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02 April

The UK remains committed to working with the GCC, the United Nations, and all Council members: UK statement at the UN Security Council
The UK remains committed to working with the GCC, the United Nations, and all Council members: UK statement at the UN Security Council
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NHS patients and British businesses to benefit from historic changes to medicines access following pharmaceutical partnership with USA
NHS patients and British businesses to benefit from historic changes to medicines access following pharmaceutical partnership with USA
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Chair’s statement on the meeting on the Strait of Hormuz
Chair’s statement on the meeting on the Strait of Hormuz
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UK and US deepen regulatory cooperation on medical devices, building on wider pharmaceutical partnership
UK and US deepen regulatory cooperation on medical devices, building on wider pharmaceutical partnership
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DVSA and CPT’s experience exchange

Strong partnerships with the industries we regulate are essential for us in keeping Britain’s roads safe. That’s why DVSA took part in a new experience exchange with the Confederation of Passenger...

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Strategic Engagement Group Meeting Chair’s Summary - March 2026
Strategic Engagement Group Meeting Chair’s Summary - March 2026
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The Insolvency Service Sustainability Strategy 2025 to 2030
The Insolvency Service Sustainability Strategy 2025 to 2030
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Plan approval requirements for new builds and fire safety order buildings
Plan approval requirements for new builds and fire safety order buildings
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New visits to report on the ‘local offer’ for young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)
New visits to report on the ‘local offer’ for young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)
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Registering with and reporting your fuel prices to Fuel Finder
Registering with and reporting your fuel prices to Fuel Finder
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Scabigard Suspension for Cutaneous Administration - product defect recall alert
Scabigard Suspension for Cutaneous Administration - product defect recall alert
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Vacancy: Inspector of Air Accidents (Operations) – closing 3 May 2026
Vacancy: Inspector of Air Accidents (Operations) – closing 3 May 2026
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AI-powered drones to detect explosive threats and protect military personnel
AI-powered drones to detect explosive threats and protect military personnel
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Avian Influenza housing measures lifted
Avian Influenza housing measures lifted
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GBE-N Continues to Build Delivery Team for First SMRs
GBE-N Continues to Build Delivery Team for First SMRs
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Called-in decision: land south of Frome bounded by Marston Road, B3092/railway line and A361 (Frome Bypass) and including land to the south of A361 (ref: 3360037 - 2 April 2026)
Called-in decision: land south of Frome bounded by Marston Road, B3092/railway line and A361 (Frome Bypass) and including land to the south of A361 (ref: 3360037 - 2 April 2026)
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Waste company crackdown secures £28,500 for charities
Waste company crackdown secures £28,500 for charities
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BMA resident doctor industrial action, April 2026
BMA resident doctor industrial action, April 2026
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Accredited official statistics: Criminal court statistics quarterly: October to December 2026
Accredited official statistics: Criminal court statistics quarterly: October to December 2026
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From fridge yetis to real results: how the HMRC app is helping people take control of their money and tax

HMRC’s Transformation Roadmap sets out a clear ambition: to make everyday tax interactions simpler and more intuitive to meet customer needs. The increased traffic to the HMRC app this year reflects...

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Healthy Land, Secure Future: A Land Use Framework for Nature, Climate and Communities

By Hannah Wood, Strategy Deputy Director, and Fin Rylatt, Land Use Framework lead,  Natural England

In this blog post, we explain how the new Land Use Framework sets out a path to clearer, more...

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Collective capability for public problem-solving 

Over the summer, a group of design and policy practitioners from around the world came together to share ideas, compare approaches, and spot patterns in how we work. The goal? To learn from each other...

