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Wes Streeting, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, delivers a keynote speech on NHS reform at the Institute for Government's annual conference

The Nuclear Authority Decommissioning (NDA) investment will support economic regeneration in Anglesey, North Wales.

Hinkley Point B has been declared fuel free, on time and on budget, marking the second AGR defuelling milestone achieved by the NDA group and EDF.

DSIT Secretary of State statement after concerns over Grok AI.

Healthcare industry innovator Dr Melanie Ivarsson has been appointed as CEO of the HDRS to accelerate medical breakthroughs.

Katie Martin has been appointed as Business Adviser to the Chancellor of the Exchequer.

Victims to be given more privacy with new rules blocking police from requesting counselling notes during investigations unless in exceptional circumstances.

Victims to be given more privacy with new rules blocking police from requesting counselling notes during investigations unless in exceptional circumstances.

The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) has launched a new Customer Satisfaction Survey, to collect feedback from Disclosure and Customer Service customers.

The Bona Vacantia unclaimed estates list has been reinstated following a review of its publication.

The Legal Aid Agency is hosting six regional market engagement events to discuss Housing and Debt provision.

Technology Secretary Liz Kendall calls for swift action after reports xAI's Grok tool continues to allow generation of intimate deepfake images.

Police teams across Scotland are recognised for maintaining safety, supporting communities and remaining operational despite severe winter weather.

The King has been pleased to approve the following appointment.

Offenders with mental health and addiction issues will be jointly monitored by probation and NHS experts to address the root causes of reoffending.

Stuart Morrison, Research manager at BCC, explores the prices pressures in our latest QES and what it means for inflation in 2026

Reduction of interest rates for Court Funds Office special and basic accounts from today (9 January 2026).

Nine fraud victims to be compensated 24 years after the crime following innovative SFO technique.

Have your say on our proposals to simplify the taxi licensing system and improve enforcement to increase safety and reduce unfair competition.

Dating apps and social media platforms must now prevent cyberflashing, as it becomes a priority offence under the Online Safety Act.

Five Scottish regions to benefit from a share of a new £140 million UK Government Local Growth Fund.

New measures will be introduced to make online public services more secure and resilient, so people can use them with confidence - whether applying for benefits, paying taxes or accessing healthcare.

Confidence among firms has continued to weaken, with tax remaining the biggest concern, according to the UK’s largest business sentiment survey.

Thousands of ordinary people from all walks of life are being called on by the Government today (3 January) to volunteer their time to delivering justice by becoming a magistrate.

Transcript of the Prime Minister's New Year’s Message.

More than 500 new ambulances will be deployed in England to cut response times for patients in every region.

Knife crime is falling and communities are safer thanks to a year of decisive action by the Home Office and the police.

More offenders than ever before will be forced to stay sober this festive season as part of the Government’s Plan for Change to cut alcohol-fuelled crime.

Serious Fraud Office Head of Departmental Security Unit receives OBE.

Dstl experts who played a vital role in military operations and gave expert advice during the Southport murders investigation have been recognised for their work.

Secretary of State for Wales Jo Stevens reflects on UK Government investment and delivery in Wales in 2025 and looks ahead to 2026.

AI tool helping 50 NHS organisations predict A&E demand this winter, speeding up patient care as government delivers on building an NHS fit for the future.

Got a new tablet, smart watch or connected toy for Christmas? Take 5 minutes to set up 2-step verification and keep cyber criminals out of your home.

Draft specification and guidance for the crime contract published today, Tuesday 23 December, in relation to the Victims and Prisoners Act 2025.

More people facing debt, house repossession or custody battles will benefit from free legal support thanks to a multi-million pound grant for the sector, the Deputy Prime Minister announced today (Tuesday 23 December).

Three business insights from 2025 that matter for the year ahead

The Chancellor has asked the Office for Budget Responsibility to prepare forecast for 3 March 2026

The UK government and European Commission gave a joint statement following the 17th meeting of the Specialised Committee on Citizens’ Rights.

International taskforce releases indicators to help businesses and professionals detect corruption

DBS' Contact Centre will operate under reduced hours over the Christmas and New Year period.

The building of a new Civil Service office space will begin next month after the Government Property Agency (GPA) secured a crucial agreement.

How to contact the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority during the festive period.

Greater access to justice thanks to Government’s plans for legislation to help claimants receive funding to take on powerful organisations in court.   

Keith Fraser, Chair of the YJB, highlights the systemic biases that fuel the over-representation of Black and Mixed ethnicity children in the youth justice system. He explores the structural reform and culturally sensitive i…

Dame Carol Black GBE has been appointed to the role of independent advisor to the UK government on drugs for a 3-year term until November 2028.

Former Axiom Legal Financing Fund manager ordered to repay millions to investors. 

Government pledges to make it impossible for children to take, share or view a nude image – partnering with tech companies.

DBS Chief Executive Jeff James attended the parliamentary launch of the UK's first National Hiring Strategy and the new Hiring Fraud Guide.

