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08 April 2026

PM meeting with Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, His Royal Highness Mohammed bin Salman: 8 April 2026
seen at 23:44, 8 April in News and communications (Our copy).
PM meeting with Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, His Royal Highness Mohammed bin Salman: 8 April 2026
Faster approvals for clean energy projects to protect families from rising bills
seen at 22:44, 8 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Faster approvals for clean energy projects to protect families from rising bills
We must honour the dedication of humanitarian and UN personnel on the front lines through action to protect them: UK statement at the UN Security Council
seen at 18:54, 8 April in News and communications (Our copy).
We must honour the dedication of humanitarian and UN personnel on the front lines through action to protect them: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Apply to the Advocate General’s Panel of Northern Ireland Special Advocates
seen at 18:53, 8 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Apply to the Advocate General’s Panel of Northern Ireland Special Advocates
SSRO: prompt payment data 1 April 2025 - 31 March 2026
seen at 18:37, 8 April in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
SSRO: prompt payment data 1 April 2025 - 31 March 2026
Make Work Pay: draft code of practice on trade union right of access
seen at 18:35, 8 April in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Make Work Pay: draft code of practice on trade union right of access
Make Work Pay: Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations
seen at 18:32, 8 April in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Make Work Pay: Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations
8 April 2026: Synergy Programme - Summary Business Case
seen at 18:32, 8 April in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
8 April 2026: Synergy Programme - Summary Business Case
How digital verification service providers should describe their certification for specific use cases
seen at 18:30, 8 April in Enabling digital identity (Our copy).

As adoption of digital verification services (DVS) grows, it’s important that certified DVS providers share clear, consistent and accurate information about what their certification means.

Some...

Recruitment of four commissioners to the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission
seen at 16:54, 8 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Recruitment of four commissioners to the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission
Official Statistics: Diversity of the judiciary: 2026 statistics
seen at 16:51, 8 April in Ministry of Justice - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Official Statistics: Diversity of the judiciary: 2026 statistics
Apply for a Lowland Peat Water Discovery Grant
seen at 16:37, 8 April in Farming (Our copy).
Credit: Christopher Moses 

You can now apply for a Lowland Peat Water Discovery Grant. Up to £4.5 million is available to help farmers and local partners explore more sustainable ways ...

GIAA register of senior civil servants' secondary paid employment: April 2025 to March 2026
seen at 16:31, 8 April in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
GIAA register of senior civil servants' secondary paid employment: April 2025 to March 2026
GIAA senior officials' expenses and hospitality Q3 2025-26
seen at 16:31, 8 April in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
GIAA senior officials' expenses and hospitality Q3 2025-26
Government announces preferred candidate for Ofcom Chair
seen at 15:21, 8 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Government announces preferred candidate for Ofcom Chair
FCDO statement on DPRK ballistic missile launches: 8 April
seen at 15:19, 8 April in News and communications (Our copy).
FCDO statement on DPRK ballistic missile launches: 8 April
Foreign Secretary's statement: ceasefire in the Middle East, 8 April 2026
seen at 15:17, 8 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Foreign Secretary's statement: ceasefire in the Middle East, 8 April 2026
Leading quantum nations to boost cooperation following UK summit
seen at 15:16, 8 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Leading quantum nations to boost cooperation following UK summit
Homes England agrees multi-million-pound debt facility with Richborough
seen at 15:14, 8 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Homes England agrees multi-million-pound debt facility with Richborough
Joint Statement on the conflict in the Middle East: 8 April 2026
seen at 15:13, 8 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Joint Statement on the conflict in the Middle East: 8 April 2026
Civil Eligibility Keycard 2026
seen at 15:05, 8 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Civil Eligibility Keycard 2026
DBS launches its 2026-2027 business plan
seen at 15:05, 8 April in News and communications (Our copy).
DBS launches its 2026-2027 business plan
Springwell Solar Farm development consent decision announced
seen at 15:04, 8 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Springwell Solar Farm development consent decision announced
Essex skip-hire boss and firm plead guilty to waste crime charges
seen at 15:04, 8 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Essex skip-hire boss and firm plead guilty to waste crime charges
Government approves UK’s largest power-producing solar farm
seen at 15:03, 8 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Government approves UK’s largest power-producing solar farm
Guidance: Foreign nationals in prison policy framework
seen at 15:01, 8 April in Ministry of Justice - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Guidance: Foreign nationals in prison policy framework
The importance of military training
seen at 14:54, 8 April in Inside DIO (Our copy).
A training safety vehicle observing an exercise by the Royal Hussars and their Challenger 2 tanks on Salisbury Plain Training Area. (Crown Copyright / MOD 2026)

Every day of the year, across the entire UK...

Why screening is not the answer to inconsistently applied clinical guidance
seen at 14:45, 8 April in UK National Screening Committee (Our copy).

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) and Health Improvement Scotland (HIS) issue evidence‑based recommendations to guide the clinical management of many health conditions. They label...

Skills England board minutes for 2026
seen at 14:38, 8 April in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Skills England board minutes for 2026
DBS business plan: 2026-27
seen at 14:37, 8 April in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
DBS business plan: 2026-27
U.S. – UK Financial Regulatory Working Group Winter 2026: Joint Statement
seen at 14:37, 8 April in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
U.S. – UK Financial Regulatory Working Group Winter 2026: Joint Statement
Improving England’s lowland peat: applications open for the Water Discovery Grant
seen at 14:31, 8 April in Environment (Our copy).
Low ditch level on a peaty Fenland farm. Credit: Environment Agency.

Today we’re launching the Lowland Peat Water Discovery Grant. The Discovery Grant will run until 2028, providing up to &pound...

Improving EU trade: what you need to know
seen at 11:37, 8 April in Farming (Our copy).

The UK government is working on a new food trade agreement with the European Union (EU) to make it easier for farmers and food producers to trade. 

This agreement is called the Sanitary and...

BSR plans to reduce external remediation delays and improve management of application caseloads
seen at 10:49, 8 April in News and communications (Our copy).
BSR plans to reduce external remediation delays and improve management of application caseloads
Landmark £860m joint venture between Homes England, Capital&Centric and Swiss Life Asset Managers makes first acquisition in Manchester
seen at 10:48, 8 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Landmark £860m joint venture between Homes England, Capital&Centric and Swiss Life Asset Managers makes first acquisition in Manchester
Dorset drop-in events announced for flood-affected residents 
seen at 10:48, 8 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Dorset drop-in events announced for flood-affected residents 
MHRA expands AI Airlock programme with a £3.6 million funding boost over three years
seen at 10:47, 8 April in News and communications (Our copy).
MHRA expands AI Airlock programme with a £3.6 million funding boost over three years
Live More – supporting people living with dementia to stay active, connected and well through Shared Lives
seen at 10:40, 8 April in Social work with adults (Our copy).
Introduction by Sarah McClinton 

I was so impressed when I heard about the Live More initiative in Greater Manchester and would like to thank Neil Crowther for this blog, which I am delighted to introduce...

Prime Minister travels to Middle East to meet allies and support ceasefire: 8 April 2026
seen at 09:54, 8 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Prime Minister travels to Middle East to meet allies and support ceasefire: 8 April 2026
Unearthing the net zero solution beneath our feet
seen at 09:50, 8 April in Creating a better place (Our copy).

When you think about net zero, what comes to mind? Sunlight reflecting off solar panels? Turbines spinning in strong coastal winds?

We’re used to looking up and out to imagine a low-carbon future...