Today’s digest covers falling sexually transmitted infection rates among gay and bisexual men and government efforts to expand family legal aid services for people facing family disputes.

New support hub launches for victims and survivors of terrorism Summary: A new support hub has opened to provide specialist care for people affected by terrorism attacks. The service offers…

GTR services transferred to public ownership Summary: GTR rail services are now run by a government-owned company called DfT Operator Ltd (DFTO) instead of a private operator. Why it matters:…

Salmonella cases in England at a decade high Summary: England is experiencing the highest number of salmonella cases in ten years. The UK Health Security Agency is reminding people to…

Millions to benefit from lower travel and food costs Summary: The government has identified 125 everyday essentials for tariff reductions, including fruit, oils and pantry staples. Mileage rates for working…

Heat-health alerts issued across England Summary: The UK Health Security Agency has issued amber and yellow heat-health alerts for England due to high temperatures expected in the coming days. Why…

Nature loss: an urgent financial risk Summary: A government report warns that nature loss poses a serious financial risk to society and should be taken seriously by financial institutions and…

Government and rail industry say ‘enough’ to sexual harassment Summary: The government and rail companies are launching a campaign to tackle sexual harassment on trains and at stations. Train operators…

Summer VAT Discount on Family Activities and Meals Summary: From 25 June to 1 September 2026, VAT on children’s menu meals in restaurants and family leisure activities will drop from…

UK Government Daily Digest Record funding to tackle grooming gangs and child sex abuse Summary: The Home Office has announced £100 million to fight child sex offences and protect victims…