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Britain must secure greater control and leverage over AI to protect our national security in fractured world

Tuesday, 28 April 2026 - 11:00 Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Press Release

In a landmark speech, the Technology Secretary said there must be a “decisive move” towards backing more British tech companies as AI reshapes global power, security and prosperity....

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Teenager turning 16? Don't miss out on Child Benefit

Tuesday, 28 April 2026 - 09:23 HM Revenue & Customs Press Release

Parents of teenagers starting qualifying further education or training courses must extend their Child Benefit claim by 31 August...

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MHRA delivers its targets to increase access to medicines and reinforce UK position as a global destination for life sciences

Tuesday, 28 April 2026 - 09:07 Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency Press Release

The MHRA continues to speed up access to medicines for patients, increase efficiency of regulation and help to attract innovation and investment in the UK’s thriving £100 billion life sciences industr...

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Update: Sale of Prax Lindsey Oil Refinery Limited (and associated companies)

Tuesday, 28 April 2026 - 07:00 The Insolvency Service Press Release

The Official Receiver has completed the sale of the Lindsey Oil Refinery to Phillips 66 Limited. ...

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Right to Buy overhaul to safeguard social housing

Monday, 27 April 2026 - 23:02 Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government News Story

The government has confirmed it will bring forward further reforms to Right to Buy....

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This Treaty has?been a truly ?vital pillar of international peace and security: UK Statement at the UN General Assembly

Monday, 27 April 2026 - 20:47 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Speech

Statement by Steven Doughty MP, Minister of State for Europe, North America, and the Overseas Territories, at the UN General Assembly meeting on the Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on t...

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Southern Water admits sea pollution

Monday, 27 April 2026 - 18:41 Environment Agency Press Release

Incidents off Kent coastline and others inland – company released sewage into water weeks after getting record £90 million for almost 7,000 illegal discharges...

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We must step up efforts together to safeguard international waterways from disruption: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Monday, 27 April 2026 - 16:39 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Speech

Statement by Steven Doughty MP, Minister of State for Europe, North America, and the Overseas Territories, at the UN Security Council Meeting on the safety and protection of waterways in the maritime ...

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How to submit applications and complaints to the CAC

Monday, 27 April 2026 - 15:05 Central Arbitration Committee News Story

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

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Welded tubes and pipes expiry review reaches initial findings

Monday, 27 April 2026 - 15:02 Trade Remedies Authority Press Release

The TRA has initially proposed that an anti-dumping measure on welded tubes and pipes from Belarus and China be extended at unchanged rates....

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UK backs company building breakthrough AI that can discover new knowledge

Monday, 27 April 2026 - 14:18 Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Press Release

The UK government’s Sovereign AI is backing Ineffable Intelligence, co-investing with the British Business Bank to scale a UK-built, self-learning AI that can generate new knowledge and drive breakth...

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PM speech at USDAW conference: 27 April 2026

Monday, 27 April 2026 - 13:04 Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street Speech

The Prime Minister's speech at USDAW conference 2026....

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Bluetongue: latest situation

Monday, 27 April 2026 - 13:02 Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs News Story

Overview of current bluetongue cases, risk level, vaccinations and restrictions....

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Launch of clinical trial reforms

Monday, 27 April 2026 - 11:05 Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency Press Release

Patients in the UK to get access to new treatments faster and still safely under new clinical trial regulations coming into force on 28 April 2026....

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VMD clarifies packaging requirements for general sales medicines

Monday, 27 April 2026 - 10:07 Veterinary Medicines Directorate News Story

The VMD has published new guidance on packaging, pack size and product information requirements for products intended to be distributed at AVM-GSL....

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Latest updates: April 2026 newsletter

Monday, 27 April 2026 - 09:31 Immigration Advice Authority News Story

Our newsletter is published quarterly, and all stakeholders are welcome to sign up to receive the latest edition straight to their inbox....

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Four sentenced to prison for ruthless waste dump operation across London

Monday, 27 April 2026 - 09:22 Environment Agency Press Release

Waste criminals get prison sentences following major Environment Agency investigation...

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Congratulations on results day for first cohort of seafarers taking digital assessments

Monday, 27 April 2026 - 09:00 Maritime and Coastguard Agency Press Release

Around 170 candidates were assessed in April 2026 through the new secure, web-based platform....

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New strategy sets out future of science and engineering capability across government

Monday, 27 April 2026 - 08:30 Government Science & Engineering Profession News Story

A new strategy published today sets out how science and engineering expertise will continue to support decision making across government....

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Precautionary?recall of antidepressant medication due to manufacturing error

Tuesday, 28 April 2026 | Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency

Britain must secure greater control and leverage over AI to protect our national security in fractured world

Tuesday, 28 April 2026 | Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

Teenager turning 16? Don't miss out on Child Benefit

Tuesday, 28 April 2026 | HM Revenue & Customs

Right to Buy overhaul to safeguard social housing

Monday, 27 April 2026 | Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Southern Water admits sea pollution

Monday, 27 April 2026 | Environment Agency

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