Multiples vulnérabilités dans Oracle Weblogic Server

CERT-FR published advisory CERTFR-2026-AVI-0473 on 22 April 2026 alerting organisations to multiple critical vulnerabilities in Oracle WebLogic Server affecting versions 12.2.1.4.0, 14.1.1.0.0, 14.1.2.0.0, and 15.1.1.0.0. The vulnerabilities enable remote code execution, remote denial of service, data confidentiality compromise, and integrity breaches. Eight CVEs are referenced including CVE-2025-35036, CVE-2025-46392, and CVE-2026-34305. Affected parties are directed to apply Oracle's Critical Patch Update released 21 April 2026.

Multiple Vulnerabilities in Oracle Solaris and Sun ZFS Storage Allow Remote Code Execution

CERT-FR published advisory CERTFR-2026-AVI-0471 on 22 April 2026 disclosing multiple vulnerabilities in Oracle Systems products. The affected systems are Oracle Solaris version 11.4 and Sun ZFS Storage Appliance Kit version 8.8. The vulnerabilities enable remote arbitrary code execution and denial of service attacks. Organizations running these Oracle products should refer to Oracle's Critical Patch Update cpuapr2026 (published 21 April 2026) for available patches and remediation guidance.

Oracle VirtualBox v7.2.6 Multiple Security Vulnerabilities

CERT-FR publishedAvis CERTFR-2026-AVI-0472 on 22 April 2026, disclosing 9 CVEs affecting Oracle VM VirtualBox version 7.2.6. The vulnerabilities enable remote code execution, remote denial of service, data confidentiality breaches, and data integrity compromises. Organizations using Oracle Virtualization products should refer to Oracle's cpuapr2026 security bulletin for patch information.

Multiple Mozilla Vulnerabilities Allow Remote Code Execution

CERT-FR published advisory CERTFR-2026-AVI-0480 on 22 April 2026 disclosing 43 CVEs across Mozilla product lines including Firefox ESR, Firefox, and Thunderbird. Affected versions include Firefox ESR prior to 115.35 and 140.10, Firefox prior to 150, and Thunderbird prior to 140.10 and 150. The vulnerabilities permit remote code execution, privilege escalation, data confidentiality breach, denial of service, and security policy bypass. No compliance deadline is stated; organizations are advised to apply patches from Mozilla's security bulletins mfsa2026-30 through mfsa2026-34.

Central Clearing Rollout Reshaped Derivatives 18 Years Post-Crisis

ISDA's April 2026 IQ newsletter reviews the transformative impact of post-2008 financial crisis reforms on derivatives markets, 18 years after central clearing, margin requirements, and Basel III capital standards were introduced. The publication notes ongoing recalibration efforts: US regulators published a Basel III proposal on March 19 with improvements to risk-sensitive capital frameworks, while the UK's Basel 3.1 framework finalised in January faces a one-year delay to the internal models approach for market risk. The newsletter also covers EU and UK consultations aimed at simplifying trade reporting burdens and highlights ISDA's Digital Regulatory Reporting initiative for reducing compliance costs.

Natixis CIB Adopts ISDA Digital Regulatory Reporting Solution

Natixis CIB has adopted ISDA's Digital Regulatory Reporting (DRR) solution, which uses the Common Domain Model (CDM) to convert regulatory reporting rules into machine-executable code. The adoption enables more accurate and consistent data reporting to regulators while reducing compliance time, resources and costs. The solution has been applied to eight sets of reporting rules worldwide, with ISDA committed to supporting 14 core regulatory reporting regimes across nine jurisdictions.

India Derivatives Markets Forum: Scott O'Malia Opening Remarks

ISDA held its third annual India Derivatives Markets Forum on April 16, 2026, with CEO Scott O'Malia delivering opening remarks framing derivatives as critical infrastructure for India's economic ambitions. India, now the world's fourth-largest economy, ranks only 17th globally for FX derivatives and 20th for interest rate derivatives despite recent growth, creating a gap between market size and hedging depth. The speech reviews progress including close-out netting legislation (2020), the ESMA-RBI CCP cooperation agreement, and phased margin requirements for non-cleared derivatives, while advocating for expanded participant access and instrument variety to deepen India's derivatives markets.

