An independent evaluation reviews Phase 1 (2022–2025) of the DCMS R&D Science & Analysis Programme, assessing delivery, outputs and early impacts of the department’s research investment over the first three years.
EvaluationbyBehavioural Insights TeamSQW
Presents estimates of average UK household income for the financial year ending 2025, analysing changes over time while adjusting for inflation and household composition to show real-income trends and distributional shifts across households.
Anand Menon (Institute for Government) sets out analysis of Mayor Andy Burnham’s post‑Brexit options and likely policy choices, exploring what a Greater Manchester approach to Brexit governance and economic relationships might involve.
The Food Standards Agency has issued a Food Alert for Action after investigations found Salmonella Enteritidis in eggs from a single Ukrainian food business, instructing caterers, manufacturers, wholesalers and consumers to withdraw and recall affected product.
The 119th US Congress has enacted just 121 laws so far, making it one of the least productive legislatures in the past 40 years, according to Pew Research Center’s legislative count and analysis.
Full Fact warns a compilation video showing Volodymyr Zelenskyy belly dancing includes two AI-generated deepfakes alongside one genuine clip from his acting career, emphasising misattribution and synthetic media risks.
Interim findings from an independent evaluation summarise early evidence on how Ofsted’s renewed education and initial teacher education inspection frameworks are being implemented and experienced by providers.
EvaluationbyIFF Research
A widely shared clip claiming to show a missile strike on an aeroplane at Riyadh’s international airport is fake; Full Fact says the video was generated using AI and does not show a real recent attack.
The government has formally amended the national policy statement for ports, updating the policy that guides nationally significant port development decisions.
Analysis of Budget 2026 sets out what John Healey’s fiscal and policy choices mean for the economy and government operations, assessing trade-offs across spending, taxation and economic strategy ahead of implementation.
Argues the common comparison between the Ukraine war and the Spanish Civil War is superficial, warning that the claim Ukraine proves all future conflicts will be decided by drones (UAVs) overlooks deeper continuities and complexities around Kramatorsk.
The CMA is inviting views on its review of undertakings given by British Aerospace plc (now BAE Systems plc) linked to its 29 November 1999 acquisition of Marconi Electronic Systems from General Electric Company plc.
At the UN Security Council Ambassador Sarah MacIntosh condemned Russia’s intensifying attacks on Ukraine, saying the actions contradict Moscow’s claims to seek peace and urging continued international response and scrutiny.
Government launches a public campaign urging people to 'Listen. Believe. Support.' and learn how to respond to disclosures of abuse, aiming to improve community support for victims and encourage safer, more consistent responses to reports of harm.
A list of research publications that have used the GRADE dataset — the data-sharing collaboration between Ofqual, UCAS and the Department for Education — is published to show outputs drawing on England’s grading and admissions data.
Consultation launched on reforms to charges, notices and certificates for local authority building control services, seeking views on how fees and procedures should be updated across England.
Explainer outlining the Nordic Council and Nordic Council of Ministers, the institutional framework through which Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden cooperate on regional policy, legislation and inter‑governmental coordination.
Education Secretary Lucy Powell delivered a speech at the CST Conference 2026 setting out a bold vision to 'reimagine childhood', outlining her priorities for education and child policy in the coming period.
The government is consulting on draft regulations to create a licensing regime for supported housing and seeks views on the proposed legal framework, scope, standards and enforcement arrangements for providers and local authorities.
Professor Jason Leitch CBE, former National Clinical Director for Scotland, has been appointed Chief of Defence Medical and will lead the planned transformation of military healthcare across the UK armed forces.
Findings from the 2026 inclusion monitoring survey report on digital identity and attribute services certified against UK Government standards, assessing inclusion outcomes for users of these certified services.
Survey
Statistics detailing the nutritional supply provided by UK agriculture in 2025, quantifying the food nutrients produced domestically and informing assessments of food security and agricultural output.
Monthly snapshot of patients registered at GP practices for October 2026, published by age (quinary and single year bands), gender and geography down to practice, PCN, ICB, LSOA and region from the GP Payments system.
The Prime Minister announced plans to give local leaders dedicated research and development funding for the first time, aiming to spread investment, growth and industry-building across regions and support world-leading sectors outside London.
The Courts and Tribunals Bill 2026-27 is progressing through Parliament and contains proposals to restrict the use of jury trials in certain criminal cases.
Says Andy Burnham has made a strong start as prime minister but faces tests including welfare reform, a winter NHS crisis, an energy price spike and migration reform; sets out how the autumn budget can balance cost‑of‑living relief, growth and stability.
IPPR argues England needs to rebuild social housing as a stable, counter-cyclical source of demand, calling for more than grant funding: scaled delivery through devolution and structural reforms to transform housing supply and resilience.
Economic analysis
A telecoms industry charter sets out how providers will protect critical national infrastructure during telecoms modernisations, detailing standards and responsibilities to manage risk and maintain services while upgrading networks across the UK.
The Fixed Telecoms Modernisation Charter outlines steps telecoms providers must follow for current and future fixed network upgrades, specifying processes to minimise disruption, protect customers and safeguard continuity of essential services.
The paper proposes six tests for the EU’s forthcoming Climate Resilience and Risk Management Integrated Framework, urging measures to prevent and prepare for severe climate impacts and ensure coherent EU-wide resilience planning.