for electricity than those in France, adding an average of £193 to quarterly domestic bills.

Two brothers have been found guilty today (Monday 9 March 2026) of sexually abusing a child around twenty years ago in Sheffield.

£5.8 million to charities and partners to bolster whole family support across 2026-27

Welsh businesses, universities and colleges can now access new opportunities in the growing defence sector through Wales Regional Defence and Security Cluster, which was launched today.

Negotiations underway on UK-EU deal to make trade easier, cheaper and quicker, with Northern Ireland at the heart of the talks

Typical early spring conditions dominate the immediate forecast, with the potential for wintry hazards to develop later in the week, particularly across northern and western areas.

Some voters in May local elections to cast their ballot in a shopping centre and on weekends as part of plans to make voting easier

A 58-year-old man has been charged with international crimes allegedly committed in Damascus in 2011 as part of widespread attacks on civilians, the Crown Prosecution Service has announced.

New research published today (Monday 9 March) by the Electoral Commission shows young people in Northern Ireland are keen to take part in democracy, but many lack the knowledge and trusted information needed to engage confidently in voting. 

To cut red tape and costs for importing and exporting with the EU, the UK will align with EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) legislation.

The TUC yesterday (Sunday) hailed the Employment Rights Act as “an important step forward” for working women as new analysis shows women will disproportionately benefit from new workers’ rights measures rolled out from next month. 

The National Crime Agency has welcomed the Government’s new Fraud Strategy, which will bolster the organisation’s commitment to protecting the public against fraudsters particularly those operating upstream, overseas and online.

Around 80,000 people will be better supported in the community following an increase in funding for nursing care.

Three-year funding commitment alongside new industry partnership pilot.

Businesses urged to take simple steps for smoother trade with the EU

Increase in funding support announced on International Women’s Day.

The consultation, launched today, is seeking views on a proposed sentencing guideline for the offence of assault on a police constable. The sentencing guideline is being updated in keeping with CPS charging policy. 

More than 10,000 calls have been made to Martha’s Rule helplines in the first 16 months of the NHS scheme, saving lives and helping thousands of patients benefit from changes to their care.

The 15 museums and galleries sponsored by the Department for Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) increased their total self-generated income by 53% in real terms from 2021-22 to 2024-25, to £563 million, reaching the level achieved before the pandemic despite lower visitor numbers, according to a new National Audit Office (NAO) report

New and expanded fraud strategy sets out how the government will dismantle overseas scam compounds and protect the public from the UK’s most pervasive crime.

The UK has revealed for the first time its maintenance, repair and overhaul systems (MRO) facilities in Ukraine, with four operational and a fifth planned.

New terrestrial timing signal will ease reliance on satellite systems for digital infrastructure, like mobile phone networks and online banking.

Children will be better protected from abusive parents as the Government moves to abolish the presumption of parental involvement in the new Courts and Tribunal Bill – a landmark piece of legislation to fix the justice system after years of neglect.

Increased support for universities to tackle extremism and intimidation

Businesses are being urged to take simple steps to prepare for the landmark EU agri-food deal, that will cut costs, slash red tape and open up opportunities for exporters and importers. 

Apprentices from across Scotland demonstrated why work-based learning is critical to the country’s long-term economic success at a Scottish Parliament reception hosted by CBI Scotland and sponsored by Skills Development Scotland on Thursday March 5. 

The Prime Minister will visit a community centre in London where he'll meet with people to discuss the impact of the conflict in the Middle East on communities here in Britain.

The Environment Agency has opened a consultation into its ‘minded to’ decision to grant a permit variation to Angus Fire Limited in North Yorkshire.

UK Minister for Africa Jenny Chapman visited the DRC, pledging £13m for peace, aid, and support for survivors of sexual violence, while boosting clean energy, business finance, and sustainable growth.

As the Vera C. Rubin Observatory issues live alerts of changes in the night sky, a UK innovation allows us to observe millions of unfolding astronomical events.

LGA calls for urgent sentencing review as court fines for fly-tipping undercut council penalties

A new collection will provide learners with greater opportunities to learn about their local area and the diverse history of Wales.

Photonics, the science and technology of light, is a foundational enabler of innovation across multiple sectors, from telecommunications and healthcare to AI and quantum technologies.  

Rosie Clellow of London Borough of Camden has contributed this blog about their new trauma-informed Personal Passports scheme, which they are having a lot of success with.

A sensor has been launched into orbit, marking a significant step towards more accurate and timely weather prediction that could have worldwide benefits.

Dame Clare Moriarty, Chief Executive of Citizens Advice, responded to the announcement on WaterSure reform 

A man who drove his car into a crowd of people, leaving one woman with life-altering injuries, has his sentence increased following the Solicitor General’s intervention.

techUK is delighted to share the newly published SME Playbook, developed by the NHS England SME Advisory Group.

The Women’s Homelessness Alliance North East discuss their participation in the Women’s Rough Sleeping Census and the importance of this work.

From clearing space junk to detecting wildfires in seconds, UK startups are applying space technology to some of today’s most urgent challenges

Amanda Hopgood, Chair of the Local Government Association’s Children, Young People and Families Committee, responds to the PAC report on SEND reform

A Washington man has been convicted of multiple rapes and causing grievous bodily harm after deliberately infecting men with HIV.

