Julian Jessop, Economics Fellow at the free market think tank the Institute of Economic Affairs Comments on yesterday’s GDP figures
Record dry spring and summer heatwaves mean that without winter rain there will be drought next year with impacts on nature, agriculture and navigation
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) is not confident that the MoD has done enough to reduce the risk of future incidents like the 2022 Afghan data breach.
This report was issued in November 2025 and covers the time period 1 October 2025 to 31 October 2025 inclusive.
The NHS is urging patients to continue coming forward for care with thousands of resident doctors expected to go on strike.
Three men who claimed to have been selling a Rigid Hulled Inflatable Boat (RHIB), but were actually collecting cocaine worth £26.5 million from a ship off the coast of Somerset, have been sentenced following a National Crime Agency investigation.
Publication of independent expert group report
Report publication: Empowering Development: Energy Access for Communities
The UK’s state-owned savings bank has underestimated the scale of the challenge it has faced in digitally transforming the business – leading to significant cost increases, delays and procurement issues – and must now develop a realistic plan to ensure its transformation programme can deliver the intended benefits for customers and the taxpayer, a new report from the National Audit Office (NAO) has found.1
The NHS waiting list is 230,000 lower than July last year, even as the health service ‘approaches its limit’ with A&E and ambulances facing record demand ahead of winter.
The NHS Confederation and NHS Providers are urging the BMA to call off the walk outs due to the excessive disruption they will cause.
Social Justice Secretary urges Chancellor to remove two-child limit and benefit cap.
Communities across the United Kingdom will benefit as 231 volunteer-led groups receive The King's Award for Voluntary Service - the highest accolade a voluntary group can receive in the UK, equivalent to an MBE.
A children’s social worker who had a double life running a large-scale drug and weapons enterprise had her sentence increased following intervention by the Solicitor General.
"Early intervention can prevent young people reaching crisis point with their mental health", said Mental Health Minister Sarah Murphy.
UK Export Finance announce new clean-growth initiatives ahead of global climate change summit.
The grave of Serjeant (Sjt) William Augustus Fritz of 4th Battalion The Royal Fusiliers has been identified near Mons in Belgium more than 111 years after his death. A rededication service took place yesterday (13 November 2025) at CWGC St Symphorien Military Cemetery.
Hundreds of young people locked out of creative careers will get their chance as the government invests £500,000 to expand The King's Trust delivery of Creative Futures in partnership with Elba Hope Foundation.
Historic reforms as part of the Renters' Rights Act will kick in from 1 May 2026, benefitting 11 million renters across England.
UK Government 'Brand Scotland' funding helps award-winning producers, including Haddington-based Yester Farm Dairies Limited, debut produce in Spanish stores
The Gooseum Rhyne Reservoir project has won the ICE South West Collaboration Award 2025.
The Archbishops’ Council of the Church of England must rapidly accelerate the delivery of safeguarding improvements and close gaps in its approach to handling complaints, the charity regulator has warned.
The first heat health impact reports published in Wales demonstrate that ‘heat events’ such as heat waves, hot nights, moderate heat and cumulative heat have strong associations with increased morbidity and mortality, and recommends that more research is done in Wales to develop ongoing evidence of the impact of heat on health.
New survey data shows that British families eat a significantly larger variety of foods since 1940
NHS staff from BME backgrounds are encouraged to make their voice heard in this new survey on leadership diversity, career development and racism.
An update on the Parole Board's transparency agenda
Contracts for Difference (CFD) providers have been warned by the FCA to provide fair value, after its review found some firms had not risen to the Consumer Duty.
The figures come from our latest Moving Communities report, which also shows an increase in women using the facilities, quality of facilities and highlights their value to society
Funding for loss and damage, resilience and human rights.
The CIPD responds to the House of Lords’ Home-based Working Committee’s report
£50 million of funding available to research novel blood products to improve treatment in emergency and trauma care.
Changes to the Congestion Charging Scheme are being made to avoid around 2,200 extra vehicles using the zone on an average weekday, which would increase congestion* and associated air pollution
Sarah Woolnough, Chief Executive of The King’s Fund, responded to the latest monthly NHS performance data
FM targets 2026/27 for first national bond.
