The government’s response to the MAC’s Seasonal Worker review
The government has now completed its thorough consideration and reflection on the report ‘Review of the Seasonal Worker visa’ and would like to thank the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) for the work undertaken to produce the report. The MAC’s recommendations were structured around 5 broad themes: provide certainty around the future of the scheme, allow […]
The response to Phil Bowen’s appointment as Interim Chair of the YJB
The Secretary of State for Justice and Lord Chancellor has announced the appointment of Phil Bowen as Interim Chair of the Youth Justice Board (YJB). Source link
Spatial development strategies and devolution: letter to council leaders
The government is launching a new wave of devolution and a consultation on spatial development strategies. Source link
Minister Narayan AI speech at Founders Forum
Thank you, Carolyn, the Tech Nation, London AI Founders and Merantix teams. When I said I wanted to share our AI vision and delivery news with our founders… …I knew I wanted to do it at the heart of Britain’s AI community. Within a year, you have created that here, at the London AI Hub. Thank you for doing so and thank you […]
Tougher rules on political interference to keep UK elections secure
New rules, set out in the Representation of the People Bill introduced today, will provide greater transparency and security around political donations, alongside extending voting rights in all UK elections to 16- and 17-year-olds Sweeping measures will create a fair, secure and inclusive democracy, while delivering on government manifesto commitments Small number of local authorities to test new flexible ways […]
Update on the procurement for Digital Gilt Instrument (DIGIT) Pilot
Today’s announcement is an exciting step towards launching the DIGIT issuance, a key pillar of the government’s Wholesale Financial Markets Digital Strategy. At Mansion House last year, the government committed to delivering a range of design features, which included ensuring that DIGIT is accessible to a wide range of participants and supporting the development of […]
Largest ever enforcement workforce protecting waterways from pollution
The Environment Agency has assembled its largest ever team of investigators, enforcement officers and lawyers tackling water pollution, significantly strengthening its enforcement capability as part of a drive to build a tougher regulatory culture. The regulator has increased its water enforcement workforce almost fivefold – from 41 roles in 2023 to 195 by March 2026, […]
Vote of confidence in UK as Singapore firm moves HQ to Liverpool
Boost for UK digital trade sector as global tech firm LogChain chooses Merseyside as head office Move follows a string of digital‑trade wins, including pilots with Germany and France, pushing the UK to the front of global innovation UK exporters could see lower costs and accelerated global growth with innovative digital shipping technology Global tech […]
National review calls for urgent action to protect vulnerable unborn babies and infants
Baby Victoria was born in December 2022 and died in early 2023 after her parents, Constance Marten and Mark Gordon, concealed her birth and deliberately evaded statutory services. In 2025 both of baby Victoria’s parents were convicted of gross negligence manslaughter, child cruelty, perverting the course of justice, and concealing the birth of a child. […]
Every child caught with a knife to get tailored support
Every child caught carrying a knife in England and Wales will be given a mandatory targeted plan to stop them reoffending £320 million invested into Youth Justice Services to turn young people away from a life of crime Delivers on Government’s commitment to halve knife crime within a decade and make streets safer as part of its Plan […]