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A woman from Derby has been convicted of murdering her partner 15 years ago and burying her in the garden of the house they shared.

Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) borrowers will benefit from stronger protections from 15 July 2026, following the Government's decision to bring the sector under the FCA's regulation.

Victims of serious and sexual crimes to receive improved guidance and support in the Service Justice System

Since 2016, MHCLG has allocated £10.5 billion to unlock land for an estimated 713,000 homes and is currently preparing to launch a new National Housing Delivery Fund. A new report from the NAO finds that to deliver value for money the ministry will need to swiftly build on the work it has started to set up the new fund, so it is ready to deliver the homes the country needs.

The Department for Work and Pensions’ (DWP) new powers to reach further into citizens’ lives must be used effectively and proportionately.

Major milestone in delivering faster access to care.

The FCA has begun legal proceedings against global crypto exchange HTX (formerly Huobi) for illegally promoting cryptoasset services to UK consumers.

Aspiring apprentices across Wales will soon be able to benefit from new construction apprenticeships, helping fill skills gaps identified by the industry.

Good quality financial management is key to government achieving its savings targets and better services to citizens, but too often the basic requirements are not being met as proven by the whole of government accounts being disclaimed for a second year in a row, the head of the National Audit Office (NAO) will say on Tuesday 10 February.

New findings from Public Health Wales’s latest Time to Talk Public Health survey show strong public support for the provision of health and well-being support for women in the year after pregnancy.

Multi-year investment to support women and girls.

During a visit to meet Royal Marine Commandos at Camp Viking in the Arctic Circle in northern Norway, the Defence Secretary will today confirm that the number of British troops deployed to Norway will double over three years from 1,000 to 2,000 personnel.

A new scheme to widen access to affordable childcare for families across Wales has been announced by the Welsh Government.

We’re proud to announce that our newest programme, Aspiring Leaders, has been approved as ILM Recognised by ILM, the UK’s leading specialist provider of leadership qualifications.

Government and Royal College of Nursing agree comprehensive package to recognise value of profession.

Legislation supported by Parliament.

New Independent Legal Advocacy scheme will provide free, independent legal advice to complainants of rape and sexual offences committed by Service personnel, from Spring 2026.

A bold and ambitious Bill which aims to transform our response to homelessness was yesterday passed by the Senedd.

Schools to be inclusive by design, with dedicated ‘inclusion bases’ and new guidance on adaptations to improve inclusivity and accessibility.

Commitments would deliver immediate improvements to the way UK developers publish apps and how they access Apple’s tools.

Emma Hardy spoke with EA officers on the ground to learn more about the response.

HM Treasury hosted representatives from the U.S. Treasury and regulatory agencies in London to conduct joint industry engagement on the Transatlantic Taskforce.

The UK Space Agency is launching Skills for Space, a new internship programme offering 50 paid placements across the UK space sector to give young people hands-on experience and industry exposure.

MI5 and cyber security services deliver rare briefings to Vice Chancellors and political parties to harden the UK’s resilience against foreign interference.

The UK needs and enduring and dynamic approach to cybersecurity, one that embraces continuous offensive operations to achieve an advantage over its adversaries.

A little over a year on from their initial letter to the Prime Minister, Chancellor and Business Secretary on how they are working to promote economic growth, the ICO have issued an update. 

Record solar, onshore wind, and tidal projects – building on last month’s offshore wind success – deliver Britain’s biggest-ever clean energy auction.

A man who tried to scam university applicants out of thousands of pounds has been jailed, following a National Crime Agency investigation.

Government recently published a review with recommendations to protect information security at future fiscal events.

Families of all 2 year olds in Swansea can now benefit from free childcare through the Welsh Government’s Flying Start scheme.

The FCA has fined Dipesh Kerai and Bhavesh Hirani for insider dealing in shares of Bidstack Group Plc.

BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, has been appointed by the Department for Education to lead the drafting of reforms to the National Curriculum for Computing and associated qualifications for England. 

The opening weeks of 2026 have been exceptionally wet across the UK. A strong and unusually southerly jet stream has steered a succession of low‑pressure systems towards our shores, bringing frequent rain, strong winds and, at times, wintry hazards.