Despite this significant demand for care, the NHS has managed to make good inroads into waiting lists.
All military personnel are to be better protected through the launch of a new programme to prevent and address unacceptable sexual behaviour.
New regulations following consultation mark a further step towards a qualification that could connect communities.
Ashwin Kumar, director of research and policy at IPPR, reacted to yesterday’s quarterly GDP figures
Water skills group, co-chaired with Energy & Utility Skills, holds inaugural meeting
Lower earnings and employment growth in Scotland compared with the rest of the UK is reducing the impact of devolved taxes on the country’s budget.
North Wales in line for more than 3,400 new jobs through newly announced AI Growth Zone, as the Prime Minister and Technology Secretary set out plans to ensure sites deliver for working people.
Health Secretary urges those eligible to get flu vaccine.
APC Chair, Emily Spurrell, PCC for Merseyside, responded to the ministerial announcement that Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) are to be abolished in 2028
Hundreds more people with an aggressive form of blood cancer can now be offered hope of a cure and “a new lease of life” from today thanks to an NHS drug rollout.
Home working could support the Government’s plans to get people back into work, by enabling people to work who might not otherwise be able to do so. This is one of the key findings of a new report, ‘Is working from home working?’, published today by the House of Lords Home-based Working Committee.
The Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill was yesterday introduced to Parliament.
APCC Victims leads pay tribute to Baroness Helen Newlove following news of her death.
A drugs boss jailed for 20 years following a National Crime Agency investigation has been ordered to hand over more than £1m.
Joint Statement from the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK, the USA and the High Representative of the EU (12 November 2025).
CBI Wales has responded to Wylfa small modular reactor announcement.
Police and crime commissioners (PCCs) will be abolished, saving the taxpayer at least £100 million and helping to fund frontline officers to cut crime.
Statement given from the Children’s Commissioner on the publication of the Child Safeguarding Practice Review into the death of Sara Sharif.
Side hustlers selling festive items need to tell HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) online if earnings exceed £1,000 a year.
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) yesterday announced plans to narrow the focus of its publications to support the recovery in the quality of the core economic and social statistics that are key to decision makers.
High-performing NHS trusts will be given more independence to deliver faster, better and more personalised care.
Prudent financial management highlighted as key contributing factor.
The latest round of Pakistan-Afghanistan violence and negotiations highlights how Pakistan’s cyclical policy failures and Afghan Taliban’s tolerance for terrorist havens threaten to derail any prospects for durable peace in the region.
Boys and young men in Wigan and Wakefield to receive support to tackle loneliness and isolation through new Government and Rugby League Cares initiative.
Multi-agency conference held to drive forward the recovery of the River Dee, from source to sea.
UK announces new support to make vital repairs to Ukraine's energy sector and reallocates humanitarian support for those most impacted by the loss of power, heating, and water this winter.
The measures set out in the Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill, as Minister Narayan’s Written Statement states, ‘respond to the threat we face – protecting the public at home, putting national security first, and making the UK a safe and confident place to do business’.
Environment Agency builds £5m scheme in Berkshire. More than 25 properties better protected from high flows in the Great Shefford Stream.
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A Joint Statement from the Kingdom of Bahrain, United Kingdom and United States Defence Working Group (DWG).
The Charity Commission, the regulator of charities in England and Wales, has opened an inquiry into Keren Chochmas Shloma Trust (registered charity number 1153549).
Scottish Government investment of up to £73 million will go into co-hosting the UEFA European Championships in 2028.
The FCA is strengthening its international footprint with a strategic partnership on artificial intelligence (AI) with the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and will establish a new presence in the country.
Around 2 million struggling households are receiving lower water bills through water companies’ social tariff schemes to combat rising prices, new figures reveal.
CBI has responded to latest GDP data – November 2025.
The Secretary of State yesterday addressed the NHS Providers Conference in Manchester.
Economic and social benefits highlighted in new report.
The Justice and Emergency Services Management Committee (JESMC) are delighted to launch the digital skills catalogue for the public sector!
