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Government response to the Thirlwall Inquiry
The Secretary of State has apologised to families and set out urgent action following the Thirlwall Inquiry’s findings, published on 15 September.
Government to act on Thirlwall patient safety recommendations
The government outlines plans to strengthen NHS safeguarding, accountability and neonatal safety, including work on 'cot cams'.
Representative imageSpecialised Committee on the Implementation of the Windsor Framework: Joint Statement, 15 September 2026
Specialised Committee on the Implementation of the Windsor Framework: Joint Statement, 15 September 2025
Representative imageCouncils’ high-cost services to be transformed through £91m fund
Temporary accommodation, adult social care and other expensive services will be improved and made more efficient across 14 councils
Representative imageUN Human Rights Council 63: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on Mercenaries
UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on Mercenaries. Delivered at the 63rd Human Rights Council in Geneva.
Representative imageDomestic abuse: learning from tragedy and preventing future deaths
Publication of new statutory guidance on domestic abuse related death reviews
Inspection report published: An inspection of the Future Border and Immigration System benefits realisation (March – July 2026)
The Independent Chief Inspector comments on the inspection report on the Future Border and Immigration System benefits realisation following its publication.
Representative imageUpdate on Bright Horizons regulatory action
Since September last year, Ofsted has been carrying out an extensive programme of regulatory activity across nurseries in the Bright Horizons group.
Representative imageBoss of home improvements firm which made thousands of cold calls banned from being a director
Directorship ban until 2034 after failure to pay ICO fine
Representative imageFisheries and Seafood Scheme support expanded to allow for grant contributions towards new engines and gearboxes on vessels
Fishermen across England will benefit from an expanded Fisheries and Seafood Scheme (FaSS), with grant support now available for engine and gearbox upgrades.
Representative imageHundreds of new officers to hunt down dirty money networks
Five 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.
MHRA and Malaysia strengthen partnership on healthcare innovation and research
The MHRA has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening regulatory collaboration with Malaysia following high-level discussions in Kuala Lumpur.
Representative imageSomerset Prepared wants community award nominations
Somerset Prepared seeks nominations for its Community Resilience Awards, which celebrate people and groups who help their communities with emergencies.
Representative imageNew sovereign UK turbojet engine takes to the skies in under seven months
MOD 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 und
Representative imageGovernment introduces Repeal Bill to remove outdated constitutional rules
The Bill will remove the historic religious restrictions which prevents a Roman Catholic or Jewish Prime Minister from carrying out the full constitutional duties of thei
Representative image8 Indians recognised in QECT 100 Young Leaders Awards 2026
Eight young Indians have been recognised among The Queen Elizabeth II Commonwealth Trust (QECT) 100 Young Leaders Awardees 2026.
Representative imageUK and Indian industry join forces to combat digital fraud
Telecommunications industry leaders in the UK and India will harness the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to tackle online fraud, scams and harms.
Representative imageNew rules pave the way for businesses to adopt digital proof of age for alcohol sales
Licensed premises across England and Wales will now have the option to accept digital proof of age when selling alcohol.
Representative imageRare species help Dorset nature reserve gain national recognition
Lyscombe, part of a nationally important landscape in Dorset which inspired Thomas Hardy, has become a National Nature Reserve.
Representative imagePrison expansion brings new cells and jobs to North East
Construction has now begun on 152 new prison places at HMP Kirklevington Grange near Yarm, helping to lock up dangerous criminals and keep the public safe.
Representative imageOutbreaks of Koi herpesvirus (KHV) disease in 2026
The Fish Health Inspectorate (FHI) have found Koi herpesvirus (KHV) disease in fish at the following sites in England and Wales
Representative imageLocal leaders have say on reforms to prepare youngsters for work
Education Secretary convenes leaders from education, industry, and local government at No.10 North to put local expertise at heart of education policies.
Representative imageSalmonella outbreak update
UKHSA, alongside the Food Standards Agency and other public health partners, continues to investigate an outbreak of Salmonella in the UK.
Representative imageCall for proposals: the Albania Reintegration Partnership (ARP)
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) invites organisations to submit proposals for the Albania Reintegration Partnership (ARP).
Representative imageGCA Annual Conference 2026
Registration is now open for the GCA’s 2026 Annual Conference on Tuesday 29 September.
IPO patents service roadmap
We are sharing our roadmap of planned changes, improvements and enhancements over the coming months to the new patents service.
Representative imageHis Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant awards 2027 to 2028
Nominations are open for His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant Certificate of Merit awards 2027 and 2028.
Representative imageChanges to the training you need for an SIA licence
What the changes are, when they will happen, and how they affect SIA licence applicants and licence holders.
Representative imageCertification Officer: forthcoming hearings
Cases due to be heard by the Certification Officer.
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