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Somerset Prepared invites nominations for its Community Resilience Awards, honouring individuals and groups who bolster local emergency preparedness ahead of an October event themed on youth involvement.
The Bank of England is revising criteria for monthly Form BT reporting, aligning it with specified monthly Money and Credit statistical returns to reduce reporting burden while maintaining statistical quality.
The Bank of England’s Securities Lending Committee reviewed industry progress, hiring challenges, regulatory alignment, and tokenised asset adoption in its March 2026 meeting.
New Zealand’s updated Years 0–10 curriculum has been finalised with the release of Health and Physical Education and the Arts, completing a nationwide education reform informed by nearly 3,900 submissions.
New clinical guidance for older driver assessments removes routine cognitive screening based solely on age, prioritising individual health evaluations to balance safety and independence.
The New Zealand Government has accepted all recommendations from the Phillips Inquiry, acknowledging systemic failures in protecting isolated children and pledging reforms to prevent future harm.
Businesses in England and Wales may now accept digital proof of age for alcohol sales, offering customers a convenient alternative to physical ID while maintaining security standards.
Dorset’s Lyscombe, a wildlife-rich landscape inspired by Thomas Hardy, has been designated England’s latest King’s Series National Nature Reserve to protect and restore its rare habitats.
The New Zealand Government has introduced further amendments to the Local Government (System Improvements) Amendment Bill to enhance councils' operational capacity and accountability.
The Government will amend legislation to let councils adjust development contributions for Fast-track projects, ensuring infrastructure costs are recovered without burdening existing ratepayers.
The New Zealand Government will invest $3.5 million to replace the 140-year-old Albert Burn Bridge on State Highway 6 in Otago, citing seismic risks and economic importance.
UK International Development Minister highlights global cooperation as the solution to shared challenges, drawing parallels between local community efforts and international solidarity.
The UK Government has begun construction of 152 new prison places at HMP Kirklevington Grange, part of a £110 million expansion programme to increase capacity and support rehabilitation.
The UK’s Fish Health Inspectorate confirmed KHV outbreaks at sites in England and Wales in 2026, prompting statutory controls and movement restrictions to limit spread.
The ECB warns Europe risks missing AI-driven growth as investment flows to the US, urging faster adoption to boost productivity and public finances amid demographic pressures.
The European Central Bank reaffirms the enduring role of euro cash as a trusted payment method and store of value, announcing plans to modernise banknotes and strengthen legal protections for cash use across the euro...
A new collaboration hub at RAF Wyton brings together Defence Intelligence, local council and industry partners to strengthen the UK’s intelligence capabilities and foster innovation.
Community groups in England can apply for grants of £20,000 to £250,000 to fund projects that bring diverse people together and strengthen local bonds.
A California man admitted detonating a courthouse bomb in 2024, injuring three people and damaging the building in retaliation for law enforcement actions, and now faces life imprisonment.
UN investigators condemned recent US strikes in Iran that killed civilians, while escalating fighting in Yemen displaced tens of thousands, worsening a humanitarian crisis already straining aid efforts.
UN human rights chief Volker Türk urges governments to strengthen AI regulation, warning current safeguards are insufficient to prevent existential risks and protect human rights.
A UN human rights expert warns that poorly managed toxic chemicals, especially PFAS, threaten nearly all human rights and disproportionately harm marginalized communities.
The IAEA’s 70th General Conference opened in Vienna with calls for multilateral cooperation on nuclear safety, verification, and peaceful energy use amid global tensions.
Migrant remittances to low- and middle-income countries nearly doubled over a decade, reaching $728.6 billion in 2025, according to a UN report, with digital transfers rising but cash collection still common.
Six UN staff and civilians were killed in an Israeli strike on a Gaza school sheltering displaced families, UNRWA reported, as humanitarian needs escalate amid ongoing conflict.
UNICEF delivered critical aid to conflict-isolated communities in South Sudan’s Jonglei state, where over 40% of children face acute malnutrition amid ongoing clashes.
UN agencies warn Sudan’s humanitarian system faces imminent collapse due to severe funding shortages, risking the lives of millions amid ongoing conflict and displacement.
Conservation Minister Tama Potaka appointed Susan O’Regan as Chair of the QEII National Trust Board, succeeding Alan Livingstone who passed away in April.
New Zealand recorded over 256,000 international visitor arrivals in July, surpassing pre-pandemic levels and driven largely by increased travel from Australia.
Hawke's Bay hospital freed 1,515 bed nights in a year by accelerating patient discharges, cutting delays for those medically cleared to leave.