UK Sanctions End-Use Controls Business Guidance

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) and the Office of Trade Sanctions Implementation (OTSI) have published guidance to help UK businesses understand Sanctions End-Use Controls (SEUC) and ensure compliance. The guidance covers goods subject to SEUC, licence application processes, border stop procedures, record-keeping and due diligence requirements, and penalties for non-compliance. Businesses engaged in international trade should review the guidance to assess whether their goods or activities fall within the scope of SEUC.

FPSC to Hold Need Determination Hearing for Florida Power & Light's Proposed Transmission Line Project

The Florida Public Service Commission will hold a public hearing on April 23, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. EDT to consider Florida Power & Light Company's petition for a determination of need for the proposed Andytown-Oasis transmission lines project in Broward and Miami-Dade Counties. The project includes four new transmission lines: one 500kV line from Andytown substation to Oasis substation, one 500kV line from Quarry substation to Oasis substation, one 230kV line from Oasis substation to Quarry substation, and one 230kV line from Oasis substation to Levee substation. The hearing will take place at the Betty Easley Conference Center in Tallahassee.

Sekorski v. Taylor Fresh Foods Inc et al - Product Liability Complaint

Tracy Sekorski filed a product liability civil complaint against Taylor Fresh Foods, Inc. and all other defendants in the Northern District of California on April 22, 2026, case number 5:26-cv-03374. The complaint was filed with a $405 filing fee and is categorized under Personal Injury Product Liability as a diversity jurisdiction civil case. No damages amount or specific product is listed in the publicly available docket summary.

Canada Gazette Part II: Three Statutory Instruments - Agricultural Marketing, Turkey Quota, Philippines Visiting Forces

The Canada Gazette Part II index for April 22, 2026 publishes three statutory instruments: SOR/2026-65 (Canadian Turkey Marketing Quota Regulations, 1990, amending the Farm Products Agencies Act), SOR/2026-66 (Agricultural Marketing Programs Regulations (2026), amending the Agricultural Marketing Programs Act), and SOR/2026-67 (Proclamation designating the Republic of the Philippines as a Designated State under the Visiting Forces Act). SOR/2026-67 is marked as new. All three instruments were registered in March and April 2026. The actual regulatory text for each instrument is available through separate HTML links on the index page.

Historical Program Memoranda 2000-2003 Medicare Guidance

CMS has published an archive index of Program Memoranda issued between 2000 and 2003, during the period when CMS operated under its former name HCFA. The index lists 32 memoranda covering topics including Medicare payment policies, HIPAA compliance requirements, rural health clinic payment rates, ambulance fee schedules, and claims processing rules. Several entries are marked as rescinded or retracted. These memoranda communicated one-time, non-recurring action items or information requests to Medicare contractors and providers.

MFT Licensure Forms, Applications, Supervised Experience, Policies, Guidelines

The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council (TX BBHE), through the Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists, has published updated forms and publications for MFT licensure on its public webpage. The posted materials include applications for licensure with required-document checklists, supervised experience verification forms, military service forms, and miscellaneous forms such as reinstatement checklists and SAVE verification. The page also hosts policies and guidelines covering social media use, technology-assisted services, and new and emerging practice or technology guidelines.

Texas Behavioral Health Council, Board Meeting Schedules

The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council maintains a public-facing page listing upcoming and past meeting schedules for the Council and its five member boards: the Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists, the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors, the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists, and the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners. The page informs the public that meeting notices are filed with the Texas Register and are accessible via the Open Meeting Viewer, and that agendas and supporting materials are typically published 7 business days before each meeting. Since May 2021, the Council has transitioned from written meeting minutes to audio/video recordings of open meetings, which are available on the Council's YouTube channel or via public information request. No new compliance obligations or regulatory changes are described.

LUMORA Extension Request — F&F Fine Wines International Inc. v. Rolling Hills Vineyard LLC

F&F Fine Wines International Inc. filed a first 30-day extension request to oppose the trademark application LUMORA (Serial No. 99437749) filed by Rolling Hills Vineyard, LLC. The TTAB proceeding was docketed on April 21, 2026. This extension request does not decide the merits of the opposition — it only extends the deadline by which the opposer must file a Notice of Opposition.