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FRAB minutes and associated papers: 19 March 2026
FRAB minutes and associated papers: 19 March 2026
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DCMS: spending over £500, February 2026
DCMS: spending over £500, February 2026
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UK Atomic Energy Authority: Gender pay gap report 2025
UK Atomic Energy Authority: Gender pay gap report 2025
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Fens 2100+
Fens 2100+
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Great Ouse - Fens 2100+ baseline evidence report and appendices
Great Ouse - Fens 2100+ baseline evidence report and appendices
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Lower Nene - Fens 2100+ baseline evidence report and appendices
Lower Nene - Fens 2100+ baseline evidence report and appendices
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Lower Welland - Fens 2100+ baseline evidence report and appendices
Lower Welland - Fens 2100+ baseline evidence report and appendices
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Lower Witham - Fens 2100+ baseline evidence report and appendices
Lower Witham - Fens 2100+ baseline evidence report and appendices
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Witham South Forty Foot Drain - Fens 2100+ baseline evidence report and appendices
Witham South Forty Foot Drain - Fens 2100+ baseline evidence report and appendices
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Witham East and West Fens - Fens 2100+ baseline evidence report and appendices
Witham East and West Fens - Fens 2100+ baseline evidence report and appendices
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Steeping River: Fens 2100+ baseline evidence report and appendices
Steeping River: Fens 2100+ baseline evidence report and appendices
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Fens 2100+ supporting information
Fens 2100+ supporting information
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User and Preparer Advisory Group Minutes: November 2025
User and Preparer Advisory Group Minutes: November 2025
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New £2m backed pilots to put more power in the hands of tenants
New £2m backed pilots to put more power in the hands of tenants
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PM call with Prime Minister Meloni of Italy: 2 April 2026
PM call with Prime Minister Meloni of Italy: 2 April 2026
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2018 information disclosure log – Quarters 3 and 4

The table below lists requests for information we received in the third and fourth quarter of 2018 Reference Number Request Date Subject Legislation Applied Disclosed (Full/Part/None) Exemption Applied Days to...

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Ready to ride? Your guide to getting back on the road this spring

After a long, wet (very wet, actually!) winter, warmer weather and longer evenings can only mean one thing: bike season is back. 

Whether you've been counting down the days or you're just ...

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CMA board meeting minutes: December 2025
CMA board meeting minutes: December 2025
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CMA board meeting minutes: January 2026
CMA board meeting minutes: January 2026
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Treasury Minutes – April 2026
Treasury Minutes – April 2026
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Landowner ordered to pay highest ever illegal felling fine
Landowner ordered to pay highest ever illegal felling fine
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Regulation of decapods: letter from the Home Office
Regulation of decapods: letter from the Home Office
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Freedom II report and safety flyer published
Freedom II report and safety flyer published
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AAIB Report: Taylor Monoplane, G-AYSH
AAIB Report: Taylor Monoplane, G-AYSH
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AAIB Report: Hoffmann H36 Dimona, G-CIMC
AAIB Report: Hoffmann H36 Dimona, G-CIMC
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Sevabertinib approved to treat adults with HER2-positive lung cancer that has spread or cannot be removed by surgery 
Sevabertinib approved to treat adults with HER2-positive lung cancer that has spread or cannot be removed by surgery 
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Accredited official statistics: Criminal court statistics quarterly: January to March 2026
Accredited official statistics: Criminal court statistics quarterly: January to March 2026
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LeO welcomes appointment of Richard Blakeway as Chair of the OLC
LeO welcomes appointment of Richard Blakeway as Chair of the OLC
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Foundering of the fishing vessel Freedom II (CN 111)
Foundering of the fishing vessel Freedom II (CN 111)
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AAIB investigation to Taylor Monoplane, G-AYSH
AAIB investigation to Taylor Monoplane, G-AYSH
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AAIB investigation to Hoffmann H36 Dimona, G-CIMC
AAIB investigation to Hoffmann H36 Dimona, G-CIMC
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ICIBI Inspection Plan 2026-27
ICIBI Inspection Plan 2026-27
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Government Commercial employees privacy notice
Government Commercial employees privacy notice
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Social Housing Tenure Standard: Direction to the Regulator of Social Housing
Social Housing Tenure Standard: Direction to the Regulator of Social Housing
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What we've heard about employability skills in young people and the role Skills England can play, by Tessa Griffiths and Sarah Maclean

ONS data shows that around one in eight young people aged 16-24 in the UK (about 957,000 individuals) are not in education, employment or training.

The government’s recent...

