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Northern Ireland Assembly recently published a Report of the Review of Alleged Abuse or Inappropriate Behaviour Associated With Jeffrey Donaldson in Parliament Buildings.

End Digital Poverty Week begins today, marking the first time the Digital Poverty Alliance (DPA)’s annual campaign has expanded from a single day into a full week.

Older and vulnerable people are seeing millions of pounds stolen from them with the fraud committed by those closest to them, according to new figures released by the City of London Police, the national lead force for fraud.

Chancellor John Healey delivered his Growth Speech on 7 September 2026.

UK Armed Forces have deployed to the remote Arctic island of Jan Mayen alongside Norwegian and US allies, in a demonstration of NATO's enhanced capability to operate jointly in the High North.

New roads policing centre helping to track down offenders faster and disrupt organised crime groups that rely on England's road network.

Most bus passengers across Strathclyde can now benefit from the £2 Bus Fare Cap, making public transport more affordable for communities across much of the west of Scotland.

A report by the Joint Committee on Human Rights has called for improvements to be made to the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill.

Throughout September, a 19th century Chinese military map will be on display at The National Archives. Marc Vermeulen and Sarah Petter explore the physical elements of this map and what it tells us about our East and Southeast Asian records.

With the government’s new Cost-of-Living Taskforce beginning work and the Chancellor preparing for his first major economic speech – as well as an important Budget – a new CBI report warns that mounting business costs are squeezing firms’ ability to invest, hire and grow – undermining the government’s ambitions to raise living standards, regenerate communities and deliver growth in every postcode. 

County statistics for August 2026 show considerable contrasts in temperature, rainfall and sunshine across the UK.

The Government has launched an overhaul of corporate reporting to save businesses more than £450 million per year.

Europe's nuclear future prominently on the agenda. But talk is cheap, even of grand designs, and the debate lacks an understanding of joint responses or near-term steps.

He illegally obtained the funds for five separate companies.

Fifty years separate the summer of 1976 from the summer of 2026, yet both have become defining weather stories of their time.

It would be a natural extension of current UK positions, and parliament’s cross-party Foreign Affairs Committee has recommended a formal ban for over a year.

A period of intense engagement is underway to ensure streamlined public services are delivered for Scotland, Public Service Reform Secretary Ivan McKee has said.

Liverpool City Region's bus services are coming back under public control, with buses franchised first in St. Helens before being rolled out to the Wirral later this year and the rest of the city region in 2027.

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland recently (04 September 2026) delivered a speech to the 2026 British-Irish Association Conference in Oxford.

New law will create a specific offence for making, selling or owning child-like sexual abuse dolls, with jail terms of up to 5 years.

Shape plans for a new clean energy company, owned by Wales, to benefit Wales.

The Office of Rail and Road (ORR), the rail regulator, has authorised the new Balgray station in Barrhead, East Renfrewshire, clearing the way for it to open to passengers on Sunday 27 September.

For the first time, scientists have mapped every connection in the brain and nerve cord of an adult male animal.

Ofcom has agreed to resolve a dispute between Royal Mail and its wholesale customers regarding increases the company is planning to make to its wholesale prices. 

A Winding-up order was made against PS & B – Estate Management Limited on 19 August 2026.

The trial is in partnership with NOOK and Autistica, alongside the trial of a calm space at London Transport Museum for customers who may need them

Statement fromn Electoral Commission spokesperson on the Channel 4 News investigation

Ofsted has published a letter with findings from a joint targeted area inspection of the multi-agency identification and response to initial need and risk in Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council.

Ofcom is inviting eligible radio stations to apply for awards from the Community Radio Fund 2026/27.

A sexual predator who raped two young girls in separate attacks and filmed their abuse, had his sentence increased following intervention by the Attorney General, Ellie Reeves KC MP.  

Cllr Eamonn O’Brien, Chair of the LGA, responded to the announcement from the Prime Minister of three new cross-government taskforces aiming to tackle issues affecting local people and communities 

The families of 67 firefighters, police officers, Members of Parliament and other public servants who lost their life as a result of their public service have been awarded the Elizabeth Emblem this year.

A drug smuggler recruited on Snapchat told investigators he knew suitcases he was bringing back from Thailand contained cannabis or cocaine.

What happened to Henry Nowak was heartbreaking. His death raises serious and legitimate questions about how people are treated while in police custody. Those questions demand careful investigation, scrutiny, and accountability wherever it is needed.

