The Charity Commission said on 12 October 2026 that it opened a statutory inquiry on 7 September 2026 into Crossfields Institute, a Stroud-based education charity registered in 2008. It said it has not reached conclusions and that opening an inquiry is not a finding of wrongdoing.
Ministry of Justice says more than 1,000 court cases were delayed on the day last year when defendants did not reach court on time; one route cut journey times by up to a third.
At the 16th India–UK JETCO in New Delhi on 12 October 2026, ministers noted early CETA trade flows and agreed annual data exchanges, with the 17th meeting planned for the UK in 2027.
On 12 October 2026 the Ministry of Justice said it would pilot Virtual Remand Hearings in at least four police force areas, backed by £17.4 million, and accept or accept in principle most of Leveson's 180 recommendations.
On 12 October 2026, the Home Secretary announced an independent review, led by Sir Stephen Lovegrove, into protective security for people in public life and expanded police support for some groups.
Quantum sensing companies, including railway and eye-scanning projects, were to share £50 million under a UKRI competition, as reported on 13 October 2026.
More than 7 hectares of riverbank and floodplain at Keswick Marsh in Norfolk were reshaped to reconnect the River Yare with surrounding land, the Environment Agency said on 13 October 2026.
Government plans reported on 13 October 2026 would regulate heating oil for the first time, review minimum order volumes of 500 litres for some consumers and strengthen codes of conduct.
A Dstl-led trial reported on 14 October 2026 examined how head-mounted equipment mass affects soldier performance, using serving soldiers and a custom rig at the University of Chichester.
A 14 October 2026 government release announced Professor Jason Leitch’s appointment, with a planned start on 2 November 2026. It outlined £50 million of Defence Investment Plan funding for frontline medical care.
The Veterinary Medicines Directorate advertised two G7 Veterinary Pharmacovigilance Inspector posts on 14 October 2026, at £64,015 per annum, with applications closing 9 November 2026.
Work on a £19.8 million Environment Agency scheme at Torcross was reported on 14 October 2026, with almost 90,000 tons of rock armour planned for the shoreline.
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