A strategy published on 28 September 2026 said Great British Railways would weigh public ownership, leasing or other financing for new trains, while leasing remains for existing contracts.
The Planning Inspectorate announced on 28 September 2026 that Tom Warth, interim COO for the previous eight months, was appointed permanently after a competitive recruitment process.
Natural England reported on 28 September 2026 that partners gathered at Lulworth Cove to mark 25 years since the Dorset and East Devon coast gained UNESCO World Heritage status in 2001.
About £450,000 in refunds is available for people who paid the £90 debt relief order fee between 2016 and April 2024 but did not complete their applications, the Insolvency Service said on 28 September 2026.
Hong Kong's Hospital Authority said Kai Tak Hospital was scheduled to begin phased services from October 5, starting with a family medicine centre offering around 250 daily quotas, with major clinical services planned for 2028.
A government-funded research vessel, planned to be built in UK shipyards, would support sea monitoring; the vessel was expected to become operational in 2031 or 2032, as reported on 28 September 2026.
The Immigration Department projected about 7.44 million passengers would pass through Hong Kong's control points during the October 1-7 National Day Golden Week, with land border crossings busiest on October 3 and 4.
A reported 28 September 2026 plan would offer selected overseas buyers loan guarantees covering up to 80% of a commercial loan, in a pilot worth up to £5 billion.
In a notice issued on 28 September 2026, Hong Kong's Marine Department said it would enforce marine traffic controls and inspect spectator vessels for the 1 October 2026 National Day fireworks display.
The Marine Management Organisation says work has begun on rebuilding its Catch Recording App and web service, which have faced technical issues affecting catch-record submission, particularly via the mobile app.
Plans announced by the transport secretary on 28 September 2026 would transfer Avanti West Coast services to public control from 7 March 2027, after its contract ends, with a package of investment pledged for the West Coast Main Line.
Census and Statistics Department figures published on September 28, 2026 show the surveyed average wage index rose 3.4% in nominal terms in June 2026 year on year, with payroll per person up 3.5% nominally in the second quarter.
