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Amendments to Children (Care, Care Experience, and Services Planning) Bill.

Offshore wind firms must sign up to a ‘Fair Work Charter’ to participate in government renewables auctions.

Under the government's National Cancer Plan, every patient will be given a tailored plan covering treatment, mental health, and employment support.

Funding will support repair, maintenance and long-term projects.

Sustainable business units are available to lease at two new commercial property schemes in Carmarthenshire, following £15 million in funding from the Welsh Government and Carmarthenshire County Council.

Sinema Cymru, a collaboration between S4C, Ffilm Cymru Wales and the Welsh Government via Creative Wales, has announced the recipients of its second round of funding, a scheme aimed at developing several Welsh-language feature film concepts with a view to progressing at least one into production funding.

Short stories inspiring defence and national security thinking.

Foreign Secretary visited Adré on the Sudanese border in Chad and called for urgent global action to secure a ceasefire.

A new consultation for a development corporation in Greater Cambridge has been launched today.

An MOT tester and mechanic have been ordered to do up to 300 hours of unpaid work and face prison if they reoffend after passing 223 vehicles they never tested.

A further arrest made as part of Environment Agency investigation, supported by the South East Regional Organised Crime Unit.

Disabled people are set to benefit from the expertise of some of the world's tech giants to help make the workplace more accessible to them.

University of West London failed to properly oversee how a third party delivered graded music assessments and issued certificates.

HMP Northumberland will gain four new houseblocks, boosting its capacity by 240 places, in the latest Government step to make streets safer. 

Government publishes Advanced Nuclear Framework to get pioneering nuclear technology off the ground.

A landmark policy to help reduce deaths and harm from excess alcohol use will be extended in Wales, following a vote in the Senedd.

Historic legislation to end the two-child limit and lift hundreds and thousands of children out of poverty yesterday moved a step closer to reality.  

Communities across the West Midlands will benefit from new high-skilled career opportunities after the government announced a new Transport and Infrastructure Campus, harnessing local expertise to deliver better public investment and services.

Patients will receive faster diagnosis, quicker treatment, and the support to live well with cancer under the government’s landmark new National Cancer Plan.

Dangerous extremists will face tougher ‘supermax’ style restrictions behind bars under Government plans to keep frontline staff safer.

New partnerships across life sciences, quantum and advanced connectivity.

Wales will see a significant boost to the number of neighbourhood police officers on its streets.

A sixth man has been charged with conspiring to facilitate illegal immigration, as part of a National Crime Agency investigation into people smuggling.

Millions of working women will be better off with new measures being introduced to tackle historic gender pension gap.

The Chief Statistician has released figures on local government finance in 2024-25. 

Barnsley has been named the UK’s first government-backed Tech Town, with plans to roll out AI across public services, skills, healthcare and local business as part of a place-based regeneration approach. 

Environment Secretary opens international meeting on business and biodiversity.

Sellafield’s Remote Technologies Group is the first to use an innovative contamination swabbing tool for quadruped robots, developed through the RAICo collaboration.

Millions of taxpayers filed their Self Assessment tax return for the 2024 to 2025 tax year by the deadline.

“It is time for a fundamental reset – to rebuild trust – that work begins now.” – Deputy First Minister.

UPR51: UK Statement on Australia, delivered yesterday by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders, at Australia's Universal Periodic Review at the Human Rights Council in Geneva.

Drugs, migration, China and Venezuela likely to be on the agenda as two outspoken leaders meet in Washington ahead of Colombia’s elections later this year.

Probability-based forecasts can better inform weather-based decision-making, according to new Met Office research.

Update following round 9 of negotiations on an enhanced Free Trade Agreement with Switzerland.

Up to £20 million made available to boards to boost progress.

The House of Lords International Agreement Committee has today published its report on the UK-India FTA. 

