The Charity Commission has opened a statutory inquiry into Cumbria Community Homes, a provider of accommodation to vulnerable adults, and restricted its transactions, the regulator said on 29 September 2026.
A 38-year-old man was arrested in Leicester in connection with selling smokies online and released under investigation, as agencies removed 158kg of unidentified meat from the human food chain.
The CMA provisionally finds that Co-op Group's offer to sell 15 convenience stores and 2 funeral homes could resolve competition concerns from its acquisition of Southern Co-op, completed on 26 July 2026.
The Insolvency Service published a five-year strategy on 29 September 2026, aiming to help people and businesses address financial trouble earlier and act sooner against abusive practices, including phoenix companies.
The Rail Accident Investigation Branch announced on 29 September 2026 that Andy Lewis will become Chief Inspector of Rail Accidents in November 2026, when Andrew Hall retires after almost five years in the post.
Reported 29 September 2026, the toolkit offers guidance on finding experts, choosing engagement approaches and building relationships, and sets out four principles for effective engagement.
The Food and Environmental Hygiene Department said it began joint inspections on September 21 of food premises serving tour groups in Hong Kong, ahead of the National Day long holiday.
The Hospital Authority said on September 29 that 15 Family Medicine Clinics were planned to offer public holiday outpatient services on October 1, with bookings by phone or mobile app.
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government said on 28 September 2026 it would bring forward amendments to the Social Housing Bill to strengthen homelessness prevention and retain social homes.
The Home Office said on 28 September 2026 that the UK Resettlement Scheme had reopened for referrals, with roughly 1 in 4 expected to be Afghan women and girls and Palestinian refugees.
Plans reported on 28 September 2026 would offer select overseas buyers loans on more flexible terms, with UKEF guarantees up to £5 billion in total covering up to 80% of a commercial loan.
The independent review into Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust maternity and neonatal care published its terms of reference on 28 September 2026, covering care from 1 January 2011 to 31 March 2028 and due to conclude by 2029.
