The government has issued a call for evidence on voluntary National Insurance contributions, seeking input from stakeholders to inform potential reforms. The review aims to asse...

The Planning Inspectorate has published its annual report for 2025/26, highlighting significant developments in national infrastructure planning across England and Wales. The re...

The government has launched a review of Benchmark Scale Rates and Overseas Scale Rates for travel expenses. The aim is to better align reimbursement levels with actual costs and...

The Civil Nuclear Constabulary has supported the launch of a national digital memorial honouring 4,600 police officers and staff who have died in the line of duty, including two...

British and US laboratories have agreed to deepen cooperation on nuclear fusion research, focusing on plasma science, workforce exchange and advanced computing. The agreement bu...

The Environment Agency has secured a £275,000 enforcement undertaking from Anglian Water following investigations into permit breaches and illegal discharges in Lincolnshire. Th...

The Independent Chief Inspector has published reports highlighting persistent administrative weaknesses in Home Office handling of border refusals, overstayers and migrant casew...

The Treasury has launched a consultation on applying a zero VAT rate to land sales intended for social housing. The proposal is designed to lower barriers to affordable housing ...

The Bank of England has reported a 43% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from its operations since 2015 in its 2026 climate disclosure. It also warned that a severe but plau...

UK consumer confidence has dropped at its sharpest quarterly pace since June 2022, driven by persistent increases in fuel, food and energy costs. A survey found nearly 80% of ho...

Yields on 10-year and 30-year UK government bonds have climbed to multi-decade highs, reflecting investor concerns over fiscal stability and political uncertainty. Analysts link...

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has set out plans for new legislation that would give the government authority to bring British Steel into public ownership. The proposal is aime...