The Justice Department's Civil Division and the Department of Health and Human Services have launched a Healthcare False Claims Act Self-Disclosure Pilot Program. The program gives healthcare companies a way to resolve past misconduct by voluntarily disclosing potential violations of the federal False Claims Act. Officials say the pilot is designed to prioritize government resources toward companies that refuse to cooperate, while recovering damages and penalties for taxpayers.

RAF Chinook helicopters and A400M aircraft will be equipped with firefighting gear to tackle wildfires from the air for the first time, the government announced ahead of a wildfire summit chaired by the Prime Minister.

Up to £45 million will fund additional specialist wildfire teams and lighter, more breathable protective equipment for firefighters in England. Unlike current kit designed for building fires, the new gear can be worn for longer periods outdoors.

A further £25 million will go toward restoring dried-out peatlands in England, which the government says will help them hold more water and act as natural firebreaks. Farmers will also receive financial support to dig ponds and remove burnable materials in high-risk areas.

Other measures include a Wildfires AI Unit in COBR's National Situation Centre, work with the Met Office on improved wildfire forecasts, and development of England's first Wildfire Action Plan.

The government said it will also consider tougher local restric