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Civil service senior peer reviewers and independent experts have revised and published updated guidance and criteria sheets that underpin the UK government’s peer review process, clarifying standards and expectations for external review of research and analysis.
A Scottish businessman has been disqualified from acting as a company director for nine years after transferring assets worth millions to connected companies while NHS contracts collapsed, prompting the ban.
With wildfires becoming more frequent, the National Fire Chiefs Council reported 11 major incidents simultaneously and 43 wildfires in 24 hours, leaving services stretched and prompting calls for increased equipment and staffing.
Thirteen water firms have been allowed to raise bills to fund extra projects, prompting political anger and debate that cleaner, greener water systems will require higher charges or public funding regardless of ownership model.
Offers practical advice for incoming Labour special advisers, setting out five tips on how they can be effective in government roles and navigate the relationship between ministers, officials and stakeholders.
Provides guidance for constituents on dealing with insurance issues arising from the coronavirus pandemic; the page is static and no longer being updated so information may be historic.
Sets out five practical ways central departments can support Andy Burnham’s procurement agenda, including changes to processes, incentives and cross‑government coordination to give greater weight to devolved and social value priorities.
Warns Andy Burnham against repeating Keir Starmer’s unsuccessful ‘civil service reset’, arguing lessons from that programme should inform any attempt to reform Whitehall and avoid repeating past mistakes.
A Pew Research Center finding reports that a plurality of Americans feel uncomfortable with transgender athletes competing on teams that do not match their birth sex, signalling substantial public opposition to inclusive sports policies in the US.
Nicholas Segal has been appointed Chair and Peter King Deputy Chair of the Bank of England’s Enforcement Decision Making Committee, with both roles effective from 1 August 2026 following an external recruitment process.
A list of individuals who contributed to a Pew Research Center report, naming researchers, designers and communications staff involved in the project; this page provides acknowledgements rather than substantive findings or data.
Court of Directors met on 4 June to fulfil its governance role: setting the Bank’s strategy, budget and key resourcing and appointment decisions. The Court is a unitary board with five executive and up to nine non‑executive members, meeting at least seven times a year.
The Social Market Foundation seeks two new trustees to strengthen its Board, prioritising candidates with experience fundraising from high‑net‑worth individuals, foundations and major donors.