Anglesey set for thousands of new jobs as Prime Minister confirms Wylfa will host UK's first small modular nuclear reactors.
While many children spend their after-school hours gaming or scrolling, a group of Year 6 pupils from Finton House School in London are choosing something quite different in the form of weekly visits to Nightingale Care Home to spend time with their ‘grandfriends’.
The UK tested its preparedness for a major CBRNE incident last week in a national exercise led by Eastern Region Counter Terrorism Policing and the MoD.
The news of huge investment in new nuclear reactors at Wylfa on Anglesey, and an AI Growth Zone for North Wales is a “double win for Wales” according to First Minister Eluned Morgan.
Statement given yesterday by the UK's Ambassador for Human Rights to the UN, Eleanor Sanders, at Jamaica's Universal Periodic Review at the Human Rights Council in Geneva.
The horror stories of spikes holding dollies heads on, finger slicing entrapment hazards and house fire starting electrical goods are not a thing of the past. Dangerous products are still present in the marketplace.
This week is Anti-Bullying Week, an annual UK event organised by the Anti-Bullying Alliance that aims to raise awareness of bullying of children and young people in schools and elsewhere, and to highlight ways of preventing and responding to it.
Partnership with the Ministry of Defence will see 36 defence driving examiners provide thousands of additional tests over the next year.
The Scottish Government is investing £14 million to support jobs and reduce emissions in marine sectors.
The House of Lords European Affairs Committee says that the Government has made a good start on its promised reset of the UK’s relationship with the EU and bilateral ties with key European countries.
Escalating tensions between the world’s two largest nuclear powers come only months before the last remaining US–Russia nuclear arms control treaty expires.
They say good things come in threes, and employers in Wales can now benefit from a trio of exciting new, free products designed to improve workplace health and wellbeing.
The Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) yesterday published its latest Outlook levy update for 2025/26. It also provides an early view of its forecasts for 2026/27.
techUK, representing its health and care membership, has submitted evidence to NHS England’s consultation on the 10-Year Health Plan to help shape a system that is more preventative, more community-based, and more digitally enabled.
Statement given yesterday by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders, at the Republic of the Marshall Islands' Universal Periodic Review at the Human Rights Council in Geneva.
Just over 22 miles of footpath from Portsmouth to South Hayling is now open. Improvements include a 400m boardwalk in Southmoor Nature Reserve.
New legislation sees government work with AI industry and child protection organisations to ensure AI models cannot be misused to create synthetic child sexual abuse images.
Disabled workers effectively stop earning from today (Wednesday) because of the disability pay gap, meaning that they’ll effectively work for free from now until the end of the year.
Hundreds of children are left in a ‘waiting room’ limbo each year, being unnecessarily locked up in custody while awaiting trial or sentencing – not because they pose the greatest risk, but because the systems designed to support them are failing, the Children’s Commissioner has warned.
We have published our terms of reference for a thematic inspection of the firearms licensing system across police forces in England and Wales.
Ofcom yesterday awarded small-scale DAB multiplex licences for five more areas across the UK.
Every school to be set an individual minimum target to improve attendance and set up every child to achieve and thrive.
SFO case controller recognised at Tackling Economic Crime Awards.
Despite Assad’s fall, Russia retains influence through debt leverage, military basing and security mediation.
Nine million pensioners are to benefit from vital support for energy costs during the colder months as Winter Fuel Payments start hitting bank accounts from today.
Tucked away in south London is Apples and Honey Nightingale – a setting quietly redefining what care can look like.
The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has begun an independent investigation into a complaint relating to Cambridgeshire Constabulary’s handling of an incident in Peterborough in September.
The number of employee-owned businesses in Wales has hit 100, confirming the Welsh Government’s commitment to the employee ownership model and the benefits it provides for both the economy and communities across Wales.
Government has acknowledged that the FCDO’s 6,500 overseas properties are in a shocking state, presenting a severe risk to the organisation.
The ingestion of button batteries by children is a growing concern amongst both the public and Government. The Office for Product Safety and Standards is undertaking wide-ranging work to review and improve their safety.
