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The Charity Commission Has Closed Its Inquiry into the Schwarzschild Foundation, Issuing an Official Warning and an Action Plan to the Charity

Convicted Killers and Serious Sexual Offenders Detained in Hospital Are Among Those WHO Will Lose Their Entitlement to Benefits Under Regulations Laid in Parliament Today

Drivers to Get New Rights to Challenge Unfair Private Parking Charges, Alongside Crack Down on Car Dealers Winding Back Mileages

Anglian Water Has Been Fined £1.6m After Repeated Sewage Pollution of the River Brain over Six Weeks in 2022

Prime Minister Andy Burnham Delivered a Speech in Scotland Today

The King Has Approved the Following Appointment

Proposed Measures Will Automatically Disqualify Individuals Convicted of Hate Crimes from Serving as Charity Trustees or Senior Managers

The Lord Chancellor Has Approved the Appointment of Tim De Meyer as Policing Member of the Sentencing Council for Three Years from 1 October 2026

Prime Minister Andy Burnham's Statement to the House of Commons

Iain Coucher Confirmed for a Second Term

Mayside House Acquisition Expands the Services Available to CUNNTAS Subscribers, Providing Registered Offices, Flexible Mail Handling and Access to Business Support

Project Gigabit Has Created More Than 3,000 Jobs and Apprenticeships in England While Delivering Faster, More Reliable Broadband to Hard-To-Reach Communities

Sir John Saunders Appointed as Deputy Chair of the Security Vetting Appeals Panel

Incidents Killed Fish and Eels, and Closed Beaches for Days

Kate Cheetham, Elizabeth Kennedy, Amelia Pan and Lord Chris Smith Have Been Appointed to the Wallace Collection Board by the Previous Prime Minister

Targeted Crackdown Has Reduced Knife Robberies by Almost a Quarter in 7 Forces Since June 2024

Communities Across the Country Will Be Able to Build and Control Their Own Clean Energy Supply

New Research from Ea, Cefas and Natural Resources Wales Shows That Salmon Stocks in England Have Fallen to Their Lowest Level Since Records Began

The Charity Commission for England and Wales Is Urging All Charity Trustees and Professional Advisers to Read Its Updated Guidance Due to Changes That Apply from This Year

Licensed Premises Across England and Wales Will Now Have the Option to Accept Digital Proof of Age When Selling Alcohol

Telecommunications Industry Leaders in the UK and India Will Harness the Power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to Tackle Online Fraud, Scams and Harms

The Charity Commission Has Removed Four Charities from an Ongoing Statutory Class Inquiry into 105 Charities

The Secretary of State for Justice Has Announced the Reappointment of Martin Jones as His Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Probation

The Charity Commission Has Concluded Its Case into Coventry City of Culture Trust

The Prime Minister Has Appointed Ian Bancroft as the Trustee and Chair of the Wales Committee to the National Lottery Heritage Fund Board

Britain’s Brightest Aspiring Lawyers Are to Benefit from an Ambitious New Scheme Designed to Help Train the Next Generation of Criminal Barristers

Prime Minister Andy Burnham Joins Their Majesties the King and Queen, and the President of France, Emmanuel Macron to Visit the Bayeux Tapestry Exhibition at the British Museum

10.6 Million Brits Are Planning an Overnight Holiday in the UK This Bank Holiday, Bringing an Estimated £4.3 Billion Boost to the Economy

New Measures to Clampdown on Cowboy Builders and Rogue Bailiffs to Help Ease Cost of Living

The United Kingdom and Albania Have Signed an Asset Sharing Arrangement Following the Conclusion of a Drug Related Case and Recovery of Funds

HM Courts and Tribunals Service Is Responsible for the Administration of Criminal, Civil and Family Courts in England and Wales, as Well as the Reserved Unified Tribunals Across the United Kingdom

Charity Commission Points to Structural Vulnerabilities in the Regulation of Some Charity Services

National Drought Group Met Today as 71.3% of England Now in Drought

Welsh Secretary today announces a new skills initiative in Port Talbot designed to help local young people into careers in well-paid local job opportunities

The Deputy Prime Minister, Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice has announced the appointment, by His Majesty The King, of Lynne Berry CBE as the Chair of the Judicial Appointments Commission

Over a quarter of a billion-pound investment to increase policing in Jewish communities after a spate of violent attacks

Housing company Taylor Wimpey UK Ltd has been sentenced for polluting a North East stream following an Environment Agency investigation

Ministers have launched a crackdown on vapes marketed at kids with a shift to plain white packaging

Secretary of State for Science, Innovation, and Technology, Liz Kendall's speech to London Tech Week on Tuesday 9 June Liz Kendall I want to talk about a great British success story. It’s a story of British talent, British ingenuity, British enterprise, and ambition. A story with one central theme: that this country is uniquely placed to thrive and prosper in the age of AI, to seize the incredible opportunities, and face the challenges that this powerful technology brings. And today,...

