Sellafield presented its continuous improvement approach to over 400 nuclear leaders from 38 countries at the WANO General Meeting in Japan, influencing international practice on operational improvement in the nuclear sector.
The CMA has updated proposals to let people choose their default search provider on Google Android phones and Chrome, strengthening measures intended to increase consumer choice and competition in search services.
Expresses UK concern to the OSCE about worsening humanitarian conditions in Oleshky and other occupied parts of Ukraine’s Kherson region, urging Russia to respect international law and protect civilians in those areas.
The Foreign Secretary addressed the UN Security Council on artificial intelligence and international security, setting out the UK’s stance on AI risks and the need for global cooperation to manage security implications.
Announces reforms intended to bring more long-term empty homes back into use so existing housing stock is used more effectively; aims to reduce vacancies and increase available housing through regulatory or incentive changes (details not provided).
MMO launches the 'Your Coast – Explore, Enjoy, Protect' campaign and a call for evidence inviting coastal communities to help protect England’s key marine habitats and species.
The Speaker of the House of Commons, Rt Hon Sir Lindsay Hoyle MP, will attend the 153rd Inter‑Parliamentary Union Assembly in Arusha, Tanzania, representing the UK parliament at the event.
Shamonda virus has been detected in cattle in Jersey. APHA says it is working with UK and international partners to improve understanding of the virus’s spread and its impact on livestock health and trade risks.
Ellie Reeves KC MP and Andy Slaughter MP have been sworn in as Attorney General and Solicitor General respectively, formally assuming their roles as the government's Law Officers today.
UKHSA and University of Oxford researchers used genome sequencing to identify genetic changes in the bacteria linked to the severe meningococcal disease outbreak in Kent earlier this year, suggesting genetic factors may explain increased severity.
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Regulatory judgements published for 10 landlords by the Regulator of Social Housing, including two local authorities judged at consumer regulatory grade C3 under the RSH assessment framework.
Government is releasing £50 million through the Defence Growth Deal for Plymouth, expected to unlock a further £34 million from industry and partners, supporting hundreds of new jobs and local defence sector expansion.
Helen King, UK Ambassador to ECOSOC, set out the UK’s priorities at the UN high-level meeting on pandemic prevention, preparedness and response, emphasising international coordination and resilience against future cross-border health threats.
The Connect Fund will open applications in early November offering grants up to £500,000 for voluntary and community groups in Northern Ireland and Great Britain to support community projects and cross-jurisdictional activity.
Women and their partners who experience pregnancy loss before 24 weeks will be entitled to up to two weeks of unpaid leave, introducing new statutory rights for family bereavement and pregnancy loss.
The Civil Nuclear Constabulary has been shortlisted for an Oscar Kilo Award after national recognition for its occupational health programme and achieving SEQOHS accreditation.
GAD has analysed climate-related hazard data to help the Office of Rail and Road map how risks from flooding, heat and other hazards are shifting across Great Britain’s transport networks and identify locations where exposure is increasing.
£3 million from the UK Integrated Security Fund will fund UKHSA to expand wastewater surveillance into hospital sites and other high‑footfall locations, strengthening early detection of dangerous pathogens through extended lab capacity and monitoring.
Tens of thousands of jobseekers have used the government's new digital employment support tools to build CVs, practise interviews and progress towards work, the Department for Work and Pensions says.
UK, alongside other countries, formally condemned Russia at the OSCE for failing to uphold commitments, criticising sham elections on Ukrainian territory and breaches of Ukrainian sovereignty in a joint statement.
The RAF has created No. III Space Effects Squadron, its first unit dedicated to countering hostile threats to UK satellites, marking an operational expansion of defence capability in space protection and resilience.
Government-backed finance from UK Export Finance is enabling Belfast cleantech firm CATAGEN Group to launch a new division producing technology for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), supporting commercial scale-up of low-carbon aviation solutions.
Construction has begun at Earnse Bay on a new Beach School and Work Base, intended to create local opportunities for people to engage with the seaside environment and connect with their natural heritage.
MHRA launches funding to establish four centres of excellence linking academia, industry, healthcare and regulation to strengthen UK regulatory science and support healthcare and life‑sciences innovation.
Closed-door briefings will be held for CEOs in the most sensitive sectors to outline threats posed by Russia, aiming to raise corporate awareness and resilience to state-linked hostile activity.
Reports findings from RSH’s Q1 fire remediation survey of social housing landlords in England, covering remediation work on buildings over 11 metres to monitor progress on removing dangerous cladding and other fire-safety defects.
UK Health Security Agency has appointed a new Chief Medical Advisor and a Chief Scientific Officer to its Executive Committee, signalling senior leadership changes at the agency.
A multilateral 'Call to Action' on humanitarian access and health in Gaza, co‑sponsored by Australia, Denmark, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UK, urges improved access for medical and relief services.
A safety alert has been issued for specific baby sleeping bags after OPSS identified risks of overheating and suffocation, advising parents and retailers to stop using, sell or distribute affected products immediately.
A new report from the co‑chair of Keep Britain Working proposes a 'Workplace Health System' to give earlier and better support for employees with health conditions or disabilities, aiming to boost growth and productivity.