Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what estimate her Department has made of the number of children in West Berkshire participating in the Nursery Milk Scheme in 2026/27.

Answered by Diana Johnson - Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care)

As of September 2026, there were 123 registered childcare providers participating in the Nursery Milk Scheme within the West Berkshire local authority area. It is not possible to determine the number of children supported.

Question to the Department for Education:

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what consideration she has given to the potential merits of aligning the repayment cancellation terms for pre-2006 Plan 1 student loans, which are cancelled at age 65, with the 25-year cancellation period applied to borrowers from 2006 onwards.

Answered by Josh MacAlister - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Education)

Plan 1 loans, and the decisions on their design, were made by previous governments. Although both pre-2006 and post-2006 loans were labelled Plan 1, they are different types of loan. Post-2006 Plan 1 loans had a 25-year repayment term, but higher tuition fees resulted in larger loan balances. Pre-2006 borrowers benefited from lower tuition fee loans and lower balances, with loans written off at the age of 65.

When a new student loan plan is introduced, its terms, including the repayment period, are considered as a whole and are set in legislation for that specific loan type. These terms are not applied retrospectively to borrowers who took out loans under earlier plans.

In relation to the pre-2006 Plan 1 cancellation, ‘The Student Loans: A guide to terms and conditions’ from the academic year 1998/99 states, “Before you reach 65 you will have to make repayments until you have paid off all that you owe. How long this takes will depend on your income during your working life. Once you reach 65 your loan will be cancelled.”

There are no plans to review pre-2006 Plan 1 terms, including the age 65 write-off.

Question to the Department for Education:

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, when she plans to answer Question 26387, tabled by the hon. Member for Newbury on 1 September 2026.

Answered by Josh MacAlister - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Education)

I can confirm that a response has been submitted to the hon. Member for Newbury to the questions referenced.

Question to the Department for Education:

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, when she plans to answer Question 26389, tabled by hon. Member for Newbury on 1 September 2026.

Answered by Josh MacAlister - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Education)

I can confirm that a response has been submitted to the hon. Member for Newbury to the questions referenced.

Question to the Department for Education:

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, when she plans to answer Question 26388, tabled by hon. Member for Newbury on 1 September 2026.

Answered by Josh MacAlister - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Education)

I can confirm that a response has been submitted to the hon. Member for Newbury to the questions referenced.

Question to the Home Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to the Answer of 9 September 2026 to Question 27159, what steps her Department is taking to review existing project licenses authorising the use of dogs for regulatory toxicology as scientifically satisfactory non-animal methods become available; and what measurable reduction in the number of dogs used for regulatory toxicology she expects as a result of its strategy to phase out the use of animals in scientific research.

Answered by Sarah Jones - Minister of State (Home Office)

The Government’s first responsibility is to protect the public. Safety testing remains essential to ensure that medicines and other products do not create unacceptable risks. We will therefore not remove established requirements until robust alternatives are validated and accepted for their intended regulatory purpose.

This is consistent with our ambition to replace animals in science. Under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986, dogs may be used only where no scientifically satisfactory non-animal method is available. That requirement applies throughout a project licence, and authorised work must change where new evidence means animal use is no longer justified.

By 2030, the Government aims for validated alternatives to reduce the use of dogs and non-human primates by at least 35% in dedicated pharmacokinetic studies and 50% in dedicated cardiovascular safety studies. We will drive reductions as quickly as scientific progress allows, but will not set an arbitrary overall target that could put numerical reduction ahead of public safety.

We will not trade away public safety, but nor will we permit animal use where reliable alternatives can provide the necessary protection.

Question to the Home Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what guidance her Department provides to police forces on working with social landlords and local authorities to address repeated reports of cannabis use causing anti-social behaviour at residential properties.

Answered by Sarah Jones - Minister of State (Home Office)

Cannabis is controlled as a Class B drug under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971, the maximum penalty for possession is up to five years in prison, an unlimited fine, or both; and the maximum penalty for supply and production is up to 14 years in prison, an unlimited fine, or both. Policing of cannabis offences is an operational matter for police forces, and we expect them to enforce the law.

