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New Kyiv Business Centre opens in Ukraine

£1bn German investment to deliver 4,000 affordable homes across the UK

Russia’s war threatening civilian shipping in the Black Sea: UK statement to the OSCE

Retailers challenged to strengthen action on marketing of knives

"You cannot wait us out" Miliband tells Putin during first visit to Ukraine as Foreign Secretary

PM meeting with Chancellor Merz of Germany: 8 October 2026

Accredited official statistics: Multi-agency public protection arrangements (MAPPA) annual report

Sellafield Ltd Corporate Strategy 2026

Retail and hospitality have traditionally provided first jobs to huge numbers of young people on the shop floor, behind a bar, working in a kitchen, or waitering. 

These are sectors...

Major infrastructure upgrade starts at Wellington Barracks

Green Hill Solar Farm development consent decision announced

Supporting practical OSCE action in Turkmenistan: UK statement to the OSCE

CNC shortlisted for national occupational health award

UN Human Rights Council 63: UK Explanation of Vote on the draft resolution on the Right to Development

UN Human Rights Council 63: UK General Comment on the draft resolution on Cooperation with Georgia

UN Human Rights Council 63: UK Explanation of Vote on the draft resolution on the Rights of Peasants

Approved training course for inquests

The rule of law is the cornerstone of any just, and prosperous society: UK Statement at the UN Sixth Committee

UK Statements at WTO General Council 5-6 October – Day One

WTO Reform – Statement by the Chairperson

UK Statement on Responses to Questions regarding the Agreement on E-Commerce Interim Arrangements

By Dr Rob Bradburne, Environment Agency Chief Scientist 

How does climate change affect drought?  

This summer has been a reminder that climate change is no longer something...

Credit: ADOPT Support Hub 

I’m Thomas Slattery, and I lead farmer engagement, communications and knowledge exchange for the ADOPT Support Hub. 

Accelerating Development...

Early signs suggest that flu season may be starting earlier this year. According to our winter virus surveillance data, flu activity throughout September has been higher than in the same period over...

First ever UK-Germany tech corridor unlocks investment, jobs and opportunity for British business

New UK sanctions hit the money, oil and supply chains fuelling Russia's war

Sellafield teams empty some of our oldest tanks

UKAEA, General Fusion announce Magnetised Target Fusion milestone

Business Secretary sets out plan for new industrial economy

Flu levels low at start of season but higher than previous 4 years

Latest UKHSA weekly winter virus surveillance data

£33.2m to protect public from future epidemics and pandemics

IBCA Community Update, 8 October 2026

UN Human Rights Council 63: UK Explanation of Vote on the draft resolution on Rhetoric to Reality

Joint UK-Germany Statement - Berlin, 8 October 2026 

Research: Linking police and sexual violence support service victim data

Research: Effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and peer-led interventions for victims of crime

From: DHSCAssessment date: 25/06/2026Stage: Live assessmentResult: Green Service provider: NHS Business Service Authority (BSA)

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From: DHSCAssessment date: 07/05/2026Stage: AlphaResult: Green Service provider: NHS Business Service Authority (BSA)

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SIA compliance and enforcement quarterly report

Rates of COVID-19 continue to fluctuate throughout the year, and people have asked how the most common current lineages - or groups of genetically similar viruses - compare to previous COVID-19 variants. Read more. (cached), Summary and Comments (0), First seen at 14:37, 8 October 2026

Welsh Food Advisory Committee themed meeting – 22 October 2026

A new pond at Ashgill, County Durham. Credit: Michael Burn 

When I last wrote about the Species Survival Fund in 2024, we had just announced the 20 projects that would receive a share of &pound...

