Independent assessment to support establishment of a Future Entity
We have published a letter to trade associations to provide an update in the development of a Future Entity (FE) for open banking. The letter confirms the appointment of KPMG to provide an independent assessment of proposals to establish a standards-setting body for UK open banking APIs that
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Deadline for challenging your business rates valuation
Request changes to your current valuation for business rates by 31 March. But make sure you leave enough time. HM GovernmentSource
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Targeted financial support for aspiring social workers
Social work students to receive targeted financial support, under plans set out in a consultation launched by the government today. HM GovernmentSource
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Crime news: LGFS fees to increase
Following a recent consultation response, certain LGFS fees are increasing from 3 March 2026 HM GovernmentSource
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Licence Revoked, Application Refused, Repute Tarnished
The Traffic Commissioner for the North West of England, David Mullan, has revoked the licence of MDB Logistics Limited, refused the application of J&M Plant Hire Ltd , and the transport manager has been told his Good Rep… HM GovernmentSource
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Three century old sculpture at risk of leaving the UK
A temporary export bar has been placed on Michael Rysbrack’s sculpture of two ‘putti’ supporting an architrave HM GovernmentSource
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Arrest made & vehicle seized in waste investigation in Merseyside
Multi-agency operation into suspected illegal waste dumping in Liverpool results in arrest and vehicle seizure. HM GovernmentSource
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Major flood risk management scheme completed in Stoke-on-Trent
The Environment Agency has completed a flood scheme which will reduce flood risk for 333 properties and unlocks £75 million regeneration opportunities. HM GovernmentSource
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Four Trustees appointed to The Royal Parks Board
The Secretary of State has appointed Michael Eldridge, Lorna Parker, Justine Simons, and Ruth Willmott as Trustees of The Royal Parks Board for a term of four years. HM GovernmentSource
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Three countries to take back illegal migrants after visa threat
Illegal migrants and criminals from 3 African countries will be deported following a threat by the Home Secretary to shut down their visas to Britain. HM GovernmentSource
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