The water sector in the UK faces a unique set of challenges, from managing drought and flood risk to ensuring the safety and reliability of water supplies for millions of people.
Sweeping reforms will strengthen standards and rebuild confidence in local government.
'Powering Progress Together' sets out 12 initial actions to be taken by industry and partners over the next two years to support the pipeline of skilled workers which will be needed by the offshore wind sector in Scotland.
Statement given yesterday by the UK's Ambassador for Human Rights to the UN, Eleanor Sanders, at Croatia's Universal Periodic Review at the Human Rights Council in Geneva.
Western policymakers should wake up to China’s emerging tech dominance and seek to self-strengthen to withstand the disruptive power of Chinese tech giants.
The CBI and the University of South Wales have published a new report calling for significant barriers to women achieving leadership roles to be removed.
Health Secretary announces plans to redirect billions of pounds from NHS reform back into patient care
Offshore Wind Skills Priorities and Action Plan published.
The government should ensure this month’s Budget avoids burdening employers with greater costs which could deter organisations from hiring young people, says the CIPD
Proposed new laws will strengthen cyber defences for essential public services like healthcare, drinking water providers, transport and energy.
New research commissioned by Public Health Wales has revealed key insights into how people with Type 2 diabetes in Wales can be better supported to live well for longer with the condition.
As a regulator, sometimes we need to intervene directly with organisations to drive change. But our goal is always broader: to raise standards across entire sectors. That means choosing the right regulatory tools to hold decision-makers accountable, set clear expectations, and secure lasting improvements.
Public Finance Minister to attend key conference.
As concerns grow over the impact of AI on jobs, the CIPD is warning the government to avoid new measures in the Budget that could further dampen recruitment intentions
A leader of a criminal gang and her accomplice have been jailed for playing key roles in laundering money from a high value investment fraud committed in China.
The Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC) has referred four convictions of child sexual abuse to the Court of Appeal on the basis that there was insufficient evidence and because the jury at trial had not been properly directed.
Government will partner with businesses, social investors and philanthropists to unlock billions of pounds worth of support for local people and communities and support national renewal.
Audit income threshold to increase.
Cllr Matt Boughton, Chair of the LGA Safer and Stronger Communities Committee responds to the proposal for reforms to strengthen the current councillor standards regime
The Chief Nursing Officer for Wales, Sue Tranka, yesterday published her new 5 year strategic vision setting out how nursing and midwifery professions will lead healthcare transformation.
A man who threatened an air steward with rape and murder on an international flight had his sentence increased after Law Officers intervened.
Immediate action to clamp down on mistaken releases from prisons and restore public confidence in the criminal justice system has been announced by the Deputy Prime Minister yesterday (Tuesday 11 November).
Additional funding will help to protect Ukraine’s cultural heritage from ancient manuscripts to historic buildings
The Environment Agency has prosecuted a recycling company for breaking an environmental permit requiring it to keep all waste within its site boundary.
The Princess Royal, accompanied by Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, is visiting Australia and Singapore from Saturday 8th to Thursday 13th November 2025.
UKHSA’s early season data shows vaccination remains best defence alongside good respiratory hygiene as flu activity rises.
Ofwat has today (11 November 2025) proposed an £11m enforcement package following its findings that Wessex Water failed to operate, maintain and upgrade its wastewater network adequately to ensure that they could cope with the flows of sewage and wastewater.
Minister thanks NHS staff for their work supporting mothers.
A man who raped a girl in Rotherham around 25 years ago has been jailed today [11 November] at Sheffield Crown Court.
Caroline’s death was a tragedy; our thoughts remain with her friends and family as they continue to come to terms with their loss.
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Social Tariff can deliver “transformational impact” on fuel poverty levels
Thousands of premises have been targeted in the second iteration of Operation Machinize, a national initiative targeting the criminal exploitation of high street businesses.
We are submitting this evidence to the Science, Innovation and Technology Committee in response to its consultation on Life Sciences Investment.
Public Health Wales (PHW) and SAIL Databank have partnered to launch a pioneering initiative aimed at transforming the use of public health data to inform decision-making, research, and policy in Wales.
