New Minister with responsibility for IP
Chris McDonald MP has been appointed as the minister with responsibility for intellectual property, taking on ministerial oversight of IP policy and related responsibilities within government.
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How we protected the UK and space in July 2026
Monthly operational bulletin covering 1–31 July 2026 setting out how the National Space Operations Centre protected UK national interests and space assets during that month, including incident response activity and situational updates for July.
PM call with Prime Minister Takaichi of Japan: 20 August 2026
The Prime Minister held a telephone call with Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on 20 August 2026; the short notice confirms bilateral contact but provides no further details in the bulletin.
Re Update: UNITE Financial Investigation & Annual Returns
Certification Officer provides an update on the ongoing financial investigation into Unite and requirements around annual returns, setting out next steps and compliance expectations for the union’s finance documentation.
PM call with Prime Minister Luxon of New Zealand: 19 August 2026
The Prime Minister held a telephone conversation today with New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. The short notice entry confirms the leaders spoke but gives no further details on topics, outcomes or future meetings.
New maps guide visitors along Salisbury River Park artwork trail
New maps and trails have been launched at Salisbury River Park, enabling visitors to follow an artwork trail and family treasure trail featuring works by local and regional artists to enhance public engagement with the park.
We’re hiring – looking for scientific experts for high-profile roles
The Government Office for Science is recruiting scientific experts for senior roles to embed science advice in decision-making across government, offering opportunities for candidates to join high-profile government teams.
Bank Rate maintained at 3.75% - July 2026 Monetary Policy Summary and Minutes
The Monetary Policy Committee kept Bank Rate at 3.75% in its July decision, as set out in the Monetary Policy Summary and Minutes, explaining the committee’s view underpinning the interest‑rate hold.
Unlocking a better and less stressful property market
HM Land Registry and Ordnance Survey will collaborate to support government policy and economic growth by aligning land and geospatial services to improve the property market and reduce transactional stress, according to their joint announcement.
Certification Officer: Announcements
A central page listing the Certification Officer’s recent decisions and general announcements covering regulation and oversight of trade unions and political parties; the content is a rolling log of administrative and procedural updates.
Charity Commission Annual Public Meeting 2026
The Charity Commission invites stakeholders to its 2026 Annual Public Meeting on 15 October, chaired by Julia Unwin with CEO David Holdsworth, offering an open session on regulator priorities and performance.
Appointment to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board
Enrique Fernandez‑Pino has been appointed to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board, bringing experience in digital, data and technology to the board’s oversight of farming and horticulture sectors.
Two Trustees’ terms extended on the National Lottery Heritage Fund Board
Mukesh Sharma’s trustee term on the National Lottery Heritage Fund board has been extended by four months and James Twining’s by six months; the government says these extensions were made by the previous Prime Minister.
Update to Bona Vacantia Land and Buildings guidelines
Guidance for referring land or buildings to Bona Vacantia (forms BVC2) and for applying to buy freehold reversions (BVC4) has been updated, revising processes for handling ownerless property and applications to acquire freehold reversions.
Two members appointed to the S4C Board
Two new members, Rhodri Lewis and Stephen Dimmick, have been appointed to the S4C Board for four-year terms beginning 1 September 2026, following a Secretary of State decision.
Leeds freight company with unpaid international debts shut down
A Leeds-based freight company has been wound up after accruing unpaid shipping debts across the United States, Europe and the UK, according to an Insolvency Service notice that names international creditors and confirms company closure.
Artificial Intelligence Consortium minutes – June 2026
Publishes minutes from the Bank of England’s June 2026 Artificial Intelligence Consortium, which provides a forum for public‑private dialogue on AI capabilities, deployment and risks within UK financial services.
Recruitment for two Senior Scientific Officers in the Biologicals Team
The Veterinary Medicines Directorate is recruiting two Senior Scientific Officers for its Biologicals Team to work on UK authorisation of biological and immunological veterinary products.
Appointment of Chair and Deputy Chair of the Enforcement Decision Making Committee (EDMC)
Nicholas Segal has been appointed Chair and Peter King Deputy Chair of the Bank of England’s Enforcement Decision Making Committee, with both roles effective from 1 August 2026 following an external recruitment process.
Green notice 2026/02
Green notice 2026/02 sets out significant proposed changes to Bank of England reporting; any proposals finalised for implementation will later be published as statistical notices.
Minutes of the Meeting of the Court of Directors held on 4 June 2026
Court of Directors met on 4 June to fulfil its governance role: setting the Bank’s strategy, budget and key resourcing and appointment decisions. The Court is a unitary board with five executive and up to nine non‑executive members, meeting at least seven times a year.