On 6 October, we published updated ASB statutory guidance ahead of commencement of the provisions in the Crime and Policing Act 2026 on 26 October. The guidance will provide frontline practitioners clarity on the new powers and processes coming into force on 26 October, helping police, councils, housing providers and courts implement the reforms consistently and effectively. This includes powers that may be used to address persistent anti-social behaviour linked to issues such as drug-related nuisance, where the relevant legal tests are met.

Question to the Home Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what guidance her Department provides to police forces on the evidential threshold for taking enforcement action following repeated reports of cannabis use at residential properties.

Answered by Sarah Jones - Minister of State (Home Office)

Cannabis is controlled as a Class B drug under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971, the maximum penalty for possession is up to five years in prison, an unlimited fine, or both; and the maximum penalty for supply and production is up to 14 years in prison, an unlimited fine, or both. Policing of cannabis offences is an operational matter for police forces, and we expect them to enforce the law.

On 6 October, we published updated ASB statutory guidance ahead of commencement of the provisions in the Crime and Policing Act 2026 on 26 October. The guidance will provide frontline practitioners clarity on the new powers and processes coming into force on 26 October, helping police, councils, housing providers and courts implement the reforms consistently and effectively. This includes powers that may be used to address persistent anti-social behaviour linked to issues such as drug-related nuisance, where the relevant legal tests are met.

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment the Department has made of the adequacy of existing safeguards to protect the financial sustainability, ownership suitability, fan engagement and heritage of football clubs outside the scope of the Independent Football Regulator, particularly those with overseas owners.

Answered by Stephanie Peacock - Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport)

Too many football fans have had to fight to protect their club’s future, identity and heritage, so we established the Independent Football Regulator to better protect clubs, empower fans and keep clubs at the heart of their communities. The IFR’s recently published State of the Game report highlights the perilous state of football’s finances across the entire pyramid.

The IFR has a tightly defined scope focused on the top five tiers of English men’s football. We do not believe extending the scope beyond the top five tiers would be proportionate to the burden on clubs below the National League. As soon as a club moves up to the National League’s first tier, it would need to meet IFR requirements. The State of the Game report calls for action to be taken at National League level to ensure football governance matches up to the risk within the game.

The scope of the IFR will be kept under review and the Football Governance Act 2025 commits the Secretary of State to publish a report reviewing the operation and effect of the Act within five years of the regime being operational, which will include consideration of whether the appropriate competitions have been specified.

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to raise concerns about the environmental impact of mining and glacier loss on the Tibetan Plateau; and what representations he has made on independent environmental monitoring in that region.

Answered by Kirsty McNeill - Minister of State (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)

We regularly engage China on climate and environmental issues, including through the UK-China Climate Dialogue. The Government is concerned about glacier loss, and tackling the climate and environmental crisis is a priority for the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office. We have supported research into climate and environmental risks including for the Tibetan Plateau. The UK also supports climate resilience in the wider Himalayan region, outside of China, through the Climate Action for a Resilient Asia programme, including the Himalayan Resilience Enabling Action Programme.

Question to the Department for Education:

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps were taken to ensure that prospective Plan 1 student loan borrowers in the 1998-99 academic year were made aware that their loans could remain repayable until the age of 65; in which documents this information was provided; and whether it was included in the loan agreement itself.

Answered by Josh MacAlister - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Education)

Plan 1 loans, and the decisions on their design, were made by previous governments. Although both pre-2006 and post-2006 loans were labelled Plan 1, they are different types of loan. Post-2006 Plan 1 loans had a 25-year repayment term, but higher tuition fees resulted in larger loan balances. Pre-2006 borrowers benefited from lower tuition fee loans and lower balances, with loans written off at the age of 65.

