Politics
UK bill would remove faith-based restriction on prime ministerial advice
The bill would remove a rule preventing a Roman Catholic or Jewish prime minister from advising the monarch on Church of England appointments.
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Government
UK and EU review Windsor Framework implementation
The joint committee reviewed customs and sanitary controls for goods moving to Northern Ireland and confirmed no customs duties on consumer parcels covered by the arrangements.
Education
Inclusive resource centres extend mobile support in Ukraine
UNESCO supports 133 Inclusive Resource Centres across Ukraine that serve more than 920,000 children aged 0–18. Over 53,000 children have received comprehensive assessments and services and been included in inclusive education.
Health
England sets out patient-safety actions after Thirlwall inquiry
The English government announced initial measures on neonatal safety, safeguarding and accountability following the Thirlwall Inquiry into Countess of Chester Hospital.
Education
Nigeria validates national career-guidance framework
Stakeholders from education, labour and youth-development sectors in Nigeria completed a three-day validation process for the National Framework for Career Guidance and Counselling in Abuja on 14–16 September. UNESCO and GIZ organised the workshop with federal ministries.
Climate
UK announces more early support to prepare communities for El Niño
A new assistance package aims to help at-risk communities prepare before drought, flood and food-supply shocks.
Health
UK commission publishes recommendations on regulating AI in healthcare
An independent UK commission recommended staged authorization, ongoing monitoring and public safety information for healthcare AI tools.
Government
UK government sets out plan to reduce unnecessary consultations
The Cabinet Office said it had identified around 7,000 statutory consultation duties and asked departments to reduce unnecessary processes.
Education
Nigeria education group coordinates support for national priorities
The Nigeria Education Group brought the Federal Ministry of Education and development partners together in Abuja on 9 September. Minister Maruf Tunji Alausa chaired the meeting, with UNESCO representative Isaías Barreto da Rosa serving as co-chair.
Health
England announces £1.5bn for hospital safety and resilience
The English government announced more than £1.5 billion for over 950 projects to make hospital buildings safer and more resilient.
Fiscal Policy
New HMRC registration service delivers tax reference in 72 hours
The UK’s online Self Assessment registration now includes pre-filled forms and a save-and-return function.
Security
SAP releases 19 new security notes in its September patch cycle
SAP said it issued 19 new security notes and updated one earlier note on 8 September; its list included two critical flaws scored 10.0 and 9.8 on CVSS.