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SFO publishes strengthened corporate cooperation guidance clarifying self-reporting routes and offering companies a direct line to a senior lawyer to discuss cooperation, intended to streamline engagement in investigations and encourage timely disclosure.
Great British Railways will base a new headquarters in Derby, creating up to 450 jobs, and launch an apprenticeship scheme offering up to 600 places for young people as the organisation is established.
DEFRA has launched a new taskforce to strengthen oversight of flood and drought resilience, promote community voices and better coordinate policy and delivery to improve Britain’s preparedness for flooding and drought events.
Two Defence Technical Excellence Colleges will be established in Scotland after the Scottish Government confirmed it will match the UK Government’s £10 million contribution, a move welcomed by Scotland Office minister Douglas Alexander to boost defence skills.
UK Politico-Military Counsellor Arron Newble told the OSCE deterrence should not be portrayed as a threat, rejected Russia’s characterisation and challenged which armed attack would trigger Article 51 self‑defence rights.
Marks the 70th anniversary of Calder Hall, the world’s first nuclear power station, and outlines ongoing decommissioning work at Sellafield Ltd that is creating space for the site’s future activities.
Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband called for international action on developing countries’ debt, private investment and resilience, and pledged increased support for fragile states at a Rockefeller Foundation event amid El Niño risks.
Ofqual has fined the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music £150,000 for serious failings in retaining and managing assessment evidence, citing shortcomings in data retention arrangements.
The Ministry of Justice will trial Virtual Remand Hearings to reduce delays for victims and speed up court processes, announced as part of the government’s response to the Leveson recommendations.
A pilot will allow judges to hear cases remotely from hundreds of miles away, intended to unlock court capacity and accelerate case timetables so victims have hearings sooner.
Backlog of modern slavery cases awaiting final decisions has been cleared, the Home Office says, speeding outcomes for victims and enabling quicker decisions on removals and support provision.
The Food Standards Agency has issued a Food Alert for Action after investigations found Salmonella Enteritidis in eggs from a single Ukrainian food business, instructing caterers, manufacturers, wholesalers and consumers to withdraw and recall affected product.
The government has formally amended the national policy statement for ports, updating the policy that guides nationally significant port development decisions.
At the UN Security Council Ambassador Sarah MacIntosh condemned Russia’s intensifying attacks on Ukraine, saying the actions contradict Moscow’s claims to seek peace and urging continued international response and scrutiny.
Government launches a public campaign urging people to 'Listen. Believe. Support.' and learn how to respond to disclosures of abuse, aiming to improve community support for victims and encourage safer, more consistent responses to reports of harm.
Education Secretary Lucy Powell delivered a speech at the CST Conference 2026 setting out a bold vision to 'reimagine childhood', outlining her priorities for education and child policy in the coming period.
Professor Jason Leitch CBE, former National Clinical Director for Scotland, has been appointed Chief of Defence Medical and will lead the planned transformation of military healthcare across the UK armed forces.
The Prime Minister announced plans to give local leaders dedicated research and development funding for the first time, aiming to spread investment, growth and industry-building across regions and support world-leading sectors outside London.
Government launches a campaign to place victims’ and veterans’ voices at the centre of policy on Troubles legacy matters, aiming to shape how legacy cases and support are handled going forward in Northern Ireland.
At the UN Security Council, the UK urged parties in Sudan to protect civilians, allow humanitarian access and pursue diplomacy rather than continued fighting, in a statement delivered by Ambassador Kate Foster.
Seventy‑four heritage and faith sites across England — including churches, synagogues, town halls and castles — will receive support from the Places of Worship Renewal Fund and the Heritage at Risk Capital Fund to restore and revitalise buildings.
Government has launched a national recruitment campaign, backed by foster carers and care‑experienced influencers, aiming to create 10,000 new foster places; the launch took place at Number 10 to boost foster care supply across England.
Sir Martyn Oliver, Ofsted’s Chief Inspector, delivered a keynote at the Confederation of School Trusts annual conference in Birmingham, outlining inspection priorities and expectations for school trusts (speech details published by Ofsted).
The Ministry of Defence and QinetiQ have launched Project Safari, a joint testing and evaluation programme designed to open UK test facilities to SMEs and speed delivery of frontline capabilities.
A new Flood Performance Certificate will provide homeowners and insurers with a standardised assessment of a property's flood risk and resilience to help buyers, owners and the insurance market judge vulnerability and mitigation measures.
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero has granted development consent for the Steeple Renewables Project DCO application, approving the proposed renewable energy development to proceed under national infrastructure planning rules.
UK government reiterates firm support for Ukraine, saying it will continue to work closely with international partners to ensure Ukraine receives the military and financial support it needs to defend itself following the US–Russia agreement on 9 October.
A government consultation seeks views on extending Awaab’s Law protections to private renters, aiming to strengthen enforcement and clamp down on unhealthy or dangerous housing to better protect tenants and families.
Ed Miliband says the global financial system is failing developing economies and must be fundamentally reset to support shared prosperity, calling for international reforms to better serve poorer countries’ growth and stability.
The Home Secretary gave an oral statement setting out government action on national security, including measures to tackle current threats and improvements to the country's protective security system.