When a new student loan plan is introduced, its terms, including the repayment period, are considered as a whole and are set in legislation for that specific loan type. These terms are not applied retrospectively to borrowers who took out loans under earlier plans.

In relation to the pre-2006 Plan 1 cancellation, ‘The Student Loans: A guide to terms and conditions’ from the academic year 1998/99 states, “Before you reach 65 you will have to make repayments until you have paid off all that you owe. How long this takes will depend on your income during your working life. Once you reach 65 your loan will be cancelled.”

There are no plans to review pre-2006 Plan 1 terms, including the age 65 write-off.

Question to the Department for Education:

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what were the reasons for changing the cancellation terms for Plan 1 student loans for borrowers entering repayment from 2006, from cancellation at age 65 to cancellation 25 years after entering repayment; and what assessment was made of the potential impact of that change on borrowers.

Answered by Josh MacAlister - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Education)

Plan 1 loans, and the decisions on their design, were made by previous governments. Although both pre-2006 and post-2006 loans were labelled Plan 1, they are different types of loan. Post-2006 Plan 1 loans had a 25-year repayment term, but higher tuition fees resulted in larger loan balances. Pre-2006 borrowers benefited from lower tuition fee loans and lower balances, with loans written off at the age of 65.

When a new student loan plan is introduced, its terms, including the repayment period, are considered as a whole and are set in legislation for that specific loan type. These terms are not applied retrospectively to borrowers who took out loans under earlier plans.

In relation to the pre-2006 Plan 1 cancellation, ‘The Student Loans: A guide to terms and conditions’ from the academic year 1998/99 states, “Before you reach 65 you will have to make repayments until you have paid off all that you owe. How long this takes will depend on your income during your working life. Once you reach 65 your loan will be cancelled.”

There are no plans to review pre-2006 Plan 1 terms, including the age 65 write-off.

Question to the Home Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what recent discussions she has had with her European counterparts about strengthening cooperation to prevent small boat crossings in the English Channel.

Answered by Anna Turley - Minister of State (Home Office)

The Government is working with European partners to strengthen collective efforts to deter illegal migration and prevent dangerous Channel crossings, most notably with France. The UK maintains regular engagement with the French Government at all levels on illegal migration and border security.

Question to the Department for Work and Pensions:

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what procedures his Department has in place to support Universal Credit claimants experiencing immediate financial hardship while errors in their earnings calculations are being investigated.

Answered by Stephen Timms - Minister of State (Ministry of Housing Communities and Local Government) (Equalities)

Universal Credit claimants experiencing immediate financial hardship while an earnings issue is under investigation are encouraged to contact the Department. Staff will consider the claimant's individual circumstances and discuss support available. Where an error affecting entitlement is identified, the Department, working with HMRC/Employers where appropriate, will correct the earnings at the earliest opportunity.

Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether her Department has considered the potential merits of routinely publishing maternity outcomes by ethnicity at NHS trust level to support the identification of and action on racial inequalities in maternity care.

Answered by Alison McGovern - Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care)

The National Maternity and Neonatal Taskforce is currently considering a wide range of evidence and proposals to inform its development of the Maternity and Neonatal Action Plan, and in her response to the debate on Baby Loss Awareness Week on 12 October, my Rt Hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, who is chairing the taskforce, made clear that inequalities in maternal mortality related to ethnicity would be a key focus for its work, and that the action plan will be published before the end of the year.

Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what progress her Department has made towards setting a target to close the Black and Asian maternal mortality gap.

Answered by Alison McGovern - Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care)

The National Maternity and Neonatal Taskforce is currently considering a wide range of evidence and proposals to inform its development of the Maternity and Neonatal Action Plan, and in her response to the debate on Baby Loss Awareness Week on 12 October, my Rt Hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, who is chairing the taskforce, made clear that inequalities in maternal mortality related to ethnicity would be a key focus for its work, and that the action plan will be published before the end of the year.

Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, in the context of the recommendations of the Independent National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation published in June 2026, what progress the National Maternity and Neonatal Taskforce has made towards developing a national action plan, including measures to address racial inequalities in maternal outcomes.

