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The Prime Minister met President Zelenskyy in Kyiv this morning, during his fourth visit to Ukraine.

Six suspected scammers targeting UK victims from a Nigerian compound have been arrested following joint working between the National Crime Agency, Nigerian Police Force and Meta.

The UK-wide epidemiological study will examine cancer incidence among those who have served since 1990.

Changes will simplify local government to unlock the path towards devolution and drive economic growth

People in England with a type of chronic heart failure could benefit from a new treatment option. Our final draft guidance recommends finerenone for adults with chronic heart failure with preserved or mildly reduced ejection fraction.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has today announced that the UK is investing €300 million to help deliver advanced Swedish Gripen fighter jets to Ukraine, strengthening Ukraine’s ability to defend its skies from Russian attacks, while supporting thousands of highly skilled jobs across the UK.

In just one year, age checks are being deployed at an unprecedented scale, ensuring the UK is at the forefront of global efforts to make online experiences safer for children. But, as the UK prepares to introduce a social media ban for under 16s, more action from the tech industry is needed to further strengthen protections for children across the system.

On 13/07/2026, DBT announced that the UK has agreed an FTA with Switzerland. 

The dramatic rise in private credit and its links points to a need for regulators to get ahead of the curve on monitoring systemic risk and protecting retail investors.

Public Health Wales has published 12 recommendations to help reduce cardiovascular disease in Wales, building on last year’s Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Plan for Wales: An ABCD Plus approach.  

Welsh Secretary today announces a new skills initiative in Port Talbot designed to help local young people into careers in well-paid local job opportunities.

CBI yesterday responded to Chancellor's 2026 Mansion House speech.

The Future of Rural England report sets out how to ensure government policy delivers for rural communities.

The Charity Commission has opened a statutory inquiry into Staffordshire Winter Sports Club.

UK Counsellor for Politico-Military Affairs, Ankur Narayan, rejects Russia’s attempts to portray increased European defence spending and NATO readiness as hostile, and underlines that these are defensive measures taken in response to Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine.

Housing First Team Leader at Petrus, Nicola Wilson writes on how the Government can turn the laudable ambitions in the National Plan to End Homelessness into real actions, focusing on the Housing First model.

Moscow’s strategic communications cast Russia as a backseat passenger on a road to war in Europe – but war is not inevitable.

New negotiating body to be set up as part of the first ever adult social care Fair Pay Agreement, representing millions of care workers

Women’s voices should be heard and their pain should not simply be endured, Wales’s first Women’s Health Minister has vowed.

The Government has today (16 July) taken British Steel into public ownership to protect the future of steel production in the UK. 

Iran and Ukraine show cheap mass defeats expensive platforms. Unless it buys deep, low-cost defence and civilian resilience, NATO can win every engagement and still lose wars.

Waste criminals will face heftier fines as the government steps up its zero-tolerance approach to waste crime.

As part of the National Year of Reading 2026, the National Literacy Trust launched a borough-wide community engagement project in Doncaster to discover what local people love to read and why. 

Statement given yesterday by Legal Adviser Colin McIntyre at the UN Security Council meeting on Sudan.

The Welsh Revenue Authority (WRA), Wales' tax authority, yesterday (15 July 2026) announced that it collected nearly £400 million in tax revenue for Wales in the last financial year.

Two members of a cyberhacking group have been sentenced following a successful CPS prosecution.

First wave of schools to get government-funded solar will save £220 million on their bills to reinvest in children’s education

Health Innovation North West Coast has partnered with Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board (ICB) to deliver an independent evaluation of a digital platform that connects patients, professionals and services across neighbourhoods and systems. 

The Prime Minister is traveling to Kyiv today where he will mark the culmination of two years of his leadership in supporting Ukraine's fight for freedom and sovereignty.

Consultation launched on reforming weddings law for the first time in 200 years, giving couples more choice over where and how they say 'I do'.

All babies in England to be screened for Spinal Muscular Atrophy.

This commissioned report provides an understanding of how government-backed loans and private finance schemes have supported young and new entrants to enter agriculture in the UK & Europe.

Southern Water has pleaded guilty after the Environment Agency found a dark plume of pollution from one of its sites in a Hampshire chalk stream.

Two Sudanese men were jailed yesterday after pleading guilty to endangering the lives of others by piloting small boats across the English Channel.