Minister for Safeguarding Jess Phillips delivers a statement to the House of Commons around the new Violence against Women and Girls (VAWG) Strategy.

New contingency arrangements for civil legal aid applications and amendments came into effect on Monday 15 December 2025.

Violence against women and girls (VAWG) strategy will focus on healthy relationships and consent, and tackle relationship abuse through a new helpline.

Responding to the latest Bank of England interest rate decision, Stuart Morrison, Research Manager at the British Chambers of Commerce said:  “Today’s interest rate cut to 3.75%, is a much-needed Christmas gift for businesses across the UK. However, unwrapping growth remains a huge challenge.   “With the economy flatlining, wage growth slowing, unemployment up and inflation easing – today’s Bank of England decision was widely expected. Nevertheless, the MPC is likely to need more evidence that […]

CPI inflation was 3.6% in October 2025, prompting an open letter from the Governor of the Bank of England to the Chancellor on 18 December 2025. The Chancellor replied to the Governor on 18 December 2025.

'Dear Accounting Officer' letters provide advice on accountability, regularity, propriety, value for money and annual accounting exercises.

The NDA group has delivered a UK-first nuclear milestone, marking a significant step toward permanently disposing of the nation’s plutonium legacy.

Forces will receive up to £19.5 billion next year to help drive out crime and antisocial behaviour from town centres.

Publication of the latest noise, dust and vibration monitoring reports on the Grenfell Tower site.

A dangerous driver who collided with another vehicle before killing two teenagers had her sentence extended after the Solicitor General intervened.

Full power of the state will be deployed in the largest crackdown on violence perpetrated against women and girls in British history, as part of new strategy.

Times and days the CIC Office is open for business.

CPI fell to 3.2 per cent in November, from 3.6 per cent in October, beating market and Bank of England expectations for a smaller fall and all but guaranteeing another interest rate cut from the Bank tomorrow, according to the Resolution Foundation this morning (Wednesday). The 0.4 percentage point fall in CPI exceeded forecasts from … Continued The post Bank of England rate cut is all but nailed on as inflation unexpectedly drops to 3.2 per cent appeared first on Resolution Foundation.

Businesses will be cheered by the larger than expected slowing of inflation in November to 3.2%, suggesting it is now past its peak.

The UK and EU have agreed that the UK will join the Erasmus+ scheme in 2027, along with further progress in other areas of the UK-EU reset.

UK Government takes next step to enable donation of proceeds from the sale of Chelsea Football Club (F.C.) to help the grave humanitarian crisis in Ukraine

A new referral service will connect victims with help through their GP and there's up to £50 million for therapeutic support for child victims of sexual abuse.

The published switchboard number for Bona Vacantia will be temporarily closed between Wednesday 24th December 2025 until Friday 2nd January 2026.

The government is consulting on a new licensing scheme designed to save lives by blocking illegal knife sales and imports.

Letter appointing reviewer to the independent review into foreign financial interference in UK politics, alongside a copy of the review's terms of reference.

Review will ensure government is taking a fair view of the long-term benefits that arise from transformational investments.

Letter from the Chancellor of the Exchequer to the Chief Executive of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and Managing Director of the Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) providing recommendations on payments regulation.

The first End Point Assessment for probationary police officers in Scotland has taken place at Dounreay and Garlogie.

Whole life orders for murders connected to the police, prison or probation officer's current or former duties

The UK labour market is ending the year with a whimper, with unemployment hitting 5.1 per cent and real pay packets levelling off, the Resolution Foundation said today (Tuesday). The number of payrolled jobs fell again in October and November (by 22,000 and 38,000) and has now fallen by 171,000 over the past 12 months. As a result, the Foundation’s employment rate estimate has … Continued The post UK jobs market continues to soften as unemployment rises and real wages flatline  appeared first on Resolution Foundation.

An independent review, led by Philip Rycroft, into foreign financial interference in UK politics has been commissioned by the government.

Blaise Metreweli, Chief of the Secret Intelligence Service on how SIS is keeping the UK safe in a world where the rules of conflict are being rewritten.

Case studies of projects delivered through UK involvement in the European Space Agency's General Space Technology Programme (GSTP) from 2019–2025

Cryptoassets firms will be backed to innovate and grow under plans to make the UK a global destination for digital assets and attract more investment.

More victims of domestic abuse will receive better protection through nearly £500 million as part of the forthcoming Violence Against Women and Girls strategy

The third UK-EU Cyber Dialogue took place on 9-10 December. Both sides agreed to hold the next UK-EU Cyber Dialogue in London in 2026.

Nearly three quarters of retail staff have no experience of using AI in their role, according to new research by Find Out Now on behalf of the BCC.

The fall in employment over both the past 12 months and the past five years is entirely accounted for by higher unemployment, not rising economic inactivity as many people assume, and young people are bearing the brunt of Britain’s jobs downturn, according to the Resolution Foundation’s latest Labour Market Outlook published today (Monday). Ahead of … Continued The post Policy makers need to focus on forgotten driver of Britain’s jobs downturn – rising unemployment appeared first on Resolution Foundation.