Answered by Alison McGovern - Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care)

The National Maternity and Neonatal Taskforce is currently considering a wide range of evidence and proposals to inform its development of the Maternity and Neonatal Action Plan, and in her response to the debate on Baby Loss Awareness Week on 12 October, my Rt Hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, who is chairing the taskforce, made clear that inequalities in maternal mortality related to ethnicity would be a key focus for its work, and that the action plan will be published before the end of the year.

Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero:

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what progress her Department has made towards implementing the Debt Relief Scheme for eligible energy customers who accrued debt between 1 April 2022 and 31 March 2024.

Answered by Polly Billington - Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero)

The Government is working with Ofgem, which is considering a range of options to reduce energy debt. It is important that any intervention provides effective and fair support, is deliverable, and does not impose disproportionate costs on other consumers. The Government and Ofgem are therefore undertaking further work to develop the best approach to tackling both the stock of existing energy debt and the flow of new debt.

Question to the Department for Education:

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what support her Department provides to schools to (a) collaborate and (b) cluster to deliver wraparound childcare where individual schools are unable to provide adequate capacity.

Answered by Paul Waugh - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Education)

This government is committed to improving the affordability and availability of childcare and recognises that this requires a skilled workforce.

To support schools to recruit and train staff to deliver wraparound childcare, the department has published a workforce toolkit, available at: https://earlyyearscareers.campaign.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/182/2025/11/Workforce-Toolkit-Recruiting-Retaining-Supporting-your-Workforce-2.pdf.

We have also published a flexible working toolkit here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/get-help-with-flexible-working-in-schools.

These include practical resources and case studies to help schools recruit, train and retain staff for breakfast clubs and wraparound care. Schools delivering free breakfast clubs can also access support from specialist advisors.

Through the National Wraparound Programme, we invested over £225 million to support schools and providers to establish and expand wraparound childcare, creating over 120,000 additional places, including through cluster models and off-site provision. This year, we are providing £12.9 million to support local authorities with school-age childcare. Local authorities can support schools to overcome workforce challenges, and continue to support schools to deliver wraparound childcare, including through clusters where a school-led model may not be viable.

Question to the Department for Education:

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking to support schools to recruit and train staff to deliver wraparound childcare, particularly where roles involve split and part-time-only working patterns.

Answered by Paul Waugh - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Education)

This government is committed to improving the affordability and availability of childcare and recognises that this requires a skilled workforce.

To support schools to recruit and train staff to deliver wraparound childcare, the department has published a workforce toolkit, available at: https://earlyyearscareers.campaign.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/182/2025/11/Workforce-Toolkit-Recruiting-Retaining-Supporting-your-Workforce-2.pdf.

We have also published a flexible working toolkit here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/get-help-with-flexible-working-in-schools.

These include practical resources and case studies to help schools recruit, train and retain staff for breakfast clubs and wraparound care. Schools delivering free breakfast clubs can also access support from specialist advisors.

Through the National Wraparound Programme, we invested over £225 million to support schools and providers to establish and expand wraparound childcare, creating over 120,000 additional places, including through cluster models and off-site provision. This year, we are providing £12.9 million to support local authorities with school-age childcare. Local authorities can support schools to overcome workforce challenges, and continue to support schools to deliver wraparound childcare, including through clusters where a school-led model may not be viable.

Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs:

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, how many pupils in West Berkshire participated in the School Milk Subsidy Scheme in 2024/25.

Answered by Stephen Morgan - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)

There were 385 pupils out of a total of 4,836 eligible pupils in West Berkshire that participated in the School Milk Subsidy Scheme during the 2024/25 academic year

Question to the Home Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what progress her Department has made towards developing an identity repair solution for victims of identity theft; and when she expects such support to become available.

