Everything government, Parliament, the statistical agencies and the major policy institutes published — read, summarised and ranked so you can skim the day in a minute.
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A POST briefing examines consumer 'FemTech' for women’s health, reviewing the existing evidence base, risks and benefits, and how new products can be developed and regulated to be safe, effective and equitable.
The Sutton Trust publishes analysis of 2026 Level 3 results, offering commentary on outcomes for A levels and equivalent qualifications and initial implications for access and progression to higher education.
Drivers and motorcyclists can now notify the DVLA of a wider range of medical conditions online, which the agency says can cut decision times by up to ten days compared with paper submissions.
The piece urges governments to fund research into ocean iron fertilisation, arguing it merits continued scientific support despite recent US funding cuts that halted multiyear grants for the field.
Consultation seeks views on proposed updates to the Environment Agency’s enforcement and sanctions policy to reflect new water and waste enforcement powers, aiming to clarify penalties and regulatory approach for operators.
Monthly Accredited Official Statistics on UK hatcheries and poultry slaughterhouses for 2026, providing previously published historical data on poultry and poultry meat production activity across the UK.
Sets out HMRC’s research programme, describing how commissioned and internal research supports policy design, evaluation and evidence-based decision-making across tax and compliance workstreams.
Lists the job titles and organisations of individuals granted pre‑release access to Department for Work and Pensions statistics, providing transparency on who sees data before public release.
Official Statistics Under Development published on 20 August 2026 reporting performance against Ministerial Measures for the Planning Inspectorate, accompanied by data tables and charts. The release is experimental and intended for further development and validation.
Proposals detail changes to the air navigation directions and guidance to enable the airspace modernisation programme, amending statutory directions and operational guidance for the Civil Aviation Authority and airspace users.
Survey finds Hispanic, Black and Asian US adults are more likely than White adults to obtain health information from social media and to rely on health and wellness influencers as sources of health guidance.
A viral video of a migrant in Tunisia was edited to falsely make him appear to say he wanted money, a free house and an English woman; Full Fact shows the original clip contains none of those claims.
At the UN Security Council the UK urged Libya’s leaders to seize a current political opportunity to make progress on the country’s stalled political process, emphasising international support and the need for tangible steps towards stability.
External assurance review of Worthing Borough Council, led by CIPFA in May 2026, assessing governance, financial management and improvement actions and providing recommendations for the 2026–27 period.
Provides HM Prison and Probation Service action plans and inspection response letters for Five Wells Prison following HMIP inspections, detailing steps to remedy failings and strengthen prison management and safety.
Indians and Pakistanis each tend to view the other as their top security threat and express scepticism about the other side’s commitment to maintaining good bilateral relations, according to Pew Research Center findings.
Megan Lee‑Devlin has been appointed Chief Executive of HM Courts and Tribunals Service, taking responsibility for administration of criminal, civil and family courts in England and Wales and the reserved unified tribunals across the UK.
HMPPS publishes action plans responding to HM Inspectorate of Probation inspections of public protection in the Probation Service, setting out steps the service will take to address inspection findings and improve offender management and safeguarding.
The Insolvency Service has disqualified the founder of Liverpool’s Signature empire as a director until 2031 after investors lost £4.8 million through a connected company, following an investigation into company conduct.
An annual overview of winter 2024–25 respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) surveillance, summarising incidence patterns and surveillance findings across the season.
Reviews recent caselaw on qualifying conditions for the childcare element of universal credit where one partner works and the other is a carer, clarifying entitlement tests and implications for couple claimants.
Argues that metro mayors will be central to Andy Burnham’s housing plans, setting out how combined authority powers and mayoral leadership will be needed to deliver his stated housing ambitions.
The commentary argues the state should stop charging for landfill, suggesting fees drive illegal dumping and then require taxpayer-funded clean‑ups, criticising the current cycle of charging, non‑payment and government remediation.
Authors Deba Bardhan Correia and Chris Payne discuss how students’ perceptions of higher education value should shape debates about degree pricing amid changing labour market and institutional pressures.
Announces over £350,000 in rapid funding for eight research projects to examine the UK impacts of the recent US–Iran conflict, aiming to produce timely evidence on economic, political or social consequences for the UK.
Full set of Theme A (Air) indicators from the Environmental Indicator Framework has been published, consolidating all air-quality and related metrics used to track pollution, emissions and atmospheric trends across the framework.
Datasets for Theme J (Resource Use and Waste) of the Environmental Indicator Framework are published, providing indicators on material consumption, recycling and waste generation to monitor resource efficiency and waste management performance.
Indicators for Theme E (Natural Resources) in the Environmental Indicator Framework are published, supplying measures on water, soils, minerals and other natural assets to support monitoring of resource status and sustainable use.
Paper sets out options for supporting the Civil Aviation Authority to implement airspace modernisation, covering changes to design, management and delivery mechanisms to improve efficiency and reduce environmental impacts.
Data on UK vessels’ uptake of non‑quota species in EU waters for July 2026, reporting catches of species not subject to quota rules for that month.