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There’s a new AI tool to access government information.
GOV.UK Chat draws on tens of thousands of pages of GOV.UK guidance. It lets you ask questions and get clear, reliable answers in seconds. You can find Chat in the free GOV.UK app.
Download for iOS on the App Store apps.apple.com/gb/app/gov-uk…
Download for Android on the Google Play Store play.google.com/store/apps/d…
Find out more at gov.uk/app
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If you’re a landlord, you need to give your tenants the Renters’ Rights Act Information Sheet by 31 May.
You can find the information sheet here 👉gov.uk/government/publicatio…
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🚨 5 key changes for tenants from 1st May 2026 🏠
The new Renters' Rights Act means:
1. Landlords can no longer evict tenants through no-fault evictions - they need a valid reason.
No more bidding wars - landlords can’t ask for more than the advertised rent price.
Landlords can only ask for a maximum of one month’s rent upfront.
Landlords can’t just say no to pets - they must consider requests reasonably.
No more fixed-term tenancy contracts. Rolling contracts will give more flexibility.
Find out more at gov.uk/government/publicatio…
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Here are some key dates to be aware of if you’d like to vote in the upcoming May elections.
Deadline to register to vote - 11:59pm on Monday 20 April. You can register online or by paper form.
Deadline to apply for a postal vote - 5pm on Tuesday 21 April.
Deadline to apply for a proxy vote - 5pm on Tuesday 28 April.
Deadline to apply for free voter ID for elections in England - 5pm on Tuesday 28 April.
Visit gov.uk/register-to-vote to find out more.
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Have your say on digital ID, the new government-issued credentials.
Take part in the consultation at roadmap-for-modern-digital-g…
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21 countries have updated travel advice this week.
These are:
• Afghanistan
• Armenia
• Azerbaijan
• Bahrain
• Egypt
• Iran
• Iraq
• Israel
• Jordan
• Kuwait
• Lebanon
• Oman
• Pakistan
• Palestine
• Qatar
• Saudi Arabia
• Syria
• Turkey
• Turkmenistan
• United Arab Emirates
• Yemen
If you or someone you know is planning on travelling to or living in one of these countries, search 'foreign travel advice updates' on GOV.UK.
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Travel advice has changed for Egypt. 🇪🇬
If you or someone you know is planning to travel to or is living in Egypt, please check the latest guidance and share this.
Find out more at gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice…
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Travel advice has changed for Turkey. 🇹🇷
If you or someone you know is planning to travel to or is living in Turkey, please check the latest guidance and share this.
Find out more at gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice…
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If you or someone you know is living in, travelling to or planning on visiting Cyprus, check the latest travel advice at gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice…
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You can get email notifications when this advice is updated. Sign up at gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice…
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If you were born between 1 September 2002 and 2 January 2011, you might have money saved in a Child Trust Fund.
Find out more at gov.uk/child-trust-funds/fin…
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Apprenticeships have equivalent educational levels - here’s how the levels match up. 💼 🎓
Some apprenticeships may also give you an additional qualification, such as a diploma.
#NAW2026
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2026 bank holidays in England & Wales:
1 January - New Year’s Day
3 April - Good Friday
6 April - Easter Monday
4 May - Early May bank holiday
25 May - Spring bank holiday
31 August - Summer bank holiday
25 December - Christmas Day
28 December - Boxing Day (substitute day)
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2026 bank holidays in Northern Ireland
1 January - New Year’s Day
17 March - St Patrick’s Day
3 April - Good Friday
6 April - Easter Monday
4 May - Early May bank holiday
25 May - Spring bank holiday
13 July - Battle of the Boyne (substitute day)
31 August - Summer bank holiday
25 December - Christmas Day
28 December - Boxing Day (substitute day)
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2026 bank holidays in Scotland:
1 January - New Year’s Day
2 January - 2nd January
3 April - Good Friday
4 May - Early May bank holiday
25 May - Spring bank holiday
3 August - Summer bank holiday
30 November - St. Andrew’s Day
25 December - Christmas Day
28 December - Boxing Day (substitute day)
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You may get Cold Weather Payments if you get certain benefits. ❄️
If you’re eligible, you’ll get £25 automatically for each 7-day period of very cold weather between 1 November 2025 and 31 March 2026.
Find out more at gov.uk/cold-weather-payment
If you live in Scotland, you might get an annual Winter Heating Payment instead. You’ll get this payment regardless of weather conditions in your area.
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