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The UK-Madagascar trade partnership: building opportunities together
The UK-Madagascar trade partnership: building opportunities together
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UK and the Solomon Islands sign MoU on forest governance
UK and the Solomon Islands sign MoU on forest governance
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Better Connected: tap-and-go travel across trains, trams and buses announced in government's new transport strategy
Better Connected: tap-and-go travel across trains, trams and buses announced in government's new transport strategy
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Uganda welcomes major trade delegations to strengthen partnership
Uganda welcomes major trade delegations to strengthen partnership
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UK Scholarships Unit Head meets Ugandan partners on scholarship cooperation
UK Scholarships Unit Head meets Ugandan partners on scholarship cooperation
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PM call with President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen: 1 April 2026
PM call with President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen: 1 April 2026
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Innovators from Teesside to Cornwall backed as new round of UK regions granted up to £20 million to grow thriving sectors
Innovators from Teesside to Cornwall backed as new round of UK regions granted up to £20 million to grow thriving sectors
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Hepatitis C infections in people who inject drugs continue to fall
Hepatitis C infections in people who inject drugs continue to fall
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New UKHSA data shows 1,504 heat-related deaths during summer of 2025
New UKHSA data shows 1,504 heat-related deaths during summer of 2025
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Infected Blood Inquiry: Exchange of letters between the Chair and The Minister of the Cabinet Office regarding inquiry close-down
Infected Blood Inquiry: Exchange of letters between the Chair and The Minister of the Cabinet Office regarding inquiry close-down
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Lancashire company and director fined for illegal exports
Lancashire company and director fined for illegal exports
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Drones using AI to spot explosive dangers and help keep soldiers safe
Drones using AI to spot explosive dangers and help keep soldiers safe
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From Cell to Court: Inside Prisoner Escort and Custody Services

Before a defendant reaches the dock of the courtroom, there’s a complex operation involving transport drivers, custody officers, and multiple agencies to get them there.

In this episode, Josie goes...

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Breaking Down Barriers: Workplace Adjustments for World Autism Day
Breaking Down Barriers: Workplace Adjustments for World Autism Day
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UK NSC meeting March 2026
UK NSC meeting March 2026
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DESNZ: prompt payment data, October to December 2025
DESNZ: prompt payment data, October to December 2025
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The government’s vision for buses and approach to delivery
The government’s vision for buses and approach to delivery
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Better Connected: a strategy for integrated transport
Better Connected: a strategy for integrated transport
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Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax
Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax
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Consumers to save around £400 million every year from government crackdown on costly subscription traps
Consumers to save around £400 million every year from government crackdown on costly subscription traps
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01 April

PM call with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte: 1 April 2026
PM call with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte: 1 April 2026
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PM call with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine: 1 April 2026
PM call with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine: 1 April 2026
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PM call with Chancellor Merz of Germany: 1 April 2026
PM call with Chancellor Merz of Germany: 1 April 2026
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Violent rapist who preyed on women has sentence increased
Violent rapist who preyed on women has sentence increased
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Violent man who strangled partner has sentence increased
Violent man who strangled partner has sentence increased
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Continued funding for adult social care learning and development in financial year 2026/27
Image from freepik Investing in the adult social care workforce

I know how important learning and development is for those working in adult social care. When staff have the opportunity to build ...

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DCMS workforce management information: February 2026
DCMS workforce management information: February 2026
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DCMS workforce management information: January 2026
DCMS workforce management information: January 2026
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DWP: workforce management information February 2026
DWP: workforce management information February 2026
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UK-Portugal partnership boosts use of robotics in marine research
UK-Portugal partnership boosts use of robotics in marine research
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UK-backed fund supports early action on drought in Guatemala
UK-backed fund supports early action on drought in Guatemala
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UK-Poland co-operation to combat human trafficking
UK-Poland co-operation to combat human trafficking
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UK opens door to Japan's £1.4 billion organic market
UK opens door to Japan's £1.4 billion organic market
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Well-loved Wiltshire Kiwi gets makeover
Well-loved Wiltshire Kiwi gets makeover
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Valuation Office joins HM Revenue and Customs
Valuation Office joins HM Revenue and Customs
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Sue Sharp has been appointed Interim Chair of the Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee (DPTAC)
Sue Sharp has been appointed Interim Chair of the Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee (DPTAC)
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Waste criminals to pay over £67,000 in confiscation orders
Waste criminals to pay over £67,000 in confiscation orders
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Chancery Master pre-application seminar

The Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC) (external link) will be launching a selection exercise later this month to recruit one Chancery Master. 

The Chancery Division is part of the Business...

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Good financial health starts with good financial habits

April marks the start of a new financial year for many - and for charity trustees, that makes it the perfect moment to take stock. Before the busyness of the year ahead takes hold, now is the time to ask...

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Growing trees and farming together for nature recovery – new agroforestry principles launched

By Alisa Swanson, Natural England

Agroforestry — the practice of combining trees with farming — is gaining renewed momentum as a practical way to increase tree cover and restore nature without ...

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SLC Supplier Spend February 2026
SLC Supplier Spend February 2026
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SLC Supplier Spend January 2026
SLC Supplier Spend January 2026
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SLC Supplier Spend December 2025
SLC Supplier Spend December 2025
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