Government announcements: 15 Sep 2026

20 official announcements published on 15 Sep 2026, grouped by the department or body that issued them. Times are shown in UK time.

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06:20 UK and Indian industry join forces to combat digital fraudTelecommunications industry leaders in the UK and India will harness the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to tackle online fraud, scams and harms.
06:21 8 Indians recognised in QECT 100 Young Leaders Awards 2026Eight young Indians have been recognised among The Queen Elizabeth II Commonwealth Trust (QECT) 100 Young Leaders Awardees 2026.
14:34 UN Human Rights Council 63: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on MercenariesUK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on Mercenaries. Delivered at the 63rd Human Rights Council in Geneva.

09:00 Government introduces Repeal Bill to remove outdated constitutional rulesThe Bill will remove the historic religious restrictions which prevents a Roman Catholic or Jewish Prime Minister from carrying out the full constitutional duties of their office.
16:00 Specialised Committee on the Implementation of the Windsor Framework: Joint Statement, 15 September 2026Specialised Committee on the Implementation of the Windsor Framework: Joint Statement, 15 September 2025

00:01 New rules pave the way for businesses to adopt digital proof of age for alcohol salesLicensed premises across England and Wales will now have the option to accept digital proof of age when selling alcohol.
22:30 Thousands more young people to access help with life's biggest challenges42 new Young Futures Hubs to open across England, reversing a decade of decline in local youth services.

17:20 Government to act on Thirlwall patient safety recommendationsThe government outlines plans to strengthen NHS safeguarding, accountability and neonatal safety, including work on 'cot cams'.
17:29 Government response to the Thirlwall InquiryThe Secretary of State has apologised to families and set out urgent action following the Thirlwall Inquiry’s findings, published on 15 September.

11:53 Hundreds of new officers to hunt down dirty money networksFive hundred new officers to be recruited in a £500 million crackdown on money laundering, as part of the government's Anti-Money Laundering and Asset Recovery Strategy.
14:30 Domestic abuse: learning from tragedy and preventing future deathsPublication of new statutory guidance on domestic abuse related death reviews

11:21 Somerset Prepared wants community award nominationsSomerset Prepared seeks nominations for its Community Resilience Awards, which celebrate people and groups who help their communities with emergencies.

13:49 Inspection report published: An inspection of the Future Border and Immigration System benefits realisation (March – July 2026)The Independent Chief Inspector comments on the inspection report on the Future Border and Immigration System benefits realisation following its publication.

12:01 Fisheries and Seafood Scheme support expanded to allow for grant contributions towards new engines and gearboxes on vesselsFishermen across England will benefit from an expanded Fisheries and Seafood Scheme (FaSS), with grant support now available for engine and gearbox upgrades.

11:28 MHRA and Malaysia strengthen partnership on healthcare innovation and researchThe MHRA has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening regulatory collaboration with Malaysia following high-level discussions in Kuala Lumpur.

09:30 New sovereign UK turbojet engine takes to the skies in under seven monthsMOD and UK start-up Alloyed co-develop a new family of digitally manufactured turbojet engines, built entirely in Britain, taking one engine from concept to flight in under seven months.

14:47 Councils’ high-cost services to be transformed through £91m fundTemporary accommodation, adult social care and other expensive services will be improved and made more efficient across 14 councils

00:01 Rare species help Dorset nature reserve gain national recognitionLyscombe, part of a nationally important landscape in Dorset which inspired Thomas Hardy, has become a National Nature Reserve.

13:31 Update on Bright Horizons regulatory actionSince September last year, Ofsted has been carrying out an extensive programme of regulatory activity across nurseries in the Bright Horizons group.