Solomon Islands re-joins EITI as UK launches next support phase
On 21 September 2026 UK and Solomon Islands officials launched a new phase of UK support after the EITI Board on 16 September welcomed the country back as an implementing country.
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UK and Solomon Islands agree next phase of energy reform roadmap
The UK and Solomon Islands' MMERE agreed a next phase of energy assistance, including a roadmap for legislation to create an independent energy regulator, with draft legislation planned for February to March 2027.
Information Commission replaces ICO as UK data protection regulator from 30 September 2026
On 30 September 2026 the new Information Commission took over the ICO's functions, moving from a corporation sole to a body corporate with executive and non-executive members. The government said its role, responsibilities and powers are unchanged.
Leah Kreitzman named adviser on marketing communication processes and strategy
A UK government press release dated 30 September 2026 announced Leah Kreitzman's appointment as Advisor on Marketing Communication Processes & Strategy, with a review to recommend a working model for No10 and the Government Communications Service.
Leigh and Hildenborough flood scheme opens, cutting risk to 1,870 homes
Environment Agency says the £42 million scheme, reported on 30 September 2026, raises Leigh storage capacity by about 23 per cent and adds a 98-metre Hildenborough embankment.
UK Groceries Code Adjudicator conference on 29 September 2026 urged suppliers to raise Code issues
At the GCA's annual conference on 29 September 2026, the Adjudicator and retailers' Code Compliance Officers said suppliers can resolve issues by raising them, with confidentiality safeguards in place.
UK says Global Coalition’s Iraq military mission concluded as of 30 September 2026
A 30 September 2026 Ministry of Defence release said Operation Inherent Resolve had concluded and Coalition forces, including UK personnel, had departed Iraq, with UK training support cited for more than 111,000 ISF members.
England to give 45 councils £222,000 each in food insecurity funding
A reported plan dated 30 September 2026 would allocate almost £10 million to 45 English local authorities in deprived areas; it cites 9% of people in food insecure households in 2024/25.
UK joined OceanEye Alliance at UN General Assembly, Defra says
Defra said the UK signed up to the EU-led OceanEye International Alliance during last week's UN General Assembly, aiming to strengthen ocean observation and flood planning.
UK announces £79 million for local nature recovery and climate adaptation
On 30 September 2026, the Environment Secretary announced £79 million for England: £53 million for tree planting and £26 million for Local Nature Recovery Strategies.
MAIB publishes Annual Report 2025 covering branch activity
The Marine Accident Investigation Branch issued its annual report on 30 September 2026, covering its work during 2025 and the status of recommendations.
RSH gives C3 consumer grades to two councils on 30 September 2026
On 30 September 2026 the Regulator of Social Housing published judgements for 10 landlords; Nuneaton and Bedworth and Thanet received C3 consumer grades after inspections that found serious failings.