SIMPLER HOUSEHOLD RECYCLING RULES COME INTO FORCE ACROSS ENGLAND

LONDON, March 31 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Households across England are set tobenefitfrom clear new rules on sorting their recycling and waste - which come into force today(Tuesday 31 March 2026) - ending years of confusion over what goes in which bin and enabling consistent, streamlined collections.  The government's Simpler Recycling scheme will boost recycling ratesand cut the amount of waste sent to landfill or incineration....


FUEL FINDER FOR DRIVERS: FACTSHEET

LONDON, March 31 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Find the cheapest fuel prices near you Fuel Finder is a new scheme designed to helpdriversfind the cheapest fuel near them. Fuel Finder datais available on a range ofthird-party mapping and price comparison tools to helpdriversshop around for the best deals at the pump. You can find the cheapest petroland dieselprices near youonapps and websites,with examplesincluding: * Confused.com * DriveScore * Fuel Find...


GOVERNMENT RESPONSE TO NON-CRIME HATE INCIDENTS FINAL REPORT

LONDON, March 31 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Police will be told to stop recording everyday rows and online spats, as non-crime hate incidents (NCHIs) are to be scrapped by the government. Over recent years, unclear guidance has led to officers being called out to people's homes over insults and routine arguments. A lack of clarity around when and how NCHIs should be recorded, the rise of the digital age and social media, and inconsistent approaches betw...


SUPPORT FOR KEEP BRITAIN WORKING RAMPS UP ACROSS EMPLOYERS AND REGIONS

LONDON, March 31 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * 150 organisations employing around 1.5 million workers, 10 mayoral authorities and representatives from all the nations are now part of the Vanguard group of Keep Britain Working Review led by Sir Charlie Mayfield. * A new standard for healthy working will be developed with the British Standards Institution and independent expert advisory panel established. In all, some 150 organisations employing 1.5million ...


FUEL FINDER NOW HELPING DRIVERS SHOP AROUND FOR THE BEST DEALS

LONDON, March 31 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Government'sFuel Findermandates all UK petrol stations to report their prices, helpinghouseholdswith a carfind the best deals and save around £40 a year * Apps and websites includingConfused.com,DriveScore,Fuel Finder UK, Fuel Spy, MotorMouth, PetrolPrices.com and RAC Fuel Watch are now displayingrealtime fuel prices, meaning drivers can find the cheapest fuel at stationsclose tothem * Drivers should cont...


TEMPORARY QUEEN SCALLOPS CLOSURE

LONDON, March 31 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Marine Management Organisation, working with the other UK fisheries administrations, has reached a decision to enact a licence variation for the temporary closure. The three-month closure will allow the scallops to spawn before they are caught as well as increasing protection for juvenile scallops to grow. The absence of scallop dredging will also reduce removal of animals and plants at the bottom of the ocean...


SUCCESSFUL DWP CAMPAIGN LEADS TO CLOSURE OF HISTORICAL BENEFITS

LONDON, March 31 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Over 1.9 million people now better supported to find good, secure jobs as the Government moves customers off outdated benefits and on to Universal Credit * Two benefits to be closed as part of the Government's successful 'Move to UC' campaign, modernising the welfare system * Vulnerable customers to be supported in the move to Universal Credit as deadline to close income-related Employment and Support Allowanc...


CMA ANNOUNCES PACKAGE OF ACTIONS ON BUSINESS SOFTWARE AND CLOUD SERVICES

LONDON, March 31 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Board decides to launch strategic market status investigation into Microsoft's business software ecosystem * Microsoft and Amazon take material steps to address interoperability and cloud egress fees for UK customers, following engagement with the CMA and subject to ongoing review The CMA's approach under the Digital Markets Competition Regime is to deliver the greatest possible impact for the UK as quic...


REGULATOR FREEZES CHRISTIAN CHARITY'S ASSETS AFTER ACCOUNTING CONCERNS 

LONDON, March 31 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The charity is based in London and has general purposes to advance the Christian religion, and to promote healthcare.  The Gorgias Charitable Trust was registered in  April 2018 and declared that it had no income the following financial year.   The regulator has serious concerns as to the accuracy ...


NEW MEASURES COMING IN TO EASE COST OF LIVING PRESSURE: 1 APRIL 2026

LONDON, March 31 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: A raft of new measures - coming into force today (1 April 2026) - will see wages go up, bills come down, and more support for those who need it most. In an uncertain and volatile world, the Prime Minister is continuing to work with allies to push for de-escalation in the Middle East - which is the surest and quickest way to bring down pressures on prices. On Monday, he hosted a roundtable with energy, insuranc...