Government announcements: 15 Sep 2026
20 official announcements published on 15 Sep 2026, grouped by the department or body that issued them. Times are shown in UK time.
GOV.UK 3
- UK and Indian industry join forces to combat digital fraudTelecommunications industry leaders in the UK and India will harness the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to tackle online fraud, scams and harms.
- 8 Indians recognised in QECT 100 Young Leaders Awards 2026Eight young Indians have been recognised among The Queen Elizabeth II Commonwealth Trust (QECT) 100 Young Leaders Awardees 2026.
- UK at UN: Russia uses AI to support Wagner influence operations in AfricaThe UK told the Human Rights Council it is deeply concerned by Russia’s use of AI to support influence operations by the Africa Corps and the Wagner Group, and said Russia should be held accountable.
Cabinet Office 2
- Government introduces Repeal Bill to remove outdated constitutional rulesThe Bill will remove the historic religious restrictions which prevents a Roman Catholic or Jewish Prime Minister from carrying out the full constitutional duties of their office.
- UK and EU reaffirm commitment to full implementation of the Windsor FrameworkMeeting in London, the Specialised Committee co-chaired by UK Government and European Commission officials reviewed progress since 7 May 2026 and noted the work still to be done.
Department for Digital 2
- New rules pave the way for businesses to adopt digital proof of age for alcohol salesLicensed premises across England and Wales will now have the option to accept digital proof of age when selling alcohol.
- Thousands more young people to access help with life's biggest challenges42 new Young Futures Hubs to open across England, reversing a decade of decline in local youth services.
Department of Health and Social Care 2
- Government to act on Thirlwall patient safety recommendationsThe government outlines plans to strengthen NHS safeguarding, accountability and neonatal safety, including work on 'cot cams'.
- Government response to the Thirlwall InquiryThe Secretary of State has apologised to families and set out urgent action following the Thirlwall Inquiry’s findings, published on 15 September.
Home Office 2
- Hundreds of new officers to hunt down dirty money networksFive hundred new officers to be recruited in a £500 million crackdown on money laundering, as part of the government's Anti-Money Laundering and Asset Recovery Strategy.
- Domestic abuse: learning from tragedy and preventing future deathsPublication of new statutory guidance on domestic abuse related death reviews
Environment Agency 1
- Somerset Prepared wants community award nominationsSomerset Prepared seeks nominations for its Community Resilience Awards, which celebrate people and groups who help their communities with emergencies.
Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration 1
- Borders inspector: eVisas and ETAs delivered, but further work is neededThe Independent Chief Inspector said an inspection of the Home Office’s Future Border and Immigration System programme, carried out between March and July 2026, found many of its benefits already deli
Marine Management Organisation 1
- Fisheries and Seafood Scheme support expanded to allow for grant contributions towards new engines and gearboxes on vesselsFishermen across England will benefit from an expanded Fisheries and Seafood Scheme (FaSS), with grant support now available for engine and gearbox upgrades.
Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency 1
- MHRA and Malaysia strengthen partnership on healthcare innovation and researchThe MHRA has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening regulatory collaboration with Malaysia following high-level discussions in Kuala Lumpur.
Ministry of Defence 1
- New sovereign UK turbojet engine takes to the skies in under seven monthsMOD and UK start-up Alloyed co-develop a new family of digitally manufactured turbojet engines, built entirely in Britain, taking one engine from concept to flight in under seven months.
Ministry of Housing 1
- Councils’ high-cost services to be transformed through £91m fundTemporary accommodation, adult social care and other expensive services will be improved and made more efficient across 14 councils
Natural England 1
- Rare species help Dorset nature reserve gain national recognitionLyscombe, part of a nationally important landscape in Dorset which inspired Thomas Hardy, has become a National Nature Reserve.
Ofsted 1
- Ofsted finds breaches at 39 Bright Horizons nurseries and issues new welfare noticeOfsted said measurable progress has been made across the group, but monitoring inspections at 68 nurseries found breaches of requirements at 39, including significant weaknesses in safeguarding, leade
The Insolvency Service 1
- Boss of home improvements firm which made thousands of cold calls banned from being a directorDirectorship ban until 2034 after failure to pay ICO fine