Government announcements: 16 Sep 2026

26 official announcements published on 16 Sep 2026, grouped by the department or body that issued them. Times are shown in UK time.

Environment Agency 3

10:56 Government, Environment Agency, and water companies step up efforts to prevent England remaining in drought by next springWater bosses updated National Drought Group on winter plans, as research shows above-average rainfall needed to end drought by April 2027.
13:52 £20,000 fine for Norfolk illegal waste operatorTotal to pay is more than £36,000 including costs with five-year criminal behaviour order and suspended custodial sentence.
15:48 Salmon numbers in England hit lowest level on recordNew research from EA, Cefas and Natural Resources Wales shows that salmon stocks in England have fallen to their lowest level since records began.

09:08 Boost for UK auto sector as McLaren unleashes £500m investment to help reindustrialise BritainThe UK’s automotive industry is set for a major boost as high-performance car manufacturer McLaren Automotive announces it will expand its UK footprint and create 1,000 new high-quality jobs by 2032.
17:24 PM meeting with NATO Secretary General, Mark Rutte: 16 September 2026The Prime Minister hosted the NATO Secretary General, Mark Rutte, at the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus this afternoon.
22:47 PM meeting with Prime Minister Carney of Canada: 16 September 2026The Prime Minister met Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney this evening, before the two leaders watched their football club Everton play.

07:00 Food Standards Agency Board meeting takes place todayThe September 2026 FSA Board meeting takes place in Swansea at 9.00am today (Wednesday 16 September).
17:08 FSA Board supports new plans to strengthen the food safety systemThe Food Standards Agency (FSA) Board has agreed to move forward with designing plans to build a modern system that protects the public, supports businesses and keeps food safe now and in the future.

13:15 Joint Statement of the Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team (MSMT) on the Report Covering the DPRK's Overseas Labour ProgramSeveral countries gave a joint statement following the publication of the latest report of the Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team (MSMT).
15:09 UK calls for calm following Kosovo Specialist Chambers judgmentThe Minister for Europe responds to the Kosovo Specialist Chambers judgment, reaffirming UK support for justice and regional stability.

08:43 UN Human Rights Council 63: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on arbitrary detentionUK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on arbitrary detention. Delivered at the 63rd Human Rights Council in Geneva.
13:05 Democracy in Solomons needs more women, says High Commissioner TurnerA Westminster Foundation for Democracy workshop in Honiara explored barriers to women’s participation in politics and ways to build a more inclusive democracy.

13:15 New 'spy' drones to give Army greater powers on the battlefieldBritish soldiers will receive new Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) drones, giving them better sight of the battlefield and greater protection against emerging threats in conflict.
17:07 Statements following the conclusion of Colonel Shepherd and Major Hook's Court MartialStatements from the Defence Secretary and the Army, in response to today’s proceedings at Catterick Military Court, in the case of Major James Hook and Colonel Samantha Shepherd.

14:57 Public encouraged to submit their memories of Queen Elizabeth II as 4th anniversary of late monarch’s passing is markedThe public are being encouraged to share their personal memories of Queen Elizabeth II, as the country marks four years since the late monarch’s passing.

09:09 Dstl drone swarm accelerates Army autonomy ambitionA British Army drone swarm trial delivered by Dstl and industry partners marks a significant step forward in the UK's autonomous systems capability.

11:41 Six neighbourhood health trailblazers to transform careNew neighbourhood health investment partnership to bring care closer to home and tackle health inequalities.

09:30 UK House Price Index for July 2026The UK HPI shows house price changes for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

15:19 Chancellor announces Bank of England appointmentsHis Majesty the King and the Chancellor have appointed three new non-executive directors to the Bank of England’s Court of Directors.

15:22 Procurement launch for contact centresWe have launched a tender for our next contact centre services contract.

17:30 MMO prepares to resume I-VMS enforcement activity as installations progressMMO is preparing to resume normal I-VMS enforcement activity as installation of Nemo devices continues across the inshore fleet

13:11 MHRA sets out steps to prevent avoidable harm from patient hoistsA National Patient Safety Alert has been issued setting out practical steps to reduce the risk of harm when using patient hoists through improved checks and maintenance.

09:59 Collision between a train and a van at Martin Lane user worked level crossingInvestigation into a collision between a train and a delivery van at Martin Lane user worked level crossing, Lancashire, 29 August 2026.

14:53 Millom Town Deal milestone as historic Old Bank work completeA major project in Millom has reached a milestone, with work now complete on the town's historic Old Bank building.

08:00 All charities urged to check new rules for accounting for 2026The Charity Commission for England and Wales is urging all charity trustees and professional advisers to read its updated guidance due to changes that apply from this year.

11:37 VMD-funded study calls on horse owners to help tackle antimicrobial resistanceVMD and University of Liverpool delivering new research to close a key gap in UK surveillance of antimicrobial resistance in horses