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A raft of new measures – coming into force today (1 April 2026) – will see wages go up, bills come down, and more support for those who need it most.

Alongside international partners, the NCSC has issued actions for individuals at risk of targeted attacks against messaging apps.

Resilience Room meets to discuss impacts on goods and services.

A strengthened system for raising concerns about NHS care comes into force today [Wednesday 1 April] – the biggest reform of how complaints are handled in almost 15 years.

People who have had a heart attack, stroke, or serious circulation problem in their legs, and who also carry excess weight, can now be offered a weekly injection to help protect them from a further life-threatening event, NICE has said.

Case study of Future RAN Competition (FRANC), which awarded ~£36m in R&D funding to support the UK's 5G Supply Chain Diversification Strategy.

On 4 March 2026, a winding-up order was made against Woodbois Limited, a company incorporated in Gurnsey (company number CMP52184). The court appointed the Official Receiver as Liquidator.

Further vital air defence support for Gulf partners has been confirmed by Defence Secretary John Healey MP as he visits the Middle East.

William Blake House Northants has entered administration, the Charity Commission has confirmed, while steps are taken to secure ongoing care for residents.

A world heritage site peppered with iconic history probably isn’t the first place which springs to mind as a new home for a herd of 4-legged mammals, but that’s exactly where 18 goats are soon to call their own.

Minister for the Middle East statement marking two years since seven World Central Kitchen aid workers were killed in an Israeli strike, including three British citizens

New law will target those who harass women and girls in public because of their sex.

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£307 million to repair and maintain colleges in all regions of England to fix leaking roofs, broken windows and worn-out facilities, delivering national renewal

Matloob Hussain, 49, applied for three Covid Bounce Back loans he wasn’t entitled to and acted as a director while disqualified.

The Secretary of State has announced an extension to the term of Mr Leslie Philpott as the Lead Non-Executive Board Member for the Northern Ireland Office.

The new Interim Measures Alarm Fund will further incentivise the installation of common fire alarms in buildings waiting for remediation works to be completed.

Science Secretary Liz Kendall has named Professor Sir Leszek Borysiewicz as her preferred candidate for Chair of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI).

One in ten (11%) members of gen Z have reported emotional abuse and 3% have experienced violence from a partner in the past year.

CMA aims to create greater choice for UK businesses and public sector at pivotal time of advances in AI.

The UK and Belgium have signed an MOU that will see Belgium invest over five years in UK expertise to develop world-class mission data collection and exploitation.

Blog posted by: Tristan Thomas, Director, CustomerFirst, 30 March 2026 – Digital strategy, Digital, Data and Technology.

The price you pay for energy for your business can vary across suppliers and the type and size of your business, but covers a range of costs including the wholesale energy cost (the cost to buy energy), network costs (the infrastructure to transport energy), and environmental costs (government decarbonisation schemes). 

On advice of His Majesty’s Government, and at the invitation of The President of the United States, The King and Queen will undertake a State Visit to the United States of America.

Up to £64 million to back Port Talbot’s development as the first port in the Celtic Sea specifically developed to support floating offshore wind.

National Crime Agency officers have arrested three people as part of a coordinated operation with French police against a people smuggling organised crime group involved in transporting Vietnamese migrants to the UK in lorries and small boats.

Non-crime hate incidents to be scrapped to end policing of petty squabbles and free up officers’ time to fight crime in communities.

A Newport timber company offering work placements to care-experienced young people has become the first private sector company to sign the Welsh Government’s Corporate Parenting Charter.

Millions of motor finance customers will receive compensation this year under an FCA scheme for those treated unfairly by firms who broke the law by failing to disclose important information.

Project professionals across the UK are rapidly embedding artificial intelligence (AI) into their day-to-day work, transforming how projects are planned, delivered and managed, according to new research from APM, conducted in partnership with Censuswide.

The government is investing an additional £4.5 million in the LawtechUK programme over the next three years.

Consumers to benefit from better protections from unsafe products as a result of major new reforms.

States have established new Permanent Mechanism at the UN to discuss the rules of the road in cyberspace. Rather than stall, they should not shy away from tough topics.

Environment Agency completes record number of water company inspections driving improved performance across the sector

The Charity Commission has opened a statutory inquiry into the Gorgias Charitable Trust (registered charity number 1178051). 

The updated fertility guideline includes a brand-new section specifically for those with endometriosis who are struggling to conceive – published to coincide with the final day of Endometriosis Action Month.

