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Coalition of the Willing Military Chiefs in Ukraine ahead of crucial meetings next week: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/coalition-of-the-willing-military-chiefs-in-ukraine-ahead-of-crucial-meetings-next-week?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=3a11bda4-035a-4c8f-9a8c-19d7814f944e&utm_content=weekly
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As part of the UK’s leading efforts to build a Coalition of the Willing to secure a lasting peace in Ukraine, the Chief of the Defence Staff Admiral Sir Tony Radakin met with Ukrainian and French counterparts in Kyiv.

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PM call with President Macron of France: 5 April 2025: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/pm-call-with-president-macron-of-france-5-april-2025?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=31541502-78aa-4c64-9352-4e70e0cf091f&utm_content=weekly
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The Prime Minister spoke to the President of France, Emmanuel Macron, this afternoon.

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4:18pm, 5 April 2025

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Foreign Secretary statement following the detention of two British MPs in Israel: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/foreign-secretary-statement-following-the-detention-of-two-british-mps-in-israel?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=7379fe80-a83d-4bfb-b2b3-2f58ae8adaf1&utm_content=weekly
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Foreign Secretary, David Lammy, has released a statement following the detention of two British MPs in Israel

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11:15pm, 5 April 2025

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Huge income boost for millions of pensioners and working people.: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/huge-income-boost-for-millions-of-pensioners-and-working-people?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=4086239f-4ffc-4a89-bf25-5b016da9d0d3&utm_content=weekly
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Millions of pensioners will receive as much as £470 more a year added to their State Pension from today, thanks to the government’s‘ ironclad commitment to the pensions Triple Lock throughout this parliament.

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12:01am, 6 April 2025

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Fake reviews and sneaky hidden fees banned once and for all: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/fake-reviews-and-sneaky-hidden-fees-banned-once-and-for-all?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=e33dc958-0378-4b7e-8760-21feafeffe27&utm_content=weekly
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Outrageous fake reviews and sneaky hidden fees are now banned once and for all in a major win for consumers right across the UK.

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12:01am, 6 April 2025

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Wait times slashed for 80,000 thanks to boost in cancer detection: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/wait-times-slashed-for-80000-thanks-to-boost-in-cancer-detection?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=16bcd2eb-5db7-4295-9ae4-beeb0fd9602b&utm_content=weekly
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80,000 patients have received a quicker diagnosis or ruling out of cancer in 28 days between July 2024 and January 2025 compared to the previous year.

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12:05am, 6 April 2025

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Government-branded merchandise and away days banned: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-branded-merchandise-and-away-days-banned?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=8eaedbcd-b101-46cc-9d39-6cfe4eaba73c&utm_content=weekly
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Spending taxpayer money on unnecessary branded merchandise and staff ‘away days’ will be banned in the latest crackdown on wasteful spending across departments

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8:00am, 6 April 2025

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UK and US hit major milestone in development of hypersonic weapons: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-and-us-hit-major-milestone-in-development-of-hypersonic-weapons?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=35ffb1bc-69cb-4b28-ac90-c5df20accdb1&utm_content=weekly
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UK hypersonic research, which could see weapons travelling at several thousand miles per hour, has reached a landmark moment after successful completion of a major testing programme.

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10:00am, 6 April 2025

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G7 Foreign Ministers’ statement on China’s large-scale military drills around Taiwan: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/g7-foreign-ministers-statement-on-chinas-large-scale-military-drills-around-taiwan--2?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=733ae38b-9c6e-476b-80ab-7c23556f99bf&utm_content=weekly
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G7 Foreign Ministers’ statement

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3:47pm, 6 April 2025

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PM call with international leaders: 6 April 2025: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/pm-call-with-international-leaders-6-april-2025--2?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=932202dc-7631-4658-bab1-b488e2611344&utm_content=weekly
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The Prime Minister spoke with international leaders including the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and leader of the German Christian Democratic Union party Friedrich Merz.

