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Seven members appointed to the Civil Justice Council

Thursday, 30 April 2026 - 11:00 Ministry of Justice News Story

The Lord Chancellor has approved the appointments of Andrew Brookes, Naomi Creutzfeldt, Frances Harrison, Owain James, Jane Portas, Tim Sawyer and Nigel Teasdale as members of the Civil Justice Counc...

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?New measures to better protect women and girls from FGM

Thursday, 30 April 2026 - 10:55 Attorney General's Office Press Release

Government’s first dedicated FGM Summit in a decade brings together government, victim-survivors and third-sector organisations to better protect women and girls from FGM....

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Families to save up to £1,000 as children’s reforms become law

Thursday, 30 April 2026 - 10:03 Department for Education Press Release

Cost-of-living measures become law, including free breakfast clubs, expanded free school meals and limits of branded uniforms ...

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Fly tippers risk losing their driving licence under tougher court powers?

Thursday, 30 April 2026 - 09:43 Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs Press Release

Courts?to dish 3-9 point penalties to fly-tippers?? ...

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Britain embraces solar revolution following war in Iran

Thursday, 30 April 2026 - 09:28 Department for Energy Security and Net Zero Press Release

Households across the UK are embracing solar power as the government accelerates its clean power mission....

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Key target hit with 8,500 extra mental health workers in the NHS

Thursday, 30 April 2026 - 09:14 Department of Health and Social Care Press Release

Thousands more therapists, psychiatrists and mental health nurses are working in the health service....

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AAIB Report: Cessna FRA150L, G PPFS

Thursday, 30 April 2026 - 09:01 Air Accidents Investigation Branch News Story

Fatal accident involving a Cessna FRA150L, near Thorganby, North Yorkshire, 28 July 2024...

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Weston Bay report and safety flyer published

Thursday, 30 April 2026 - 09:00 Marine Accident Investigation Branch News Story

Double man overboard from a fishing vessel approximately 12 nautical miles south-east of Spurn Head, England, with the loss of 1 life....

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Victims come first in new justice law

Thursday, 30 April 2026 - 08:50 Ministry of Justice Press Release

Victims and Courts Bill receives Royal Assent to become law....

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The impact of Russia’s intensifying attacks on civilians in Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 30 April 2026 - 08:36 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Speech

UK Chargé d’Affaires, Deputy Ambassador James Ford condemns Russia’s intensified missile and drone attacks on Ukrainian cities, highlighting the mounting civilian toll and damage to infrastructure. Ru...

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Have your say: PIP review launches engagement programme for disabled people to get involved

Thursday, 30 April 2026 - 08:00 Department for Work and Pensions Press Release

The Timms Review is today announcing a wider programme of evidence-gathering and public engagement, giving disabled people, Disabled People’s Organisations, carers, practitioners, clinicians, research...

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Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Italy: Stephen Hickey

Thursday, 30 April 2026 - 07:00 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Press Release

Mr Stephen Hickey CMG has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Italian Republic and Non-Resident Ambassador to the Republic of San Marino, in succession to the Rt Hon Lord Llewellyn CVO OBE....

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UK and Irish Governments to reaffirm security cooperation and commitment to Legacy at BIIGC 

Wednesday, 29 April 2026 - 23:01 Northern Ireland Office Press Release

The British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference (BIIGC) will be held today [Thursday 30 April] at Hillsborough Castle...

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Northumberland illegal waste site shut down

Wednesday, 29 April 2026 - 15:53 Environment Agency Press Release

The Environment Agency has blocked access to land in rural Northumberland following reports of illegal dumping and burning of waste.  ...

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Graves of two unknown World War 1 officers 'named' 111 years after their deaths

Wednesday, 29 April 2026 - 15:24 Ministry of Defence News Story

The previously un-named graves of two officers who gave their lives during World War One have been identified in Belgium. Captain (Capt) Gordon Cuthbert of Sunbury, Middlesex, and Lieutenant (Lt) Les...

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Housing Minister speech on Leasehold and Commonhold Reform

Wednesday, 29 April 2026 - 14:49 Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government Speech

An update on the government's vision for ending the feudal leasehold system. ...

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Housing Minister speech on Leasehold and Commonhold Reform Bill

Wednesday, 29 April 2026 - 14:49 Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government Speech

An update on the government's vision for ending the feudal leasehold system. ...

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English Devolution Bill receives Royal Assent

Wednesday, 29 April 2026 - 14:28 Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government Press Release

Act follows on from the English Devolution White Paper, which set out government agenda for devolution. ...

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MHRA hires top global tech talent to transform systems behind regulation of medicines and medical devices

Wednesday, 29 April 2026 - 14:06 Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency Press Release

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jason Bonander as its new Chief Digital and Technology Officer (CDTO). ...

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