We are calling on businesses to review their use of automated decisions in the recruitment process to ensure the right protections are in place.  

Industrial units capable of housing up to 150 jobs will be built in in Rhondda Cynon Taf following the sale of a plot of land by Welsh Government.

Guest blog by Eoghan Kelly, Senior Sustainability Specialist at Fastly, 30 March 2026.

Statement given yesterday by Ambassador Archie Young, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the briefing by the COP31 Presidency.

A drug dealer who was caught with multiple weapons has been jailed after attempting to import a firearm.

Simpler Recycling to end years of confusion and deliver consistent collections.

The TUC and Hope Not Hate have today (Tuesday) published new polling which shows that Reform are “massively out of step” with the British public on workers’ rights. 

People voting in the upcoming local elections in May can apply for a Voter Authority Certificate, a free form of ID that can be used to vote at a polling station.

Families claiming Child Benefit will see an increase in payments from next week.

The previously un-named grave of an Officer from Kent, who served with the 2nd Battalion, Coldstream Guards, has been identified and rededicated in his name more than 85 years after his death.

The number of employers and mayoral authorities committed to tackling one of the biggest issues facing the labour market has more than doubled since the publication of the Keep Britain Working Review in November 2025.

The UK tech sector continues to face a structural challenge: how to attract, retain and progress more women across the workforce. For most businesses, this is no longer just a diversity issue, it’s a competitiveness and growth issue. 

The Rycroft Review into countering foreign financial influence and interference in UK politics was published last week and it recommends a temporary moratorium – not a permanent ban – on crypto donations, endorsing the findings of RUSI's Cryptocurrencies in UK Politics project.

How the government’s new Fuel Finder scheme is helping drivers save at the pump.

Public Health Wales is reviewing its Sexual Health Test and Post Service to ensure the service delivers the best quality of care to the people who use it.

The UK and the Philippines launch GIP+ to boost green investment and infrastructure, mobilising UK-backed financing and expertise for sustainable growth.

People struggling to heat their homes in Wales are to receive extra financial support as the conflict in the Middle East continues to push up global fuel prices.

Spring coastal defence works are under way in Sussex, shifting shingle and installing £250,000 of timber to protect 3,000 homes through 2027.

A man who murdered his ex-partner then fled the scene has been sentenced to life in prison with a minimum term of 24 years.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is accelerating innovation across industries, and weather is no exception. But how can organisations make progress in a way that builds trust, enables collaboration and informs vital decisions?

The sports and insurance sectors have come together to improve the insurance cover for sportswomen

Child protection statistics were published on 31 March 2026. These statistics cover data collected from local authorities in Scotland on child protection processes, for the reporting year 01 August 2024 – 31 July 2025.

A new taskforce will tackle poor handling of motor finance claims by some claims management companies (CMCs) and law firms, after the FCA, Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA), Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) and Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) agreed to join up their efforts.

States may be tempted to pursue their own nuclear weapons as they seek deterrence against attacks amid uncertainty over US guarantees.

Three new satellites built in Scotland launched aboard SpaceX’s Transporter-16 mission, marking a significant step forward for UK leadership in laser communications, spacecraft manufacturing, and the operation of satellite constellations.

More parents can save hundreds of pounds through free services, as over 200 Best Start Family Hubs open nationwide this week, helping with the cost of living.

Why Qatar and much of the GCC see prolonged conflict not as a strategy, but as a threat to the stability that built their prosperity.

The government announced its LGR decisions in four of the devolution fast track areas, opting for between three and five councils in each area.

Selection of local authorities in England awarded £155,000 each to improve food procurement practices.

The apprenticeship assessment system in England is entering a period of significant change. 

Jeremy White, former Head of National Partnerships at Homeless Link reflects at a time of change.

CBI yesterday responded to Welsh Labour manifesto launch.

Statement given recently (29 March 2026) by the Foreign Ministers of Germany, France, Italy and the United Kingdom on Israel's Death Penalty Bill.

Two Vietnamese nationals who arrived in the UK illegally in 2023 were yesterday jailed for assisting unlawful immigration by advertising their services on Facebook which were used by at least 250 people to come into the country.

Crack gunners from the RAF Regiment have become ‘aces’ for the first time, having blasted Iranian drones out of the sky during operations in the Middle East, protecting British interests, partners, and personnel in the region.

Fund will support transport links so stalled housing and employment sites can go ahead.

