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HM Land Registry will replace email attachments with secure links for application documents starting 23 August 2026 to enhance security and align with Microsoft’s email software updates.
The UK Prime Minister announced measures to ban misleading discounts and subscription traps, aiming to save households an average of £14 monthly. New rules will enforce clearer pricing and easier cancellation from...
The UK Royal Navy increased monitoring of Russian naval activity in British waters and the North Atlantic by 25% in the first seven months of 2025, deploying warships and helicopters to track movements and gather...
The UK’s MHRA advises people taking certain medicines to take extra care in summer heat and sunlight, as some treatments increase dehydration, heat-stress or sun-sensitivity risks.
Defence Secretary Wes Streeting highlighted Scotland’s central role in UK defence during a visit to Rosyth Shipyard and Edinburgh housing projects, emphasising ongoing investment in shipbuilding and military...
Digital pay-as-you-go ticketing is being expanded to all passengers on three Northern Railway routes, simplifying fare calculation and reducing errors.
The UK Government has opened compensation applications for British and eligible individuals affected by the Berlin terror attack on 25 July 2026 through the Victims of Overseas Terrorism Compensation Scheme 2012.
The Charity Commission has issued guidance to UK charities affected by a cyber security incident involving Beacon’s CRM service, urging trustees to report serious incidents and follow regulatory advice.
The UK Secretary of State has appointed Sunder Katwala and Michelle Mitchell OBE to The National Lottery Community Fund Board for a four-year term starting 5 August 2026.
The UK Charity Commission has launched a statutory inquiry into Al-Khair Foundation, a £74 million aid charity, over alleged links to Hamas, a proscribed terrorist organisation, and imposed transaction restrictions.
A senior UK police leader has condemned proposals that could lead to early release of two men convicted of killing PC Andrew Harper in 2019.
The UK government invites non-profits to bid for up to £700,000 to support Ukraine’s justice system in reaching survivors of international crimes, with proposals due by 20 August 2026.
The UK has opened applications for three fellowships and scholarships for Pakistani professionals, researchers, and entrepreneurs to study in the UK, covering costs and offering networking opportunities.
The UK government will invest £100 million through the British Business Bank’s Investor Pathways Capital Initiative to support early-stage venture capital fund managers nationwide, aiming to drive local growth and job...
Ofqual has updated its interactive map to provide detailed qualification outcomes by local authority in England, supporting devolved decision-making and local accountability.
The UK urges South Sudan’s transitional government to halt violence, ensure credible elections, and cooperate fully with UNMISS to address humanitarian and political crises.
The Environment Agency has revoked the environmental permit of DS Environmental Services in Wolverhampton, citing persistent non-compliance and regulatory interventions. The revocation, effective 30 June 2026, halts all...
The UK’s MHRA has authorised remibrutinib for adults with chronic spontaneous urticaria unresponsive to antihistamines, following assessment of two clinical trials involving 925 patients.
The Regulatory Policy Committee is independently reviewing the Home Office’s impact assessment for the Immigration and Asylum Bill, published on 30 June 2026, to assess the evidence and analysis supporting the proposed...
The UK Foreign Office announced the appointment of Thomas Allan as the new British Ambassador to Bahrain, succeeding Alastair Long. Allan will assume the role in January 2027, following Long’s transfer to another...
The UK Government announced the Diversity Summer Scheme 2026, offering 500+ underrepresented students practical legal experience and networking opportunities to encourage careers in public service law.
UKAEA’s MAST Upgrade fusion experiments achieved record plasma pressure while addressing key stability challenges, advancing practical fusion energy research.
A disqualified director who falsely claimed to be in a coma to avoid court was jailed for 18.5 months for running a football magazine business while banned from directorships.
The Charity Commission has launched a statutory inquiry into Merseycare Transport Services Ltd over governance and financial management concerns, including potential breaches of trustee requirements and accounting rules.
The UK Home Office revoked the Bloomsbury Institute’s licence to sponsor international students after it failed the annual Basic Compliance Assessment, citing breaches of visa refusal, enrolment, and completion...
Ofqual fined OTHM Qualifications £25,000 for repeated failures in handling malpractice allegations, including self-investigations by accused colleges and inadequate record-keeping over four years.
The UK government will introduce a fast-track care pathway for motor neurone disease (MND) patients, aiming to reduce delays and fragmentation in support services. The initiative follows recommendations from Baroness...
A 20-year-old man from Cornwall was arrested on 5 August 2026 as part of an Environment Agency investigation into illegal waste activities near Camborne, supported by Cornwall Council and Devon and Cornwall Police.
The UK reaffirmed its commitment to multilateral counter-terrorism efforts at the UN Security Council, highlighting progress in Syria and Iraq while warning of Da’esh’s resurgence in West Africa and the Sahel.
The UK’s Trade Remedies Authority has opened its first new safeguard investigation since 2021, examining whether surging PET plastic imports are harming domestic producers.