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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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Tobacco and Vapes Bill becomes law

Wednesday, 29 April 2026 - 13:05 Department of Health and Social Care Press Release

The next generation will be smoke-free as Tobacco and Vapes Bill is granted Royal Assent....

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First Sea Lord Speech at RUSI

Wednesday, 29 April 2026 - 12:38 Ministry of Defence Speech

Transforming the Royal Navy by embracing the rapid technological advances of our age...

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Seven sentenced after MHRA investigation uncovers £1.8m illegal medicines and steroids network

Wednesday, 29 April 2026 - 12:25 Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency Press Release

An MHRA-led investigation has exposed a £1.8 million illegal medicines and steroids network, leading to seven men being sentenced....

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Major investigation into 'sickening' illegal waste dumping

Wednesday, 29 April 2026 - 11:20 Environment Agency News Story

Environment Agency and Natural England act on 30,000 tonnes of illegal waste at Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) in Leicestershire. ...

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Retirement boost of £29,000 awaits millions as landmark Pension Schemes Act becomes law

Wednesday, 29 April 2026 - 10:39 Department for Work and Pensions Press Release

Over 20 million workers are set to get more from every pound they save towards retirement thanks to the passing into law of historic pensions legislation today, Wednesday 29 April 2026....

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Ministry of Defence Police appoints new Deputy Chief Constable

Wednesday, 29 April 2026 - 09:57 Ministry of Defence Press Release

Following the appointment of Chief Constable Kier Pritchard in January, the Ministry of Defence Police (MDP) has appointed Simon Dobinson as their new Deputy Chief Constable....

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Call for evidence into antisemitism in schools and colleges

Wednesday, 29 April 2026 - 09:38 Department for Education Press Release

Government-commissioned independent review launches call for evidence as part wider government commitment to strengthen social cohesion and tackle prejudice....

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UK tests defence supply chains under war conditions in major exercise

Wednesday, 29 April 2026 - 09:32 Ministry of Defence Press Release

Major wargame exercise brings together leading defence companies to test supply chain resilience under wartime pressure. ...

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South East Water given £76,000 penalty for water supply breach

Wednesday, 29 April 2026 - 09:08 Environment Agency Press Release

Human error blamed as enough water to fill 300,000 baths taken without Environment Agency licence...

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Graves of two missing Lance Corporals from World War One identified in Belgium

Wednesday, 29 April 2026 - 08:40 Ministry of Defence News Story

Lance Corporal William Voice MM was born in Horsham, Sussex in 1886. Lance Corporal Lionel Weller Sandell – known to his family as Solly, was born in Worthing, Sussex in 1899. Both men were buried af...

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Two local authorities get consumer upgrades

Wednesday, 29 April 2026 - 08:30 Regulator of Social Housing Press Release

Castle Point Borough Council and North Kesteven District Council both received consumer upgrades in the latest RSH regulatory judgements...

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DWP puts disabled people first: Thousands of health staff complete landmark autism and learning disabilities training

Tuesday, 28 April 2026 - 23:01 Department for Work and Pensions Press Release

Training tackles harmful assumptions about disability and ensures staff make practical, meaningful adjustments for the people they serve....

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We are appalled by the deteriorating trajectory in the West Bank and East Jerusalem: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Tuesday, 28 April 2026 - 18:52 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Speech

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on the Middle East....

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Public legal education: new principles and committee

Tuesday, 28 April 2026 - 15:20 Attorney General's Office News Story

The Attorney General's Office is relaunching the Public Legal Education (PLE) Committee....

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Summoning of the Iranian Ambassador to the United Kingdom

Tuesday, 28 April 2026 - 15:19 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Press Release

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has today summoned the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Kingdom...

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The United Kingdom remains steadfast in its commitment to media freedom around the world: UK statement at the UN

Tuesday, 28 April 2026 - 13:29 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Speech

Statement by Letisha Lunin, UK Spokesperson and Counsellor, at the UN Committee on Information General Debate....

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Registered charity status: a social contract

Tuesday, 28 April 2026 - 13:22 The Charity Commission Speech

Dame Julia Unwin's first speech as Chair of the Charity Commission at Civil Society Media's Trustee Exchange in London. ...

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