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Euan Hutton to leave Sellafield Chief Executive role in July 2027
Sellafield Ltd Chief Executive Officer, Euan Hutton, has announced he will leave the organisation in July 2027.
Representative imageSenior Traffic Commissioner launches consultation on local bus service performance standards
The Senior Traffic Commissioner for Great Britain has today launched a consultation to review how traffic commissioners assess the performance of local bus services, incl
Representative imageDBS launches campaign to help parents and carers make informed decisions when hiring self-employed workers
DBS’ new ‘Every Check Helps’ campaign encourages parents and carers to consider DBS information alongside references, qualifications, experience and personal judgement wh
Representative imageChiltern Railways brought into public ownership
Chiltern Railways brought into public ownership with more daily services and more reliable journeys.
Representative imageMMO prepares to resume I-VMS enforcement activity as installations progress
MMO is preparing to resume normal I-VMS enforcement activity as installation of Nemo devices continues across the inshore fleet
Representative imageProcurement launch for contact centres
We have launched a tender for our next contact centre services contract.
Representative imageMillom Town Deal milestone as historic Old Bank work complete
A major project in Millom has reached a milestone, with work now complete on the town's historic Old Bank building.
Representative imageUK House Price Index for July 2026
The UK HPI shows house price changes for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Representative imageAll charities urged to check new rules for accounting for 2026
The Charity Commission for England and Wales is urging all charity trustees and professional advisers to read its updated guidance due to changes that apply from this yea
Representative imageFood Standards Agency Board meeting takes place today
The September 2026 FSA Board meeting takes place in Swansea at 9.00am today (Wednesday 16 September).
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 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 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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