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News 17 April 2025


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Homes fit for heroes: Raft of news measures to improve military family housing

Living conditions for families in military housing will be transformed under a new Consumer Charter, as Defence Secretary John Healey promised to “stop the rot” in military housing.

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Guidance: Official veterinary surgeon (OVS) notes

Changes to import controls for animals and products of animal origin.

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Guidance: Bird flu: rules on meat produced from poultry and farmed game birds originating in disease control zones

Rules food businesses should follow for any meat produced from poultry or farmed game birds originating within a disease control zone.

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Guidance: Whittington ranges firing times

Warning notice of firing at Whittington ranges.

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Decision: CAC Outcome: 2 Sisters Food Group

Outcome(s) by the Central Arbitration Committee on a complaint under Regulation 20.

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Guidance: Find a professional to certify export health certificates

A list of organisations in England, Scotland and Wales that inspect and certify animals and animal products for export. The list does not include every certifier.

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Man who stabbed two strangers has sentence more than doubled after intervention by the Solicitor General

A man who stabbed two people with a kitchen knife has his sentence increased to a decade after it was referred under the Unduly Lenient Sentence Scheme to the Court of Appeal by Solicitor General, Lucy Rigby KC MP.

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Dangerous driver who killed passenger has sentence increased following intervention by Solicitor General

A dangerous driver who killed a teenage passenger and hospitalised another after driving at double the speed limit has had his sentence increased after Solicitor General Lucy Rigby KC MP intervened.

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Corporate report: Competition Act 1998: public register of decisions

The public register of decisions made under the Competition Act 1998 (CA98).

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Transparency data: Small boat activity in the English Channel

Data on the number of migrants arriving in the UK in small boats and those who were prevented by French authorities from crossing the English Channel.

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Guidance: Use of biomarkers in genotoxicity risk assessment: second draft

Covers in vivo biomarkers of genotoxicity that can be used for human carcinogenicity risk assessment. Second draft document for COM guidance statement (G10).

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Add a new plant variety to the national lists

How to apply for national listing of agricultural and vegetable plant varieties in Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

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Guidance: Early years census: technical specification

Technical specification and validation rules for local authorities and software suppliers preparing for the early years census 2026.

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Professor Claire Stewart appointed to the Commission on Human Medicines as three members reappointed

The appointment will involve a time commitment of 22 days per year. Remuneration for the role will be at a rate of £325 per attendance and preparation for meetings.

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Decision: Company Names Tribunal decision: Yara International Chemical Group (UK) Co., Ltd

Decision for applicant Yara UK Limited against registration number 14805565, applicant successful.

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Decision: Company Names Tribunal decision: Alpha FX Europe Limited

Decision for applicant Alpha FX Limited against registration number NI717027, applicant successful.

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Decision: Company Names Tribunal decision: Southwest Sanctuary Homes Ltd

Decision for applicant Sanctuary Housing Association against registration number 15446054, applicant successful.

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Decision: Company Names Tribunal decision: Khadi Cosmetics Ltd (the 'Company')

Decision for applicant BNP Best Natural Products GmbH against registration number 14173768, applicant successful.

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Decision: Company Names Tribunal decision: Digital Mobile Spectrum Group Ltd

Decision for applicant Digital Mobile Spectrum Ltd against registration number 15812407, applicant successful.

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Guidance: NHS Bursary Scheme rules 2025 to 2026

Information for students and higher education institutions about the NHS Bursary Scheme rules that apply for the academic year 2025 to 2026.

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Guidance: PPN 006: Taking account of Carbon Reduction Plans in the procurement of major government contracts

This PPN sets out how to take account of Carbon Reduction Plans in the procurement of major central government contracts.

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Anti competitive behaviour relating to freelance labour in the production and broadcasting of sports content

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has issued an infringement decision under the Competition Act 1998 after investigating anti-competitive arrangements in relation to the purchase of freelance services supporting the production and broadcasting of sports content in the UK.

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Independent report: Report on the proposed West Midlands Bus Network Support Grant scheme

The Subsidy Advice Unit (SAU) has published its report prepared in response to a request from West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) concerning the proposed West Midlands Bus Network Support Grant scheme.

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Referral of the proposed West Midlands Bus Network Support Grant scheme by West Midlands Combined Authority

The Subsidy Advice Unit (SAU) has published a report providing advice to West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) concerning its proposed West Midlands Bus Network Support Grant scheme.

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Guidance: Poultry Health Scheme: list of members

Details of poultry establishments that are approved members of the Poultry Health Scheme (PHS).

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Guidance: Government fleet commitment

Outlines the scope, reporting requirements and exemptions for the government fleet commitment

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Notice: Notice to improve: Vantage CE Academies Trust

A notice to improve issued to Vantage CE Academies Trust.

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Kpler / Spire Global merger inquiry

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating the anticipated acquisition by Kpler Holding SA of Spire Global Inc.’s Maritime Data Business.

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Unclaimed estates list

A list of unclaimed estates held by the Treasury Solicitor. Last updated 17th April 2025

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Guidance: TAG unit A2 2 induced investment

Transport analysis guidance (TAG) on the analysis of induced investment impacts in transport appraisals.

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Guidance: TAG unit A1 3 user and provider impacts

Transport analysis guidance (TAG) on the analysis of user and provider impacts in transport appraisals.

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Guidance: TAG: forthcoming changes

Record of upcoming changes to transport analysis guidance (TAG).

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Guidance: TAG unit A5 2 aviation appraisal

Transport analysis guidance (TAG) on the appraisal of aviation interventions.

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Official Statistics: Pupil attendance in schools

Data on the levels of attendance and overall, authorised and unauthorised absence in state-funded primary, secondary and special schools.

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Guidance: Early Years Foundation Stage nutrition

Helping early years providers offer healthy, balanced and nutritious food.

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