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Defra has launched a ten-year Organic Action Plan aiming to raise the share of England’s agricultural land farmed organically from about 3.4% towards 10% by 2036.
The Ministry of Justice says approximately 250,000 records predating 2007 were stolen in the 2025 Legal Aid Agency cyberattack, with the earliest verified record dating to 1978. Limited probation data was also affected.
Ministers have opened a consultation on automatically disqualifying people convicted of specified hate-related offences from charity leadership roles and extending Charity Commission powers.
A new national campaign aims to recruit more foster carers in England as ministers pursue a target of 10,000 additional places, supported by an existing £88m reform programme.
Ministers have accepted recommendations for new heating oil consumer protections after a competition watchdog found around 1,700 households affected by cancelled orders during price spikes.
MPs have approved the Courts and Tribunals Bill at third reading by 301 votes to 193, after ministers dropped a wider plan for judge-only Crown Court trials but retained other changes to trial allocation.
The Home Office says 50 additional French riot police officers will reinforce operations against Channel small-boat launches, doubling the specialist unit to 100.
Downing Street has announced £45 million in surface-to-air missile deliveries for Ukraine, including £10 million accelerated for winter, as Andy Burnham asks ministers to prepare further sanctions and support.
Ministers have proposed Attorney General consent for serious Troubles-related prosecutions alongside new safeguards against repeated investigations, amid debate over protections for veterans and victims’ rights.
Resolution Foundation estimates the Chancellor’s fiscal headroom has fallen from £24bn to £12bn and recommends around £8bn in tax reforms ahead of the Budget.
The Home Office has tabled amendments to tighten family-life human rights claims and tackle last-minute asylum applications used to delay deportation.
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has ordered an independent review of protection for public figures and expanded police support beyond serving MPs following Ann Widdecombe’s murder.