WeeklyTrailBona Vacantia updates land and buildings guidelines on 17 August 2026
On 17 August 2026 the Bona Vacantia Division published revised BVC2 and BVC4 guidelines, reflecting increases in indicative District Valuer fee charges for valuations.
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UK plans to lift weekday time limits on disabled bus passes in England from April 2027
Eligible disabled bus-pass holders in England were told on 18 August 2026 that weekday 9.30am–11pm limits would be lifted from 1 April 2027, backed by £60 million.
Enrique Fernandez-Pino appointed to AHDB for three-year term from 1 September 2026
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs announced on 18 August 2026 that Enrique Fernandez-Pino would join the AHDB for a three-year term starting 1 September 2026.
UK Home Office reports £1.4 million AI plan for police 101 call routing
As reported on 18 August 2026, the Home Office said a £1.4 million AI system would triage non-police 101 calls, with estimated annual policing savings of up to £8.5 million.
Forestry Commission extended 2026 Sweet Chestnut Blight zone to West Devon and South East Cornwall
In an August 2026 announcement, the Forestry Commission said trade restrictions on sweet chestnut and susceptible material would extend to West Devon District and the South East Cornwall constituency from 26 August 2026.
UK Building Safety Regulator names Gill Kernick chair of statutory Residents' Panel
The Building Safety Regulator appointed Gill Kernick, a former Grenfell Tower resident and Arup director, as independent chair of its statutory Residents' Panel, it announced on 19 August 2026.
UK condemns Israel's E1 settlement tender, summons Israeli Chargé d'Affaires
In an August 19, 2026 statement, Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband said the E1 tender would cut across the heart of Palestine and risks separating the West Bank from East Jerusalem.
UK accident investigators publish report into Sea Eagle man-overboard fatality
The Marine Accident Investigation Branch has published its report into the man overboard from the lone-operated creel fishing vessel Sea Eagle (AH18) south-east of Montrose, Scotland, on 20 December 2025, resulting in one presumed fatality.
CMA orders Vandemoortele to sell Worcester plant and UK sales operations after Délifrance merger
On 20 August 2026 the CMA said Vandemoortele must sell its laminated dough plant in Worcester and UK sales operations in Staines-upon-Thames to a suitable purchaser.
Companies House sign-in shifts toward GOV.UK One Login from late August 2026
As reported on 20 August 2026, Companies House said GOV.UK One Login would become the main sign-in option for its Find and update company information service in late August 2026.
UK marks first National Day for Victims and Survivors of Terrorism, dated 21 August 2026
On 21 August 2026, the UK held its first National Day for Victims and Survivors of Terrorism, with a London ceremony planned and a two-minute silence, as reported that day by the Home Office.
Salisbury River Park artwork trail map launched, Environment Agency says
On 21 August 2026 the Environment Agency reported a new artworks map and a one-mile family treasure trail at Salisbury River Park, with a secret-word prize deadline of 30 August 2026.