The Charity Commission has opened a statutory inquiry into Lutterworth Athletic Football Club (registered charity number: 1175765)

£10 million financial support package for families of children and young people with cancer to cover travel costs to and from appointments.

We have reprimanded Staines Health Group for sending excessive medical details about a terminally ill patient to their insurance company. 

The Welsh Government is setting out its ambition for Wales to be a ‘Carer Aware’ nation, where unpaid carers are recognised earlier and treated as partners in the planning for the person they care for.

On Thursday 29 January, as part of a week-long series of announcements focused on AI, the Government published a one-year update on the AI Opportunities Action Plan.

The Russian Ambassador was summoned for a meeting to revoke the accreditation of a Russian diplomat.

The Committee on Standards and Privileges has reported on a complaint against Mr Timothy Gaston MLA that he breached the Assembly Members’ Code of Conduct.

Over 300,000 children are set to benefit from Best Start free breakfast clubs in April, as the government prioritises support to tackle the cost of living.

HeartUnions week is a chance to tell the story about why unions are vital for everyone at work, and to encourage people who aren't yet in a union to join.

A Russian boat captain has been found guilty of gross negligence manslaughter after failing to take any action to prevent a crash between two ships in the North Sea which led to an explosion and the death of a member of crew.

British jobs and businesses to be supported by enhanced cooperation with China in financial services.

Ofwat response to 'Shaping the Future of Water Governance in Wales'.

Barnsley named UK’s first Tech Town – with local schools and college, businesses, NHS and more getting bespoke government support to unleash opportunities of AI.

An update on Homelessness Statistics covering 1 April to 30 September 2025 has been released today.

India is hoping a new democratically elected government in Bangladesh will help improve bilateral relations. But identity politics in both countries could derail progress.

While the UK focuses on hybrid threats, is it being undermined by dependencies on US providers? Can the UK have a national security agenda in isolation?

New framework will protect public health and the environment from risks posed by PFAS.

Families and individuals from across North Wales have been invited by NHS Wales, to help reshape diabetes care at an innovative 'hackathon' event – as figures reveal the condition now affects one in five adults across Wales.

UK sanctions 10 individuals and one organisation for their role in recent brutality against Iranian protestors. 

Landmark legislation to reform the way local bus services are planned and delivered in Wales yesterday received Royal Assent, becoming law.

Access to essential services in the UK is increasingly decided in the moment by something simple and unstable: having enough data to complete the task in front of you. 

Committee launches ambitious agenda targeting AI transformation, industrial strategy, and economic security.

Following a recent legal challenge, any person at risk of homelessness because of having to leave their asylum accommodation can apply for an extension of up to 56 days until at least 28th February. 

For many of us, the past few weeks have felt relentlessly wet. Repeated bands of rain have swept in from the Atlantic, leading to increasingly saturated ground, travel disruption, and a general sense that winter has been stuck on repeat. 

Better chance of survival for people with rare cancers thanks to a new government approach to clinical trials and access to breakthrough treatments.

New ‘smart’ staff rota system aims to reduce clinician admin time, support staff wellbeing and patient care.

The Westcott Space Hub has officially been opened in Buckinghamshire. Backed by £5.8 million of UK Space Agency funding and £15 million in match funding, this facility will support small and medium-sized businesses, major industry players, academia and others in the local space ecosystem to collaborate.  

In January 2025, we responded to the government’s call for proposals to boost the UK’s economy and foster economic growth.

A serial killer who murdered five women in 2006 has pleaded guilty to murdering another teenager seven years earlier.

Dr Paul Bate will be stepping down as Chief Executive of the UK Space Agency at the end of March 2026.

Multi-million-pound package to turn the tide on ailing high streets, targeted in places most in need of support.

A report on the impact of inflation on devolved social security assistance as required under section 86A of the Social Security (Scotland) Act 2018.

A 25% national reduction in Core Education across prisons, revealed by the Government in its response to a Justice Committee report, ‘risks jeopardising’ rehabilitation efforts, MPs have warned.