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4:25pm, 6 April 2025

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PM call with Prime Minister Carney of Canada: 6 April 2025: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/pm-call-with-prime-minister-carney-of-canada-6-april-2025?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=b45db402-ff63-43b8-b8c2-97d7d9ee2c7b&utm_content=weekly
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The Prime Minister spoke to the Prime Minister of Canada Mark Carney this evening.

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7:26pm, 6 April 2025

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Backing British business: Prime Minister unveils plan to support carmakers: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/backing-british-business-prime-minister-unveils-plan-to-support-carmakers?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=8d0d3641-799c-42d4-afaf-731bd4630017&utm_content=weekly
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The Zero Emission Vehicle Mandate will be changed to make it easier for industry to upgrade to make electric vehicles.

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10:30pm, 6 April 2025

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Charity regulator recovers almost £150k for public purse after discovering gold bullion : https://www.gov.uk/government/news/charity-regulator-recovers-almost-150k-for-public-purse-after-discovering-gold-bullion?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=2c55d308-3db4-4b40-87f0-5797fb5f741b&utm_content=weekly
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The Charity Commission has banned trustees of The Saint George Educational Trust after a statutory inquiry found significant financial mismanagement. 

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12:01am, 7 April 2025

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Cadet experience gives youngsters a clear advantage at work and further education, new study finds: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/cadet-experience-gives-youngsters-a-clear-advantage-at-work-and-further-education-new-study-finds?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=010f1a46-d74c-4804-9df6-9a1842ab0b33&utm_content=weekly
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Young people who join the cadets do better at school, have improved attendance and behaviour and are more likely to go to university, a new report has found.

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12:30am, 7 April 2025

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New guidance to help check property details: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-guidance-to-help-check-property-details?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=5f517f1c-673e-47a6-a24c-1b4861e41638&utm_content=weekly
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The VOA has new guidance for customers who want to check the details we hold about their business property.

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8:10am, 7 April 2025

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Defence Secretary meets family of the late Agnes Wanjiru in Kenya: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/defence-secretary-meets-family-of-the-late-agnes-wanjiru-in-kenya?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=58172f23-f024-4a9c-afa1-17505b0184d1&utm_content=weekly
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The UK Defence Secretary, John Healey MP, met family members of the late Agnes Wanjiru,to express his condolences.

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8:36am, 7 April 2025

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Former NFU President and farmer Baroness Minette Batters appointed by Defra to lead Farm Profitability Review: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/former-nfu-president-and-farmer-baroness-minette-batters-appointed-by-defra-to-lead-farm-profitability-review?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=939975d9-4b09-4d1b-a176-7460cf275707&utm_content=weekly
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Crossbench peer, Baroness Batters appointed by the Secretary of State to provide recommendations on farm profitability.

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8:54am, 7 April 2025

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Passenger experience put first in multimillion pound competition driving rail innovation: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/passenger-experience-put-first-in-multimillion-pound-competition-driving-rail-innovation?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=2a43e26f-880b-4673-853b-30dde4b9c59c&utm_content=weekly
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The First of a Kind competition boosts innovation on the railways, improving passenger experience through cutting-edge technology.

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9:00am, 7 April 2025

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CMA to boost consumer and business confidence as new consumer protection regime comes into force: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/cma-to-boost-consumer-and-business-confidence-as-new-consumer-protection-regime-comes-into-force?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=f607342f-6052-44c5-954b-1c09e59769ce&utm_content=weekly
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CMA now able to act more swiftly and directly to protect UK consumers and foster a level playing field for businesses to invest and grow.

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9:00am, 7 April 2025

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Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Panama: Greg Houston: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/change-of-his-majestys-ambassador-to-panama-greg-houston?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=a43be9ec-a8ba-4de2-861f-6369d7525f82&utm_content=weekly
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Mr Greg Houston has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Panama

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9:19am, 7 April 2025

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UKHSA launches campaign to tackle misconceptions on antibiotics: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/ukhsa-launches-campaign-to-tackle-misconceptions-on-antibiotics?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=6ed0d821-aee2-4aeb-9aa6-b39a7feaa891&utm_content=weekly
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The digital campaign will be headed by a new mascot, ‘Andi Biotic’, who is on a ‘one-pill’ mission to help young adults keep antibiotics working

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9:30am, 7 April 2025

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New hydrogen power projects to boost growth: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-hydrogen-power-projects-to-boost-growth?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=94c5a2a7-d33c-4b59-8595-f7d2c0310c5d&utm_content=weekly
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A new wave of hydrogen powered projects have been shortlisted today to help cut emissions and create thousands of jobs in the UK’s industrial heartlands.