In her first public speech, the new Chief of MI6 Blaise Metreweli will set out how MI6 is tackling new and emerging threats to the UK and its allies.

How to apply for compensation if you were a victim of the terrorist attack at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia on 14 December 2025.

Our Research & Economics Analyst, Caterina Batog, takes a deeper dive into the latest BCC forecast.

There’s little festive cheer for businesses in the latest GDP data, as the economy unexpectedly shrank in both the three-month period and October itself.

Over 440 firms now committed to improving female representation at the top of the industry.

The Government has a once-in-a-generation chance to improve the lives of England’s 1.5 million undervalued care workers through its new Fair Pay Agreement. But to succeed it will need to get it off the ground quickly, start small and give it teeth so that the higher standards it sets are properly enforced, according to new … Continued The post Government must start small, move quickly and give its new Fair Pay Agreement teeth to improve the lives of England’s 1.5 million care workers appeared first on Resolution Foundation.

David Roberts reappointed as Chair of the Bank of England’s Court of Directors and Dame Anne Glover and Diana Noble reappointed as Non‑Executive Directors

The Government Property Agency (the GPA) is launching a PropTech Experience Group for those who use the GPA’s property technology products and services.

Correspondence between PSPRB Chair and Minister of State for Justice relating to 2025 round remit letter and written evidence.

The tool scores places in England and Wales on how well connected they are to health services, education, shopping, leisure and workplaces.

The latest British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) economic forecast suggests last month’s Budget is unlikely to kickstart the UK economy.

On 9 December 2025, the chair and panellists wrote an open letter to all the victims and survivors impacted by this issue.

Letters related to the establishment of the Independent Inquiry into Grooming Gangs.

Summary of the Government Geography Profession annual conference held on Tuesday 18 November and Wednesday 19 November 2025.

A joint statement delivered to today's meeting of the Justice Ministers of the Council of Europe (Wednesday 10 December), signed by 27 countries including the UK.

Free support to get people online is rolling out in communities in every region of the country.

The King has been graciously pleased to signify His intention of conferring Peerages of the United Kingdom for Life upon the undermentioned:

A violent drug dealer who terrorised his neighbour and driver had his sentence increased after the Solicitor General intervened.

Forensic Science Regulator newsletters cover issues of interest and relevance to forensic science practitioners.

The Home Secretary's statement on the Independent Inquiry into Grooming Gangs.

Baroness Anne Longfield CBE will lead a 3-year statutory independent inquiry, focusing on grooming gangs and looking at ethnicity, religion and culture.

Britain’s leading founders – including CEOs from Huel and MoneyBox – head to No10 to celebrate the government’s multi-billion-pound pro-growth business package.

A prison building boom is underway across the country as the Government presses ahead with the biggest jail expansion programme since the Victorian era.

CNC recognised for EDI work, improved support for carers and families, reduced gender pay gap, and expanding staff inclusion networks.

Her Honour Anne Molyneux MBE appointed as the new Vice Chair of the Parole Board

Sophie Hutcherson has been reappointed as a Non-Executive Director to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) Board by the Economic Secretary to the Treasury.

Taxpayers lost £10.9 billion to fraud and error as the previous government’s pandemic response left the front door open to fraud, an independent report reveals today (9 December 2025).

The Secretary of State has approved the appointment of Her Honour Anne Molyneux MBE as the Vice Chair of the Parole Board.

The Secretary of State for Justice has announced the appointment of Mark Hamilton as member of the Prison Service Pay Review Body.

Two tech companies based in China have been sanctioned for reckless and indiscriminate cyberattacks

Award ceremony for the Rebecca Dykes Changemaker Challenge celebrates youth-led action to tackle gender-based violence.

New anti-corruption strategy 2025 will drive dirty money out of the UK, strengthening national security and putting more money into working people's pockets.

Legal aid opportunities in Housing and Debt now extended following the announcement of new funding to help rebuild the justice system

Adult Disability Payments (ADP), which were introduced in Scotland in 2022 to replace Personal Independence Payments (PIP), show that it may be possible to implement a claimant-centred and dignified disability benefit system without significantly driving up costs and caseloads, according to new analysis from the Resolution Foundation published today (Monday). Delivering dignity? – funded by … Continued The post Reforms to Scottish disability payments suggest that the system can be kinder without being costlier appeared first on Resolution Foundation.

Dame Nicole Jacobs has been reappointed as Domestic Abuse Commissioner for a third term from September 2025 until September 2028.

The package of measures announced in the Government’s Child Poverty Strategy – including the abolition of the two-child limit on benefit support and an expanded Free School Meals offer – will result in child poverty rates falling in 2026-27, the first time in nine years (outside the pandemic), the Resolution Foundation said today (Friday). The … Continued The post Rate of child poverty set to fall over the Parliament, with over half a million children lifted out of poverty thanks to scrapping of two-child limit and expansion of Free School Meals appeared first on Resolution Foundation.

