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Independent reviews

Government-commissioned independent reviews with formal recommendations and published responses.

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Leeds Maternity Review

Health & Social CareDonna OckendenDepartment of Health and Social Care

Independent review into maternity and neonatal services at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, led by Donna Ockenden (appointed 10 March 2026). Expected to cover 1 January 2011 to 31 December …

Bell Review

Published Oct 2026EducationSir David BellDfE27 recommendations

Independent review into antisemitism in schools and colleges in England, led by Sir David Bell for the Department for Education and published on 21 October 2026.

Fonagy Review

Published Oct 2026Health & Social CareProfessor Peter Fonagy OBEDepartment of Health and Social Care10 recommendations

Independent review commissioned by the Department of Health and Social Care in December 2025 and led by Professor Peter Fonagy OBE, with Professor Sir Simon Wessely and Professor Gillian Baird …

Responsible Dog Ownership Taskforce

Published Sep 2026DEFRA20 recommendations

Report of the Responsible Dog Ownership taskforce, which brought together veterinary bodies, welfare organisations, local authorities and police, with the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs providing the secretariat. …

Yu Review

Published Sep 2026Lucy YuDESNZ34 recommendations

Independent review of the deployment of artificial intelligence in electricity networks, led by Lucy Yu, AI Champion for Clean Energy, for the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero. The …

Judge Review

Published Sep 2026Dr Richard JudgeDBT12 recommendations

Independent regulatory review of the Office of Rail and Road, carried out by Dr Richard Judge for the Department for Business and Trade and published on 3 September 2026.

Tennant Review: McCloud Remedy

Published Sep 2026Lisa TennantDHSC89 recommendations

Review and assurance of the revised NHS Business Services Authority recovery plan for the McCloud Remedy project, chaired by Lisa Tennant, Chair of the NHS Pension Board, for the Department …

Fisher Review (Part 2)

Published Jul 2026Justice & LegalJonathan Fisher KCHome Office47 recommendations

The second report of the Independent Review of Disclosure and Fraud Offences, examining barriers to the investigation and prosecution of fraud committed against businesses and individuals in the digital age, …

The Legal Services Board: independent public bodies review

Published Jul 2026Justice & LegalRichard LloydMoJ11 recommendations

Independent public bodies review of the Legal Services Board, led by independent Lead Reviewer Richard Lloyd and published by the Ministry of Justice in July 2026.

Timms Review

Published Jul 2026Employment & WorkSir Stephen Timms MPDepartment for Work and Pensions

An independent review launched by DWP in June 2025 and co-chaired by Sir Stephen Timms MP, Sharron Brennan and Dr Clenton Farquharson CBE to ensure Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is …

Hudson Review of Social Work Regulation

Published Jul 2026Dame Annie HudsonDepartment for Education21 recommendations

The review examines the effectiveness of Social Work England and government in delivering the statutory functions set out under Part 2 of the Children and Social Work Act 2017, including …

Trowler Review

Published Jul 2026Justice & LegalIsabelle TrowlerMoJ34 recommendations

Rapid review of safeguarding in youth custody, carried out by Isabelle Trowler, Chief Social Worker for England, for the Ministry of Justice and published on 7 July 2026.

Amos Maternity Investigation

Published Jun 2026Health & Social CareBaroness Valerie AmosDepartment of Health and Social Care8 recommendations

A rapid national independent investigation into NHS maternity and neonatal services in England, commissioned by DHSC in June 2025 and chaired by Baroness Valerie Amos. The investigation examined 12 NHS …

Ockenden Review (Nottingham)

Published Jun 2026Health & Social CareDonna OckendenNHS England50 recommendations

Independent review of maternity and neonatal services at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH), chaired by Donna Ockenden. Commissioned by NHS England in June 2022 and closed in May 2025, …

Milburn Review

Published May 2026Employment & WorkRt Hon Alan MilburnDWP

Independent review commissioned by DWP examining why more young people are becoming not in education, employment or training (NEET), with particular focus on young disabled people and those with health …

Building Control Independent Panel

Published May 2026Building SafetyDame Judith HackittMHCLG21 recommendations

Independent panel chaired by Dame Judith Hackitt, established by MHCLG in April 2025 to examine the building control system in England, addressing Grenfell Tower Inquiry recommendations 22 and 23 regarding …

HM Treasury – Access to Banking Services Review

Published May 2026Richard Lloyd OBEHMT

HM Treasury has commissioned an independent Review on Access to Banking Services to assess how changes to in-person banking services are affecting consumers.

Owens Review

Published Apr 2026Justice & LegalDame Lynne OwensMinistry of Justice33 recommendations

Independent review examining the causes of erroneous prisoner releases across the criminal justice system, triggered by the mistaken release of Hadush Kebatu from HMP Chelmsford in October 2025. Found systemic …

Uplands Review

Published Apr 2026Employment & WorkDr Hilary CottamDefra

An independent participatory review by Dr Hilary Cottam into what it would mean for England's uplands to flourish. Phase 1 sets out 19 insights and a proposal for a long-term …

Fonagy Review: interim report

Published Mar 2026Health & Social CareProfessor Peter Fonagy OBEDepartment of Health and Social Care

Interim report of the independent review into mental health conditions, ADHD and autism, published 31 March 2026. It sets out findings from evidence gathered so far on rising demand for …

Screen use by children aged under 5

Published Mar 2026Health & Social CareDfE7 recommendations

The findings and recommendations of the Early Years Screen Time Advisory Group on the effects of all types of screen use in the early years of childhood.