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A new report for Carers Week 2026 reveals the true scale and impact of unpaid care in the UK, with 11.6 million people currently supporting loved ones. There is a growing call for action to build more carer-friendly communities and ensure carers are valued, included, and able to thrive.
Recent updates in the homelessness charity sector show that while policy changes—like scrapping the Vagrancy Act—are a step forward, they are not enough on their own. Charities are calling for a greater focus on dignity, inclusion, and tailored support.
A quick overview of the Data (Use and Access) Act and what it means for charities, including soft opt-in rules for marketing and new requirements for handling data protection complaints.
Catch up on recent developments across the LGBTQ+ charity sector, from stronger legal protections and new funding for homeless young people to the closure of a long-standing charity and ongoing policy debates.
Explore the latest developments in the UK mental health charity sector, from funding pressures and policy changes to new initiatives supporting young people and underserved communities.
Significant new investment in the Parent & Family Support Charity Sector is driving a major expansion of Best Start Family Hubs across the UK. With a focus on early intervention, joined-up services, and targeted support for parents, the sector is taking steps to ensure more families receive the help they need, when they need it.
The UK women’s support charity sector is navigating a landscape of progress and pressure. While government investment and new initiatives signal positive change, many organisations continue to face funding challenges that impact frontline services.
Lamplight strengthens its commitment to data protection with Cyber Essentials certification alongside ISO 27001.
Anthropic’s unreleased LLM, Mythos, is already demonstrating unprecedented capability in finding software vulnerabilities at scale. Having passed the UK AI Security Institute’s hardest hacking tests, it signals a step‑change in cyber risk.
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