Nigel Brokenshire re-elected as chair and Alex Eavis re-elected as vice-chair of the techUK Life Sciences Working Group.

Overview of current bluetongue cases, risk level, vaccinations and restrictions.

An ex-footballer who used his club’s name as the password for an encrypted phone with which he made drug deals worth half a million pounds, was yesterday, 2 February jailed for nine years.

Blog posted by: Law Enforcement Data Programme team, 2 February 2026 – Continuous improvement, Data, Transformation, User centred design.

Wales will join all UK nations in taking part in the National Year of Reading 2026, to inspire people to have a lifelong love of reading.

Foreign Secretary statement on the fifth anniversary of the military coup in Myanmar.

Billions of pounds worth of export and investment deals for the UK have been secured, as the Prime Minister wraps up his visit to China.

The security of key military sites will be strengthened as Defence personnel will be given stronger powers to defeat drones near bases as part of new measures being introduced in the Armed Forces Bill.

Young people are set to benefit from TV and film industry support for the Government’s Youth Guarantee.

£90 million investment to tackle economic inactivity.

UK Home Secretary Mahmood presented a long-awaited police reform plan. Still at the starting line, here is what the plans entail – and what they do not.

The Charity Commission has opened a statutory inquiry into The Micklegate Ecclesiastical Trust.

The government had accepted advice on eligibility from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation for the RSV vaccination programme.

Investigators at the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) are to receive specialist training to identify “hidden” signs of controlling and coercive behaviour, including cases involving pet or animal abuse.

More than 200,000 potholes on more than 400 miles of road surfacing have been fixed or prevented throughout Wales since April last year.

Being prepared is about taking action before an emergency happens – identifying risks, planning ahead, and making sure people have the knowledge, skills and confidence to respond when it matters most.

The Prime Minister recently visited the Design Innovation Institute in Shanghai to mark the growing impact of British theatre in China – boosting growth and supporting jobs at home.

The helicopter has been criticised following extraordinary Russian losses in Ukraine, however the benefits of vertical lift are still obvious within the force mix.

As of 1 February 2026, 8 of the 14 train operators that DfT is responsible for will be in public ownership (30 January 2026).

A new facility designed to help small businesses thrive in the UK space sector has opened at Airbus Defence and Space’s Stevenage site, backed by £3.9 million from the UK Space Agency.

GeoPlace has been appointed to design a scheme which aims to reduce congestion in County Durham.

An alliance with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan would not make NATO member Turkey better defended. But it would provide other advantages.

The super-complaint submitted by the Centre for Women’s Justice has been assessed as eligible for investigation.

Ofsted has sent surveys to social care providers to find out about the experiences of the children, parents, staff and professionals involved.

A temporary export bar has been placed on an 18th century terracotta sculpture of a dog by Anne Damer

This month's Talking 5 guest is Gurdip Sodhi, Local Government Lead at Salesforce.

Shadow fleets sit at the centre of maritime hybrid warfare, economic security and environmental risk. Despite this growing recognition, the West lacks the coherence to confront it.

£21.5m is backing 15 England-wide projects to turn new crops and low-emission farm tech into ready-to-use tools that boost productivity.

Colleges and innovators recently came together to tackle challenges in the health and care sector through rapid, collaborative problem‑solving. 

Delivered to the International Atomic Energy Agency Board of Governors extraordinary meeting on 30 January 2026.

The Deputy First Minister with responsibility for Climate Change and Rural Affairs, Huw Irranca-Davies, launches Fix it February at a pop-up repair café in Cardiff.

One of the great joys of working at GeoPlace is having a national view of how local authorities manage their Street and Address Gazetteers and how they use them across their councils. 

Laurence Olivier, Julia Margaret Cameron and Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin to receive blue plaques this year.

Wakefield Council declared a Climate Emergency in May 2019 and has published a Climate Change Action Plan and a Pathway to Net Zero. 

