Government announcements: 1 Sep 2026
8 official announcements published on 1 Sep 2026, grouped by the department or body that issued them. Times are shown in UK time.
Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency 2
- MHRA concludes review of Avacopan Vifor following reassessment of benefit-risk balanceAvacopan Vifor is used in the treatment of some rare autoimmune diseases affecting small blood vessels.
- MHRA regulatory reform amendments tabled in Government’s Health BillProposed amendments to support information sharing, regulatory reform and the future development of a medical device licensing regime.
Companies House 1
- Objections to company strike off to be submitted online only from 1 December 2026Objections to limited companies being struck off the Companies House register will need to be submitted through our online service only. We will no longer accept objections by email.
Department for Education 1
- Breathing space for families as government eases school costsFamilies to save up to £1,200 a year from free school meals, free breakfast clubs and cheaper uniforms.
Department for Work and Pensions 1
- Loved ones of asbestos and dust-disease victims to receive fairer compensationFamilies who have lost loved ones to asbestos and other dust-related diseases will get higher compensation payouts, as part of the Government’s effort to support bereaved families.
Department of Health and Social Care 1
- Upfront help cuts placement costs for healthcare studentsFrom 2026 to 2027, eligible healthcare students can get travel and accommodation costs upfront, easing financial pressure and supporting rural placements.
HM Revenue & Customs 1
- One month until Vaping Products Duty and the Vaping Duty Stamps Scheme startBusinesses reminded to prepare for Vaping Duty and Stamps Scheme
Student Loans Company 1
- Students urged to ‘stop and think before you click’ as student finance payments beginThe Student Loans Company (SLC) is reminding students to be alert to scams as maintenance loan payments begin for the 2026/27 academic year.