As of 30 September 2026, over £1.7bn had been paid to over 14,000 claimants under Horizon redress schemes, with 87% of Horizon claims received settled, the government said on 22 October 2026.
The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office said on 3 August 2026 that Mel Barlow would take up the post of British High Commissioner to Brunei Darussalam during September 2026.
The Infected Blood Memorial Committee reported on 3 August 2026 that July webinars shared draft guiding principles and a working hypothesis that the UK Memorial should be in London, with feedback sought by Monday 10 August.
As of 4 August 2026, providers can tender for inquests legal aid work under the 2024 Standard Civil Contract, with an application window planned to stay open until on or around 31 March 2027.
The Government Actuary's Department advised on the Strategic Investment Board Framework governing funds held for children and protected beneficiaries who received court awards, a review reported on 4 August 2026.
Catalyst Care Limited and its two directors were fined a combined £92,400 for running three unregistered children's homes in Kent between October 2022 and April 2025, Ofsted said on 5 August 2026.
A plan reported on 6 August 2026 would let more than 100 innovative research businesses, including AstraZeneca and JLR, support researchers on the Global Talent visa.
The Charity Commission says it opened a statutory inquiry into Merseycare Transport Services Ltd, citing governance and financial management concerns, including too few trustees.
Between January and June 2026, 23 directors were disqualified for a combined 70 years for persistent or serious non-compliance with filing requirements, Companies House reported on 6 August 2026.
On 6 August 2026 the MHRA reported approving remibrutinib (Rhapsido) 25 mg tablets for adults with chronic spontaneous urticaria not adequately controlled by antihistamines.
On 7 August 2026 the CMA provisionally proposed that Aldi, Lidl GB and Lidl NI be subject to the Controlled Land Order already applying to seven major UK supermarkets; the UK grocery market was estimated at £215 billion.
On 5 August 2026 the Charity Commission opened a statutory inquiry into the Al-Khair Foundation, which recorded income of over £74 million in the year ending 31 July 2025, and restricted some transactions.
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