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Government cuts electricity bill for 10,000 manufacturers in boost for UK competitiveness

Government cuts electricity bill for 10,000 manufacturers in boost for UK competitiveness

16 April 2026 - 08:00 Press Release

Department for Business and Trade

The Government has announced that electricity bills will be cut by up to 25% for over 10,000 businesses through the Brit...

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High Code compliance maintained as some supplier issues increase

High Code compliance maintained as some supplier issues increase

16 April 2026 - 07:57 News Story

Groceries Code Adjudicator

Read about the GCA 2026 annual survey results....

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Faster and fairer justice for victims thanks to major magistrate recruitment drive

Faster and fairer justice for victims thanks to major magistrate recruitment drive

15 April 2026 - 23:01 Press Release

Ministry of Justice

Thousands of new magistrates will be recruited and trained in under half the time it currently takes thanks to a new dri...

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Government to examine deaths of vulnerable care leavers

Government to examine deaths of vulnerable care leavers

15 April 2026 - 23:01 Press Release

Department for Education

Review into deaths of young people leaving the care system to be published later this year, led by Ashley John-Baptiste ...

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PM calls social media companies into Downing Street

PM calls social media companies into Downing Street

15 April 2026 - 21:30 Press Release

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

The Prime Minister will say “looking the other way is not an option” as he brings senior leaders of major social media c...

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The United Kingdom condemns violence against UN peacekeepers who work tirelessly to protect international peace and security: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The United Kingdom condemns violence against UN peacekeepers who work tirelessly to protect international peace and security: UK statement at the UN Security Council

15 April 2026 - 20:27 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Statement by Ambassador Archie Young, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting o...

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We can shape a world where every human being can live with dignity, safety, and choice: UK National Statement at the 59th session of the Commission on Population and Development
Donna Ockenden appointed to chair Sussex maternity review

Donna Ockenden appointed to chair Sussex maternity review

15 April 2026 - 18:32 Press Release

Department of Health and Social Care

Bereaved families to get answers they deserve...

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The United Kingdom remains concerned by the deteriorating humanitarian situation in the Great Lakes region: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The United Kingdom remains concerned by the deteriorating humanitarian situation in the Great Lakes region: UK statement at the UN Security Council

15 April 2026 - 18:05 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Statement by Jennifer MacNaughtan, UK Minister Counsellor, at the Security Council meeting on the Great Lakes Region....

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Environment Agency secures £2.35m for environmental improvements

Environment Agency secures £2.35m for environmental improvements

15 April 2026 - 16:15 Press Release

Environment Agency

The Environment Agency has secured £2.35 million from Yorkshire Water for environmental improvements following a series ...

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Change of Nuclear Decommissioning Authority Chair

Change of Nuclear Decommissioning Authority Chair

15 April 2026 - 15:58 News Story

Nuclear Decommissioning Authority

Nuclear Decommissioning Authority group Chair to step down to focus on other existing and potential future board roles....

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Spring into the Mendip National Nature Reserve

Spring into the Mendip National Nature Reserve

15 April 2026 - 15:52 Press Release

Natural England

April to early June is the prime window to experience the reserve's spectacular wildflowers and wildlife...

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Asylum hotels close as government scales up use of large sites

Asylum hotels close as government scales up use of large sites

15 April 2026 - 15:52 News Story

Home Office

Eleven more asylum hotels have been returned to communities nationwide, with further closures coming soon as the Home Of...

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Digital overhaul of prison system to drive down release errors

Digital overhaul of prison system to drive down release errors

15 April 2026 - 15:51 Press Release

Ministry of Justice

Shocking accidental prisoner releases to be stamped out, as the Government moves to digitalise the archaic paper-based p...

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Government drives forward its 150-day clinical trial target

Government drives forward its 150-day clinical trial target

15 April 2026 - 15:29 Press Release

Department of Health and Social Care

NHS patients get faster access to groundbreaking treatments as government drives forward 150-day clinical trial target...

