Guidance to support academy trusts in applying senior pay controls for academy trust executives was published on 2026-09-29. The excerpt provides no further operational details.
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Guidance and an application form to request approval of senior pay and reward packages that exceed specified thresholds for academy trusts, as referenced in the Academy Trust Handbook. The source is a UK government guidance page published on 2026-09-29.
European Commission Commissioner Brunner spoke in Brussels about a five-point plan to strengthen the resilience and security of EU external borders. The excerpt notes the plan will be discussed later this week at the Justice and Home Affairs Council in Luxembourg.
Commissioner Dombrovskis delivered a keynote speech at the Schwarz Impulse event in Brussels on 29 Sep 2026. The supplied excerpt contains only the opening remarks and no further details.
Commissioner Dombrovskis delivered a keynote speech in Brussels on 29 September 2026 at the European Forum for Family Business, noting that family businesses hold a special place in the European economy. The supplied excerpt contains no further details on policy announcements or outcomes.
Cabinet urges those who lost their IDs to replace them before elections. Additional details were not included in the source data received by Planet Briefing.
BRICS Summit outcomes reaffirm commitment to inclusive global system. Additional details were not included in the source data received by Planet Briefing.
The European Commission issued a positive assessment of France’s fifth and final request for a €6.1 billion payment from the Recovery and Resilience Facility, part of NextGenerationEU. The statement was published as a Commission press release on 29 September 2026.
The Subsidy Advice Unit (SAU) published a report prepared in response to a request from Transport Scotland about the proposed Scottish Zero Emission Truck Fund subsidy scheme. The excerpt provides no further details on the scheme or findings.
World News in Brief: Deadly Myanmar strikes as Malaysia begins deportations, new emergency funding released, Gaza and West Bank update. Additional details were not included in the source data received by Planet Briefing.
The Competition and Markets Authority opened an investigation into an anticipated joint venture between Vodafone Group Plc and CK Hutchison Holdings affecting their UK subsidiaries. The supplied excerpt gives no further operational or timing details about the inquiry.
President von der Leyen delivered a speech in Brussels on 29 Sep 2026 at the inauguration ceremony for the David Maria Sassoli building of the European Parliament. The excerpt includes remarks honoring David Sassoli.
The European Commission president delivered an opening speech at the Connecting Europe Days in Brussels on 29 September 2026. The supplied excerpt does not include details of the speech's content.
Cabinet calls for swift arrests, prosecution of femicide perpetrators. Additional details were not included in the source data received by Planet Briefing.
The CMA is investigating suspected anti-competitive behaviour relating to the supply of fragrances and fragrance ingredients under Chapter I CA98. No further details were included in the supplied source data.
On 29 Sep 2026 in Brussels the European Commission proposed a 5-point plan to strengthen resilience and security of EU external borders. The excerpt does not include details of the plan.
Dube-Ncube to join SAAPAM conference panel on governance and higher education. Additional details were not included in the source data received by Planet Briefing.
The Competition and Markets Authority is investigating the completed acquisition of The Southern Co-operative Limited by Co-operative Group Limited. The source reports the CMA has opened an inquiry into the transaction.
The European Commission published a proposal for a five-point plan to prevent, anticipate, and respond to sudden mass illegal arrivals and to bolster resilience and security at EU external borders. The source is a Commission press release dated 29 Sep 2026.
The CMA has proposed accepting a remedies package offered by Co-op Group in connection with its acquisition of Southern Co-op. The Co-op's undertakings could address the regulator's competition concerns.
European Commission Commissioner Lahbib delivered a speech to the Belgian Federal Parliament in Brussels on 29 Sep 2026. The supplied excerpt contains opening remarks but no further substantive details.
Study examines how relatives, friends and informal helpers enable people to use online services and acquire digital skills. The research notes implications for policy and service design.
Durban Declaration must translate into action 25 years on – Lamola. Additional details were not included in the source data received by Planet Briefing.