Answered by Dan Jarvis - Minister of State (Home Office) (Security) (Jointly with the Cabinet Office)

The Government recognises the serious and often lasting impact that identity theft can have on victims. Identity repair can play an important role in helping victims restore their identity, access tailored support and reduce the risk of further misuse of their personal information.

The Home Office is working with law enforcement and other partners to explore options for strengthening support for victims, including the development of an identity repair solution. Further details will be provided as this work progresses.

Question to the Department for Education:

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the level of risk of SEND reforms reducing access to appropriate provision for children and young people with the most complex needs.

Answered by Georgia Gould - Minister of State (Education)

The special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) system inherited by this government has lost the confidence of many families and is not delivering the support children and young people need. The department has consulted on reforms to improve the system so that in future families no longer have to fight for support, and children and young people with SEND receive the provision they need quicker and closer to home.

Our reforms intend to improve the quality and consistency of support for children with complex needs. Under the proposals, children and young people requiring a Specialist Provision Package (SPP) would be eligible for an education, health and care (EHC) plan. SPPs will underpin EHC plan entitlements, be developed with experts, including parents, and overseen by an independent expert panel. They will ensure a high quality evidence based offer for all children and young people with complex needs.

We will also improve support available without the need for an EHC plan. This includes proposals to ensure settings identify and meet need, including a legal duty to develop Individual Support Plans. This will be supported by new National Inclusion Standards and our ongoing investment to build mainstream capacity.

The impact of these proposals is set out in the published ‘SEND Reform: Equalities Impact Assessment’, which includes projections of how children and young people may be affected. We have also tested the proposals with SEND sector experts and practitioners, and consultation responses will help inform the final reforms and impact assessments.

Question to the Department for Education:

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether she has considered ensuring that Inclusion Bases have access to appropriately trained specialist staff to meet the needs of the children and young people they support.

Answered by Georgia Gould - Minister of State (Education)

The department’s guidance on inclusion bases in schools sets the expectation that curriculum content and interventions should be led by a teacher. Where specialist input is required, such as therapeutic, pastoral or medical support, this should be led by an appropriately qualified professional.

We are providing around £1.8 billion over the next 3 years to enable local area partnerships, including local authorities and integrated care boards, to work together to develop a new ‘Experts at Hand’ offer. This will support inclusion bases and strengthen the capability of mainstream education settings by improving access to universal and targeted support from key services, healthcare professionals and specialist education practitioners.

Question to the Department for Education:

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking to address the wellbeing and workload harms that school inspection can place on education professionals.

Answered by Georgia Gould - Minister of State (Education)

Inspection and accountability are essential to ensuring every child receives a high quality education. At the same time this should not come at the expense of teacher and headteacher wellbeing, which we take incredibly seriously.

The department is working with Ofsted and sector leaders to ensure accountability is collaborative, proportionate and fair, while remaining focused on delivering the best outcomes for children.

Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government:

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment her Department has made of the findings of the 2025 Women's Rough Sleeping Census on the number of women experiencing rough sleeping who are not identified through existing official data collection methods.

Answered by Florence Eshalomi - Minister of State (Housing, Communities and Local Government)

The Government recognises that women experiencing rough sleeping are often less visible and may be at greater risk of violence, abuse and exploitation.

Evidence from a range of sources, including the department’s rough sleeping statistics and the Women’s Rough Sleeping Census, builds a broader understanding of the challenges faced by women. This is why we encourage all local authorities to carry out a women’s census in their areas.

We continue to work closely with local authorities and specialist organisations to improve outcomes for women experiencing homelessness and rough sleeping, supported by over £4 million in homelessness and rough sleeping services from 2026/27 to 2028/29.

Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government:

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment her Department has made of the potential merits of funding and implementing the Women's Rough Sleeping Census across all local authority areas in England from 2027.

Answered by Florence Eshalomi - Minister of State (Housing, Communities and Local Government)

The Government recognises that women experiencing rough sleeping are often less visible and may be at greater risk of violence, abuse and exploitation.