Girls caught up in the youth justice system will receive better support to turn their lives around, thanks to major reforms set out by the Government today (11 November) as part of the Plan for Change.
Proposals to restore Rosyth to Europe ferry route.
It’s encouraging to see the majority of leaders feel they have the right number, quality, and mix of staff, and care standards remain high.
The changes bring faster applications and a more reliable service for Business Gateway customers.
New plan backs researchers to seize on new and developing opportunities to phase out animal tests with specific commitments for the coming years.
Poultry and captive bird keepers in Wales must house their birds from Thursday 13 November as measures are introduced to combat the heightened risk of avian influenza.
The Scotland Office Minister met veterans working for the company.
These long waits risk harming the health of patients, their families, and staff alike, and it is no wonder that patients feel forgotten and vulnerable
UK Science Minister Lord Vallance leads UK delegation of senior figures to China, opening up science opportunities that both countries can benefit from.
This joint statement expresses deep alarm over reports of systematic violence against civilians in Sudan. It is endorsed by foreign ministers and senior officials across multiple countries.
The Defence AI Centre has worked with industry to develop a new tool that will help redefine how Defence evaluates and procures AI technologies.
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Agri-food attachés secure new export opportunity in Kenyan market for British sheep and goat genetics worth around £700,000 a year
Three Northern Ireland community projects will receive a total of nearly £64,000 altogether in the latest round of the Northern Ireland Office’s Connect Fund.
GAD’s expertise has helped the government develop and implement its circular economy policy on packaging waste.
The Deputy First Minister has stated COP30 is a crucial moment for international collaboration and real-world results in our response to the climate change emergency.
Statement given yesterday by the UK's Ambassador and Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, Jamie Hamill, at Maldives' Universal Periodic Review at the Human Rights Council in Geneva.
In response to ongoing concerns within the Scottish egg production sector regarding transportation times around the disposal of spent hens, the Scottish Government commissioned SAOS to evaluate the options available to ensure the industry can comply with any emerging changes in RSPCA standards.
Yesterday marked 10 years since the Met Office named its first storm, Storm Abigail, launching a public-facing initiative that has since become a cornerstone of weather communication in the UK.
An independent investigation will be launched to tackle the persistently high numbers of young people out of work, education and training, which ministers have warned is a "crisis of opportunity".
A record 4,000 employers in Scotland are now paying their staff at least the real Living Wage, boosting the salaries of 72,000 employees and supporting them with rising costs.
This week, the Science and Tech Committee published their report 'Bleeding to death: the science and technology growth emergency', a report into financing and scaling UK science and technology.
Government introduces Regional Improvement Teams to help underperforming colleges to turn things around.
At NCFE, our always learning culture is about creating the means and motivation for every colleague to access high-quality learning, work, and career experiences. It’s about inspiring growth, sharing knowledge, and applying what we learn to make a real impact.
The published switchboard number for Bona Vacantia will be temporarily closed on Tuesday 25th November 2025 for staff training.
Browne Jacobson and the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) are partnering to help shape the future of public-private partnerships (PPPs) in financing infrastructure renewal across the country.
The UK Government has announced over £14 million in new funding to accelerate the development and deployment of quantum technologies across key sectors including health, defence, energy, and transport.
The spirit of innovation and international collaboration was alive as a vibrant trade delegation – representing nine health and life sciences companies from Greater Manchester and three from the Liverpool City Region – embarked on a two-day mission to Dublin, Ireland.
The National Crime Agency (NCA) recently (07 November 2025) launched a campaign to highlight the risks of Crypto Investment Fraud, a crime that costs the public millions every year.
Government rolls out new training programme to help NHS staff across England give the Armed Forces community the personalised care they deserve.
Dysgu, the new national body for professional learning and leadership in Wales, is delighted to announce the appointment of Kate Williams as Director of Leadership and Meurig Jones as Director of Professional Learning.
Findings of our review of livestock feed controls, with a particular focus on the risk of spreading transmissible spongiform encephalopathies (TSEs). These controls are vital for safeguarding both animal and public health.
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has today launched a consultation on proposals to improve the application of the Control of Asbestos Regulations and guidance around asbestos management to help protect workers and building users.
