New Director joins government department
The Government Property Agency announces a new Non‑Executive Director appointment to its board; the announcement notes the individual has joined the department to provide strategic oversight and governance.
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750 young people connect with top employers at Birmingham’s first Youth Guarantee Jobs Fair
More than 750 young people attended Birmingham’s first Youth Guarantee Jobs Fair, where they met major UK employers to explore vacancies, apprenticeships and careers opportunities aimed at improving transition into work for young jobseekers.
We hope the Gang Suppression Force can bring about the security and stability that the Haitian people deserve: UK Explanation of Vote at the UN Security Council
UK Explanation of Vote at the UN Security Council on Haiti, delivered by Minister Counsellor Jennifer MacNaughtan, states the UK’s hopes that a Gang Suppression Force will deliver security and stability for the Haitian people.
Frontline services to receive funding to prevent violence against women and girls
Frontline services and local communities will receive targeted UK Research and Innovation funding to transform protection for women and girls and prevent violence and abuse, with grants aimed at boosting frontline capacity and community responses.
Ofwat Chair reappointed
Iain Coucher has been reappointed as Chair of Ofwat for a second term, continuing his leadership of the water regulator responsible for economic regulation of water and sewerage services in England and Wales.
Thousands invited to register for Public Panel for Independent Commission on Adult Social Care
Baroness Louise Casey’s Independent Commission on adult social care is inviting thousands to register for Public Panels as part of its ‘Big Conversation on Care’, seeking citizen input to inform the commission’s recommendations on adult social care reform.
Foreign Secretary Speech at the High-Level Ministerial Global Alliance for the Implementation of the Two-State Solution, UN
The Foreign Secretary gave a speech at the UN High‑Level Ministerial of the Global Alliance for implementing a Two‑State Solution, outlining the UK’s position and diplomatic commitment to resolving the Israel‑Palestine conflict.
Board member appointed to the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service
The Secretary of State for Justice has approved Kathryn Gillatt’s appointment as a board member of the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (CAFCASS), adding senior governance capacity to the organisation.
Press statement by co-hosts of the UNGA Foreign Ministers Dialogue on Climate Change and Ecosystem Degradation as National Security Risks
Co-hosts of the UNGA Foreign Ministers Dialogue — UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband, EU's Kaja Kallas and Kenya’s Musalia Mudavadi — issued a statement framing climate change and ecosystem degradation as national security risks.
Call for Evidence: An inspection of the treatment of children within the migration and borders system
The Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration is seeking evidence from anyone with knowledge of the Home Office’s child safeguarding arrangements, to inform an inspection into the treatment of children within the migration and borders system.
Practice direction for possession proceedings comes into force
A new practice direction for possession proceedings has come into force, establishing the procedure for claims made using the court’s new digital service for possession claims and detailing steps parties must follow online.
United Kingdom and Cambodia join forces to crackdown on online scam centres
Announces a new UK‑Cambodia agreement to strengthen intelligence sharing between law enforcement aimed at dismantling online scam centres and improving cross‑border action against organised fraud operations.
Measures to rewire the state
The Cabinet Office set out a package of measures intended to shift public spending towards service delivery, aiming to boost local growth and job creation by ‘rewiring the state’—details of specific policies and funding were not provided in the blurb.
One arrest as online illegal ‘smokies’ targeted in NFCU operation
The Food Standards Agency’s National Food Crime Unit took part in a multi-agency operation in Leicester targeting the illegal online sale of ‘smokies’, resulting in one arrest linked to the online business.
G7 Statement on Bab al-Mandab and Navigational Rights and Freedoms
G7 foreign ministers and the EU High Representative condemn ongoing Houthi strikes in Yemen and against Saudi Arabia, reiterating support for Bab al‑Mandab navigational rights and freedoms.
Foreign Secretary speech on Sudan at the UN General Assembly as part of High Level Week
Foreign Secretary urged urgent action on Sudan at the UN General Assembly High Level Week, calling for coordinated diplomatic pressure, stepped-up humanitarian assistance and strengthened protection for civilians amid escalating conflict and displacement.
The UK will defend universal rights without fear or favour: UK Statement at the UN Third Committee
Statement by Ambassador Sarah MacIntosh, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, to the Third Committee reaffirming the UK’s commitment to defend universal human rights ‘without fear or favour’.
UK and Philippines agree government infrastructure partnership
The UK and the Philippines have agreed a government infrastructure partnership offering Philippine priority projects access to UK expertise and up to £5 billion of support from UK Export Finance to help deliver infrastructure investment.
Sixth powerful attack submarine departs Barrow-in-Furness for sea trials
The Royal Navy’s sixth attack submarine has departed Barrow-in-Furness to begin sea trials, a move described as boosting UK and Euro-Atlantic security ahead of the vessel entering operational service.
Almost 3 million young adults are ‘quids in’ after claiming Child Trust Fund
HMRC says almost 3 million young adults are owed money from Child Trust Funds and urges them to search online to claim their accounts, highlighting unclaimed balances among former Child Trust Fund beneficiaries.
Government launches National Taskforce for Tackling Misogyny
A new National Taskforce for Tackling Misogyny will bring government, local leaders and experts together to focus on preventing misogynistic attitudes across society, with the stated goal that women and girls no longer have to face such harmful behaviour.
Security Minister's speech at the International Security Expo
Security Minister Dan Jarvis delivered a speech at the International Security Expo on 30 September 2026 setting out the government's positions on national and international security priorities and ministerial objectives for the security sector.
Traffic Commissioners for Great Britain publish 2025-26 annual report
Traffic Commissioners for Great Britain have published their 2025–26 Annual Report to the Secretary of State, setting out activity, decisions and regulatory oversight of the heavy goods and passenger transport sectors over that year.
Defence Secretary Wes Streeting MP, keynote speech at UK Space Power Conference
Defence Secretary Wes Streeting delivered a keynote at the UK Space Power Conference, underlining space’s critical role for national security and everyday services in the UK and signalling continued ministerial focus on space capabilities and resilience.
Justice Minister launches magistrate recruitment drive
A campaign launched on 24 September 2026 urges people from all backgrounds to consider becoming magistrates, aiming to widen recruitment and diversify the magistracy across local courts.
YJB responds to children in custody report, 2025 to 2026
The Youth Justice Board sets out its response to HM Inspectorate of Prisons’ 2025–26 survey review of children in custody, addressing the inspectorate’s findings and intended actions to improve conditions and services for detained young people.
Presentation of the 2027 Unified Budget Proposal: UK statement to the OSCE
Deputy Ambassador James Ford welcomed the OSCE's first 2027 Unified Budget Proposal, stressing UK support for an inflation-adjusted budget to protect the organisation's outward-facing and operational activities.
Sir John O’Hara KC to lead Parades Commission Review
The Secretary of State has appointed Sir John O’Hara KC to lead an independent review of the Parades Commission, initiating a formal examination of the body that regulates contentious parades in Northern Ireland.
Customers urged to claim debt relief order refund from the Insolvency Service before the end of the year
The Insolvency Service urges people who paid for a debt relief order (DRO) but never submitted their application to contact the service for a refund before the end of the year.
Manchester to host world leaders at the 2027 G20 Summit
Manchester will host the 2027 G20 Leaders’ Summit, with the UK confirmed as host for the twenty‑second G20 meeting, signalling major diplomatic and domestic planning responsibilities for the city and central government.