There were 17,336 new homes built and 14,999 new builds started across the social and private sector in 2025.

The planned expansion of HMP Parc should be paused while the Government reconsiders whether it can be achieved without jeopardising the safety of prisoners and staff, MPs say.

Houthi escalation could further disrupt the global economy – and worsen conditions in Yemen.

Ill-health and disability that prevents people from working costs approximately £19.4 billion a year in Wales. 

A businessman living in Spain instead of serving a prison sentence for contempt of court has been banned as a company director.

Historic paint research reveals the true colour of Wales's famous ‘red’ castle.

The Government must provide an unqualified formal apology to all those affected by historical forced adoption in the UK, the cross-party Education Committee recommends in a report launched recently (27 March 2026).

GAD climate risk specialists shared insights on climate, health and sustainable growth at the annual CSCEN Conference.

The NRLA is arguing that the retrofitting skills gap will impede the Government’s proposed reforms to the methodology used to assess rental properties’ energy performance certificates.

Thousands of people with back, joint and muscle issues have been assessed quicker following a landmark initiative which aims to help people stay in, or move back into, work.

The Tata Steel / Port Talbot Transition Board met on 26 March 2026.

Statement given recently (27 March 2026) from the Children’s Commissioner on new screen time guidance for parents of under-5s.

Vijay Rangarajan, Chief Executive of the Electoral Commission, recently (27 March 2026) gave a statement following the conclusion of the Greater Manchester Police investigation, which found no evidence of any intent to influence or refrain any person from voting at the Gorton and Denton by-election

The outgoing head of the police and fire inspectorate has warned that failure to act early on inspectorate warnings can delay improvements and leave the public exposed to avoidable risks.

We all know the importance of weather forecasts to our everyday lives. But what about those who use this information to protect vital infrastructure, gain efficiencies or even inform crucial decisions at home and abroad?

Environment Secretary meets the French Minister of Agriculture and Food Sovereignty in Paris on 12 February

The 14th WTO Ministerial Conference (MC14) in Yaoundé has concluded without agreement on one of the most critical pillars of the global digital economy, underlining the challenges facing the multilateral trading system. 

The Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC) has referred a second conviction to the Court of Appeal based on evidence that Capture, the accounting software used by the Post Office before the notoriously faulty Horizon system, could also generate errors.

The government should reduce universities’ operational cost and compensate them balancing national security interests against foreign interference.

Tim Davie to succeed current industry co-chair Sir Peter Bazalgette from 1 August.

Digital Record Object Identification, or DROID, is free software we've developed that helps archives with their digital preservation workflows.

Brits reminded to be aware of the EU’s new Entry/Exit System (EES) when travelling to the EU this Easter and to follow travel operator guidance.

First Minister Eluned Morgan and Health Secretary Jeremy Miles recently (26 March 2026) toured the site of the new £120m Llantrisant Health Park, which will speed up access to tests and treatment for people across South East Wales.

A North Yorkshire farmer is sentenced for allowing waste to be dumped on his land following Environment Agency prosecution.

A man who killed a motorcyclist, who was celebrating his twentieth birthday on the same day, in a dangerous collision has his sentence increased after the Solicitor General intervened.

The Deputy Prime Minister’s speech at the launch of Hook Tanganza’s new report, Harnessing English Law for Economic Growth.

The Government has shored up the UK’s critical supplies of CO2 vital for Britain’s nuclear, packaged meats, fresh food and healthcare by temporarily restarting the Ensus bioethanol plant in Wilton, Teesside.

The war in Iran has added to concerns about the risks of using AI to select targets during armed conflict.

Rogue landlords across the North West (NW) and North East (NE) are being let off the hook.

Ahead of the May elections, the Electoral Commission is calling for campaigners, parties and voters to debate respectfully. 

The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) is investigating after a man died while in the custody of Staffordshire Police.

Innovate UK will become more deliberate about what technologies, sectors and businesses they  support under a new strategy that is designed to address the challenge of transforming world-class research and early-stage innovation in the UK into globally competitive businesses. 

From Monday 18 May, additional Mildmay line shuttle services will run between Clapham Junction and Shepherd's Bush during weekday peak times

Nine new TV projects have been approved for Welsh Government funding support so far this year, creating a slate of ambitious scripted shows that are set to bring an additional £50.6 million into the Welsh economy.

The operator of a waste site that has caused misery for locals has had its environmental permit revoked following day of action.