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1,200 UK jobs supported by nearly £900 million defence deal to keep military helicopters mission-ready

1,200 UK jobs supported by nearly £900 million defence deal to keep military helicopters mission-ready

15 April 2026 - 15:02 Press Release

Ministry of Defence

More than 1,000 jobs have been secured through a new contract to help sustain Army Apache and RAF Chinook helicopters. ...

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Martyn's Law guidance published to help businesses

Martyn's Law guidance published to help businesses

15 April 2026 - 14:45 News Story

Home Office

New guidance published to help organisations and businesses prepare for terrorist threats and protect lives....

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Over 200 community organisations backed to help bridge divides

Over 200 community organisations backed to help bridge divides

15 April 2026 - 14:25 Press Release

Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Organisations boosting unity, trust and togetherness in their communities will receive a share of over £2 million fundin...

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Next generation empowered through Technical Excellence Colleges

Next generation empowered through Technical Excellence Colleges

15 April 2026 - 14:16 Press Release

Department for Education

19 new Technical Excellence Colleges will equip young people with the high-level technical skills needed to access well-...

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UK and EU finalise agreement to bring UK into Erasmus+ in 2027

UK and EU finalise agreement to bring UK into Erasmus+ in 2027

15 April 2026 - 13:30 Press Release

Department for Education

Thousands across the UK set to benefit from re-opening of the historic Erasmus+ programme...

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Chancellor drives global push for ‘responsive and responsible’ international action in face of war

Chancellor drives global push for ‘responsive and responsible’ international action in face of war

15 April 2026 - 13:12 News Story

HM Treasury

The Chancellor has coordinated a joint statement with international counterparts calling for a co?ordinated response to ...

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Joint Statement from Finance Ministers on the Middle East: 15 April 2026

Joint Statement from Finance Ministers on the Middle East: 15 April 2026

15 April 2026 - 13:12 Press Release

HM Treasury

Joint statement from the Finance Ministers of the United Kingdom, Australia, Japan, Sweden, Netherlands, Finland, Spain,...

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Road vehicle incursion at York Street, Belfast

Road vehicle incursion at York Street, Belfast

15 April 2026 - 13:02 News Story

Rail Accident Investigation Branch

Investigation into a near miss between a train and a heavy goods vehicle near York Street, Belfast, 20 March 2026....

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Fixing the foundations: government fund to fix England's bridges, flyovers and tunnels now open

Fixing the foundations: government fund to fix England's bridges, flyovers and tunnels now open

15 April 2026 - 12:18 Press Release

Department for Transport

Funding will help local councils with cost of fixing England's ageing road infrastructure....

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Defending against biological threats: UKDI launches Biosecurity Frontiers competition

Defending against biological threats: UKDI launches Biosecurity Frontiers competition

15 April 2026 - 11:57 News Story

UK Defence Innovation

This competition seeks innovations to strengthen the UK's ability to detect, prevent and respond to biological risks...

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Bluetongue: latest situation

Bluetongue: latest situation

15 April 2026 - 11:13 News Story

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

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

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SIA launches consultation on section 12 guidance for Martyn’s Law

SIA launches consultation on section 12 guidance for Martyn’s Law

15 April 2026 - 10:38 Press Release

Security Industry Authority

The Security Industry Authority has today (15 April 2026) launched a public consultation on its draft section 12 statuto...

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Work begins on Severn Stoke flood scheme

Work begins on Severn Stoke flood scheme

15 April 2026 - 10:32 Press Release

Environment Agency

Construction is to begin on a new flood defence scheme at Severn Stoke, Worcestershire, reducing flood risk to homes, bu...

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Development Consent Granted for Outer Dowsing Offshore Wind Farm

Development Consent Granted for Outer Dowsing Offshore Wind Farm

15 April 2026 - 10:02 News Story

Marine Management Organisation

Development consent approved by Secretary of State. ...

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Council tax shake-up to protect the most vulnerable households

Council tax shake-up to protect the most vulnerable households

15 April 2026 - 09:45 Press Release

Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

More time for vulnerable people to pay their bill after missing one month’s payment...

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