The government's landmark Social Housing Bill is returning to Parliament for its Second Reading today Domestic Abusers to Be Evicted Under New Landmark Housing Law Landlords get new powers to evict domestic abuse perpetrators from social homes Decades of new-build social housing sell-off stopped as Right to Buy rules overhauled and tightened Backed by the government’s £39bn investment in social and affordable housing - the biggest in a generation Abusers will be evicted from social homes...

Waste carrier DTM Grab Hire Ltd has been told to pay out £16,664 after thousands of tonnes of waste were dumped on a floodplain Third Waste Carrier Convicted in Environment Agency Operation The Environment Agency has secured a third conviction in relation to a major illegal waste site in Kingsteighton, South Devon, where thousands of tonnes of waste were dumped on a floodplain. DTM Grab Hire Ltd has been ordered to pay £16,664 for its part in depositing the waste at the illegal site which was...

The Crown Estate has announced the appointment of Michael Plaut OBE to The Crown Estate Board with special responsibility for Wales Michael Plaut Appointed to The Crown Estate Board On the recommendation of the Prime Minister, Michael Plaut has been appointed to The Crown Estate Board, to serve a four-year term effective from 1 July 2026. As well as the full responsibilities of a Commissioner of The Crown Estate Board, Michael will be responsible for providing advice about the conditions,...

Six new commissioners appointed to the Equality and Human Rights Commission New Commissioners Appointed to EHRC Six new commissioners appointed to the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC). New commissioners have a wealth of experience in promoting human rights and a fairer society. Appointments will support EHRC’s vital work to enforce equality laws and protect human rights across Great Britain. The Minister for Women and Equalities has appointed 6 new commissioners to the EHRC Board....

Companies House is reviewing the retention period for dissolved company records, following concerns that records should be held for longer than 20 years Companies House is Reviewing the Retention Period for Dissolved Company Records Companies House retains all company records for as long as those companies are active. Records of dissolved companies are currently retained for 20 years, before selected records are transferred to the appropriate Public Records Office (for example, The National...

The Secretary of State has reappointed Richard Collier-Keywood, Dame Helen Stephenson, and Paul Sweeney, and extended the terms of John Mothersole and Kate Still The National Lottery Community Fund Board Appointments Richard Collier-Keywood Richard Collier-Keywood has been reappointed as a Member for a term of 18 months, commencing on 1 July 2026 to 31 December 2027. Richard Collier-Keywood holds a variety of prominent roles, primarily as a Chair. He chairs the School for Social...

MAIB donates wreck of Nicola Faith to Cranfield University to train next generation of accident investigators Wreck of Nicola Faith Donated to Cranfield University The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has donated the wreck of the fishing vessel Nicola Faith to Cranfield University for use when training students in accident investigation on its Fundamentals of Accident Investigation Course. Nicola Faith was a fishing vessel that capsized off the coast of Colwyn Bay, Wales in 2021...

Incidents off Kent coastline and others inland – company released sewage into water weeks after getting record £90 million for almost 7,000 illegal discharges Southern Water Admits Sea Pollution Southern Water has pleaded guilty to a series of pollution incidents across north Kent, affecting the sea and inland waters. The Environment Agency charged the company with releasing untreated sewage, sewage debris, diesel and waste matter at various times between 2019 and 2021. Some of the...

Thousands of new magistrates will be recruited and trained in under half the time it currently takes thanks to a new drive to bolster the ranks and deliver faster and fairer justice for victims Faster and Fairer Justice for Victims Thanks to Major Magistrate Recruitment Drive Taskforce first step towards modernising and speeding up recruitment process Record multi-million-pound investment to encourage public to become magistrates Part of the Government’s Plan for Change to deliver faster and...

The Charity Commission, the regulator of charities in England and Wales, has opened a statutory inquiry into Dovecot and Princess Drive Community Association (registered charity number 1064490) Regulator Launches Inquiry into Liverpool Charity and Freezes Bank Accounts As a protective measure, the regulator has also frozen the charity’s bank accounts due to financial and governance concerns. The charity was set up to benefit the local community by bringing together statutory authorities,...

High knife crime hotspots to see surge in police patrols, knife arches and Live Facial Recognition to catch perpetrators Knife Crime Hotspots to see Surge in Police Operations The vast majority of knife crime happens in the same place and same street, over and over again. The government is investing over £26 million into the Knife Crime Concentrations Fund to support these surges in activity in the 27 police forces whose areas account for 90% of knife crime in England and Wales. To enable...

