This month

On Sunday 11 September, the world remembers the 2,752 people who died when terrorists destroyed the World Trade Center and attacked the Pentagon ten years ago.

Thursday 1 September

The Care Quality Commission releases their report into elderly care in hospitals. One hundred inspections were called for by health secretary Andrew Lansley after a long campaign by the Patients Association highlighted poor care for the elderly.

Monday 5 September

Parliament returns from summer recess.

Monday 12 September

The annual Trade Union Congress is held at Congress House in London. This year 300 delegates to the decision making body will meet over three days.

Wednesday 14 September

The Office for National Statistics announces the monthly UK employment figures.

Friday 16 September

London Fashion Week (LFW) begins. One of the most influential and high profile fashion events in the world, the event welcomes more than 5,000 industry professionals and opinion formers to 50 official catwalks shows.