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PM remarks from criminal justice roundtable: 30 April 2026

PM remarks from criminal justice roundtable: 30 April 2026

30 April 2026 - 11:26 Speech

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

The Prime Minister gave remarks this afternoon at a criminal justice roundtable....

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Appointment of the Justice of the Supreme Court: 30 April 2026

Appointment of the Justice of the Supreme Court: 30 April 2026

30 April 2026 - 11:00 Press Release

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

His Majesty The King has approved the appointment of Lord Justice Snowden as a Justice of the Supreme Court. The King ma...

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Seven members appointed to the Civil Justice Council

Seven members appointed to the Civil Justice Council

30 April 2026 - 11:00 News Story

Ministry of Justice

The Lord Chancellor has approved the appointments of Andrew Brookes, Naomi Creutzfeldt, Frances Harrison, Owain James, J...

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?New measures to better protect women and girls from FGM

?New measures to better protect women and girls from FGM

30 April 2026 - 10:55 Press Release

Attorney General's Office

Government’s first dedicated FGM Summit in a decade brings together government, victim-survivors and third-sector organi...

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

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

30 April 2026 - 10:03 Press Release

Department for Education

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

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Fly-tippers risk losing their driving licence under tougher court powers?
Britain embraces solar revolution following war in Iran

Britain embraces solar revolution following war in Iran

30 April 2026 - 09:28 Press Release

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

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

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

30 April 2026 - 09:14 Press Release

Department of Health and Social Care

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

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AAIB Report: Cessna FRA150L, G-PPFS

AAIB Report: Cessna FRA150L, G-PPFS

30 April 2026 - 09:01 News Story

Air Accidents Investigation Branch

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

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Weston Bay report and safety flyer published

Weston Bay report and safety flyer published

30 April 2026 - 09:00 News Story

Marine Accident Investigation Branch

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

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Victims come first in new justice law

Victims come first in new justice law

30 April 2026 - 08:50 Press Release

Ministry of Justice

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

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

30 April 2026 - 08:36 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

UK Chargé d’Affaires, Deputy Ambassador James Ford condemns Russia’s intensified missile and drone attacks on Ukrainian ...

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

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

30 April 2026 - 08:00 Press Release

Department for Work and Pensions

The Timms Review is today announcing a wider programme of evidence-gathering and public engagement, giving disabled peop...

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

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

30 April 2026 - 07:00 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Mr Stephen Hickey CMG has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Italian Republic and Non-Resident Ambassador to...

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

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

29 April 2026 - 23:01 Press Release

Northern Ireland Office

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

Northumberland illegal waste site shut down

29 April 2026 - 15:53 Press Release

Environment Agency

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

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

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

29 April 2026 - 15:24 News Story

Ministry of Defence

The previously un-named graves of two officers who gave their lives during World War One have been identified in Belgium...

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Housing Minister speech on Leasehold and Commonhold Reform

Housing Minister speech on Leasehold and Commonhold Reform

29 April 2026 - 14:49 Speech

Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

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

Housing Minister speech on Leasehold and Commonhold Reform Bill

29 April 2026 - 14:49 Speech

Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

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

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English Devolution Bill receives Royal Assent

English Devolution Bill receives Royal Assent

29 April 2026 - 14:28 Press Release

Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

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

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How to submit applications and complaints to the CAC

How to submit applications and complaints to the CAC

29 April 2026 - 14:20 News Story

Central Arbitration Committee

The submission of applications and complaints to the CAC....

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

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

29 April 2026 - 14:06 Press Release

Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jason Bonander ...

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Tobacco and Vapes Bill becomes law

Tobacco and Vapes Bill becomes law

29 April 2026 - 13:05 Press Release

Department of Health and Social Care

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

First Sea Lord Speech at RUSI

29 April 2026 - 12:38 Speech

Ministry of Defence

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

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

29 April 2026 - 12:25 Press Release

Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency

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

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Major investigation into 'sickening' illegal waste dumping

Major investigation into 'sickening' illegal waste dumping

29 April 2026 - 11:20 News Story

Environment Agency

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

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

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

29 April 2026 - 10:39 Press Release

Department for Work and Pensions

Over 20 million workers are set to get more from every pound they save towards retirement thanks to the passing into law...

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Ministry of Defence Police appoints new Deputy Chief Constable

Ministry of Defence Police appoints new Deputy Chief Constable

29 April 2026 - 09:57 Press Release

Ministry of Defence

Following the appointment of Chief Constable Kier Pritchard in January, the Ministry of Defence Police (MDP) has appoint...

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Call for evidence into antisemitism in schools and colleges

Call for evidence into antisemitism in schools and colleges

29 April 2026 - 09:38 Press Release

Department for Education

Government-commissioned independent review launches call for evidence as part wider government commitment to strengthen ...

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UK tests defence supply chains under war conditions in major exercise

UK tests defence supply chains under war conditions in major exercise

29 April 2026 - 09:32 Press Release

Ministry of Defence

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

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