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The Government will provide £1 million a year for three years to support emerging British fashion designers, directing annual funding to nurture next‑generation talent in the fashion sector.
ASEAN and the UK issued a joint ministerial declaration committing to deepen future economic cooperation, signalling priorities for trade, investment and collaboration agreed at a recent UK‑ASEAN ministerial engagement.
The Prime Minister held talks with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen at the UN General Assembly on 22 September 2026; the brief notice records the meeting but does not list issues discussed or agreements.
The Ministry of Defence’s War Detectives identified the grave of Second Lieutenant Frank Fleming, missing since 1918, and organised a rededication service in Belgium to honour the Guilford soldier.
The UK delivered a statement at UN Human Rights Council interactive dialogue on the Secretary‑General’s report on cooperation with the UN; the statement was read by Human Rights Ambassador Eleanor Sanders.
Ambassador Kate Foster told the UN Security Council the UK is ready to support destruction of Assad‑era chemical weapons as part of efforts for Syria to become a sovereign, stable state, urging continued international action and cooperation.
MMO has started work to fix technical problems in its Catch Recording App and web service after previous issues disrupted fishers’ submissions, with improvements intended to restore reliable mobile and online recording of catch data.
The Immigration Advice Authority is changing its competence assessment process to better support advisers, strengthen assurance of adviser competence and improve the applicant experience under the new arrangements.
Minister Michael Shanks delivered the United Kingdom's national statement at the 70th IAEA General Conference, setting out the UK's position at the 2026 international nuclear forum.
Foreign Secretary delivered a speech at the Accra Reset event during UN General Assembly High Level Week, outlining the UK’s priorities for renewed partnership with Ghana and the region and diplomatic engagement on shared challenges.
Exercise Synergy training led to a 100% end‑point assessment pass rate for Civil Nuclear Constabulary apprentices who completed the specialist development programme, supporting CNC workforce readiness and qualifications.
Ambassador Kate Foster, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, told the Security Council the UK stands ready to work with the UN to keep peacekeeping operations adaptable, effective and fit for future security and political challenges.
The Planning Inspectorate has permanently appointed Tom Warth as Chief Operating Officer following a competitive recruitment process; the role will oversee operational delivery across the inspectorate.
Government-backed insurance from UK Export Finance enabled Joe & Seph's to win a £100,000 order from a major Saudi supermarket, illustrating export credit support for a London-based food manufacturer entering Saudi Arabian markets.
Summary of the Prime Minister’s meeting with Türkiye’s President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on 22 September 2026, held on the margins of the UN General Assembly; no further details on outcomes provided in the blurb.
Text of the UK’s statement for the UN Human Rights Council interactive dialogue on Iran, delivered by the UK’s Permanent Representative to the WTO and UN, Kumar Iyer; the blurb does not include the statement’s substantive content.
Ambassador Sarah MacIntosh issued the UK’s Explanation of Vote after the UN Security Council failed to renew the Iran Panel of Experts’ mandate, expressing deep regret at today’s veto and its implications for oversight.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak welcomed Norway’s Prime Minister Jonas Støre to Liverpool on 27 September 2026 for bilateral talks, marking a UK–Norway engagement described in an official Downing Street announcement.
A £9.8 million injection has been secured to support a major improvement project in Egremont, with Sellafield Ltd helping to unlock the funding to deliver town regeneration and related local infrastructure works.
Statement delivered by the UK’s Permanent Representative to the WTO and UN, Kumar Iyer, as part of the Item 4 general debate at UN Human Rights Council session 63. It sets out the UK’s positions on human rights issues discussed under Item 4.
A repeat offender who posed as a ‘doctor’ and ‘Lord’ has been jailed following investigations by the Insolvency Service and police for fraud; the notice summarises the conviction and sentencing outcome.
The Veterinary Medicines Directorate is recruiting two Senior Efficacy Assessors to evaluate the safety and efficacy aspects of applications for animal medicine authorisations, detailing responsibilities and application process for specialist candidates.
Trade Remedies Authority has closed its investigation into creamy/white limestone imports from Portugal after finding no evidence that the goods benefited from a countervailable subsidy.
A Bank of England market notice on foreign currency reserves dated 21 September 2026 has been issued with explicit distribution restrictions for certain jurisdictions, indicating a technical announcement about reserves operations or offers.
Parliamentary Under‑Secretary Uma Kumaran issued a statement on 18 September setting out the UK Government’s approach to doing business with the Falkland Islands, addressing trade and engagement with that Overseas Territory.
Private George Pert from Ferryden, missing since 1918, has been identified and honoured at a rededication service organised by the MOD’s ‘War Detectives’ at CWGC Harlebeke New British Cemetery in Belgium.
A joint statement, delivered by Kumar Iyer, for the Item 4 general debate at UN Human Rights Council session 63. The text presents positions agreed with other states on human rights matters under Item 4.
Market notice dated 22 September 2026 from the Bank of England concerning its foreign currency reserves; the announcement carries a legal restriction forbidding distribution into jurisdictions including the US, Canada, Australia and Japan.