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Violent rapist who preyed on women has sentence increased

Wednesday, 01 April 2026 - 16:05 Attorney General's Office Press Release

Violent rapist who targeted three women has his sentence increased after the Solicitor General intervened....

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Waste criminals to pay over £67,000 in confiscation orders

Wednesday, 01 April 2026 - 15:35 Environment Agency Press Release

A crooked family who ran an illegal waste site in Lincolnshire must pay a total of nearly £67,000 in confiscation orders, following a Proceeds of Crime hearing....

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Sue Sharp has been appointed Interim Chair of the Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee (DPTAC)

Wednesday, 01 April 2026 - 15:33 Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee Press Release

DPTAC provides advice to the government on the transport needs of disabled people....

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Valuation Office joins HM Revenue and Customs

Wednesday, 01 April 2026 - 15:15 HM Revenue & Customs News Story

The Valuation Office will deliver Council Tax and business rates valuations within HMRC. ...

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Well loved Wiltshire Kiwi gets makeover

Wednesday, 01 April 2026 - 15:04 Defence Infrastructure Organisation News Story

DIO and partners have restored the Bulford Kiwi, a chalk monument on Salisbury Plain carved by New Zealand soldiers after World War 1....

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UK opens door to Japan's £1.4 billion organic market

Wednesday, 01 April 2026 - 14:59 Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs Press Release

Strengthened UK-Japan trade arrangement slashes red tape for British organic exporters, cutting costs and bureaucracy ...

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HMRC says UK businesses should apply now for Vaping Products Duty

Wednesday, 01 April 2026 - 13:52 HM Revenue & Customs Press Release

From today, UK vaping product manufacturers, importers and warehousekeepers can apply for Vaping Products Duty and Vaping Duty Stamps Scheme approval....

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West Midlands director sentenced after running two companies for more than five years while banned

Wednesday, 01 April 2026 - 13:24 The Insolvency Service Press Release

His wife was also sentenced for helping him breach his ban...

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DVLA contact centre opening hours: Easter 2026

Wednesday, 01 April 2026 - 12:58 Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency News Story

DVLA's contact centre opening times over Easter 2026....

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William Blake House Northants enters administration as investigation continues

Wednesday, 01 April 2026 - 12:49 The Charity Commission Press Release

William Blake House Northants has entered administration, the Charity Commission has confirmed, while steps are taken to secure ongoing care for residents. ...

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New £62m fund for fire alarms to keep residents safe and costs down for leaseholders

Wednesday, 01 April 2026 - 12:13 Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government Press Release

The new Interim Measures Alarm Fund will further incentivise the installation of common fire alarms in buildings waiting for remediation works to be completed. ...

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Esteemed scientist and academic leader Sir Leszek Borysiewicz named as government’s preferred candidate for UKRI Chair

Wednesday, 01 April 2026 - 11:15 Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Press Release

Science Secretary Liz Kendall has named Professor Sir Leszek Borysiewicz as her preferred candidate for Chair of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). ...

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New digital patents services have launched

Wednesday, 01 April 2026 - 11:13 Intellectual Property Office News Story

Today the IPO has launched a suite of new digital services to apply for, manage or renew UK patents. ...

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Extension notices to be issued for peer reviewer contracts

Wednesday, 01 April 2026 - 11:11 Legal Aid Agency News Story

Peer Reviewer contract holders will receive contract extension from 1 April 2025. ...

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Appointments to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board

Wednesday, 01 April 2026 - 11:08 Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs News Story

Two new board members have been appointed to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board...

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Secretary of State announces the extension of NIO Lead Non Executive Board Member

Wednesday, 01 April 2026 - 11:00 Northern Ireland Office Press Release

The Secretary of State has announced an extension to the term of Mr Leslie Philpott as the Lead Non-Executive Board Member for the Northern Ireland Office....

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First detection of Usutu virus in Scotland

Wednesday, 01 April 2026 - 10:35 Animal and Plant Health Agency Press Release

Usutu virus has been detected in Scotland....

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Disqualified Manchester director jailed for multiple Covid loan frauds

Wednesday, 01 April 2026 - 10:34 The Insolvency Service Press Release

Matloob Hussain, 49, applied for three Covid Bounce Back loans he wasn’t entitled to and acted as a director while disqualified....

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PM remarks: 1 April 2026

Wednesday, 01 April 2026 - 10:02 Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street Speech

The Prime Minister's remarks at a press conference in Downing Street....

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Violent man who strangled partner has sentence increased

Wednesday, 01 April 2026 | Attorney General's Office

Violent rapist who preyed on women has sentence increased

Wednesday, 01 April 2026 | Attorney General's Office

Waste criminals to pay over £67,000 in confiscation orders

Wednesday, 01 April 2026 | Environment Agency

Sue Sharp has been appointed Interim Chair of the Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee (DPTAC)

Wednesday, 01 April 2026 | Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee

Valuation Office joins HM Revenue and Customs

Wednesday, 01 April 2026 | HM Revenue & Customs

Well-loved Wiltshire Kiwi gets makeover

Wednesday, 01 April 2026 | Defence Infrastructure Organisation

UK opens door to Japan's £1.4 billion organic market

Wednesday, 01 April 2026 | Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

HMRC says UK businesses should apply now for Vaping Products Duty

Wednesday, 01 April 2026 | HM Revenue & Customs

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