New taskforce will examine misogyny across UK life
The government has announced a national taskforce bringing ministers, specialists and local leaders together to tackle misogyny.
UK Government ·
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21 Sept 202615 stories
Britain calls for more focused UN peace missions
The UK has backed a review of United Nations peace operations, calling for missions with clear political strategies and workable exit plans.
UK Foreign Office ·
Manchester meeting starts youth-justice devolution work
Ministers have brought together local leaders to discuss giving communities a larger role in preventing young people from entering the justice system.
Ministry of Justice ·
DBS campaign helps parents ask about safeguarding checks
The Disclosure and Barring Service has launched a campaign for parents and carers choosing self-employed tutors, coaches and carers.
DBS ·
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Bus punctuality rules go out for consultation
The Senior Traffic Commissioner is seeking views on the performance standards used to assess local bus services.
Traffic Commissioners ·
Norfolk housing plan links development payments to river restoration
Natural England is consulting on a plan intended to support up to 15,780 homes while funding wider improvements to Norfolk’s waterways.
Defra ·
First two new accommodation blocks handed over at Upavon
The Defence Infrastructure Organisation says 82 bedspaces for junior ranks have been handed over at Trenchard Lines in Wiltshire.
Defence Infrastructure Organisation ·
UK and Canadian leaders discuss defence and AI
Trade, defence cooperation and online safety were on the agenda when the British and Canadian prime ministers met on 16 September.
10 Downing Street ·
New Zealand sets out prescribing list for trained paramedics
New Zealand’s government has approved a list of 232 medicines for its planned paramedic prescribing arrangements.
New Zealand Government ·
New funding agreement supports children’s dental services
New Zealand has announced NZ$78 million for child and adolescent oral-health services in 2026/27.
New Zealand Government ·
Norway commits NOK530m to UNESCO partnership
Norway and UNESCO have signed a cooperation agreement covering education, culture and access to information from 2026 to 2029.
UNESCO ·
Yale creates a centre to study peacebuilding
A new centre at Yale’s Jackson School will bring together research on conflict resolution, human rights and peacebuilding.
Yale University ·
New Zealand tightens planned retirement-village repayment rules
Residents leaving retirement villages would receive part of their money earlier under a revised government reform package.
New Zealand Government ·
Election videos improved trust in a US survey experiment
Researchers found that short explanations of election safeguards increased respondents’ confidence in voting procedures across party lines.
UC Riverside ·
Books and supplies reach four Jamaican schools after hurricane disruption
UNESCO and the Jamaica Youth Advocacy Network have reported a delivery of learning materials to schools in St.
UNESCO ·
20 Sept 20266 stories
Military families are promised a bigger say over repairs
The Ministry of Defence has announced changes intended to give residents more influence over service-family housing.
Ministry of Defence ·
UK and Maldives set out priorities after London talks
Officials from the UK and Maldives have held their third strategic dialogue, discussing cooperation on security, trade and climate.
UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office ·
New Zealand changes its approach to earthquake-prone buildings
The government says Parliament has passed reforms to the system used to identify and manage earthquake-prone buildings.
New Zealand Government ·
Four New Zealand communities receive homelessness support funding
New Zealand’s government has announced more than NZ$1m for services helping people experiencing homelessness.
New Zealand Government ·
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Costa prepares for a week of UN meetings in New York
European Council president António Costa is scheduled to attend the UN General Assembly’s high-level week from 20 to 24 September.
European Council ·
New Zealand backs incentives for infrastructure land deals
New Zealand’s government says a bill changing land acquisition for infrastructure has passed its final parliamentary reading.
New Zealand Government ·
19 Sept 20263 stories
£22.5m announced for school activities beyond lessons
More than 400 secondary schools are set to receive support to expand activities including music, sport and outdoor learning.
Department for Education ·
Albania prepares to join the Artemis Accords
NASA has scheduled a signing ceremony for 21 September, when Albania is expected to become the 73rd signatory.
NASA ·
UK and Irish leaders look ahead to a 2027 summit
The UK prime minister and Ireland’s Taoiseach, Micheál Martin, met at No10 North on 18 September.
10 Downing Street ·