MAIB Annual Report 2025 published
The Marine Accident Investigation Branch published its 2025 annual report, summarising the branch’s activities, investigations and safety work carried out during 2025.
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Man arrested in connection with North East illegal waste dumping
A 32‑year‑old has been arrested and is being questioned over suspected illegal waste sites in Peterlee and Hartlepool, County Durham, as the Environment Agency continues its investigation into unauthorised dumping.
Security Open Call 2026 Cycle 2: New Focus Area Added
UK Defence Innovation and the Department for Transport have added a new focus area to the Security Open Call 2026 Cycle 2, seeking proposals to strengthen the security and resilience of the UK transport network.
Joint statement on Russia’s sham elections in Ukraine’s temporarily occupied territories
Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Norway and the UK issued a joint statement condemning Russia’s elections in Ukraine’s temporarily occupied territories as sham votes that violate Ukraine’s sovereignty and lack legitimacy under international law.
UK National Statement at United Nations Crime Congress
Text of the UK national statement delivered by Alex Davies‑Jones MP at the United Nations Crime Congress, covering the UK’s positions on victims, violence against women and girls, and international justice initiatives.
New Judicial Commissioner appointed to the Judicial Appointments Commission
His Majesty the King, advised by the Lord Chancellor, has approved the appointment of a new Judicial Commissioner to sit on the Judicial Appointments Commission; the announcement confirms the formal appointment process.
Our focus must be on helping people move beyond prolonged displacement: UK statement at the UN Security Council
UK statement to the UN Security Council urges international focus on helping people move beyond prolonged displacement, emphasising support for refugees and durable solutions at the multilateral level.
Communiqué from the Coalition for Atrocity Prevention and Justice in Sudan: 24 September
At the UN General Assembly, the UK chaired a high‑level Coalition for Atrocity Prevention and Justice in Sudan event, issuing a communiqué on collective steps to prevent atrocities and seek accountability.
Environment Agency submits Portreath flood defence plans
Plans for Portreath propose stream channel upgrades, new footbridges, erosion protection and improved flood defences to reduce local flood risk and coastal erosion, submitted to the planning authority by the Environment Agency.
August 2026 Transaction Data
Monthly transaction dataset detailing the number and types of applications HM Land Registry completed in August 2026, providing official statistics on completed registrations and related property transactions for that month.
AAIB Report: Boeing 737-800, 9H-QBD
The AAIB has published its report into a Boeing 737‑800 (9H‑QBD) that landed below final reserve fuel at Manchester Airport on 3 October 2025, detailing incident circumstances and safety findings.
Argos Georgia report and safety flyer published
The MAIB has published its report and a safety flyer on the foundering of the fishing vessel Argos Georgia about 190 nautical miles east of Port Stanley, Falkland Islands, which resulted in the loss of 13 lives.
UK statement on escalation in northern Ethiopia: 24 September
The UK condemns attacks by the Tigray Defence Forces in Afar and southern Tigray, including the takeover of Tigray airports, and calls on all parties to refrain from further escalation.
Russia is widening insecurity while refusing the path to peace: UK statement to the OSCE
UK statement to the OSCE condemns Russia’s intensified attacks and destabilising actions in Europe, urges an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine and calls on Russia to engage seriously in negotiations towards a just, lasting peace.
RAF Waddington airfield set for major refurbishment in £53 million project
RAF Waddington will undergo a £53 million airfield refurbishment to improve long‑term resilience at the Lincolnshire base, with works aimed at upgrading runway and associated infrastructure to support continued operational use.
Trader Support Service users urged to prepare for new platform
HMRC urges Trader Support Service users to prepare for a platform switchover to avoid disruption and ensure businesses can continue trading when the new system goes live.
Appointment of members of the Enforcement Decision Making Committee (EDMC)
Announces the appointments of Carlos Conceicao and Alexander Justham to the Bank of England’s Enforcement Decision Making Committee, effective September 2026, following an external recruitment process.
DIA and MHRA announce speaker line-up for inaugural global summit
DIA and the MHRA have published the speaker line‑up for their inaugural global summit, bringing international health leaders together to discuss major opportunities and challenges facing healthcare.
Minutes of the Meeting of the Court of Directors held on 16 July 2026
Minutes from the Bank of England Court of Directors meeting on 16 July 2026, describing the unitary board’s role in setting strategy, budget and key resourcing and appointment decisions; the Court comprises five executive and up to nine non-executive members.
UK steps up humanitarian support for vulnerable civilians in Yemen following Houthi escalation
Tens of thousands of Yemenis displaced by recent Houthi violence will receive additional UK humanitarian funding aimed at supporting vulnerable civilians affected by the escalation, the FCDO says.
Suppliers encouraged to raise Code issues at the GCA’s 2026 annual conference
Suppliers and retailers met at the Groceries Code Adjudicator’s 29 September annual conference to discuss Code compliance and encourage suppliers to raise issues directly with the GCA.
Dr Jade Leung appointed Vice-Chair of the AI Security Institute and Security Advisor to the AI Taskforce
Dr Jade Leung has been appointed Vice‑Chair of the AI Security Institute and named Security Advisor to the government’s AI Taskforce, combining leadership in the Institute with an advisory role on national AI security policy.
Government expands crackdown on knife crime
Targeted Home Office crackdown on knife crime has cut knife robberies by almost 25% across seven police forces since June 2024, the government says, as it expands enforcement measures to tackle violent offending.
‘I want steelmaking to thrive’: Minister tells revamped Steel Council
Industry leaders and trade unions met at British Steel’s Scunthorpe site for a revamped Steel Council where Minister for Reindustrialisation Blair McDougall expressed his ambition for UK steelmaking to thrive, signalling continued government engagement with the sector.
England's only natural world heritage site has a birthday
The Jurassic Coast celebrates 25 years as England’s only natural World Heritage Site, with ongoing work to protect its geology and wildlife and maintain conservation management along the coastline.
Making active places 2026
The Transport Secretary outlined the government’s approach to active travel at the Making Active Places 2026 conference, setting priorities for encouraging walking and cycling and shaping local transport planning.
More enriching activities for hundreds of thousands of children
More than 400 schools in disadvantaged areas will receive a share of £22.5m and tailored support to expand access to enrichment activities, aiming to benefit hundreds of thousands of children across England.
Minutes of the Transaction and Post-trade Reporting Harmonisation Taskforce - July 2026
The taskforce minutes record that three working groups will feed into the Bank of England and FCA’s long‑term plans to harmonise UK reporting under MiFIR, EMIR and SFTR, shaping future transaction and post‑trade reporting requirements.
Recruitment for a Veterinary Pharmacovigilance Assessor - Inspections
Vacancy: Veterinary Pharmacovigilance Assessor (Inspections) to work on inspections of Marketing Authorisation Holders, within the Veterinary Medicines Directorate, recruiting for a regulator role monitoring veterinary medicine safety.
Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Sir Harv Smyth's speech at the UK Space Power Conference
Air Chief Marshal Sir Harv Smyth outlined how the Royal Air Force will defend UK interests in space during his opening keynote at the UK Space Power Conference, setting out strategic priorities and operational intent for space security.