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9:34am, 7 April 2025

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Consultation launched to cut red tape for asset managers and boost growth: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/consultation-launched-to-cut-red-tape-for-asset-managers-and-boost-growth?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=2e45b82e-3d3c-4c6e-bbbd-b79659666158&utm_content=weekly
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Red tape will be cut for asset managers, as the Chancellor goes further and faster to drive growth through the Plan for Change.

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10:01am, 7 April 2025

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Hundreds of quangos to be examined for potential closure as Government takes back control: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/hundreds-of-quangos-to-be-examined-for-potential-closure-as-government-takes-back-control?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=9ce6ea41-e1b5-4701-9b18-d616694505b7&utm_content=weekly
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Every quango across government will be reviewed, with a view to close, merge or bring functions back into departments if its continued existence cannot be justified

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10:13am, 7 April 2025

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UN Human Rights Council 58: UK Closing Statement: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/un-human-rights-council-58-uk-closing-statement--2?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=b5068b14-f6b1-4712-a79a-5717d0ba28ad&utm_content=weekly
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UK Closing Statement for the 58th HRC. Delivered in Geneva.

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10:18am, 7 April 2025

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Crane back in business – with a little help from Spot the robot: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/crane-back-in-business-with-a-little-help-from-spot-the-robot?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=76cc3656-d207-4390-8ce4-f9f56a0cfe11&utm_content=weekly
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Spot, the robot “dog,” recently assisted colleagues in Dounreay’s Fuel Cycle Area by reactivating a crucial building crane in a reprocessing plant.

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10:51am, 7 April 2025

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Cuts to red tape to make great British staycations cheaper: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/cuts-to-red-tape-to-make-great-british-staycations-cheaper?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=8012e860-954e-4689-a60b-a2f90b6568fd&utm_content=weekly
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Consultation aims to cut costs of UK staycations for families and small businesses

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10:53am, 7 April 2025

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Latest update on Clade Ib mpox: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/ukhsa-detects-first-case-of-clade-ib-mpox?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=13cd0ffb-9c20-403f-aae7-a297b9239c33&utm_content=weekly
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The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) latest updates on Clade Ib mpox.

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11:30am, 7 April 2025

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Government launches call for evidence to break down barriers to opportunity at work: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-launches-call-for-evidence-to-break-down-barriers-to-opportunity-at-work?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=ef08739f-107a-41a3-a090-93ef5ffe7308&utm_content=weekly
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A new call for evidence [launched today] will enable business, trade unions and civil society to shape action helping everyone, no matter their background, to thrive under the government’s Plan for Change.

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11:43am, 7 April 2025

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Value for money in pre-arranged financing for disasters: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/value-for-money-in-pre-arranged-financing-for-disasters?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=f3287e7b-6e3b-4093-8bb1-44ac49c5dbd1&utm_content=weekly
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A GAD actuary has co-authored a guidance note to help countries and organisations assess value for money when using pre-arranged financing for disasters.

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12:13pm, 7 April 2025

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Declaration of intent between the UK, Bulgaria and Romania on organised immigration crime: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/declaration-of-intent-between-the-uk-bulgaria-and-romania-on-organised-immigration-crime?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=ff01062c-a4c1-4e5d-9c2c-c1ea07b325a4&utm_content=weekly
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The UK, Bulgaria and Romania have signed a declaration of intent to work together to deal with organised immigration crime.