A group who fraudulently claimed to be able to provide PPE during the pandemic but instead spent hundreds of thousands of pounds on house renovations and luxury cars have been convicted after a National Crime Agency investigation.

A rebalancing of the NATO Alliance should not involve Europe replacing US capabilities on a like-for-like basis.

The government needs to strengthen workforce planning to improve productivity, build more resilient public services and manage staff costs effectively, according to a new National Audit Office (NAO) report.

The Environment Agency has told South West Water it should pursue appropriate sewage treatment for the Isles of Scilly.

The Crown Prosecution Service has authorised Gwent Police to charge eight men in connection with the sexual exploitation of children.

The FCA has proposed a package of reforms that would tailor requirements proportionately for asset managers, cut costs for firms and give better data to supervise the sector more effectively.

We are investigating concern the Met Police’s handling of the death of 19-year-old Edward Cornes, who was found dead in a London hotel in October 2021.

At least £50 billion of public finance institution support mobilised to back UK businesses, projects and exports over the last two years.

The government has announced that police officers across all ranks are to receive a pay award of 3.5% from September 2026.

Wales’ first ever minister with dedicated responsibility for preventative health set out her priorities to the Senedd yesterday

Leaseholders will receive clearer information about the service charges they pay and stronger protections against unfair costs, the government has confirmed.

First deliveries of British-made artillery barrels to Ukraine, under a £61 million contract supporting hundreds of UK jobs.

Victims could see swifter justice as a legal aid boost of up to £34 million a year will help strengthen the legal sector, enabling more cases to be heard and driving down the court backlog.

The UK now has more than a million young people not in education, employment or training, the first time the figure has passed one million since 2013. Two government reports published within days of each other tell a story the tech sector should be paying attention to. 

The Deputy Minister for Skills and Tertiary Education, Cefin Campbell, has set out his plans to build a coherent, accessible, and excellent lifelong learning system.

The Security Industry Authority (SIA) has given notice to the British Institute of Innkeeping Awarding Body (BIIAB) to terminate their recognition agreement.

Violent knifeman who carried out frenzied attack at Tube station, has his sentence increased, after the Solicitor General intervenes.

Find thousands of restaurants, cinemas, theatres and other attractions near you offering customer discounts following the Chancellor’s summer tax cuts.

One year after the reopening of Caerphilly Castle’s Great Hall, Wales' largest castle is celebrating a major increase in visitor numbers, conservation milestones and cut-price tickets to ensure access for all.

Highlands and Islands exemptions set out.

“What we used to think of as extreme, we increasingly consider as normal.” That is the summarising comment from Mike Kendon, the Met Office lead author of the latest edition of the State of the UK Climate report.

The Insolvency Service and Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) have been recognised for their prosecuting excellence by the Solicitor General.

New official statistics from the Welsh Cancer Intelligence and Surveillance Unit (WCISU) show that cancer remains the leading cause of death in Wales, accounting for over a quarter of all deaths in 2025.

The Charity Commission has opened a statutory inquiry into Bison in the Community.

Travelling Brits urged to ‘Know the Signs’ following cases of death and serious illness overseas.

The ERS Gold Award recognises employers demonstrating exceptional and sustained support for the Armed Forces community.

Families across the country are being encouraged to help children stay active over the summer holidays

The Welsh Government is taking decisive action on cancer by developing a 10-year National Cancer Strategy to transform the way the health service prevents, diagnoses, and treats the disease.

Default overnight curfews and addictive features to be switched off automatically to protect 16 and 17-year-olds on social media

Around 100,000 disabled people and those with health conditions are closer to work thanks to a voluntary Government programme being delivered in every Jobcentre across the country, according to new figures.

Former Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt will support British nationals in the most difficult and complex cases.

HM Land Registry’s Annual Report 2025-26 highlights faster services, digital milestones and progress made towards a more efficient property market.

The Environment Agency has led a major multi-agency operation to tackle waste crime in Cumbria.

New rules deliver on government commitment to give Buy-Now, Pay-Later users the same key protections offered by other forms of credit.

Simple advice from the FSA will help you avoid the grilling gaffes and common mistakes which could make it a memorable summer for all the wrong reasons.

CMA recommends UK and devolved governments strengthen protections for the 1.5 million households reliant on heating oil.

