One of our information sources is the daily Government news posts. Although wholly off our usual topics of interest, our incredulity buttons were pressed when we saw this release today. Is it really the case that our exemplary armed forces need help improving how they blow up bridges? Answers on a postcard please to the Defence and Security Accelerator.

Navigating the new National Planning Policy Framework
On 17 August 2026, the new National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) was published and came into immediate effect for planning decisions. It