Unions need a seat at the table in future pandemic planning to ensure proper workplace safety protections are in place - and to prevent the spread of infection in workplaces and wider society, the TUC says.  

A community space which opened a year ago in the centre of Swansea centre is now helping the city’s older people to stay connected, active and engaged in their communities.

The government plans to crack down on illegal underage sunbed use to cut cancer risks to teenagers.

The Shared Services Strategy aims to standardise processes, reduce costs and improve data insights across government. It aims for government departments to share ‘back office’ functions such as finance, payroll and human resources

The Communications and Digital Committee publishes its report ‘AI, copyright and the creative industries’. 

Your questions answered on the impact of recent conflict in the Middle East.

One-to-many control of drones makes mass truly usable, circumventing the limiting factor of human attention.

Delivered yesterday at the International Atomic Energy Agency Board of Governors, March 2026.

The National Crime Agency has gained possession of a property on Sandmoor Drive, Leeds, following protracted legal proceedings.

A doctor who exploited patients by sexually assaulting them and secretly filming them during routine examinations has been sentenced to six years in prison.

Patients could benefit from more effective, higher quality and longer lasting medicines as the UK sets out a clearer route to bring drugs manufactured in space safely to market.

Ofcom has today launched an investigation into whether the provider of two online image boards has failed to comply with duties to protect people in the UK from illegal content.

The Electoral Commission has launched a campaign to encourage people to register to vote and ensure they can take part in the Senedd election on 7 May.

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood's speech given yesterday at the Institute for Public Policy Research on immigration reforms.

£23 million is being invested and more than 40 jobs created in Wales’s growing life sciences sector as Welsh Secretary Jo Stevens announces a new trade programme.

Spain’s leader has taken a strong position in refusing the US demand to use Spanish bases to strike Iran. Europe should show solidarity in the face of Trump’s threats.

This Strategic Action Plan on Wildfires sets out a coordinated approach to preventing, preparing for and responding to wildfires in Scotland.

Buckinghamshire brothers with special educational needs were left without the speech and language therapy they were legally entitled to for more than a year - because Buckinghamshire Council failed to make sure it was in place.

As Operations Epic Fury and Roaring Lion develop, several dimensions of cyber activity demand attention and careful qualification.

Around 300,000 low‑income households will see lower water bills thanks to the biggest overhaul of WaterSure in nearly 30 years.

A woman who smuggled a deadly haul of military grade weapons, ammunition and Class A drugs into the UK has been jailed for nine years following a National Crime Agency investigation.

Rogue landlords are being let off the hook as new data shows councils have collected just a quarter of the total fines issued to them.

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

YPO has launched a new Team Leadership Apprenticeship Scheme to support staff with progression and upskilling.

Anne Pardoe, Head of Policy at Citizens Advice, responded to the announcement that Royal Mail will increase the price of 1st class stamps to £1.80 and 2nd class stamps to 91p, from April 

The Environment Agency has delivered a flood risk management scheme on Sandon Road, Stafford, giving residents better flood resilience after years of flooding.

Husband-and-wife banned as company directors for combined 23 years.

Blog posted by: Mark Stanley, 5 March 2026 – LGBTQ+ History Month.

Three teenage boys were yesterday convicted of a knife-point rape and other serious sexual offences against two teenage girls in Hampshire.

The Strategic Environmental (Scotland) 2005 Act requires certain plans and programmes to undergo SEA where they are likely to have significant environmental effects.

New plans designed to help local authorities struggling to finance support for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) fail to take into account burgeoning home-to-school transport costs.

Around seven in ten (68%) young adults who are part of generation Z report binge drinking in the past year, with almost a third (29%) regularly consuming six or more alcoholic drinks in one sitting, according to new UCL research.

The European Commission’s Industrial Accelerator Act has ‘Made in EU’ requirements that aim to adapt the bloc’s open market policy to geopolitical realities.

British companies developing satellite communications technology are to receive £30 million in government funding, Space Minister Liz Lloyd recently (04 March 2026) announced, as the UK looks to secure a larger share of a global market worth £40 billion.

Ambassador Holland highlights how Russia’s false narratives and unsubstantiated allegations aim to distract from its unlawful invasion of Ukraine, which has now entered its fifth year (05 March 2026).

To ensure that our most advanced systems do not become our Achilles’ heel, securing AI supply chains must be a focus for both users and policy makers.

A bolder approach to space strategy will see £500 million allocated to national programmes to back high-growth technologies and help British companies scale and compete on the international stage.

Political parties registered in Northern Ireland reported accepting £435,891 in donations and public funds during the fourth quarter of 2025 (October to December), according to figures published today by the Electoral Commission (Opens in new window). 

A 17-year-old boy from Merseyside has been sentenced for possessing terrorist material.

Strength of tech ecosystem highlighted as FM opens new Dundee hub.

More households struggling to keep a lid on rising water bills will see their costs capped under reforms to a scheme designed to help some of the most vulnerable customers.