The government has temporarily blocked an Anglo-Saxon mount from being taken out of the UK permanently

Tougher rules close loopholes used to overcharge parents, as Prime Minister's series of 'everyday fixes' make life fairer and give people room to breathe.

Ofcom has today fined an online porn provider £700,000 for not having age checks in place, and a further £30,000 for failing to respond to a legally binding information request.

A 16-year-old boy has been sentenced at Swansea Crown Court for stabbing a teacher in the head.

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) must work more closely with households, communities and industry to ensure the food supply chain can withstand increasingly likely and severe shocks including extreme weather events, cyber-attacks and disease outbreaks, according to a new National Audit Office (NAO) report

The Environment Agency is investigating three North East illegal waste dumps amounting to almost 3,500 tonnes of waste.

The government should carry out a review of the arrangements for public safety at events, a new report from the policing inspectorate has found.

Inspections to consider local areas' multi-agency responses to younger children living with neglect.

The Charity Commission has concluded its case into Coventry City of Culture Trust.

The City of London Police has published its first Report Fraud Annual Assessment today, revealing how fraud continues to impact victims across England, Wales and Northern Ireland as well as highlighting the growing threats communities face from increasingly sophisticated criminal tactics.

The government has launched a call for evidence on gamebird shooting

Two men who created fraudulent Covid 19 vaccination records during the pandemic, and sold them online, have been sentenced.

Statement given yesterday by Ambassador Kate Foster, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Syria.

The Culture, Media and Sport Committee has today published the government’s response to its cultural touring in the EU report. 

In this blog, Homeless Link Deputy CEO Matt Harrison shares our journey towards achieving ISO 27001 certification, explaining why we made the investment, what the process involved, and how it will help us strengthen information security, build confidence among our stakeholders and support the delivery of our services.

A former Cambridgeshire police officer, who formed an inappropriate relationship with a teenage girl, who was in a vulnerable position, and failed to take appropriate safeguarding action, would have been dismissed without notice had he still been serving.

The term “weather bomb” often makes headlines when a rapidly deepening area of low pressure brings the potential for damaging winds and disruptive weather.

Three Victorian hand-painted plaster casts of details from the Bayeux Tapestry will go on display at English Heritage’s Rievaulx Abbey in March 2027.

A new prevention-focused approach and rapid rehousing will be at the heart of work reduce homelessness in Scotland over the next five years.

The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) is independently investigating police contact with a man who died after running away from officers and entering the Grand Union Canal near Notting Hill Carnival on Monday afternoon (31 Aug).

His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, Sultan of Oman has accepted an invitation from The King to pay a State Visit to the United Kingdom from Tuesday 20th until Thursday 22nd October, 2026. 

The Department for Business, Industry, Science and Trade yesterday published Dr Richard Judge’s independent review of the Office of Rail and Road.

Environment Secretary visits Havant Thicket, England's first new reservoir in over 30 years as water resilience is a top government priority

The UK is overhauling how it oversees the legal and accountancy sectors for anti-money laundering, but making the new system work is the real test.

Groundbreaking instrument captures its first observations at ESO's Paranal Observatory, launching a mission to map millions of stars and galaxies.

The Environment Agency has secured a six-figure sum for environmental causes from a national house builder after silt was jetted into watercourses.

New research on NEETs who do not claim benefits finds this group have much better employment prospects. 

The Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) is ‘a safer place to work’ after making a series of improvements as part of a legal agreement with Britain’s equality regulator.

Homeless Link will be hosting a fringe event at Labour Party Conference, entitled ‘From the frontline: What will it take to end rough sleeping?’

UKHSA finds invasive Aedes aegypti breeding in east London, prompting enhanced surveillance.

Nesta Lloyd-Jones responds to the Welsh Government's plans for a clinically led approach to clear the longest waits and bring the overall waiting list down to pre-pandemic levels before the end of this Senedd term.

Innovate UK is investing £2 million in 23 feasibility studies to accelerate advanced materials innovations across key UK growth sectors.

The SRA has published the findings of an independent review conducted by law firm Jenner & Block LLP into the handling of the events leading up to the intervention into the PM Law Group in February 2026.

Homeless Link is asking member organisations to nominate politicians who have been supportive of their work as a Homelessness Support Champion.

UKDI seeks counter-Uncrewed Aerial System capabilities for development to deployment

Glasgow City Council is at a critical point as it tries to tackle financial pressures, rising homelessness, growing demand for services, persistent high poverty levels and unresolved equal pay claims.

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.