VIPBOSS Extension - HUGO BOSS AG v. Shenzhen Weibosi Technology

HUGO BOSS AG has filed a first 30-day request to extend the time to oppose trademark application TTAB99437754 for the mark VIPBOSS, filed by defendant Shenzhen Weibosi Technology Co., Ltd. The extension request was filed with the USPTO Trademark Trial and Appeal Board on April 21, 2026. This is a procedural step in the trademark opposition process and does not represent a substantive ruling on the merits of either party's position.

Vivun Inc v. WisdomLabs.AI Inc. TTAB Extension VIVEN

Vivun Inc. filed a first 90-day request to extend time to oppose WisdomLabs.AI Inc.'s trademark application for VIVEN with the USPTO Trademark Trial and Appeal Board on April 21, 2026. The extension request, docketed as TTAB99437637, is a standard procedural step in trademark opposition proceedings that allows the opposing party additional time to prepare its case.

SP SUPER PAWS Extension Request, DC Comics v. van der Beek

DC Comics filed a first 30-day extension request to oppose the trademark application for 'SP SUPER PAWS' filed by Amanda van der Beek before the USPTO Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. The filing date was April 21, 2026, under TTAB proceeding number TTAB99435729. This is a standard trademark opposition procedural filing and does not itself determine trademark rights.

Apotex Inc. v. SKNV LLC - APORIX Extension Request

Apotex Inc. filed a first 90-day request to extend time to oppose the APORIX trademark (TTAB Case No. TTAB99436196) filed by SKNV LLC. The extension request was filed on April 21, 2026. This procedural filing extends the timeline for Apotex to file a Notice of Opposition against the APORIX mark registration.

PADAWAN Cancellation - Lucasfilm Ltd. LLC vs Shenzhen Espcheap Co.

Lucasfilm Ltd. LLC and Lucasfilm Entertainment Company Ltd. LLC filed TTAB Cancellation Proceeding TTAB92083937 against Shenzhen Espcheap Co., Ltd. and Rosemead Trading Limited on December 15, 2023, seeking cancellation of the PADAWAN trademark registration. The proceeding was recorded on April 21, 2026, with document status noted as undeliverable mail. The cancellation targets what appears to be a Star Wars-related mark, consistent with Lucasfilm's ongoing enforcement of its Jedi terminology trademarks.

Buckle Brands Requests First 90-Day Extension to Oppose BUCKLE-UP WITH BUCKLE-DOWN

Buckle Brands, Inc. filed a first 90-day extension request to oppose the trademark application for BUCKLE-UP WITH BUCKLE-DOWN, assigned to Defendant Buckle-Down Inc. The extension was filed on April 21, 2026 under TTAB proceeding number TTAB99434043. This procedural filing extends the deadline for Buckle Brands to formally oppose the mark without waiving any rights.

CEO Rise Cancellation Denied, Lena West Plaintiff

The USPTO Trademark Trial and Appeal Board issued a final decision denying Lena West's petition to cancel the CEO RISE trademark (Registration No. 92083680). The cancellation proceeding, filed on November 16, 2023, was resolved on April 21, 2026 with the board ruling against the plaintiff's cancellation request. The defendant CEO Rise retains its registered trademark.

RAFT Trademark Cancellation, Redbeet vs Novikov

Redbeet Interactive AB filed Cancellation No. 92075698 against Alexander Novikov's RAFT trademark registration before the USPTO Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. The cancellation proceeding was filed on November 10, 2020, and the Board issued a decision on April 21, 2026. The abstract indicates a request for reconsideration of the Board's final decision was filed, suggesting the case remains active in the TTAB process.

ENACT Cancellation: GD Plus LLC vs VIZIO

GD Plus LLC filed a cancellation proceeding against VIZIO, Inc. regarding the registered mark ENACT before the USPTO Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. The case (TTAB92083907) was filed on December 13, 2023, and as of April 21, 2026, the proceeding is suspended. The original document may be viewed through the USPTO TTABVue portal.

Apollo TTAB Cancellation by Baidu

Baidu Online Network Technology (Beijing) Co., Ltd. and Apollo Intelligent Driving Technology (Beijing) Co., Ltd. filed a TTAB cancellation proceeding against Apollo Automobile Limited seeking cancellation of the APOLLO trademark (Proceeding No. TTAB92077339). The original cancellation petition was filed on June 8, 2021. Defendant Apollo Automobile Limited has 30 days from April 21, 2026 to respond to the cancellation action. Trademark owners and competitors in the automotive and technology sectors should monitor this proceeding for potential market and branding implications involving the APOLLO mark.