Thousands of people with back, joint and muscle issues have been assessed quicker following a landmark initiative which aims to help people stay in, or move back into, work Support for Thousands with Musculoskeletal Conditions as Government Tackles Inactivity Government intervention leads to significant reduction of 20% in long waits NHS waiting lists for patients with muscle, bone and joint conditions. ‘Getting it Right First Time’ Programme aims include supporting people with MSK conditions...

Young people are set to benefit from expanded employment support through a further 80 new Youth Hubs as the Government continues to provide opportunity across the country Major Boost for Young People with 80 new Youth Hubs as SPFL Trust Partners with DWP 80 new Youth Hub locations confirmed across Great Britain. Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL) Trust partners with DWP to support Britain’s Youth Hubs – taking jobs and opportunity straight to the heart of communities. Expansion...

Taxpayer funded investment will back local talent advancing creative technologies like computer games and virtual reality to drive new products and grow the economy Up to £20 million of UK taxpayer funding for Scotland will turbocharge local innovation in the Tay Cities to create jobs and grow the local economy Investment in local talent will grow the creative industries across Dundee, Perth and beyond to drive discoveries that benefit Scotland and the wider UK Funding comes from £500 million...

More than a million people including the elderly, unemployed, and people living in rural communities have benefited from the combined efforts of government, industry and charities to boost digital inclusion and help more people get online Over One Million Connected Through Government Digital Inclusion Plan First ever government Digital Inclusion Action Plan has already helped more than 1 million people get connected in its first year More than 22,000 devices donated so more people can access...

Entering a football match without a ticket will become a criminal offence this weekend, with offenders facing a banning order alongside up to £1,000 fine Tailgating Gets Red Card as New Law Takes Effect Football fans who try to enter grounds without a ticket will face lengthy banning orders and hefty fines under strict new laws that come into force this weekend. The government and authorities have teamed up as part of the clampdown on ‘tailgating’ – where supporters force their way through...

New law now in effect strengthening protections for sheep, cows and other farm animals saving famers thousands of pounds each year New Law Comes into Force to Protect Farm Animals from Dog Attacks A new law comes into effect today (18 March) that will see farm animals in England and Wales get stronger protection from dog attacks. The maximum penalty for livestock worrying has increased. Livestock worrying, occurs when a dog you own or are in charge of chases, attacks, or causes distress to...

Families to benefit  from over £50 million in taxpayer funding to help people pay for the rising cost of heating oil Over £50 Million in Taxpayer Funding to Help Families Struggling with Soaring Heating Oil Costs Chancellor confirms over £50 million in taxpayer funding for low income families who heat their homes with oil to help tackle surging prices.  The price of kerosene – the fuel used for heating oil - has been especially affected by the conflict in the Middle East and has risen faster...

Plan to overhaul nuclear system will speed up building, strengthen national and energy security, and cut costs Overhaul of Nuclear System to Speed Up Building and Cut Costs Government overhauls nuclear planning and regulation to deliver golden age of nuclear and boost UK energy sovereignty streamlining regulation to simplify the building of new nuclear projects whilst ensuring better environmental outcomes drive for clean power essential to get the UK off dependence on volatile fossil fuel...

The Charity Commission, the regulator of charities in England and Wales, has launched a formal investigation into William Blake House Northants (registered charity number: 1089471) Regulator Launches a Statutory Inquiry into William Blake House Northants The charity , which is based in Towcester, Northamptonshire, was set up to provide residential care, support and activities for young adults with learning disabilities. It was registered in 2001 and runs four care homes in the county....

The Charity Commission, the regulator of charities in England and Wales, has appointed an Interim Manager to Brighton and Hove Heritage Commission (registered charity number 1193686) Charity Regulator Appoints Interim Manager to Brighton and Hove Heritage Commission The charity was placed under statutory inquiry in July 2025 to investigate concerns about whether the charity’s governing document is fit for purpose and whether any failings or weaknesses identified in the administration of...

Welsh communities will benefit from high-skilled roles as a landmark £50 million Defence Growth Deal boosts autonomous technology Wales Becomes UK Launchpad for Next Generation Autonomous Technology Welsh communities to benefit from high-skilled roles as landmark £50 million Defence Growth Deal boosts autonomous defence technology. Welsh SMEs will gain greater direct access to secure defence contracts by removing barriers to working with the MOD. Work to establish a new Defence Technical...

The newly-opened Economic Growth and Investment Fund, majority funded by UK Taxpayers, is designed to support companies that offer skilled, well-paid employment opportunities and help them grow New £11M Fund Opens to Support Jobs, Growth and Investment in Port Talbot Businesses in Port Talbot and the surrounding area can now apply to a new £11.78 million fund to create high-quality jobs and attract long-term investment. The newly-opened Economic Growth and Investment Fund is designed to...

