Regulators share guidance on ‘giving with confidence’ this festive season

To mark ‘Giving Tuesday’, a global day of generosity, the Fundraising Regulator, Charity Commission for England and Wales and Action Fraud join forces to remind people how to give with confidence.



Lay members appointed to the Security Vetting Appeals Panel

Five lay members have been appointed and will take up roles on the panel.



Arrests for illegal working up after Home Office crack down

New data shows illegal working arrests have increased by 25% since the election.



1 January 2025: Update to the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) fees

The Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) fee structure changed on 1 January 2025.



Victims of infected blood scandal encouraged to apply to support schemes

People eligible are encouraged to apply to an Infected Blood Support Scheme before 31 March 2025, to start receiving regular support payments.