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Barriers to work removed for disabled benefit claimants as landmark legislation introduced

Thursday, 09 April 2026 - 10:02 Department for Work and Pensions Press Release

Disabled benefit claimants will be given the right to try work without the immediate fear of losing their benefits, with new legislation laid today (Thursday 9th April)....

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Appointment of a new Chair to the Independent Advisory Panel on Deaths in Custody

Thursday, 09 April 2026 - 09:00 Ministry of Justice News Story

The Deputy Prime Minister and Lord Chancellor has approved the appointment of Wendy Sinclair-Gieben as Chair of the Independent Advisory Panel on Deaths in Custody. ...

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Faster approvals for clean energy projects to protect families from rising bills

Thursday, 09 April 2026 - 08:58 Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs Press Release

The Environment Agency will take the helm as Lead Environmental Regulator to coordinate streamlined, joined-up advice. ...

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‘Greater Together LA’, the largest ever UK trade mission to the US, attracts major corporate sponsors

Thursday, 09 April 2026 - 08:48 Cabinet Office Press Release

In partnership with world-leading financial, tech and cultural organisations, the UK Government’s GREAT Britain & Northern Ireland Campaign is holding a major expo in Los Angeles, California from 18th...

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Hydrogen investment fuels South Yorkshire's next industrial era

Thursday, 09 April 2026 - 06:34 Department for Energy Security and Net Zero Press Release

Major hydrogen project to create over 400 new jobs in technology that uses electricity to split water into hydrogen and oxygen....

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PM meeting with Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, His Royal Highness Mohammed bin Salman: 8 April 2026

Wednesday, 08 April 2026 - 21:51 Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street Press Release

The Prime Minister met His Royal Highness Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, in Jeddah today....

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Apply to the Advocate General’s Panel of Northern Ireland Special Advocates

Wednesday, 08 April 2026 - 16:46 Government Legal Department News Story

The competition to expand the Advocate General’s Panel of Northern Ireland Special Advocates is now open....

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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

Wednesday, 08 April 2026 - 16:23 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Speech

Statement by Archie Young, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict....

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Recruitment of four commissioners to the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission

Wednesday, 08 April 2026 - 14:26 Northern Ireland Office Press Release

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland invites applications for the appointment of four Commissioners to the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission....

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Government approves UK’s largest power producing solar farm

Wednesday, 08 April 2026 - 13:59 Department for Energy Security and Net Zero News Story

800 MW Springwell Solar farm given approval – the largest solar project in the UK terms of power generation. ...

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Essex skip hire boss and firm plead guilty to waste crime charges

Wednesday, 08 April 2026 - 13:47 Environment Agency Press Release

'I don’t do e-mails' among excuses for not clearing overflowing skips...

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Springwell Solar Farm development consent decision announced

Wednesday, 08 April 2026 - 13:45 Planning Inspectorate Press Release

The Springwell Solar Farm DCO application has today been granted development consent by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero....

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DBS launches its 2026 2027 business plan

Wednesday, 08 April 2026 - 13:03 Disclosure and Barring Service News Story

The Disclosure and Barring Service has published its 2026 to 2027 business plan, outlining priorities for improving services and delivering better public outcomes....

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Civil Eligibility Keycard 2026

Wednesday, 08 April 2026 - 13:02 Legal Aid Agency News Story

A new eligibility key card for 2026 is now available. ...

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Homes England agrees multi million pound debt facility with Richborough

Wednesday, 08 April 2026 - 12:26 Homes England Press Release

Homes England has agreed a multi?million?pound debt facility with independent land promoter Richborough, marking the first partnership of its kind in the sector. ...

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Leading quantum nations to boost cooperation following UK summit

Wednesday, 08 April 2026 - 12:00 Department for Science, Innovation and Technology News Story

Communique following the fifth meeting of the Quantum Development Group (QDG)....

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Foreign Secretary's statement: ceasefire in the Middle East, 8 April 2026

Wednesday, 08 April 2026 - 11:21 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Press Release

A statement from the Foreign Secretary on the ceasefire between the US, Israel and Iran....

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Government announces preferred candidate for Ofcom Chair

Wednesday, 08 April 2026 - 11:00 Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Press Release

Sir Ian Cheshire named as preferred candidate for Ofcom Chair, subject to parliamentary hearing before final appointment is confirmed....

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MHRA expands AI Airlock programme with a £3.6 million funding boost over three years

Wednesday, 08 April 2026 - 09:19 Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency Press Release

The MHRA continues to be at the forefront of innovation and secures multi-year funding to expand its pioneering AI Airlock programme....

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