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12:22pm, 7 April 2025

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Government to listen, learn and deliver as consultation on transformational welfare reforms begins: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-to-listen-learn-and-deliver-as-consultation-on-transformational-welfare-reforms-begins?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=bed8cac4-20f9-4dca-81ae-e26c1939a939&utm_content=weekly
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Welfare reforms must be shaped by and for disabled people, the Minister for Social Security and Disability Sir Stephen Timms said today [Monday 07 April], as the official consultation on the government’s proposals begins.

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1:48pm, 7 April 2025

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Inquiry into the Southport attack begins today: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/inquiry-into-the-southport-attack-begins-today?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=4f2d7b35-8561-4cfc-8cd1-fa20f509814b&utm_content=weekly
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The Home Secretary announces the first phase of the Southport Inquiry starts today and appoints Rt Hon Sir Adrian Fulford as chair.

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2:10pm, 7 April 2025

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Government and industry to train up ‘clean power army’: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-and-industry-to-train-up-clean-power-army?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=c3847862-7639-4279-b838-f9201600714c&utm_content=weekly
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Government and industry to train up ‘clean power army’ of apprentice engineers, welders, and technicians.

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2:25pm, 7 April 2025

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New guide to research and innovation challenges for climate adaptation released: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-guide-to-research-and-innovation-challenges-for-climate-adaptation-released?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=3cb06766-6cd9-4a8c-89e0-ad3da915687c&utm_content=weekly
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A new report identifying the research and innovation needed to support the UK to adapt effectively to climate change has been released.

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2:37pm, 7 April 2025

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Welsh food and drink delicacies earn protected status: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/welsh-food-and-drink-delicacies-earn-protected-status?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=46beb5a6-2d5b-471a-8c67-eb52528c10ec&utm_content=weekly
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Welsh gin, oysters and honey granted protected status under UK Geographical Indication schemes

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2:54pm, 7 April 2025

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Prime Minister turbocharges medical research: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/prime-minister-turbocharges-medical-research?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=623f54eb-94ed-4109-b54d-c74f7f904a48&utm_content=weekly
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Better and faster access to NHS data for researchers with gold standard security and privacy measures.

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3:40pm, 7 April 2025

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PM remarks at Jaguar Land Rover: 7 April 2025: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/pm-remarks-at-jaguar-land-rover-7-april-2025?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=b0cf74e9-39b9-4c58-bb48-b2622442c9b9&utm_content=weekly
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Prime Minister Keir Starmer gave remarks at Jaguar Land Rover manufacturing site in the West Midlands.

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4:03pm, 7 April 2025

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Joint statement at the 58th Session of the UN Commission on Population and Development: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/joint-statement-at-the-58th-session-of-the-un-commission-on-population-and-development?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=f39a0c45-9a40-4195-87cb-45768654fd18&utm_content=weekly
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Joint statement on the 58th Session of the UN Commission on Population and Development delivered by Sierra Leone on Monday 7 April 2025, on behalf of Albania, Andorra, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Cabo Verde, Cambodia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Estonia, Eswatini, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Guinea, Honduras, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, North Macedonia, Norway, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Korea, Republic of Moldova, Romania, Samoa, San Marino, Serbia, Sierra Leone, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Tunisia, Tuvalu, Ukraine, Uruguay, Zambia and the United Kingdom.

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5:10pm, 7 April 2025

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AUKUS partnership strengthened with Prime Minister appointing new Special Representative: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/aukus-partnership-strengthened-with-prime-minister-appointing-new-special-representative?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=8afefb5a-861c-4e4a-b85e-e9d222dd982b&utm_content=weekly
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Sir Stephen Lovegrove appointed as the Prime Minister’s Special Representative on AUKUS.

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5:17pm, 7 April 2025

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Clean Power 2030 Action Plan: solar capacity update – letter to NESO: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/clean-power-2030-action-plan-solar-capacity-update-letter-to-neso?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=994b62f1-c401-4cea-af87-ec31696c0adb&utm_content=weekly
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Letter confirming adjustments to the solar capacity allocations for 2031 to 2035 in the Clean Power 2030 Action Plan.