The second phase of work on the Menai Suspension Bridge is continuing to progress as it reaches a further stage next week.

Delayed or incomplete information sharing between schools and local services is leaving colleges without the key insights they need to support young people effectively, limiting their ability to meet young people’s additional needs and prepare them for a life beyond education, the Children’s Commissioner has warned.

Stricter conditions for migrants receiving asylum support will create a fairer, compliance-based system that’s better for the British taxpayer.

Latest travel information for British nationals affected by the situation in the Middle East.

Digital Assets (Scotland) Bill passes Stage 3.

A Birmingham skip hire company has been ordered to pay £9,495.50 for disobeying a magistrates’ court order to remove all waste from a site.

Foreign criminals will be refused entry to the UK or have their visas cancelled in a crackdown on those posing a threat to the British public. 

Almost £400 million has been saved in asylum accommodation and support costs after a crackdown on tourists abusing the UK’s immigration system.  

Sir David Bell appointed to lead an independent review into antisemitic incidents in England's schools and colleges with recommendations due Autumn 2026.

At a meeting on 3 March 2026, the UK Special Envoy for Women and Girls, joined by the Ambassador of the Slovak Republic to the UK, agreed with cross-party representatives of the National Council of the Slovak Republic to enhance cooperation on advancing the rights and equality of women and girls in all spheres of life.

The Government has launched an appointment process to identify an outstanding individual with excellent leadership, engagement and communication skills to serve as Chair of the Criminal Legal Aid Advisory Board (CLAAB).

A defence sector company has purchased Welsh Government land in Powys to develop and test new military equipment for defence clients.

Political parties registered in the UK have reported accepting £15,450,561 in donations and public funds during the fourth quarter of 2025 (October to December), according to figures published today by the Electoral Commission 

Life-saving allergy pens must be stocked by schools for the first time under new plans announced yesterday.

TfL, four west London boroughs and the Old Oak & Park Royal Development Corporation have agreed to commit up to £6.65m to progress the next phase of innovative rail scheme

A temporary export bar has been placed on a painting by the celebrated British contemporary artist Howard Hodgkin

Raising the English fluency level will allow migrants to contribute and integrate into British life.

Dr Ryan Swift, IPPR North research fellow responds to the Spring Statement

The final decision follows a consultation on the CMA’s phase 2 interim report.

A review of a long debated 10% commission fee charged on the sale of park homes, which can be worth thousands of pounds, has been launched by the government. 

Government guarantee enables Stockport firm Vespertec to win £1.8 million contract to supply high-performance hardware and systems to Kenya.

New targeted trial in turkeys will test vaccine efficacy as part of fight to protect wild and captive birds

The TUC has today (Thursday) called for a stronger worker voice on the boards of pension megafunds, as the government looks to scale up schemes and improve governance standards.

The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) is warning of a rise in recruitment scams targeting young people, particularly in the run up to the Easter holidays when many are searching for part time work.

Ofwat has proposed a £22m fine for South East Water following an investigation into multiple supply disruptions between 2020 and 2023, which affected more than 286,000 people.

Social Care Minister hails “landmark” Anne’s Law regulations

100 schools across England now cutting energy bills with Great British Energy solar panels.

Welsh households looking to cut their energy bills and reduce their carbon footprint will benefit from more than £5 million in new funding for the Green Homes Wales scheme in 2026-27.

The Commission is aware that charities will be affected in different ways by the current volatile situation in Iran and the wider region. We aim to support charities in delivering their charitable purposes within the law.

First Wales areas launch Connect to Work services as 16 more regions across England and Wales have funding confirmed

UK Indo-Pacific Minister Seema Malhotra visited Manila to deepen cooperation, marking 80 years of ties and advancing work on security, growth and climate.

The CMA has launched a market study into the £8 billion private dentistry sector to make sure it is working well for UK consumers.

Projects to benefit from £600,000 fund to support ex-Service personnel.

Save water, play and win!

The This Girl Can campaign worked with ukactive to help facilities better communicate policies on harassment and intimidation.

Lord Hogan-Howe has been announced as Chair of the independent review of police force structures in England and Wales that was announced in the police reform White Paper.

John Wood Group PLC (Wood Group) has been fined £12,993,700 for publishing inaccurate information in its financial results.   

Statement by the United Kingdom on UK-France nuclear policy and cooperation

Trade restrictions brought in after Phytophthora pluvialis finding to be lifted in seven counties across England

More than 150 public nominations were submitted celebrating pioneers, community leaders and everyday heroes

New body to lead change launches next month.

NHS Confederation and NHS Providers welcome strong public backing for the NHS App.

Detector components built at STFC’s Daresbury Laboratory have arrived at Fermilab, marking the first shipment of these detector components to DUNE experiment.

The Welsh Government yesterday launched the first section of a new 80km forest trail - a significant milestone for the National Forest for Wales.

New modelling from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) finds that average annual household disposable incomes are projected to grow by just £40 over the course of the current parliament after adjusting for inflation (from April 2024 to April 2029).

First Minister announces roll-out of £2 fare cap.

Price tag of temporary accommodation to councils set to balloon to almost £4 billion by 2029/30 without action, warns LGA