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CMA publishes latest monitoring update on road fuel market

Appointment to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board

Better WiFi on remote trains and access to cutting edge tech for British farmers through £13 million boost to drive next-gen satellite communications

Creating a clear, rules-based planning system: letter to stakeholders

Creating a clear, rules-based planning system: letter to local authority leaders and mayors

Second registration window now open for tax advisers

Gas system in transition: security of supply

MHRA sets out position on regulation of microbiome-based medicinal products

Prime Minister supports West Midlands to take public control of local bus network

RSH adds Rentplus Homes Limited to gradings under review list

Founder of Liverpool's Signature empire banned as director after investors lost £4.8 million through connected company

The Architects Registration Board (ARB) has today announced changes to its approach to professional practical experience, as part of its wider reforms to architectural education and registration. 

The ...

UK Position Paper on Microbiome-Based Medicinal Products (MBMPs)

Lanarkshire AI Growth Zone secures £300 million investment as Dell establishes Scottish base

Charities face increasingly complex attacks, warns regulator

Free bus travel 24/7 for disabled people as Prime Minister takes further action to ease cost of living

UK and Lebanon sign MOU to strengthen security co-operation

Slough Borough Council: Explanatory Memorandum (updated 17 August 2026)

Slough Borough Council: Managing Director Commissioner appointment letter

NIO Statutory Equality and Good Relations Duties Annual Progress Report for 2025/2026

Small modular reactor Owner’s Engineer Procurement: summary business case

Small modular reactor Technology Partner: summary business case

UKAEA spins out Singular Machines

Two Trustees’ terms extended on the National Lottery Heritage Fund Board

Recruitment for two Senior Scientific Officers in the Biologicals Team

Joint Statement from the International Contact Group for the Great Lakes (ICG)

Unlocking a better and less stressful property market

Accredited official statistics: Student support for higher education in England 2026

Accredited official statistics: Student support for higher education in Wales 2026

Accredited official statistics: Student support for higher education in Northern Ireland 2026

What happens when you ask 40 engineers to use their skills and AI tools to transform the experience of new employees joining DWP Digital? 

In July 2026, the Engineering Practice Hackathon ...

There has been widespread national coverage of the government’s announcement on reforms to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), including new measures to support housing delivery around transport...

MHRA consultation on statutory fees (2026)

Creating a clear, rules-based planning system

The Licensing Act 2003 (Mandatory Licensing Conditions) (Amendment) Order 2026, once it is approved by Parliament and has come into force, will enable retailers and hospitality venues in England and...

Drivers can save up to 10 days by notifying DVLA of a medical condition online

Extend Child Benefit for your teen before 31 August

Call for evidence on the impact and effectiveness of Sections 1 to 13 of the Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021

Call for proposals: the Albania Reintegration Partnership (ARP)

Update to Bona Vacantia Land and Buildings guidelines

Official Statistics: Advanced Learner Loans paid in England, AY 2025/26, Aug to Jul

Official Statistics: Early-in-year student withdrawal notifications: academic year 2018/19 to 2025/26 up to 31/08/2026

Full steam ahead to fast-track more homes near stations

Credit: Tom Goss

Today, the Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, and Farming Minister, Stephen Morgan, have announced a package of support to help farmers manage the impacts of this summer’s extreme dry weather. ...

PM: Farmers should not carry the risk of a changing climate alone

Emergency Alert to be sent to England and Wales as Government steps up wildfire response with funding, military support and BBQ ban

September Catch Limit Review 2026

Leeds freight company with unpaid international debts shut down

Environmental permit variation granted to Drax Power Limited

Two members appointed to the S4C Board

Gloucester illegal waste site shut down

Earlier this year we completed phase 2 of the MOT Photos at Test trial, formerly known as Images in Garages. Phase 2 of the trial was really important because it showed that we’d progressed to a point where ...

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a very common viral infection. Here's what you need to know, including the remarkable story of how a vaccine is helping to eliminate some cancers caused by HPV entirely...

Zero emission vehicle mandate review

Livestock keepers urged to be on high alert and consider vaccination as Bluetongue cases rise

Vimseltinib (romvimza) approved for use in adults to treat tenosynovial giant cell tumours

Two new non-executive directors appointed to the DVSA board

Review launched to shape pathway to reach zero emission driving by 2035

Companies House Welsh language report 2025 to 2026

Companies House prompt payment data April 2026 to March 2027

Darlington Economic Campus programme reaches important milestone

Asylum appeals target launched for faster removals

New digital service for local authority EPR for packaging grants

Change of British High Commissioner to New Zealand

Millions to receive essential benefit payments early

AI bootcamp launched in North West to combat youth unemployment

150 rural 4G masts now live so holidaymakers can switch off without being cut off

Growth in every postcode as Burnham sits down with small business owners in the West Country

The bigger picture: How Vizgard is automating airspace safety

Thousands of young people receiving their exam results will be weighing up their next steps.

Whatever grades they achieve, one thing I’m sure we would all agree on is that they deserve the best...

Reckless Houthi actions have triggered a serious escalation of violence in the region: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Regulating the environmental performance of the water industry is a core Environment Agency function. Since 2023 we have been transforming the way we regulate the water industry. Backed by significant investment...

Results day 2026: What's next after picking up your A level, T Level and VTQ results?

Remediation nears completion in Kincardine after mine subsidence

Consultation Q&A Series: Case Fees

Results day 2026: What's next after picking up your A level, T Level and VTQ results?

HMRC performance update: April to June 2026

MHRA quarterly Results and Forecast: 2026 to 2027

Consultation on Simplifying Treaty Relief from Withholding Tax on Interest Paid Overseas

Proposed legislative changes to support implementation of the British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme

Secretary of State congratulates Northern Ireland students on A-Level and vocational results

Number of T Level pupils hits record high as maths A Levels rise

Over 33 tonnes of suspected illegal food seized following NFCU arrest and partner operation

World-renowned wildlife photography exhibition opens in Honiara

VMD Voices: Our Experts Explain

With the UK experiencing summer heatwaves in 2026, it’s important that vet practices and retailers are checking how veterinary medicines are stored and temperatures...

VMD Voices: Our Experts Explain

With UK summer heatwaves once again putting temperature control in the spotlight, this second blog from VMD inspector, Julia Pearce, follows our earlier advice on storing...

Silver Cloud II report published

AAIB investigation to Skymagic X245, (UAS registration n/a)

AAIB investigation to Skyranger Swift 912S(1), G-MLZZ

Grounding and subsequent loss of the fishing vessel Silver Cloud II (WK 80)

You've got the grades, but don't pass on your health

PM call with President Stubb of Finland: 13 August 2026

33 Pakistani scholars prepare for UK study through Chevening and Commonwealth scholarships

£3.4bn of projects provisionally approved for 13 water companies to improve infrastructure, support growth and improve the environment.  Of this, £1.2bn will safeguard services and assets for...

Accredited official statistics: Mortgage and landlord possession statistics: April to June 2026

More than 880,000 A and AS Level results have been issued today to students in England, with another 221,000 results for vocational and technical qualifications.

These results open doors for students...

Stockpiles of medical products held by DHSC

Newborn ICU admissions drop 50% in first full year of RSV maternal vaccine programme

Joint statement on executions in Iran

Credit: Elliot Balynn 

Almost three-quarters of England is now in drought after experiencing record-low rainfall and unusually high temperatures. 

So far in August, rainfall...