UK and Germany launch initiatives to deepen people-to-people ties, delivering on commitments made under July's Kensington Treaty

Find out more about Dstl's central role in the response to the nerve agent attack in 2018—one of the most serious criminal and international incidents in recent years.

Launch of consultation on the use of facial recognition and biometrics in law enforcement accompanied by promise to better equip the police.

Three arrested in Barrow after a multi-agency Project Servator stop uncovers suspected drugs and cash with further property searches carried out in Millom.

How to report cyber crime and fraud is changing.

A man who kidnapped and sexually assaulted a vulnerable woman had his sentence increased after the Solicitor General intervened.

Harry Hampson has been appointed as the new CEO of UK Government Investments (UKGI), bringing extensive private sector experience to the Government’s centre for corporate finance and governance.

UK announces sanctions against the GRU as Dawn Sturgess Inquiry report finds Putin personally ordered their activity in Salisbury in 2018.

Statement on the launch of the government consultation on a new legal framework for the use of facial recognition and similar technologies in law enforcement.

The UK Government and European Commission gave a statement after the Specialised Committee on the Implementation of the Windsor Framework meeting.

Security Minister Dan Jarvis's speech at 22 Bishopsgate on the government's action to tackle cybercrime.

The government has recently taken further action to ease the cost of living having frozen rail fares, prescription fees and uprated the Triple lock.

Rape victims will receive better support and fairer trials under new government reforms to stamp out rape myths and restore faith in the justice system.

GP online access has been rolled out at nearly all GP practices, benefitting patients across England.

UK-SA unveil bold science moves in AI policy training, space toolkit & innovation fund to drive health, inclusion, and climate-smart growth.

A nationwide crackdown on crime and anti-social behaviour  this winter has been launched.

Statement from the Environment Agency and Oxfordshire County Council, on behalf of the strategic communication group for illegally-dumped waste at Kidlington

The UK government has accepted all of the recommendations in full.

DBS has launched a new podcast video to help faith organisations understand their legal duty to refer safeguarding concerns and how to access support.

Jess Asato appointed Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Adviser to reform NHS response as part of the government's mission to halve VAWG within a decade.

Bold modernisation of the criminal courts to put victims first and restore public confidence in the system

Victims will be put first under plans to modernise the criminal courts and cut delays, the Deputy Prime Minister has announced today. 

The Attorney General delivered the UK statement supporting the International Criminal Court (ICC) at the launch of the Office of the Prosecutor Annual Report 2025 .

Richard Hughes has today (1 December) written to the Chancellor to resign as Chair of the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR).

The Plan for London has reached a significant milestone after the Civil Service completed its exit from another building in the capital.

GAD actuaries discussed the personal injury discount rate and professional standards at the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries' GIRO Conference.

The CNC has reinforced its wellbeing focus through the Police Covenant, helping shape national best practice and earning recognition for its health initiatives.

Criminal legal aid solicitors will receive up to £92 million more a year to help address the ongoing challenges in the criminal justice system.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer's speech at Coin Street Neighbourhood Centre on a Britain built for all.

The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has secured the conviction of the director of AOG Technics, a company that sold aircraft engine parts with forged documentation.

Millions of drivers will enjoy smoother, safer road journeys as the Chancellor ensures every region in England feels the benefit of the government’s record £7.3 billion local roads boost.

The Civil Nuclear Constabulary (CNC) welcomes its newest recruits.

The announcement that the Government will amend the Employment Rights Bill – reducing the qualifying period for unfair dismissal protection from two years to six months, rather than scrapping altogether for a ‘day one’ right – is a sensible move that will speed up the delivery of improvements to working conditions and reduce the risk … Continued The post  Sensible solution on unfair dismissal will deliver faster improvements to conditions at work appeared first on Resolution Foundation.

Sara Halton has had her term extended as Non-Executive Director

The Parole Board announces new Non-Executive Director of the Management Committee

A man who killed his cellmate while in custody awaiting trial had his sentence extended after the Solicitor General intervened.

The Lord Chancellor has approved the appointment of Vicki Mulligan and the reappointment of Laura Coyle as members of the Family Procedure Rule Committee.

The Chancellor delivered a far more upbeat Budget than many were expecting, with significant cost of living support and sensible, progressive measures that reduce some of the distortions in the tax system. But it was far from pain-free, with major tax rises and cuts to public services coming down the line, and a look behind … Continued The post Chancellor races ahead with cost of living support but huge tax rises and spending cuts loom appeared first on Resolution Foundation.

GAD to support departments in managing implicit liabilities through Treasury's new £15m fund, providing strategic advice & modelling on uncertain crisis costs.

Reforms announced at Autumn Budget 2024 will help raise money to fix the public finances while protecting small family farms from unfairly high inheritance tax.

Ministers and the National Cyber Security Centre have written an open letter to small businesses and business representative organisations about cyber security.