Consultation launched on providing better, earlier, and more targeted help to adopted children and funding increased for adoption support fund

Views are being sought on proposed changes to the Code of Practice for how Scotland’s police officers use stop and search powers.

The Transport Committee has called for more detail about the Government’s landmark reforms to the rail sector and changes to the legislation to prevent undue political interference in Great British Railways.

Bangladesh’s long-awaited election is being shaped by new political forces and intensified information warfare.

Blog posted by: Jamie Fowler, 10 February 2026 – Early careers, Skills.

Intensive surveys by the Environment Agency has found the native white clawed crayfish population in Northumberland has survived a major incident.

Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government, Jayne Bryant, recently visited Bridgend College to meet apprentices and industry partners at the college's roofing training facility.

Last year, the Digital Poverty Alliance introduced the UK Digital Inclusion Awards to recognise organisations that had moved beyond commitment and into delivery. 

Innovate UK has opened a new Skills Development competition under the Robotics Adoption Programme, supporting projects that build capability to enable the effective use of robotics and automation technologies. 

The BBC is reporting that a Leicestershire farmer has pleaded guilty to three breaches of cattle movement and bovine tuberculosis regulations, and has been ordered to pay over £10,000.

The educational charity and leading vocational and technical learning organisation NCFE has appointed four new trustees to its board, further strengthening its governance with expertise spanning technology, adult social care, early years, and the sport, active leisure and wellbeing sector. 

Lowering the train driver age from 20 to 18 will give younger people the chance to build rewarding careers in the UK railway industry.

The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) and BritishAmerican Business (BAB) have agreed a new Partnership aimed at promoting the UK-US relationship and securing opportunities for businesses on both sides of the Atlantic.  

Oral statement given yesterday in the House of Commons from the Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister on standards in public life.

New customers registering for HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) digital services can now sign-up using GOV.UK One Login. 

The Met Office is entering an exciting new chapter with the arrival of a scientific model upgrade – our first major science upgrade to operational weather modelling in over three years and the first on our new supercomputer.  

A new campaign for parents, full of immediate practical advice on how to talk to your children about harmful online content, as the government bolsters efforts to give every child the healthy upbringing they deserve.

Ofcom has today announced that 47 community radio stations have successfully been awarded grants following the conclusion the Community Radio Fund, with the total amount of funding awarded reaching over £1 million. 

The national conversation must address society’s preparations to defend itself, reimagining the citizen solider of the 21st century, and every sector’s role in this effort.

Biggest ever public investment in community energy will cut bills and create revenue for community centres, social clubs and places of worship.

Members of a 24/7 drugs supply gang who offered a special discount on cocaine to mark the release of a Premier League footballer’s kidnapped father have been jailed for more than 63 years.

An FCDO statement on the Israeli Security Cabinet's decision to expand Israeli control over the West Bank.

First Minister, Eluned Morgan, has welcomed the backing of a record 20 major renewable energy projects, totalling more than 530 MW, in Wales which could see thousands of green jobs created.

Charity introduces “bonding benches” amongst other family initiatives.

Learn how to use AI intelligently without damaging trust or credibility.

The Met Office has launched its most significant scientific upgrade in more than three years, a major step forward for the UK’s weather and climate science capability.

13,000 apprenticeship and T Level opportunities created by government’s plan to transform school buildings.

February's poems feature a mix of international poets and contemporary British writers, including Blake Morrison and Jonathan Davidson, who were part of Poems of the Underground's 40th anniversary celebrations on 30 January.

Women in the UK who use online banking tools are nearly five times as likely to manage their household finances and about twice as likely to have the final say in major financial decisions, compared with women who don’t bank online, a new UCL-led study has found.

On 1 April 2026, Crown Commercial Service and several Cabinet Office Central Commercial teams (operating under the Government Commercial Function) will join to form the Government Commercial Agency.

Life-saving medicines, optical fibres and semiconductors could be made in space to benefit people and businesses across the UK.

Fairer funding as part of the Final Local Government Financial Settlement will help to tackle deprivation and improve public services.

Community groups, cultural organisations and education initiatives are amongst the Scottish organisations who will be able to bid for support from a fund aimed at engaging people in tackling the climate emergency.

An accessible toilet and a gender-neutral toilet, both with baby change facilities, are now available at Morden Underground station.