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UK-Kenya defence partnership deepened during Defence Secretary visit to Nairobi: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-kenya-defence-partnership-deepened-during-defence-secretary-visit-to-nairobi?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=8a3f8740-4a6e-464e-bb8d-803937a48c34&utm_content=weekly
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Defence Secretary met with Agnes Wanjiru’s family to offer condolences, fulfilling his commitment and making him the first UK Minister to meet with them.

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Gaza: Minister for Middle East statement on detention of two British MPs in Israel: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/gaza-minister-for-middle-east-statement-on-detention-of-two-british-mps-in-israel?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=3bb5af22-c4b1-4644-8c51-3e14935f8540&utm_content=weekly
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The Minister for the Middle East, Hamish Falconer, has delivered a statement to The House, following the detention of two British MPs in Israel.

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PM call with Prime Minister Wong of Singapore: 7 April 2025: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/pm-call-with-prime-minister-wong-of-singapore-7-april-2025?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=eb2be788-4cbd-4995-87b2-c52a228c21a2&utm_content=weekly
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Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke to the Prime Minister of Singapore Lawrence Wong today. 

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Stars of stage and screen will perform for VE Day 80 anniversary: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/stars-of-stage-and-screen-will-perform-for-ve-day-80-anniversary?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=70411e5f-32c0-4a2c-879a-6a708304040d&utm_content=weekly
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Julian Glover, Siân Phillips, and Joseph Mydell will appear in the National Theatre’s ‘The Next Morning’ to mark VE Day 80

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Business leaders supported to bolster online defences to safeguard growth: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/business-leaders-supported-to-bolster-online-defences-to-safeguard-growth?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=2d769eb4-1cae-46b6-8537-3957e7c9253d&utm_content=weekly
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Directors and company boards are being urged to shore up their cyber defences using new guidance published today, in a bid to protect their organisations from the growing tide of online threats.

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More than 100,000 Baby Loss Certificates have now been issued : https://www.gov.uk/government/news/more-than-100000-baby-loss-certificates-have-now-been-issued?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=244a0f3e-ef4d-4fab-9742-14df8a20b6db&utm_content=weekly
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More than 100,000 baby loss certificates have now been issued to parents who have lost a pregnancy, allowing them to formally recognise their loss.

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Government invests nearly £38 million to bring 319 new green buses to communities across England: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-invests-nearly-38-million-to-bring-319-new-green-buses-to-communities-across-england?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=205d79b5-d58c-40dc-ad53-4ff270899710&utm_content=weekly
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Funding will make bus travel cleaner and more affordable for passengers, while helping the UK to meet its zero emissions goals.

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Over 1,500 extra GPs recruited to fix front door of the NHS: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/over-1500-extra-gps-recruited-to-fix-front-door-of-the-nhs?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=fbb2029f-482f-4830-897d-b5b12fcd58b2&utm_content=weekly
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New figures show an extra 1,503 GPs have been recruited since 1 October thanks to government action.

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AI Energy Council to ensure UK’s energy infrastructure ready for AI revolution: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/ai-energy-council-to-ensure-uks-energy-infrastructure-ready-for-ai-revolution?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=ef27aa04-1d9b-4a5c-a9f9-5f126cea571d&utm_content=weekly
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Industry heavyweights from the energy and technology sectors will descend on Whitehall today (8 April) for the first meeting of the UK’s new AI Energy Council.

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Environmental permit reforms to empower regulators to slash business red tape: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/environmental-permit-reforms-to-empower-regulators-to-slash-business-red-tape?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=0f68b824-ccd6-4366-8af5-e8ff1243d4ff&utm_content=weekly
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UK and Welsh Governments launch joint consultation to reform environmental permitting regulations, supporting UK Government’s Plan for Change

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UK Trade Envoy to Bangladesh visits Dhaka to boost trade partnership: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-trade-envoy-to-bangladesh-visits-dhaka-to-boost-trade-partnership?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=c8b81536-b597-4d69-9676-cb3dd55b5d06&utm_content=weekly
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UK Trade Envoy to Bangladesh, Rt. Hon. the Baroness Rosie Winterton of Doncaster DBE, is visiting Dhaka to strengthen and expand the long-standing economic and trade partnership between the UK and Bangladesh.