The Chancellor has moved decisively to ease cost of living pressures with welcome support on energy bills and for larger families. She has also increased her fiscal wiggle room, funded by the expected freeze in income tax thresholds and sensible reforms that help to level the playing field on personal taxes. But this backloaded Budget … Continued The post Budget will ease cost of living pressures next year – but backloads fiscal repair job to eve of next election appeared first on Resolution Foundation.

Budget 2025 speech as delivered by Chancellor Rachel Reeves.

Letter to the Public Accounts Committee relating to the OVfM report on controls and accountability.

This Budget takes the fair choices needed to deliver on the country’s key priorities and takes decisive action to cut the cost of living, bring down inflation and deliver economic stability.

This government’s first mission is growth.

Rachel Reeves sets out a Budget that delivers on the change promised by the government to cut NHS waiting lists, cut debt and borrowing and cut the cost of living.

The Chancellor’s letter to the Bank of England setting the remit for the Monetary Policy Committee.

A letter from David Goldstone CBE, Chair of the OVfM, and Gareth Davies, the Comptroller and Auditor General, about the OVfM’s input into Budget 2025.

Serious Fraud Office publishes updated guidance for corporates setting out transparently when, why and how it will evaluate a compliance programme.

An update on work to carefully take down Grenfell Tower, including dust, noise and vibration monitoring reports.

Defence Minister, Luke Pollard MP delivers a speech at RUSI on long warfighting readiness.

Penny provides an insight into her barrister training within the Government Legal Department

The UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) is working with government partners to improve the UK’s resilience in satellite-based Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT).

The UK government through the British High Commission in Honiara has signed a technical agreement with the Solomon Islands government to commence work on EITI re-entry.

More than 1,000 victims have been protected through first-of-its-kind domestic abuse protection orders since their roll out in November 2024.

Our head of Research, David Bharier, explores the path that businesses and the public would choose if they were the Chancellor ahead of the Budget

The Lord Chancellor has approved the reappointments of 46 Parole Board members, as set out below, and the appointment of 2 psychologist members.

The Lord Chancellor, in his capacity as Secretary of State for Justice. has approved the appointments of Dr Maike Bohn and Lynne Charles as non-executive members of the Independent Monitoring Authority.

Security Minister Dan Jarvis gave a keynote speech at the Cybersecurity Business Network's inaugural Parliament and Cyber conference.

UKRI will deploy significant taxpayer backing to support government priorities, investing billions in UK expertise and innovation for growth and renewal.

Civil Nuclear Constabulary apprentice officers put their learning into action as they head towards end point assessments.

Leading lawyer, Catherine Howard, appointed to advise Chancellor on the next phase of planning and infrastructure reforms as she vows to ‘do what it takes to get Britain building’

Banned rubbish could have filled three Albert Halls. Confiscation order comes as Environment Agency closes 750 illegal waste sites in 12 months

Millions of Brits could boost their mood by spending five minutes taking a Healthy Choices Quiz launched by the government and the NHS.

Government delivers on promise to honour victims and survivors of terrorism by establishing a new annual national day, with inaugural day on 21 August 2026.

A speech delivered by Secretary of State for Science, Innovation, and Technology, Liz Kendall, at Innovation for Growth Summit on Monday 24 November 2025.

The UK will host the G20 in 2027, the Prime Minister has confirmed today.

A new government unit, GDS Local, has launched to help councils across the UK make everyday services – from managing council tax to accessing local support – easier, faster, and more accessible for residents.

A man who raped and threatened to stab a woman he had been watching for six months had his sentence increased following the Solicitor General’s intervention.

The Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner has written to stakeholders on the closure of the third party certification scheme.

Specialist officers safely escorted MOX fuel from Europe to Asia, earning praise for their maritime security and showcasing strong global nuclear partnerships.

The Energy Price Cap will unexpectedly rise by £3 a year in January, as a rise in the costs of government policies that are added to energy bills cancels out a small fall in the gas prices. This makes clear that more action is needed in the Budget to significantly cut bills, the Resolution Foundation … Continued The post Unexpected rise in Energy Price Cap shows why Chancellor should take action to bring these costs down appeared first on Resolution Foundation.

Chancellor doubles down on growth as her number one priority ahead of the Budget, as she welcomes major pension funds to Downing Street.

The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) launches first major cryptocurrency investigation into suspected fraud.

The UK and France are launching this private consultation under the Pall Mall Process, an international and multistakeholder initiative to stop the threat posed by the proliferation and irresponsible use of commercial cyber …

Devolving Council Tax support in 2013-14 has massively increased the amount of social security now being administered locally in England. But this change has caused acute and often arbitrary hardship for vulnerable families – illustrating the perils of passing responsibility for deep spending cuts onto local authorities – according to new research published today (Thursday). … Continued The post Council Tax support mess shows perils of hiding spending cuts under cover of localisation appeared first on Resolution Foundation.

Children and vulnerable adults will be protected from the threat of sexual exploitation thanks to new tough checks which allow parents and carers to fully vet who they hire, Prisons Minister Lord Timpson has announced today.

Five new appointments will take up their roles on 20 November 2025.