Jobseekers are to benefit from the roll-out of mobile jobs vans across Great Britain – appearing outside leisure centres, supermarkets and even football stadiums Mobile Jobcentres Hit the Road in Six New Areas to Deliver Employment Support New vans rolling out to six additional areas across England and Wales as part of major employment reforms. Jobcentre on Wheels service puts expert support at heart of the local community – slashing barriers by coming directly to people while they do their...

Lowering the train driver age from 20 to 18 will give younger people the chance to build rewarding careers in the UK railway industry Doors Opened for School Leavers to Become Train Drivers train driver age lowered from 20 to 18, opening pathways for young people this National Apprenticeship Week law change gives school-leavers new opportunities to enter rail industry with fantastic chances for progression legislation laid at pivotal time for  the industry, as government establishes Great...

Government publishes Advanced Nuclear Framework to get pioneering nuclear technology off the ground Government to Unlock Advanced Nuclear to Grow Economy Plans to speed up building of pioneering nuclear technology to power AI boom and grow economy with clean energy Government to recognise most credible advanced nuclear projects to help unlock private investment and get projects off the ground New nuclear projects could create thousands of jobs across the country as part of nuclear “golden...

New framework will protect public health and the environment from risks posed by PFAS UK’s First-Ever Plan to Tackle 'Forever Chemicals' A new plan to better protect the nation and the environment from harmful ‘forever chemicals’ has been unveiled today (Tuesday 3 February 2026) by the UK Government. In the first-ever PFAS Plan, a clear framework sets out the co-ordinated action that will be undertaken by governments, businesses and regulators to understand where these chemicals are coming...

Former court buildings in Fleetwood, Telford, Chichester and Cirencester – used as Nightingale Courts since the pandemic - will now become permanent fixtures Courts Expansion to Deliver Speedier Justice for Victims Nightingale Court era over as four temporary courts become permanent fixtures Next step in wider Government plans to end interminable delay for victims Move comes as new landmark London court readies for opening Thousands of victims will be spared from interminable delays waiting...

More rape and sexual assault survivors across England and Wales will have the right to ask for their cases to be reviewed before a final decision to offer no evidence is made after pilot scheme is significantly expanded into three more regions Solicitor General Announces Expansion of Victim’s Right to Review Scheme Following positive feedback from an initial pilot in the West Midlands, which launched in June 2025 , the Solicitor General has confirmed the scheme will now expand to...

PM caps ground rents at £250 a year in game-changing shake up of leasehold system and to support families with the cost of living UK Prime Minister Announces £250 Ground Rent Cap Millions of leaseholders across England and Wales are set to benefit from a major shake-up of the outdated leasehold system – with ground rents set to be capped at £250 a year, changing to a peppercorn cap after 40 years. Making the announcement in a video on TikTok this morning, Prime Minister Keir Starmer sets out...

The Charity Commission, the regulator of charities in England and Wales, has opened an inquiry into FIA Foundation (registered charity number 1088670) Charity Regulator Investigates FIA Foundation The FIA Foundation manages and supports an international programme of activities promoting road safety, environmental protection and sustainable mobility, as well as funding motorsport safety research. The Commission has opened a statutory inquiry to protect the charity’s property whilst it...

‘Team Up: Because everyone deserves a team behind them’ Sport Unites with Government for National Campaign to Tackle Male Isolation Jonny Wilkinson, Jacob Bethell, Luke Humphries and Luke Littler back Government’s Team Up campaign to tackle male loneliness using the power of sport One in four boys and young men say they feel lonely sometimes, often or always Major sports organisations from football, rugby, tennis and cricket are part of the week-long campaign running until 1 February Rugby...

New training facilities and new accommodation blocks have been completed for personnel at the Wiltshire site The exterior of a new accommodation block at MOD Lyneham, Wiltshire. MOD Crown Copyright Armed forces personnel will benefit from state-of-the-art technical training facilities and new accommodation blocks at MOD Lyneham. The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) has handed over the new facilities, which were delivered by main contractor Kier Construction Western & Wales, with...

The Charity Commission has confirmed Hope Unlimited Charitable Trust, which has charitable objects to promote social cohesion, has addressed concerns raised about its relationship with a non-charitable company Hope Not Hate Charitable Trust Addresses Concerns Following Intervention by Regulator The charity regulator for England and Wales has concluded its regulatory compliance case into HOPE Unlimited Charitable Trust ( Charity Number: 1013880 ), formerly known as Hope Not Hate Charitable...

New road safety strategy shows that the government is listening and leading: together, we can build a safer future for all UK road users Thousands of Lives to be Saved Under Bold New Road Safety Strategy government announces its first road safety strategy in over a decade, with a plan to reduce deaths and serious injuries on Britain’s roads by 65% by 2035 new consultations on minimum learning period for learner drivers, eye tests for older drivers and lowering the alcohol limit for driving to...