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01 April 2026

Major upgrades to restore pride in England’s run-down colleges
seen at 12:03, 1 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Major upgrades to restore pride in England’s run-down colleges
Woodbois Limited in Liquidation: information for creditors and shareholders
seen at 12:01, 1 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Woodbois Limited in Liquidation: information for creditors and shareholders
PM remarks: 1 April 2026
seen at 12:00, 1 April in News and communications (Our copy).
PM remarks: 1 April 2026
Disqualified Manchester director jailed for multiple Covid loan frauds
seen at 12:00, 1 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Disqualified Manchester director jailed for multiple Covid loan frauds
First detection of Usutu virus in Scotland
seen at 11:59, 1 April in News and communications (Our copy).
First detection of Usutu virus in Scotland
An update on the Nutrient Management Planning Tool
seen at 11:39, 1 April in The Farming Blog (Our copy).

Last month, we blogged about the launch of the Nutrient Management Planning Tool.  

This free online tool helps farmers plan and manage nutrient inputs, reduce costs, and keep records that...

Fertiliser survey: share your views 
seen at 11:39, 1 April in The Farming Blog (Our copy).
Credit: Michael Trolove

The conflict in the Middle East continues to affect global fuel and energy markets, which in turn is contributing to higher fertiliser prices.

Recent ...

LSB statement: Court of Appeal judgment in Mazur
seen at 11:38, 1 April in The Legal Services Board (Our copy).

The Legal Services Board (LSB) notes the judgment of the Court of Appealin CILEX’s appealagainstthe High Court’s decision in Mazur. A spokesperson for the LSB said: “The Legal ServicesBoard welcomestheclarityprovided...

The Regulatory Policy Committee’s rating system explained – and tips for getting it right
seen at 11:33, 1 April in Regulatory Policy Committee (Our copy).

We're often asked what makes the difference between a green and red rating. This post explains our rating system, what we look for and how government departments can improve the quality of their assessments...

UK REACH restriction on lead in ammunition: outdoor shooting ranges
seen at 11:31, 1 April in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
UK REACH restriction on lead in ammunition: outdoor shooting ranges
Appointments to the Consumer Council for Water Board
seen at 10:48, 1 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Appointments to the Consumer Council for Water Board
Anniversary Statement: UAS Malloy T600XL
seen at 10:48, 1 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Anniversary Statement: UAS Malloy T600XL
Near miss with a track worker at Harpenden
seen at 10:48, 1 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Near miss with a track worker at Harpenden
UN Human Rights Council 61: UK Statement on the Appointment of Mandate Holders
seen at 10:47, 1 April in News and communications (Our copy).
UN Human Rights Council 61: UK Statement on the Appointment of Mandate Holders
Low Pay Commission explainer: the minimum wage and inflation
seen at 10:42, 1 April in Low Pay Commission (Our copy).

Each April, when minimum wage rates rise, employers consider how to respond. Should they take a hit to their bottom line? Try to find savings or efficiencies? Or pass the cost on to their customers, by raising...

Recruiting participants in libraries: tips for user researchers
seen at 10:41, 1 April in Justice Digital, Data and Science (Our copy).

Improving access to justice starts with understanding the real challenges people face when using government services.

Many of those who most need legal help are also the least likely to take part in...

What next for our framework for apprenticeship assessment
seen at 10:40, 1 April in The Ofqual blog (Our copy).

Our new Apprenticeship Assessment Regulatory Framework sets out the final conditions, requirements and guidance for reformed apprenticeship assessment.

These reforms are designed to accommodate...

UK Export Finance: spending over £500 on a GPC, February 2026
seen at 10:31, 1 April in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
UK Export Finance: spending over £500 on a GPC, February 2026
Appointment of new private sector partner
seen at 09:57, 1 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Appointment of new private sector partner
Smart Infrastructure Pilots Programme
seen at 09:56, 1 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Smart Infrastructure Pilots Programme
Open Networks Ecosystem Competition
seen at 09:56, 1 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Open Networks Ecosystem Competition
Future RAN: Diversifying the 5G Supply Chain Competition
seen at 09:56, 1 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Future RAN: Diversifying the 5G Supply Chain Competition
Simpler, faster planning appeals are coming 
seen at 09:55, 1 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Simpler, faster planning appeals are coming 
Two years on, UK reiterates call for accountability for the World Central Kitchen strike in Gaza
seen at 09:55, 1 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Two years on, UK reiterates call for accountability for the World Central Kitchen strike in Gaza
Cracking down on sex-based harassment in public
seen at 09:55, 1 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Cracking down on sex-based harassment in public
Valuation Office – New rateable values come into effect for 2026 to 2029
seen at 09:54, 1 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Valuation Office – New rateable values come into effect for 2026 to 2029
Hunterston B nuclear power station has transferred to the NDA
seen at 09:53, 1 April in Nuclear Decommissioning Authority - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Hunterston B nuclear power station has transferred to the NDA
New rules on water company executives’ integrity and consumer involvement come into force
seen at 09:53, 1 April in Ofwat (Our copy).

New rules which come into force from today, 1 April, require new water company executives to pass a fit and proper person test to hold these senior positions, and ensure consumers are at the heart […]

Bicester: Bicester Probation Office
seen at 09:52, 1 April in Ministry of Justice - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Bicester: Bicester Probation Office
Medway: Chatham Probation Office
seen at 09:52, 1 April in Ministry of Justice - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Medway: Chatham Probation Office
NRS Hunterston B Site Environmental Management Plan
seen at 09:34, 1 April in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
NRS Hunterston B Site Environmental Management Plan
DWP ministerial gifts, hospitality, travel and meetings, October to December 2025
seen at 09:34, 1 April in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
DWP ministerial gifts, hospitality, travel and meetings, October to December 2025
Creative and Audio-Visual Reliefs
seen at 09:34, 1 April in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Creative and Audio-Visual Reliefs
Offensive Weapons Act 2019 Section 31 grant to Trading Standards: 2025 to 2026
seen at 09:34, 1 April in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Offensive Weapons Act 2019 Section 31 grant to Trading Standards: 2025 to 2026
Kinship Zones: programme specification
seen at 09:33, 1 April in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Kinship Zones: programme specification
National Living Wage increases to £12.71 per hour
seen at 02:56, 1 April in News and communications (Our copy).
National Living Wage increases to £12.71 per hour
Direction on the rent standard 2026
seen at 02:34, 1 April in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Direction on the rent standard 2026