Latest proposals for East West Rail reflect government’s commitment to delivering improved connectivity for communities in the Oxford-Cambridge region.

While the fall in CPI to 3.6 per cent in October, from 3.8 in September, signals the start of a long drift down in inflation, the cost of living remains high meaning the Chancellor must act at the Budget, according to the Resolution Foundation this morning (Wednesday). This fall was largely in line with expectations, … Continued The post Inflation begins its long march down, but the high cost of living demands action from the Chancellor at the Budget appeared first on Resolution Foundation.

Businesses will be hoping October’s inflation rate of 3.6% is further evidence that inflation may now be past its peak.

Nick Thomas-Symonds, Minister for European Union Relations, outlines how the UK is strengthening relationships with the EU across trade, security, and people-to-people links to deliver shared prosperity and collective Europe…

With the Autumn Budget set for 26 November, the Chancellor faces some of the toughest fiscal decisions in recent memory. This blog outlines the basic choices facing the government and their implications for the wider economy.

Security Minister Dan Jarvis announced new action to disrupt and deter threats to the UK, as MI5 issues espionage alert to Parliament.

DBS supports Ann Craft Trust's Safeguarding Adults Week theme 'Prevention: Act Before Abuse' to help organisations create safer cultures.

The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) will relocate to new headquarters in Canary Wharf next year.

Government announces review to strengthen 'National Protocol' guidelines for children in care and care leavers

"The review must drive earlier, co-ordinated and trauma-informed response across agencies"

Correspondence from Chair of SSRB’s Judicial Sub-Committee, Mark Emerton, and SSRB Chair, Lea Paterson, during the Major Review of the Judicial Salary Structure.

Letter from Mark Emerton, SSRB Judicial Lead.

His Majesty the King has approved the appointment of The Right Honourable Lord Doherty as a Justice of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom.

All of the Infected Blood Memorial Committee have now been appointed to their posts.

Britain’s biggest businesses have joined the Government’s hiring drive to get prison leavers into work in effort to cut crime as part of the Plan for Change.

Lord Macdonald to lead review of public order and hate crime legislation.

Commenting on the latest rumours that the Chancellor is no longer planning to increase Income Tax rates in her upcoming Budget, following rumours last week that this would be the centrepiece of the Budget, Ruth Curtice, Chief Executive of the Resolution Foundation, said: “At the Budget the Chancellor needs to do three things: take decisive … Continued The post Excessive levels of Budget kite-flying risk exacerbating market uncertainty appeared first on Resolution Foundation.

CNC’s Relocate to Dounreay recruitment campaign, showcasing life in Caithness, is shortlisted for the RAD Awards’ Creative Idea category.

Megan Greene has been reappointed as an external member of the Monetary Policy Committee for a second term.

Police and crime commissioners (PCCs) will be abolished, saving the taxpayer at least £100 million and helping to fund frontline officers to cut crime.

An update on the Parole Board's transparency agenda

Cases due to be heard by the Certification Officer.

A children’s social worker who had a double life running a large-scale drug and weapons enterprise had her sentence increased following intervention by the Solicitor General.

The Lord Chancellor has approved the reappointment of Gerard Boyers, Brett Dixon and Sarah Dixon as expert members of the Online Procedure Rule Committee.

It is time for a new crusade for devolution within Scotland, Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander will say today [Thursday 13 November].

Due to exceptional levels of public interest the Parole Board is publishing a redacted decision in the case of Colin Pitchfork

Joint Statement from the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK, the USA and the High Representative of the EU.

Correspondence between the Independent Adviser on Ministerial Standards and the Prime Minister.

Minister for Youth Justice Jake Richards has apologised to the victims and survivors subjected to shocking and systematic abuse at Medomsley Detention Centre.

The UK tested its preparedness for a major CBRNE incident last week in a national exercise led by Eastern Region Counter Terrorism Policing and the MoD.

Correspondence between the Department for Business and Trade and the Victims’ Commissioner for England and Wales regarding Post Office Horizon redress schemes.

Proposed new laws will strengthen cyber defences for essential public services like healthcare, drinking water providers, transport and energy.

High-performing NHS trusts will be given more independence to deliver faster, better and more personalised care.

Government will partner with businesses, social investors and philanthropists to unlock billions of pounds worth of support for local people and communities and support national renewal.

Immediate action to clamp down on mistaken releases from prisons and restore public confidence in the criminal justice system has been announced by the Deputy Prime Minister today (Tuesday 11 November).

The King has been pleased to approve the following appointment.

A man who threatened an air steward with rape and murder on an international flight had his sentence increased after Law Officers intervened.

The Chancellor of the Exchequer and the Governor of the Bank of England jointly agreed to reduce the maximum authorised size of the APF. This was confirmed via a letter exchange on 11 November 2025.

Girls caught up in the youth justice system will receive better support to turn their lives around, thanks to major reforms set out by the Government today (11 November) as part of the Plan for Change.