SOLVIDA Extension, Solana Foundation vs RASSCO, Apr 21

Solana Foundation filed a first 30-day request to extend the time to oppose RASSCO FZCO's SOLVIDA trademark application before the USPTO Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. The extension request, filed on April 21, 2026 as case TTAB99434670, grants additional time for Solana Foundation to prepare opposition arguments. Trademark applicants like RASSCO FZCO should monitor TTAB proceedings and respond to any subsequently filed opposition.

EPO News Index: IP Education, DOCX Filing, Live Captions, Guidelines Updates

The European Patent Office published ten news items covering April–March 2026, including an IP education framework reaching over 6,500 students at more than 100 partner universities, expansion of EPAC certification access, introduction of automated live captions in oral proceedings via Zoom, availability of DOCX filing for all users, and Guidelines 2026 entering into force. Also covered: the President's mission to Georgia on technology transfer cooperation, a second convergence of practice cycle conclusion, and exchanges with German industry IP experts on AI and the Unitary Patent system.

Deutsche Bank v. LeTennier: First NY Appellate AI Citation Sanctions

The NY State Bar analyzes Deutsche Bank Natl. Trust Co. v. LeTennier, New York's first appellate-level decision on sanctions for generative AI misuse. Defense counsel was sanctioned $5,000 for submitting at least 23 fabricated AI-generated cases across five appellate filings, plus an additional $2,500 for counsel and $2,500 for the defendant for pursuing a frivolous appeal. The court held that citing fabricated authority is inherently frivolous under 22 N.Y.C.R.R. 130-1.1(c)(1) and that attorney signature obligations require reasonable inquiry regardless of AI tool use.

NYSBA Celebrates 150th Anniversary and Annual Meeting in New York City

The New York State Bar Association celebrated its 150th anniversary at its 2026 Annual Meeting held at the Hilton Midtown in New York City, drawing thousands of lawyers. The event featured the Constance Baker Motley Symposium honoring Madam C.J. Walker, a Presidential Summit on constitutional failure with Pulitzer Prize historian Jack Rakove and Jan. 6 prosecutor Sonia Mittal, and a Presidential Gala where Governor Kathy Hochul received the Association's Gold Medal. NYSBA also launched 'Rural Ready,' an initiative with the Unified Court System to address New York's legal deserts, and reported that membership increased year over year for the first time in over a decade, with all sections growing at least 10%.

Supreme Court Likely to Decide Academic Freedom Cases

The New York State Bar Association published an article by Seth F. Gilbertson analyzing the constitutional doctrine of academic freedom and predicting that the Supreme Court will likely revisit its Keyishian precedent. The article traces the doctrine's development through three landmark cases—Adler v. Board of Education, Sweezy v. New Hampshire, and Keyishian v. Board of Regents—and argues that contemporary legislative and political pressures on higher education institutions make Supreme Court review increasingly probable.

North Dakota 2025 Taxable Sales Rise 0.27% to $27.16B

North Dakota taxable sales and purchases for calendar year 2025 totaled $27.16 billion, a 0.27% increase over 2024's $27.09 billion. Retail trade, the state's largest revenue category, posted modest quarterly increases while mining and oil extraction contracted, particularly in the second half of the year due to lower commodity pricing and tariff-related impacts. Fourth quarter results showed a 2.29% decrease compared to the same period in 2024.

In Memoriam: Associate Justice Howard B. Wiener

Former Associate Justice Howard B. Wiener of the Fourth District Court of Appeal, Division One, passed away on March 20, 2026, at age 95. Governor Edmund G. Brown, Jr. appointed him to the San Bernardino County Superior Court on July 25, 1975, and elevated him to the Court of Appeal in May 1978, where he served until his retirement on December 31, 1993. Justice Wiener practiced law for 20 years, served on multiple bar association boards, taught at two law schools, and authored a civil practice guide before engaging in private dispute resolution in over 1,700 cases.

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ANVISA Launches Automatic Electronic Certificate Issuance for Registered and Notified Foods via Solicita

ANVISA announced on April 22, 2026, that the issuance of certificates and certifications for registered and notified foods can now be performed via self-service through the Solicita system. The new functionality uses the agency's database to automatically generate electronic documents, allowing users to produce certificates instantly without analysis or intervention by ANVISA technicians. The system replaces the previous manual Certidão de Venda Livre para Exportação de Alimentos (CVLEA) process when the document's sole purpose is to confirm the validity of the sanitary registration.

