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Today Last 7 days Last 30 days Quarter Year 52 events

Date	Type	Region	Country	Place	Entity	Persons	Title
2026-11-02	New law / act	europe	GB	London	Home Office	Shabana Mahmood	UK Government Formally Unveils Earned Settlement Immigration Framework Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood announced major statutory reforms to UK Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) rules, doubling standard qualifying residence requirements to…
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood announced major statutory reforms to UK Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) rules, doubling standard qualifying residence requirements to 10 years while introducing accelerated routes for high earners and key public service staff. Type: New law / act Date: 2026-11-02 Region / Country: europe / GB Place: London (51.4988, -0.1287) Entity: Home Office Persons: Shabana Mahmood (Secretary of State for the Home Department)
2026-11-02	Appointment	europe	GB	London	Government Property Agency	Erin Robinson Helen Mills	Erin Robinson and Helen Mills Appointed Joint Chief Operating Officers of Government Property Agency The Government Property Agency announced the appointment of Erin Robinson and Helen Mills as joint Chief Operating Officers under a job-share leadership…
The Government Property Agency announced the appointment of Erin Robinson and Helen Mills as joint Chief Operating Officers under a job-share leadership structure to oversee agency corporate services and operational delivery. Type: Appointment Date: 2026-11-02 Region / Country: europe / GB Place: London (51.5074, -0.1278) Entity: Government Property Agency Persons: Erin Robinson (Joint Chief Operating Officer); Helen Mills (Joint Chief Operating Officer)
2026-11-02	Appointment	europe	GB	London	Leasehold Advisory Service	Nick Hopkins Martin Boyd	Professor Nick Hopkins Appointed Chair of Leasehold Advisory Service Professor Nick Hopkins, former Law Commissioner for England and Wales, was appointed Chair of the Leasehold Advisory Service (LEASE) for a three-year…
Professor Nick Hopkins, former Law Commissioner for England and Wales, was appointed Chair of the Leasehold Advisory Service (LEASE) for a three-year term, succeeding Martin Boyd. Type: Appointment Date: 2026-11-02 Region / Country: europe / GB Place: London (51.5074, -0.1278) Entity: Leasehold Advisory Service Persons: Nick Hopkins (Chair); Martin Boyd (Former Chair)
2026-11-02	Appointment	europe	GB	London	Social Mobility Commission	Alison Garnham Bridget Phillipson	Baroness Alison Garnham Appointed Commissioner and Interim Chair of the Social Mobility Commission Minister for Women and Equalities Bridget Phillipson announced the appointment of Baroness Alison Garnham as Commissioner and Interim Chair of the Social…
Minister for Women and Equalities Bridget Phillipson announced the appointment of Baroness Alison Garnham as Commissioner and Interim Chair of the Social Mobility Commission, leading the body through its transition period and advising the government's Class Unit. Type: Appointment Date: 2026-11-02 Region / Country: europe / GB Place: London (51.5074, -0.1278) Entity: Social Mobility Commission Persons: Alison Garnham (Interim Chair and Commissioner); Bridget Phillipson (Minister for Women and Equalities)
2026-11-01	Appointment	europe	GB	London	UK Sport	Scott Smith	Scott Smith Appointed to the Board of UK Sport The Department for Culture, Media and Sport confirmed the appointment of Six Nations Rugby CFO Scott Smith to the UK Sport Board…
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport confirmed the appointment of Six Nations Rugby CFO Scott Smith to the UK Sport Board for a four-year term running to 2030. Type: Appointment Date: 2026-11-01 Region / Country: europe / GB Place: London (51.5074, -0.1278) Entity: UK Sport Persons: Scott Smith (Board Member) Source: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/scott-smith-appointed-to-the-uk-sport-board
2026-11-01	Appointment	europe	GB	Belfast	Civil Service Commission for Northern Ireland	Cathy Gormley-Heenan Chris Bryant	Dr Cathy Gormley-Heenan Appointed Civil Service Commissioner for Northern Ireland Northern Ireland Secretary Sir Chris Bryant appointed Dr Cathy Gormley-Heenan OBE as a Civil Service Commissioner for Northern Ireland for a five-year…
Northern Ireland Secretary Sir Chris Bryant appointed Dr Cathy Gormley-Heenan OBE as a Civil Service Commissioner for Northern Ireland for a five-year term to oversee merit-based recruitment and code appeals. Type: Appointment Date: 2026-11-01 Region / Country: europe / GB Place: Belfast (54.5973, -5.9301) Entity: Civil Service Commission for Northern Ireland Persons: Cathy Gormley-Heenan (Civil Service Commissioner); Chris Bryant (Secretary of State for Northern Ireland)
2026-10-30	Appointment	europe	GB	London	Historic Royal Palaces	Nicholas Coleridge Charles III	Sir Nicholas Coleridge Reappointed Chair of Historic Royal Palaces King Charles III approved the reappointment of Sir Nicholas Coleridge CBE as Chair of Historic Royal Palaces for a second two-year term…
King Charles III approved the reappointment of Sir Nicholas Coleridge CBE as Chair of Historic Royal Palaces for a second two-year term concluding in October 2028. Type: Appointment Date: 2026-10-30 Region / Country: europe / GB Place: London (51.5074, -0.1278) Entity: Historic Royal Palaces Persons: Nicholas Coleridge (Chair); Charles III (King of the United Kingdom)
2026-10-30	New law / act	europe	GB	London	Department for Business and Trade		Worker Protections Against Harassment Come into Force New statutory workplace measures under the Employment Rights Act came into force, establishing a legal duty for employers to take all reasonable…
