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Every child in England should be issued with a library card from birth and have the opportunity to enjoy books at school, to stem a dramatic fall in the number of young children reading for pleasure, the Education Committee recommends in a report published today.

Deputy Ambassador James Ford honours the memory of those killed in the Srebrenica genocide, underlines the UK's support for BiH’s stability, sovereignty and territorial integrity, and for addressing the lasting legacies of the conflict (16 July 2026). Thank you, Mr Chair. On 11 July we marked the 31st anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide, remembering and honouring the victims, survivors and their families. 31 years ago, in Srebrenica, we witnessed an appalling atrocity unfold.

Two young men have been sentenced for launching a cyber attack on Transport for London (TfL) which cost tens of millions of pounds in losses and inconvenienced thousands of customers. Thalha Jubair, 20, from East London, and Owen Flowers, 18, from Walsall, West Midlands, were identified by the NCA and City of London Police following the infiltration of TfL’s network between 31 August and 3 September 2024.

The government will ban the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to under-16s in England from April 2027 Government to ban the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to under-16s in England Proposals to protect thousands of children who drink high caffeine energy drinks daily Ban will come into force in April 2027 and will apply in shops, vending machines and online Children’s health will be better protected from the harms linked to high-caffeine energy drinks – after the government yesterday...

CBI yesterday responded to British Steel being taken into public ownership. Louise Hellem, CBI Chief Economist, yesterday said: “There is recognition that the government's decision to take control of British Steel is a necessary outcome of last resort needed to preserve domestic steelmaking capability and shield vital production from ongoing global volatility.

Thousands of new homes and major infrastructure projects could be unblocked under plans being considered to reduce delays from legal challenges.

The Environment Agency is moving the area into a state of prolonged dry weather after England’s warmest spring on record and a series of summer heatwaves. Moving to prolonged dry weather status recognises the low levels of rainfall and reduced river flows, in combination with high temperatures and increasing signs of pressure on the environment.

Every police force in England and Wales has been assigned a performance level by the policing inspectorate for the first time, as part of a drive to support improvements across policing and increase public confidence and accountability. Forces will now be able to access support and intervention earlier, helping to make communities safer. Performance levels have been decided by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) and will be published online.

European security will be strengthened by a new UK-Estonia defence roadmap that will deepen military cooperation, strengthen NATO’s eastern flank and modernise the UK’s Forward Land Forces presence in Estonia for the challenges of modern warfare. UK forces in Estonia to transition to a Mobile Anti-Armour Force, better suited to the challenges of modern warfare. Move will see UK troops in Estonia increase to 1,200, equipped with high-tech kit.

Thousands of new homes and major infrastructure projects could be unblocked under plans being considered to reduce delays from legal challenges.