YJB response to the publication of the Southport Inquiry report
Stephanie Roberts-Bibby, Chief Executive of the YJB, says: “This report lays bare the devastating consequences when risk of harm and offending is not fully understood, owned or acted on across the system. “This is an unimaginable tragedy. Three young girls lost their lives in an act of extreme and devastating violence, and many others – […]
27th Anniversary of the NATO Response to the Humanitarian Crisis in Kosovo: UK statement to the OSCE, March 2026
Thank you, Mr Chair. As we have noted on previous occasions, the conflicts that followed the break‑up of the former Yugoslavia in the 1990s represented one of the darkest periods in Europe’s recent history. Tens of thousands of people lost their lives, and many more were forced from their homes and suffered loss or injury. […]
HM Land Registry Chair’s response to the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State
This is the Chair's response to the Government’s expectations and priorities for HM Land Registry over the coming year. Source link
Government response to non-crime hate incidents final report
Police will be told to stop recording everyday rows and online spats, as non-crime hate incidents (NCHIs) are to be scrapped by the government. Over recent years, unclear guidance has led to officers being called out to people’s homes over insults and routine arguments. A lack of clarity around when and how NCHIs should be […]
UK announces emergency humanitarian response funding for Lebanon
Alongside our ongoing diplomatic efforts, the UK is providing over £5 million in funding to support thousands of displaced civilians across Lebanon. Source link
CMA response to the Chancellor on pricing pressures and competition
A letter to the Chancellor setting out the CMA’s action to monitor pricing pressures, protect consumers and ensure competition is working effectively. Source link
CMA response to consultation on refining the UK’s competition regime
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has responded to the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) consultation on proposals to improve the pace, predictability, proportionality and process of the UK's competition … Source link
Government cracks down on unsafe and unregulated building products in response to Grenfell Tower tragedy
Major Construction Products White Paper to strengthen safety and regulation of building products, ensuring they are properly assessed before being used. First Annual Report on implementation of Grenfell Tower Inquiry recommendations also published today – with over 2,100 buildings having started or completed remediation and number of inspections and formal notices on unsafe buildings more […]
UK announces £6m humanitarian drought response funding to Somalia
At Villa Somalia, the Minister was hosted by President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud. Discussions focussed on the rapidly escalating drought risk across Somalia and the significant challenges it is causing for vulnerable communities. Baroness Chapman underscored the UK’s shift from a traditional donor relationship to an investment‑driven development partnership, designed to strengthen Somali resilience, support economic opportunity, reduce long‑term vulnerability to climate‑induced shocks and deter irregular […]
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 […]