Gloucester illegal waste site shut down
A court order has shut down an illegal waste site at Severnside Farm, Gloucester, prohibiting anyone from entering the site or importing waste, following enforcement action by the Environment Agency.
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Paradiplomacy: From Devolved Nation to Foreign Policy Actor
Explores how devolved nations and regions can conduct ‘paradiplomacy’, using distinct histories, cultures and geopolitics to build external relationships and secure strategic advantages separate from central government diplomacy.
How do South Asians view other countries in the region?
Surveying adults in Bangladesh, India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka, respondents generally view neighbouring South Asian countries negatively, with only Sri Lanka receiving more positive than negative ratings from the other three publics.
In tribute to PC Tom Clough
Chief Constable Simon Chesterman and Chief Superintendent Richard Clark issue a public tribute to PC Tom Clough, honouring his service and offering condolences to colleagues and the community.
HEPI fringe events at the 2026 Labour and Conservative Party Conferences
HEPI will host fringe events outside the secure zone at the Labour conference on 28 September 2026 and the Conservative conference on 5 October 2026; no conference pass is needed and attendees are asked to register to help gauge numbers.
Water situation: national monthly reports for England 2026
Provides the national monthly water situation for England in 2026, reporting on rainfall, soil moisture deficit, river flows, groundwater levels and reservoirs to support national water resilience planning.
Fake Currys JBL speaker offers shared on Facebook
A Facebook post circulating a purported Currys promotional offer for JBL speakers is a fake: the product deal is not genuine and is being shared as misleading content rather than an authentic Currys promotion.
No, Currys is not selling the iPhone 17 Pro Max for less than £10
A claim circulating online that Currys is selling an iPhone 17 Pro Max for under £10 is false; the advertised price is not genuine and the offer does not come from Currys.
No, Currys isn’t selling a Ninja Foodi multi-cooker for £8.55
A widely shared claim that Currys is offering a Ninja Foodi multi‑cooker for £8.55 is incorrect; the apparent bargain is a fake or scam and not an official Currys sale.
Currys isn’t offering Ninja frozen drink makers to people who fill in a survey
Offers purporting to give Ninja frozen drink makers to people who complete an online survey and claim to be from Currys are not genuine; the promotion is a scam and not authorised by Currys.
Fake Currys Bose headphones offer shared on Facebook
A social‑media post advertising heavily discounted Bose headphones via Currys is fraudulent: the shared offer is fake and not an authentic Currys promotion or sale.
Forestry Commission extends Sweet Chestnut Blight demarcated area
Trade restrictions to prevent Sweet Chestnut Blight will be extended across Devon and will now cover a small part of Cornwall, expanding the demarcated zone where movement of susceptible material is controlled to limit spread.
Second Trump administration has ended Temporary Protected Status for most immigrants who had it
Reports that a second Trump administration has ended Temporary Protected Status for people from 13 countries, affecting roughly one million recipients who previously held TPS in the United States.
Fire statistics data tables
Detailed data tables on incidents attended by England’s Fire and Rescue Services, covering types of incidents, locations and operational responses; a routine national collection for monitoring fire service activity and risk.
Stop and Search statistics for Northern Ireland, period ending 30 June 2026
Quarterly figures on people stopped and searched by the Police Service of Northern Ireland, providing counts and breakdowns for the period ending 30 June 2026; a routine operational dataset for oversight and accountability.
Community and Engagement Survey 2025/26: volunteering
The 2025/26 Community and Engagement Survey data on volunteering and charitable giving sets out rates of informal and formal volunteering, frequency of participation and patterns of charitable donations among adults during the survey year.
DVA Monthly Tests Conducted Statistics: July 2026
The DVA monthly statistics for July 2026 provide counts and rates of vehicle, driver and theory tests conducted by the Driver & Vehicle Agency in Northern Ireland for that month, with comparators to prior months.
Electricity bill discount scheme for transmission network infrastructure: expected eligible projects
Department publishes the list of transmission network projects expected to be eligible for the electricity bill discount scheme, outlining which infrastructure schemes may receive relief under the policy.
SIA marks National Day for Victims and Survivors of Terrorism
A joint statement from the Security Industry Authority chair and chief executive marks the National Day for Victims and Survivors of Terrorism, acknowledging affected individuals and the SIA’s related stance.
Ensuring Offshore Infrastructure Protection Keeps Pace with Growth
Offshore energy deployment—notably wind and electrical interconnectors—is accelerating, yet current security architecture risks lagging behind; RUSI calls for updated protection measures to match infrastructure growth and complexity.
Young people and work – the interim Milburn report
An interim Milburn report on young people and work is examined for its social security implications, focusing on how policy changes might affect youth employment and benefits access.
Children's Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026: policy summary
Summarises the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026, outlining the Act’s measures to improve pupil wellbeing, school responsibilities and accountability mechanisms intended to promote mental health and safeguarding in education settings.
The Briefing: 8.20.26
Daily newsletter highlighting major news items, including ABC and parent company Disney suing the US Federal Communications Commission over an early review of broadcast licences, which they say is retaliatory against the network’s programming.
How to submit applications and complaints to the CAC
The Central Arbitration Committee sets out how to submit applications and complaints to the CAC, providing procedural guidance for parties bringing disputes or claims under its remit.
Data for Theme H: Biosecurity, Chemical & Noise
Data for Theme H (Biosecurity, Chemical & Noise) of the Environmental Indicator Framework is released, covering indicators on biological risks, chemical pollutants and environmental noise to inform risk management and regulatory action.
Wholesale fruit and vegetable prices
Fortnightly series detailing average wholesale market prices for selected home-grown fruits and vegetables, updated every two weeks to show recent price movements for domestic horticultural produce across UK wholesale markets.
Water situation: area monthly reports for England
Publishes monthly local reports across England covering rainfall, soil moisture deficit, river flows, groundwater and reservoir levels to inform regional water management and drought monitoring.
Possible amendments to the Tribunal Procedure (Upper Tribunal) Rules 2008 in respect of applications for judicial review
The Tribunal Procedure Committee is consulting on possible amendments to the Tribunal Procedure (Upper Tribunal) Rules 2008 regarding judicial review applications, inviting views on procedural changes for the Upper Tribunal.
Government convenes local partners in Bedford to maximise benefits of landmark Universal United Kingdom Resort across the region
Minister for Tourism and Place has convened leaders from eight local authorities in Bedford to discuss local perspectives and maximise regional benefits from the proposed Universal United Kingdom Resort development.
Smart Secure Electricity Systems (SSES) Programme: draft load control licence regulations and conditions
Consults on draft licence regulations and conditions for the Smart Secure Electricity Systems programme, proposing obligations for load control services and consumer protections to help balance the grid and manage flexible demand.