The labour market is weakening on multiple fronts with the number of payrolled jobs falling by 64,000 in the past two months, short-term private sector pay growth falling to 2.7 per cent, and unemployment hitting 5 per cent for the first time (outside of the pandemic) since 2016, the Resolution Foundation said today. The number … Continued The post Unemployment hits 5 per cent for first time – outside of the pandemic – in almost a decade  appeared first on Resolution Foundation.

In the lead up to the COP30 Summit in Brazil next week, British High Commissioner to Solomon Islands and Nauru, His Excellency Paul Turner, held a series of meetings with Permanent Secretaries and senior officials in the Min…

The YJB welcomes the Government’s commitment to reforming youth justice for girls in custody, following it's response to the recommendations made by Board member Susannah Hancock.

Health Secretary announces plans to redirect billions of pounds from NHS reform back into patient care.

SFO case controller recognised at Tackling Economic Crime Awards.

The published switchboard number for Bona Vacantia will be temporarily closed on Tuesday 25th November 2025 for staff training.

How long will inflation remain high - and what options are available to the Bank of England? Our Research and Economics Analyst Caterina Batog investigates.

The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) is supporting Wales Safeguarding Week, taking place on 10-14 November 2025.

Mae'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd (DBS) yn cefnogi Wythnos Diogelu Cymru, a gynhelir 10-14 Tachwedd 2025

The Parole Board is inviting the public to observe its annual Open Management Committee meeting at 11:30am-1:30pm on Thursday 4 December 2025.

HM Treasury has announced today the reappointment of David Woodward as a Non-Executive Director to the Board of NS&I for a second three-year term.

Opportunity to deliver Housing Loss Prevention Advice Service (HLPAS) in Lancaster

How long will inflation remain high - and what options are available to the Bank of England? Our Research and Economics Analyst Caterina Batog investigates.

New projects totalling over £14 million launched to support efforts putting quantum to work.

General announcements and latest decisions of the Certification Officer

Exchange of correspondence between the Prime Minister and the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport.

With the Budget just weeks away, inflation well above target, and a continued uncertain economic backdrop – today's rate hold at 4% was unsurprising.

The Treasury has announced the freezing of the assets of the New IRA and Kieran Gallagher.

Six King's Counsel appointed to new Attorney General’s Senior Treasury Counsel Group  

More patients will receive faster, more convenient care from the comfort of their own homes, through the rollout of new digital technologies across the NHS.

Ground has been broken on a new 1,700-place prison in Leicestershire, marking the latest step in the biggest jail expansion programme in over a century. 

The LAA are undertaking a series of market engagement events relating to Inquests

Speech by Energy Minister Michael Shanks to the Cornwall Insight annual energy conference 2025.

Opportunity to deliver Housing and Debt and Welfare Benefits Categories of Law under the 2024 Standard Civil Contract

Announcing the appointment of Dame Lynne Owens to lead the Independent Review into Releases in Error.

The BCC's David Bharier, and Melanie Laloum from the ICC, consider how businesses are responding to the current global trading uncertainty.

Details of courts and tribunals opening times over the Christmas and New Year bank holidays.

Sir Charlie Mayfields’s report, published today (Wednesday), rightly frames Britain’s economic challenge of rising inactivity due to ill-health as being a matter for the world of work as well as the welfare system. The Government should now fast-track the Review’s recommendations, moving quickly from the initial ‘Vanguard’ phase to full deployment, according to the Resolution Foundation. The timely report confirms that rising ill-health and disability pose a genuine challenge to our labour market, our … Continued The post Mayfield Review recommendations can help to put employers at the heart of tackling Britain’s inactivity challenge appeared first on Resolution Foundation.

The UK pledges ZAR 18 million (£800,000) to South Africa’s Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) Fund. This will help more than 33,000 people through school-based prevention and community support.

Scammers who fake their numbers to trick the public out of their cash will be exposed in a major upgrade of mobile networks.

New measures in the Crime and Policing Bill will disregard and pardon unjust 'child prostitution' convictions and cautions received before the law changed in 2015.

In South Lebanon, he saw how a new LAF operating base, built with UK support, will enhance the LAF’s operational resilience and address infrastructure needs.

Correspondence relating to the Crime and Policing Bill, which was introduced in the House of Commons on 25 February 2025.

A new innovation challenge aimed at combatting the growing threat of drones to prisons has been launched by the Ministry of Justice through His Majesty's Government Communications Centre Co-Creation.

Protection for women and girls boosted with new amendments on online abuse and pornography tabled to the Crime & Policing Bill

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves delivered her scene setter speech on Tuesday 4 November 2025.

The Chancellor should take decisive steps in her Budget to put the public finances in order and aim to double her level of headroom, while focusing on reducing prices, poverty and protecting payslips, the Resolution Foundation said today (Tuesday). The Foundation’s Autumn Budget 2025 preview notes that the widely anticipated downgrade to the UK’s ‘trend’ … Continued The post Chancellor should prioritise prices, payslips and poverty reduction at the Budget appeared first on Resolution Foundation.

A new law will restrict protests outside the homes of public office holders, in response to growing harassment and intimidation of those in British politics.