NESO and Met Office have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), reaffirming their shared commitment to supporting the transition towards a future clean, resilient and affordable energy system.
The government’s Pride in Place Programme will see up to £5 billion given to nearly 250 areas across the UK. Each area will receive up to £20 million of funding and support over the next 10 years to make long-term improvements that residents want.
As the COP30 UN Climate Summit gets underway in Brazil, First Minister John Swinney called for swift and decisive action to tackle the devastating impacts of climate change.
A double-win before the UK Supreme Court should embolden the Foreign Office, if they can take the public with them.
Water Minister Emma Hardy delivered a keynote speech at the British Water Annual Conference in Coventry.
The NHS supported a record number of people with type 2 diabetes to sign up to its ‘soups and shakes’ diet programme last year, helping them to lose weight and potentially put their condition into remission.
The FCDO has released a statement following a ballistic missile launch by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) on 7 November.
As part of the Curriculum and Assessment Review, techUK worked with its Digital Skills in Education Policy Group to respond to the Call for Evidence in November 2024, emphasising the need to take action to ensure learners are being equipped with the skills they will need to navigate a society and economy enabled by current and emerging technologies such as AI.
This event, held on 29 October 2025 was co-hosted by the Association For Project Management (APM) Scotland Network, Anturas Consulting, and JCI Edinburgh.
Energy regulator Ofgem has set out proposals for a major update to its regulatory framework with plans to streamline overly prescriptive rules, enhance customer satisfaction, and empower suppliers to deliver better outcomes for consumers.
Quick thinking and selfless responses undoubtedly saved lives.
Next stage of work to begin on major regeneration project.
The National Consortium for Languages Education (NCLE) welcomes the recommendations in the Curriculum and Assessment Review and the Government’s renewed commitment to primary language learning.
Gulf leaders’ Oval Office access has never been so good. They and others invested in the peace plan must use constant visits to the president to keep up momentum.
The government is launching its new Veterans Strategy to transform government support for our heroes and recognise their invaluable contribution across the country
Government grant to ensure tributes to fallen servicemen and women are preserved across the UK.
Review of Scottish Government activity affecting the welfare of animals, as sentient beings, by the Scottish Animal Welfare Commission.
More than 1,500 people have transformed their health thanks to a Welsh Government-funded football initiative to tackle obesity and inactivity.
Ambassador Neil Holland reaffirms UK support for the OSCE human dimension and calls on Russia, Belarus and Georgia to cease human rights violations (06 November 2025).
Greencore’s proposed purchase of rival Bakkavor will create one of the UK’s largest convenience food businesses.
Imposing further tax rises on the rental market would critically damage the Government’s ambitions for economic growth and social mobility.
Cllr Dr Wendy Taylor, Chair of the LGA’s Health and Wellbeing Committee, responded to the announcements from the Department for Health and Social Care
A Met Police staff member is due to make his first appearance in court, charged with strangulation and battery offences.
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has extended its legal agreement with McDonald’s Restaurants Limited (McDonald’s) to protect its staff from sexual harassment.
Over the summer, techUK worked with members on an industry response to the government’s consultation on further reforms to public procurement. One of the core areas of the consultation centres around social value and how to improve it in the procurement process.
Another two men have been charged in relation to the seizure of cocaine worth £26.5 million which was dropped off at sea off the coast of Somerset.
Dr Layla McCay says that the announcement shows ambition to modernise care delivery through the use of digital tools
Youth Work Week is an annual event celebrating youth work. It showcases the impact it can have on children and how it can help inspire them to achieve their ambitions.
The Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions’ Sub-Committee on Accreditation (SCA) has confirmed that a special review of the Equality and Human Rights Commission’s accreditation is not warranted.
Dave Hawkey, senior research fellow at IPPR Scotland, reacted to last week’s draft climate plan,
A criminal from Liverpool was involved in drugs deals worth more than £3m in just two months.
Cllr Dr Wendy Taylor, Chair of the LGA’s Health and Wellbeing Committee, responded to the recommendations from the House of Commons Health and Social Care Committee on sexual health services