UK hosted nature summit ends with agreement of a Business & Biodiversity Assessment to shape private sector action on nature.

People across England and Wales are set to receive faster, fairer access to innovative HealthTech under the new National HealthTech Access Programme (NHAP).

Government expands Hong Kong British National (Overseas) route.

The Welsh Government has announced more than 100,000 apprenticeships have been created this Senedd term.

Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper yesterday responded to the sentencing of Jimmy Lai in Hong Kong.

APM has launched a new Network in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Network will offer a platform for both established and emerging project professionals in the region to exchange knowledge, build skills, and make a lasting impact on projects in the region.

British soldiers will be able to make faster, better decisions on the battlefield through thousands of new radios, headsets and tablets.

Welfare reforms designed to rebalance the benefits system and support more people into work moved forward yesterday, as Universal Credit legislation was laid in Parliament (Monday 9 February).

A partnership to boost outcomes and better support communities.

Raising the standard of social homes in England is essential given the progress at bringing homes up to a minimum standard has almost ground to a halt, says the cross-party Housing, Communities and Local Government (HCLG) Committee in a report published yesterday (Monday).

Competitiveness is not enough. The former president of the European Central Bank’s call for ‘pragmatic federalism’ would require Europe to strengthen its decision-making process if it wants to weigh in as a fully-fledged power.

What did the Second World War look, feel and sound like in India? This blog combines oral testimony with The National Archives’ documents to explore Subhas Chandra Bose's impact on India from 1939–1945.

The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) is to investigate several officers and staff at Leicestershire Police and Nottinghamshire Police over their response to safeguarding concerns at a summer camp where children were given sweets laced with tranquilliser.

This week, during Welsh Charities Week, the Welsh Government is celebrating the charities and volunteers who help hold communities together across Wales. Every day, they provide practical help, create connections and offer support when it is needed most.

A man who raped and sexually abused a teenage girl had his sentence extended after the Solicitor General intervened.

At NCFE, we’re gearing up to celebrate National Apprenticeship Week by bringing you the latest information and statistics to guide your decision on whether studying an apprenticeship is right for you.

Young people across the country are to benefit from a clearer path into apprenticeships, as the Prime Minister vows to “unlock opportunities for young people across the country” ahead of National Apprenticeship Week.

A 6-year-old boy who cannot communicate verbally made a new friend by pointing at symbols on a colourful board in his local park.

This joint blog post from Ofgem and the Energy Ombudsman helps consumers understand the benefits and risks of AI and ensure they know their rights and protections.

Young people encouraged to claim their Child Trust Fund savings for financial head start.

The UK temperature is rising and that brings the risk of new pests becoming established in the UK, posing threats to agriculture and forestry warns the Met Office.

Young people will be given a quicker route into high-quality jobs on major projects as the Government slashes red tape to fast-track the process.  

Spending on schools across Scotland has increased by more than £1 billion in real terms over the past decade, official statistics show.

The Government’s HIV Action Plan, backed with £170 million in funding is welcome, but further improvements in access to PrEP are required, the Women and Equalities Committee has said, following the Government’s response published recently (February 6) to its report ‘Tackling HIV transmission’.

The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) is marking National Apprenticeship Week (9–15 February 2026) with the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) and the Institute of Licensing (IoL).

Natural England has approved the release of beavers at two projects in South West England.

The FDA has responded to the latest publication of UK Parliament’s Restoration and Renewal Board, Delivering restoration and renewal of the Palace of Westminster: the costed proposals.

A programme to help support Welsh-speaking teachers to become secondary school teachers in Wales is now open for applications until 22 February 2026.

A new laboratory that will help UK companies develop and test the engines powering the next generation of satellites has opened at Harwell Science and Innovation Campus in Oxfordshire.

APM Sustainability Interest Network podcast series.

The Met Office and Microsoft are deepening their partnership with the release of two significant Met Office datasets, UK deterministic (2km) and global deterministic (10km), on the Microsoft Planetary Computer.

A temporary export bar has been placed on Michael Rysbrack’s sculpture of two ‘putti’ supporting an architrave.

This paper summarises further analysis that expands the methodology developed in the “Importance of Natural Capital to the Scottish Economy” analysis.