The RAF are continuing to take the fight to Daesh in Iraq and Syria.

The breach was in relation to a UK exporter that made goods available to Russia, prohibited under the Russia Sanctions Regulations

How to apply for compensation for the Huntingdon train attack on 1 November 2025.

The BCC's David Bharier, and Melanie Laloum from the ICC, consider how businesses are responding to the current global trading uncertainty.

The British High Commission will today (31 October) host the King’s Birthday Party in New Delhi.

A statement from Professor William Webster, recently appointed as the new Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner.

Professor William Webster has been appointed as the new Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner.

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the CNC, employees have participated in a series of fundraising activities to support Cancer Research UK (CRUK).

New data from the BCC Insights Unit, shows a widening divide between the fortunes of different sized UK exporters.

Clive Maxwell appointed as new Interim Permanent Secretary.

Fully scrapping the two-child limit on benefits is an essential step towards achieving lower child poverty rates in 2029-30 than in 2024-25. No partial repeal of the policy is sufficient to keep child poverty rates from rising, according to new analysis from the Resolution Foundation today (Thursday). No half measures uses the latest economic data … Continued The post Partial lifting of the two-child limit would still leave child poverty rates rising over the Parliament appeared first on Resolution Foundation.

Super-complaint submitted by the Centre for Military Justice about Service Police access to victims’ work e-mails and internet browser history.

Letters exchanged between the Independent Adviser and the Prime Minister, and the Prime Minister and the Chancellor.

Letter from the Chancellor of the Exchequer to the Prime Minister and correspondence between the Chancellor of the Exchequer's husband and letting agent.

Information about the government's procurement exercise to secure critical personal protective equipment (PPE) during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Wings for 100 aircraft for Vietjet will be designed in Bristol and made in North Wales, supporting thousands of jobs and boosting the UK's economy.

Changes set out by the government today will make recruiting board members of public institutions—including Ofcom, National Highways, the Civil Aviation Authority and the British Museum—quicker and more efficient, with the a…

The stark reality for firms trying to recruit is that it’s still far harder than it should be.

The stark reality for firms trying to recruit is that it’s still far harder than it should be.

Rapid rent increases since Local Housing Allowance has been frozen means the gap between the support low-income private tenants receive and the 30th percentile of local rents is already at 14 per cent (£104 a month for a typical two-bedroom property). This affordability gap is expected to reach a record 17 per cent next year, … Continued The post Affordability gap between Local Housing Allowance and local rents set to reach record level next year appeared first on Resolution Foundation.

Britain has continued to make progress on reducing the gender pay gap and the incidence of low pay in the past year, though overall pay growth has slowed in recent months, the Resolution Foundation said today (Thursday) in response to the ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE). The ASHE data, which was collected … Continued The post Share of low paid workers across Britain has fallen to a fresh record low appeared first on Resolution Foundation.

Headline CPI inflation held steady at 3.8 per cent in September – defying expectations of a rise to 4 per cent – but this welcome surprise comes at the wrong time for the millions of households receiving benefits. The September inflation rate is used to determine benefit uprating the following April. As a result, this … Continued The post Welcome downside inflation surprise comes at the wrong time for millions of families in receipt of Universal Credit appeared first on Resolution Foundation.

Sticky inflation has been in danger of becoming a uniquely British disease as the UK continues to stand out from the rest of the G7.

The number of young people aged 16-24 who are not in education, employment or training (NEET) has risen by 195,000 over the past two years to reach 940,000. The most common reason for being NEET is unemployment, but the largest increase in recent decades has been amongst those inactive due to disability and ill-health, according … Continued The post Disability and ill-health set to push the number of young people who are NEET above one million for first time in over a decade appeared first on Resolution Foundation.

Delays in when people get their first job have driven a rise in the proportion of young people who have never worked, according to new Resolution Foundation research published later this week that will examine what is driving the number of young people who are not in employment, education or training (NEET). The report finds … Continued The post Teenage kicks (back) – a rising proportion of young people have never worked appeared first on Resolution Foundation.

Moving energy and social policy costs off household electricity bills and onto general taxation would save the poorest fifth of households around £110 a year – net of tax increases to balance the books – with almost three-in-four households being better off overall, according to new Resolution Foundation research published today (Thursday). Splitting the bill … Continued The post Bringing Government energy policies in-house could save the poorest households £110 a year appeared first on Resolution Foundation.

Do government budgets really shape how businesses think and behave? Our Research Manager Stuart Morrison investigates.

The weakening jobs market is finally affecting pay packets, with wage growth in the private sector slowing sharply over the summer, the Resolution Foundation said today (Tuesday) in response to the latest ONS labour market statistics. The number of payrolled jobs was little changed in August with a small rise of 10,000 compared to July and … Continued The post Real weekly wages have increased by a paltry £1.50 since last September  appeared first on Resolution Foundation.

The UK’s largest business sentiment survey before next month’s Budget, shows most firms remain bruised, with no improvement to business sentiment.