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10 April

Enforcement appeal submission changes coming soon
Enforcement appeal submission changes coming soon
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PM meeting with the Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Bin Hamad Al Thani and Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed Bin Abdulrahman of Qatar: 10 April 2026
PM meeting with the Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Bin Hamad Al Thani and Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed Bin Abdulrahman of Qatar: 10 April 2026
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MHRA approves olezarsen (Tryngolza) for the treatment of familial chylomicronemia syndrome
MHRA approves olezarsen (Tryngolza) for the treatment of familial chylomicronemia syndrome
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United Utilities guilty plea to action that led to fish deaths
United Utilities guilty plea to action that led to fish deaths
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Access Consortium Promise Pilot Pathway
Access Consortium Promise Pilot Pathway
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Letter from the Security Minister to the Interim Independent Prevent Commissioner
Letter from the Security Minister to the Interim Independent Prevent Commissioner
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DESNZ major projects: appointment letters for Senior Responsible Owners (SROs)
DESNZ major projects: appointment letters for Senior Responsible Owners (SROs)
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SIA close protection licences granted over a 5-year period
SIA close protection licences granted over a 5-year period
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SIA licensing of foreign nationals over the past 20 years
SIA licensing of foreign nationals over the past 20 years
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Number of SIA licence holders who are Irish Travellers
Number of SIA licence holders who are Irish Travellers
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CNPA Board minutes - January 2025
CNPA Board minutes - January 2025
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CNPA Board minutes - March 2025
CNPA Board minutes - March 2025
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CNPA Board minutes - September 2025
CNPA Board minutes - September 2025
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His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant Certificates of Merit awards 2027 to 2028
His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant Certificates of Merit awards 2027 to 2028
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New funding to expand specialist patrols
New funding to expand specialist patrols
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Enforcement appeal changes coming soon
Enforcement appeal changes coming soon
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Implementing the Renters' Rights Act: Social Housing
Implementing the Renters' Rights Act: Social Housing
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UKEF secures £128 million submarine rescue deals with Indonesia, boosting British industry
UKEF secures £128 million submarine rescue deals with Indonesia, boosting British industry
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New laws to crackdown on harmful pornography
New laws to crackdown on harmful pornography
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Developing climate-related health insights

Climate‑related changes can shape the long‑term health of the population, and this in turn affects many areas of public sector planning.

The Government Actuary’s Department (GAD) supports this work...

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Vacancy: Inspector of Air Accidents (Engineering) – closing 3 May 2026
Vacancy: Inspector of Air Accidents (Engineering) – closing 3 May 2026
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Commissioner's end of tenure letter
Commissioner's end of tenure letter
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UK start-up to supply interceptor missiles to UK military and Gulf partners
UK start-up to supply interceptor missiles to UK military and Gulf partners
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Two new appointments to UK Sea Fish Industry Authority Board 
Two new appointments to UK Sea Fish Industry Authority Board 
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Anniversary Statement: Bristell NG5 Speed Wing, G-CMSM
Anniversary Statement: Bristell NG5 Speed Wing, G-CMSM
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Reflections on the Nature Restoration Fund Business Readiness Forum  

In this blog we look back on the first Nature Restoration Fund (NRF) Business Readiness Forum, held to help developers, planners and environmental stakeholders understand how the new fund will work in practice...

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15 minutes from nature: how we're measuring England's access to green and blue space
Aerial view of River Dee in Chester at dusk including Queens Park Bridge and The Old Dee Bridge, Cheshire, England, UK. Credit: Getty Images.

In March 2026, we published the new Access...

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Local museums receive £4 million to improve accessibility to arts and culture
Local museums receive £4 million to improve accessibility to arts and culture
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UK considers ban on owning signal jamming devices used by car thieves and shoplifters
UK considers ban on owning signal jamming devices used by car thieves and shoplifters
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Possession of radiofrequency jammers and the relevant legal framework
Possession of radiofrequency jammers and the relevant legal framework
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09 April