UK Statement at The Gambia’s World Trade Organization Trade Policy Review. Delivered by Kumar Iyer, Ambassador and Permanent Representative for the UK Mission to the WTO and UN in Geneva (05 February 2026).

The US has proved it is serious about creating a new mining and processing ecosystem. Now it must convince investors and industry that its policy will last for the next 10 years.

The TUC and unions are supporting the workplace day of action for Palestine on 12 February.  We continue to stand in solidarity with Palestinians in their struggle for justice, freedom and peace.

Social work students to receive targeted financial support, under plans set out in a consultation launched recently (06 February 2026) by the government.

First Minister John Swinney recently commented the announcement of the death of former Health Secretary Jeane Freeman.

Funding for housing, farming and agricultural businesses.

The latest forecast from Met Office scientists indicates that the rate of atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO₂) increase this year will remain too fast to meet climate targets outlined for limiting global warming to 1.5°C.

The UK government has been supporting more than 1 million Ukrainians affected by the energy crisis this winter.

Two thirds of landlords planning to increase rents cite forthcoming tax rises on the sector as a key reason according to new polling.

IFS analysis shows the Scottish Budget relies on ambitious efficiency savings to shift health spending and reshape capital investment.

Latest grants from Social Housing Net Zero Heat Fund

New tram-trains that will revolutionise transport in south Wales are now in their final phase of testing before being introduced into service on some of the Core Valleys Lines this spring.

The Environment Agency has completed a flood scheme which will reduce flood risk for 333 properties and unlocks £75 million regeneration opportunities.

The UK Government’s recently published its response to the House of Lords UK Engagement with Space Committee report, “The Space Economy: Act Now or Lose Out,” marks an important moment for the UK’s growing space sector.  

Trade union access reforms in the Employment Rights Act could cost UK businesses over £1 billion, according to new research from the Adam Smith Institute (ASI)

Commission publishes recommendations for a fairer and more effective justice system.

For the permanent fix to the crossbeams on the Menai Suspension Bridge traffic management will be put in place with a tidal flow system operating for this part of the work only.

Multi-agency operation into suspected illegal waste dumping in Liverpool results in arrest and vehicle seizure.

TfL is running a 12-month trial on new bus shelter designs to improve accessibility, safety and customer experience

Flexible working has risen exponentially since Covid, and should be supported where it is genuinely voluntary between employers and staff. However, Government attempts to effectively mandate flexible working risk imposing a “stealth tax” on jobs, wages and productivity, according to a new discussion paper from the Institute of Economic Affairs.

A man has been charged with smuggling firearms and ammunition after 55 loaded Glock pistols were discovered

A serial killer who murdered five women in 2006 has been sentenced for the murder another teenager seven years earlier following groundbreaking forensic techniques.

Illegal migrants and criminals from 3 African countries will be deported following a threat by the Home Secretary to shut down their visas to Britain.

Delays and backlogs in processing Access to Work applications have more than doubled over the past four years. The average time taken by DWP to process applications increased from 28 days in 2020-21 to 66 days in 2024-25, affecting people’s job security and employers’ cashflow and leading to growing complaints, says the NAO

Two people were arrested on 5 February 2026 as part of an ongoing Environment Agency investigation.

The expiry of New START could further undermine the credibility of US extended deterrence and complicate European and US efforts to strengthen conventional deterrence.

National Apprenticeship Week takes place 9-15 February and is a week-long celebration that shines a light on the economic and social impact of apprenticeships.

An increase in flood risk is one of the biggest climate-related health risks in Wales, with Public Health Wales urging people to be prepared and giving advice on how to find out if you are at risk and what to do next. 

Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper yesterday gave a statement to Parliament following her trip to Adré on the Sudanese border in Chad.

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

Europe has realized that engaging Tehran without leverage, interlocutors or credible pathways to change is unsustainable. But it should not abandon Iranians altogether.

A man who fraudulently claimed to be Gas Safe Registered (GSR) has been jailed after his dangerous work put the life of a 90-year-old homeowner at risk.

Pioneering defence firms have pitched their innovations directly to major investors in a first-of-its-kind Dragons’ Den-style event, set up by the Ministry of Defence.

The annual cost of a TV licence will rise to £180 from 1 April 2026, as required by the 2022 Licence Fee Settlement, in line with inflation.

