At least six new air defence warships to defend UK waters and boost shipbuilding
The Royal Navy will procure at least six Common Combat Vessels, as part of the system that will replace the current Type 45 destroyers. This Common Combat Vessel will be the Royal Navy’s first ‘Hybrid’ warship, coordinating uncrewed systems in the air, on the surface and under the sea to deliver more resilient air defence. The programme will sustain jobs and […]
HIGH-SPEED BOATS AND NEW DRONES FOR ELITE COMMANDO FORCE UNDER DEFENCE INVESTMENT PLAN
Over £500 million will be committed to continue the transformation of the UK Commando Force, including with new high-speed Commando Insertion Craft. Defence Secretary has shifted Defence Investment Plan towards more immediate priorities, including getting the latest kit into the hands of military personnel on the frontline. The DIP is expected to be published ahead of the NATO Summit and set out funding […]
Pioneering projects to transform obesity care, backed by £85 million from government and industry
A dozen cutting-edge projects will see thousands of patients across the UK benefitting from new approaches to tackling obesity. £85 million grant funding from government and pharmaceutical company Lilly for new approaches such as using AI tools to improve patient care. Round-the-clock virtual advice and AI-assisted triage among plans to bring care to underserved communities. Patients in regions across the UK will be given new and easier ways to access obesity care through 12 […]
Thousands more out-of-work benefit claimants to get personalised support
Support Conversations expanding to a further 27 Jobcentres across Great Britain, bringing the total to 33 sites. Disabled people and those with health conditions on out of work benefits are being offered a one-to-one, voluntary, hour-long conversation to discuss their support needs and identify extra help. This support is personalised and could link people to […]
Strengthening civic space and youth voter engagement in Mongolia: call for proposals
Mongolia’s civic space remains comparatively open, but evidence indicates a narrowing environment, including increasing constraints on civil society actors. These challenges are more pronounced outside Ulaanbaatar, where civil society capacity and representation are more limited. At the same time, recent electoral cycles have seen declining voter turnout, particularly among young and first-time voters. Strengthening rural […]
Procedure guide for new local plan system published
This initial edition of the guide supports local planning authorities (LPAs) and others involved in plan preparation and examination. It offers practical guidance, procedure and information and covers the gateway assessments and the examination process in detail. The new local plan system, developed by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) and with specialist input from the Planning Inspectorate, came into force in March 2026 with […]
CMA orders StubHub UK to refund customers over hidden fees
CMA orders more than £590,000 to be repaid to customers – the average payout will be around £10 per transaction StubHub UK also fined close to £900,000 after failing to include mandatory fees in the price of tickets shown at the beginning of the sales process Investigation is part of the CMA’s work to clamp down […]
UK to secure critical minerals boosting economic resilience and cutting reliance on imports
Government backs critical minerals projects across the UK, strengthening Britain’s economic security by diversifying supply. £50m investment will turbocharge domestic production of critical minerals to help shore up UK’s supplies of smartphones, fridges and electric vehicle batteries. This builds on over £200m government support for critical minerals projects boosting local jobs and opportunity. Households and […]
Government strengthens wildfire resilience heading into summer
Through the new programme, teams of specialist firefighters will be positioned in key areas and ready to respond to fires across England – delivering help to people on the ground more quickly and taking pressure off local services as the number of incidents continues to grow. The teams have undergone intense training over spring and summer, upskilling in the latest strategies like tactical burning, and travelling to South Africa and Poland to learn from the […]
World Cup booze ban for 7,300 offenders thanks to crime-cutting alcohol tags
Offenders to be fitted with innovative tags that measure alcohol intake 24/7 Drinking expected to soar as fans tune in to football games from pubs and at home Tags help to protect our streets from £21 billion cost of booze-fuelled crime Statistics show that around 7,300 criminals either released from prison or serving a community sentence will be forced to wear alcohol tags at some point during the tournament. The innovative tags work around the clock and quickly detect if […]