New statutory workplace measures under the Employment Rights Act came into force, establishing a legal duty for employers to take all reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment and expanding protections against harassment by third parties including clients and customers. Type: New law / act Date: 2026-10-30 Region / Country: europe / GB Place: London (51.5074, -0.1278) Entity: Department for Business and Trade
2026-10-30	Summit	europe	GB	Glasgow	Cabinet Office	Andy Burnham Rhun ap Iorwerth	Prime Minister Burnham Meets First Ministers of Scotland and Wales in Glasgow Following the National Economic Council meeting, Prime Minister Andy Burnham met with First Minister of Wales Rhun ap Iorwerth and the Scottish…
Following the National Economic Council meeting, Prime Minister Andy Burnham met with First Minister of Wales Rhun ap Iorwerth and the Scottish First Minister in Glasgow to advance intergovernmental relations and regional reindustrialisation agendas. Type: Summit Date: 2026-10-30 Region / Country: europe / GB Place: Glasgow (55.8642, -4.2518) Entity: Cabinet Office Persons: Andy Burnham (Prime Minister of the United Kingdom); Rhun ap Iorwerth (First Minister of Wales)
2026-10-30	Appointment	europe	GB	London	Historic Royal Palaces	Sir Nicholas Coleridge	Reappointment of Sir Nicholas Coleridge as Chair of Historic Royal Palaces Sir Nicholas Coleridge was formally reappointed as Chair of Historic Royal Palaces for an additional two-year term running from 1 November 2026…
Sir Nicholas Coleridge was formally reappointed as Chair of Historic Royal Palaces for an additional two-year term running from 1 November 2026 to 31 October 2028, confirmed by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport. Type: Appointment Date: 2026-10-30 Region / Country: europe / GB Place: London (51.5074, -0.1278) Entity: Historic Royal Palaces Persons: Sir Nicholas Coleridge (Chair of Historic Royal Palaces)
2026-10-29	Appointment	europe	GB	London	UK Sport	Scott Smith	Appointment of Scott Smith to the UK Sport Board The Department for Culture, Media and Sport confirmed the appointment of Scott Smith as a board member of UK Sport for a…
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport confirmed the appointment of Scott Smith as a board member of UK Sport for a four-year term commencing on 1 November 2026. Type: Appointment Date: 2026-10-29 Region / Country: europe / GB Place: London (51.5074, -0.1278) Entity: UK Sport Persons: Scott Smith (Board Member) Source: https://www.uksport.gov.uk/news
2026-10-29	Appointment	europe	GB	Belfast	Northern Ireland Civil Service Commission	Dr Cathy Gormley-Heenan Sir Chris Bryant	Appointment of Dr Cathy Gormley-Heenan OBE as Civil Service Commissioner for Northern Ireland Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Sir Chris Bryant MP announced the appointment of Dr Cathy Gormley-Heenan OBE as a Civil Service…
Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Sir Chris Bryant MP announced the appointment of Dr Cathy Gormley-Heenan OBE as a Civil Service Commissioner for Northern Ireland for a five-year term running from 1 November 2026 to 31 October 2031. Type: Appointment Date: 2026-10-29 Region / Country: europe / GB Place: Belfast (54.5973, -5.9301) Entity: Northern Ireland Civil Service Commission Persons: Dr Cathy Gormley-Heenan (Civil Service Commissioner for Northern Ireland); Sir Chris Bryant (Secretary of State for Northern Ireland)
2026-10-28	Treaty	europe	GB	London	Ministry of Defence	Andy Burnham	UK Announces Major £10 Billion Military and Financial Assistance Package for Ukraine The UK government unveiled a comprehensive £10 billion bilateral military and economic package for Ukraine, including £500 million committed immediately for winter…
The UK government unveiled a comprehensive £10 billion bilateral military and economic package for Ukraine, including £500 million committed immediately for winter air defence reinforcement. Type: Treaty Date: 2026-10-28 Region / Country: europe / GB Place: London (51.5074, -0.1278) Entity: Ministry of Defence Persons: Andy Burnham (Prime Minister of the United Kingdom)
2026-10-28	Other	europe	GB	London	HM Treasury	John Healey	Chancellor John Healey Delivers the Autumn Budget 2026 Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey delivered the government's Autumn Budget 2026 to the House of Commons, setting out fiscal parameters, cost-of-living…
Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey delivered the government's Autumn Budget 2026 to the House of Commons, setting out fiscal parameters, cost-of-living relief, energy bill restructuring, and public infrastructure allocations. Type: Other Date: 2026-10-28 Region / Country: europe / GB Place: London (51.4998, -0.1246) Entity: HM Treasury Persons: John Healey (Chancellor of the Exchequer)
2026-10-28	New law / act	europe	GB	London	HM Treasury	John Healey	UK Government Delivery of the Autumn Budget 2026 HM Treasury presented the Autumn Budget 2026 to Parliament, featuring £10 billion in Ukraine defense and financial assistance, the abolition of gas…
HM Treasury presented the Autumn Budget 2026 to Parliament, featuring £10 billion in Ukraine defense and financial assistance, the abolition of gas standing charges, extensions of zero VAT on electricity, and business rates relief frameworks. Type: New law / act Date: 2026-10-28 Region / Country: europe / GB Place: London (51.5074, -0.1278) Entity: HM Treasury Persons: John Healey (Chancellor of the Exchequer) Source: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications
