Ofsted to inspect early years providers more frequently
Ofsted will begin inspecting early education and childcare providers more frequently from April 2026, in line with the DfE's Best Start in Life strategy. Source link
Fake and misleading reviews: 5 businesses under CMA investigation
Five companies now under investigation: Autotrader, Feefo, Dignity, Just Eat and Pasta Evangelists Action builds on the CMA’s extensive enforcement in this area – including securing important undertakings from Amazon and Google CEO: “Fake reviews strike at the heart of consumer trust” The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched 5 new consumer law investigations […]
Statement on behalf of the Tata Steel / Port Talbot Transition Board
The Tata Steel / Port Talbot Transition Board met on 26 March 2026. Source link
The UK-Madagascar Trade Partnership Offer
March 2026 The UK-Madagascar Trade Partnership – Building Opportunities Together The United Kingdom’s trade partnership with Madagascar is built on two complementary frameworks: the expanded Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS) and the UK–Eastern and Southern Africa Economic Partnership Agreement (UK‑ESA EPA). Together, they support Malagasy exporters with: one of the world’s most generous trade preference […]
Men to get better health support through innovative partnership
Community‑led projects will support men and boys aged 16+ during key moments in their lives like the transition to fatherhood, job loss, or retirement Supports government’s ambition to halve the gap in healthy life expectancy between the richest and poorest regions Men will be given greater support to live longer, healthier lives through a new multi-million-pound partnership with Movember and People’s Health Trust. The Department […]
New screen time guidance for parents of under-5s
Parents of young children are facing a constant battle with screens. Now, for the first time, the government is stepping in with clear, trusted guidance to help families navigate it. Following weeks of engagement with over a thousand parents who called for clear support on how much screen time is too much, and how to […]
Chancellor gets banks to step up mortgage support for customers
The Chancellor and Economic Secretary brought together the six largest banks and building societies, alongside UK Finance, to take stock of the impact of the conflict in Iran on households and small businesses. Source link
PM meeting with Prime Minister Orpo of Finland: 26 March 2026
The Prime Minister met the Prime Minister of Finland Petteri Orpo this afternoon. Source link
Charities achieve £5bn increase in impact spending amidst ongoing financial squeeze
The Charity Commission, the regulator of charities in England and Wales, has analysed data drawn from annual returns for the financial year ending 2024 – the most comprehensive dataset available to the charity sector each year. Charities in England and Wales spent £100 billion on delivering vital societal impact in 2024, 5.4% more than in 2023 and exceeding the 2.5% increase in the consumer price index for the same period. The majority […]
Man who killed pregnant girlfriend given Whole Life Order
Shaine March, of Surrey Quays, London, had his sentence increased to a Whole Life Order after the Solicitor General referred his case to the Court of Appeal under the Unduly Lenient Sentence scheme. The court heard that March and Alana Odysseos had been in a short and abusive relationship. March constantly monitored Alana, demanded she answer his calls at all hours, […]