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Public opinions and social trends, Great Britain: August 2026
Reports findings from the Opinions and Lifestyle Survey for August 2026, offering social insights on daily life, public attitudes and the most important issues facing Great Britain at that time.
Section 70: Weights and Measures returns and reports
Presents local Weights and Measures Authority returns on enforcement activity over a 12‑month period under Section 70, detailing local enforcement work and reporting on weights and measures compliance across jurisdictions.
How to access military service records
Guidance for MPs on helping constituents obtain military service records sets out what kinds of records exist, how to request them and practical steps for accessing personnel files and service history.
Scottish council corrects outdated asylum seeker support figure
Stirling Council corrected an outdated claim that asylum seekers in catered accommodation receive a weekly payment of £8.86, following Full Fact’s fact‑check that the figure on the council website was misleading.
Tom Warth appointed as Chief Operating Officer
The Planning Inspectorate has permanently appointed Tom Warth as Chief Operating Officer following a competitive recruitment process; the role will oversee operational delivery across the inspectorate.
National Survey of Businesses: implementation update
An implementation update explains how commitments from the NSRB consultation have shaped the design and content of the new National Survey of Businesses (NSB), detailing changes made to survey development and governance.
Morrisons isn’t giving away free food boxes to people who comment on Facebook posts
Fact‑check finds claims that supermarket Morrisons is giving away free food boxes to people who comment on Facebook posts are false; the alleged promotion is not genuine and is misinformation.
Food and feed law: legislation update June 2026
Quarterly roundup of UK food and feed law covering legislative and scientific/regulatory developments from March to June 2026, listing statutory changes, policy instruments and related regulatory issues affecting food and feed safety and standards.
Recruitment for two Senior Efficacy Assessors
The Veterinary Medicines Directorate is recruiting two Senior Efficacy Assessors to evaluate the safety and efficacy aspects of applications for animal medicine authorisations, detailing responsibilities and application process for specialist candidates.
Deputy Executive Director
IPPR is advertising for a Deputy Executive Director to help deliver its work towards a fairer, greener and more prosperous society; the listing seeks senior leadership for the independent think tank.
Appointment of Leah Kreitzman as the Advisor on Marketing Communication Processes & Strategy
Leah Kreitzman has been appointed Advisor on Marketing Communication Processes & Strategy at 10 Downing Street.
UK galleries urged to save rare Renaissance masterpiece
Government has temporarily blocked a 500-year-old Renaissance sculpture from leaving the UK and is urging galleries to raise funds or steps to keep the rare masterpiece in the country while an export bar remains in place.
DVA Monthly Tests Conducted Statistics: August 2026
Monthly statistics on vehicle, driver and theory tests conducted by Northern Ireland’s Driver & Vehicle Agency for August 2026, showing volumes and trends in practical and theory testing activity.
Historic England Board Appointments
Seven individuals—Charles Donald, Dominic Field, Anna Keay, Georgina Lynch, Claire McColgan, Lukman Patel and Moira Sinclair—have been appointed to the Historic England Board by the Secretary of State for DCMS.
DBS launches campaign to help parents and carers make informed decisions when hiring self-employed workers
The DBS launched the ‘Every Check Helps’ campaign encouraging parents and carers to use DBS checks alongside references, qualifications, experience and personal judgement when hiring self‑employed workers to care for children or vulnerable relatives.
Wallace Collection Board Appointments
Four trustees — Kate Cheetham, Elizabeth Kennedy, Amelia Pan and Lord Chris Smith — were appointed to the Wallace Collection Board by the previous Prime Minister, formalising new membership for the museum's governance body.
New Army accommodation completed at Upavon
More than 200 new bedspaces have been completed at Trenchard Lines, Upavon, delivering additional Army accommodation as part of ongoing Defence Infrastructure Organisation investment in service personnel housing.
UK’s 250th banking hub opens in Chepstow, keeping access to cash and face-to-face banking in the town
Treasury Minister Lucy Rigby opened the UK's 250th banking hub in Chepstow, maintaining local access to cash and face‑to‑face banking services for residents and businesses in the town.
MOJ LawtechUK Advisory Board and Ambassadors recruitment
The Ministry of Justice invites expressions of interest to join the LawtechUK Advisory Board or become a LawtechUK Ambassador for phase three of the programme, seeking individuals to support legal technology development and engagement.
PM appoints new Deputy Chair to the Security Vetting Appeals Panel
Prime Minister appoints Sir John Saunders as Deputy Chair of the Security Vetting Appeals Panel, filling a senior oversight role in the body that considers appeals against security clearance decisions.
Facebook post’s ‘National Cheeseburger Day’ deal is not a real Burger King offer
A viral Facebook post claiming a ‘National Cheeseburger Day’ Burger King deal is false; Full Fact clarifies the promotion is not a genuine offer from Burger King.
Recruitment for an Executive Officer in the Director Support Office
Vacancy for an Executive Officer in the Veterinary Medicines Directorate's Director Support Office, supporting the Chief Executive, Director of Authorisations, Deputy Chief Executive and Chief Operating Officer.
Amy Hooper
Amy Hooper is listed as a Marketing Executive at the Institute for Government, with contact Amy.Hooper@instituteforgovernment.org.uk and a profile entry timestamped 21 September 2026. The page appears to be a staff profile listing.
Ellie Slee-Lamb
Ellie Slee-Lamb is recorded as a Communications Assistant at the Institute for Government, with contact Ellie.Slee-Lamb@instituteforgovernment.org.uk and a profile timestamped 21 September 2026. The entry is a standard staff contact/profile notice.
Esme Barlow Hall
Esme Barlow Hall is shown as a Research Assistant at the Institute for Government, contact Esme.Hall@instituteforgovernment.org.uk; the profile entry is dated 21 September 2026 and functions as a staff listing.
Ned Chatterton
Ned Chatterton is listed as a Research Assistant at the Institute for Government, with contact Ned.Chatterton@instituteforgovernment.org.uk; the profile entry is dated 21 September 2026 and serves as a staff contact page.
Joe Creffield
Joe Creffield is named as a Research Assistant at the Institute for Government, contact Joe.Creffield@instituteforgovernment.org.uk; the page is a staff profile entry timestamped 21 September 2026.
Sandra Hoang
Sandra Hoang is identified as a Research Assistant at the Institute for Government, with contact sandra.hoang@instituteforgovernment.org.uk; the entry is a routine staff profile posted on 21 September 2026.
Jennifer Watson – Media Consultant
Jen Watson has been announced as a media, communications and public affairs consultant at the Fabian Society, offering media strategy, policy messaging and national political engagement support across UK and Scottish politics.