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Rise in unlicensed wells and boreholes on West Country farms: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/rise-in-unlicensed-wells-and-boreholes-on-west-country-farms?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=60b27e69-70d2-490c-93e2-8637c3b2829b&utm_content=weekly
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The Environment Agency is warning farmers with private springs, wells and boreholes to check they are taking water legally from the environment.

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NT Labs Methylene Blue – Product defect recall alert: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/nt-labs-methylene-blue-product-defect-recall-alert?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=add5cd45-beb5-41ec-bebc-29863fb8524c&utm_content=weekly
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Product recall for two batches of NT Labs Methylene Blue.

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Civil Legal Aid Eligibility Keycard: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/civil-legal-aid-eligibility-keycard?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=9612d5d7-715f-438b-a1d3-632a2cf558ab&utm_content=weekly
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A new keycard is available from Monday 7 April 2025.

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Romford joiner sentenced after using Covid loan for personal spending: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/romford-joiner-sentenced-after-using-covid-loan-for-personal-spending?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=afb7a18c-8fed-402d-b2f1-66b6b74a28b7&utm_content=weekly
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Charles Ling was handed a 15-month suspended sentence after he used part of a £30,000 Covid Bounce Back Loan for a mortgage payment and cash withdrawals

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CMA letter to Lloyds about breaching Part 5 of the Retail Banking Order: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/cma-letter-to-lloyds-about-breaching-part-5-of-the-retail-banking-order?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=f958e543-8750-475e-ba1c-32ae6993a1d6&utm_content=weekly
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Letter to Lloyds Banking Group after the Competition and Markets Authority found it breached Part 5 (Payment Transactions Histories) of the Retail Banking Market Investigation Order 2017.

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Director banned after securing Covid loans for takeaway and parcel delivery company which never traded: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/director-banned-after-securing-covid-loans-for-takeaway-and-parcel-delivery-company-which-never-traded?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=ea34bc24-dbcf-4754-80e4-6d2f763fb477&utm_content=weekly
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He made false statements on his applications for Bounce Back Loans

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West Yorkshire manufacturer opens factory and expands global reach with UKEF support: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/west-yorkshire-manufacturer-opens-factory-and-expands-global-reach-with-ukef-support?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=aadd51b3-7c75-4ffd-9bc5-edabd73f15df&utm_content=weekly
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Rosehill Polymers Group has opened a new factory in Sowerby Bridge following a previous financing agreement with UK Export Finance (UKEF) and Virgin Money.

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UK and others announce that the recipient of the 2025 Democracy Defenders Award is the Georgian Young Lawyers’ Association.: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/uk-and-others-announce-that-the-recipient-of-the-2025-democracy-defenders-award-is-the-georgian-young-lawyers-association?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=4266543c-94b9-4cfd-a3d1-0ca98670a88e&utm_content=weekly
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The Democracy Defenders Award recognises the contribution civil society makes to promoting democracy in the OSCE region. The Georgian Young Lawyers’ Association (GYLA) has been tireless in its efforts to protect democracy, human rights, the rule of law, and due process for Georgians since 1994.

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Russia is killing civilians in Ukraine while claiming it wants peace: UK statement to the OSCE: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/russia-is-killing-civilians-in-ukraine-while-claiming-it-wants-peace-uk-statement-to-the-osce?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=669f6731-0295-42b4-9fa0-d7ba9f18fb87&utm_content=weekly
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Ambassador Holland condemns Russia’s 4th April attack on Kryvyi Rih in Ukraine, which killed 20 civilians, including 9 children. If Russia wanted peace it would end these barbaric attacks and commit to an immediate ceasefire.

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Vacancy for a principal inspector of marine accidents: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/vacancy-for-a-principal-inspector-of-marine-accidents?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=c2eef0ff-fc1b-47b0-81ac-62fcdd1b26dc&utm_content=weekly
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We are seeking a principal inspector of marine accidents. This Southampton-based role is a great opportunity for an experienced marine industry professional.