PM meeting with King and Prime Minister of Bahrain: 9 April 2026
PM meeting with King and Prime Minister of Bahrain: 9 April 2026
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PM meeting with President of the UAE: 9 April 2026
PM meeting with President of the UAE: 9 April 2026
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Foreign Secretary Mansion House address to City of London 2026
Foreign Secretary Mansion House address to City of London 2026
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Threatened species set for major funding boost
Threatened species set for major funding boost
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PM call with President Trump of the United States: 9 April 2026
PM call with President Trump of the United States: 9 April 2026
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Government Chemist Conference: 23-24 June 2026- registration open
Government Chemist Conference: 23-24 June 2026- registration open
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Business Secretary champions flagship investment in UK’s largest gigafactory
Business Secretary champions flagship investment in UK’s largest gigafactory
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We continue to call on Kosovo and Serbia to resolve outstanding disagreements through the EU-facilitated Dialogue: UK statement at the UN Security Council
We continue to call on Kosovo and Serbia to resolve outstanding disagreements through the EU-facilitated Dialogue: UK statement at the UN Security Council
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Business appointment rules 2025/26
Business appointment rules 2025/26
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Industrial Strategy quarterly update: January to March 2026
Industrial Strategy quarterly update: January to March 2026
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Expanding OTSI’s Licensing Remit 

The Office of Trade Sanctions Implementation (OTSI) will soon be expanding its licensing role. From Monday 27 April, OTSI will become responsible for licensing sanctioned...

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Knife crime hotspots to see surge in police operations
Knife crime hotspots to see surge in police operations
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Schools in knife crime hotspots to get targeted support
Schools in knife crime hotspots to get targeted support
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Knife homicides down 27% after 63,000 knives taken off streets
Knife homicides down 27% after 63,000 knives taken off streets
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Appointments to the Animals in Science Committee: April 2026
Appointments to the Animals in Science Committee: April 2026
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DBT: ministerial overseas travel and meetings, October to December 2025
DBT: ministerial overseas travel and meetings, October to December 2025
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27th Anniversary of the NATO Response to the Humanitarian Crisis in Kosovo: UK statement to the OSCE, March 2026
27th Anniversary of the NATO Response to the Humanitarian Crisis in Kosovo: UK statement to the OSCE, March 2026
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Edition 4: Ready, Steady, File!
Edition 4: Ready, Steady, File!
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What do PhDs think about our placement scheme?
What do PhDs think about our placement scheme?
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APHA Launch the Veterinary Graduate Programme
APHA's stand at BVA Live

This year the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) are launching their first Veterinary Graduate Programme, marking an exciting new step in how we attract, develop and retain the...

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Why Global Collaboration on IP Matters
Why Global Collaboration on IP Matters
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OLC launches plans for the Legal Ombudsman amid record demand
OLC launches plans for the Legal Ombudsman amid record demand
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MOJ: spending over £500 on a government procurement card 2026
MOJ: spending over £500 on a government procurement card 2026
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The Wallace Collection Annual Report and Accounts 2024 to 2025
The Wallace Collection Annual Report and Accounts 2024 to 2025
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EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) status automation update: April 2026
EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) status automation update: April 2026
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Call for input on potential powers to protect the UK from adverse economic pressure
Call for input on potential powers to protect the UK from adverse economic pressure
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Barriers to work removed for disabled benefit claimants as landmark legislation introduced
Barriers to work removed for disabled benefit claimants as landmark legislation introduced
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Inspection announcement: An inspection of the Home Office's engagement with local authorities in the planning and development of asylum accommodation
Inspection announcement: An inspection of the Home Office's engagement with local authorities in the planning and development of asylum accommodation
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£50 million boost for defence businesses in Plymouth and the South West with new defence growth deal
£50 million boost for defence businesses in Plymouth and the South West with new defence growth deal
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UK exposes covert Russian submarine operation in and around UK waters
UK exposes covert Russian submarine operation in and around UK waters
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Defence Secretary No9 speech - 09 April 2026
Defence Secretary No9 speech - 09 April 2026
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Victims and bereaved get more time to challenge lenient sentences
Victims and bereaved get more time to challenge lenient sentences
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Women in Tech Taskforce: Terms of Reference
Women in Tech Taskforce: Terms of Reference
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Appointment of a new Chair to the Independent Advisory Panel on Deaths in Custody
Appointment of a new Chair to the Independent Advisory Panel on Deaths in Custody
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Thirty Years On: How Regulation Has Transformed the Environment â€“ A View from the Chief Regulator 

Thirty years ago, the Environment Agency first opened its doors. It had a clear dual purpose: to protect the environment and support sustainable development. Back then, climate change was a distant...

