Archive
- 14 August 2026
Parliament Votes to Tighten Lobbyist Disclosure Rules
MPs backed a bill requiring quarterly reporting of lobbying contacts, after a committee found disclosure gaps in the existing register.
- 13 August 2026
Energy Secretary Signals U-Turn on Grid Upgrade Timetable
The government is reportedly preparing to push back several grid connection deadlines by up to two years, citing supply-chain delays.
- 12 August 2026
City Regulator Opens Consultation on Algorithmic Trading Safeguards
The financial regulator wants feedback on new circuit-breaker and audit-trail requirements for high-frequency trading firms.
- 11 August 2026
Local Election Data Shows Turnout Spike in Younger Urban Districts
Early analysis of last week's local elections finds turnout up sharply among under-35s in urban areas, driven by housing and transport issues.