January 2026 was a notably unsettled month for many across the UK, with persistent spells of heavy rain and strong winds.

Secretary of State for Science, Innovation, and Technology, Liz Kendall, recently delivered a speech at Bio Industry Association on Thursday 29 January 2026.

The Prime Minister has secured a Scotch whisky tariff cut in China worth £250 million to the UK economy.

A Warwickshire Police detective who pursued an inappropriate relationship with the mother of a child victim has been given a suspended jail sentence following an investigation by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC).

The Nigerian government has skilfully managed to maintain good relations with Washington despite Trump’s threats and US air strikes on northern Nigeria.

On a visit to the Spen Valley recently (Friday), the TUC General Secretary Paul Nowak will warn that workers in Yorkshire are at the sharp end of insecure work, and call on all parties to support increased employment rights.   

The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Pat McFadden recently (29 January 2026) delivered a speech to Parliament to announce the Government's new response to the PHSO State Pension age communication investigation as it relates to communications on State Pension age.

Increased funding to support children and families.

From today [Monday, February 2] ‘baby bundles’ – a gift of essential supplies – will begin to be delivered to expectant families in Flying Start areas of Wales.

Scotland will host a new AI Growth Zone in Lanarkshire, as delivered by UK-based data centre firm DataVita, in partnership with AI cloud provider CoreWeave.

A 19-year-old man who violently attacked his pregnant girlfriend and caused the death of their unborn son has been jailed.

New rough sleeping statistics reveal appalling rises in London street homelessness

Our Give feedback on care service is now available again on this website.

Food innovation and better health outcomes targeted by new investment from BBSRC and Defra.

New support for workforce to improve learning opportunities.

Popular AI tools used by millions to access news are drawing on a narrow and inconsistent range of sources, often sidelining the UK’s most trusted journalism and reshaping which voices are heard, according to new analysis from the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR)

The National Crime Agency (NCA) and NatWest Group have launched a joint campaign aimed at accounts payable professionals and finance personnel that highlights the risks of Invoice Fraud, a crime that costs businesses millions each year.

The CQC report also lays bare that unacceptable racial inequalities still exist.

The finalists for this year’s prestigious St David Awards have been announced by the First Minister, Eluned Morgan.

Financial help available for funerals during winter.

New analysis from IPPR finds that cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a major driver of health inequality in Wales, with deprived communities facing higher rates of illness, severity and premature death.  

Gillian Cooper, Director of Energy at Citizens Advice responded to Ofgem’s new smart meter rules

Ex NHS credit controller was a key player in a fraud with others that amounted to an actual loss to the taxpayer of over £200,000 and he tried to steal another £100,000 has today (30 January 2026) been sentenced.

More than £23 million in orders from Japan Expo.

The APCC’s Joint Leads on Funding and Finance, Joy Allen and Roger Hirst, responded to the Final Police Funding Settlement (England and Wales) 2026/27

An Assembly Committee has called for a Bill to be amended - to ensure justice for the victims and survivors of mother and baby institutions.

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) recouped less than half the money it spent over the last four years on tackling criminal economic activity including procurement fraud, theft of assets such as laptops, weaponry and armour, and pay and expenses fraud, according to a new National Audit Office (NAO) report.

New smart meter standards and more compensation for customers facing long wait times for installations or repairs will take effect from February, following a decision made by Ofgem today.

Following the first of the summer riots, the Women and Equalities Committee examined the impact on increasing tensions on women in Muslim communities across our country.

In user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) design, there’s a saying: “essential for some, beneficial to all, harmful to none.” It describes accessibility features intended for users with disabilities that also improve usability for all.  

From 1 February 2026, passengers who travel with London Northwestern Railway and West Midlands Railway will benefit from reliable and better-connected services.