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Immigration Adviser Finder and Register now available: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/immigration-adviser-finder-and-register-now-available?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=0eaf912e-569f-4423-bdda-6e2b8e86f072&utm_content=weekly
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The technical issues affecting the Immigration Adviser Finder and Adviser Register tools have now been resolved, and both services are fully operational again.

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How to submit applications and complaints to the CAC: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/applications-and-complaints?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=6d719863-5ef9-49de-b3dc-e9fc7a648605&utm_content=weekly
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The submission of applications and complaints to the CAC.

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Security and renewal at heart of plans for steel sector: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/security-and-renewal-at-heart-of-plans-for-steel-sector?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=d371b5d0-a50c-4c5c-bc2a-189f18414d62&utm_content=weekly
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The Government has hosted the second meeting of the Steel Council today, and reiterated its commitment to British steelmaking.

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Royal Navy aircraft carrier in final preparation to lead multinational deployment to Mediterranean and Indo-Pacific: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/royal-navy-aircraft-carrier-in-final-preparation-to-lead-multinational-deployment-to-mediterranean-and-indo-pacific?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=1ba975b3-1ec9-465f-bc59-990e70478535&utm_content=weekly
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Nearly 4,000 British personnel will support the deployment, which will deliver trade events in Singapore, Japan, and India, promoting Britain’s world-leading industry

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Defence medical waiting times cut as new appointments system launches: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/defence-medical-waiting-times-cut-as-new-appointments-system-launches?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=32a6c49d-d3f5-4151-a44e-268165fad4ce&utm_content=weekly
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New Defence appointment management approach results in a 26% reduction in waiting times for patients accessing doctor appointments in primary healthcare.

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Integrated Settlements 2025 to 2026 grant determination letters: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/integrated-settlements-2025-to-2026-grant-determination-letters?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=d9f9f28e-2b89-44f6-a84d-107bf9a283ab&utm_content=weekly
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Copies of the grant determination letters for the Integrated Settlements 2025 to 2026.

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Update on Free Trade Agreement negotiations with South Korea: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/update-on-free-trade-agreement-negotiations-with-south-korea?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=cae81047-943d-4cc4-87ea-ce8fdf77f58f&utm_content=weekly
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Update following round 4 of negotiations on an upgraded Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with South Korea

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Cambridge Waste Water Treatment Plant Relocation DCO decision announced: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/cambridge-waste-water-treatment-plant-relocation-dco-decision-announced?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=ef3f2ed3-7dd8-453a-9d64-5e642c7e491c&utm_content=weekly
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The Cambridge Waste Water Treatment Plant Relocation application has today been granted development consent by the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

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New appeals process to provide independent assurance about Horizon redress awards: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-appeals-process-to-provide-independent-assurance-about-horizon-redress-awards?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=4bd63206-a2b4-4501-9c7f-f0327c57097c&utm_content=weekly
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Post Office Minister Gareth Thomas has announced the launch of the new, independent, appeals process for eligible postmasters in the Horizon Shortfall Scheme.

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Civil servants get one-stop access to digital skills learning: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/civil-servants-get-one-stop-access-to-digital-skills-learning?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=c262a6f2-7c7f-4a5f-99bb-6b81a46d861d&utm_content=weekly
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Government Skills’ curriculum of recommended learning now offers easy access to an expanded range of digital, data and innovation learning.

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School children in Stockton-on-Tees inspire nature recovery: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/school-children-in-stockton-on-tees-inspire-nature-recovery?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=3c1fc55f-6502-4561-80fe-fb3f625eafbc&utm_content=weekly
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The activity, centred around Tilery Park, encouraged engagement from residents and schools to understand how the local community view and use green spaces.

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Minister visits Telford to see logistical heartbeat of UK Defence: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/minister-visits-telford-to-see-logistical-heartbeat-of-uk-defence?utm_medium=emai