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AAIB investigation to Piper PA-22-108, G-ARNE
AAIB investigation to Piper PA-22-108, G-ARNE
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AAIB investigation to Boeing 737-8200 MAX, EI-HEZ
AAIB investigation to Boeing 737-8200 MAX, EI-HEZ
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Experimental Drone Variant 4J, (UAS registration n/a)
Experimental Drone Variant 4J, (UAS registration n/a)
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Hydrogen investment fuels South Yorkshire's next industrial era
Hydrogen investment fuels South Yorkshire's next industrial era
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Science training strengthens reporting by journalists from Ghana and Nigeria
Science training strengthens reporting by journalists from Ghana and Nigeria
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‘Greater Together LA’, the largest ever UK trade mission to the US, attracts major corporate sponsors
‘Greater Together LA’, the largest ever UK trade mission to the US, attracts major corporate sponsors
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What do survivors of domestic abuse tell us about their NHS care?
People face challenges to getting the help they need.
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From emergency to sustainability: creating Share Homes for Ukraine data

In response to Russia’s full scale illegal invasion of Ukraine in 2022, the government launched the Homes for Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme to enable Ukrainians fleeing the conflict to find safe accommodation...

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A journey of a thousand miles

One of our senior female planning inspectors reflects on nearly nine years at the Planning Inspectorate - from trainee to Band 3, juggling family life, navigating imposter syndrome, and finding support from...

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HMRC performance update: February 2026
HMRC performance update: February 2026
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Draft regulations: Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) (Emissions and Verification)
Draft regulations: Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) (Emissions and Verification)
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How councils are finding greener ways to manage weeds in our parks and streets 

When you walk through your local park or along the pavement, you might not think much about how the weeds are kept under control. But behind the scenes, councils across the country are rethinking their approach...

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08 April

PM meeting with Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, His Royal Highness Mohammed bin Salman: 8 April 2026
PM meeting with Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, His Royal Highness Mohammed bin Salman: 8 April 2026
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Faster approvals for clean energy projects to protect families from rising bills
Faster approvals for clean energy projects to protect families from rising bills
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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
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
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Apply to the Advocate General’s Panel of Northern Ireland Special Advocates
Apply to the Advocate General’s Panel of Northern Ireland Special Advocates
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SSRO: prompt payment data 1 April 2025 - 31 March 2026
SSRO: prompt payment data 1 April 2025 - 31 March 2026
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Make Work Pay: draft code of practice on trade union right of access
Make Work Pay: draft code of practice on trade union right of access
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Make Work Pay: Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations
Make Work Pay: Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations
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8 April 2026: Synergy Programme - Summary Business Case
8 April 2026: Synergy Programme - Summary Business Case
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How digital verification service providers should describe their certification for specific use cases

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...

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Recruitment of four commissioners to the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission
Recruitment of four commissioners to the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission
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Official Statistics: Diversity of the judiciary: 2026 statistics
Official Statistics: Diversity of the judiciary: 2026 statistics
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Apply for a Lowland Peat Water Discovery Grant
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 ...

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GIAA register of senior civil servants' secondary paid employment: April 2025 to March 2026
GIAA register of senior civil servants' secondary paid employment: April 2025 to March 2026
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GIAA senior officials' expenses and hospitality Q3 2025-26
GIAA senior officials' expenses and hospitality Q3 2025-26
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Government announces preferred candidate for Ofcom Chair
Government announces preferred candidate for Ofcom Chair
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FCDO statement on DPRK ballistic missile launches: 8 April
FCDO statement on DPRK ballistic missile launches: 8 April
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Foreign Secretary's statement: ceasefire in the Middle East, 8 April 2026
Foreign Secretary's statement: ceasefire in the Middle East, 8 April 2026
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Leading quantum nations to boost cooperation following UK summit
Leading quantum nations to boost cooperation following UK summit
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Homes England agrees multi-million-pound debt facility with Richborough
Homes England agrees multi-million-pound debt facility with Richborough
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Joint Statement on the conflict in the Middle East: 8 April 2026
Joint Statement on the conflict in the Middle East: 8 April 2026
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Civil Eligibility Keycard 2026
Civil Eligibility Keycard 2026
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DBS launches its 2026-2027 business plan
DBS launches its 2026-2027 business plan
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Springwell Solar Farm development consent decision announced
Springwell Solar Farm development consent decision announced
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