Officers from West Mercia Police who led the firearms operation in which a man was fatally shot, are being investigated by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) about the planning and management of the operation. 

Partnership with Movember and People’s Health Trust to trial new approaches to improve men’s health.

Good homes will be placed at the heart of UK military family life, as the first forces family homes built by the Ministry of Defence (MOD) in nearly a decade are set to begin construction – ensuring that British personnel working round the clock to defend the nation get the housing they deserve.   

Ofsted will begin inspecting early education and childcare providers more frequently from April 2026, in line with the DfE's Best Start in Life strategy.

The Charity Commission is investigating CISV International Ltd (charity number: 1073308) and has appointed an Interim Manager to the charity.

The leader of an organised crime group (OCG) who used fake NHS vans to transport hundreds of kilograms of class A drugs in South Wales and Liverpool and was extradited from Thailand has been jailed for 20 years.

The FCA has fined Dinosaur Merchant Bank Limited (DMBL) £338,000 for failing to put in place effective systems and controls to detect and report suspicious trading in its contracts for difference (CFD) business.

Residents across Wales will see their town centres transformed as an additional £12.6 million is invested in regeneration projects from Swansea to Newport.

Dr Valentin Boboc, Senior Economist at the Institute of Economic Affairs responded to the latest OECD economic outlook

The opportunity to break the cycle

A new tool that not only identifies diet and nutrition misinformation online but also evaluates the content’s risk for potential harm has been developed by a team of UCL researchers.

The NRLA is arguing that the retrofitting skills gap will impede the Government’s proposed reforms to the methodology used to assess rental properties’ energy performance certificates.

The digital connectivity of 1,000 properties across Wales has been transformed thanks to the Welsh Government’s relaunched Access Broadband Cymru (ABC) grant scheme.

The Work Foundation at Lancaster University responded to new analysis on the characteristics of young people not in education, employment, or training (NEET) in England released by the Office for National Statistics.

A man who was involved in recruiting lorry drivers for people smugglers has been jailed for six years today (27 March), following an investigation by the National Crime Agency.

The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) is investigating complaints linked to the Merseyside Police investigation that led to Peter Sullivan being wrongfully convicted of murder.

A joint statement of G7 Foreign Ministers following the G7 Foreign Ministerial Meeting in Vaux-de-Cernay

Government answers parents’ calls for support on screen time with new evidence-backed guidance.

Five companies now under investigation as the CMA steps up its work to tackle fake reviews and misleading star ratings – and protect people online.

The use of data analytics to tackle fraud and error is underdeveloped across government.

The UK will urgently commit an additional £100 million for air defence support to Ukraine, helping to defend the country from Russia’s relentless attacks. 

At techUK’s 2026 Tech Policy Conference, we were delighted to welcome Scotland’s Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Gaelic, Kate Forbes MSP.

The FSA Board has agreed the scope of the Future of Food Regulation programme, with a clear vision: an effective, resilient and trusted regulatory system that is fit for the future.

National Trail opening is culmination years of work by Natural England and partners alongside £5.5 million government investment for upgrade

Secretary of State for Transport yesterday announced £27 billion strategy to maintain, upgrade and improve England’s major roads, boosting safety, growth and connectivity.

TUC General Secretary Paul Nowak yesterday responded to the government’s announcement on procurement reform, which aims to protect the UK’s economic security and by prioritising British supply chains in four critical sectors: steel, shipbuilding, AI and energy infrastructure.

UK Chargé d’Affaires, Deputy Ambassador James Ford, condemns Russia’s attempts to justify its illegal occupation of Crimea. He reaffirms that Crimea is Ukraine and calls on Russia to end its occupation and cease its wider war of aggression (26 March 2026).

The Chancellor and Economic Secretary brought together the six largest banks and building societies, alongside UK Finance, to take stock of the impact of the conflict in Iran on households and small businesses.

Shipbuilding, steel, AI and energy infrastructure will be recognised as critical for national security, with new guidance prioritising contracts for British business where necessary to protect our national security.

Offenders posing a threat to national security to spend longer behind bars

On 7 May, a series of elections will take place in England, Scotland and Wales. In England, there will be local elections across more than 130 councils, as well as mayoral elections in a small number of areas.

Government publishes formal response to independent review of Arts Council England.

Dedicated specialist support for affected families.

