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The TRA has proposed an anti‑dumping duty on Chinese imports of rutile titanium dioxide to protect the UK industry it says is at risk of injury, initiating an investigation and potential trade remedy measure.
Applications are open for the next Director of the Serious Fraud Office following an announcement by the Attorney General, inviting candidates to lead the SFO’s criminal and civil investigations into serious fraud.
A new DWP-funded Youth Hub has opened in Exeter to expand employment support for young people locally, offering services designed to help them progress towards work and training opportunities.
Interim RAIB report into the 19 June 2026 collision between passenger trains near Elstow, Bedfordshire sets out factual findings to date, initial safety observations and actions while a full investigation continues.
Homes England has chosen Digbeth Loc Studios Ltd as the preferred partner to deliver a major creative mixed‑use neighbourhood at Fazeley Street, Digbeth, advancing the next phase of Birmingham regeneration and creative-sector growth.
Colonel Joby Rimmer condemned attacks on civilian shipping in the Black Sea, warning Russia’s war is endangering maritime security and freedom of navigation and has broader consequences for civilian shipping in the region.
At the UN Security Council the UK emphasised that respect for Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity is essential for long-term stability, political progress and economic recovery, in a statement by Ambassador Kate Foster.
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero has granted development consent for the Green Hill Solar Farm DCO application, approving the project to proceed under the national development consent regime.
A new chalk stream and associated wetland habitat have been created on the River Yare in Norfolk to boost wildlife and restore freshwater environments, part of wider government commitments to nature recovery and water protection.
Publishes the UK Health Security Agency’s weekly winter surveillance update for 2026/27, monitoring respiratory virus activity and trends to inform public health responses over the season.
Exercise Anvil tested multi‑agency response to a realistic road traffic collision, bringing emergency services together to rehearse casualty management, policing skills and multi‑agency decision‑making under major incident conditions.
The Environment Agency has granted a drought permit to South West Water to support operations at Wimbleball Reservoir, aiming to secure the public water supply during drought conditions.
The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland has considered a Section 9 request from the PSNI Chief Constable regarding the Drumcree parade and has issued an order under Section 11 following review of the determination.
Homes England and Hull & East Yorkshire have formed a Strategic Place Partnership to align local priorities with national expertise, pooling a shared pipeline of sites to accelerate housing delivery, regeneration and private investment in the region.
Foreign ministers from Canada, Denmark, Germany, France, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands and the UK issued a joint statement reaffirming political and practical support for the International Criminal Court and its work (full joint statement published by the FCDO).
New licence conditions for offenders leaving prison introduce Britain’s toughest supervision, giving authorities enhanced powers to restrict movements and monitor people on release from custody from today, the Ministry of Justice says.
The Insolvency Service has shut down Ellan NW Ltd after it advised company directors they could ‘walk away’ from responsibilities for failing businesses, taking enforcement action against the operator.
The Civil Nuclear Constabulary is partnering with the Career Transition Partnership and British Forces Resettlement Service to support service leavers, veterans and their families in exploring careers in armed policing and specialist roles.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham made a statement to the House of Commons on 12 October 2026; the government’s official record notes the address but provides no further content in this release.
Businesses, charities and innovators can bid for a share of a £60 million fund aimed at helping disabled people and those with health conditions enter work, funding new programmes to support millions currently out of work for health reasons.
An independent report concludes neurodivergent people can thrive at work when provided tailored employment support, and backs government action to expand personalised workplace adjustments and support services to improve recruitment and retention.
The Economic Secretary to the Treasury delivered a speech at UK Digital Assets Week, setting out the government's views and priorities on digital asset policy, regulation and the UK’s role in the sector.
Sets out the G7 leaders' commitments on global energy security and market stability, signalling coordinated policies among member states to address supply, market volatility and resilience of energy systems.
The Environment Agency has granted a permit variation for the Powerfuel Portland facility after assessment, concluding the change will not cause significant environmental impact or harm to human health.
Hoad’s Wood in Kent has been fully cleared of 39,500 tonnes of illegal waste as part of the Environment Agency’s ongoing crackdown, restoring the local beauty spot and continuing enforcement activity.
Details the UK-led Joint Expeditionary Force exercises across the High North and Baltic aimed at countering Russian hybrid threats, coinciding with defence ministers’ meetings in Iceland to coordinate regional security measures.
South West Water was fined £7.8 million after a court found its conduct amounted to reckless failures, with the judge warning that incidents of pollution will not be tolerated.
Government is providing a new £16 million fund to expand early access to free legal support for families facing eviction, debt or welfare disputes to prevent hardship and homelessness.
The Secretary of State for DCMS has appointed Oliver Enwonwu and Katie Wray and reappointed Dinah Birch, John Belchem, Lynn Collins and Anna Farthing to the National Museums Liverpool Board.
The Office for Product Safety and Standards has launched a fireworks-awareness campaign advising people to 'think beyond your garden', highlighting impacts on others and issuing safety guidance for the season.