Two men have been arrested as part of an ongoing investigation into the large-scale, illegal dumping of waste at the infamous site in Kidlington, the Environment Agency has announced today (8 September 2026). A 21-year-old male from Ashford in Surrey and a 43-year-old male from Stanwell in Surrey were arrested. This brings the total number of arrests to six, following one […]

United Utilities Water Limited has been hit with £964,225 in fines and costs at Preston Magistrates’ Court today (8 September) after pleading guilty to five environmental permit offences following a major pollution incident in Lancashire. The offences followed a serious environmental incident between 11 and 22 June 2023, when raw sewage was discharged into the Irish Sea along the Fylde Coast from […]

Dr. Shawn Richards has returned to the helm of the People’s Action Movement (PAM), securing a decisive victory in Tuesday night’s Special Caucus, and pledging to unite and rebuild the party ahead of the next general election. Richards received 72 votes to Lincoln David-Pelle’s nine, with two ballots spoiled, for a total of 83 votes […]

Transport Minister Chris Bishop says a $740 million state highway renewal programme for the upcoming summer construction season, funded through the National Land Transport Fund, will help deliver smoother, safer and more reliable journeys for New Zealanders. The investment forms part of the record $2.15 billion allocated to state highway maintenance and renewals through the […]

The world’s top squash players will compete in the 2028 PSA Squash World Championships in Auckland, supported by a $1 million investment from the Government’s Major Events Fund, Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston announced today. “The World Championships are one of the most prestigious events in world squash. I’m proud for New Zealand to […]

Thousands of food business staff have benefitted from the Government’s new online food safety courses so far, with the third free module in the series going live today, says Food Safety Minister Andrew Hoggard. “The Food Safety Basics training modules launched just four months ago have been well received by food businesses,” says Mr Hoggard. […]

Last winter (2025-26) just 55.5% of primary school children – around 2.5 million out of a total of the 4.5 million eligible – received a flu vaccine. While uptake in all primary school-aged children, reception to year 6, was slightly up on the previous winter (54.5% for 2024-25), it was well below levels (over 60%) […]

Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry Luke Pollard MP joined the Polish Deputy Minister of National Defence, Paweł Zalewski to open the MBDA missile logistics facility in Czosnów, Poland. UK personnel will work alongside Polish counterparts at the site to help protect Poland’s airspace. Its development will also support jobs in Bristol, Stevenage and Bolton, with more than 400 UK MBDA staff working on programmes […]

A review of plans to streamline local government has been announced to ensure the process is robust and aligns with the new government’s plans to rewire the state. Following updated and privileged legal advice, ministers will review plans for Local Government Reorganisation. The review – which was announced by the Secretary of State in Parliament […]

Safeguarding our national security and defence capabilities are the key pillars of a new strategy launched today (Tuesday 8 September) which puts the UK’s space sector to work in reindustrialising the country over the coming years. Backed by a record £7.8 billion until 2030, the UK Space Strategy brings government’s space investment and activity under […]