Report: The National Security Strategy

Neutrality between China and the US, sidestepping two competing chauvinisms for fear of being crushed in between them, plays into Beijing’s hands.

The government has launched a competition to help deliver a second new national forest, as search begins for a location for a third.

Shared ownership is a long-standing and popular housing tenure model, but gaps in data means government cannot fully show if it is working for everyone, a new report from the National Audit Office (NAO) finds.

Madagascar benefits from a generous UK Trade Preference Scheme, giving thousands of products tariff‑free access to the UK market. Learn how to access it here.

The Welsh Government is investing up to £9.25 million to purchase and upgrade an industrial unit at the Heads of the Valleys, in a bid to attract high-quality manufacturing businesses and create new jobs in one of Wales' most deprived areas.

CBI has recently (25 March 2026) responded to latest inflation data for February 2026.

Report: Disinformation diplomacy

Early morning raid sees man arrested for packaging fraud and money laundering offences.

Ministers working closely with the new Cabinet Secretary order a clear up of Whitehall consultation culture to speed up decision making and deliver for the British people.

Ofsted yesterday confirmed the formal closure of the expert reference groups set up to support the development of the renewed education inspection framework.

New framework strengthens Scotland’s rail decision‑making, protecting devolved powers and delivering clearer, more reliable services for passengers.

Marking the achievement of the men’s national football team.

Over £3 million has been invested to help modernise the National Library of Wales, protecting historic collections, improving visitor spaces, boosting digital access and helping the Library reach net zero by 2030.

New £70 million funding has been announced to address shortages in building safety professions and help build 1.5 million homes.

The Built Environment Committee has published its report, ‘New Towns: Creating Communities’, following the second module of its inquiry into new towns.

The Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) has published its new five-year strategy for 2026-2031, setting out how it will continue to support financial stability, by giving consumers confidence, continuity and compensation quickly and efficiently when firms fail.

We have fined a Birmingham-based company £100,000 for making over 260,000 unsolicited marketing sales calls to numbers registered on the Telephone Preference Service (TPS), in a clear breach of law.

Official statistics published by the Welsh Cancer Intelligence and Surveillance Unit (WCISU) at Public Health Wales show that by 2022 one-year cancer survival had recovered to pre-pandemic levels, after falling by four percentage points between 2019 and 2020.

Scottish Recommended Allowance to increase in line with inflation.

New funding for independent advocates will help people in need navigate the social care system.

The National Crime Agency (NCA) and National Federation of Builders (NFB) have launched a joint campaign aimed at accounts payable professionals and finance personnel in the construction industry that highlights the risks of invoice fraud, a crime that costs businesses millions each year.

An Iraqi man living in Wolverhampton who pleaded guilty to working with an organised crime gang to illegally bring Vietnamese nationals to the UK was jailed for 10 years and two months yesterday (26 March).

Pupils missing more than half of classes hit an annual record high last year, according to new figures from the Department for Education

More than half a million pounds is being committed to expand the Victim Witness Care Unit to support around 100 additional cases each year and specialist Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) teams set to be deployed to Catterick Garrison and HM Naval Base Devonport. 

Ruth Rankine responds to the announcement of the first 27 new neighbourhood health centres

New rules to help people make healthier food choices came into force yesterday (26 March 2026), marking a significant milestone in the fight against obesity.

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Dave Hawkey, senior research fellow at IPPR Scotland, responded to the Scottish government's child poverty statistics

Step-free access feasibility work to start at Barkingside, Brent Cross, Preston Road, Queensbury, and Totteridge & Whetstone Underground stations as part of the Mayor and TfL's ongoing work to improve transport network accessibility

Ahead of key bills including council tax and water rising from April, cost-of-living pressures continue to hold households in a vice-like grip, pushing them deeper into debt, Citizens Advice warns

Every Saturday morning for the past 6 years, Richard Wheeler has been lacing up his trainers and heading to Aberbeeg parkrun and he’s busy making sure as many people as possible join him.

First Minister: "Qualifying for the World Cup was a landmark moment”.

Planned reforms to the Soft Drinks Industry Levy will have little impact on the government’s efforts to tackle obesity. 

Scientists from the UK and the US tested and explored what it would take for medics to delegate high-stakes decisions to AI on the battlefield.

Firms across the private sector expect activity to fall in the next three months (weighted balance of -18%), according to the CBI’s latest Growth Indicator. Expectations for growth have now been negative since the end of 2024, and the latest outturn is roughly in line with the average seen over this time.