Education
School Suspensions Guidance Gives the Timetable a Nervous Breakdown
Updated school suspensions guidance took effect in England on 26 July 2026. The timetable is taking notes and losing the plot.
England
Science & Technology
Wildlife Rich Habitat Fund Opens, and the Moorland Notebook Wants a Trophy
The Government’s £30 million Wildlife Rich Habitat Fund promises habitat restoration across England’s protected landscapes, while the moorland notebook seeks official recognition.
Health & Lifestyle
Heat Health Surveillance Spots a Crisis, So the Garden Bench Opens a Hotline
UK heat health surveillance recorded rising heat related activity across several services during week 21, leaving the garden bench eager to run the hotline.
Education
Student Finance Deadline 2026 Sends the Calendar Into Training
New students in England were reminded to apply for student finance by 15 May, while the calendar began training for a career in administration.
UK Politics & Public Life
Recovery Grant Rules Give Councils a Bigger Folder
The Recovery Grant determination sets out council funding, an uplift and a guarantee, while the wooden coin studies the paperwork.
UK Politics & Public Life
Mayoral Authorities Must Audition for More Paperwork
Government guidance asks Mayoral Strategic Authorities to prove they can manage new powers, funding and major programmes before receiving them.
Culture & Entertainment
Golden Eagles May Return, Uplands Prepare the Minutes
England will explore bringing back golden eagles, while the consultation prepares to achieve lift off.