2026-10-27	Appointment	europe	GB	London	Churches Conservation Trust	Tanvir Zehra Hasan Charles III	Re-appointment of Tanvir Zehra Hasan to Churches Conservation Trust His Majesty the King approved the re-appointment of conservation architect Tanvir Zehra Hasan as a Member of the Churches Conservation Trust Board…
His Majesty the King approved the re-appointment of conservation architect Tanvir Zehra Hasan as a Member of the Churches Conservation Trust Board for a second term running through January 31, 2031. Type: Appointment Date: 2026-10-27 Region / Country: europe / GB Place: London (51.5074, -0.1278) Entity: Churches Conservation Trust Persons: Tanvir Zehra Hasan (Member of the Board of Trustees); Charles III (King of the United Kingdom) Source: https://www.gov.uk/government/news
2026-10-26	Summit	europe	GB	London	Ministry of Defence	John Healey	E5 Defence Ministers Meeting and Joint Statement Defence Ministers of the E5 nations (United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, and Poland) met in Paris to issue a joint statement pledging…
Defence Ministers of the E5 nations (United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, and Poland) met in Paris to issue a joint statement pledging stronger European collective defense responsibility within NATO, long-term military support for Ukraine, and joint measures against Russian hybrid threats and shadow fleets. Type: Summit Date: 2026-10-26 Region / Country: europe / GB Place: London (51.5074, -0.1278) Entity: Ministry of Defence Persons: John Healey (Secretary of State for Defence) Source: https://www.gov.uk/government/news
2026-10-26	Appointment	europe	GB	London	Security Industry Authority	Duncan Worsell	Re-appointment of Duncan Worsell MBE to the Security Industry Authority Board The Minister of State for Security re-appointed Duncan Worsell MBE as a Non-Executive Director of the Security Industry Authority (SIA), extending his…
The Minister of State for Security re-appointed Duncan Worsell MBE as a Non-Executive Director of the Security Industry Authority (SIA), extending his board membership and role as Chair of the SIA People Committee through March 2030. Type: Appointment Date: 2026-10-26 Region / Country: europe / GB Place: London (51.5074, -0.1278) Entity: Security Industry Authority Persons: Duncan Worsell (Non-Executive Director) Source: https://www.gov.uk/government/news
2026-10-26	New law / act	europe	GB	London	Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation		OFSI issues new Legal Services General Licence INT/2026/11112108 across UK autonomous sanctions regimes HM Treasury's Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) issued General Licence INT/2026/11112108 under the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018. The licence…
HM Treasury's Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) issued General Licence INT/2026/11112108 under the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018. The licence succeeds the expiring INT/2026/9512597 and authorizes UK legal practitioners to receive payments for legal services and fees from persons designated under UK autonomous sanctions regimes without requiring individual licensing, subject to strict caps and reporting conditions. Type: New law / act Date: 2026-10-26 Region / Country: europe / GB Place: London (51.5033, -0.1276) Entity: Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation
2026-10-26	Sanction	europe	GB	London	Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office		UK designates 15 military commanders and militia leaders under Sudan Sanctions Regime The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office announced 15 new autonomous sanctions designations under the Sudan (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020. The measures…
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office announced 15 new autonomous sanctions designations under the Sudan (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020. The measures impose asset freezes, travel bans, and director disqualifications on senior commanders from both the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), as well as allied militia leaders, citing gross human rights abuses, international humanitarian law violations, and conflict-related sexual violence. Type: Sanction Date: 2026-10-26 Region / Country: europe / GB Place: London (51.5033, -0.1276) Entity: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Source: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-uk-sanctions-list

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World Events: a geopolitical intelligence and political risk tracker

This is the table view of our world events tracker. It lists the same political and institutional events you see on the world map, as a filterable list, so you can scan, compare and drill into change across countries. Every row is a real, geolocated event linked to the institution involved, the people named in it and a cited source.

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Government and state personnel changes (PEP): appointments, dismissals, resignations, retirements, elections, government formation, coalition changes, ambassador rotations and the death of public figures.
Law and regulation: new national and international legislative acts.
International relations and economy: treaties, sanctions, alliances, trade agreements, tariffs, summits and diplomatic breaks.

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Database: 2105 events · 54 countries · 1258 institutions · 2476 people. Data refreshed as close to real time as possible.