Russia’s attacks on Ukraine’s civilian infrastructure: UK statement to the OSCE

Report 11/2026: Unsafe movement of locomotives being coupled on the Bluebell Railway

Report 11/2026: Unsafe movement of locomotives being coupled on the Bluebell Railway

Immigration and Asylum Bill 2026: factsheets

Grenfell Tower: community update October 2026

Arvia report published

CMA considers proposals to address concerns over cash machine deal

Noodle bar boss sentenced after ignoring company director ban and using false employment document

Charities SORP-making body publish helpsheet on lease accounting

Address by the President of the International Committee of the Red Cross: UK statement to the OSCE

Starting early is key to less stress around Self Assessment

The Independent Commission for Aid Impact (ICAI) has welcomed early government progress in responding to its review of UK aid for energy transition, while highlighting areas where further work is needed to translate...

Fatal accident to a crew member on board the Bermuda registered passenger vessel Arvia

AAIB investigation to Airbus A319-131, G-EUPS

AAIB investigation to Zenair CH 601HDS, G-CHZS

Celebrity parents back Government campaign

Homes England selects preferred development partner to drive next phase of regeneration and creative growth in the heart of Birmingham

Foreign Secretary statement on the UK's diplomatic presence in Jerusalem

Drought permit granted to support Wimbleball Reservoir

New Director joins government department

Trawsfynydd takes next step towards Reactor Height Reduction

In the second series of our blogs on GP access, we look at the choices people have when booking GP appointments. Read our key findings and actions for healthcare leaders.

Key points in brief

This article explains why property boundaries can be confusing, what HM Land Registry title plans usually show and where to find reliable help before a boundary issue becomes ...

HMRC performance update: August 2026

UK and Germany launch joint-partnership to counter sabotage and cyber attacks

Drivers set to save as petrol prices launch on Google Maps

Pine marten caught on camera in Suffolk nature reserve 'first'

The transition to the new local plan system is the most significant change to plan-making in a generation. Following our Plan, Prepare, Progress webinar in July and the subsequent publication of the new ...

Up to 100 Local Planning Authorities (LPAs) are currently preparing for submission under the legacy system (2012 regulations) by the final deadline of 31 December. This closing stage can still throw up plenty...

MHRA approves catumaxomab to treat cancer-related fluid build-up in the abdomen 

By advancing investment, resilience and reform, we can expand opportunity, strengthen economies, and improve lives around the world: UK statement at the UN Second Committee

Decades-long mystery solved as lost bomber crew identified

Aerial photo of the city centre of Sheffield in South Yorkshire in the UK showing Sheffield Hallam University & city centre from above on a sunny summers day.

A new digital service (GOV.UK) for Local ...

Fraud Risk Assessment Accelerator Privacy Notice

Marine and Aviation Insurance War Risks Fund account: annual report 2025 to 2026

New duty proposed on imports of Chinese rutile titanium dioxide

'Unknown' Sheffield soldier named in Netherlands Ceremony

Grave of Cornish soldier missing since 1945 identified in Germany

National Statement of the United Kingdom at the OPCW 113th Executive Council

RAF Marham runway repairs strengthen operational resilience

DfE Update - 7 October 2026

CNC supports UK's first National Cadets Week

Minister for Northern Ireland champions Northern Ireland economic growth, exports and innovation

Every local plan examination needs a programme officer (PO) to keep things moving along smoothly. With so many legacy local plans progressing towards examination, if you are aiming for a legacy submission...

David Sheard, Group Chief Financial Officer at Trinity Multi-Academy Trust (MAT), shares how the Department for Education (DfE) approved Insignis savings platform generated over a quarter of a million pounds...

Defra: senior officials' business expenses and hospitality, January to March 2026

Defra: special advisers' gifts, hospitality and meetings, January to March 2026

Defra: ministerial overseas travel and meetings, January to March 2026

Sellafield helps shape international approach to continuous improvement

Applications open for next Director of the Serious Fraud Office

The new National Planning Policy Framework: letter to the Chief Executive of the Planning Inspectorate

India-UK 4th Financial Markets Dialogue: Joint Statement

Getting winter ready: Northwich defences put to the test

Major improvements to Lymington flood defences completed

Home Office: structure and salaries, 2025

The Test, Learn and Grow programme is working to design and improve public services so that everyone, whether you use, deliver, or design them, can see and feel the difference. We believe that a more iterative...

UK and Lebanese troops begin PEGASUS CEDAR 2026 exercise