Registrations Open, 16th World Pharmacopoeias Meeting, Brasília, June 15-18

Anvisa announces registration opening for the 16th International Meeting of World Pharmacopoeias (IMWP) in Brasília from June 15-18, 2026, marking the centenary of the Brazilian Pharmacopoeia. The American, British, European, Indian, Japanese, Mexican, South Korean, Russian, Vietnamese, and Uzbek pharmacopoeias, plus WHO, will present technical sessions. Public participation is limited to June 17-18 with prior registration required.

Brazil Updates Turmeric Supplement Safety Limits, Labels

ANVISA published Instrução Normativa 438/2026 on April 22, 2026, updating IN 28/2018 for food supplements containing turmeric (Curcuma longa) or curcuminoids, based on post-market monitoring identifying potential liver damage risks. The rule introduces three key changes: mandatory warning labels for pregnant women, nursing mothers, children, and individuals with liver/biliary diseases or gastric ulcers; new curcumin consumption limits calculated as total curcuminoids; and inclusion of tetrahydrocurcuminoids as a permitted ingredient with mixing restrictions.

Judicial Council to Consider Mandatory Reporting of Civil Arrests in Court Facilities

Judicial Council members will meet on April 24, 2026 to consider a proposed rule requiring superior courts to report civil arrests occurring in court facilities, including arrests related to federal immigration enforcement actions. The rule aims to help the judicial branch assess impacts on courts and access to justice and respond to court or community concerns. Additional agenda items include reports on pretrial programs and practices, gender inclusivity of juror identification and questionnaires per AB 1899 (2024), capital habeas corpus proceedings, and a presentation from the California Access to Justice Commission.

Uzbekistan GDP Grows 7.7%, Inflation Falls to 7.3% in 2025

Uzbekistan achieved 7.7 percent real GDP growth in 2025, driven by robust consumption and investment, while headline CPI inflation declined to 7.3 percent year-on-year at end-2025 from 9.8 percent a year earlier. The current account deficit narrowed to 3.9 percent of GDP and international reserves remained ample at approximately 13 months of imports. The IMF Article IV mission projects resilient growth of 6.8 percent for 2026, with inflation expected to reach the CBU's 5 percent target in 2027, and advises maintaining a firmly tight monetary policy stance amid ongoing inflationary pressures.

CBU and IMF Expert Discuss Research Capacity Building

The Central Bank of the Republic of Uzbekistan held a discussion with Marko Skreb, former Governor of the Croatian National Bank and IMF consultant, focused on strengthening the CBU's analytical function and building institutional research capacity over the medium term. The strategy addresses systematizing research processes, enhancing the research environment, developing modern analytical and modelling tools, and integrating research findings more effectively into policy discussions. A series of lectures, presentations, and working sessions with Research Department staff are being conducted to further strengthen analytical capacity and promote knowledge exchange.

Monetary Policy Seminar at Banking and Finance Academy, 16 April 2026

The Central Bank of Uzbekistan held a monetary policy seminar at the Banking and Finance Academy on 16 April 2026, covering the inflation targeting regime, the policy rate as the central monetary instrument, and the transmission mechanism through the banking system. The presentation explained how changes in the policy rate affect lending and deposit rates, business decisions, investment, and household financial behavior with time lags. The seminar emphasized transparency and clear communication as key principles of the inflation targeting framework.

Nevada Unemployment 5.3% Feb 2026, Las Vegas 5.8%

Nevada's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate held steady at 5.3 percent in February 2026, unchanged from January and down 0.1 percentage point from 5.4 percent in February 2025. The Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas MSA registered 5.8 percent, Reno-Sparks MSA 4.6 percent, and Carson City MSA 4.5 percent, all not seasonally adjusted. County rates ranged from 3.8 percent in Humboldt County (lowest) to 10.8 percent in Mineral County (highest), with 9 of Nevada's 17 counties recording month-over-month decreases. The state labor force comprised 1,698,029 people, up 40,539 from February 2025.

