Government announcements: 17 Sep 2026
17 official announcements published on 17 Sep 2026, grouped by the department or body that issued them. Times are shown in UK time.
GOV.UK 3
- UN Human Rights Council 63: UK Statement for the panel discussion on the International Covenants on Human RightsUK Statement for the panel discussion on the International Covenants on Human Rights. Delivered at the 63rd Human Rights Council in Geneva.
- Guatemala’s Independence Day 2026Message from His Majesty King Charles III to the people of Guatemala on the occasion of Independence Day.
- Honduras’ Independence Day 2026Message from His Majesty King Charles III to the people of Honduras on the occasion of Independence Day.
Environment Agency 2
- Illegal waste site operator in Sheffield sentencedThe operator of a regulated waste facility in Sheffield who did not have an environmental permit has been handed a 39-week suspended prison sentence.
- Birmingham waste company to clear site and pay nearly £24,000Environment Agency investigation ends in prosecution of company which ignored waste permit regulations and orders to stop operations on site in Birmingham.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch 1
- AAIB Report: ATR 72-212 A, G-OASBATR 72-212 A (G-OASB), touchdown on the nose landing gear, East Midlands Airport, 14 November 2025
Defence Infrastructure Organisation 1
- New Army accommodation completed at UpavonOver 200 new bedspaces are being provided for Service personnel at Trenchard Lines as part of investment in Army accommodation.
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero 1
- ‘People’s Power’ projects to give more control over local energyCommunities across the country will be able to build and control their own clean energy supply.
Department for Environment 1
- Government unveils plans to unlock over 15,000 new homesFirst plan under new Nature Restoration Fund to help deliver up to 15,780 new homes in Norfolk
Department for Transport 1
- Chiltern Railways brought into public ownershipChiltern Railways brought into public ownership with more daily services and more reliable journeys.
Department of Health and Social Care 1
- Chair appointed to lead Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys Trust inquiryChair to the public inquiry into mental health care at Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust (TEWV) appointed.
Disclosure and Barring Service 1
- DBS launches campaign to help parents and carers make informed decisions when hiring self-employed workersDBS’ new ‘Every Check Helps’ campaign encourages parents and carers to consider DBS information alongside references, qualifications, experience and personal judgement when choosing someone to work wi
Government Chemist 1
- E-seminar: Determination of exogenous sugar in honey using NMRAn e-seminar produced as part of the Joint Knowledge Transfer Framework for Food Standards and Food Safety Analysis
Ministry of Justice 1
- Ministers bring together leaders to rewire youth crime preventionYouth Justice Minister Jake Richards convened local leaders and experts in Manchester to tackle youth crime
Nuclear Decommissioning Authority 1
- NDA galvanises cultural shift across nuclear sectorNDA brings nuclear sector senior leaders together to galvanise action on Nuclear Regulatory Taskforce (NRTF) review recommendations.
The Insolvency Service 1
- Directors warned to verify identities with Companies House following first Insolvency Service prosecutionsCourt action highlights legal duty on directors to complete identity verification
Traffic Commissioners for Great Britain 1
- Senior Traffic Commissioner launches consultation on local bus service performance standardsThe Senior Traffic Commissioner for Great Britain has today launched a consultation to review how traffic commissioners assess the performance of local bus services, including punctuality, reliability