This piece examines how technology is shaping a new era of policing reform, highlighting the role of digital tools in modernising capability and delivery. It sets out the opportunities and considerations for using technology to support effective, accountable policing.

Amid calls for the international community to ‘unequivocally reject’ the election results, only two real options remain: accept the status quo or engage with the military.

British High Commission Yaoundé showcases cohort CRAFT Scholars and highlights landmark investment in Congo Basin Science.

Independent review launched to fix substandard military accommodation for around 80,000 single and unaccompanied service personnel

The Scottish Affairs Committee today publishes its Annual Report, which marks the conclusion of the Committee’s Industrial Transition in Scotland inquiry.

Consultation responses support new hate crime regulations.

Scottish businesses to access new partnerships and trade opportunities.

For Russia, wartime brought on a change of values.

Warm Home Discount has been extended so millions of families will receive the £150 energy bill discount for the rest of the decade.

The Government has announced that the Decent Homes Standard will be extended to the private rented sector from 2035, marking a major shift in minimum housing requirements for private landlords.

UK Counsellor, Ankur Narayan, sets out the escalating human, economic and military costs of Russia’s invasion, explaining why a Russian victory is far from inevitable. He highlights Europe’s sustained support for Ukraine and urges Russia to justify how continuing the war serves the security or wellbeing of its own population.

The iconic Menai Suspension Bridge marks its 200th anniversary this week.

Two men arrested as part of Environment Agency investigation, supported by the South East Regional Organised Crime Unit.

Government has failed to tackle the issue of clinical negligence – despite repeated warnings from the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) for over two decades.

The prison system would have collapsed entirely by summer if not for the Government’s decisive action to keep the public safe, new analysis has revealed.

The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Liz Kendall delivered a speech to Parliament to outline the response to the PHSO State Pension age communication investigation.

Legal targets to halt biodiversity loss and restore nature.

Rain Newton-Smith, CBI Chief Executive, responds to Prime Minister’s China visit

More than £800,000 is being provided to help parents going through child protection processes, ensuring their voices are heard and they feel supported every step of the way.

Draft budget confirmed continued funding for next three years to tackle retail crime.

A man who was convicted of money laundering in 2008 and his wife have agreed to hand over £337,500 after the Crown Prosecution Service uncovered that he had been using unexplained funds to finance a property empire.

The improvements in ambulance handover times suggests that extensive planning and the extraordinary effort of staff is resulting in more timely care.

A new agreement between Ofcom and the Internet Watch Foundation has strengthened the UK’s commitment to cracking down on online child sexual abuse imagery. 

UKHSA is reminding people to be aware of TB symptoms to help ensure prompt testing and treatment.

Recycling has increased again as Wales continues its journey towards being a zero-waste nation.

We have published a new report providing data and insights from the first four years of the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE).

Dame Clare Moriarty, Chief Executive of Citizens Advice, responded to the announcement that water bills are set to rise by 5.4% from April

The FCA has called on the insurance industry to help more consumers access products that support them and their families if they become critically ill or die.

Sanctions enablers are increasingly turning to cryptoassets to move and hide illicit funds, including those linked to sanctions evasion.

It’s the million euro question: can AI-powered tech help scale public deliberation so that many more citizens can play a part in shaping the decisions that affect their lives?

A new national centre to accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) by police forces has been announced, with technology taking a key role in police reform plans.

Whilst councils have made significant savings, the cost of delivering services is rising faster than available funding. This risks the financial sustainability of councils over the next three to five years.

FCA stunt launches new Firm Checker tool as around 700,000 people lose money to investment scams.

​The government needs to sharpen up its strategy for raising the rate of growth, led by a stronger more economically capable No.10, says a new Institute for Government report.

techUK’s Life Sciences Working Group is pleased to share its 2026 priorities and work programme – a member driven plan shaped through nominations, consultation and a strategic planning session held at the end of 2025.

Audit Wales publishes checklist to help councils and the Welsh Government get the most from capital spending