The final report and recommendations of the independent Commission on Sentencing and Penal Policy.

Uganda’s leadership is drifting into another authoritarian spiral.

An Oxfordshire landscaping boss who ignored his director ban and left £300,000 in unpaid tax across two firms has been banned from running companies for 12 years.

At the Association of Colleges (AoC) Annual Conference and Exhibition 2025, NCFE hosted a breakout session bringing together senior leaders, educators, and practitioners to explore how devolution is reshaping adult skills delivery and what this means in practice for providers, learners and employers.

Deputy Ambassador James Ford condemns Russia’s mass strikes on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure during severe winter temperatures. 

New all Wales resources to support current guidance for schools to deal with incidents of weapons in schools and education settings are being developed.

Further batches of Danone infant formula products have been recalled today (6 February 2026). The FSA is asking parents and caregivers to check the batches listed in the Product Recall Information Notices and stop using any that are affected.

Roger and Angela Smith were found guilty of unpermitted storage and disposal of waste and now must repay £600,000 under the Proceeds of Crime Act.

APCC Joint Leads on Criminal Justice, Danielle Stone and Alison Hernandez, recently (04 February 2026) commented on the findings of Part 2 of Sir Brian Leveson’s independent review of the criminal courts in England and Wales.

CBI yesterday responded to Bank of England interest rate decision – February 2026.

The final report has considered lessons learnt from the 24 November 2021 Channel tragedy and has provided 18 recommendations to government (5 February 2026) .

Views are being sought on measures to speed up the delivery of new homes as part of the Scottish Government’s response to the housing emergency. 

The House of Commons Business and Trade Committee has set out its latest report into its priorities, identifying seven priority workstreams for 2026.

GAD guidance supports gender pension gap disclosure in 2025 local government fund valuations.

Sarah Woolnough, Chief Executive of The King’s Fund, responded to the publication of the National Cancer Plan

UKHSA and MHRA are urging the public not to use 4 specified non-sterile alcohol-free wipe products due to the risk of infection associated with their use.

Eight in 10 councils warn they will become insolvent over mounting deficits related to the cost of supporting children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities, a new survey by the Local Government Association suggests.  

Court order blocks access to land near Skipton to prevent dumping of illegal waste.

Twenty-five projects have been successful in securing funding in cycle four of the Ofgem Strategic Innovation Fund, delivered by Innovate UK.

Julian Jessop, Economics Fellow at the Institute of Economic Affairs commented on the Bank of England’s decision to hold interest rates

The UK has imposed new sanctions against 6 individuals fuelling Sudan's war, following the Foreign Secretary's visit to the Sudan-Chad border.

The Scottish Public Pensions Agency (SPPA) needs to be more transparent about its progress updating thousands of people about their pension entitlement.

In addition, UKHSA has also identified increases in cases of Salmonella associated with travel to Cape Verde.

The next phase of the Data (Use and Access) Act (DUAA) implementation commenced yesterday, 5 February 2026. This means that most of the remaining data protection provisions of the Act have come into force, except for the requirement for organisations to have a complaints procedure which is due to commence on 19 June 2026 and some ICO governance provisions which will follow at a later date. 

Professor Ashwin Kumar, director of research and policy at IPPR, and a former advisor to Gordon Brown, responded to Nigel Farage’s plan for pubs

Walkers gain access to stunning coastline between Hayling Island and East Head. New trail joins more than 210 miles of a continuous path on the south coast

“UNICEF is increasingly alarmed by reports of a rapid rise in the volume of AI-generated sexualised images circulating, including cases where photographs of children have been manipulated and sexualised.

Environment Agency shuts down illegal waste site at Power Station Road in Minster, Isle of Sheppey. Access blocked to prevent further waste entering the site.

We have fined MediaLab.AI, Inc. (MediaLab), owner of image sharing and hosting platform Imgur, £247,590 for failing to use children’s personal information lawfully.  

The leading think tank in the north of England says The Great North partnership and government should act collaboratively to establish the north as a great place to invest and ultimately help raise living standards.

The International Development Committee has said that plans for restructuring the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) could risk poverty reduction being deprioritised and renewed its calls for the plans to be paused.

There is no doubt that NHS services are still incredibly busy and under immense pressure.