Economic regulation of the water industry
Outlines how the privatised water industry in England and Wales is economically regulated, including regional monopoly companies and the price review process that sets customer bills.
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North London man prosecuted for providing fake references to SIA
A North London man, Marius Serban, was convicted of two offences after supplying false character references to the Security Industry Authority in an attempt to fraudulently obtain an SIA licence.
Stop and search, arrests, and mental health detentions, March 2026
Statistics release on stop and search and arrests for notifiable offences for March 2026, now including detentions under Sections 135 and 136 of the Mental Health Act previously published elsewhere, enabling consolidated reporting on police powers.
PAYE and corporate tax receipts from the banking sector: 2026
Breakdown of 2026 tax receipts from the banking sector, reporting PAYE income tax and National Insurance, Bank Levy, Bank Surcharge, Corporation Tax and Bank Payroll Tax to show the sector's contribution to public finances.
Worker and employer perspectives of illegal working
Explores illegal working among gig economy workers and business owners’ attitudes to compliance in sectors vulnerable to illegal working, presenting worker and employer perspectives on prevalence, motivations and enforcement challenges.
Measles: historic confirmed cases, notifications and deaths
Laboratory‑confirmed measles cases, notifications in England and deaths for England and Wales are compiled historically, providing time series on confirmed infections, notifications and mortality from measles over previous years.
Reimagining commissioning: towards relational, learning-centred approaches
Argues commissioning should shift from transactional procurement to relational, learning-centred approaches that better connect policy priorities with frontline delivery, fostering collaboration, iterative improvement and stronger outcomes for local services.
Destitution in the UK 2026 webinar
A webinar launching Destitution in the UK 2026, presenting research on destitution and arguing for bold policy responses; scheduled for Thursday 26 November, 2:00–3:30pm.
Celebrity parents back Government campaign
A government campaign cites a new survey finding 82% of parents want their family to be more active together, yet 61% say they don't feel 'good enough' at sport — using celebrity parents to promote family physical activity.
Pathway to stronger public control of the water industry revealed
The Water Bill will remove caps on government share ownership in water companies, enabling the state to take larger equity stakes in firms operating the water industry.
Sanctions are a National Priority but Where is the Data to Prove It?
Contends the UK and EU prioritise sanctions rhetorically but current enforcement levels and the paucity of reliable data make it hard to substantiate that claim or measure effectiveness.
RPC opinion: impact of Highways (Financing) Bill
Offers the Regulatory Policy Committee's assessment of the Department for Transport's options appraisal and evidence quality for the Highways (Financing) Bill, commenting on the robustness of costs, benefits and impacts presented.
Veterinary costs and regulation
The government and the Competition and Markets Authority propose reforms to regulate veterinary practices and tackle rising vet bills, aiming to change oversight and market rules to address affordability and competition in the sector.
A new chief executive at the Government Internal Audit Agency
Paul Wallek has been appointed chief executive of the Government Internal Audit Agency, replacing the previous incumbent and taking leadership of the body responsible for internal audit across government.
Motion to approve the Police Grant Report (England and Wales)
Motion to approve the Police Grant Report (England and Wales) which sets out the annual funding allocation for each police force across England and Wales, providing parliamentary approval of the distribution of central police grant for the year.
But people do not value organic food, organic farming
Argues organic farming is intrinsically more land- and labour‑intensive than industrial agriculture, making it cash‑costlier because pesticides and fertilisers substitute for land and labour; any non‑cash benefits should be paid for by consumers.
Take off for passengers as government scraps extra charges when flying
From 2 October 2026 airlines must seat children under 14 with a parent or accompanying adult free of charge, after the government removed extra charges that previously applied to ensure family seating.
Associate Director, Public Services
IPPR seeks an Associate Director for Public Services to lead research and policy work aimed at promoting fairer, greener and more prosperous public services within the organisation’s charitable mission.
Government goes further to protect leaseholders
New government rules will strengthen leaseholders’ rights and protections, delivering additional legal safeguards and remedies intended to reduce unfair charges and improve dispute resolution for people who own leasehold properties.
Information Commission succeeds the ICO as UK's data protection regulator
The Information Commission replaces the ICO today, taking over its data‑protection functions and powers while modernising regulator governance and maintaining independent oversight of people’s personal data.
The High Income Child Benefit Charge
Explains the High Income Child Benefit Charge, which claws back Child Benefit through the tax system when the highest earner in a family has income above the current £60,000 threshold.
Lord Chancellor swearing-in speech: Rt Hon Alex Norris MP
Text of Rt Hon Alex Norris MP’s swearing‑in speech as Lord Chancellor at the Royal Courts of Justice, setting out his priorities on justice, the rule of law and the judiciary on assuming the office.
Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Yemen
Ms Ann Snow MBE has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Yemen, succeeding Ms Abda Sharif OBE, marking a diplomatic change of post for the UK’s representation in Yemen.
Starting early is key to less stress around Self Assessment
HMRC urges customers to begin their Self Assessment tax returns well before the 31 January deadline to reduce stress, avoid last-minute problems and meet filing obligations on time.
Government acts on food insecurity and affordability with £10 million to put good food within reach
Almost £10 million will be invested across 45 English communities to improve access to healthy, affordable food in areas with the highest deprivation, aiming to reduce food insecurity and make “good food” more reachable locally.
Corporate tax: Research and Development Tax Credits
Statistics on Research and Development Tax Credits covering their cost and the characteristics of claimant companies, providing breakdowns on expenditure, claimant size and sector to inform corporate tax analysis.
Energy Trends: September 2026, special feature article - Competition in UK gas markets, 2025
Special feature in the September 2026 Energy Trends examines competition in UK gas markets for 2025, analysing market structure and competitive dynamics to inform policymakers and sector stakeholders.
Digital inclusion for connection: digital inclusion for disabled adults
Results from a pilot programme assess digital inclusion for disabled adults, reporting impacts on confidence, digital skills and social connection and informing future inclusive support approaches.
North Sea oil and gas
A briefing outlining the North Sea oil and gas sector’s contribution to UK energy security, the economy and jobs, and the associated climate and environmental impacts of production and development.
UK and Taiwan deepen trade and technology cooperation
The UK and Taiwan held the 28th annual UK–Taiwan Trade Talks in London, launched a new Science, Innovation and Technology Arrangement and engaged with a Taiwanese business delegation to deepen trade and technology cooperation.