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.
2,026 articles · 39 live sources · updated Just now
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.
Publishes series of prices for straight and compound animal feeds across Great Britain, offering regular market indicators for feed costs used by farmers and agribusinesses.
Political essay arguing Scottish Labour must define what it seeks to win for voters, focusing on local power and the party’s need to reconnect with communities beyond internal organisational debates after electoral defeats.
Joint procurement and shared stockpiles with European allies could save up to £3.4bn, IPPR finds, easily covering the DIP’s £0.9bn shortfall in 2029/30. However reaching 3% of GDP defence spending would still need about £13bn a year and wider fiscal decisions.
Defra is launching the Biodiverse Landscapes Fund to protect and restore nature, support climate mitigation and alleviate poverty, inviting engagement on fund objectives and delivery to achieve biodiversity and socioeconomic outcomes.
The piece criticises an AFL‑CIO claim that workers’ share of US national income is at a post‑war low, arguing the Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates of wages and output — and resulting labour share calculations — are contestable.
Sellafield reports the SIXEP Continuity Plant has reached 75% completion, marking major progress with recent crane lifts installing key equipment as the project advances towards full operational capability for effluent treatment.
Monthly fisheries effort statistics for July 2026 have been published by the Marine Management Organisation, providing data on fishing activity levels for that month (part of the MMO’s regular statistical releases).
Finds 68% of Americans view the death penalty for murder as morally justified, while 59% say it does not deter serious crimes; notable partisan divides exist across both questions.
Notes that Nuclear Restoration Services’ Harwell site is marking its 80th anniversary this year, highlighting its historical role and contributions to innovation at the site.
Key performance data for antenatal, newborn, young person and adult screening for Quarter 4 (1 January to 31 March 2024), providing routine KPI figures on coverage, timeliness and performance across NHS England screening programmes.
Argues that the rapid spread of drone expertise from the Ukraine war is driving proliferation of combat-capable UAVs, altering conflict dynamics and creating new security and policy challenges for Western governments on export controls, defence and countermeasures.
Summarises problems businesses encountered with the Bounce Back Loans Scheme and routes to address disputes or errors; note the guidance is no longer updated and reflects issues during the pandemic period.
Early evaluation presents emerging findings from the WorkWell pilots, covering implementation across 15 programmes between October 2024 and March 2025 and initial indications of participant engagement, delivery challenges and early outcomes.
Provides an updated implementation timeline for the government’s Plan to Make Work Pay and the Employment Rights Act 2025, detailing when key measures and statutory provisions will be introduced and operationalised across employment law.
The British High Commission hosted a pre‑departure reception for 20 Malaysian scholars awarded Chevening scholarships who will travel to the UK to undertake postgraduate study under the programme.
Presents new data showing 100,000 persistently absent school leavers risk joining a projected one million young people not in education, employment or training, with an estimated £24 billion lifetime cost, and urges ministers to act.
Qualitative findings from interviews with 53–67‑year‑olds exploring how people understand, approach and make pension decumulation decisions, and the factors shaping their choices.
Argues that Andy Burnham’s plan to take control of employment support is justified, endorsing devolution of those services to Greater Manchester to tailor job support more closely to local labour market needs.
Reports an anniversary statement on Quik GT 450 G‑CGTU which struck a barrier during landing at East Fortune Airfield, East Lothian on 21 August 2025, marking the incident and its investigation status.
Provides an update on the preliminary assessment into the vessel Ocean Way; a Marine Accident Investigation Branch statement summarising initial findings and the status of the ongoing inquiry.
Provisional dataset of non‑quota species uptake by UK vessels for 2026, providing detailed records of catches of species outside quota controls for the year to date.
A published list of unclaimed estates currently held by the Treasury Solicitor, maintained for public search and last updated on 21 August 2026, enabling potential claimants to identify estates of late individuals.
Presents a study claiming government ‘marriage‑lite’ policy plans would reduce births by more than 75,000 a year, warn of a worsening demographic time‑bomb and report public unease about the proposed changes.
The Marine Management Organisation has published its September Catch Limit Review 2026, setting out proposed adjustments to fishing catch limits for the year ahead.
The Ministry of Defence has appointed Dan Rodenhurst as Chief Digital and Information Officer, succeeding Charles Forte; he will lead the MOD’s digital and data teams.
The Middle East conflict is weighing on UK activity as energy prices rise; with the UK importing around half its energy, higher global prices force sacrifices in domestic spending and output, NIESR says.
Gill Kernick has been appointed Independent Chair of the Building Safety Regulator’s Residents’ Panel to provide independent advice and help ensure residents’ perspectives are embedded in the regulator’s decision‑making and oversight.
The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) describes itself as an independent charity pursuing policies for a fairer, greener and more prosperous society; the blurb gives no new research or policy detail.
The Cabinet Office is calling for evidence to inform the initial phase of the Seventh UK National Action Plan for Open Government, inviting input to shape transparency, accountability and participation measures in government.