11:5016 Sept
Police Superintendents' Association 2026 Conference
Conference Speech by the Minister for Crime and Policing Sarah Jones
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10:5616 Sept
Government, Environment Agency, and water companies step up efforts to prevent England remaining in drought by next spring
Water bosses updated National Drought Group on winter plans, as research shows above-average rainfall needed to end drought by April 2027.
14:3015 Sept
Domestic abuse: learning from tragedy and preventing future deaths
Publication of new statutory guidance on domestic abuse related death reviews.
12:0115 Sept
Fisheries and Seafood Scheme support expanded to allow for grant contributions towards new engines and gearboxes on vessels
Fishermen across England will benefit from an expanded Fisheries and Seafood Scheme (FaSS), with grant support now available for engine and gearbox upgrades.
11:5315 Sept
Hundreds of new officers to hunt down dirty money networks
Five hundred new officers to be recruited in a £500 million crackdown on money laundering, as part of the government's Anti-Money Laundering and Asset Recovery Strategy.
00:0115 Sept
New rules pave the way for businesses to adopt digital proof of age for alcohol sales
Licensed premises across England and Wales will now have the option to accept digital proof of age when selling alcohol.
11:2114 Sept
Healthier school dinners as government delivers major reforms
Government updates school food standards for first time in over a decade, backed by Chef Jamie Oliver, actor and campaigner Dame Emma Thompson and parents.
00:0114 Sept
Your cancellation’s covered: new scheme to help stranded rail passengers arrives this weekend
From 20 September 2026, if a train is cancelled, passengers can get on another operator’s service and carry on their journey without paying again.
00:0113 Sept
Funding secured for excavation to unlock secrets of Bronze Age Flag Fen site
The new excavation of a unique Bronze Age site near Peterborough will deepen understanding of its 3,500-year history.
22:3012 Sept
Free rail travel expanded to bereaved families this Remembrance weekend
Bereaved military family members can travel for free on National Rail services to attend Remembrance events between 7 and 8 November 2026.
17:2811 Sept
English Whisky raises a glass to new protected status
English Whisky has been granted protected status, becoming the newest member of the UK's recognised whisky family
11:3811 Sept
Circular 012/2026: CPI and the Police Pension Scheme 2015
This circular is issued in response to the recent consultation outcome regarding Consumer Price Index (CPI) alignment for the Police Pension Scheme.
09:3711 Sept
Government steps up Bluetongue response
New vet-led approach will give farmers faster diagnosis of the disease, cutting waiting times for confirmation of bluetongue cases.
08:1611 Sept
New British-built trains to transform railways and reindustrialise Britain
£1 billion investment in 29 new British-built battery-electric trains will deliver faster, more reliable journeys across the North, supporting 6,000 UK jobs and boosting capacity.
17:5510 Sept
Jacqui Smith's speech at 2026 Universities UK conference
Skills Minister Jacqui Smith delivers a speech at the Universities UK conference, 9 September 2026
15:1610 Sept
More comfortable commutes ahead: rail reform spells end of the 'ironing-board' seat era on Thameslink trains
Thameslink will upgrade its standard class seat cushions from 2027 to give millions of passengers a more comfortable commute.
07:4410 Sept
UK and Belgium strike deal to target small boat gangs
UK and Belgian police to share intelligence autonomously and in real time, enabling faster action against organised criminal gangs, including people smugglers.
13:219 Sept
Environment Secretary Speech on Back British Farming Day
Environment Secretary Angela Eagle addressed attendees at the NFU's Back British Farming Day 2026 reception.
12:309 Sept
Two new non-executive board members join DfT's board
Charles Randell CBE and Harjit Sandhu both bring independent advice, support and constructive challenge to DfT.
11:529 Sept
Education to play a vital role in building belonging in divided communities
A new national community cohesion framework will support colleges, universities and student unions to strengthen belonging and inclusion.
17:288 Sept
Two more men arrested for illegal waste dumping at Kidlington site
Further arrests made as part of Environment Agency investigation, supported by Surrey Police and the South East Regional Organised Crime Unit
12:028 Sept
Great British Railways sets course for rail freight growth
Government sets a new rail freight target to help businesses move more goods by rail, strengthen supply chains and support economic growth.
09:568 Sept
Rail freight growth 2040 target
Announces new 2040 targets for rail freight growth.
18:407 Sept
South coast protests
Minister for Policing and Crime statement on public order following the protest activity seen on the south coast.
09:307 Sept
New era for Liverpool buses as government backs local control
Liverpool City Region's bus services are coming back under public control, with buses franchised first in St. Helens before being rolled out to the Wirral later this year and the rest of the city region in 2027.