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office yesterday summoned the Iranian Chargé d'Affaires in London in response to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Qods Force’s (IRGC-QF) role in directing proxy groups to carry out a series of attacks across Europe.

Interference in democratic process and cyber attacks have been added to the National Risk Register

Under reforms announced yesterday, disclosure rules written before smartphones existed will be overhauled to free up officer time.

New ticket gates at railway stations will help crack down on fare dodging, while reinvesting millions into better rail services across England.

First ever cross-Government action plan to support unpaid carers published.

The Government’s development partnership with Nigeria risks being undermined by “multiple obstacles” and a revised approach is needed, the International Development Committee has found in a new report.

A single Lead Environmental Regulator will make decision-making easier for the Port of Tyne’s Clean Energy Park, unleashing growth across the North East and strengthening energy security.

The Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC) last year received more applications than ever before, according to its annual report, published yesterday [Tuesday 14 July 2026].

The NHS will aim to prevent thousands of deaths from sepsis by 2035 as part of a series of measures to improve the treatment of the deadly condition.

Minister of State Stephen Doughty signs UK-EU Treaty on Gibraltar with EU Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič in Brussels.

There’s a point in almost every AI programme where progress stalls.

Statement from the Foreign Secretary on the sanctioning of Islamic Movement of Companions of the Right (IMCR) (13 July 2026).

Arriving in Paris for a meeting of the Coalition of the Willing, Prime Minister Keir Starmer recently (13 July 2026) announced a landmark agreement that will give UK defence firms access to contracts funded through the EU's £78 billion (€90 billion) Ukraine Support Loan initiative.

MOD is investing £26 billion over ten years to modernise HMNB Clyde, HMNB Devonport and HMNB Portsmouth.

Dstl seeks early-stage novel and disruptive science and technology to advance defence robotics and autonomous systems.

ORR's annual assessment, published as the railway prepares for its biggest structural change in a generation, finds real progress on efficiency and fewer train cancellations. 

Businesses, charities and innovators are being invited to compete for a share of up to £60 million to transform how disabled people and those with health conditions are supported into work, the Government yesterday [14th July] announced.

The recent London Climate Action Week revealed that while formal climate multilateralism remains under strain, climate diplomacy is becoming more diffused, implementation oriented and focused on delivering security.

A family is a step closer to getting answers to why Karl Lee, a father from Nottingham, died while in hospital, after an Ombudsman investigation compelled a coroner to carry out an inquest into his death. 

Annual report shows stronger enforcement activity, improved support for people in debt and continued investment in modernising services

The CBI and Energy UK provide blueprint to slash business energy costs and deliver £130 billion boost to the economy by 2050.  

Applications open for the AI Upskilling Challenge Fund, inviting organisations to deliver innovative AI training to help Barnsley workers, businesses and residents build AI skills as part of the Barnsley Tech Town.

Vaping Products Duty and the Vaping Duty Stamps Scheme will be introduced on 1 October 2026. It is recommended that you apply by the end of July (see below).

Five people have been charged as part of a National Crime Agency investigation into Russian Coms, a group which made products used by criminals to defraud victims all over the world.

11 top benefits of the largest services trade deal concluded by the UK.

A new report showing that 75% of identified adult care home places in Wales are run by for-profit providers, and that the only significant growth in supply of care home places is coming from private investment firms, should be a wake-up call for politicians and council leaders, say TUC Cymru and UNISON today (14th July 2026).

Fourteen government buildings were closed last year, contributing to savings across the government estate of £43.1 million in the past year.

Funding will see a consistent, national Independent Child Trafficking Guardians service for child survivors of modern slavery and trafficking.

High pressure remains dominant bringing another week of mostly dry, sunny and very warm conditions for many, though a slight downturn in temperatures is likely by the weekend.

The UK music industry will benefit from a range of new powers and investment as the government unveils a new long-term plan to back the sector.

Britain's rail industry must maintain a relentless focus on safety as it undergoes major reform, the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) says in its annual health and safety report published today.

Shared interests among European and Asian middle powers, navigating a turbulent Sino-American unilateralism, sustain NATO’s Asian partnerships.

UK-Switzerland Free Trade Agreement to deliver new opportunities for UK food and drink exporters.

A major incident has been declared by emergency services responding to a large-scale wildfire near Sychnant Pass on Conwy Mountain.

