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Ofqual has fined the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music £150,000 for serious failings in retaining and managing assessment evidence, citing shortcomings in data retention arrangements.
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 SORP-making body has published a helpsheet explaining lease accounting requirements under the new Charities SORP, aimed at charities preparing accruals accounts to ensure compliant financial reporting.
UKHSA and University of Oxford researchers used genome sequencing to identify genetic changes in the bacteria linked to the severe meningococcal disease outbreak in Kent earlier this year, suggesting genetic factors may explain increased severity.
Monthly transaction dataset detailing the number and types of applications HM Land Registry completed in August 2026, providing official statistics on completed registrations and related property transactions for that month.
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