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Apply to the Advocate General’s Panel of Northern Ireland Special Advocates

Wednesday, 08 April 2026 - 16:46 Government Legal Department News Story

The competition to expand the Advocate General’s Panel of Northern Ireland Special Advocates is now open....

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We must honour the dedication of humanitarian and UN personnel on the front lines through action to protect them: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 08 April 2026 - 16:23 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Speech

Statement by Archie Young, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict....

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Recruitment of four commissioners to the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission

Wednesday, 08 April 2026 - 14:26 Northern Ireland Office Press Release

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland invites applications for the appointment of four Commissioners to the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission....

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Government approves UK’s largest power producing solar farm

Wednesday, 08 April 2026 - 13:59 Department for Energy Security and Net Zero News Story

800 MW Springwell Solar farm given approval – the largest solar project in the UK terms of power generation. ...

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Essex skip hire boss and firm plead guilty to waste crime charges

Wednesday, 08 April 2026 - 13:47 Environment Agency Press Release

'I don’t do e-mails' among excuses for not clearing overflowing skips...

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Springwell Solar Farm development consent decision announced

Wednesday, 08 April 2026 - 13:45 Planning Inspectorate Press Release

The Springwell Solar Farm DCO application has today been granted development consent by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero....

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DBS launches its 2026 2027 business plan

Wednesday, 08 April 2026 - 13:03 Disclosure and Barring Service News Story

The Disclosure and Barring Service has published its 2026 to 2027 business plan, outlining priorities for improving services and delivering better public outcomes....

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Civil Eligibility Keycard 2026

Wednesday, 08 April 2026 - 13:02 Legal Aid Agency News Story

A new eligibility key card for 2026 is now available. ...

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Homes England agrees multi million pound debt facility with Richborough

Wednesday, 08 April 2026 - 12:26 Homes England Press Release

Homes England has agreed a multi?million?pound debt facility with independent land promoter Richborough, marking the first partnership of its kind in the sector. ...

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Leading quantum nations to boost cooperation following UK summit

Wednesday, 08 April 2026 - 12:00 Department for Science, Innovation and Technology News Story

Communique following the fifth meeting of the Quantum Development Group (QDG)....

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Foreign Secretary's statement: ceasefire in the Middle East, 8 April 2026

Wednesday, 08 April 2026 - 11:21 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Press Release

A statement from the Foreign Secretary on the ceasefire between the US, Israel and Iran....

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Government announces preferred candidate for Ofcom Chair

Wednesday, 08 April 2026 - 11:00 Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Press Release

Sir Ian Cheshire named as preferred candidate for Ofcom Chair, subject to parliamentary hearing before final appointment is confirmed....

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MHRA expands AI Airlock programme with a £3.6 million funding boost over three years

Wednesday, 08 April 2026 - 09:19 Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency Press Release

The MHRA continues to be at the forefront of innovation and secures multi-year funding to expand its pioneering AI Airlock programme....

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Dorset drop in events announced for flood affected residents 

Wednesday, 08 April 2026 - 09:08 Environment Agency Press Release

The Environment Agency and Dorset Council are hosting drop-in events in Weymouth, Blandford, Winterborne Stickland, Sydling St Nicholas and Dorchester...

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Landmark £860 million joint venture between Homes England, Capital&Centric and Swiss Life Asset Managers makes first acquisition in Manchester

Wednesday, 08 April 2026 - 09:02 National Housing Bank News Story

The Impact&Places housing partnership is expected to deliver 2,250 homes across the UK....

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BSR plans to reduce external remediation delays and improve management of application caseloads

Wednesday, 08 April 2026 - 09:00 Building Safety Regulator News Story

The Building Safety Regulator (BSR) introduces a comprehensive external remediation improvement plan to reduce delays to higher-risk building safety works....

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Prime Minister travels to Middle East to meet allies and support ceasefire: 8 April 2026

Wednesday, 08 April 2026 - 07:20 Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street Press Release

The Prime Minister is travelling to the Gulf today to meet with Gulf partners and discuss diplomatic efforts to support and uphold the ceasefire in order to bring about a lasting resolution to the con...

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It is deeply regrettable that this resolution did not pass: UK Explanation of Vote at the UN Security Council

Tuesday, 07 April 2026 - 17:26 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Speech

UK Explanation of Vote delivered by Ambassador Archie Young, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on the Middle East...

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An ambitious year ahead – CNC publishes Annual Business Plan

Tuesday, 07 April 2026 - 14:30 Civil Nuclear Constabulary News Story

The Civil Nuclear Constabulary (CNC) has published its Annual Business Plan for the coming year. ...

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Joint Statement on the conflict in the Middle East: 8 April 2026

Wednesday, 08 April 2026 | Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

Apply to the Advocate General’s Panel of Northern Ireland Special Advocates

Wednesday, 08 April 2026 | Government Legal Department

Government approves UK’s largest power-producing solar farm

Wednesday, 08 April 2026 | Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Essex skip-hire boss and firm plead guilty to waste crime charges

Wednesday, 08 April 2026 | Environment Agency

Springwell Solar Farm development consent decision announced

Wednesday, 08 April 2026 | Planning Inspectorate

DBS launches its 2026-2027 business plan

Wednesday, 08 April 2026 | Disclosure and Barring Service

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