Evidence from a range of sources, including the department’s rough sleeping statistics and the Women’s Rough Sleeping Census, builds a broader understanding of the challenges faced by women. This is why we encourage all local authorities to carry out a women’s census in their areas.

We continue to work closely with local authorities and specialist organisations to improve outcomes for women experiencing homelessness and rough sleeping, supported by over £4 million in homelessness and rough sleeping services from 2026/27 to 2028/29.

Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government:

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether Homes England has undertaken a post-award evaluation of the Affordable Homes Programme grant allocation awarded to McCarthy Stone (Shared Ownership) Ltd in 2021, including an assessment of the funding's value for money and delivery outcomes for residents.

Answered by Matthew Pennycook - Minister of State (Housing, Communities and Local Government)

Homes England has governance and assurance mechanisms to monitor delivery, performance and compliance, including whether allocations remain deliverable and funding conditions are met.

Individual Strategic Partnerships are subject to ongoing scrutiny and oversight throughout the life of their grant agreements. Homes England does not undertake post-award evaluations of individual Strategic Partnership allocations.

Details of Strategic Partnership management can be found on gov.uk here and in published grant agreements.

Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government:

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what monitoring Homes England has undertaken of its 2021 Affordable Homes Programme grant allocation to McCarthy Stone (Shared Ownership) Ltd.

Answered by Matthew Pennycook - Minister of State (Housing, Communities and Local Government)

Homes England has governance and assurance mechanisms to monitor delivery, performance and compliance, including whether allocations remain deliverable and funding conditions are met.

Individual Strategic Partnerships are subject to ongoing scrutiny and oversight throughout the life of their grant agreements. Homes England does not undertake post-award evaluations of individual Strategic Partnership allocations.

Details of Strategic Partnership management can be found on gov.uk here and in published grant agreements.

Question to the Home Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what transitional arrangements she plans to introduce for UK Ancestry visa holders and their dependants who are partway through the five-year route to indefinite leave to remain; and when she plans to announce a decision on those arrangements.

Answered by Jo White - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Home Office)

The consultation for the earned settlement model, as proposed in ‘A Fairer Pathway to Settlement’, was open to the public between 20 November 2025 and 12 February 2026.

We received over 200,000 responses and are now in the process of carefully considering the feedback received, including consideration of any potential exemptions or transitional measures for those already on a pathway to settlement. As no final decisions have been made, I can give no further detail at this time.

The final model will also be subject to economic and equality impact assessments, which we have committed to publish in due course. In the meantime, the current UK Ancestry visa rules will continue to apply, and any changes will be communicated in due course.

Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government:

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what progress her Department has made on developing the social cohesion measurement framework and risk tool announced in March 2026; and how these will help local authorities identify and address pressures within communities.

Answered by Florence Eshalomi - Minister of State (Housing, Communities and Local Government)

In Protecting What Matters, we committed to develop a Social Cohesion Measurement Framework, providing clearer and more consistent metrics to measure local cohesion. Work on the framework is underway and we will publish fuller details in due course. The Framework will enable local areas to assess cohesion in a robust and comparable way. The Framework will be available to local government, civil society and impact investors across England, supporting early identification of emerging tensions and ensuring that public and philanthropic investment meets local needs. We will also engage devolved governments as part of this work.

Home-Start West Berkshire’s long-serving volunteers

Newbury awards at Thames and Chiltern in Bloom 2026

Military Homes Standard for Single Living Accommodation

One Health Day

Appointment of Russian diplomat to lead United Nations' mine-action work

Rural fuel duty relief

Somerset Prostate Support Association and rural access to PSA testing

Harry Kane's Ballon d'Or

Delivery of Budget 2026 through property tax systems

Sustainable Farming Incentive 2026

E1 settlements

World Menopause Day 2026

Defibrillators in police vehicles

Humanitarian situation in Russian-occupied Oleshky

Cancer treatment in rural areas

Ukrainian Day of Defenders

Support for off-grid homes

19th International Day of Democracy

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