The governments of Australia and the United Kingdom gave a joint statement following the third UK–Australia Strategic Dialogue on Gender Equality on 4 May 2026.

Wakefield Trinity RLFC and Wakefield-based public sector buying organisation YPO have recently unveiled a new dual-branded Rugby League equipment range.

The new presidents are part of a swing to the right in Latin American politics – but can they govern such divided societies?

The IRGC are among the first bodies designated under new powers to crack down on foreign state-backed activity in the UK.

Ofsted has today published its annual report and accounts, covering the period from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026.

Government signs a working Arrangement with the EU Drugs Agency to protect public health and reduce drug harms.

How might effective governance of solar radiation modification research be established, as interest grows in outdoor research experiments?

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has today published a report titled Local Authority Assessments 2023–2026: Emerging Themes and Findings drawing together findings from the first-ever national programme of assessments of local authorities in England.

A man who helped smuggle Vietnamese nationals into the UK over 18 days in 2020 has been jailed.

CBI has responded to announcement of enhanced Free Trade Agreement with Switzerland.

The second phase of Awaab's Law will come into force on 30 November 2026, so more dangerous hazards are fixed quickly to help tenants living in social housing.

The government’s Financial Inclusion Strategy is a welcome first step but it is not a complete plan to tackle financial exclusion in the United Kingdom, according to a new Treasury Committee report.

techUK’s Rail Policy Working Group has engaged with Peers to protect the tech sector as the Railways Bill enters the House of Lords.

Inquiry will assess how public services worked during the incident and the treatment of his family.

The government’s ambitions to build 1.5 million homes, upgrade home energy standards, and deliver a £725 billion long-term infrastructure pipeline will depend on a significant expansion to the construction workforce – and stronger employer involvement in training the next generation of workers, according to a new report from the National Audit Office (NAO) published yesterday.

Over a quarter of a billion-pound investment to increase policing in Jewish communities after a spate of violent attacks.

The First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth will set out the first phase of the Welsh Government’s new legislative programme in a statement to the Senedd this afternoon.

UK and EU hit back with first joint cyber sanctions package.

APCC Joint Equality Leads yesterday welcomed funding for police to tackle antisemitism.

A new Defence Universities Alliance with 35 UK universities will help strengthen defence research, build critical skills and support the UK's future defence capability.

FTA seals £5.2bn services deal with Switzerland and separate agreement paves way for travellers to use Swiss E-gates.

New analysis from the TUC reveals bank bonuses have hit a post-crash record – as the union body calls for a hike in the bank windfall tax, which it says is “common sense and long overdue”. 

It's 5 years since the 2021 flash floods that affected 24 boroughs and over 2,000 properties, including homes, schools, hospitals, and Underground stations.

Britain’s next prime minister faces major policy decisions on tech and AI. They should aim to strengthen the UK’s tech sovereignty by building the national strengths – and the alliances – that give a middle power leverage in a shifting order.

Hundreds of thousands of students heading to university this autumn are being urged by the NHS to book a potentially lifesaving MenB vaccine as of yesterday before term starts.

People struggling with debt could get help sooner, thanks to a £900,000 tech investment to speed up access to debt relief orders (DROs).

Nearly half of the government’s 1.5million home building target could be met by giving a new lease of life to historic buildings currently lying vacant or under-used, MPs say today.

Ofsted’s Chief Inspector, Sir Martyn Oliver, and Yvette Stanley, National Director, Regulation and Social Care, spoke at the ADCS Annual Conference in Manchester.

The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) has welcomed the Government’s intention to strengthen enforcement powers across England and Wales, subject to consultation. This is something that CTSI has extensively campaigned on and will help Trading Standards – and partner agencies – to close down “dodgy shops”.

The Chief Medical Officer’s annual report, published yesterday, has called for a shift to a prevention first approach to health and highlights that successful prevention initiatives have demonstrated the potential for improvements in population health. 

UK ratifies the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Agreement.

Ofcom has published its long-awaited consultation on the Additional Duties for Category 1 Services under the Online Safety Act, alongside the Register of Categorised Services.

Housing company Taylor Wimpey UK Ltd has been sentenced for polluting a North East stream following an Environment Agency investigation.

Tens of thousands of small businesses to receive a boost, as Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces most significant reforms to small business finance in years.