Nevada Leads Nation Adding 30,200 Jobs, 1.9% Growth

Nevada added 30,200 jobs (1.9% growth) from January 2025 to January 2026, reaching over 1.6 million total jobs for the first time on record. DETR's Research & Analysis Bureau conducted its annual analysis of employer quarterly data submitted through the unemployment insurance program, finding that total employment was higher and growing faster than initially reported through the end of 2025. Nevada now ranks first in the nation for job growth, with significant gains in construction, health care, business services, and education.

Governor Mike Kehoe to Sign HB 2061, HB 2423, HB 2641, HB 2934 into Law, April 23, 2026

Governor Mike Kehoe will sign House Bills 2061, 2423, 2641, and 2934 into law on Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. in the Governor's Office (Room 216) at the Missouri State Capitol in Jefferson City. The bill signing ceremony is open to members of the media and invited guests only; the event will be livestreamed on Governor Kehoe's Facebook and X pages.

DSH Department Letters on IST, Diversion, and CONREP Programs

CA DSH publishes a collection of departmental letters providing operational guidance to stakeholders on three forensic mental health programs: Incompetent to Stand Trial (IST), Conditional Release Program (CONREP), and Diversion. The collection includes letters dating from 2019 to 2025, with Letter 25-001 covering a new process for IST out-of-custody individuals, Letter 25-002 superseding prior diversion funding guidance, and Letter 23-003 superseding the IST Growth Cap methodology. Letters 22-001, 22-002, 23-002, and 24-003 are explicitly noted as superseded by subsequent letters. The page also includes growth cap methodology attachments, dispute processes, and rate/tier information.

DSH Regulations Governed by California Statutes

The California Department of State Hospitals publishes an index of its regulatory actions governed by California statutes, including one proposed regulation (State Hospital Visitation Process under regular rulemaking) and 21 completed regulations spanning 2016–2025. Completed regulations cover areas including patient property, contraband, enhanced treatment programs, sexually violent predator assessments, court evaluator appointments, and end-of-life options, with effective dates ranging from April 2016 to December 2025. Comments on proposed regulations may be submitted via email or U.S. Mail to the Regulations and Policy Unit.

CA DSH Patient Demographics and Forensic vs Civil Commitment Population Data Published

The California Department of State Hospitals published access to two datasets via the California Health and Human Services Agency Open Data Portal: patient demographics broken down by age groups from Fiscal Years 2010 to 2018, and forensic versus civil commitment population counts. The page also links to annual reports (2016–2018), hospital violence reports spanning 2010–2020, quarterly seclusion and restraint data, and State Leadership Accountability Act reports.

UK House Price Index February 2026 Shows 0.1% Monthly Rise Average £268,000

The UK House Price Index for February 2026 shows house prices rose 0.1% since January 2026, with an annual price rise of 1.2% bringing the average UK property value to £268,000. England saw a 0.2% monthly increase (£290,000 average), Wales rose 0.3% (£210,000 average), while London experienced the steepest monthly fall at -1.9% (£542,000 average).

UK House Price Index February 2026 Data Downloads

HM Land Registry published the UK House Price Index data for February 2026, making aggregated datasets available as CSV downloads including full HPI files, average prices by property type, sales volumes, cash mortgage sales, first-time buyer data, new build statistics, index figures, seasonally adjusted data, and repossessions data. Revisions tables for the previous 12 months are also provided for UK, England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.

UK House Price Index February 2026

HM Land Registry published the monthly UK House Price Index for February 2026 on 22 April 2026. The release provides accredited official statistics covering headline statistics, price changes, sales volumes, property status, buyer status, funding status, and repossession volumes for England, Scotland, and Wales. Separate reports are available for Northern Ireland via the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency.

UK Government Explores Private Investment to Drive Defence as Engine for Growth

The Defence Secretary and Chancellor met with leaders from UK banking, venture capital and strategic finance at the Defence Investors' Advisory Group (DIAG) to explore how private investment could accelerate defence readiness and drive economic growth. The Government announced a Ministry of Defence-led sprint, expanded DIAG to permanent footing, and launched a new Defence Finance Zig-Zag secondment programme embedding private sector expertise in Government. A £20 million bespoke fund will offer accelerated contracts to small British defence startups with limited or no prior MOD business, as the search for the UK's next defence unicorn begins. Defence spending will reach 2.6% of GDP from 2027, backed by the largest sustained increase since the Cold War.