Climate change added between 3-4°C to maximum temperatures and is estimated to be responsible for about 42% of the deaths across both heatwaves.

Professor Chris Whitty writes for The i paper on the update to the UK CMOs' physical activity guidelines.

In January this year, the Treasury Committee published a report on the use of AI in financial services.

The next global shock may be the use of nuclear weapons assisted by the more casual attitudes of less responsible world leaders and the lack of popular understanding and fear.

Government sets out clear path to the international agreed target of protecting and improving 30% of land by 2030

A pair of people smugglers who arranged the transport of Vietnamese migrants to the UK hidden in lorries have been sentenced.

Brits heading overseas this summer urged to check Travel Advice as the FCDO highlights unusual requests for consular assistance.

CBI yesterday responded to Chancellor’s plans to boost finance for small businesses.

The humble postcard – a communication staple for over 150 years – is at risk, we have warned today (10 July) as new research commissioned by the charity reveals that only 8% of adults send a postcard once a year and 52% never send them at all.

The Tobacco and Vapes Act received 'Royal Assent' 29 April 2026. Most of the Act is not yet in force (meaning businesses do not need to follow its requirements just yet), but it will be the law, so your business needs to be prepared. 

MOD has awarded £3.16 million to three companies to counter drone threats, becoming the first European partner to act under a joint defence programme.

Health Innovation North West Coast is a key partner in a national initiative to tackle antimicrobial resistance (AMR), one of the most significant global health challenges of our age.  

On Monday 6 July, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) released their long-awaited review into the impact of AI on retail financial services. 

A statement given yesterday by the E3 (UK, France & Germany) on Iranian attacks in the Strait of Hormuz and countries in the region.

A growing number of water companies are introducing hosepipe restrictions in an effort to combat the impact of sustained hot weather on water supplies and the environment.

The NHS is urging millions of people in their 50s to complete lifesaving bowel cancer screening tests, as new figures show this age group is less likely to take part.

A timetable to implement the biggest pension reforms in a generation has been published today, showing how millions of savers will benefit over the coming years.  

Halfway through the first 100 days of the Scottish Government formed in May, the rollout of an expanded 10-year £50 million Homelessness Prevention Fund is underway.

The mastermind of a largescale drugs ring and his gang members have been jailed, following a National Crime Agency investigation.

A West Yorkshire Police (WYP) officer has been sentenced for assault, following an investigation by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC). 

Officers fighting crime in their communities put their lives at risk every day and are repeatedly exposed to traumatic incidents in high-pressure environments.

The review looked at recent changes to Debt Relief Orders (DROs) – finding they are helping more people in financial difficulty make a fresh start

The Defence Investment Plan shows where more money may go. The harder test is whether ministers can show how spending, assets, maintenance and liabilities become readiness.

Government has designated four major global cloud services and technology providers as Critical Third Parties (CTPs).

The kingpin of a £109 million drugs network has been jailed, after a National Crime Agency-led international investigation unearthed his criminality.

People living in supported accommodation will soon be able to work more without losing access to Housing Benefit, thanks to changes introduced by Government this week.

A crisis of pride in the UK and growing disillusion with the current political system mean it’s time for a new understanding of what it means to be a citizen alongside a radical overhaul of our democracy, says IPPR in a major report

Ofcom has published its long-awaited draft Fraudulent Advertising Codes of Practice, setting out how Category 1 and Category 2A services should tackle paid-for scam adverts under the Online Safety Act. The consultation is open for responses until 2 October 2026.

Cllr Dr Wendy Taylor MBE, Chair of the Local Government Association’s, Health and Wellbeing Committee, responds to new UK CMO activity guidelines showing every movement counts

FSA and FSS publish new guidance to help businesses bring cell-cultivated products and other novel foods safely to market. 

An innovative procedure which uses high energy soundwaves to treat a rare and serious condition in pregnancy called twin-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS) is safe.

Beccy Baird, Senior Fellow at The King’s Fund, responded to the annual GP Patient Survey published by NHS England

On 7 July 2026, the EU Commission presented its Action Plan on Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence, setting out how the EU intends to manage the risks and harness the opportunities of advanced AI for cybersecurity.

Cllr Dr Wendy Taylor MBE, Chair of the Local Government Association’s Health and Wellbeing Committee, responded to the government announcement on launching a crackdown of vapes targeting children.